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Tornado Warning 50, NWS Topeka, KS

June 8, 2026Dickinson County, Kansas

NWS Topeka, KS issued this tornado warning at Jun 8, 2026, 8:55 PM CDT for Dickinson County, Kansas. It was in force for 50 min. 2 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The outline as issued, with what was reported inside it.

The facts

Issued
Jun 8, 2026, 8:55 PM CDT (01:55 UTC)
Expired
Jun 8, 2026, 9:45 PM CDT
In force
50 min
Issued by
NWS Topeka, KS
Area
Storm-based polygon
Tornado
Radar indicated
Hail
2.0 in

County Dickinson County, KS

The radar

The Topeka radar (KTWX), 97 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 01:59 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

What was reported inside it

TimeReportWhereRemark
Jun 8, 9:20 PM CDTTSTM WND GST 707 Sse Solomon, KS
Jun 8, 9:20 PM CDTTSTM WND GST 707 Sse Solomon, KS

Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.

Did it verify

Not verified. The Iowa Environmental Mesonet's Cow found no qualifying storm report inside this tornado warning while it was in force. That is not proof nothing happened: reports are thin where few people live.

Cow counts a report within 15 km of the polygon while the warning was in force: a tornado for a tornado warning; hail of 1 inch or more, a gust of 58 mph or more or wind damage for a severe thunderstorm warning; a flash flood report for a flash flood warning.

The watch it was issued in

The SPC watch in force over the same counties when this warning went out.

IssuedProductOfficeLasted
Jun 8, 7:34 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WatchSPC5 hr

The nearest sounding before it

Topeka, KS (KTOP), launched 00:00Z, 1.9 hours before the alert went out and 148 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Topeka, KS at 00:00Z on 2026-06-09Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 2597 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°0°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Topeka, KS at 00:00Z on 2026-06-09The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 46 square meters per square second.193958Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
2597 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-19 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
661 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
26 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
46 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
52 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.2

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

368 
WFUS53 KTOP 090155
TORTOP
KSC041-090245-
/O.NEW.KTOP.TO.W.0050.260609T0155Z-260609T0245Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Topeka KS
855 PM CDT Mon Jun 8 2026

The National Weather Service in Topeka has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  West central Dickinson County in central Kansas...

* Until 945 PM CDT.

* At 855 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located near New Cambria, moving east at 15 mph.

  HAZARD...Tornado and hail up to two inches in diameter.

  SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation. Funnel clouds and a brief 
           tornado have been reported with this storm in Saline 
           County.

  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...
  Solomon.

This includes Interstate 70 between mile markers 267 and 271.
 
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

LAT...LON 3893 9737 3894 9737 3895 9728 3873 9727
      3876 9737 3891 9737 3892 9738 3893 9738
TIME...MOT...LOC 0155Z 266DEG 12KT 3884 9747 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...2.00 IN

$$

Flanagan
3 follow-up statements
519 
WWUS53 KTOP 090205
SVSTOP

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Topeka KS
905 PM CDT Mon Jun 8 2026

KSC041-090245-
/O.CON.KTOP.TO.W.0050.000000T0000Z-260609T0245Z/
Dickinson-
905 PM CDT Mon Jun 8 2026

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 945 PM CDT FOR WEST
CENTRAL DICKINSON COUNTY...

At 905 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 4 miles southeast of New Cambria, moving east at 10 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and tennis ball 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.

This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
west central Dickinson County.

This includes Interstate 70 between mile markers 270 and 271.
 
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

LAT...LON 3873 9727 3876 9737 3891 9737 3894 9728
TIME...MOT...LOC 0205Z 285DEG 11KT 3883 9744 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...2.50 IN

$$

Flanagan
753 
WWUS53 KTOP 090212
SVSTOP

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Topeka KS
912 PM CDT Mon Jun 8 2026

KSC041-090245-
/O.CON.KTOP.TO.W.0050.000000T0000Z-260609T0245Z/
Dickinson-
912 PM CDT Mon Jun 8 2026

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 945 PM CDT FOR WEST
CENTRAL DICKINSON COUNTY...

At 912 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 7 miles south of Solomon, moving east at 20 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and tennis ball 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.

This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
west central Dickinson County.

This includes Interstate 70 between mile markers 270 and 271.
 
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

LAT...LON 3873 9727 3876 9737 3891 9737 3894 9728
TIME...MOT...LOC 0212Z 285DEG 16KT 3881 9736 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...2.50 IN

$$

Flanagan
066 
WWUS53 KTOP 090236
SVSTOP

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Topeka KS
936 PM CDT Mon Jun 8 2026

KSC041-090245-
/O.CON.KTOP.TO.W.0050.000000T0000Z-260609T0245Z/
Dickinson-
936 PM CDT Mon Jun 8 2026

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 945 PM CDT FOR WEST
CENTRAL DICKINSON COUNTY...

At 935 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 5 miles north of Carlton, moving east at 10 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and golf ball 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.

This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
west central Dickinson County.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

LAT...LON 3883 9737 3881 9727 3873 9727 3876 9737
TIME...MOT...LOC 0235Z 281DEG 10KT 3876 9733 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.75 IN

$$

Flanagan

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this tornado warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Topeka, KS wrote its last area forecast discussion before this tornado warning went out at Jun 8, 3:16 PM CDT, 5 hours 39 minutes earlier. Its key messages:

  • Confidence is increasing in severe storms moving across the area this evening, with the highest threat towards north central KS. Damaging wind is the main hazard, along with large hail and a tornado or two.
  • Heavy rainfall with localized flooding is also possible, so a Flood Watch has been issued for this evening and overnight.
  • Hot and humid conditions take shape Tuesday. Heat Advisory has been expanded area-wide.
  • Additional storm chances come later this week, particularly Wednesday, followed by cooler temperatures to end the week.
Area forecast discussion, Jun 8, 3:16 PM CDT, 5 hours 39 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Topeka KS
316 PM CDT Mon Jun 8 2026

.KEY MESSAGES...

- Confidence is increasing in severe storms moving across the area
this evening, with the highest threat towards north central KS.
Damaging wind is the main hazard, along with large hail and a
tornado or two.

- Heavy rainfall with localized flooding is also possible, so a
Flood Watch has been issued for this evening and overnight.

- Hot and humid conditions take shape Tuesday. Heat Advisory has
been expanded area-wide.

- Additional storm chances come later this week, particularly
Wednesday, followed by cooler temperatures to end the week.

&&

.DISCUSSION...
Issued at 316 PM CDT Mon Jun 8 2026

Large-scale pattern via water vapor imagery shows broad troughing
across the western CONUS with one shortwave now moving well north
into Canada and another shortwave trough axis off the Pacific coast.
Surface low pressure is located near the TX/OK panhandles and
southwest KS, with a warm front extending out of that across our
area north of the I-70 corridor. An outflow boundary is noted via
visible satellite near the KS/NE border into south central NE. Ahead
of these boundaries, a very moist and unstable air mass is in place
across our area with 4000-5000 J/kg of CAPE and dew points in the
low/mid 70s.

By early this evening, there looks to be just enough sfc convergence
near the center of the low towards central KS as well as in the
aforementioned area along the KS/NE border. This would initially
allow for a few discrete supercells to develop before they congeal
into a line later this evening. As mentioned earlier, we have plenty
of instability, and deep-layer shear of 35-40 kts would support a
damaging wind and large hail threat. Additionally, backed sfc winds
result in veering low-level winds with 0-3km shear around 30 kts, so
there is a reasonable tornado risk with initial discrete cells as
well. CAMs this morning have been consistent in these cells evolving
into an MCS, resulting in damaging wind becoming the primary severe
weather threat with time. If storms are progressive enough in
nature, flooding could be less of an issue, but if they turn into
more of an east-west oriented line with training (as indicated in
some of the morning CAM guidance as well), this would present a
bigger flooding threat. In any case, Pwat looks to approach or
exceed 2 inches, which is even higher than it has been in recent
days. HREF mean has a swath of QPF amounts between 1-1.5", which
seems like a reasonable average for most locations. However, 90th
percentile has a swath of 2-4" along the I-70 corridor with
individual HREF members showing isolated pockets of locally higher
amounts than that. The HREF also has a signal for rainfall rates at
least an inch per hour along and south of I-70 this evening. With
this in mind along, decided to go ahead with a Flood Watch given
that much of the CWA is sensitive to high rainfall rates with the
recent heavy rain in the area.

Storms should move out of the area before sunrise Tuesday, leaving a
hot and muggy air mass in place for the day. Portions of the area
are more on the marginal side for a Heat Advisory, but considering
this is the first one of the year, decided to expand the advisory to
include the entire area with most places likely reaching heat
indices around 105, even if only a few degrees short.

Most rain west of the area looks to dissipate before it reaches much
of our area, with the exception of perhaps our far western counties
in the evening. The next best chance for storms comes Wednesday
afternoon and evening with an approaching cold front, which could
present another risk for severe storms. That front pushes east into
Thursday, with lower storm chances lingering in far eastern KS that
afternoon. Wednesday may bring another day of heat indices around
105 degrees for portions of the area, but this looks to be less
widespread compared to Tuesday. From there, temperatures cool down
later in the week behind the cold front with highs in the 80s
and lows in the 60s from Thursday onward.

&&

.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z TUESDAY/...
Issued at 1233 PM CDT Mon Jun 8 2026

Guidance from 12Z CAMs has been consistent on maintaining a cluster
of storms moving in from northwest and north central KS this
evening. Have gone with a 3-hour window for TS as a best first
guess, although timing adjustments may be needed. Otherwise, expect
MVFR cigs this afternoon to eventually lift to VFR later this
afternoon. South winds pick up above 10 kts toward the end of the
period.

&&

.TOP WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
Heat Advisory from noon to 9 PM CDT Tuesday for KSZ008-KSZ009-
KSZ010-KSZ011-KSZ012-KSZ020-KSZ021-KSZ022-KSZ023-KSZ024-KSZ026-
KSZ034-KSZ035-KSZ036-KSZ037-KSZ038-KSZ039-KSZ040-KSZ054-KSZ055-
KSZ056-KSZ058-KSZ059.
Flood Watch from 7 PM CDT this evening through Tuesday morning for
KSZ020-KSZ021-KSZ022-KSZ023-KSZ024-KSZ026-KSZ034-KSZ035-KSZ036-
KSZ037-KSZ038-KSZ039-KSZ040-KSZ054-KSZ055-KSZ056-KSZ058-KSZ059.

&&

DISCUSSION...Picha
AVIATION...Picha
Hazardous weather outlook, Jun 8, 3:20 PM CDT, 5 hours 35 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Topeka KS
320 PM CDT Mon Jun 8 2026

KSZ008>012-020>024-026-034>040-054>056-058-059-092030-
Republic-Washington-Marshall-Nemaha-Brown-Cloud-Clay-Riley-
Pottawatomie-Jackson-Jefferson-Ottawa-Dickinson-Geary-Morris-
Wabaunsee-Shawnee-Douglas-Lyon-Osage-Franklin-Coffey-Anderson-
320 PM CDT Mon Jun 8 2026

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of central Kansas,
east central Kansas, north central Kansas, and northeast Kansas.

.DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight

There is an enhanced risk for severe storms this evening. Damaging
winds, large hail, a tornado or two, and heavy rainfall are all
possible.

A Flood Watch has been issued from 7 PM this evening into the
overnight hours. A quick inch or two of rain is probable, although
localized amounts up to 2 to 4 inches with high rainfall rates
could lead to flooding.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday

A heat advisory has been posted for the entire area Tuesday from
noon until 9pm. Heat indices are forecast to be around 105
degrees. Avoid strenuous outdoor activity Tuesday afternoon and
early evening.

There is a 40 to 60 percent chance for thunderstorms Wednesday
afternoon and evening across parts of northeast and east central
Kansas. If storms develop, they could become severe with large
hail, damaging winds and heavy rain potential hazards.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotters may be needed this evening.

In the hours before

Local storm report, Jun 8, 8:40 PM CDT, 15 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Topeka KS
840 PM CDT Mon Jun 8 2026

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0832 PM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     Minneapolis             39.12N 97.71W
06/08/2026                   Ottawa             KS   Storm Chaser

            Power lines downed and power outage in
            Minneapolis, KS.

&&
Local storm report, Jun 8, 8:53 PM CDT, 2 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Topeka KS
853 PM CDT Mon Jun 8 2026

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0850 PM     Hail             1 W Solomon             38.92N 97.37W
06/08/2026  M1.75 Inch       Dickinson          KS   Emergency Mngr

&&

The office that day

Everything else NWS Topeka, KS issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jun 8, 8:15 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningTOPCloud, Ottawa60 min
Jun 8, 8:41 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningTOPDickinson, Ottawa49 min
Jun 8, 9:03 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threatTOPDickinson57 min
Jun 8, 9:14 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threatTOPClay, Cloud, Dickinson, Ottawa46 min
Jun 8, 9:23 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threatTOPDickinson40 min
Jun 8, 9:28 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Destructive damage threatTOPDickinson47 min
Jun 8, 9:30 PM CDTTornado WarningTOPDickinson26 min
Jun 8, 9:53 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threatTOPClay, Dickinson, Geary, Riley52 min
Jun 8, 9:54 PM CDTFlash Flood WarningTOPDickinson, Ottawa9 hr
Jun 8, 9:57 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryTOPClay, Dickinson, Ottawa5 hr
Jun 8, 10:05 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threatTOPDickinson, Morris55 min
Jun 8, 10:13 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threatTOPGeary, Pottawatomie, Riley, Wabaunsee47 min
Jun 8, 10:23 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threatTOPGeary, Morris, Wabaunsee67 min
Jun 8, 10:41 PM CDTTornado WarningTOPMorris20 min
Jun 8, 10:55 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threatTOPJackson, Pottawatomie, Shawnee, Wabaunsee66 min
Jun 8, 10:55 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threatTOPCoffey, Lyon, Morris, Osage, Shawnee, Wabaunsee65 min
Jun 8, 10:57 PM CDTFlash Flood WarningTOPClay, Dickinson, Geary, Pottawatomie, Riley8 hr
Jun 8, 11:08 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryTOPDickinson, Morris3 hr
Jun 8, 11:17 PM CDTTornado WarningTOPLyon, Osage28 min
Jun 8, 11:42 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningTOPAnderson, Coffey, Douglas, Franklin, Jackson, Jefferson and 3 more63 min
Jun 8, 11:51 PM CDTRiver Flood WarningTOPDickinson34 hr
Jun 8, 11:53 PM CDTRiver Flood WarningTOPDickinson, Ottawa, Saline4 days
Jun 8, 11:55 PM CDTRiver Flood WarningTOPDickinson63 hr
Jun 8, 11:56 PM CDTRiver Flood WarningTOPOttawa4 days
Jun 8, 11:59 PM CDTAreal Flood WarningTOPDickinson, Geary, Morris, Wabaunsee33 min
Jun 9, 12:07 AM CDTTornado WarningTOPDouglas, Jefferson, Shawnee23 min
Jun 9, 12:14 AM CDTFlash Flood WarningTOPPottawatomie, Riley, Shawnee, Wabaunsee6 hr
Jun 9, 12:22 AM CDTFlash Flood WarningTOPJackson, Jefferson, Shawnee, Wabaunsee6 hr
Jun 9, 12:27 AM CDTFlash Flood Warning Considerable damage threatTOPOttawa6 hr
Jun 9, 12:32 AM CDTFlash Flood WarningTOPDickinson, Geary, Morris, Wabaunsee6 hr
Jun 9, 12:37 AM CDTRiver Flood WarningTOPRiley10 hr
Jun 9, 12:43 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threatTOPAnderson, Coffey, Douglas, Franklin, Jefferson, Osage and 1 more32 min
Jun 9, 12:48 AM CDTFlash Flood WarningTOPDouglas, Jefferson6 hr
Jun 9, 12:53 AM CDTRiver Flood WarningTOPShawnee8 hr
Jun 9, 1:22 AM CDTFlash Flood Warning Considerable damage threatTOPShawnee5 hr
Jun 9, 2:08 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementTOPCloud37 min
Jun 9, 2:17 AM CDTFlash Flood WarningTOPLyon, Morris, Wabaunsee4 hr
Jun 9, 2:24 AM CDTRiver Flood WarningTOPWabaunsee18 hr
Jun 9, 2:48 AM CDTFlash Flood WarningTOPClay, Dickinson, Ottawa4 hr
Jun 9, 3:12 AM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryTOPClay, Cloud, Pottawatomie, Riley2 hr
Jun 9, 3:27 AM CDTRiver Flood WarningTOPGeary11 hr
Jun 9, 3:27 AM CDTRiver Flood WarningTOPGeary51 hr
Jun 9, 3:37 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementTOPRiley23 min
Jun 9, 6:23 AM CDTAreal Flood WarningTOPClay, Dickinson, Geary, Morris, Ottawa, Pottawatomie and 2 more6 hr
Jun 9, 12:01 PM CDTAreal Flood WarningTOPDickinson, Ottawa6 hr

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.