Neodesha tornado: Twister reportedly on ground heading east; scary videos as PDS warning issued for parts of Kansas
A tornado was reportedly spotted on ground near Neodesha, in Kansas on Sunday and is believed to be heading east.
“Neodesha Ks tornado warning. On the ground headed east at 30 mph,” a local news page warned sharing a photo of the areas to be affected.
This comes after the National Weather Service (NWS) issued a tornado warning for Neodesha until 7:30pm CDT.
One person commented “Radar indicated PDS needed.” However, the NWS site initially did not show any PDS warning for the area. NWS notes such warnings are issued ‘in rare situations when long-lived, strong and violent tornadoes are possible.’
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A later update from NWS noted it to be a ‘life threatening situation’. “PDS Tornado Warning,” one page added, sharing the NWS news.
Meanwhile, scary videos and photos were shared online.
Neodesha tornado: Scary visuals emerge
“Tornado warned supercell near Neodesha, Kansas,” one person wrote.
Another person shared photos from the tornado formation in Kansas from when it was near Elk City. “New cycle about to drop a monster,” they observed.
Neodesha schools issued a statement amid the tornado warning. “Storm shelters at Heller, North Lawn and NHS are being opened due to a tornado warning in our area,” they wrote on Facebook.
Fears amid Neodesha tornado warning
The report of the tornado headed towards Neodesha sparked fears among many. “BE SAFE AND MAY GOD PROTECT YOU,” one person remarked on Facebook. Another added “TORNADO HEADING TOWARDS NEODESHA TAKE COVER.”
Yet another person said “Kansas, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado is on the ground south of Neodesha. This is a PDS, take cover NOW!.” also claiming it to be a PDS.
A person also chipped in, saying “Confirmed tornado warning south of Neodesha, Kansas moving east.” They added “Moving into the Parsons, Kansas area.” Another person tracking the situation wrote “It’s moving East. Neodesha has a large tornado supercell moving in right now sycamore has been added.”
An auto-weather tracker also posted on X “Damaging tornado on the ground in southeastern Kansas, moving east at 25 MPH. If you are in Neodesha, KS, get underground NOW. This storm is tracking directly toward Northgate Mobile Estates and Wilson Medical Center.”