The National weather service in Topeka has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for southwestern jefferson county, central shawnee county until 7:30 pm. at 3pm a severe thunderstorm was located near harveyville and moving northeast at 40 mph. severe weather has been confirmed by trained spotters. the following impacts are expected: hail damage to vehicles, worse than usually expected, locations impacted include Topeka, Auburn, Dover, Grantville, Merridan, Perry Lake
A tornado watch is in effect in the surrounding area. a tornado may develop quickly through severe thunderstorms. if a tornado is spotted, act quickly and move to a place of safety inside a sturdy structure