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.
Area Description:
Coffey, KS; Osage, KS
Forcast Office:
NWS Topeka KS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov