Tornado Warning Issued in Ford and Hodgeman, Kansas

Tornado Warning was issued by the for Ford and Hodgeman Counties in Kansas.

Tornado Warning

The alert was issued at 7:35 PM local time and is scheduled to remain in effect until 8:00 PM local time. The NWS lists the alert severity as extreme. Its urgency is listed as immediate. The event is classified as observed.

Storm Details

A confirmed weak tornado was located 10 miles north of Dodge City, moving northeast at 15 mph

Hazards

Weak, brief tornado

Potential Impact

Expect damage to mobile homes, roofs, and vehicles. This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of north central Ford and south central Hodgeman Counties

Areas Affected

The warning covers Ford and Hodgeman Counties in Kansas.

Safety Information

To repeat, a tornado is ongoing. 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.