⚠️ Tornado Warning – Barton, KS; Russell, KS – Wednesday, September 30, 2026

Tornado Warning issued September 30 at 4:13PM CDT until September 30 at 4:45PM CDT by NWS Wichita KS

Details

TORICT

The National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a

* Tornado Warning for…
Southwestern Russell County in central Kansas…
Northwestern Barton County in central Kansas…

* Until 445 PM CDT.

* At 412 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located 6 miles south of
Milberger, or 10 miles northwest of Hoisington, moving north at 35
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.

* The tornado will be near…
Milberger around 420 PM CDT.

This includes Interstate 70 between Mile Markers 182 and 185, and
between Mile Markers 187 and 189.

Instructions

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.

This alert was automatically posted by SkyGuard, MWSC’s severe weather alerting system. Source: National Weather Service.