Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 5 at 1:09AM CDT by NWS Topeka KS
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 4, 2026 - 11:09pm
Expires:
May 4, 2026 - 11:45pm
Description:
At 109 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Waverly, moving east at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Strong wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to vegetation is possible.
Locations impacted include...
Garnett, Burlington, Waverly, Richmond, Colony, Williamsburg, New
Strawn, Melvern, Princeton, Westphalia, Olivet, Beto Junction,
Harris, John Redmond Reservoir, and Le Roy.
This includes Interstate 35 between mile markers 154 and 175.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Osage; Franklin; Coffey; Anderson
Forcast Office:
NWS Topeka KS
Sender: