Kansas Tornado Warning | Effective 05/16/2026 18:22

Headline: 
Tornado Warning issued May 16 at 8:22PM CDT until May 16 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Topeka KS
Event: 
Tornado Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
May 16, 2026 - 6:22pm
Expires: 
May 16, 2026 - 7:00pm
Description: 
TORTOP The National Weather Service in Topeka has issued a * Tornado Warning for... Northeastern Republic County in north central Kansas... Northwestern Washington County in north central Kansas... * Until 900 PM CDT. * At 822 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Haddam, moving northeast at 20 mph. HAZARD...Tornado. 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... Haddam and Mahaska.
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: 
Republic, KS; Washington, KS
Forcast Office: 
NWS Topeka KS