Kansas Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 09/14/2026 14:44

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued September 14 at 4:44PM CDT by NWS Topeka KS
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
September 14, 2026 - 2:44pm
Expires: 
September 14, 2026 - 3:30pm
Description: 
At 443 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Webber, moving east at 40 mph. HAZARD...Strong wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. This storm has had a history of producing 60-80 mph wind gusts in the past hour. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Republic and Munden.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CDT for north central Kansas.
Area Description: 
Republic
Forcast Office: 
NWS Topeka KS
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov