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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Topeka KS
610 PM CDT Thu Apr 23 2026

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Wabaunsee-
610 PM CDT Thu Apr 23 2026

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 645 PM CDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN WABAUNSEE COUNTY...

At 610 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Alma, moving east at 20 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and ping pong ball size 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...
Alma, McFarland, and Paxico.

This includes Interstate 70 between mile markers 323 and 336.
 
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 3898 9638 3906 9639 3910 9639 3919 9621
      3901 9610
TIME...MOT...LOC 2310Z 250DEG 19KT 3904 9633 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.50 IN

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