Observed this strong-looking tornado for about ten minutes between 4:49-4:59pm, would rope-out as another tornado developed behind it.
Tornado #499 • September 30, 2026 – Olmitz, Kansas
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Chase Log: September 30, 2026
Chase of the Year! Eight Tornadoes Documented, Including Tornado #500!
Central Kansas (1039 miles)
Remnants of former Hurricane Polo spun into Kansas, helping spawn a localized tornado outbreak where I documented eight twisters, including my 500th career tornado!
• TORNADOES: 8
• MAX HAIL: None
• FLOODING: Observed
• DAMAGE: Observed
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