Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Topeka KS
154 AM CDT Fri Aug 30 2019
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154 AM CDT Fri Aug 30 2019
...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 215 AM CDT
FOR SOUTHWESTERN OSAGE...WESTERN COFFEY AND LYON COUNTIES...
At 154 AM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from 4 miles north of New Strawn to near Hamilton, moving
southeast at 50 mph.
These are very dangerous storms.
HAZARD...90 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Trained weather spotters. At 153 AM CDT...trained spotters
estimated 70 mph wind gusts in Hartford.
IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris may
be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes
will be heavily damaged or destroyed. Homes and businesses
will have substantial roof and window damage. Expect
extensive tree damage and power outages.
Locations impacted include...
Emporia, Burlington, Lebo, Americus, Olpe, New Strawn, Hartford,
Gridley, Neosho Rapids, Reading and John Redmond Reservoir.