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Tornado Warning 38, NWS Dodge City, KS
NWS Dodge City, KS issued this tornado warning at Sep 24, 2019, 9:12 PM CDT for Barber County, Pratt County, Kansas. It was in force for 31 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
- Sep 24, 2019, 9:12 PM CDT (02:12 UTC)
- Expired
- Sep 24, 2019, 9:43 PM CDT
- In force
- 31 min
- Issued by
- NWS Dodge City, KS
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Radar indicated
- Hail
- 1.75 in
Counties Barber County, KS, Pratt County, KS
The radar
The Vance AFB radar (KVNX), 72 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 02:11 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 9:15 PM CDT | TSTM WND GST 84 | 3 Sse Lake City, KS | CORRECTS PREVIOUS TSTM WND GST REPORT FROM 3 SSE LAKE CITY. THIS REPORT IS FROM THE KSU MESONET STATION. |
| Sep 24, 9:42 PM CDT | TSTM WND GST 60 | 2 E Medicine Lodge, KS |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 3:05 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Watch | SPC | 7 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Dodge City, (KDDC), launched 00:00Z, 2.2 hours before the alert went out and 131 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
- 888 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -108 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1802 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 61 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 238 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 255 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.7
The text
As transmitted.
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WFUS53 KDDC 250212
TORDDC
KSC007-151-250300-
/O.NEW.KDDC.TO.W.0038.190925T0212Z-190925T0300Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Dodge City KS
912 PM CDT Tue Sep 24 2019
The National Weather Service in Dodge City has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Central Barber County in south central Kansas...
Southeastern Pratt County in south central Kansas...
* Until 1000 PM CDT.
* At 912 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Lake City, moving east at 25 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 dangerous storm will be near...
Sawyer around 920 PM CDT.
Isabel around 930 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.
&&
LAT...LON 3707 9843 3717 9870 3741 9894 3752 9878
3752 9846 3739 9846 3738 9835 3713 9835
TIME...MOT...LOC 0212Z 259DEG 36KT 3743 9878
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...1.75IN
$$
FINCH4 follow-up statements
854
WWUS53 KDDC 250224
SVSDDC
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Dodge City KS
924 PM CDT Tue Sep 24 2019
KSC007-151-250300-
/O.CON.KDDC.TO.W.0038.000000T0000Z-190925T0300Z/
Barber KS-Pratt KS-
924 PM CDT Tue Sep 24 2019
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1000 PM CDT FOR CENTRAL
BARBER AND SOUTHEASTERN PRATT COUNTIES...
At 923 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Lake City, moving east at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and half dollar size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
This dangerous storm will be near...
Sawyer around 930 PM CDT.
Medicine Lodge and Isabel around 950 PM CDT.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3707 9843 3717 9870 3741 9894 3752 9878
3752 9846 3739 9846 3738 9835 3713 9835
TIME...MOT...LOC 0223Z 268DEG 19KT 3739 9873
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...1.25IN
$$
FINCH356
WWUS53 KDDC 250230
SVSDDC
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Dodge City KS
930 PM CDT Tue Sep 24 2019
KSC007-151-250300-
/O.CON.KDDC.TO.W.0038.000000T0000Z-190925T0300Z/
Barber KS-Pratt KS-
930 PM CDT Tue Sep 24 2019
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1000 PM CDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN BARBER AND SOUTHEASTERN PRATT COUNTIES...
At 930 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 7 miles northwest of Medicine Lodge, moving east at 25
mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and half dollar 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 dangerous storm will be near...
Medicine Lodge around 935 PM CDT.
Isabel around 940 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.
&&
LAT...LON 3713 9841 3723 9864 3739 9881 3746 9877
3752 9846 3739 9846 3738 9835 3713 9835
TIME...MOT...LOC 0230Z 263DEG 35KT 3738 9865
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...1.25IN
$$
FINCH158
WWUS53 KDDC 250237
SVSDDC
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Dodge City KS
937 PM CDT Tue Sep 24 2019
KSC151-250247-
/O.CAN.KDDC.TO.W.0038.000000T0000Z-190925T0300Z/
Pratt KS-
937 PM CDT Tue Sep 24 2019
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN PRATT COUNTY IS CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CDT for
south central Kansas.
LAT...LON 3713 9841 3723 9864 3734 9875 3741 9865
3740 9848 3739 9846 3738 9835 3713 9835
TIME...MOT...LOC 0237Z 288DEG 22KT 3732 9859
$$
KSC007-250300-
/O.CON.KDDC.TO.W.0038.000000T0000Z-190925T0300Z/
Barber KS-
937 PM CDT Tue Sep 24 2019
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1000 PM CDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN BARBER COUNTY...
At 937 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Medicine Lodge, moving east at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and half dollar 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 dangerous storm will be near...
Sharon around 1000 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.
&&
LAT...LON 3713 9841 3723 9864 3734 9875 3741 9865
3740 9848 3739 9846 3738 9835 3713 9835
TIME...MOT...LOC 0237Z 288DEG 22KT 3732 9859
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...1.25IN
$$
FINCH969
WWUS53 KDDC 250243
SVSDDC
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Dodge City KS
943 PM CDT Tue Sep 24 2019
KSC007-250253-
/O.CAN.KDDC.TO.W.0038.000000T0000Z-190925T0300Z/
Barber KS-
943 PM CDT Tue Sep 24 2019
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN BARBER COUNTY IS CANCELLED...
The tornado threat has diminished and the Tornado Warning has been
cancelled. However, large hail and damaging winds remain likely and a
Severe Thunderstorm Warning remains in effect for the area.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CDT for
south central Kansas.
LAT...LON 3713 9841 3723 9864 3734 9875 3741 9865
3740 9848 3739 9846 3738 9835 3713 9835
TIME...MOT...LOC 0242Z 259DEG 36KT 3733 9852
$$
FINCHThe office that day
Everything else NWS Dodge City, KS issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 7:11 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | DDC | Pratt | 3 hr |
| Sep 24, 7:43 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | DDC | Barber | 25 min |
| Sep 24, 8:37 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | DDC | Kiowa, Pratt | 53 min |
| Sep 24, 8:45 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | DDC | Barber, Pratt | 60 min |
| Sep 24, 9:03 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | DDC | Barber, Comanche, Kiowa, Pratt | 57 min |
| Sep 24, 10:13 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | DDC | Pratt | 6 hr |
| Sep 24, 10:22 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | DDC | Barber, Comanche, Kiowa, Pratt | 19 min |
| Sep 24, 10:35 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | DDC | Barber | 55 min |
| Sep 24, 11:34 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | DDC | Comanche | 26 min |
| Sep 25, 2:38 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | DDC | Barber | 37 min |
| Sep 25, 4:17 AM CDT | Areal Flood Warning | DDC | Pratt | 9 hr |
| Sep 25, 7:10 AM CDT | Dense Fog Advisory | DDC | Grant, Hamilton, Stanton, Stevens | 3 hr |
| Sep 25, 9:11 AM CDT | Areal Flood Warning | DDC | Pratt | 4 hr |
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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.