< Tornado Warning 03/05/2026 21:50 Kansas

Tornado Warning 03/05/2026 21:50 Kansas

Headline: 
Tornado Warning issued March 5 at 11:50PM CST until March 6 at 12:15AM CST by NWS Wichita KS
Event: 
Tornado Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
March 5, 2026 - 9:50pm
Expires: 
March 5, 2026 - 10:15pm
Description: 
At 1150 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located 8 miles north 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... 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. Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
Area Description: 
Sumner, KS
Forcast Office: 
NWS Wichita KS
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov