Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued March 10 at 9:24PM CDT by NWS Topeka KS
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 10, 2026 - 7:24pm
Expires:
March 10, 2026 - 8:00pm
Description:
At 924 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Melvern, moving northeast at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and penny size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down twigs or small limbs and blow
around objects. Minor hail damage to outdoor objects and
vegetation is possible.
Locations impacted include...
Ottawa, Pomona, Williamsburg, Quenemo, Melvern, and Pomona Lake.
This includes Interstate 35 between mile markers 156 and 179.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until midnight CDT for east central
Kansas.
Area Description:
Osage; Franklin
Forcast Office:
NWS Topeka KS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov