Kansas Tornado Warning | Effective 04/23/2026 16:45

Headline: 
Tornado Warning issued April 23 at 6:45PM CDT until April 23 at 7:15PM CDT by NWS Topeka KS
Event: 
Tornado Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
April 23, 2026 - 4:45pm
Expires: 
April 23, 2026 - 5:15pm
Description: 
At 644 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located over Bushong, moving northeast at 35 mph. HAZARD...Damaging tornado and quarter size hail. SOURCE...Emergency management confirmed tornado 4 miles southwest of Dunlap at 6:30 pm CDT. 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. This tornado will be near... Allen and Admire around 650 PM CDT. This includes Kansas Turnpike between mile markers 140 and 148.
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: 
Lyon, KS; Wabaunsee, KS
Forcast Office: 
NWS Topeka KS
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov