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Special Weather Statement issued October 29 at 9:28PM CDT by NWS Topeka KS, United States of America

Event time: Last updated: 1 hr ago United States
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At 928 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 4 miles north of Axtell to 3 miles south of
Bern. Movement was northeast at 10 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down small tree limbs and blow
around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to outdoor
objects and vegetation is possible.

Locations impacted include...
Bern.

Measurements

Coordinates39.9550, -95.9500
RegionNemaha
Location Precisionpolygon
Issuing AuthorityUnited States of America — us-noaa-nws-en
Cap UrgencyExpected
Cap CertaintyObserved
Cap Expires2026-10-29T22:15:00-05:00

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