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Tornado Warning 49, NWS Topeka, KS
NWS Topeka, KS issued this tornado warning at Sep 27, 2019, 7:58 PM CDT for Douglas County, Franklin County, Osage County, Kansas. It was in force for 32 min. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Sep 27, 2019, 7:58 PM CDT (00:58 UTC)
- Expired
- Sep 27, 2019, 8:30 PM CDT
- In force
- 32 min
- Issued by
- NWS Topeka, KS
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Radar indicated
- Hail
- 0.75 in
Counties Douglas County, KS, Franklin County, KS, Osage County, KS
The radar
The Topeka radar (KTWX), 73 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 00:57 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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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 27, 6:16 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Watch | SPC | 8 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Topeka, KS (KTOP), launched 00:00Z, 1.0 hours before the alert went out and 30 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
- 2300 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -15 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1926 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 42 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 74 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 120 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.1
- Supercell composite
- 6.5
The text
As transmitted.
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WFUS53 KTOP 280058
TORTOP
KSC045-059-139-280130-
/O.NEW.KTOP.TO.W.0049.190928T0058Z-190928T0130Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Topeka KS
758 PM CDT Fri Sep 27 2019
The National Weather Service in Topeka has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Northwestern Franklin County in east central Kansas...
Southwestern Douglas County in east central Kansas...
Northeastern Osage County in east central Kansas...
* Until 830 PM CDT.
* At 758 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Overbrook, moving east at 30 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.
* This dangerous storm will be near...
Globe around 810 PM CDT.
Centropolis around 820 PM CDT.
Pleasant Grove around 825 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 3874 9556 3884 9557 3887 9524 3869 9528
TIME...MOT...LOC 0058Z 281DEG 25KT 3881 9551
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...<.75IN
$$4 follow-up statements
273
WWUS53 KTOP 280106
SVSTOP
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Topeka KS
806 PM CDT Fri Sep 27 2019
KSC059-139-280115-
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Franklin-Osage-
806 PM CDT Fri Sep 27 2019
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHWESTERN FRANKLIN AND NORTHEASTERN
OSAGE COUNTIES IS CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 200 AM CDT for
east central Kansas.
LAT...LON 3874 9527 3874 9550 3885 9550 3887 9524
TIME...MOT...LOC 0105Z 271DEG 29KT 3881 9543
$$
KSC045-280130-
/O.CON.KTOP.TO.W.0049.000000T0000Z-190928T0130Z/
Douglas-
806 PM CDT Fri Sep 27 2019
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 830 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHWESTERN DOUGLAS COUNTY...
At 805 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Globe, moving east 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.
This dangerous storm will be near...
Pleasant Grove around 820 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 3874 9527 3874 9550 3885 9550 3887 9524
TIME...MOT...LOC 0105Z 271DEG 29KT 3881 9543
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...<.75IN
$$409
WWUS53 KTOP 280111
SVSTOP
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Topeka KS
811 PM CDT Fri Sep 27 2019
KSC045-280130-
/O.CON.KTOP.TO.W.0049.000000T0000Z-190928T0130Z/
Douglas-
811 PM CDT Fri Sep 27 2019
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 830 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHWESTERN DOUGLAS COUNTY...
At 811 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Globe, moving east at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and golf ball size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
This dangerous storm will be near...
Pleasant Grove around 825 PM CDT.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3876 9527 3879 9545 3885 9546 3887 9524
TIME...MOT...LOC 0111Z 261DEG 28KT 3883 9539
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...1.75IN
$$798
WWUS53 KTOP 280116
SVSTOP
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Topeka KS
816 PM CDT Fri Sep 27 2019
KSC045-280130-
/O.CON.KTOP.TO.W.0049.000000T0000Z-190928T0130Z/
Douglas-
816 PM CDT Fri Sep 27 2019
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 830 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHWESTERN DOUGLAS COUNTY...
At 816 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Lone Star, moving east at 30 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...
Pleasant Grove around 825 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 3878 9526 3878 9539 3885 9541 3887 9524
TIME...MOT...LOC 0116Z 261DEG 28KT 3883 9534
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...1.75IN
$$731
WWUS53 KTOP 280121
SVSTOP
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Topeka KS
821 PM CDT Fri Sep 27 2019
KSC045-280131-
/O.EXP.KTOP.TO.W.0049.000000T0000Z-190928T0130Z/
Douglas-
821 PM CDT Fri Sep 27 2019
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHWESTERN DOUGLAS COUNTY WILL EXPIRE AT
830 PM CDT...
The tornado threat has diminished and the Tornado Warning has been
cancelled. However, large hail and damaging winds remain likely and a
Severe Thunderstorm Warning remains in effect for the area. However
small hail, gusty winds and heavy rain are still possible with this
thunderstorm.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 200 AM CDT for
east central Kansas.
Remember, a Severe Thunderstorm Warning still remains in effect for
Douglas County until 830 PM.
LAT...LON 3878 9526 3878 9539 3885 9541 3887 9524
TIME...MOT...LOC 0121Z 281DEG 25KT 3883 9532
$$The office that day
Everything else NWS Topeka, KS issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 27, 7:04 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TOP | Osage, Shawnee, Wabaunsee | 56 min |
| Sep 27, 7:11 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | TOP | Lyon | 49 min |
| Sep 27, 7:35 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TOP | Douglas, Jefferson, Osage, Shawnee | 55 min |
| Sep 27, 7:47 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TOP | Lyon, Morris | 58 min |
| Sep 27, 7:50 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TOP | Lyon, Osage, Wabaunsee | 55 min |
| Sep 27, 8:08 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | TOP | Dickinson | 37 min |
| Sep 27, 8:28 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TOP | Douglas | 35 min |
| Sep 27, 8:39 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TOP | Douglas, Franklin, Osage | 51 min |
| Sep 27, 8:43 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TOP | Lyon | 47 min |
| Sep 27, 8:57 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | TOP | Dickinson | 48 min |
| Sep 27, 8:59 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | TOP | Lyon | 61 min |
| Sep 27, 9:06 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TOP | Lyon, Morris | 24 min |
| Sep 27, 9:15 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TOP | Dickinson, Morris | 30 min |
| Sep 27, 9:23 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TOP | Osage | 43 min |
| Sep 27, 9:37 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | TOP | Douglas | 38 min |
| Sep 27, 9:40 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TOP | Morris | 50 min |
| Sep 27, 9:44 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TOP | Douglas, Franklin | 46 min |
| Sep 27, 10:07 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TOP | Morris | 23 min |
| Sep 27, 10:14 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | TOP | Douglas, Franklin, Lyon, Osage | 5 hr |
| Sep 27, 10:15 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TOP | Dickinson, Morris | 34 min |
| Sep 27, 10:18 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | TOP | Jackson | 27 min |
| Sep 27, 10:25 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | TOP | Morris | 35 min |
| Sep 27, 10:37 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | TOP | Lyon | 23 min |
| Sep 27, 10:44 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | TOP | Jefferson | 46 min |
| Sep 27, 11:02 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | TOP | Lyon | 28 min |
| Sep 27, 11:57 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | TOP | Osage | 33 min |
| Sep 28, 12:38 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | TOP | Osage | 37 min |
| Sep 28, 1:30 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | TOP | Douglas | 15 min |
| Sep 28, 12:03 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | TOP | Morris | 27 min |
| Sep 28, 1:31 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | TOP | Coffey | 29 min |
| Sep 28, 3:00 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | TOP | Franklin | 15 min |
| Sep 28, 4:30 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | TOP | Anderson, Coffey, Franklin | 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; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.