⚠️ Tornado Warning – Cherokee, KS – Tuesday, June 16, 2026

Tornado Warning issued June 16 at 8:54PM CDT until June 16 at 9:30PM CDT by NWS Springfield MO

Details

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The National Weather Service in Springfield has issued a

* Tornado Warning for…
Southeastern Cherokee County in southeastern Kansas…

* Until 930 PM CDT.

* At 854 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Galena, or 8 miles east of Columbus, moving
southeast 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.

* Locations impacted include…
Galena, Riverton, and Crestline.

Instructions

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.