Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 23 at 9:49PM CDT until April 23 at 10:30PM CDT by NWS Wichita KS
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 23, 2026 - 7:49pm
Expires:
April 23, 2026 - 8:30pm
Description:
At 949 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Peru, or 7
miles southeast of Sedan, moving east at 35 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Caney, Sedan, Tyro, Peru, Chautauqua, Havana, Elgin, Bolton, Niotaze,
Independence Airport, and Elk City State Park.
Instruction:
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT for southeastern
Kansas.
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description:
Chautauqua, KS; Montgomery, KS
Forcast Office:
NWS Wichita KS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov