Tornado Reported Near Neodesha, Kansas: Warning Issued as Storm Shelters Open
Neodesha tornado: Twister reportedly on ground heading east; scary videos as warning issued for parts of Kansas
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A tornado was spotted near Neodesha, Kansas, on Sunday, reportedly moving east at 30 mph. The National Weather Service issued a tornado warning for the area until 7:30 PM CDT, prompting local schools to open storm shelters. Scary videos and photos of the tornado have circulated online.
- 01A tornado was reported near Neodesha, Kansas, moving east at 30 mph.
- 02The National Weather Service issued a tornado warning until 7:30 PM CDT.
- 03Local schools opened storm shelters in response to the warning.
- 04Social media users shared alarming videos and images of the tornado.
- 05No PDS (Particularly Dangerous Situation) warning was issued despite local calls for one.
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On Sunday, a tornado was reported on the ground near Neodesha, Kansas, moving eastward at a speed of 30 mph. The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a tornado warning for the area, effective until 7:30 PM CDT. In light of the warning, Neodesha schools announced the opening of storm shelters at Heller, North Lawn, and Neodesha High School. Social media has been flooded with videos and photos capturing the tornado's formation, with one user noting a 'new cycle about to drop a monster.' Despite local concerns, the NWS did not issue a Particularly Dangerous Situation (PDS) warning, which is reserved for rare instances of long-lived, strong tornadoes. As the situation develops, residents are urged to stay vigilant and monitor updates.
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Residents in Neodesha and surrounding areas are at risk and should take shelter during the tornado warning.
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