Special Weather Statement
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Issued by NWS Topeka KS
⏳ In force until Wed 14 Oct, 02:00 📍 Jefferson (approximate) 🕑 15 h ago
At 536 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Valley Falls, moving northeast at 25 mph. HAZARD...Strong wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and penny size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to outdoor objects and vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Valley Falls and No…
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📡 CAP alert details
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SeverityModerate
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UrgencyExpected
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CertaintyObserved
EventSpecial Weather Statement
Response typeExecute
CategoryMet
Affected areaJefferson
Issuing authorityNWS Topeka KS
ContactNot supplied
🕓 Alert timing · EAT
Sent2026-10-13T17:36:00-05:00
Effective2026-10-13T17:36:00-05:00
Onset2026-10-13T17:36:00-05:00
Expires2026-10-13T18:00:00-05:00
📋 Official instructions
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT for northeastern Kansas.📄 Message details
Alert identifierurn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.753ee5d3cf7097c115eaaee484b98e92fe7e3fb3.001.1
Message typeAlert
Senderw-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov
ScopePublic
CAP statusActual
Related messagesNot supplied
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🛡 Safety advice
General guidance for this type of incident - not official instructions.
- If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT for northeastern Kansas.
- Stay aware of your surroundings in this area.
- Follow official updates from the police and local authorities.
- In an emergency call 112 (police) or 112 (ambulance), or request help through Jilinde.
📰 Story summary
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- At 536 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Valley Falls, moving northeast at 25 mph.
- HAZARD...Strong wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and penny size hail.
- SOURCE...Radar indicated.
- IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.
- Minor hail damage to outdoor objects and vegetation is possible.
- Locations impacted include...
- Valley Falls and No…
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