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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Topeka KS
224 PM CDT Thu Apr 23 2026

KSZ008-009-232000-
Republic-Washington-
224 PM CDT Thu Apr 23 2026

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT EAST CENTRAL REPUBLIC AND
NORTHWESTERN WASHINGTON COUNTIES THROUGH 300 PM CDT...

At 224 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Haddam, moving northeast at 30 mph.

HAZARD...Strong wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and nickel size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Hail damage to outdoor objects and
         vegetation is possible.

Locations impacted include...
Haddam and Mahaska.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 PM CDT for north central
Kansas.

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LAT...LON 4000 9702 3980 9732 3989 9744 4000 9735
TIME...MOT...LOC 1924Z 219DEG 26KT 3990 9731

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.88 IN
MAX WIND GUST...55 MPH

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