Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued March 5 at 8:30PM CST by NWS Topeka KS
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 5, 2026 - 6:30pm
Expires:
March 5, 2026 - 7:00pm
Description:
At 830 PM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Alta Vista, moving northeast at 55 mph.
HAZARD...Penny size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Minor hail damage to outdoor objects and vegetation is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Alma, Alta Vista, McFarland, and Volland.
This includes Interstate 70 between mile markers 323 and 334.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Geary; Wabaunsee
Forcast Office:
NWS Topeka KS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov