Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued October 13 at 6:09PM CDT until October 13 at 6:30PM CDT by NWS Topeka KS
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
October 13, 2026 - 4:09pm
Expires:
October 13, 2026 - 4:30pm
Description:
At 609 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Oskaloosa,
moving northeast at 35 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to
roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Topeka, northern Lawrence, Valley Falls, Oskaloosa, Tecumseh, Perry,
McLouth, Meriden, Ozawkie, Lecompton, Winchester, Pauline,
Williamstown, Perry Lake, and Grantville.
This includes Kansas Turnpike between mile markers 173 and 205.
Instruction:
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description:
Douglas, KS; Jackson, KS; Jefferson, KS; Shawnee, KS
Forcast Office:
NWS Topeka KS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov