Headline:
Tornado Warning issued March 5 at 11:35PM CST until March 6 at 12:15AM CST by NWS Wichita KS
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
March 5, 2026 - 9:35pm
Expires:
March 5, 2026 - 10:15pm
Description:
At 1135 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 8 miles west of Caldwell, moving northeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size 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...
Caldwell, Argonia, Milan, and Perth.
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:
Harper, KS; Sumner, KS
Forcast Office:
NWS Wichita KS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov