Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 12 at 8:57AM CDT by NWS Topeka KS
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 12, 2026 - 6:57am
Expires:
September 12, 2026 - 7:30am
Description:
At 856 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Willard, moving southeast at 30 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...
Topeka, Rossville, Dover, Silver Lake, Auburn, Willard, and Pauline.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 70 between mile markers 341 and 355.
Kansas Turnpike between mile markers 166 and 183.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Wabaunsee; Shawnee
Forcast Office:
NWS Topeka KS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov