Kansas Extreme Tornado Warning | Effective 09-30-2026 16:14

Headline: 
Tornado Warning issued September 30 at 6:14PM CDT until September 30 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Wichita KS
Event: 
Tornado Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
September 30, 2026 - 4:14pm
Expires: 
September 30, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description: 
TORICT The National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a * Tornado Warning for... Northwestern Lincoln County in central Kansas... Northeastern Russell County in central Kansas... * Until 700 PM CDT. * At 614 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Sylvan Grove, or 12 miles north of Wilson, moving northeast at 35 mph. HAZARD...Tornado. 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. * This dangerous storm will be near... Sylvan Grove around 620 PM CDT. Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Wilson State Park, Ash Grove, and Wilson Lake.
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. 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 7:00 PM CDT. Refugiese ahora. Consulte medios informativos
Servicio Nacional de Meteorologia: AVISO DE TORNADO en efecto hasta las 7:00 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: 
Lincoln, KS; Russell, KS
Forcast Office: 
NWS Wichita KS
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov