Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 18 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Topeka KS
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 18, 2026 - 7:00pm
Expires:
August 18, 2026 - 7:30pm
Description:
At 900 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 3 miles southwest of Waterville to Palmer.
Movement was east at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Nickel size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Hail damage to outdoor objects and vegetation is possible.
Locations impacted include...
Blue Rapids, Waterville, Linn, and Palmer.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Washington; Marshall; Riley
Forcast Office:
NWS Topeka KS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov