Severe Thunderstorm Warning 53, NWS Wichita, KS

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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wichita KS
107 AM CDT Fri May 15 2020

KSC015-150645-
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Butler KS-
107 AM CDT Fri May 15 2020

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 145 AM CDT
FOR SOUTHERN BUTLER COUNTY...

At 107 AM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from 5 miles east of Leon to 5 miles northeast of Rose
Hill, moving east at 30 mph.

HAZARD...Ping pong ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail 
         damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect wind 
         damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

Locations impacted include...
Andover, Augusta, Rose Hill, Douglass, Leon, Latham, Rosalia, El
Dorado Airport, Santa Fe Lake, Augusta Municipal Airport and
Beaumont.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

Torrential rainfall is occurring with these storms, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

&&

LAT...LON 3773 9715 3788 9653 3748 9653 3748 9715
TIME...MOT...LOC 0607Z 268DEG 24KT 3768 9668 3760 9705 

HAIL...1.50IN
WIND...60MPH
 
$$

KLEINSASSER

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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wichita KS
134 AM CDT Fri May 15 2020

KSC015-150645-
/O.CON.KICT.SV.W.0053.000000T0000Z-200515T0645Z/
Butler KS-
134 AM CDT Fri May 15 2020

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 145 AM CDT
FOR SOUTHERN BUTLER COUNTY...

At 134 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Douglass,
moving east at 15 mph.

HAZARD...Ping pong ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail 
         damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect wind 
         damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

Locations impacted include...
Andover, Augusta, Rose Hill, Douglass, Leon, Latham, Rosalia, El
Dorado Airport, Santa Fe Lake, Augusta Municipal Airport and
Beaumont.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

&&

LAT...LON 3773 9715 3788 9653 3748 9653 3748 9715
TIME...MOT...LOC 0634Z 283DEG 11KT 3756 9705 

HAIL...1.50IN
WIND...60MPH
 
$$

KLEINSASSER

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Wichita KS
1239 AM CDT Fri May 15 2020

.SYNOPSIS...
Issued at 330 PM CDT Thu May 14 2020

A trough  is set up in the Plains with a secondary one off of the
West Coast. The front associated with this system straddles from
southern Iowa to central Kansas into southwest Kansas. After a
cloudy day yesterday, the sun came out today. Temperatures rose to
the 70s for most of the eastern half of the state with even the
lower 80s along the Kansas and Oklahoma border. Attention turns to
thunderstorm potential along the front this afternoon through
tonight.

&&

.SHORT TERM...(This evening through Sunday night)
Issued at 330 PM CDT Thu May 14 2020

Highlights:

1) Strong and severe thunderstorms southeast of KS Turnpike this
evening and tonight

2) Strong to severe thunderstorms late tonight into early Friday in
portions of south central Kansas

3) Flooding including flash flooding

4) Thunderstorm potential Friday and Saturday

Challenges:

1) Precipitation chances/coverage Friday

2) Rainfall amounts and respective flooding issues

3) Strength of convection on Friday and Saturday

Changes:
1) Precipitation chances and respective timing
2) Slight increase in temps in central Kansas on Friday

Headline: Flash Flood Watch this evening thru Saturday afternoon in
portions of south central and southeast Kansas

An active period will occur the next couple days with thunderstorms
anticipated this evening thru Saturday. There is concern for severe
storms especially this evening thru tonight with the possibility of
hail up to golf ball size and 60 mph winds which maintains the same
message as the last few forecasts. The movement of the front
mentioned in the Synopsis section is expected to be the driving
force for convective development as the instability rises especially
east of the Kansas Turnpike this afternoon and evening with 0-3km MUCAPE
of 3-4.5k J/kg and modest shear of 30-40kts at 0-6km. It is
questionable if the storms could develop well out ahead of the
front; CAMs are suggesting this may be a possibility, but the
better chances definitely appear closer to the front. As mentioned
in the previous discussion, it appears the convective mode would
be multicell with potential supercells more likely in northeast
Kansas and Missouri. There does appear to be somewhat of a linear
component later on. Initial development may be close to 4PM in
northeast Kansas with increasing coverage closer to the Flint
Hills around 7PM.

Thunderstorms are expected to back build further west into
central and south central portions of the state tonight into early
Friday as the front continues to track southeast. This front is
moving slow which would enhance the flooding threat with storms
staying closer to that boundary. There could be strong to severe
storms mainly southeast of Kansas Highway 61 or southeast of a
line from McPherson to Hutchinson to Pratt. Similar hazards are
anticipated with hail up to golf ball size and 60 mph winds.

The concern for flash flooding is on the uptick this evening as
moisture continues to surge northeast with a focus in eastern
Kansas. Rainfall totals the past seven days have ranged from 3 to
above 5 inches in the Flint Hills. Additional convection could
produce another 1 to 3 inches in well saturated areas with locally
higher amounts possible the next couple of days. The Flash Flood
Watch appears to be in line with the highest area of expected
rainfall. Please see the hydrology section for more information.

Friday afternoon - The better instability again looks like it will
stay further to the south which would reduce the severe thunderstorm
threat, but this is dependent on which model you decide is the most
representative. There are suggestions by the RAP and GFS that CAPE
will climb near 3k J/kg with 20-30kts of 0-6km bulk shear in the
afternoon and evening hours along the Kansas/Oklahoma border.
However, longevity of the morning activity could compromise the
environment as well. At this point, the lean is possible strong
thunderstorms with maybe some that approach severe criteria.
Confidence is not high for this time period in regards to the
strength of the storms.

Saturday - The last day of this active period will be Saturday; the
secondary wave which is just off the West Coast is expected to set
up along the Front Range late Friday then move through the Plains on
Saturday. This will bring another round of showers and thunderstorms
across the area. Some of the thunderstorms could be strong to severe
potentially in south central and southeast Kansas. Stay tuned for
updates on Friday and Saturday.

.LONG TERM...(Monday through Thursday)
Issued at 330 PM CDT Thu May 14 2020

Highlights: Quieter and warmer

An active week will be followed by a much quieter one as a ridge
moves in Sunday through the middle of next week. The mid and upper
levels form an Omega block pattern for the first part of the week
across the CONUS. After the wet week, it will be nice to have a
period to dry out. High temperatures are forecast to be in the 70s
for Sunday and Monday then to the low to mid 80s by Wednesday.
Seasonal normals are in the mid 70s. Low temperatures should stay in
the 50s. Take advantage of those outdoor activities if you are able
during this window.

&&

.AVIATION...(For the 06Z TAFS through 06Z Friday night)
Issued at 1237 AM CDT Fri May 15 2020

Extremely low confidence forecast after 1200 UTC. Anticipate
current storms will continue to spread south into moisture/low
level jet. The problem is whether the storms will continue to push
south after daybreak or stall (and if so where?) Seems probable
that it would slow during the day, as rich moisture feed
decreases with the veering 850MB flow. Mainly upslope flow low
level flow across the area will persist throughout the day, but
if precipitation does not occur, MVFR clouds would be much less
likely. Will have some chance for storms again tomorrow afternoon
and/or evening, but where/when is really unclear. Opted to not
mention those at this time. -Howerton

&&

.HYDROLOGY...
Issued at 330 PM CDT Thu May 14 2020

Flash Flood Watch from 6PM tonight thru 7PM Saturday

Multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms through this week which
are expected to continue into Saturday only amplify the flooding
threat. The highest rainfall totals in the last seven days have been
across southern Kansas with 3-5 inches with locally higher amounts
especially in the Flint Hills. As moisture transport increases
tonight along with the precipitable water values of 1.25-1.75
inches, flooding is going to become a greater concern especially in
the Flint Hills and areas to the east. The slow moving front will
not help. Flooding and flash flooding very well may occur tonight
and possibly the next couple of days in the low lying areas and in
towns. While only a few river points are forecast to rise into
action or flood stage at this time, there very well could be more
depending on how much rain falls within the respective basins.
Please stay weather aware and heed any road closures.

&&

.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
Wichita-KICT    65  76  63  78 /  60  70  60  70
Hutchinson      62  73  61  76 /  50  50  60  50
Newton          63  73  62  75 /  40  60  70  70
ElDorado        64  75  62  77 /  60  70  70  80
Winfield-KWLD   66  78  64  79 /  50  70  60  70
Russell         57  74  57  75 /  20  40  70  40
Great Bend      59  71  59  76 /  30  40  60  40
Salina          60  75  61  75 /  30  50  70  60
McPherson       61  73  61  75 /  30  50  70  60
Coffeyville     66  75  65  79 /  70  90  70  90
Chanute         64  76  64  77 /  70  80  70  90
Iola            64  76  64  77 /  70  70  70  90
Parsons-KPPF    66  76  64  78 /  80  80  70  90

&&

.ICT WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
Flash Flood Watch through Saturday evening for KSZ069>072-083-
092>096-098>100.

&&

SYNOPSIS...VJP
SHORT TERM...VJP
LONG TERM...VJP
AVIATION...PJH
HYDROLOGY...VJP

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Wichita KS
405 PM CDT Thu May 14 2020

KSZ032-033-047>053-067>072-082-083-091>096-098>100-152115-
Russell-Lincoln-Barton-Ellsworth-Saline-Rice-McPherson-Marion-Chase-
Reno-Harvey-Butler-Greenwood-Woodson-Allen-Kingman-Sedgwick-Harper-
Sumner-Cowley-Elk-Wilson-Neosho-Chautauqua-Montgomery-Labette-
405 PM CDT Thu May 14 2020

This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of Central Kansas,
South Central Kansas and Southeast Kansas.

.DAY ONE...Tonight

Strong and severe storms will develop this evening impacting
locations along and east of the Kansas Turnpike. The strongest
storms will be capable of producing golf ball sized hail, damaging
winds of 60 mph, and a brief tornado.

Thunderstorms are expected to expand in coverage this evening and
overnight impacting much of south central and southeast Kansas. The
strongest storms will be capable of producing golf ball sized hail,
damaging winds of 60 mph and heavy rainfall.

Heavy rain may produce localized flooding and rises on rivers and
creeks. See latest Flash Flood Watch for more details.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday

The threat for strong to severe storms will remain in the forecast
for Friday and Saturday. With multiple rounds of thunderstorms
expected, the risk of flooding could linger into the weekend. See
latest Flash Flood Watch for more details.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation may be needed this evening especially along and
east of the Kansas Turnpike from Matfield Green to Kansas City.

&&

For a graphical version of this information, see our webpage at:
https://weather.gov/crh/ghwo?sid=ict

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wichita KS
1013 PM CDT Thu May 14 2020

KSZ069-150345-
Butler KS-
1013 PM CDT Thu May 14 2020

The National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a

* Significant Weather Advisory for...
  Northeastern Butler County in south central Kansas...

* Until 1045 PM CDT.

* At 1011 PM CDT...National Weather Service meteorologists were
  tracking a strong thunderstorm over Burns, or 12 miles south of
  Florence...moving east at 25 mph.

hail up to the size of nickels...and wind gusts up to 50 mph will be
possible with this storm.

* Locations impacted include...
  Burns and Cassoday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Be prepared to take shelter in the event the storms intensify and
become severe...or a warning is issued by the National Weather
Service.

&&

LAT...LON 3799 9695 3809 9694 3808 9652 3795 9653
TIME...MOT...LOC 0313Z 269DEG 20KT 3807 9686

KLEINSASSER

PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WICHITA KS
1018 PM CDT THU MAY 14 2020

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

1015 PM     FUNNEL CLOUD     8 N MATFIELD GREEN      38.27N 96.56W
05/14/2020                   CHASE              KS   STORM CHASER

            REPORTED BY STORM CHASER.

&&

METZGER

PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WICHITA KS
1026 PM CDT THU MAY 14 2020

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

1008 PM     HAIL             BURNS                   38.09N 96.89W
05/14/2020  M0.75 INCH       MARION             KS   FIRE DEPT/RESCUE

&&

METZGER

PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WICHITA KS
1058 PM CDT THU MAY 14 2020

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

1018 PM     HAIL             COTTONWOOD FALLS        38.37N 96.54W
05/14/2020  E1.00 INCH       CHASE              KS   LAW ENFORCEMENT

            LOTS OF HAIL. MAINLY QUARTERS

&&

METZGER

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wichita KS
1148 PM CDT Thu May 14 2020

KSZ083-150515-
Sedgwick KS-
1148 PM CDT Thu May 14 2020

The National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a

* Significant Weather Advisory for...
  Central Sedgwick County in south central Kansas...

* Until 1215 AM CDT.

* At 1146 PM CDT...National Weather Service meteorologists were
  tracking a strong thunderstorm over Wichita...moving east at 30
  mph.

hail up to the size of nickels...and wind gusts up to 50 mph will be
possible with this storm.

* Locations impacted include...
  Wichita, Andover, Park City, Valley Center, Bel Aire, Goddard,
  Maize, Colwich, Downtown Wichita, Kechi, Eastborough, West Wichita,
  East Wichita, Eisenhower National Airport, Northeast Wichita,
  Mcconnell Air Force Base, Lake Afton and Jabara Airport.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Be prepared to take shelter in the event the storms intensify and
become severe...or a warning is issued by the National Weather
Service.

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm, and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

&&

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 500 AM CDT for
south central Kansas.

LAT...LON 3778 9767 3784 9715 3762 9715 3761 9767
TIME...MOT...LOC 0448Z 260DEG 25KT 3772 9734

KLEINSASSER

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wichita KS
1202 AM CDT Fri May 15 2020

KSZ071-150530-
Woodson KS-
1202 AM CDT Fri May 15 2020

The National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a

* Significant Weather Advisory for...
  Woodson County in southeastern Kansas...

* Until 1230 AM CDT.

* At 1201 AM CDT...National Weather Service meteorologists were
  tracking a strong thunderstorm 8 miles south of Gridley, or 9 miles
  northwest of Yates Center...moving east at 25 mph.

wind gusts up to 55 mph will be possible with this storm.

* Locations impacted include...
  Yates Center, Neosho Falls and Piqua.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Be prepared to take shelter in the event the storms intensify and
become severe...or a warning is issued by the National Weather
Service.

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm, and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

&&

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 500 AM CDT for
southeastern Kansas.

LAT...LON 3779 9553 3789 9596 3796 9596 3804 9595
      3804 9552 3782 9552
TIME...MOT...LOC 0502Z 278DEG 23KT 3797 9586

KLEINSASSER