Headline:
Tornado Warning issued April 26 at 7:19PM CDT until April 26 at 7:45PM CDT by NWS Wichita KS
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 26, 2026 - 5:19pm
Expires:
April 26, 2026 - 5:45pm
Description:
At 718 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located 6 miles northeast of Independence, moving east at 25 mph.
This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Public confirmed tornado.
IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris may
be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes
will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes,
businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction
is possible.
The tornado will be near...
Cherryvale around 725 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Sycamore, Elk City State Park, and Elk City Lake.
Instruction:
To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is on the ground. To protect your life, 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.
Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
Area Description:
Montgomery, KS
Forcast Office:
NWS Wichita KS
Sender: