Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued March 6 at 8:12PM CST by NWS Topeka KS
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 6, 2026 - 6:12pm
Expires:
March 6, 2026 - 7:00pm
Description:
At 811 PM CST, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 8 miles northwest of White City to near Tampa.
Movement was northeast at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch 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...
Herington, White City, Alta Vista, Dwight, Woodbine, Wilsey,
Parkerville, Latimer, and Burdick.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CST for central and
east central Kansas.
Area Description:
Dickinson; Geary; Morris; Wabaunsee
Forcast Office:
NWS Topeka KS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov