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Severe Thunderstorm Warning 39, NWS Wichita, KS

April 15, 2017Barton County, Ellsworth County, Russell County, Kansas

NWS Wichita, KS issued this severe thunderstorm warning at Apr 15, 2017, 7:03 PM CDT for Barton County, Ellsworth County, Russell County, Kansas. It was in force for 57 min. 2 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The outline as issued, with what was reported inside it.

The facts

Issued
Apr 15, 2017, 7:03 PM CDT (00:03 UTC)
Expired
Apr 15, 2017, 8:00 PM CDT
In force
57 min
Issued by
NWS Wichita, KS
Area
Storm-based polygon
Hail
1.0 in
Wind
60.0 mph

Counties Barton County, KS, Ellsworth County, KS, Russell County, KS

The radar

The Wichita radar (KICT), 152 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 00:05 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

What was reported inside it

TimeReportWhereRemark
Apr 15, 7:09 PM CDTHAIL 18 N Hoisington, KSTRAINED SPOTTER REPORTS NICKEL TO QUARTER SIZED HAIL.
Apr 15, 7:40 PM CDTHAIL 16 E Susank, KSLOTS OF HAIL WHICH IS PEA TO QUARTER SIZED.

Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.

The watch it was issued in

The SPC watch in force over the same counties when this warning went out.

IssuedProductOfficeLasted
Apr 15, 7:02 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WatchSPC5 hr

The nearest sounding before it

Dodge City, (KDDC), launched 00:00Z, 0.1 hours before the alert went out and 149 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.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Dodge City, at 00:00Z on 2017-04-16Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 1292 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°0°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Dodge City, at 00:00Z on 2017-04-16The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -6 square meters per square second.193958Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
1292 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-19 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
2243 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
35 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-6 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
65 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.7

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The text

As transmitted.

452 
WUUS53 KICT 160003
SVRICT
KSC009-053-167-160100-
/O.NEW.KICT.SV.W.0039.170416T0003Z-170416T0100Z/

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Wichita KS
703 PM CDT SAT APR 15 2017

The National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
  Southwestern Ellsworth County in central Kansas...
  Southeastern Russell County in central Kansas...
  Northeastern Barton County in central Kansas...

* Until 800 PM CDT

* At 703 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 7 miles northeast
  of Hoisington, moving east at 15 mph.

  HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. 

  SOURCE...Radar indicated. 

  IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage 
           to roofs, siding, and trees. 

* Locations impacted include...
  Hoisington, Claflin, Susank and Odin. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

&&

LAT...LON 3878 9844 3852 9843 3853 9891 3869 9892
TIME...MOT...LOC 0003Z 265DEG 11KT 3861 9872 

HAIL...1.00IN
WIND...60MPH
 
$$

JAKUB
3 follow-up statements
907 
WWUS53 KICT 160016
SVSICT

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wichita KS
716 PM CDT SAT APR 15 2017

KSC009-053-167-160100-
/O.CON.KICT.SV.W.0039.000000T0000Z-170416T0100Z/
Ellsworth KS-Russell KS-Barton KS-
716 PM CDT SAT APR 15 2017

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 800 PM CDT
FOR SOUTHWESTERN ELLSWORTH...SOUTHEASTERN RUSSELL AND NORTHEASTERN
BARTON COUNTIES...

At 716 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 8 miles northeast of
Hoisington, moving east at 15 mph.

HAZARD...Two inch hail and 60 mph wind gusts. 

SOURCE...Radar indicated. 

IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail 
         damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect wind 
         damage to roofs, siding, and trees. 

Locations impacted include...
Hoisington, Claflin, Susank and Odin. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

&&

LAT...LON 3878 9844 3852 9843 3853 9891 3869 9892
TIME...MOT...LOC 0016Z 262DEG 11KT 3862 9869 

HAIL...2.00IN
WIND...60MPH
 
$$

KLEINSASSER
143 
WWUS53 KICT 160029
SVSICT

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wichita KS
729 PM CDT SAT APR 15 2017

KSC009-053-167-160100-
/O.CON.KICT.SV.W.0039.000000T0000Z-170416T0100Z/
Ellsworth KS-Russell KS-Barton KS-
729 PM CDT SAT APR 15 2017

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 800 PM CDT
FOR SOUTHWESTERN ELLSWORTH...SOUTHEASTERN RUSSELL AND NORTHEASTERN
BARTON COUNTIES...

At 728 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 8 miles northwest of
Claflin, moving east at 15 mph.

HAZARD...Ping pong ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts. 

SOURCE...Radar indicated. 

IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail 
         damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect wind 
         damage to roofs, siding, and trees. 

Locations impacted include...
Hoisington, Claflin, Susank and Odin. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

&&

LAT...LON 3878 9844 3852 9843 3853 9891 3869 9892
TIME...MOT...LOC 0028Z 265DEG 11KT 3862 9864 

HAIL...1.50IN
WIND...60MPH
 
$$

KLEINSASSER
288 
WWUS53 KICT 160035
SVSICT

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wichita KS
735 PM CDT SAT APR 15 2017

KSC167-160044-
/O.CAN.KICT.SV.W.0039.000000T0000Z-170416T0100Z/
Russell KS-
735 PM CDT SAT APR 15 2017

...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN RUSSELL COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...
    
The severe thunderstorm which prompted the warning will remain south 
of Russell county. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.

A severe thunderstorm watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT for
central Kansas.

LAT...LON 3870 9875 3870 9844 3852 9843 3853 9883
TIME...MOT...LOC 0034Z 269DEG 8KT 3862 9864 

$$

KSC009-053-160100-
/O.CON.KICT.SV.W.0039.000000T0000Z-170416T0100Z/
Ellsworth KS-Barton KS-
735 PM CDT SAT APR 15 2017

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 800 PM CDT
FOR SOUTHWESTERN ELLSWORTH AND NORTHEASTERN BARTON COUNTIES...

At 734 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 8 miles northwest of
Claflin, moving east at 10 mph.

HAZARD...Ping pong ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts. 

SOURCE...Radar indicated. 

IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail 
         damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect wind 
         damage to roofs, siding, and trees. 

Locations impacted include...
Claflin, Susank and Odin. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

&&

LAT...LON 3870 9875 3870 9844 3852 9843 3853 9883
TIME...MOT...LOC 0034Z 269DEG 8KT 3862 9864 

HAIL...1.50IN
WIND...60MPH
 
$$

KLEINSASSER

The office that day

Everything else NWS Wichita, KS issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Apr 15, 7:42 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementICTRussell48 min
Apr 15, 7:47 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementICTBarton43 min
Apr 15, 7:50 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningICTEllsworth, Lincoln, Saline55 min
Apr 15, 7:51 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningICTBarton, Ellsworth, Rice54 min
Apr 15, 8:06 PM CDTAreal Flood WarningICTEllsworth, Lincoln, Saline15 hr
Apr 15, 8:18 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningICTLincoln, Russell57 min
Apr 15, 8:21 PM CDTFlash Flood WarningICTEllsworth, Lincoln, Saline8 hr
Apr 15, 8:32 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementICTBarton43 min
Apr 15, 8:37 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningICTEllsworth, Lincoln, Saline68 min
Apr 15, 8:39 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementICTRice51 min
Apr 15, 8:44 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningICTBarton61 min
Apr 15, 9:39 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementICTBarton51 min
Apr 15, 9:41 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementICTEllsworth49 min
Apr 15, 9:42 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementICTSaline48 min
Apr 15, 10:03 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningICTBarton57 min
Apr 15, 10:16 PM CDTAreal Flood WarningICTBarton12 hr
Apr 15, 10:38 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningICTMcPherson, Rice44 min
Apr 16, 12:05 AM CDTAreal Flood WarningICTMcPherson9 hr
Apr 16, 12:40 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementICTKingman35 min
Apr 16, 1:13 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementICTKingman32 min
Apr 16, 1:29 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementICTHarvey, Sedgwick46 min
Apr 16, 1:36 AM CDTAreal Flood WarningICTHarvey8 hr
Apr 16, 1:54 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementICTSedgwick36 min
Apr 16, 2:06 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningICTSedgwick, Sumner39 min
Apr 16, 2:12 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementICTButler33 min
Apr 16, 2:38 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningICTCowley, Sedgwick, Sumner31 min
Apr 16, 2:43 AM CDTAreal Flood WarningICTButler, Sedgwick6 hr
Apr 16, 3:12 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementICTCowley, Sumner33 min
Apr 16, 4:29 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementICTChautauqua, Montgomery46 min
Apr 16, 5:11 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementICTLabette, Montgomery, Neosho49 min
Apr 16, 6:46 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementICTChautauqua44 min
Apr 16, 6:50 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementICTSumner40 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; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.