Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 21 at 3:01AM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 21, 2026 - 1:01am
Expires:
June 21, 2026 - 1:45am
Description:
At 300 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Eudora, or near De Soto, moving north at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Bonner Springs, De Soto, Tonganoxie, Basehor, Kansas City, Linwood,
Reno, Fairmount, Jarbalo, Piper, and Clearview City.
This includes Kansas Turnpike between mile markers 206 and 224.
Instruction:
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
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.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 600 AM CDT for
northeastern and east central Kansas.
Area Description:
Leavenworth; Wyandotte; Johnson
Forcast Office:
NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
Sender: