Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 16 at 3:45AM CDT by NWS Topeka KS
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 16, 2026 - 1:45am
Expires:
August 16, 2026 - 2:15am
Description:
At 345 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 5
miles east of Green, moving northeast at 45 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...
Blue Rapids, Waterville, Leonardville, and Randolph.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Washington; Marshall; Clay; Riley; Pottawatomie
Forcast Office:
NWS Topeka KS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov