Kansas Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 09/15/2026 14:44

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued September 15 at 4:44PM CDT by NWS Topeka KS
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
September 15, 2026 - 2:44pm
Expires: 
September 15, 2026 - 3:15pm
Description: 
At 444 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm capable of producing a landspout 7 miles north of Bushong, moving northeast at 30 mph. HAZARD...Landspouts, strong wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph, and pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Eskridge.
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: 
Wabaunsee; Lyon
Forcast Office: 
NWS Topeka KS
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov