Headline:
Tornado Warning issued April 26 at 8:20PM CDT until April 26 at 8:30PM CDT by NWS Wichita KS
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 26, 2026 - 6:20pm
Expires:
April 26, 2026 - 6:30pm
Description:
At 820 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Mound Valley, or 7 miles northwest of Altamont,
moving east at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and two inch 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...
Parsons, Oswego, Altamont, Mound Valley, Labette, Parsons Tri City
Airport, Dennis, and Big Hill Lake.
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.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description:
Labette, KS
Forcast Office:
NWS Wichita KS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov