Headline:
Tornado Warning issued April 23 at 6:46PM CDT until April 23 at 7:30PM CDT by NWS Wichita KS
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 23, 2026 - 4:46pm
Expires:
April 23, 2026 - 5:30pm
Description:
TORICT
The National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Southeastern Harvey County in south central Kansas...
Southwestern Chase County in east central Kansas...
Northern Butler County in south central Kansas...
Southeastern Marion County in central Kansas...
* Until 730 PM CDT.
* At 645 PM CDT, tornado producing storms were located along a line
extending from 7 miles northeast of Burns to 5 miles east of
Newton, moving southeast at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and golf ball size hail.
SOURCE...Emergency management confirmed tornado.
IMPACT...Expect damage to mobile homes, roofs, and vehicles.
* These tornadic storms will be near...
Whitewater, Elbing, and Burns around 650 PM CDT.
Potwin around 710 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by these tornadic storms include Wonsevu,
Newton Airport, and Cassoday.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 135 between Mile Markers 23 and 32.
Interstate 35 between Mile Markers 91 and 99.
Instruction:
To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. 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.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with these storms, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description:
Butler, KS; Chase, KS; Harvey, KS; Marion, KS
Forcast Office:
NWS Wichita KS
Sender: