Headline:
Tornado Warning issued April 26 at 9:51PM CDT until April 26 at 10:30PM CDT by NWS Springfield MO
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 26, 2026 - 7:51pm
Expires:
April 26, 2026 - 8:30pm
Description:
At 951 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located near Columbus, moving east at 20 mph.
This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.
IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris may
be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes
will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes,
businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction
is possible.
Locations impacted include...
Baxter Springs, Columbus, Neutral, Skidmore, Hallowell, Sherwin,
Riverton, Faulkner, Stippville, and Crestline.
Instruction:
To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is on the ground. To protect your life, 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.
Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
Area Description:
Cherokee, KS
Forcast Office:
NWS Springfield MO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov