Kansas Extreme Tornado Warning | Effective 06/21/2026 15:08

Headline: 
Tornado Warning issued June 21 at 5:08PM CDT until June 21 at 5:45PM CDT by NWS Wichita KS
Event: 
Tornado Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
June 21, 2026 - 3:08pm
Expires: 
June 21, 2026 - 3:45pm
Description: 
At 507 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Elk City, or 13 miles northeast of Sedan, moving east at 15 mph. HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail. 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... Elk City around 520 PM CDT. Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Hale.
Instruction: 
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. Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description: 
Chautauqua, KS; Montgomery, KS
Forcast Office: 
NWS Wichita KS