Monday, April 24, 2006

Severe thunderstorm warning for Coffey County, Osage County

The National Weather Service in Topeka has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Coffey County and southeastern Osage County until 7:30.

At 6:40, the National Weather Service Doppler Radar indicated a severe thunderstorm capable of producing quarter size hail and damaging winds in excess of 60 mph. This storm was located 9 miles NW of Gridley or about 18 miles SE of Emporia, moving NE at 50 mph.

Locations impacted include John Redmond Reservoir, Burlington and Waverly.

This includes I-35 between mile markers 155 and 168.

Large hail, very heavy rain and damaging winds are likely with this storm. For your safety take cover inside a building.

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