Tornado Warning Issued for Geary, Riley, and Wabaunsee Counties in Kansas
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NOAA issued it on April 23, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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A Tornado Warning is in effect for parts of east central Kansas until 6:00 PM CDT, with hazards including tornadoes and golf ball-sized hail.
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- Record type
- Tornado Warning
- Affected area
- East Central Kansas
- Issued
- April 23, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Topeka KS
Tornado warnings are short-window notices for the named area. The issuing office is the authority on whether the warning remains active or has been replaced.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in East Central Kansas.
Tornado Warning in Kansas
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Topeka has issued a Tornado Warning for southeastern Geary County, southeastern Riley County, and northwestern Wabaunsee County in east central Kansas. It is effective from 5:22 PM CDT until 6:00 PM CDT on April 23, 2026.
Affected Areas
The warning affects Geary County, Riley County, and Wabaunsee County in Kansas, including the locations of Alma and McFarland.
What You Should Do
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.
Expected Conditions
Hazards include a tornado and golf ball size hail (1.75 inches). A severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located 9 miles north of Dwight, moving northeast at 35 mph. Impacts include flying debris, damage to mobile homes, roofs, windows, vehicles, and trees.
Timeline
The warning is effective from 5:22 PM CDT on April 23, 2026, and ends at 6:00 PM CDT on the same day.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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