SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING: Seek Shelter Immediately, 70 MPH Winds, Hail

Residents in Southern Nemaha, Northeastern Pottawatomie, Northern Jackson, and Southeastern Marshall counties should seek immediate shelter due to a Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued by the National Weather Service in Topeka. The warning is in effect until 7:30 PM CDT today, September 19.

At 6:58 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were detected along a line from near Westmoreland to near Circleville, moving northeast at 40 mph. The primary hazards include 70 mph wind gusts and half-dollar-sized hail. Radar indicates these conditions.

Expected impacts include hail damage to vehicles, considerable tree damage, and potential wind damage to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings.

Affected communities include Holton, Westmoreland, Blaine, Onaga, Wetmore, Whiting, Circleville, Corning, Netawaka, Soldier, Havensville, Goff, Wheaton, and Lillis.

Actionable information: People outside must move immediately to shelter inside a strong building. Stay away from windows. Prepare for large hail and damaging winds now.