Headline:
Tornado Warning issued April 26 at 9:38PM CDT until April 26 at 10:30PM CDT by NWS Springfield MO
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 26, 2026 - 7:38pm
Expires:
April 26, 2026 - 8:30pm
Description:
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The National Weather Service in Springfield has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Central Cherokee County in southeastern Kansas...
* Until 1030 PM CDT.
* At 937 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located near Oswego, moving
east at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Damaging tornado and golf ball size hail.
SOURCE...Weather spotters 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...
Baxter Springs, Columbus, Sherman, Scammon, West Mineral, Neutral,
Riverton, Skidmore, Hallowell, Sherwin, Faulkner, Stippville, and
Crestline.
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.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description:
Cherokee, KS
Forcast Office:
NWS Springfield MO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov