Headline:
Tornado Warning issued April 23 at 5:54PM CDT until April 23 at 6:45PM CDT by NWS Topeka KS
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 23, 2026 - 3:54pm
Expires:
April 23, 2026 - 4:45pm
Description:
TORTOP
The National Weather Service in Topeka has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Southeastern Riley County in northeastern Kansas...
Northwestern Wabaunsee County in east central Kansas...
* Until 645 PM CDT.
* At 553 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 4 miles north of Volland, moving east at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and ping pong ball 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...
Alma, McFarland, and Paxico.
This includes Interstate 70 between mile markers 317 and 336.
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:
Riley, KS; Wabaunsee, KS
Forcast Office:
NWS Topeka KS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov