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Tornado Warning 13, NWS Wichita, KS
NWS Wichita, KS issued this tornado warning at May 14, 2018, 10:16 PM CDT for Chautauqua County, Cowley County, Kansas. It was in force for 28 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
- May 14, 2018, 10:16 PM CDT (03:16 UTC)
- Expired
- May 14, 2018, 10:44 PM CDT
- In force
- 28 min
- Issued by
- NWS Wichita, KS
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Radar indicated
- Hail
- 1.75 in
Counties Chautauqua County, KS, Cowley County, KS
The radar
The Wichita radar (KICT), 104 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 03:17 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
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
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 14, 10:20 PM CDT | TORNADO | 1 W Cedar Vale, KS | DELAYED REPORT PER CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY LAW ENFORCEMENT. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR. |
| May 14, 10:25 PM CDT | TSTM WND DMG | Cedar Vale, KS | TREE DAMAGE IN TOWN ALONG WITH AWNING FROM CITY POOL BLOWN OFF. |
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.
| Issued | Product | Office | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 14, 1:20 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Watch | SPC | 11 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Norman, OK (KOUN), launched 00:00Z, 3.3 hours before the alert went out and 222 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
- 2133 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -89 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1290 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 26 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 42 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 130 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.2
- Supercell composite
- 1.1
The text
As transmitted.
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WFUS53 KICT 150316
TORICT
KSC019-035-150400-
/O.NEW.KICT.TO.W.0013.180515T0316Z-180515T0400Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Wichita KS
1016 PM CDT MON MAY 14 2018
The National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Southeastern Cowley County in south central Kansas...
Western Chautauqua County in southeastern Kansas...
* Until 1100 PM CDT
* At 1016 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a
tornado was located 6 miles west of Cedar Vale, moving east at 20
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...
Cedar Vale and Elgin.
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.
Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
&&
LAT...LON 3700 9670 3718 9671 3725 9623 3700 9621
TIME...MOT...LOC 0316Z 267DEG 17KT 3710 9662
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...1.75IN
$$
MCGUIRE3 follow-up statements
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WWUS53 KICT 150322
SVSICT
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wichita KS
1022 PM CDT MON MAY 14 2018
KSC019-035-150400-
/O.CON.KICT.TO.W.0013.000000T0000Z-180515T0400Z/
Cowley KS-Chautauqua KS-
1022 PM CDT MON MAY 14 2018
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1100 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN COWLEY AND WESTERN CHAUTAUQUA COUNTIES...
At 1021 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located west of Cedar Vale, moving east at 30 mph toward Cedar
Vale.
HAZARD...Tornado and golf ball size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations impacted include...
Cedar Vale.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
&&
LAT...LON 3704 9659 3716 9661 3725 9623 3700 9621
TIME...MOT...LOC 0321Z 274DEG 25KT 3710 9655
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...1.75IN
$$
MCGUIRE071
WWUS53 KICT 150334
SVSICT
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wichita KS
1034 PM CDT MON MAY 14 2018
KSC035-150344-
/O.CAN.KICT.TO.W.0013.000000T0000Z-180515T0400Z/
Cowley KS-
1034 PM CDT MON MAY 14 2018
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN COWLEY 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 midnight CDT for
southeastern Kansas.
LAT...LON 3702 9642 3715 9645 3725 9623 3700 9621
TIME...MOT...LOC 0334Z 269DEG 29KT 3710 9633
$$
KSC019-150400-
/O.CON.KICT.TO.W.0013.000000T0000Z-180515T0400Z/
Chautauqua KS-
1034 PM CDT MON MAY 14 2018
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1100 PM CDT FOR WESTERN
CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY...
At 1034 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 7 miles northwest of Elgin, or 8 miles west of Sedan,
moving east at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and golf ball size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
western Chautauqua County.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
&&
LAT...LON 3702 9642 3715 9645 3725 9623 3700 9621
TIME...MOT...LOC 0334Z 269DEG 29KT 3710 9633
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...1.75IN
$$
MCGUIRE557
WWUS53 KICT 150344
SVSICT
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wichita KS
1044 PM CDT MON MAY 14 2018
KSC019-150354-
/O.CAN.KICT.TO.W.0013.000000T0000Z-180515T0400Z/
Chautauqua KS-
1044 PM CDT MON MAY 14 2018
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR WESTERN CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY IS CANCELLED...
The tornado threat has diminished and the Tornado Warning has been
cancelled. However, large hail and damaging winds remain likely and a
Severe Thunderstorm Warning remains in effect for the area.
A severe thunderstorm watch remains in effect until midnight CDT for
southeastern Kansas.
LAT...LON 3702 9642 3715 9645 3725 9623 3700 9621
TIME...MOT...LOC 0342Z 267DEG 17KT 3710 9627
$$
MCGUIREThe office that day
Everything else NWS Wichita, KS issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 14, 7:08 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ICT | Chase, Greenwood, Marion | 67 min |
| May 14, 7:14 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ICT | Allen, Neosho, Wilson, Woodson | 61 min |
| May 14, 7:16 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | ICT | Cowley | 29 min |
| May 14, 7:27 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ICT | Butler, Cowley | 33 min |
| May 14, 7:30 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ICT | Cowley | 45 min |
| May 14, 7:42 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ICT | Butler, Chase, Marion | 33 min |
| May 14, 7:47 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ICT | Labette, Neosho | 58 min |
| May 14, 8:06 PM CDT | Areal Flood Warning | ICT | Allen, Butler, Chase, Greenwood, Woodson | 12 hr |
| May 14, 8:13 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | ICT | Harper | 32 min |
| May 14, 8:16 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ICT | Butler, Chase, Greenwood, Woodson | 59 min |
| May 14, 8:18 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ICT | Cowley | 27 min |
| May 14, 8:22 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ICT | Harper, Sumner | 68 min |
| May 14, 8:27 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ICT | Butler, Sedgwick | 63 min |
| May 14, 8:52 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ICT | Butler, Greenwood, Woodson | 23 min |
| May 14, 8:55 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ICT | Chautauqua, Cowley | 65 min |
| May 14, 8:58 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | ICT | Harper, Sumner | 11 min |
| May 14, 9:13 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ICT | Allen, Butler, Elk, Greenwood, Wilson, Woodson | 17 min |
| May 14, 9:26 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ICT | Butler, Cowley, Harper, Sedgwick, Sumner | 64 min |
| May 14, 9:28 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ICT | Allen, Butler, Cowley, Elk, Greenwood, Wilson and 1 more | 62 min |
| May 14, 9:44 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | ICT | Cowley | 31 min |
| May 14, 9:56 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | ICT | Cowley | 18 min |
| May 14, 10:08 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ICT | Allen, Chautauqua, Cowley, Elk, Labette, Montgomery and 3 more | 67 min |
| May 14, 10:31 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ICT | Chautauqua, Cowley | 29 min |
| May 14, 10:46 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | ICT | Butler, Chase | 44 min |
| May 14, 11:04 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | ICT | Sedgwick | 26 min |
| May 14, 11:14 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ICT | Labette, Montgomery, Neosho, Wilson | 61 min |
| May 14, 11:48 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | ICT | Cowley | 27 min |
| May 14, 11:52 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | ICT | Kingman, Reno | 38 min |
| May 15, 12:09 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | ICT | Chase | 36 min |
| May 15, 12:15 AM CDT | Areal Flood Warning | ICT | Cowley | 3 hr |
| May 15, 12:22 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ICT | Harper | 40 min |
| May 15, 12:40 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | ICT | Sedgwick, Sumner | 50 min |
| May 15, 1:03 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | ICT | Harper | 27 min |
| May 15, 1:14 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | ICT | Sumner | 46 min |
| May 15, 1:17 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | ICT | Chase | 43 min |
| May 15, 2:04 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | ICT | Elk, Greenwood | 41 min |
| May 15, 2:39 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | ICT | Montgomery, Wilson, Woodson | 51 min |
| May 15, 4:52 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ICT | Labette | 38 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.