Tornado Warning 47, NWS Topeka, KS

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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Topeka KS
1155 PM CDT Sun May 31 2026

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Coffey-
1155 PM CDT Sun May 31 2026

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1215 AM CDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN COFFEY COUNTY...

At 1155 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 6 miles west of Le Roy, moving southeast at 20 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and two inch hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without 
         shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage 
         to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur.  Tree damage is 
         likely.

Locations impacted include...
Le Roy.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.

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LAT...LON 3815 9552 3804 9552 3804 9584 3816 9580
TIME...MOT...LOC 0455Z 293DEG 19KT 3806 9574 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...2.00 IN

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Griesemer

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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Topeka KS
1158 PM CDT Sun May 31 2026

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Coffey-
1158 PM CDT Sun May 31 2026

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN COFFEY COUNTY IS CANCELLED...

The tornado threat has diminished and the Tornado Warning has been
cancelled. However, large hail and damaging winds remain likely and a
Severe Thunderstorm Warning remains in effect for the area.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 400 AM CDT for
east central Kansas.

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LAT...LON 3815 9552 3804 9552 3804 9584 3816 9580
TIME...MOT...LOC 0457Z 293DEG 19KT 3805 9572 

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Griesemer

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Topeka KS
618 PM CDT Sun May 31 2026

.KEY MESSAGES...

-A conditional threat for severe storms continues this evening,
 however, some uncertainty exists in whether storms develop.

-Best chances for storms early week will be in central KS. Chances
 increase eastward later in the week.

-Hot and humid to start the week, slightly cooler midweek.

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.DISCUSSION...
Issued at 148 PM CDT Sun May 31 2026

The main focus in the short-term is on the potential for severe
thunderstorms this evening. Looking at the synoptic pattern,
southwest flow persists aloft with an H5 trough axis across the
Northern Plains. Water vapor isn't showing much in the way of
shortwaves within the southwest flow as of midday. At the surface
low pressure is over northern Oklahoma and southern Kansas early
this afternoon. Instability has been building in the wake of this
morning's thunderstorm activity, although cloud cover is hampering
temps/dew points and associated instability a bit. The cloud cover
could continue to be a factor. However, most models agree on a quick
increase in instability into the evening with over 3000 J/kg of
MLCAPE in eastern KS by 21/22Z. The 18Z TOP RAOB still shows a cap
with 14C at 750mb. RAP forecast soundings show a similar cap, but
erode it by around 01/02Z. Some CAMs show storm initiation in our
southeastern counties around that same timeframe. Have kept POPs
only around 30 percent given uncertainty that remains on a forcing
mechanism and whether the cap can be overcome. If storms do develop,
there should be enough instability and deep layer shear to support
supercells with a damaging wind and hail risk. Backed sfc and low
level winds would also aid in a tornado risk with both RAP and HRRR
forecast soundings showing over 100 m2/s2 of 0-1km SRH and over 200
m2/s2 of 0-3km SRH.

Monday looks hot and humid with highs reaching the upper 80s and low
90s. Most of the day should be dry but chances for storms will begin
increasing again Monday night and early Tuesday, mainly in central
KS where models show impacts from a shortwave H5 trough. A mid-level
ridge will build over the area early in the week and a sfc ridge
will move in from the northeast midweek. That set up should keep the
main axis of storms in central KS until the upper ridge advances
eastward as an upper trough moves across the far northern CONUS.
Shortwaves aloft can be tough to predict several days in advance,
but in general, POPs will increase eastward late in the week as that
ridge pushes east. The 12Z run of long range models continue to show
a storm system moving over KS next weekend, which would keep rain
chances around. Temperature-wise, a slight cool down is expected
through midweek due to the sfc ridge nudging in from the east.

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.AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z MONDAY/...
Issued at 618 PM CDT Sun May 31 2026

Main short-term aviation concern will be thunderstorm development
across east-central KS this evening that may impact KTOP and KFOE.
Kept mention at PROB30 as coverage in storms will remain isolated to
scattered in nature. Following storms this evening, model guidance
continues to be confident in fog development as clear skies build in
across the TAF locations. Ensemble guidance depicts areas further
west, such as KMHK, will see the best chances for visibilities under
1SM (60%+ chances). Areas further east may dip into MVFR and high-
end IFR status, but confidence in dense fog this far east at KTOP
and KFOE is low at this time. Fog should clear off a few hours after
sunrise Monday morning with mostly clear skies and light winds the
remainder of the TAF.

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.TOP WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
None.

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DISCUSSION...Teefey
AVIATION...Griesemer

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Topeka KS
158 PM CDT Sun May 31 2026

KSZ008>012-020>024-026-034>040-054>056-058-059-011900-
Republic-Washington-Marshall-Nemaha-Brown-Cloud-Clay-Riley-
Pottawatomie-Jackson-Jefferson-Ottawa-Dickinson-Geary-Morris-
Wabaunsee-Shawnee-Douglas-Lyon-Osage-Franklin-Coffey-Anderson-
158 PM CDT Sun May 31 2026

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central Kansas, east central
Kansas, north central Kansas and northeast Kansas.

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

A few thunderstorms may develop in eastern Kansas this evening. Any
storm that develops could produce damaging wind, and large hail. A
tornado could also occur.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday.

There is a slight chance for a few additional storms Monday
evening and night. These storms could produce some gusty winds or
small hail, primarily in central Kansas.

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More detailed information can be found at:
www.weather.gov/media/top/DssPacket.pdf

Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Topeka KS
905 PM CDT Sun May 31 2026

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0904 PM     Hail             3 SW Olpe               38.23N 96.21W
05/31/2026  E1.75 Inch       Lyon               KS   Emergency Mngr

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Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Topeka KS
1105 PM CDT Sun May 31 2026

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

1050 PM     Hail             3 E Gridley             38.10N 95.84W
05/31/2026  M2.25 Inch       Coffey             KS   Public

            Resent. Report from mPING: Hen Egg+ (2.25
            in.).

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Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Topeka KS
1114 PM CDT Sun May 31 2026

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

1102 PM     Hail             5 WSW Emporia           38.38N 96.26W
05/31/2026  M1.00 Inch       Lyon               KS   Storm Chaser

            Spotter network report.

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DR

Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Topeka KS
1127 PM CDT Sun May 31 2026

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

1052 PM     Hail             Gridley                 38.10N 95.88W
05/31/2026  E2.50 Inch       Coffey             KS   Emergency Mngr

            Emergency manager relayed photo of estimated
            tennis ball size hail in Gridley. Time
            estimated from radar.

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DR

Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Topeka KS
1128 PM CDT Sun May 31 2026

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

1126 PM     Hail             6 W Le Roy              38.10N 95.74W
05/31/2026  E1.75 Inch       Coffey             KS   Public

            Report from mPING: Golf Ball (1.75 in.).

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