Severe Thunderstorm Warning
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Issued by NWS Topeka KS
⏳ In force until Wed 14 Oct, 02:00 📍 Douglas, KS; Jefferson, KS; Shawnee, KS (approximate) 🕑 13 h ago
At 528 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over eastern Topeka, moving northeast at 35 mph. HAZARD...Golf ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts. SOURCE...Trained weather spotters. IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include... Topeka, Tecumseh, Aubu…
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SeveritySevere
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UrgencyImmediate
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CertaintyObserved
EventSevere Thunderstorm Warning
Response typeShelter
CategoryMet
Affected areaDouglas, KS; Jefferson, KS; Shawnee, KS
Issuing authorityNWS Topeka KS
ContactNot supplied
🕓 Alert timing · EAT
Sent2026-10-13T17:29:00-05:00
Effective2026-10-13T17:29:00-05:00
Onset2026-10-13T17:29:00-05:00
Expires2026-10-13T18:00:00-05:00
📋 Official instructions
This storm is producing large hail. SEEK SHELTER NOW inside a sturdy structure and stay away from windows. Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.📄 Message details
Alert identifierurn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.0250310c5f735a712d259a4de5e09cd1a8a49b4a.001.1
Message typeUpdate
Senderw-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov
ScopePublic
CAP statusActual
Related messagesurn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.aca846f2c3f347e55ee89f2cfa0b966467bf5a6b.001.1
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🛡 Safety advice
General guidance for this type of incident - not official instructions.
- This storm is producing large hail. SEEK SHELTER NOW inside a sturdy structure and stay away from windows. Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
- 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
From the report shown in the feed:
- At 528 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over eastern Topeka, moving northeast at 35 mph.
- HAZARD...Golf ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts.
- SOURCE...Trained weather spotters.
- IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured.
- Expect hail damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles.
- Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
- Locations impacted include...
- Topeka, Tecumseh, Aubu…
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