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Home Tornado Warning 0027 Issued by the Wichita Forecast Office
Action: New Issued At: 2026-09-30 16:50:13
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WFUS53 KICT 302149
TORICT
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BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Wichita KS
449 PM CDT Wed Sep 30 2026
The National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Northwestern Barton County in central Kansas...
* Until 515 PM CDT.
* At 449 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located near Olmitz, or 7
miles east of Otis, moving northeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Weather spotters confirmed tornado.
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
northwestern Barton County, including the following locations...
Susank.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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.
&&
LAT...LON 3857 9903 3870 9885 3870 9871 3863 9861
3842 9903
TIME...MOT...LOC 2149Z 227DEG 27KT 3857 9892
TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
$$
KAUFMAN
Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-09-30 16:54:13
394
WWUS53 KICT 302154
SVSICT
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wichita KS
454 PM CDT Wed Sep 30 2026
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Barton KS-
454 PM CDT Wed Sep 30 2026
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 515 PM CDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN BARTON COUNTY...
At 453 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located 6 miles northeast of
Olmitz, or 7 miles northwest of Hoisington, moving northeast at 30
mph.
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Weather spotters confirmed tornado.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations impacted include...
Albert, Olmitz, and Susank.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a
basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy
building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in
a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect
yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3857 9903 3870 9885 3870 9871 3863 9861
3842 9903
TIME...MOT...LOC 2153Z 227DEG 27KT 3859 9889
TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
$$
KAUFMAN
Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-09-30 17:00:13
600
WWUS53 KICT 302159
SVSICT
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wichita KS
459 PM CDT Wed Sep 30 2026
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Barton KS-
459 PM CDT Wed Sep 30 2026
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 515 PM CDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN BARTON COUNTY...
At 459 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located 7 miles southeast of
Milberger, or 8 miles northwest of Hoisington, moving northeast at 30
mph.
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Weather spotters confirmed multiple tornadoes east of
Galatia.
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.
Locations impacted include...
Olmitz and Susank.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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.
&&
LAT...LON 3857 9903 3870 9885 3870 9871 3865 9864
3845 9903
TIME...MOT...LOC 2159Z 225DEG 26KT 3862 9886
TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
$$
KAUFMAN
Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-09-30 17:05:44
718
WWUS53 KICT 302205
SVSICT
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wichita KS
505 PM CDT Wed Sep 30 2026
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Barton KS-
505 PM CDT Wed Sep 30 2026
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 515 PM CDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN BARTON COUNTY...
At 505 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located near Milberger, or 11
miles north of Hoisington, moving northeast at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Weather spotters confirmed multiple tornadoes.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations impacted include...
Susank.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a
basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy
building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in
a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect
yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3857 9903 3870 9885 3870 9871 3865 9864
3849 9903
TIME...MOT...LOC 2205Z 218DEG 29KT 3867 9883
TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
$$
KAUFMAN
Action: Expired Issued At: 2026-09-30 17:14:44
091
WWUS53 KICT 302214
SVSICT
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wichita KS
514 PM CDT Wed Sep 30 2026
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Barton KS-
514 PM CDT Wed Sep 30 2026
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHWESTERN BARTON COUNTY WILL EXPIRE AT
515 PM CDT...
The storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area.
Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT for central
Kansas.
To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service
Wichita.
&&
LAT...LON 3857 9903 3870 9885 3870 9871 3865 9864
3849 9903
TIME...MOT...LOC 2214Z 227DEG 27KT 3871 9878
$$
KAUFMAN
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