Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 5 at 2:44AM CDT by NWS Topeka KS
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 5, 2026 - 12:44am
Expires:
May 5, 2026 - 1:15am
Description:
At 244 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 11
miles west of Olpe, moving east at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Penny size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Minor hail damage to outdoor objects and vegetation is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Olpe.
This includes Kansas Turnpike between mile markers 117 and 120.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Lyon
Forcast Office:
NWS Topeka KS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov