Alert archive / Kansas / Tornado Warnings in 2021
Tornado Warning 11, NWS Dodge City, KS
NWS Dodge City, KS issued this tornado warning at Oct 12, 2021, 10:14 PM CDT for Ford County, Kansas. It was in force for 31 min. 1 report 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
- Oct 12, 2021, 10:14 PM CDT (03:14 UTC)
- Expired
- Oct 12, 2021, 10:45 PM CDT
- In force
- 31 min
- Issued by
- NWS Dodge City, KS
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Radar indicated
- Hail
- 1.0 in
County Ford County, KS
The radar
The Dodge City radar (KDDC), 12 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 03:16 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
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What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 12, 10:23 PM CDT | TORNADO | 3 N Howell, KS | TORNADO DAMAGE TO A BARN. |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 12, 9:35 PM CDT | Tornado Watch | SPC | 7 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Dodge City, (KDDC), launched 00:00Z, 3.2 hours before the alert went out and 16 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
- 441 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -298 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 585 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 64 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 383 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 374 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.2
The text
As transmitted.
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WFUS53 KDDC 130314
TORDDC
KSC057-130345-
/O.NEW.KDDC.TO.W.0011.211013T0314Z-211013T0345Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Dodge City KS
1014 PM CDT Tue Oct 12 2021
The National Weather Service in Dodge City has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Northwestern Ford County in southwestern Kansas...
* Until 1045 PM CDT.
* At 1014 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms capable of producing both
tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage were located near
Howell, moving east at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and quarter 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.
* These dangerous storms will be near...
Dodge City and Ft. Dodge around 1030 PM CDT.
Other locations in the path of this tornadic thunderstorm include
Wright.
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.
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 3791 10023 3791 9990 3777 9977 3766 10019
TIME...MOT...LOC 0314Z 249DEG 35KT 3770 10012
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
$$
TATRO3 follow-up statements
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WWUS53 KDDC 130323 RRA
SVSDDC
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Dodge City KS
1023 PM CDT Tue Oct 12 2021
KSC057-130345-
/O.CON.KDDC.TO.W.0011.000000T0000Z-211013T0345Z/
Ford KS-
1023 PM CDT Tue Oct 12 2021
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1045 PM CDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN FORD COUNTY...
At 1023 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located 5 miles northwest of
Dodge City, moving northeast at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Broadcast media confirmed tornado.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
northwestern Ford County.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a
basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy
building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in
a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect
yourself from flying debris.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
&&
LAT...LON 3791 10023 3791 9990 3777 9977 3769 10019
TIME...MOT...LOC 0323Z 228DEG 36KT 3783 10008
TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$
TATRO068
WWUS53 KDDC 130330
SVSDDC
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Dodge City KS
1030 PM CDT Tue Oct 12 2021
KSC057-130345-
/O.CON.KDDC.TO.W.0011.000000T0000Z-211013T0345Z/
Ford KS-
1030 PM CDT Tue Oct 12 2021
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1045 PM CDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN FORD COUNTY...
At 1029 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 7 miles north of Dodge City, moving northeast at 40 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...
Dodge City.
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.
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 3791 10016 3791 9990 3781 9981 3777 10009
TIME...MOT...LOC 0329Z 239DEG 36KT 3787 10001
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$
TATRO362
WWUS53 KDDC 130336
SVSDDC
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Dodge City KS
1036 PM CDT Tue Oct 12 2021
KSC057-130346-
/O.EXP.KDDC.TO.W.0011.000000T0000Z-211013T0345Z/
Ford KS-
1036 PM CDT Tue Oct 12 2021
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHWESTERN FORD COUNTY WILL EXPIRE AT
1045 PM CDT...
The tornado threat has diminished and the Tornado Warning has been
cancelled. However, large hail and damaging winds remain likely and a
Severe Thunderstorm Warning remains in effect for the area. However
heavy rain is still possible with this thunderstorm.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 500 AM CDT for southwestern
Kansas.
LAT...LON 3791 10016 3791 9990 3781 9981 3777 10009
TIME...MOT...LOC 0336Z 249DEG 35KT 3789 9996
$$
TATROThe office that day
Everything else NWS Dodge City, KS issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 12, 7:09 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | DDC | Hamilton | 36 min |
| Oct 12, 7:16 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | DDC | Morton | 29 min |
| Oct 12, 7:21 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | DDC | Hamilton, Stanton | 39 min |
| Oct 12, 7:33 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | DDC | Grant, Hamilton, Kearny, Stanton | 42 min |
| Oct 12, 7:43 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | DDC | Morton | 32 min |
| Oct 12, 8:02 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | DDC | Grant, Haskell, Morton, Seward, Stanton, Stevens | 43 min |
| Oct 12, 8:13 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | DDC | Grant, Hamilton, Kearny, Stanton | 47 min |
| Oct 12, 8:35 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | DDC | Lane, Scott | 40 min |
| Oct 12, 8:37 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | DDC | Finney, Grant, Haskell, Kearny, Seward, Stevens | 38 min |
| Oct 12, 8:54 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | DDC | Finney, Kearny, Scott | 21 min |
| Oct 12, 9:07 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | DDC | Finney, Gray, Haskell, Meade, Seward, Stevens | 53 min |
| Oct 12, 9:15 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | DDC | Finney, Lane, Scott | 45 min |
| Oct 12, 9:22 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | DDC | Gray, Haskell, Meade, Seward | 23 min |
| Oct 12, 9:34 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | DDC | Gray, Haskell | 26 min |
| Oct 12, 9:46 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | DDC | Finney, Ford, Gray, Haskell, Hodgeman, Meade and 1 more | 44 min |
| Oct 12, 9:52 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | DDC | Trego | 38 min |
| Oct 12, 10:02 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | DDC | Finney, Hodgeman, Lane, Ness | 21 min |
| Oct 12, 10:04 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | DDC | Ford, Gray | 11 min |
| Oct 12, 10:20 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | DDC | Clark, Finney, Ford, Gray, Hodgeman, Meade | 40 min |
| Oct 12, 10:21 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | DDC | Hodgeman, Ness | 39 min |
| Oct 12, 10:36 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | DDC | Ford, Hodgeman | 24 min |
| Oct 12, 10:47 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | DDC | Edwards, Ellis, Hodgeman, Ness, Pawnee, Rush | 58 min |
| Oct 12, 10:51 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | DDC | Edwards, Ford, Hodgeman, Kiowa | 54 min |
| Oct 12, 10:53 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | DDC | Clark, Comanche, Ford, Kiowa, Meade | 67 min |
| Oct 12, 10:58 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | DDC | Clark, Meade | 17 min |
| Oct 12, 11:03 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | DDC | Ellis | 27 min |
| Oct 12, 11:13 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | DDC | Clark, Ford, Kiowa | 32 min |
| Oct 12, 11:41 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | DDC | Edwards, Kiowa, Pawnee, Pratt, Stafford | 38 min |
| Oct 12, 11:44 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | DDC | Clark, Comanche, Kiowa | 35 min |
| Oct 13, 12:12 AM CDT | Tornado Warning | DDC | Edwards, Pawnee, Stafford | 18 min |
| Oct 13, 12:17 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | DDC | Barber, Comanche, Edwards, Kiowa, Pawnee, Pratt and 1 more | 58 min |
| Oct 13, 1:09 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | DDC | Barber, Comanche, Pratt, Stafford | 66 min |
| Oct 13, 2:16 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | DDC | Barber | 29 min |
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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.