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Tornado Warning 10, NWS Dodge City, KS
NWS Dodge City, KS issued this tornado warning at Apr 10, 2005, 4:38 PM CDT for Trego County, Kansas. It was in force for 67 min. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Apr 10, 2005, 4:38 PM CDT (21:38 UTC)
- Expired
- Apr 10, 2005, 5:45 PM CDT
- In force
- 67 min
- Issued by
- NWS Dodge City, KS
- Area
- Counties, with a storm outline in the text
County Trego County, KS
The radar
The Dodge City radar (KDDC), 124 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 21:38 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The watch it was issued in
The SPC watch in force over the same counties when this warning went out.
| Issued | Product | Office | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 10, 1:10 PM CDT | Tornado Watch | SPC | 7 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Dodge City, (KDDC), launched 12:00Z, 9.6 hours before the alert went out and 123 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 1 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1736 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 60 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 135 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 63 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted, in the capitals the NWS used until 2016.
000 WFUS53 KDDC 102138 TORDDC KSC195-102245- /O.NEW.KDDC.TO.W.0010.050410T2138Z-050410T2245Z/ BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED TORNADO WARNING NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DODGE CITY KS 438 PM CDT SUN APR 10 2005 THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN DODGE CITY HAS ISSUED A * TORNADO WARNING FOR... EASTERN TREGO COUNTY IN WEST CENTRAL KANSAS. * UNTIL 545 PM CDT * AT 434 PM CDT...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR INDICATED A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM CAPABLE OF PRODUCING A TORNADO OVER CEDAR BLUFF...MOVING NORTH AT 15 MPH. * LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE... RURAL AREAS OF EASTERN TREGO COUNTY... CEDAR BLUFF... RIGA... OGALLAH... THE SAFEST PLACE TO BE DURING A TORNADO IS IN A BASEMENT. GET UNDER A WORKBENCH OR OTHER PIECE OF STURDY FURNITURE. IF NO BASEMENT IS AVAILABLE...SEEK SHELTER ON THE LOWEST FLOOR OF THE BUILDING IN AN INTERIOR HALLWAY OR ROOM SUCH AS A CLOSET. USE BLANKETS OR PILLOWS TO COVER YOUR BODY AND ALWAYS STAY AWAY FROM WINDOWS. IF IN MOBILE HOMES...EVACUATE THEM AND GET INSIDE A SUBSTANTIAL SHELTER. IF NO SHELTER IS AVAILABLE...LIE FLAT IN THE NEAREST DITCH OR OTHER LOW SPOT AND COVER YOUR HEAD WITH YOUR HANDS. LAT...LON 3870 9997 3870 9961 3913 9960 3913 9993 $$ 18
4 follow-up statements
000 WWUS53 KDDC 102155 SVSDDC SEVERE WEATHER STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DODGE CITY KS 453 PM CDT SUN APR 10 2005 KSC195-102245- /O.CON.KDDC.TO.W.0010.000000T0000Z-050410T2245Z/ TREGO KS- 453 PM CDT SUN APR 10 2005 ...A TORNADO WARNING CONTINUES FOR EASTERN TREGO COUNTY UNTIL 545 PM CDT... AT 451 PM CDT...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR AND STORM SPOTTERS WERE TRACKING A LARGE AND EXTREMELY DANGEROUS TORNADO. THIS STORM WAS LOCATED 5 MILES SOUTH OF OGALLAH...AND MOVING NORTH AT 20 MPH. * LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE... RURAL AREAS OF NORTHEASTERN TREGO COUNTY... RIGA... OGALLAH... AT 445 PM CDT SPOTTERS REPORTED A TORNADO ON THE GROUND 8 MILES NORTH OF CEDAR BLUFF RESERVOIR. REPORT SEVERE WEATHER TO THE NEAREST LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY. THEY WILL RELAY YOUR REPORT TO THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE. THE SAFEST PLACE TO BE DURING A TORNADO IS IN A BASEMENT. GET UNDER A WORKBENCH OR OTHER PIECE OF STURDY FURNITURE. IF NO BASEMENT IS AVAILABLE...SEEK SHELTER ON THE LOWEST FLOOR OF THE BUILDING IN AN INTERIOR HALLWAY OR ROOM SUCH AS A CLOSET. USE BLANKETS OR PILLOWS TO COVER YOUR BODY AND ALWAYS STAY AWAY FROM WINDOWS. IF IN MOBILE HOMES OR VEHICLES...EVACUATE THEM AND GET INSIDE A SUBSTANTIAL SHELTER. IF NO SHELTER IS AVAILABLE...LIE FLAT IN THE NEAREST DITCH OR OTHER LOW SPOT AND COVER YOUR HEAD WITH YOUR HANDS. AT ** ENTER TIME ** A TRAINED WEATHER SPOTTER REPORTED LAT...LON 3890 9984 3888 9963 3913 9961 3912 9983 $$ GRZYWACZ
000 WWUS53 KDDC 102207 SVSDDC SEVERE WEATHER STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DODGE CITY KS 506 PM CDT SUN APR 10 2005 KSC195-102245- /O.CON.KDDC.TO.W.0010.000000T0000Z-050410T2245Z/ TREGO KS- 506 PM CDT SUN APR 10 2005 ...A TORNADO WARNING CONTINUES FOR EASTERN TREGO COUNTY UNTIL 545 PM CDT... AT 504 PM CDT...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR AND STORM SPOTTERS WERE TRACKING A LARGE AND EXTREMELY DANGEROUS TORNADO. THIS STORM WAS LOCATED NEAR OGALLAH...AND MOVING NORTH AT 15 MPH. SPOTTERS REPORTED A TORNADO 1 MILE SOUTH OF OGALLAH AT 504 PM CDT ALONG WITH QUARTER SIZE HAIL 1 MILE EAST OF OGALLAH. IF YOU ARE CAUGHT OUTSIDE...SEEK SHELTER IN A NEARBY REINFORCED BUILDING. AS A LAST RESORT...SEEK SHELTER IN A CULVERT...DITCH OR LOW SPOT AND COVER YOUR HEAD WITH YOUR HANDS. THE SAFEST PLACE TO BE DURING A TORNADO IS IN A BASEMENT. GET UNDER A WORKBENCH OR OTHER PIECE OF STURDY FURNITURE. IF NO BASEMENT IS AVAILABLE...SEEK SHELTER ON THE LOWEST FLOOR OF THE BUILDING IN AN INTERIOR HALLWAY OR ROOM SUCH AS A CLOSET. USE BLANKETS OR PILLOWS TO COVER YOUR BODY AND ALWAYS STAY AWAY FROM WINDOWS. IF IN MOBILE HOMES OR VEHICLES...EVACUATE THEM AND GET INSIDE A SUBSTANTIAL SHELTER. IF NO SHELTER IS AVAILABLE...LIE FLAT IN THE NEAREST DITCH OR OTHER LOW SPOT AND COVER YOUR HEAD WITH YOUR HANDS. AT ** ENTER TIME ** LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICIALS REPORTED LAT...LON 3890 9984 3888 9963 3913 9961 3912 9983 $$ GRZYWACZ
000 WWUS53 KDDC 102209 CCA SVSDDC SEVERE WEATHER STATEMENT...CORRECTED NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DODGE CITY KS 506 PM CDT SUN APR 10 2005 KSC195-102245- /O.CON.KDDC.TO.W.0010.000000T0000Z-050410T2245Z/ TREGO KS- 506 PM CDT SUN APR 10 2005 ...A TORNADO WARNING CONTINUES FOR EASTERN TREGO COUNTY UNTIL 545 PM CDT... AT 504 PM CDT...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR AND STORM SPOTTERS WERE TRACKING A LARGE AND EXTREMELY DANGEROUS TORNADO. THIS STORM WAS LOCATED NEAR OGALLAH...AND MOVING NORTH AT 15 MPH. SPOTTERS REPORTED A TORNADO 1 MILE SOUTH OF OGALLAH AT 504 PM CDT ALONG WITH QUARTER SIZE HAIL 1 MILE EAST OF OGALLAH. IF YOU ARE CAUGHT OUTSIDE...SEEK SHELTER IN A NEARBY REINFORCED BUILDING. AS A LAST RESORT...SEEK SHELTER IN A CULVERT...DITCH OR LOW SPOT AND COVER YOUR HEAD WITH YOUR HANDS. THE SAFEST PLACE TO BE DURING A TORNADO IS IN A BASEMENT. GET UNDER A WORKBENCH OR OTHER PIECE OF STURDY FURNITURE. IF NO BASEMENT IS AVAILABLE...SEEK SHELTER ON THE LOWEST FLOOR OF THE BUILDING IN AN INTERIOR HALLWAY OR ROOM SUCH AS A CLOSET. USE BLANKETS OR PILLOWS TO COVER YOUR BODY AND ALWAYS STAY AWAY FROM WINDOWS. IF IN MOBILE HOMES OR VEHICLES...EVACUATE THEM AND GET INSIDE A SUBSTANTIAL SHELTER. IF NO SHELTER IS AVAILABLE...LIE FLAT IN THE NEAREST DITCH OR OTHER LOW SPOT AND COVER YOUR HEAD WITH YOUR HANDS. LAT...LON 3890 9984 3888 9963 3913 9961 3912 9983 $$ GRZYWACZ
000 WWUS53 KDDC 102231 SVSDDC SEVERE WEATHER STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DODGE CITY KS 530 PM CDT SUN APR 10 2005 KSC195-102239- /O.CAN.KDDC.TO.W.0010.000000T0000Z-050410T2245Z/ TREGO KS- 530 PM CDT SUN APR 10 2005 ...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR EASTERN TREGO COUNTY HAS BEEN CANCELLED... AT 530 PM CDT...WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR INDICATED THAT THE THUNDERSTORMS WHICH PROMPTED THE WARNING HAVE MOVED OUT OF THE AREA. THEREFORE...THE TORNADO WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED. AT 508 PM CDT LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICIALS REPORTED A TORNADO 1 MILE WEST OF OGALLAH. LAT...LON 3890 9984 3888 9963 3913 9961 3912 9983 $$ GRZYWACZ
The office that day
Everything else NWS Dodge City, KS issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 10, 2:10 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | DDC | Lane, Scott | 35 min |
| Apr 10, 3:42 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | DDC | Ness | 48 min |
| Apr 10, 3:52 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | DDC | Trego | 53 min |
| Apr 10, 4:08 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | DDC | Trego | 37 min |
| Apr 10, 4:13 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | DDC | Trego | 66 min |
| Apr 10, 4:41 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | DDC | Ellis, Rush | 66 min |
| Apr 10, 4:45 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | DDC | Trego | 15 min |
| Apr 10, 5:21 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | DDC | Ellis, Rush | 39 min |
| Apr 10, 5:30 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | DDC | Stafford | 45 min |
| Apr 10, 5:43 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | DDC | Ellis | 49 min |
| Apr 10, 5:46 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | DDC | Ellis, Rush | 29 min |
| Apr 10, 5:58 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | DDC | Ellis | 33 min |
| Apr 10, 6:17 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | DDC | Stafford | 43 min |
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Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.