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NWS Topeka
@NWSTopeka21 Aug 2023
The sweltering heat wave peaks today and Tuesday with heat indices from 110 to 120+ before lowering slightly from 105 to 110 Wednesday and Thu. Welcome relief arrives this weekend with a cold front arriving Fri. evening.#kswx
Right image of the sun with grass in the foreground. Left side depicts a timeline graph showing high temperatures (orange), heat indices (red), and normal high temperatures for the Topeka area today through Friday.

ALT Right image of the sun with grass in the foreground. Left side depicts a timeline graph showing high temperatures (orange), heat indices (red), and normal high temperatures for the Topeka area today through Friday.

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SnCo Emergency Mgmt retweeted
NWS Topeka
@NWSTopeka11 Jul 2023
Heat and thunderstorms remain the hazards this week, with areas along and south of I-70 possibly seeing heat indices approaching 112 on Wednesday. Some of the storms on Wednesday could be severe, with wind the primary threat. #kswx
4 Day forecast showing a hot sunny day. Hot weather is the main threat, with strong storms possible.

ALT 4 Day forecast showing a hot sunny day. Hot weather is the main threat, with strong storms possible.

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SnCo Emergency Mgmt retweeted
NWS Topeka
@NWSTopeka5 Jul 2023
Severe Thunderstorm Warning continues for Holton KS, Hiawatha KS and Sabetha KS until 10:30 PM CDT. This storm will contain wind gusts to 70 MPH! – at Kansas, USA
This graphic displays a severe thunderstorm warning plotted on a map. The warning is in effect until 10:30 PM CDT. The warning includes Holton KS, Hiawatha KS and Sabetha KS. This warning is for Northeastern Pottawatomie, Nemaha, Jackson, Brown and Southeastern Marshall Counties. The threats associated with this warning are wind gusts up to 70 MPH and pea sized hail. There are 23,408 people in the warning along with 24 schools and 5 hospitals.

ALT This graphic displays a severe thunderstorm warning plotted on a map. The warning is in effect until 10:30 PM CDT. The warning includes Holton KS, Hiawatha KS and Sabetha KS. This warning is for Northeastern Pottawatomie, Nemaha, Jackson, Brown and Southeastern Marshall Counties. The threats associated with this warning are wind gusts up to 70 MPH and pea sized hail. There are 23,408 people in the warning along with 24 schools and 5 hospitals.

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SnCo Emergency Mgmt retweeted
NWS Topeka
@NWSTopeka13 May 2023
Severe Thunderstorm Warning including Holton KS, Silver Lake KS and Auburn KS until 8:00 PM CDT – at Kansas, USA
This graphic displays a severe thunderstorm warning plotted on a map. The warning is in effect until 8:00 PM CDT. The warning includes Holton KS, Silver Lake KS and Auburn KS. This warning is for Central Shawnee County in east central Kansas and Southern Jackson County in northeastern Kansas. The threats associated with this warning are wind gusts up to 60 MPH and ping pong sized hail. There are 114,401 people in the warning along with 44 schools and 8 hospitals.

ALT This graphic displays a severe thunderstorm warning plotted on a map. The warning is in effect until 8:00 PM CDT. The warning includes Holton KS, Silver Lake KS and Auburn KS. This warning is for Central Shawnee County in east central Kansas and Southern Jackson County in northeastern Kansas. The threats associated with this warning are wind gusts up to 60 MPH and ping pong sized hail. There are 114,401 people in the warning along with 44 schools and 8 hospitals.

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TPD & other local first responder agencies will host the 7th annual Public Safety Trunk or Treat Halloween night! 📅- Monday, October 31 - 6:00-8:00PM 📍- Downtown Topeka near Evergy Plaza 🎃- All are welcome to attend this free event where candy and other items will be provided!
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SnCo Emergency Mgmt retweeted
NWS Topeka
@NWSTopeka16 Jul 2022
Hot and humid again today, especially along and south of I-70 with heat indices of 100-104 degrees. Isolated storms are possible this afternoon, but better chances come late tonight. Can't rule out an isolated severe storm. Cooler Sunday, but heat quickly returns! #kswx
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NWS Topeka
@NWSTopeka15 Jul 2022
Information you can USE! A very cool app for the heat. Download to your smartphone and explore this. it tells what your heat index is at your location and you can get tips on how to recognize heat illness and what to do. cdc.gov/niosh/topics/heatstr… #StaySafeInTheSummer
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SnCo Emergency Mgmt retweeted
City of Topeka
@cityoftopeka15 Jul 2022
The City is receiving questions in regards to an odor in South Topeka. The odor is due to the failing of a private businesses’ water waste pre-treatment system, and is not related to natural gas. There are no safety concerns related to this. More: topeka.org/news/city-of-tope…
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Replying to @CountryStampede
@CountryStampede kicks off tomorrow in Topeka. If you're attending, please be weather-aware, and prepare for the heat! Sign up for @SnCoEmergency's text alerts - just text the word STAMPEDE22 to 888-777. Learn more: cjonline.com/story/news/2022…
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SnCo Emergency Mgmt retweeted
NWS Topeka
@NWSTopeka15 Jul 2022
Heat advisory is in effect 1pm to 8pm today with temps in the 90s to low 100s bringing heat indices to 109 degrees. Hot and humid conditions will be the main concern for anyone outside the next several days. After storms move out this morning, another chance comes Saturday. #kswx
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SnCo Emergency Mgmt retweeted
NWS Topeka
@NWSTopeka14 Jul 2022
Dangerous hot temperatures this weekend and into next week. Drink plenty of water and limit outdoor time as much as possible! #kswx
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SnCo Emergency Mgmt retweeted
NWS Topeka
@NWSTopeka30 May 2022
A tornado watch has been issued for parts of Iowa, Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska until 1 AM CDT – at Missouri, USA
This graphic displays Tornado Watch watch number 294 plotted on a map. The watch is in effect until 1:00 AM CDT. The watch includes parts of Iowa, Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska. The threats associated with this watch are a couple tornadoes possible, scattered hail up to apple size likely and scattered gusts up to 75 mph possible. There are 3,812,758 people in the watch along with 1684 schools and 143 hospitals.

ALT This graphic displays Tornado Watch watch number 294 plotted on a map. The watch is in effect until 1:00 AM CDT. The watch includes parts of Iowa, Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska. The threats associated with this watch are a couple tornadoes possible, scattered hail up to apple size likely and scattered gusts up to 75 mph possible. There are 3,812,758 people in the watch along with 1684 schools and 143 hospitals.

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SnCo Emergency Mgmt retweeted
NWS Topeka
@NWSTopeka30 May 2022
Radar Update 5:45 PM: Strong to Severe storms are moving northeast around 55 mph. Damaging winds, large hail and a few tornadoes are possible with these storms. #kswx
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NWS Topeka
@NWSTopeka29 Apr 2022
Severe thunderstorms are likely this afternoon/evening with a few discrete cells possible this afternoon before storms increase in coverage along a cold front this evening. Large hail, damaging winds, and a few tornadoes remain possible. Be sure to remain weather aware! #kswx
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SnCo Emergency Mgmt retweeted
NWS Topeka
@NWSTopeka29 Apr 2022
It's a Friday night in spring, so many of you may have a busy evening planned. School functions, sporting events, outdoor activities, etc... With severe weather forecast, have a plan ready. Be able to get weather updates and take proper shelter if needed, wherever you are! #kswx
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FreeState Electric@FreeStateCoop16 Dec 2021
FreeState crews are out, too. It's just going to be a bit. All line crews appreciate your patience - no matter what uniform they wear.
SnCo Emergency Mgmt@SnCoEmergency16 Dec 2021
Please be patient. Evergy is working to get things restored DURING the windstorm. It is just going to take a bit.
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SnCo Emergency Mgmt retweeted
NWS Wichita
@NWSWichita12 Oct 2021
Remember, in a severe thunderstorm winds over 100 mph are possible. Please keep this in mind when a warning is issued for your area. Move away from exterior walls and think about where you park your vehicle due to falling branches or trees. #kswx
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SnCo Emergency Mgmt retweeted
NWS Topeka
@NWSTopeka3 Sep 2021
After this morning's storms move out, additional rounds are possible this evening through Saturday AM. Flash flooding is possible with these storms, especially where heavy rain has already occurred along and south of I-70. #kswx
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SnCo Emergency Mgmt retweeted
NWS Topeka
@NWSTopeka25 Jun 2021
Severe Thunderstorm Warning including Topeka KS, Grantville KS, Tecumseh KS until 4:15 PM CDT – at Kansas, USA
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NWS Topeka
@NWSTopeka25 Jun 2021
Strong and severe storms will begin to develop in the early afternoon hours and persist into the evening. Threats will include large hail, damaging winds, and a possible tornado. Heavy rain will accompany these storms so potential for flooding is high. #kswx
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