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2019 [KTOP] TOPEKA Tornado (TO) Warning (W) Number 9

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Storm Based Warning History

493 
WFUS53 KTOP 212320
TORTOP
KSC085-177-220000-
/O.NEW.KTOP.TO.W.0009.190521T2320Z-190522T0000Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Topeka KS
620 PM CDT Tue May 21 2019

The National Weather Service in Topeka has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Northwestern Shawnee County in east central Kansas...
  Jackson County in northeastern Kansas...

* Until 700 PM CDT.

* At 619 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located near Delia, moving
  northeast at 30 mph.

  HAZARD...Damaging tornado and half dollar size hail.

  SOURCE...Emergency Management 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...
  Potawatomi Reservation around 640 PM CDT.
  Mayetta around 650 PM CDT.
  Holton, Denison and Circleville around 700 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 3912 9591 3916 9604 3920 9604 3957 9585
      3957 9580 3943 9558
TIME...MOT...LOC 2319Z 211DEG 26KT 3920 9593 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
HAIL...1.25IN

$$

Skow
811 
WWUS53 KTOP 212325 RRA
SVSTOP

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Topeka KS
625 PM CDT Tue May 21 2019

KSC085-177-220000-
/O.CON.KTOP.TO.W.0009.000000T0000Z-190522T0000Z/
Shawnee-Jackson-
625 PM CDT Tue May 21 2019

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 700 PM CDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN SHAWNEE AND JACKSON COUNTIES...
    
At 625 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located near Delia, moving northeast at 30 mph.

This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

SOURCE...Emergency management 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.

The tornado will be near...
  Potawatomi Reservation around 640 PM CDT.
  Mayetta around 645 PM CDT.
  Holton, Denison and Circleville around 700 PM CDT.

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 3918 9585 3920 9604 3957 9585 3957 9580
      3943 9558
TIME...MOT...LOC 2325Z 211DEG 26KT 3924 9590 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL...1.50IN

$$

Skow
594 
WWUS53 KTOP 212331
SVSTOP

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Topeka KS
631 PM CDT Tue May 21 2019

KSC177-212340-
/O.CAN.KTOP.TO.W.0009.000000T0000Z-190522T0000Z/
Shawnee-
631 PM CDT Tue May 21 2019

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

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CDT for
northeastern Kansas.

LAT...LON 3922 9582 3927 9597 3957 9585 3957 9580
      3943 9558
TIME...MOT...LOC 2330Z 211DEG 26KT 3928 9587 

$$

KSC085-220000-
/O.CON.KTOP.TO.W.0009.000000T0000Z-190522T0000Z/
Jackson-
631 PM CDT Tue May 21 2019

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 700 PM CDT FOR CENTRAL
JACKSON COUNTY...
    
At 630 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located 4 miles south of Potawatomi Reservation, moving northeast at
30 mph.

This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

SOURCE...Emergency management 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.

The tornado will be near...
  Potawatomi Reservation around 640 PM CDT.
  Mayetta around 645 PM CDT.
  Holton, Denison and Circleville around 700 PM CDT.

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 3922 9582 3927 9597 3957 9585 3957 9580
      3943 9558
TIME...MOT...LOC 2330Z 211DEG 26KT 3928 9587 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL...1.50IN

$$

Skow
475 
WWUS53 KTOP 212341
SVSTOP

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Topeka KS
641 PM CDT Tue May 21 2019

KSC085-220000-
/O.CON.KTOP.TO.W.0009.000000T0000Z-190522T0000Z/
Jackson-
641 PM CDT Tue May 21 2019

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 700 PM CDT FOR CENTRAL
JACKSON COUNTY...
    
At 641 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Potawatomi Reservation, moving northeast at 30 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and quarter 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.

This dangerous storm will be near...
  Mayetta around 645 PM CDT.
  Denison around 655 PM CDT.
  Holton around 700 PM CDT.

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 3932 9571 3937 9588 3957 9582 3957 9580
      3943 9558
TIME...MOT...LOC 2341Z 211DEG 26KT 3935 9582 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...1.00IN

$$

Skow
416 
WWUS53 KTOP 212345
SVSTOP

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Topeka KS
645 PM CDT Tue May 21 2019

KSC085-220000-
/O.CON.KTOP.TO.W.0009.000000T0000Z-190522T0000Z/
Jackson-
645 PM CDT Tue May 21 2019

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 700 PM CDT FOR CENTRAL
JACKSON COUNTY...
        
At 645 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located near Denison, moving
northeast at 30 mph.

HAZARD...Damaging tornado and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Radar 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.

This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
central Jackson County.

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 3932 9571 3937 9588 3957 9582 3957 9580
      3943 9558
TIME...MOT...LOC 2345Z 214DEG 28KT 3940 9569 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
HAIL...1.00IN

$$

Skow
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493 
WFUS53 KTOP 212320
TORTOP
KSC085-177-220000-
/O.NEW.KTOP.TO.W.0009.190521T2320Z-190522T0000Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Topeka KS
620 PM CDT Tue May 21 2019

The National Weather Service in Topeka has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Northwestern Shawnee County in east central Kansas...
  Jackson County in northeastern Kansas...

* Until 700 PM CDT.

* At 619 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located near Delia, moving
  northeast at 30 mph.

  HAZARD...Damaging tornado and half dollar size hail.

  SOURCE...Emergency Management 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...
  Potawatomi Reservation around 640 PM CDT.
  Mayetta around 650 PM CDT.
  Holton, Denison and Circleville around 700 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 3912 9591 3916 9604 3920 9604 3957 9585
      3957 9580 3943 9558
TIME...MOT...LOC 2319Z 211DEG 26KT 3920 9593 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
HAIL...1.25IN

$$

Skow
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811 
WWUS53 KTOP 212325 RRA
SVSTOP

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Topeka KS
625 PM CDT Tue May 21 2019

KSC085-177-220000-
/O.CON.KTOP.TO.W.0009.000000T0000Z-190522T0000Z/
Shawnee-Jackson-
625 PM CDT Tue May 21 2019

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 700 PM CDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN SHAWNEE AND JACKSON COUNTIES...
    
At 625 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located near Delia, moving northeast at 30 mph.

This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

SOURCE...Emergency management 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.

The tornado will be near...
  Potawatomi Reservation around 640 PM CDT.
  Mayetta around 645 PM CDT.
  Holton, Denison and Circleville around 700 PM CDT.

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 3918 9585 3920 9604 3957 9585 3957 9580
      3943 9558
TIME...MOT...LOC 2325Z 211DEG 26KT 3924 9590 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL...1.50IN

$$

Skow
Permalink to 201905212331-KTOP-WWUS53-SVSTOP
594 
WWUS53 KTOP 212331
SVSTOP

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Topeka KS
631 PM CDT Tue May 21 2019

KSC177-212340-
/O.CAN.KTOP.TO.W.0009.000000T0000Z-190522T0000Z/
Shawnee-
631 PM CDT Tue May 21 2019

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

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CDT for
northeastern Kansas.

LAT...LON 3922 9582 3927 9597 3957 9585 3957 9580
      3943 9558
TIME...MOT...LOC 2330Z 211DEG 26KT 3928 9587 

$$

KSC085-220000-
/O.CON.KTOP.TO.W.0009.000000T0000Z-190522T0000Z/
Jackson-
631 PM CDT Tue May 21 2019

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 700 PM CDT FOR CENTRAL
JACKSON COUNTY...
    
At 630 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located 4 miles south of Potawatomi Reservation, moving northeast at
30 mph.

This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

SOURCE...Emergency management 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.

The tornado will be near...
  Potawatomi Reservation around 640 PM CDT.
  Mayetta around 645 PM CDT.
  Holton, Denison and Circleville around 700 PM CDT.

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 3922 9582 3927 9597 3957 9585 3957 9580
      3943 9558
TIME...MOT...LOC 2330Z 211DEG 26KT 3928 9587 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL...1.50IN

$$

Skow
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475 
WWUS53 KTOP 212341
SVSTOP

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Topeka KS
641 PM CDT Tue May 21 2019

KSC085-220000-
/O.CON.KTOP.TO.W.0009.000000T0000Z-190522T0000Z/
Jackson-
641 PM CDT Tue May 21 2019

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 700 PM CDT FOR CENTRAL
JACKSON COUNTY...
    
At 641 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Potawatomi Reservation, moving northeast at 30 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and quarter 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.

This dangerous storm will be near...
  Mayetta around 645 PM CDT.
  Denison around 655 PM CDT.
  Holton around 700 PM CDT.

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 3932 9571 3937 9588 3957 9582 3957 9580
      3943 9558
TIME...MOT...LOC 2341Z 211DEG 26KT 3935 9582 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...1.00IN

$$

Skow
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416 
WWUS53 KTOP 212345
SVSTOP

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Topeka KS
645 PM CDT Tue May 21 2019

KSC085-220000-
/O.CON.KTOP.TO.W.0009.000000T0000Z-190522T0000Z/
Jackson-
645 PM CDT Tue May 21 2019

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 700 PM CDT FOR CENTRAL
JACKSON COUNTY...
        
At 645 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located near Denison, moving
northeast at 30 mph.

HAZARD...Damaging tornado and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Radar 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.

This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
central Jackson County.

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 3932 9571 3937 9588 3957 9582 3957 9580
      3943 9558
TIME...MOT...LOC 2345Z 214DEG 28KT 3940 9569 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
HAIL...1.00IN

$$

Skow

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