Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 5 at 12:08AM CDT by NWS Topeka KS
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 4, 2026 - 10:08pm
Expires:
May 4, 2026 - 10:45pm
Description:
At 1208 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 4 miles northwest of Bushong to 3 miles west of
Americus to 11 miles west of Olpe. Movement was east at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down small tree limbs and blow
around unsecured objects. Minor damage to vegetation is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Emporia, Americus, Olpe, Hartford, Neosho Rapids, Reading, Allen,
Admire, Bushong, and Dunlap.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 35 between mile markers 128 and 142.
Kansas Turnpike between mile markers 117 and 154.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Morris; Lyon
Forcast Office:
NWS Topeka KS
Sender: