Severe Severe Storm ● Closed

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued September 12 at 8:18PM CDT until September 12 at 8:45PM CDT by NWS Springfield MO, United States of America

Event time: Last updated: Sep 22, 2026 United States
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At 817 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from Weir to near Columbus to 9 miles south of West
Mineral, moving southeast at 40 mph.

HAZARD...70 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Emergency management. At 815 PM 70 mph winds were reported
in West Mineral, KS.

IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect considerable
tree damage. Wind damage is also likely to mobile homes,
roofs, and outbuildings.

Locations impacted include...
Baxter Springs, Columbus, Galena, Cherokee, Weir, Lowell, Scammon,
West Mineral, Treece, Roseland, Neutral, Melrose, Riverton, Lawton,
Carona, Hallowell, Skidmore, Sherwin, Faulkner, and Crestline.

This includes Interstate 44 near mile marker 0.

Measurements

Coordinates37.1843, -94.9057
RegionCherokee, KS
Location Precisionpolygon
Issuing AuthorityUnited States of America — us-noaa-nws-en
Cap UrgencyImmediate
Cap CertaintyObserved
Cap Expires2026-09-12T20:45:00-05:00

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