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2019 [KSGF] SPRINGFIELD Tornado (TO) Warning (W) Number 69

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Storm Based Warning History

635 
WFUS53 KSGF 230019
TORSGF
KSC021-230100-
/O.NEW.KSGF.TO.W.0069.190523T0019Z-190523T0100Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Springfield MO
719 PM CDT Wed May 22 2019

The National Weather Service in Springfield has issued a

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

* Until 800 PM CDT.
    
* At 719 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located near Commerce, or near Miami, moving east at 35 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.

* Locations impacted include...
  Baxter Springs...                 Columbus...
  Galena...                         Lowell...
  Treece...                         Neutral...
  Melrose...                        Riverton...
  Crestline...                      Lawton...

This includes Interstate 44 near mile marker 0.
 
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 3722 9479 3725 9462 3700 9462 3700 9507
      3703 9507
TIME...MOT...LOC 0019Z 248DEG 30KT 3694 9495 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...1.75IN

$$

Schaumann
993 
WWUS53 KSGF 230029
SVSSGF

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Springfield MO
729 PM CDT Wed May 22 2019

KSC021-230100-
/O.CON.KSGF.TO.W.0069.000000T0000Z-190523T0100Z/
Cherokee KS-
729 PM CDT Wed May 22 2019

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 800 PM CDT FOR SOUTHERN
CHEROKEE COUNTY...
    
At 729 PM CDT, a large and extremely dangerous tornado was located
near Treece, or 7 miles north of Miami, moving northeast at 30 mph.

This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

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.

Locations impacted include...
Baxter Springs...                 Columbus...
Galena...                         Lowell...
Treece...                         Neutral...
Melrose...                        Riverton...
Crestline...                      Lawton...

This includes Interstate 44 near mile marker 0.
 
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is developing. 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.

&&

LAT...LON 3722 9479 3725 9462 3700 9462 3700 9507
      3703 9507
TIME...MOT...LOC 0029Z 239DEG 25KT 3698 9490 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL...1.75IN

$$

Schaumann
179 
WWUS53 KSGF 230036
SVSSGF

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Springfield MO
736 PM CDT Wed May 22 2019

KSC021-230100-
/O.CON.KSGF.TO.W.0069.000000T0000Z-190523T0100Z/
Cherokee KS-
736 PM CDT Wed May 22 2019

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 800 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN CHEROKEE COUNTY...
        
At 736 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located over Treece, or near Baxter Springs, moving northeast at 35
mph.

This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

SOURCE...Radar 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.

Locations impacted include...
Baxter Springs...                 Galena...
Lowell...                         Treece...
Riverton...                       Neutral...

This includes Interstate 44 near mile marker 0.
 
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.

&&

LAT...LON 3713 9481 3719 9462 3700 9462 3700 9495
      3709 9494
TIME...MOT...LOC 0036Z 242DEG 28KT 3702 9485 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL...1.75IN

$$

Schaumann
647 
WWUS53 KSGF 230047
SVSSGF

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Springfield MO
747 PM CDT Wed May 22 2019

KSC021-230100-
/O.CON.KSGF.TO.W.0069.000000T0000Z-190523T0100Z/
Cherokee KS-
747 PM CDT Wed May 22 2019

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 800 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN CHEROKEE COUNTY...
        
At 746 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located near Baxter Springs, moving northeast at 30 mph.

This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

SOURCE...Radar 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.

Locations impacted include...
Baxter Springs...                 Galena...
Lowell...                         Riverton...
Neutral...                        

This includes Interstate 44 near mile marker 0.
 
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.

&&

LAT...LON 3719 9462 3700 9462 3700 9484 3710 9484
TIME...MOT...LOC 0046Z 242DEG 25KT 3705 9480 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL...2.00IN

$$

Schaumann
Permalink to 201905230019-KSGF-WFUS53-TORSGF
635 
WFUS53 KSGF 230019
TORSGF
KSC021-230100-
/O.NEW.KSGF.TO.W.0069.190523T0019Z-190523T0100Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Springfield MO
719 PM CDT Wed May 22 2019

The National Weather Service in Springfield has issued a

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

* Until 800 PM CDT.
    
* At 719 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located near Commerce, or near Miami, moving east at 35 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.

* Locations impacted include...
  Baxter Springs...                 Columbus...
  Galena...                         Lowell...
  Treece...                         Neutral...
  Melrose...                        Riverton...
  Crestline...                      Lawton...

This includes Interstate 44 near mile marker 0.
 
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 3722 9479 3725 9462 3700 9462 3700 9507
      3703 9507
TIME...MOT...LOC 0019Z 248DEG 30KT 3694 9495 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...1.75IN

$$

Schaumann
Permalink to 201905230029-KSGF-WWUS53-SVSSGF
993 
WWUS53 KSGF 230029
SVSSGF

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Springfield MO
729 PM CDT Wed May 22 2019

KSC021-230100-
/O.CON.KSGF.TO.W.0069.000000T0000Z-190523T0100Z/
Cherokee KS-
729 PM CDT Wed May 22 2019

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 800 PM CDT FOR SOUTHERN
CHEROKEE COUNTY...
    
At 729 PM CDT, a large and extremely dangerous tornado was located
near Treece, or 7 miles north of Miami, moving northeast at 30 mph.

This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

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.

Locations impacted include...
Baxter Springs...                 Columbus...
Galena...                         Lowell...
Treece...                         Neutral...
Melrose...                        Riverton...
Crestline...                      Lawton...

This includes Interstate 44 near mile marker 0.
 
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is developing. 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.

&&

LAT...LON 3722 9479 3725 9462 3700 9462 3700 9507
      3703 9507
TIME...MOT...LOC 0029Z 239DEG 25KT 3698 9490 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL...1.75IN

$$

Schaumann
Permalink to 201905230036-KSGF-WWUS53-SVSSGF
179 
WWUS53 KSGF 230036
SVSSGF

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Springfield MO
736 PM CDT Wed May 22 2019

KSC021-230100-
/O.CON.KSGF.TO.W.0069.000000T0000Z-190523T0100Z/
Cherokee KS-
736 PM CDT Wed May 22 2019

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 800 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN CHEROKEE COUNTY...
        
At 736 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located over Treece, or near Baxter Springs, moving northeast at 35
mph.

This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

SOURCE...Radar 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.

Locations impacted include...
Baxter Springs...                 Galena...
Lowell...                         Treece...
Riverton...                       Neutral...

This includes Interstate 44 near mile marker 0.
 
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.

&&

LAT...LON 3713 9481 3719 9462 3700 9462 3700 9495
      3709 9494
TIME...MOT...LOC 0036Z 242DEG 28KT 3702 9485 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL...1.75IN

$$

Schaumann
Permalink to 201905230047-KSGF-WWUS53-SVSSGF
647 
WWUS53 KSGF 230047
SVSSGF

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Springfield MO
747 PM CDT Wed May 22 2019

KSC021-230100-
/O.CON.KSGF.TO.W.0069.000000T0000Z-190523T0100Z/
Cherokee KS-
747 PM CDT Wed May 22 2019

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 800 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN CHEROKEE COUNTY...
        
At 746 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located near Baxter Springs, moving northeast at 30 mph.

This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

SOURCE...Radar 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.

Locations impacted include...
Baxter Springs...                 Galena...
Lowell...                         Riverton...
Neutral...                        

This includes Interstate 44 near mile marker 0.
 
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.

&&

LAT...LON 3719 9462 3700 9462 3700 9484 3710 9484
TIME...MOT...LOC 0046Z 242DEG 25KT 3705 9480 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL...2.00IN

$$

Schaumann

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