Kansas Tornado Warning | Effective 04/23/2026 15:22

Headline: 
Tornado Warning issued April 23 at 5:22PM CDT until April 23 at 6:00PM CDT by NWS Topeka KS
Event: 
Tornado Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
April 23, 2026 - 3:22pm
Expires: 
April 23, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description: 
At 522 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Ogden, moving northeast at 30 mph. HAZARD...Tornado and golf ball size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation. IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is likely. Locations impacted include... Manhattan, Ogden, and St. George. This includes Interstate 70 between mile markers 304 and 310.
Instruction: 
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris.
Area Description: 
Geary, KS; Pottawatomie, KS; Riley, KS; Wabaunsee, KS
Forcast Office: 
NWS Topeka KS