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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Topeka KS
852 PM CST Thu Mar 5 2026

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Wabaunsee-Pottawatomie-
852 PM CST Thu Mar 5 2026

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 930 PM CST
FOR NORTHWESTERN WABAUNSEE AND SOUTHEASTERN POTTAWATOMIE COUNTIES...

At 852 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm was located 4 miles north of
McFarland, moving northeast at 55 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to 
         roofs, siding, and trees.

Locations impacted include...
Wamego, St. Marys, McFarland, Belvue, Emmett, and Louisville.

This includes Interstate 70 between mile markers 326 and 332.
 
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Prepare immediately for large hail and deadly cloud to ground
lightning. Seek shelter inside a well-built structure. Stay away from
windows.

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LAT...LON 3942 9603 3916 9604 3902 9626 3911 9639
      3916 9639 3947 9612
TIME...MOT...LOC 0252Z 219DEG 47KT 3912 9627 

HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.25 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH

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