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

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Franklin-
749 PM CDT Mon Apr 13 2026

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

At 749 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located 5 miles east of
Ottawa, moving east at 25 mph.

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

SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.

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...
Wellsville.

This includes Interstate 35 between mile markers 190 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 3857 9520
      3867 9522 3874 9506
TIME...MOT...LOC 0049Z 262DEG 20KT 3862 9516 

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

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