Kansas Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 09/06/2026 17:15

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued September 6 at 7:15PM CDT by NWS Topeka KS
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
September 6, 2026 - 5:15pm
Expires: 
September 6, 2026 - 5:45pm
Description: 
At 714 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 4 miles southeast of Williamstown, moving east at 10 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph and pea size 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... Lawrence. This includes Kansas Turnpike between mile markers 200 and 205.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Jefferson; Douglas
Forcast Office: 
NWS Topeka KS
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov