Kansas Special Weather Statement | Effective 04/13/2026 15:47

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued April 13 at 5:47PM CDT by NWS Topeka KS
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
April 13, 2026 - 3:47pm
Expires: 
April 13, 2026 - 4:15pm
Description: 
At 547 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Council Grove Lake, moving northeast at 30 mph. HAZARD...Strong wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and nickel size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Hail damage to outdoor objects and vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Alta Vista.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Morris; Wabaunsee
Forcast Office: 
NWS Topeka KS
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov