Kansas Special Weather Statement | Effective 04/26/2026 17:45

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued April 26 at 7:45PM CDT by NWS Topeka KS
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
April 26, 2026 - 5:45pm
Expires: 
April 26, 2026 - 6:15pm
Description: 
At 744 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Westphalia, moving northeast at 30 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and penny size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down twigs or small limbs and blow around objects. Minor hail damage to outdoor objects and vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Garnett, Westphalia, and Harris.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Franklin; Coffey; Anderson
Forcast Office: 
NWS Topeka KS
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov