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2019 [KDDC] DODGE_CITY Tornado (TO) Warning (W) Number 19

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Storm Based Warning History

520 
WFUS53 KDDC 180148
TORDDC
KSC025-057-119-180230-
/O.NEW.KDDC.TO.W.0019.190518T0148Z-190518T0230Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Dodge City KS
848 PM CDT Fri May 17 2019

The National Weather Service in Dodge City has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Eastern Ford County in southwestern Kansas...
  Northeastern Meade County in southwestern Kansas...
  Northwestern Clark County in southwestern Kansas...

* Until 930 PM CDT.

* At 848 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located very near Minneola,
  moving northeast at 45 mph.

  HAZARD...Damaging tornado and tennis ball 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.

* The tornado will be near...
  Bloom around 900 PM CDT.
  Kingsdown around 910 PM CDT.
  Ford around 915 PM CDT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

LAT...LON 3731 10003 3744 10018 3786 9976 3749 9956
TIME...MOT...LOC 0148Z 227DEG 40KT 3743 10004 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
HAIL...2.50IN

$$

RUSSELL
427 
WWUS53 KDDC 180205
SVSDDC

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Dodge City KS
905 PM CDT Fri May 17 2019

KSC119-180212-
/O.CAN.KDDC.TO.W.0019.000000T0000Z-190518T0230Z/
Meade KS-
905 PM CDT Fri May 17 2019

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN MEADE COUNTY IS CANCELLED...
    
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out 
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until midnight CDT for southwestern
Kansas.

LAT...LON 3737 10009 3739 10009 3739 10011 3747 10011
      3747 10014 3748 10014 3786 9976 3749 9956
      3731 10003
TIME...MOT...LOC 0202Z 205DEG 42KT 3755 9995 

$$

KSC025-057-180230-
/O.CON.KDDC.TO.W.0019.000000T0000Z-190518T0230Z/
Ford KS-Clark KS-
905 PM CDT Fri May 17 2019

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 930 PM CDT FOR EASTERN
FORD AND NORTHWESTERN CLARK COUNTIES...
    
At 902 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located near Bloom, moving
northeast at 40 mph.

HAZARD...Damaging tornado and tennis ball size hail.

SOURCE...Law enforcement confirmed tornado. Multiple reports of a 
         large damaging tornado north of Bloom. 

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 tornado will be near...
  Ford around 915 PM CDT.
  Spearville around 930 PM CDT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

LAT...LON 3737 10009 3739 10009 3739 10011 3747 10011
      3747 10014 3748 10014 3786 9976 3749 9956
      3731 10003
TIME...MOT...LOC 0202Z 205DEG 42KT 3755 9995 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
HAIL...2.50IN

$$

RUSSELL
133 
WWUS53 KDDC 180221
SVSDDC

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Dodge City KS
921 PM CDT Fri May 17 2019

KSC025-180230-
/O.CAN.KDDC.TO.W.0019.000000T0000Z-190518T0230Z/
Clark KS-
921 PM CDT Fri May 17 2019

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHWESTERN CLARK COUNTY IS CANCELLED...
    
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out 
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until midnight CDT for southwestern
Kansas.

LAT...LON 3747 9987 3753 10000 3756 10006 3786 9976
      3758 9961 3751 9976
TIME...MOT...LOC 0220Z 212DEG 40KT 3764 9982 

$$

KSC057-180230-
/O.CON.KDDC.TO.W.0019.000000T0000Z-190518T0230Z/
Ford KS-
921 PM CDT Fri May 17 2019

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 930 PM CDT FOR EASTERN
FORD COUNTY...
    
At 920 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located near Ford, moving northeast at 40 mph.

This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

SOURCE...Law enforcement confirmed tornado.

IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris may 
         be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes 
         will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes, 
         businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction 
         is possible.

This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
eastern Ford County.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is on the ground. To protect your life, 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.

Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!

A large and extremely dangerous tornado is on the ground. take
immediate tornado precautions. this is an emergency situation.

&&

LAT...LON 3747 9987 3753 10000 3756 10006 3786 9976
      3758 9961 3751 9976
TIME...MOT...LOC 0220Z 212DEG 40KT 3764 9982 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL...2.50IN

$$

RUSSELL
Permalink to 201905180148-KDDC-WFUS53-TORDDC
520 
WFUS53 KDDC 180148
TORDDC
KSC025-057-119-180230-
/O.NEW.KDDC.TO.W.0019.190518T0148Z-190518T0230Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Dodge City KS
848 PM CDT Fri May 17 2019

The National Weather Service in Dodge City has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Eastern Ford County in southwestern Kansas...
  Northeastern Meade County in southwestern Kansas...
  Northwestern Clark County in southwestern Kansas...

* Until 930 PM CDT.

* At 848 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located very near Minneola,
  moving northeast at 45 mph.

  HAZARD...Damaging tornado and tennis ball 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.

* The tornado will be near...
  Bloom around 900 PM CDT.
  Kingsdown around 910 PM CDT.
  Ford around 915 PM CDT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

LAT...LON 3731 10003 3744 10018 3786 9976 3749 9956
TIME...MOT...LOC 0148Z 227DEG 40KT 3743 10004 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
HAIL...2.50IN

$$

RUSSELL
Permalink to 201905180205-KDDC-WWUS53-SVSDDC
427 
WWUS53 KDDC 180205
SVSDDC

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Dodge City KS
905 PM CDT Fri May 17 2019

KSC119-180212-
/O.CAN.KDDC.TO.W.0019.000000T0000Z-190518T0230Z/
Meade KS-
905 PM CDT Fri May 17 2019

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN MEADE COUNTY IS CANCELLED...
    
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out 
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until midnight CDT for southwestern
Kansas.

LAT...LON 3737 10009 3739 10009 3739 10011 3747 10011
      3747 10014 3748 10014 3786 9976 3749 9956
      3731 10003
TIME...MOT...LOC 0202Z 205DEG 42KT 3755 9995 

$$

KSC025-057-180230-
/O.CON.KDDC.TO.W.0019.000000T0000Z-190518T0230Z/
Ford KS-Clark KS-
905 PM CDT Fri May 17 2019

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 930 PM CDT FOR EASTERN
FORD AND NORTHWESTERN CLARK COUNTIES...
    
At 902 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located near Bloom, moving
northeast at 40 mph.

HAZARD...Damaging tornado and tennis ball size hail.

SOURCE...Law enforcement confirmed tornado. Multiple reports of a 
         large damaging tornado north of Bloom. 

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 tornado will be near...
  Ford around 915 PM CDT.
  Spearville around 930 PM CDT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

LAT...LON 3737 10009 3739 10009 3739 10011 3747 10011
      3747 10014 3748 10014 3786 9976 3749 9956
      3731 10003
TIME...MOT...LOC 0202Z 205DEG 42KT 3755 9995 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
HAIL...2.50IN

$$

RUSSELL
Permalink to 201905180221-KDDC-WWUS53-SVSDDC
133 
WWUS53 KDDC 180221
SVSDDC

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Dodge City KS
921 PM CDT Fri May 17 2019

KSC025-180230-
/O.CAN.KDDC.TO.W.0019.000000T0000Z-190518T0230Z/
Clark KS-
921 PM CDT Fri May 17 2019

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHWESTERN CLARK COUNTY IS CANCELLED...
    
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out 
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until midnight CDT for southwestern
Kansas.

LAT...LON 3747 9987 3753 10000 3756 10006 3786 9976
      3758 9961 3751 9976
TIME...MOT...LOC 0220Z 212DEG 40KT 3764 9982 

$$

KSC057-180230-
/O.CON.KDDC.TO.W.0019.000000T0000Z-190518T0230Z/
Ford KS-
921 PM CDT Fri May 17 2019

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 930 PM CDT FOR EASTERN
FORD COUNTY...
    
At 920 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located near Ford, moving northeast at 40 mph.

This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

SOURCE...Law enforcement confirmed tornado.

IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris may 
         be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes 
         will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes, 
         businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction 
         is possible.

This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
eastern Ford County.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is on the ground. To protect your life, 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.

Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!

A large and extremely dangerous tornado is on the ground. take
immediate tornado precautions. this is an emergency situation.

&&

LAT...LON 3747 9987 3753 10000 3756 10006 3786 9976
      3758 9961 3751 9976
TIME...MOT...LOC 0220Z 212DEG 40KT 3764 9982 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL...2.50IN

$$

RUSSELL

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