Full Notification

TORSGF The National Weather Service in Springfield has issued a

* Tornado Warning for... Cherokee County in southeastern Kansas...

* Until 230 PM CST.

* At 201 PM CST, a confirmed tornado was located over Chetopa, moving northeast at 45 mph. HAZARD...Damaging tornado and quarter size hail. SOURCE...Law enforcement confirmed tornado. 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... Baxter Springs, Columbus, Scammon, Treece, Roseland, Picher, Neutral, Melrose, Carona, Skidmore, Hallowell, Sherwin, Faulkner, Stippville, and Crestline.

* AFFECTED AREAS: CHEROKEE, KS

Instructions:

To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. 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. To report severe weather contact your nearest law enforcement agency. They will send your report to the National Weather Service office in Springfield. This cluster of thunderstorms is capable of producing tornadoes and widespread significant wind damage. Do not wait to see or hear the tornado. For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.