Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 21 at 4:54PM CDT by NWS Topeka KS
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 21, 2026 - 2:54pm
Expires:
August 21, 2026 - 3:30pm
Description:
At 454 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles north of Moonlight, moving southeast at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Strong wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and nickel size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Hail damage to outdoor objects and
vegetation is possible.
Locations impacted include...
Moonlight.
This includes Interstate 70 between mile markers 283 and 285.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Clay; Dickinson; Geary
Forcast Office:
NWS Topeka KS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov