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Severe Thunderstorm Warning — NWS Topeka KS

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Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued October 29 at 10:38PM CDT until October 29 at 11:15PM CDT by NWS Topeka KS

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A severe thunderstorm warning was issued for Marshall County, Kansas, with a storm over Blue Rapids moving east. Radar indicated 60 mph wind gusts and quarter-size hail; officials advised moving to an interior room on the lowest floor.

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  • Affected location: Blue Rapids, Kansas
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  1. A severe thunderstorm warning was issued for Marshall County, Kansas, with a storm over Blue Rapids moving east. Radar indicated 60 mph wind gusts and quarter-size hail; officials advised moving to an interior room on the lowest floor.

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Geographic reach
2/10
Global importance
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4/10
Urgency
9/10

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