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Tornado Watch issued April 27 at 8:00PM CDT until April 28 at 12:00AM CDT by NWS Wichita KSTORNADO WATCH 149 REMAINS VALID UNTIL MIDNIGHT CDT TONIGHT FORTHE FOLLOWING AREASIN KANSAS THIS WATCH INCLUDES 6 COUNTIESIN SOUTHEAST KANSASALLEN LABETTE MONTGOMERYNEOSHO WILSON WOODSONTHIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF CHANUTE, COFFEYVILLE, FREDONIA,HUMBOLDT, INDEPENDENCE, IOLA, NEODESHA, PARSONS,AND YATES CENTER.

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Flood Watch issued April 27 at 12:22PM CDT until April 28 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Wichita KS* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to bepossible.* WHERE...Portions of Central, South Central, and Southeast Kansas,including the following counties, in Central Kansas, Chase. InSouth Central Kansas, Butler and Cowley. In Southeast Kansas,Allen, Chautauqua, Elk, Greenwood, Labette, Montgomery, Neosho,Wilson and Woodson.* WHEN...Through Sunday afternoon.* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...- Scattered to numerous thunderstorms will impact the regionthis afternoon through tonight. Pockets of very heavyrainfall and localized flooding are likely, along with thepotential for rises and rivers and streams.You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible FloodWarnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be preparedto take action should flooding develop.Do not drive into flooded areas or go around barricades. Nearly twofeet of water will carry most vehicles away. Turn around, don'tdrown.

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Flood Warning issued April 27 at 7:17PM CDT until April 28 at 12:15AM CDT by NWS Wichita KS* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.* WHERE...Portions of South Central and Southeast Kansas, includingthe following counties, in South Central Kansas, Cowley. InSoutheast Kansas, Allen, Chautauqua, Labette, Montgomery, Neosho,Wilson and Woodson.* WHEN...Until 1215 AM CDT.* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lyingand flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Low-watercrossings are inundated with water and may not be passable.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...- At 717 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due tothunderstorms. Flooding is ongoing or expected to beginshortly in the warned area. Between 2 and 3 inches of rainhave fallen.- Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible inthe warned area.- Some locations that will experience flooding include...Independence, Chanute, Iola, Neodesha, Fredonia, Cherryvale,Caney, Humboldt, Yates Center, Sedan, La Harpe, Gas, Moran,Thayer, Altoona, Elk City, Buffalo, Tyro, Neosho Falls andPeru.Do not drive into flooded areas or go around barricades. Nearly twofeet of water will carry most vehicles away. Turn around, don'tdrown.

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Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 27 at 8:26PM CDT until April 27 at 9:30PM CDT by NWS Wichita KSSVRICTThe National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...Eastern Wilson County in southeastern Kansas...Neosho County in southeastern Kansas...* Until 930 PM CDT.* At 826 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Neodesha,moving northeast at 30 mph.HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.SOURCE...Radar indicated.IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damageto roofs, siding, and trees.* Locations impacted include...Chanute, Neodesha, Erie, St. Paul, Thayer, Altoona, Galesburg,Stark, Earlton, Lake Parsons, South Mound, and Chanute Airport.Remain alert for a possible tornado! Tornadoes can develop quicklyfrom severe thunderstorms. If you spot a tornado go at once into thebasement or small central room in a sturdy structure.For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of abuilding.A Tornado Watch remains in effect until midnight CDT for southeasternKansas.

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Tornado Warning issued April 27 at 8:41PM CDT until April 27 at 9:15PM CDT by NWS Wichita KSTORICTThe National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a* Tornado Warning for...Southeastern Wilson County in southeastern Kansas...Northwestern Labette County in southeastern Kansas...Southwestern Neosho County in southeastern Kansas...* Until 915 PM CDT.* At 840 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornadowas located near Cherryvale, moving northeast at 35 mph.HAZARD...Tornado and golf ball size hail.SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught withoutshelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed.Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Treedamage is likely.* This dangerous storm will be near...Galesburg around 905 PM CDT.Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm includeParsons Tri City Airport, Lake Parsons, Big Hill Lake, and Dennis.TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowestfloor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in amobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelterand protect yourself from flying debris.

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