Headline:
Tornado Warning issued April 23 at 6:15PM CDT until April 23 at 6:45PM CDT by NWS Topeka KS
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 23, 2026 - 4:15pm
Expires:
April 23, 2026 - 4:45pm
Description:
At 615 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located 5 miles northwest of
Eskridge, moving east at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Damaging tornado and half dollar size hail.
SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.
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...
Eskridge, Dover, and Keene.
This includes Kansas Turnpike between mile markers 162 and 164.
Instruction:
To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. 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:
Osage, KS; Shawnee, KS; Wabaunsee, KS
Forcast Office:
NWS Topeka KS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov