Tornado Warning 9, NWS Topeka, KS

Issued

May 1, 2018, 8:01 PM CDT (01:01 UTC)

Expired

May 1, 2018, 8:35 PM CDT

In force

34 min

Issued by

NWS Topeka, KS

Area

Storm-based polygon

Tornado

Radar indicated

Damage threat

Considerable

Hail

2.0 in

Counties Clay County, KS, Riley County, KS, Washington County, KS

The Topeka radar (KTWX), 100 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 01:04 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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WFUS53 KTOP 020101
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BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Topeka KS
801 PM CDT TUE MAY 1 2018

The National Weather Service in Topeka has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Northwestern Riley County in northeastern Kansas...
  Southern Washington County in north central Kansas...
  Northern Clay County in north central Kansas...

* Until 845 PM CDT
    
* At 800 PM CDT, a large and extremely dangerous tornado was located
  2 miles south of Clifton, moving northeast at 25 mph.

  This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW! 

  HAZARD...Damaging tornado. 

  SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation. 

  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. 

* The tornado will be near...
  Morganville around 805 PM CDT. 
  Palmer around 820 PM CDT. 
  Linn around 830 PM CDT. 
  Greenleaf around 845 PM CDT. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is developing. 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.

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

&&

LAT...LON 3977 9697 3950 9680 3939 9737 3959 9737
TIME...MOT...LOC 0100Z 245DEG 24KT 3952 9728 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL...2.00IN

$$

Baerg

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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Topeka KS
806 PM CDT TUE MAY 1 2018

KSC027-161-201-020145-
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Riley-Washington-Clay-
806 PM CDT TUE MAY 1 2018

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 845 PM CDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN RILEY...SOUTHERN WASHINGTON AND NORTHERN CLAY
COUNTIES...
    
At 805 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Clifton, moving northeast at 30 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and two inch 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 dangerous storm will be near...
  Palmer around 820 PM CDT. 
  Linn around 830 PM CDT. 
  Greenleaf around 845 PM CDT. 

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.

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

&&

LAT...LON 3977 9697 3950 9680 3942 9728 3959 9737
TIME...MOT...LOC 0105Z 245DEG 24KT 3954 9723 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...2.00IN

$$

Baerg

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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Topeka KS
835 PM CDT TUE MAY 1 2018

KSC027-161-201-020144-
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Riley-Washington-Clay-
835 PM CDT TUE MAY 1 2018

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHWESTERN RILEY...SOUTHERN WASHINGTON
AND NORTHERN CLAY COUNTIES 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 tornado watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CDT for north central
and northeastern Kansas.

Remember, a Tornado Warning still remains in effect for 
southwestern Clay County!

LAT...LON 3977 9697 3950 9680 3942 9728 3959 9737
TIME...MOT...LOC 0134Z 245DEG 24KT 3962 9700 

$$

Baerg

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