Tornado Warning

Locations Affected

Full Alert Message

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED Tornado Warning National Weather Service Wichita KS 556 PM CDT Sat Apr 27 2024 The National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a * Tornado Warning for... Northeastern Wilson County in southeastern Kansas... Southeastern Woodson County in southeastern Kansas... * Until 630 PM CDT. * At 556 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Buffalo, or 11 miles west of Chanute, 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. * This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of northeastern Wilson and southeastern Woodson Counties. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW! && LAT...LON 3762 9573 3772 9574 3786 9552 3764 9553 TIME...MOT...LOC 2256Z 229DEG 25KT 3768 9567 TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN