Kansas Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 06/20/2026 20:33

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued June 20 at 10:33PM CDT by NWS Topeka KS
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 20, 2026 - 8:33pm
Expires: 
June 20, 2026 - 9:00pm
Description: 
At 1033 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Fairview, moving southeast at 30 mph. HAZARD...Strong wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and half inch 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... Hiawatha, Sabetha, Horton, Fairview, Robinson, Morrill, Powhattan, Hamlin, Willis, and Kickapoo Reservation.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways. This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
Area Description: 
Nemaha; Brown
Forcast Office: 
NWS Topeka KS