Headline:
Tornado Warning issued June 16 at 8:54PM CDT until June 16 at 9:30PM CDT by NWS Springfield MO
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 16, 2026 - 6:54pm
Expires:
June 16, 2026 - 7:30pm
Description:
TORSGF
The National Weather Service in Springfield has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Southeastern Cherokee County in southeastern Kansas...
* Until 930 PM CDT.
* At 854 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Galena, or 8 miles east of Columbus, moving
southeast at 15 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...
Galena, Riverton, and Crestline.
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 9:30 PM CDT. Refugiese ahora. Consulte medios informativos
Servicio Nacional de Meteorologia: AVISO DE TORNADO en efecto hasta las 9:30 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:
Cherokee, KS
Forcast Office:
NWS Springfield MO
Sender: