Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 17 at 4:22PM CDT until April 17 at 4:45PM CDT by NWS Topeka KS
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 17, 2026 - 2:22pm
Expires:
April 17, 2026 - 2:45pm
Description:
SVRTOP
The National Weather Service in Topeka has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Franklin County in east central Kansas...
Northern Anderson County in east central Kansas...
Southeastern Osage County in east central Kansas...
* Until 445 PM CDT.
* At 421 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Quenemo to Williamsburg to 3 miles west of
Harris, moving east at 55 mph.
THESE ARE DESTRUCTIVE STORMS FOR Franklin county and areas along I-
35.
HAZARD...80 mph wind gusts and nickel size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be heavily damaged. Expect
considerable damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles.
Extensive tree damage and power outages are likely.
* Locations impacted include...
Ottawa, Pomona, Richmond, Williamsburg, Quenemo, Princeton, Lane,
and Rantoul.
This includes Interstate 35 between mile markers 165 and 193.
Instruction:
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 PM CDT for east central
Kansas.
Area Description:
Anderson, KS; Franklin, KS; Osage, KS
Forcast Office:
NWS Topeka KS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov