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Home Tornado Warning 0030 Issued by the Wichita Forecast Office
Action: New Issued At: 2026-09-30 18:15:17
607
WFUS53 KICT 302314
TORICT
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BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Wichita KS
614 PM CDT Wed Sep 30 2026
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.
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.
To report severe weather contact your nearest law enforcement agency.
They will send your report to the National Weather Service office in
Wichita.
&&
LAT...LON 3922 9804 3888 9855 3894 9870 3913 9851
3913 9849 3915 9849 3922 9842
TIME...MOT...LOC 2314Z 226DEG 30KT 3901 9848
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
$$
KAUFMAN
Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-09-30 18:22:47
723
WWUS53 KICT 302322
SVSICT
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wichita KS
622 PM CDT Wed Sep 30 2026
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Lincoln KS-Russell KS-
622 PM CDT Wed Sep 30 2026
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 700 PM CDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN LINCOLN AND NORTHEASTERN RUSSELL COUNTIES...
At 622 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Sylvan Grove, or 13 miles north of Wilson, moving
northeast at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
This dangerous storm will be near...
Sylvan Grove around 625 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Wilson
State Park, Ash Grove, and Wilson Lake.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
If a tornado or other severe weather is spotted, report it to the
National Weather Service or your local nearest law enforcement agency
who will send your report. This act may save lives of others in the
path of dangerous weather.
&&
LAT...LON 3922 9804 3891 9851 3898 9866 3913 9851
3913 9849 3915 9849 3922 9842
TIME...MOT...LOC 2322Z 227DEG 24KT 3902 9845
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
$$
KAUFMAN
Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-09-30 18:26:17
780
WWUS53 KICT 302325
SVSICT
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wichita KS
625 PM CDT Wed Sep 30 2026
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Lincoln KS-Russell KS-
625 PM CDT Wed Sep 30 2026
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 700 PM CDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN LINCOLN AND NORTHEASTERN RUSSELL COUNTIES...
At 625 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located near Lucas, or 11
miles north of Wilson, moving northeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Weather spotters confirmed tornado. At 625 PM, a tornado
was reported 3 miles west of the Wilson Lake Dam.
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 tornado will be near...
Lucas around 630 PM CDT.
Sylvan Grove around 635 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Wilson
State Park, Ash Grove, and Wilson Lake.
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 3922 9804 3891 9851 3898 9866 3913 9851
3913 9849 3915 9849 3922 9842
TIME...MOT...LOC 2325Z 227DEG 27KT 3899 9853
TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
$$
KAUFMAN
Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-09-30 18:36:17
079
WWUS53 KICT 302336
SVSICT
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wichita KS
636 PM CDT Wed Sep 30 2026
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Lincoln KS-Russell KS-
636 PM CDT Wed Sep 30 2026
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 700 PM CDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN LINCOLN AND NORTHEASTERN RUSSELL COUNTIES...
At 635 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Lucas, or 13 miles north of Wilson, moving northeast
at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
This dangerous storm will be near...
Sylvan Grove around 640 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Wilson
State Park, Ash Grove, and Wilson Lake.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3922 9804 3891 9851 3898 9866 3913 9851
3913 9849 3915 9849 3922 9842
TIME...MOT...LOC 2335Z 227DEG 25KT 3903 9847
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
$$
KAUFMAN
Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-09-30 18:40:18
129
WWUS53 KICT 302340
SVSICT
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wichita KS
640 PM CDT Wed Sep 30 2026
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Lincoln KS-Russell KS-
640 PM CDT Wed Sep 30 2026
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 700 PM CDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN LINCOLN AND NORTHEASTERN RUSSELL COUNTIES...
At 639 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located near Lucas, or 16
miles north of Wilson, moving northeast at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Weather spotters confirmed tornado. At 638 PM, a tornado
was reported 3 miles east of Lucas.
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 Lincoln and northeastern Russell Counties, including the
following locations... Wilson State Park, Ash Grove, and Wilson Lake.
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 3922 9804 3891 9851 3898 9866 3913 9851
3913 9849 3915 9849 3922 9842
TIME...MOT...LOC 2339Z 221DEG 28KT 3906 9846
TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
$$
KAUFMAN
Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-09-30 18:46:48
434
WWUS53 KICT 302346
SVSICT
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wichita KS
646 PM CDT Wed Sep 30 2026
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Russell KS-
646 PM CDT Wed Sep 30 2026
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN RUSSELL COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT for central
Kansas.
&&
LAT...LON 3922 9804 3898 9840 3904 9849 3913 9848
3915 9849 3922 9842
TIME...MOT...LOC 2345Z 228DEG 26KT 3907 9843
$$
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Lincoln KS-
646 PM CDT Wed Sep 30 2026
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 700 PM CDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN LINCOLN COUNTY...
At 645 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located near Sylvan Grove, or
15 miles west of Lincoln, moving northeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Weather spotters confirmed tornado. At 644 PM, a tornado
was reported 4.5 miles east of Lucas.
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...
Sylvan Grove and Ash Grove.
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 3922 9804 3898 9840 3904 9849 3913 9848
3915 9849 3922 9842
TIME...MOT...LOC 2345Z 228DEG 26KT 3907 9843
TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
$$
KAUFMAN
Action: Cancelled Issued At: 2026-09-30 18:46:48
434
WWUS53 KICT 302346
SVSICT
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wichita KS
646 PM CDT Wed Sep 30 2026
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Russell KS-
646 PM CDT Wed Sep 30 2026
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN RUSSELL COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT for central
Kansas.
&&
LAT...LON 3922 9804 3898 9840 3904 9849 3913 9848
3915 9849 3922 9842
TIME...MOT...LOC 2345Z 228DEG 26KT 3907 9843
$$
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Lincoln KS-
646 PM CDT Wed Sep 30 2026
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 700 PM CDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN LINCOLN COUNTY...
At 645 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located near Sylvan Grove, or
15 miles west of Lincoln, moving northeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Weather spotters confirmed tornado. At 644 PM, a tornado
was reported 4.5 miles east of Lucas.
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...
Sylvan Grove and Ash Grove.
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 3922 9804 3898 9840 3904 9849 3913 9848
3915 9849 3922 9842
TIME...MOT...LOC 2345Z 228DEG 26KT 3907 9843
TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
$$
KAUFMAN
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