Kansas Tornado Warning Extreme | Effective 04-17-2026 13:58

Headline: 
Tornado Warning issued April 17 at 3:58PM CDT until April 17 at 4:30PM CDT by NWS Topeka KS
Event: 
Tornado Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
April 17, 2026 - 1:58pm
Expires: 
April 17, 2026 - 2:30pm
Description: 
TORTOP The National Weather Service in Topeka has issued a * Tornado Warning for... Southern Osage County in east central Kansas... Northern Coffey County in east central Kansas... * Until 430 PM CDT. * At 357 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Lebo, moving northeast at 60 mph. HAZARD...Tornado and quarter 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... Lyndon, Lebo, Waverly, Melvern, Olivet, Beto Junction, and Melvern Lake. This includes Interstate 35 between mile markers 144 and 166.
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.
SNM:AVISO DE TORNADO hasta las 4:30 PM CDT. Refugiese ahora. Consulte medios informativos
Servicio Nacional de Meteorologia: AVISO DE TORNADO en efecto hasta las 4:30 PM CDT. Busque refugio ahora en un sotano o en el interior de un cuarto en el nivel mas bajo de un edificio seguro. Si esta al aire libre, en una casa movil, o en un vehiculo, debe ir al edificio seguro mas cercano y protegerse de proyectiles. Consulte los medios informativos.
Area Description: 
Coffey, KS; Osage, KS
Forcast Office: 
NWS Topeka KS