Straight-Line Winds Shatter Northern Shawnee County | Topeka News

Wild straight-line winds, not tornadoes, tore through northern Shawnee County and into northeast Jefferson County, ripping roofs, demolishing barns, and toppling trees—all while leaving no injuries. Meteorologists blame powerful downbursts or microbursts, with winds clocking 70-90 mph over a 40-mile path. Though severe thunderstorm warnings were issued and updated multiple times, residents were still caught off guard—reminding us nature’s fury can strike without a twister. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/17c3103cc11426b0