Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 3 at 2:43PM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 3, 2026 - 12:43pm
Expires:
April 3, 2026 - 1:15pm
Description:
At 242 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Peru, or 9 miles northeast of Auburn, moving northeast at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of northwestern
Atchison County.
This includes Interstate 29 between mile markers 120 and 123.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CDT for northwestern
Missouri.
Area Description:
Atchison
Forcast Office:
NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov