Headline:
Tornado Warning issued September 30 at 5:02PM CDT until September 30 at 5:30PM CDT by NWS Wichita KS
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 30, 2026 - 3:02pm
Expires:
September 30, 2026 - 3:30pm
Description:
TORICT
The National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Southeastern Russell County in central Kansas...
North central Barton County in central Kansas...
* Until 530 PM CDT.
* At 502 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located 6 miles southeast of
Milberger, or 10 miles north of Hoisington, moving northeast at 35
mph.
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Weather spotters confirmed multiple tornadoes.
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
southeastern Russell and north central Barton Counties.
This includes Interstate 70 near Mile Marker 195.
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.
To report severe weather contact your nearest law enforcement agency.
They will send your report to the National Weather Service office in
Wichita.
SNM:AVISO DE TORNADO hasta las 5:30 PM CDT. Refugiese ahora. Consulte medios informativos
Servicio Nacional de Meteorologia: AVISO DE TORNADO en efecto hasta las 5:30 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; Russell, KS
Forcast Office:
NWS Wichita KS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov