Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 15 at 4:11PM CDT by NWS Topeka KS
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 15, 2026 - 2:11pm
Expires:
September 15, 2026 - 2:45pm
Description:
At 410 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles west of Reading, moving northeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Strong wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Osage City, Reading, and Admire.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 35 between mile markers 136 and 138.
Kansas Turnpike between mile markers 133 and 154.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Area Description:
Lyon; Osage
Forcast Office:
NWS Topeka KS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov