Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 31 at 2:21AM CDT by NWS Topeka KS
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 31, 2026 - 12:21am
Expires:
May 31, 2026 - 1:00am
Description:
At 220 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 7 miles south of Junction City to 6 miles west
of Wilsey. Movement was east at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down small tree limbs and blow
around unsecured objects. Minor damage to vegetation is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Council Grove, White City, Dwight, Wilsey, Parkerville, Latimer, and
Council Grove Lake.
This includes Interstate 70 between mile markers 315 and 316.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Area Description:
Geary; Morris
Forcast Office:
NWS Topeka KS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov