Kansas Tornado Warning | Effective 04/23/2026 16:43

Headline: 
Tornado Warning issued April 23 at 6:43PM CDT until April 23 at 7:15PM CDT by NWS Topeka KS
Event: 
Tornado Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
April 23, 2026 - 4:43pm
Expires: 
April 23, 2026 - 5:15pm
Description: 
At 643 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located 5 miles northeast of Dover, moving east at 40 mph. HAZARD...Tornado and half dollar 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... Topeka, Tecumseh, Dover, Silver Lake, Auburn, Meriden, Maple Hill, Willard, Pauline, Berryton, and Grantville. This includes the following highways... Interstate 70 between mile markers 342 and 355. Kansas Turnpike between mile markers 167 and 190.
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: 
Douglas, KS; Jefferson, KS; Shawnee, KS; Wabaunsee, KS
Forcast Office: 
NWS Topeka KS