Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 31 at 2:51AM CDT by NWS Topeka KS
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 31, 2026 - 12:51am
Expires:
May 31, 2026 - 1:30am
Description:
At 251 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 5
miles southeast of Pomona, moving northeast at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Penny size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Minor hail damage to outdoor objects and vegetation is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Ottawa, Baldwin City, Wellsville, Centropolis, Pomona, Lone Star,
Rantoul, Pleasant Grove, Vinland, and Globe.
This includes Interstate 35 between mile markers 175 and 198.
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; Franklin
Forcast Office:
NWS Topeka KS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov