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Severe Weather Statement

National Weather Service Topeka KS

831 PM CDT Thu Apr 23 2026



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Franklin-Douglas-

831 PM CDT Thu Apr 23 2026



...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 900 PM CDT FOR

NORTHEASTERN FRANKLIN AND SOUTHEASTERN DOUGLAS COUNTIES...



At 829 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado

was located 4 miles west of Baldwin City, moving east at 45 mph.



HAZARD...Tornado.



SOURCE...Emergency management reported a funnel cloud along highway 

         59 along the Douglas county border at 8:29 pm CDT.



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...

Baldwin City, Wellsville, Centropolis, and Vinland.



This includes Interstate 35 between mile markers 192 and 198.

 

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.



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LAT...LON 3869 9507 3865 9507 3867 9540 3882 9537

      3889 9506 3870 9506

TIME...MOT...LOC 0129Z 264DEG 38KT 3877 9526 



TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED

MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN



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