Shawnee

Tornado Watch 181 remains in effect until 1000 PM CDT for the
following locations

KS
. Kansas counties included are

Allen Anderson Atchison
Barber Brown Butler
Chase Chautauqua Clay
cloud Coffey Cowley
Dickinson Doniphan Douglas
Elk Ellsworth Franklin
Geary Greenwood Harper
Harvey Jackson Jefferson
Jewell Johnson Kingman
Labette Leavenworth Lincoln
Linn Lyon McPherson
Marion Marshall Miami
Mitchell Montgomery Morris
Nemaha Neosho Osage
Ottawa Pottawatomie Pratt
Reno Republic Rice
Riley Saline Sedgwick
Shawnee Stafford Sumner
Wabaunsee Washington Wilson
Woodson Wyandotte

05/19/2013 0420 PM

4 miles W of Rossville, Shawnee County.

Hail e1.50 inch, reported by public.






05/19/2013 0420 PM

4 miles W of Rossville, Shawnee County.

Hail e1.50 inch, reported by public.






05/18/2013 1145 PM

8 miles WNW of Topeka, Shawnee County.

Thunderstorm wind damage, reported by law enforcement.


            Large tree limb - 6 inches in diameter - down at 7200
            block of of SW 10th street.




05/18/2013 1154 PM

3 miles E of Topeka, Shawnee County.

Thunderstorm wind damage, reported by law enforcement.


            Power line down at 2000 block of se Iowa Avenue




05/18/2013 1155 PM

Topeka, Shawnee County.

Thunderstorm wind damage, reported by Emergency Mngr.


            Tree branches and power lines down at 17th and Washburn




05/18/2013 1155 PM

4 miles NE of Topeka, Shawnee County.

Thunderstorm wind damage, reported by Emergency Mngr.


            6 to 7 inch diameter tree branches down





05/18/2013 1155 PM

4 miles NE of Topeka, Shawnee County.

Thunderstorm wind damage, reported by Emergency Mngr.


            6 to 7 inch diameter tree branches down





05/18/2013 1155 PM

Topeka, Shawnee County.

Thunderstorm wind damage, reported by Emergency Mngr.


            Tree branches and power lines down at 17th and Washburn





05/19/2013 1200 am

4 miles NE of Topeka, Shawnee County.

Thunderstorm wind damage, reported by Emergency Mngr.


            6 to 7 inch diameter tree branches down

... storm safety information... .

A severe weather watch has been issued by the National Weather
Service in Topeka for a portion of Kansas. In the interest of public
safety... the following safety information is provided.

A watch means conditions are favorable for severe weather development
within in the watch area. There is no cause for immediate concern... and you may
go about your normal business. Stay informed of the weather situation.
Know your County... nearby cities... and local landmarks whether at home
or if you are on the Road. Listen to weather radio or local media for updated
weather information.

A warning means a severe thunderstorm or tornado has been observed
or is indicated by Doppler weather radar. If a warning is issued for your
location... immedieately put your emergency safety plan into action.

... Severe thunderstorms may produce...

Strong damaging winds... damaging downburst winds associated with a
severe thunderstorm will be greater than 60mph. Go indoors or into a
basement or storm shelter and stay away from windows.

Large hail... destructive hail associated with a severe thunderstorm will be
greater than one inch in diameter. Go indoors or into a basement and stay
away from windows.

Heavy rain... heavy rain may produce flash flooding quickly. Avoid low lying
and poor drainage areas. Be cautious when driving at night as roads could be
washed out. Turn around... dont drown.

Deadly lightning... lightning is an underrated killer. When lightning
threatens... get indoors and away from windows... stay away trees or towers...
and avoid lakes and boats

Tornadoes... tornadoes are natures most violent storms. The best
shelters are a basement or underground storm shelter... on the lowest floor
in the middle of the building... or in an interior hallway or designated shelter
area. Avoid windows... Mobile homes... and large open spaces like a gymnasium
or auditorium. If on the Road... drive to find safe shelter. As a last resort either
abandon vehicles and get into a ditch or stay belted in your vehicle crouched
below the window line.

Again... stay informed of the weather situation. Know your County... nearby
cities... and local landmarks whether at home or on the Road.
Listen to weather radio or local media for updated weather information.