Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 31 at 2:09AM CDT by NWS Topeka KS
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 31, 2026 - 12:09am
Expires:
May 31, 2026 - 12:45am
Description:
At 208 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Pomona, moving north at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Nickel size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Hail damage to outdoor objects and vegetation is possible.
Locations impacted include...
Overbrook, Centropolis, Pomona, Pomona Lake, and Globe.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Douglas; Osage; Franklin
Forcast Office:
NWS Topeka KS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov