Headline:
Tornado Warning issued September 30 at 4:49PM CDT until September 30 at 5:15PM CDT by NWS Wichita KS
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 30, 2026 - 2:49pm
Expires:
September 30, 2026 - 3:15pm
Description:
TORICT
The National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Northwestern Barton County in central Kansas...
* Until 515 PM CDT.
* At 449 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located near Olmitz, or 7
miles east of Otis, moving northeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
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.
* This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
northwestern Barton County, including the following locations...
Susank.
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.
SNM:AVISO DE TORNADO hasta las 5:15 PM CDT. Refugiese ahora. Consulte medios informativos
Servicio Nacional de Meteorologia: AVISO DE TORNADO en efecto hasta las 5:15 PM CDT. Busque refugio ahora en un sotano o en el interior de un cuarto en el nivel mas bajo de un edificio seguro. Si esta al aire libre, en una casa movil, o en un vehiculo, debe ir al edificio seguro mas cercano y protegerse de proyectiles. Consulte los medios informativos.
Area Description:
Barton, KS
Forcast Office:
NWS Wichita KS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov