Severe Thunderstorm Warning 55, NWS Topeka, KS

Issued

Jun 11, 2021, 5:15 PM CDT (22:15 UTC)

Expired

Jun 11, 2021, 5:45 PM CDT

In force

30 min

Issued by

NWS Topeka, KS

Area

Storm-based polygon

Hail

1.75 in

Wind

70.0 mph

Counties Anderson County, KS, Franklin County, KS

The Pleasant Hill radar (KEAX), 105 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 22:19 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Topeka KS
515 PM CDT Fri Jun 11 2021

The National Weather Service in Topeka has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
  Southeastern Franklin County in east central Kansas...
  Central Anderson County in east central Kansas...

* Until 545 PM CDT.

* At 515 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Greeley,
  moving southeast at 20 mph.

  HAZARD...Golf ball size hail and 70 mph wind gusts.

  SOURCE...Radar indicated.

  IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail 
           damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect 
           considerable tree damage. Wind damage is also likely to 
           mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings.

* Locations impacted include...
  Garnett, Richmond, Greeley and Lane. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Prepare immediately for large hail and damaging winds. People outside
should move immediately to shelter inside a strong building. Stay
away from windows.

&&

LAT...LON 3817 9545 3838 9533 3847 9528 3849 9507
      3811 9508
TIME...MOT...LOC 2215Z 303DEG 19KT 3833 9512 

HAIL...1.75IN
WIND...70MPH
 
$$

Jones

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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Topeka KS
538 PM CDT Fri Jun 11 2021

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Franklin-Anderson-
538 PM CDT Fri Jun 11 2021

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 545 PM CDT
FOR SOUTHEASTERN FRANKLIN AND NORTHERN ANDERSON COUNTIES...

At 537 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 7 miles northwest of
Blue Mound, moving southeast at 20 mph.

This is a very dangerous storm.

HAZARD...80 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Trained weather spotters reported winds 80-90 mph in 
         Greeley with this storm .

IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without 
         shelter. Mobile homes will be heavily damaged. Expect 
         considerable damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles. 
         Extensive tree damage and power outages are likely.

Locations impacted include...
Garnett, Greeley and Lane. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

This is an EXTREMELY DANGEROUS SITUATION. This storm is producing 
widespread wind damage across southeastern Anderson County. SEEK 
SHELTER NOW inside a sturdy structure and stay away from windows.

&&

LAT...LON 3817 9545 3830 9532 3842 9521 3846 9507
      3811 9508
TIME...MOT...LOC 2237Z 329DEG 18KT 3819 9506 

HAIL...1.00IN
WIND...80MPH
 
$$

Jones

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