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Special Weather Statement issued September 15 at 4:44PM CDT by NWS Topeka KS

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09/15/2026 · Wabaunsee & Shawnee Region edition
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**Special Weather Statement issued September 15 at 4:44PM CDT by NWS Topeka KS**

At 444 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm capable of producing a landspout 7 miles north of Bushong, moving northeast at 30 mph.

HAZARD...Landspouts, strong wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph, and pea size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

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

Locations impacted include... Eskridge.

**What You Should Do:**

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

**Alert Details:**

- **Severity:** Moderate

- **Urgency:** Expected

- **Issued by:** NWS Topeka KS

- **Effective:** Sep 15, 2026 4:44 PM UTC

- **Expires:** Sep 15, 2026 5:15 PM UTC

*This alert was automatically distributed from the National Weather Service via the IPAWS All-Hazards Information Feed.*

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