Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 17 at 2:50PM CDT until April 17 at 3:15PM CDT by NWS Topeka KS
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 17, 2026 - 12:50pm
Expires:
April 17, 2026 - 1:15pm
Description:
At 249 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 6 miles northeast of
Americus, moving northeast at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Ping pong ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail
damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect wind
damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Americus, Reading, Allen, Admire, Bushong, and Dunlap.
This includes Kansas Turnpike between mile markers 130 and 154.
Instruction:
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 PM CDT for east central
Kansas.
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Area Description:
Lyon, KS; Morris, KS
Forcast Office:
NWS Topeka KS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov