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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Topeka KS
734 PM CDT Mon Apr 13 2026

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Franklin-
734 PM CDT Mon Apr 13 2026

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 800 PM CDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN FRANKLIN COUNTY...

At 733 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located over Ottawa, moving
east at 25 mph.

HAZARD...Damaging tornado and tennis ball size hail.

SOURCE...Weather spotters confirmed rain wraped tornado east of 
         Pomona.

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...
Ottawa and Wellsville.

This includes Interstate 35 between mile markers 180 and 198.
 
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. 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.

Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!

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LAT...LON 3869 9506 3869 9507 3856 9507 3855 9533
      3868 9534 3874 9506
TIME...MOT...LOC 0033Z 269DEG 20KT 3861 9528 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...2.50 IN

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