Headline:
Tornado Warning issued April 23 at 8:31PM CDT until April 23 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Topeka KS
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 23, 2026 - 6:31pm
Expires:
April 23, 2026 - 7:00pm
Description:
At 829 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 4 miles west of Baldwin City, moving east at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Emergency management reported a funnel cloud along highway
59 along the Douglas county border at 8:29 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.
Locations impacted include...
Baldwin City, Wellsville, Centropolis, and Vinland.
This includes Interstate 35 between mile markers 192 and 198.
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:
Douglas, KS; Franklin, KS
Forcast Office:
NWS Topeka KS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov