Tornado Warning — Warned Area, KS — Apr 23, 2026

NWS TOP · ETN 13 · National Weather Service warning

Radar-indicated position & projected track

Event Summary

The National Weather Service office TOP issued a tornado warning at 23:31 UTC on Apr 23, 2026. The warning was in effect for 31 minutes, ending at Apr 24, 2026 00:02 UTC. At the last radar check, the storm was located near 38.99, -96.03, moving east-northeast at about 38 mph.

Timeline

Issued: Apr 23, 2026 23:31 UTC
Last updated: Apr 24, 2026 11:15 UTC
Ended: Apr 24, 2026 00:02 UTC

Counties Affected

Douglas, KS Jefferson, KS Shawnee, KS Wabaunsee, KS

Towns in the Path

Topeka, KS

Storm Reports

Time	Location	County / State	EF	Remarks
Apr 24, 2026 00:06 UTC	6 S Allen	Lyon, KS	UNK	Report of tornado south of Admire on road L and 280. Relayed by Emergency Manager. Time Estimated radar. (TOP)

Preliminary local storm reports (SPC) within the warned area window — subject to revision after NWS surveys.