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Riley County FD #1

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 Riley County Kansas
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Joined March 2014
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NWS Topeka
@NWSTopeka29 Oct 2024
Strong winds will continue tomorrow across the entire area, as well as elevated fire danger. Severe weather is possible on Wednesday with the approach of a strong cold front.
Maps of northeast Kansas highlighting threat areas for winds and thunderstorms.

ALT Maps of northeast Kansas highlighting threat areas for winds and thunderstorms.

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🚨SIREN TESTING IN LEONARDVILLE/RILEY AREA 10/25/2024 We are testing outdoor warning sirens in Riley and Leonardville this evening as part of a maintenance project. People in this area should expect to hear sirens between 4:30 - 6:30 PM this evening. THIS IS ONLY A TEST.
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NWS Topeka
@NWSTopeka21 Oct 2024
Strong to severe storms will be possible later this afternoon and evening, mainly across central and north-central Kansas. The main hazards will be damaging winds and large hail. Storms weaken as they move into eastern Kansas, bringing some light rain across the area. #kswx
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@NWSTopeka21 Oct 2024
Strong to severe storms will be possible later this afternoon and evening, mainly across central and north-central Kansas. The main hazards will be damaging winds and large hail. Storms weaken as they move into eastern Kansas, bringing some light rain across the area. #kswx
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🚨10/7/2024 TEST TEST TEST🚨 Today is the monthly test of the outdoor warning sirens in Riley County. We sound the sirens around 10:30 a.m. the first Monday of the month when weather conditions are clear and calm. This is only a test.
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FEMA Region 7
@femaregion77 Oct 2024
🔥 Oct. 6-13 is #FirePreventionWeek. Given our recent dry conditions, Tip #1 = #wildfires. 🔸Monitor weather for WF risks 🔸Have an evac plan 🔸#BeReady with a go bag if you have to leave quickly 🔸Practice outdoor fire safety ⬇️ #iawx #newx #kswx #mowx
Background illustration of fire burning grasses Text: Wildfire Safety Properly discard cigarettes Keep vehicles off of dry grass. Avoid activities with open flames or sparks. Avoid power equipment that creates sparks. Obey burn bans. Evacuate if fire/smoke is heading your way. Evacuate if ordered to do so by local officials. weather.gov/fire NOAA logo

ALT Background illustration of fire burning grasses Text: Wildfire Safety Properly discard cigarettes Keep vehicles off of dry grass. Avoid activities with open flames or sparks. Avoid power equipment that creates sparks. Obey burn bans. Evacuate if fire/smoke is heading your way. Evacuate if ordered to do so by local officials. weather.gov/fire NOAA logo

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August 5: We're testing the outdoor warning sirens today around 10:30 a.m. THIS IS ONLY A TEST! Sirens are used to alert people who are outdoors of danger approaching. When you hear the sirens, TAKE SHELTER INDOORS IMMEDIATELY and seek additional information.
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@NWSTopeka29 Jul 2024
We've been talking heat safety, and we don't want to leave out our four-legged friends! Be sure to keep them safe and comfortable in this week's heat as well. #kswx
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🚨EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING 7/29 - 8/1 🚨 The @NWSTopeka has issued an EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING this afternoon through Thursday evening. Dangerously hot conditions expected. Take safety precautions!
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@NWSTopeka16 Jul 2024
Severe Thunderstorm Warning including Manhattan KS, Junction City KS and Clay Center KS until 6:15 AM CDT. This storm will contain wind gusts to 70 MPH!
This graphic displays a severe thunderstorm warning plotted on a map. The warning is in effect until 6:15 AM CDT. The warning includes Manhattan KS, Junction City KS and Clay Center KS. This warning is for Northeastern Dickinson County in central Kansas, Geary County in east central Kansas, Riley County in northeastern Kansas, Northwestern Morris County in east central Kansas, West central Wabaunsee County in east central Kansas, Southwestern Pottawatomie County in northeastern Kansas, Southeastern Washington County in north central Kansas, Eastern Clay County in north central Kansas and Southwestern Marshall County in northeastern Kansas. The threats associated with this warning are wind gusts up to 70 MPH and nickel sized hail. There are 129,407 people in the warning along with 48 schools and 5 hospitals.

ALT This graphic displays a severe thunderstorm warning plotted on a map. The warning is in effect until 6:15 AM CDT. The warning includes Manhattan KS, Junction City KS and Clay Center KS. This warning is for Northeastern Dickinson County in central Kansas, Geary County in east central Kansas, Riley County in northeastern Kansas, Northwestern Morris County in east central Kansas, West central Wabaunsee County in east central Kansas, Southwestern Pottawatomie County in northeastern Kansas, Southeastern Washington County in north central Kansas, Eastern Clay County in north central Kansas and Southwestern Marshall County in northeastern Kansas. The threats associated with this warning are wind gusts up to 70 MPH and nickel sized hail. There are 129,407 people in the warning along with 48 schools and 5 hospitals.

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Keep your 👀on the weather tonight and over the weekend. Strong winds seem to be the main hazard, so make sure anything outdoors is secured and stay weather aware.
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@NWSTopeka7 Jun 2024
This evening's severe weather has been upgraded to an enhanced risk (level 3 of 5) for much of the area. This is mainly due to damaging wind, although large hail and locally heavy rain with flooding also remain possible. #kswx
Severe storms are possible late today and again late Saturday.

ALT Severe storms are possible late today and again late Saturday.

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6/4/2024 Severe Thunderstorm Watch: Severe storms are possible through 9:00 PM in Riley County
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Monday 6/3/2024 - TEST TEST TEST Today is the monthly test of the outdoor warning sirens in Riley County. People outdoors should hear warning sirens around 10:30 AM. This is only a test.
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@NWSTopeka30 May 2024
Some of the thunderstorms this afternoon and evening may be strong to marginally. #kswx
There will be chances for showers and storms into early next week. Some of the storms this afternoon and early evening could be strong to marginally severe with quarter size hail and wind gust to 60 MPH. The weekend will have the lower chance for showers and storms. Highs will cool into the 70s on Friday but will warm back into the 80s this weekend into next week.

ALT There will be chances for showers and storms into early next week. Some of the storms this afternoon and early evening could be strong to marginally severe with quarter size hail and wind gust to 60 MPH. The weekend will have the lower chance for showers and storms. Highs will cool into the 70s on Friday but will warm back into the 80s this weekend into next week.

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@NWSTopeka25 May 2024
Moderate risk for severe thunderstorms this Evening and through the night. All hazards will be possible. #kswx
Moderate risk for severe thunderstorms this Evening and through the night. All hazards will be possible.

ALT Moderate risk for severe thunderstorms this Evening and through the night. All hazards will be possible.

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If you're outdoors or planning to camp this weekend, make sure you have plans to get to safety if severe weather hits! All hazards are possible with tonight's storms. #kswx
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@NWSTopeka24 May 2024
Widespread severe storms are expected Sat. evening into the late evening hours. Highest probability for damaging winds, very large hail, and tornadoes is along and south of I-70. Check back for updates and be prepared with your warning devices for late night storms.#kswx
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@NWSTopeka24 May 2024
Severe storms are possible Sat. evening and late evening hours. Activity ends Sunday morning with drier conditions expected through Tues. Today is a good time to prepare warning devices in case one is issued while you are asleep - be sure to have at least 3 ways! #kswx
Right image of storm planning timeline and preparedness. Left side depicts forecast from tonight through Tuesday.

ALT Right image of storm planning timeline and preparedness. Left side depicts forecast from tonight through Tuesday.

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