Tornado Warning Issued for Southwestern Lyon County, Kansas
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NOAA issued it on May 1, 2026, 3 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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The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Warning for southwestern Lyon County in east central Kansas until 8:15 PM CDT, with a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado and quarter-sized hail.
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- Record type
- Tornado Warning
- Affected area
- Southwestern Lyon County, Kansas
- Issued
- May 1, 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 3 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Southwestern Lyon County, Kansas.
Tornado Warning in Lyon County, Kansas
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Topeka has issued a Tornado Warning for southwestern Lyon County in east central Kansas. This alert is issued by NOAA and is effective immediately.
Affected Areas
The warning affects southwestern Lyon County in east central Kansas, including the area around Olpe. This includes the Kansas Turnpike between mile markers 117 and 119.
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
At 7:26 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located 10 miles southeast of Cottonwood Falls, moving east at 25 mph. Hazards include a tornado and quarter size hail (1.00 inch). Source: Radar indicated rotation. Impacts include flying debris, damage to mobile homes, roofs, windows, vehicles, and trees.
Timeline
The warning is effective from 7:26 PM CDT on April 23, 2026, until 8:15 PM CDT on the same day.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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