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Severe Thunderstorm Warning — Topeka, Kansas (issued Sep 19)

The National Weather Service in Topeka, KS issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning on September 19 at 4:57 PM CDT (published 2026-09-19T21:57:00Z) in effect until 5:45 PM CDT.

Categories: severe-weather-and-natural-disasters, travel-and-transportation

Generated scores

Scores are based on the cited reporting and use a 1–10 scale. Read the methodology.

Confidence
9/10
Geographic reach
3/10
Global importance
6/10
Impact magnitude
4/10
Positivity
1/10
Urgency
9/10

Why it matters

Severe thunderstorm warnings indicate imminent hazardous weather (damaging winds, hail, lightning) that can disrupt travel, outdoor activity, and local services. People in the Topeka, KS area should seek shelter and avoid travel if possible while the warning is in effect.

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