Tornado Warning 17, NWS Wichita, KS

Issued

Jul 30, 2018, 1:31 PM CDT (18:31 UTC)

Expired

Jul 30, 2018, 2:00 PM CDT

In force

29 min

Issued by

NWS Wichita, KS

Area

Storm-based polygon

Tornado

Radar indicated

Hail

0.75 in

County Sumner County, KS

The Wichita radar (KICT), 55 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 18:30 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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WFUS53 KICT 301831
TORICT
KSC191-301900-
/O.NEW.KICT.TO.W.0017.180730T1831Z-180730T1900Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Wichita KS
131 PM CDT MON JUL 30 2018

The National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Southeastern Sumner County in south central Kansas...

* Until 200 PM CDT.

* At 131 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms capable of producing both
  tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage were located 8
  miles southeast of Wellington, moving southeast at 35 mph.

  HAZARD...Tornado.

  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...
  Geuda Springs.

This includes Interstate 35 between Mile Markers 12 and 16.
 
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.

To report severe weather contact your nearest law enforcement agency.
They will send your report to the National Weather Service office in
Wichita.

This cluster of thunderstorms is capable of producing tornadoes and
widespread significant wind damage. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest
floor of a building.

&&

LAT...LON 3722 9736 3728 9723 3721 9715 3704 9715
      3711 9732
TIME...MOT...LOC 1831Z 326DEG 31KT 3720 9728 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...<.75IN

$$

HAYES

981 
WWUS53 KICT 301839
SVSICT

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wichita KS
139 PM CDT MON JUL 30 2018

KSC191-301900-
/O.CON.KICT.TO.W.0017.000000T0000Z-180730T1900Z/
Sumner KS-
139 PM CDT MON JUL 30 2018

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 200 PM CDT FOR EAST
CENTRAL SUMNER COUNTY...
    
At 139 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Geuda Springs, or 9 miles south of Oxford, moving
southeast at 35 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado.

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...
Geuda Springs.

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.

If a tornado or other severe weather is spotted, report it to the
National Weather Service or your local nearest law enforcement agency
who will send your report. This act may save lives of others in the
path of dangerous weather.

&&

LAT...LON 3717 9732 3725 9722 3721 9715 3704 9715
      3711 9729
TIME...MOT...LOC 1839Z 322DEG 32KT 3714 9721 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...<.75IN

$$

HAYES

229 
WWUS53 KICT 301851
SVSICT

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wichita KS
151 PM CDT MON JUL 30 2018

KSC191-301901-
/O.EXP.KICT.TO.W.0017.000000T0000Z-180730T1900Z/
Sumner KS-
151 PM CDT MON JUL 30 2018

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR EAST CENTRAL SUMNER COUNTY WILL EXPIRE AT
200 PM CDT...
        
The storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area.
Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire.  However small
hail, gusty winds and heavy rain are still possible with this
thunderstorm.

LAT...LON 3717 9732 3725 9722 3721 9715 3704 9715
      3711 9729
TIME...MOT...LOC 1851Z 326DEG 31KT 3707 9715 

$$

HAYES

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