Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 26 at 3:41PM CDT until April 26 at 4:15PM CDT by NWS Wichita KS
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 26, 2026 - 1:41pm
Expires:
April 26, 2026 - 2:15pm
Description:
At 340 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 8 miles north of
Yates Center, moving east at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Two inch hail and 70 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Public.
IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail
damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect
considerable tree damage. Wind damage is also likely to
mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings.
Locations impacted include...
Yates Center, Neosho Falls, and Piqua.
Instruction:
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT for southeastern
Kansas.
Remain alert for a possible tornado! Tornadoes can develop quickly
from severe thunderstorms. If you spot a tornado go at once into the
basement or small central room in a sturdy structure.
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:
Woodson, KS
Forcast Office:
NWS Wichita KS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov