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2022 [KICT] WICHITA Tornado (TO) Warning (W) Number 5

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Storm Based Warning History

045 
WFUS53 KICT 300151
TORICT
KSC015-300245-
/O.NEW.KICT.TO.W.0005.220430T0151Z-220430T0245Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Wichita KS
851 PM CDT Fri Apr 29 2022

The National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Northeastern Butler County in south central Kansas...

* Until 945 PM CDT.

* At 851 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located over El Dorado,
  moving northeast at 25 mph.

  HAZARD...Damaging tornado and quarter size hail.

  SOURCE...Weather spotters 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...
  El Dorado around 900 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Rosalia, El Dorado Airport, El Dorado Lake and El Dorado State Park.

This includes Interstate 35 between Mile Markers 67 and 90.
 
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 3783 9701 3809 9672 3786 9652 3785 9653
      3771 9687
TIME...MOT...LOC 0151Z 226DEG 23KT 3779 9689 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN

$$

KETCHAM
019 
WWUS53 KICT 300205
SVSICT

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wichita KS
905 PM CDT Fri Apr 29 2022

KSC015-300245-
/O.CON.KICT.TO.W.0005.000000T0000Z-220430T0245Z/
Butler KS-
905 PM CDT Fri Apr 29 2022

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 945 PM CDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN BUTLER COUNTY...
    
At 905 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 7 miles east of El Dorado, moving east at 30 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.

This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
northeastern Butler County, including the following locations...
Rosalia, El Dorado Airport, El Dorado Lake and El Dorado State Park.

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 3787 9691 3801 9665 3786 9652 3785 9653
      3773 9682
TIME...MOT...LOC 0205Z 249DEG 27KT 3781 9673 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.75 IN

$$

KETCHAM
958 
WWUS53 KICT 300214
SVSICT

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wichita KS
914 PM CDT Fri Apr 29 2022

KSC015-300245-
/O.CON.KICT.TO.W.0005.000000T0000Z-220430T0245Z/
Butler KS-
914 PM CDT Fri Apr 29 2022

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 945 PM CDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN BUTLER COUNTY...
    
At 914 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 9 miles east of El Dorado, moving northeast at 25 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...
Rosalia, El Dorado Lake and El Dorado State Park. 

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 3792 9681 3798 9663 3786 9652 3785 9653
      3775 9677
TIME...MOT...LOC 0214Z 234DEG 20KT 3782 9668 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.75 IN

$$

KETCHAM
784 
WWUS53 KICT 300219
SVSICT

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wichita KS
919 PM CDT Fri Apr 29 2022

KSC015-300245-
/O.CON.KICT.TO.W.0005.000000T0000Z-220430T0245Z/
Butler KS-
919 PM CDT Fri Apr 29 2022

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 945 PM CDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN BUTLER COUNTY...
        
At 919 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located 12 miles east of El Dorado, moving east 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...
Rosalia, El Dorado Lake and El Dorado State Park. 

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 3792 9681 3798 9663 3786 9652 3785 9653
      3775 9677
TIME...MOT...LOC 0219Z 248DEG 25KT 3782 9663 

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

$$

KETCHAM
931 
WWUS53 KICT 300232 RRA
SVSICT

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wichita KS
932 PM CDT Fri Apr 29 2022

KSC015-300245-
/O.CON.KICT.TO.W.0005.000000T0000Z-220430T0245Z/
Butler KS-
932 PM CDT Fri Apr 29 2022

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 945 PM CDT FOR EAST
CENTRAL BUTLER COUNTY...
        
At 932 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located 15 miles west of Eureka, moving northeast at 20 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...
Rosalia.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

LAT...LON 3794 9668 3796 9662 3786 9652 3785 9653
      3781 9662
TIME...MOT...LOC 0232Z 229DEG 19KT 3785 9657 

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

$$

KETCHAM
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045 
WFUS53 KICT 300151
TORICT
KSC015-300245-
/O.NEW.KICT.TO.W.0005.220430T0151Z-220430T0245Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Wichita KS
851 PM CDT Fri Apr 29 2022

The National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Northeastern Butler County in south central Kansas...

* Until 945 PM CDT.

* At 851 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located over El Dorado,
  moving northeast at 25 mph.

  HAZARD...Damaging tornado and quarter size hail.

  SOURCE...Weather spotters 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...
  El Dorado around 900 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Rosalia, El Dorado Airport, El Dorado Lake and El Dorado State Park.

This includes Interstate 35 between Mile Markers 67 and 90.
 
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 3783 9701 3809 9672 3786 9652 3785 9653
      3771 9687
TIME...MOT...LOC 0151Z 226DEG 23KT 3779 9689 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN

$$

KETCHAM
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019 
WWUS53 KICT 300205
SVSICT

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wichita KS
905 PM CDT Fri Apr 29 2022

KSC015-300245-
/O.CON.KICT.TO.W.0005.000000T0000Z-220430T0245Z/
Butler KS-
905 PM CDT Fri Apr 29 2022

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 945 PM CDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN BUTLER COUNTY...
    
At 905 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 7 miles east of El Dorado, moving east at 30 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.

This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
northeastern Butler County, including the following locations...
Rosalia, El Dorado Airport, El Dorado Lake and El Dorado State Park.

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 3787 9691 3801 9665 3786 9652 3785 9653
      3773 9682
TIME...MOT...LOC 0205Z 249DEG 27KT 3781 9673 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.75 IN

$$

KETCHAM
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958 
WWUS53 KICT 300214
SVSICT

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wichita KS
914 PM CDT Fri Apr 29 2022

KSC015-300245-
/O.CON.KICT.TO.W.0005.000000T0000Z-220430T0245Z/
Butler KS-
914 PM CDT Fri Apr 29 2022

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 945 PM CDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN BUTLER COUNTY...
    
At 914 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 9 miles east of El Dorado, moving northeast at 25 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...
Rosalia, El Dorado Lake and El Dorado State Park. 

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 3792 9681 3798 9663 3786 9652 3785 9653
      3775 9677
TIME...MOT...LOC 0214Z 234DEG 20KT 3782 9668 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.75 IN

$$

KETCHAM
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784 
WWUS53 KICT 300219
SVSICT

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wichita KS
919 PM CDT Fri Apr 29 2022

KSC015-300245-
/O.CON.KICT.TO.W.0005.000000T0000Z-220430T0245Z/
Butler KS-
919 PM CDT Fri Apr 29 2022

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 945 PM CDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN BUTLER COUNTY...
        
At 919 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located 12 miles east of El Dorado, moving east 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...
Rosalia, El Dorado Lake and El Dorado State Park. 

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 3792 9681 3798 9663 3786 9652 3785 9653
      3775 9677
TIME...MOT...LOC 0219Z 248DEG 25KT 3782 9663 

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

$$

KETCHAM
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931 
WWUS53 KICT 300232 RRA
SVSICT

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wichita KS
932 PM CDT Fri Apr 29 2022

KSC015-300245-
/O.CON.KICT.TO.W.0005.000000T0000Z-220430T0245Z/
Butler KS-
932 PM CDT Fri Apr 29 2022

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 945 PM CDT FOR EAST
CENTRAL BUTLER COUNTY...
        
At 932 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located 15 miles west of Eureka, moving northeast at 20 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...
Rosalia.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

LAT...LON 3794 9668 3796 9662 3786 9652 3785 9653
      3781 9662
TIME...MOT...LOC 0232Z 229DEG 19KT 3785 9657 

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

$$

KETCHAM

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