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Severe Thunderstorm Warning 66, NWS Wichita, KS
NWS Wichita, KS issued this severe thunderstorm warning at May 15, 2022, 6:09 AM CDT for Lincoln County, Saline County, Kansas. It was in force for 66 min. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- May 15, 2022, 6:09 AM CDT (11:09 UTC)
- Expired
- May 15, 2022, 7:15 AM CDT
- In force
- 66 min
- Issued by
- NWS Wichita, KS
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Hail
- 1.0 in
- Wind
- 60.0 mph
Counties Lincoln County, KS, Saline County, KS
The radar
The Wichita radar (KICT), 146 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 11:11 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.
The nearest sounding before it
Topeka, KS (KTOP), launched 00:00Z, 11.2 hours before the alert went out and 198 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
- 39 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -127 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 2883 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 28 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 5 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 70 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.1
What forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this severe thunderstorm warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.
NWS Wichita, KS wrote its last area forecast discussion before this severe thunderstorm warning went out at May 15, 2:52 AM CDT, 3 hours 17 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, May 15, 2:52 AM CDT, 3 hours 17 minutes before
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</html>Hazardous weather outlook, May 15, 5:22 AM CDT, 47 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Wichita KS 522 AM CDT Sun May 15 2022 KSZ032-033-047>053-067>072-082-083-091>096-098>100-161030- 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- 522 AM CDT Sun May 15 2022 This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of Central Kansas, South Central Kansas and Southeast Kansas. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight Scattered to numerous thunderstorms are expected this morning through mid afternoon across northeast and eastern Kansas, mainly along and east of a Salina to Winfield line. Storm motion will be to the southeast. Tennis ball size hail and 60-70 mph winds will be the primary threats. There a small chance of thunderstorm redevelopment late this afternoon for areas east of the Kansas Turnpike. A few strong to severe storms are possible. Dime to quarter size hail and 50 to 60 mph winds are the main threats. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday Periodic off and on thunderstorm chances are expected Monday night through the middle of next week. While widespread severe weather appears unlikely during this period, a handful of strong to severe storms are possible. Stay tuned for later forecasts as details become clearer. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation may be needed across southeast Kansas this morning. && For a graphical version of this information, see our webpage at: https://weather.gov/crh/ghwo?sid=ict Ketcham
In the hours before
Special weather statement, May 15, 12:09 AM CDT, 6 hours before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wichita KS
1209 AM CDT Sun May 15 2022
KSZ092-093-150600-
Cowley KS-Sumner KS-
1209 AM CDT Sun May 15 2022
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of western Cowley and
northeastern Sumner Counties through 100 AM CDT...
At 1208 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Belle Plaine, moving southeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Half inch hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible.
Locations impacted include...
Arkansas City, Winfield, Mulvane, Belle Plaine, Oxford, Udall,
Winfield City Lake and Strother Field Airport.
This includes Interstate 35 between Mile Markers 25 and 31.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
&&
LAT...LON 3739 9737 3748 9729 3748 9723 3735 9679
3706 9700
TIME...MOT...LOC 0508Z 302DEG 25KT 3739 9722
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...<30 MPH
CRWSpecial weather statement, May 15, 12:20 AM CDT, 5 hours 49 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wichita KS
1220 AM CDT Sun May 15 2022
KSZ093-098-150600-
Cowley KS-Chautauqua KS-
1220 AM CDT Sun May 15 2022
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southeastern Cowley
and western Chautauqua Counties through 100 AM CDT...
At 1219 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Dexter, or 11 miles northwest of Cedar Vale, moving east at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Penny size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible.
Locations impacted include...
Cedar Vale and Dexter.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
&&
LAT...LON 3711 9673 3729 9678 3730 9642 3730 9627
3701 9628
TIME...MOT...LOC 0519Z 259DEG 11KT 3722 9664
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
MAX WIND GUST...<30 MPH
CRWSpecial weather statement, May 15, 1:07 AM CDT, 5 hours 2 minutes before
Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Wichita KS 107 AM CDT Sun May 15 2022 KSZ093-094-098-150645- Cowley KS-Chautauqua KS-Elk KS- 107 AM CDT Sun May 15 2022 ...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southern Elk, east central Cowley and Chautauqua Counties through 145 AM CDT... At 107 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles south of Grenola, or 10 miles north of Cedar Vale, moving east at 15 mph. HAZARD...Half inch hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Sedan, Cedar Vale, Moline, Longton, Grenola, Peru, Elk Falls, Niotaze and Hale. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. && LAT...LON 3708 9659 3733 9659 3742 9596 3704 9596 TIME...MOT...LOC 0607Z 259DEG 11KT 3725 9645 MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN MAX WIND GUST...<30 MPH CRW
Special weather statement, May 15, 1:52 AM CDT, 4 hours 17 minutes before
Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Wichita KS 152 AM CDT Sun May 15 2022 KSZ098-150730- Chautauqua KS- 152 AM CDT Sun May 15 2022 ...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of Chautauqua County through 230 AM CDT... At 151 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Sedan, moving south at 15 mph. HAZARD...Half inch hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Sedan, Peru, Chautauqua, Elgin, Niotaze and Hale. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. && LAT...LON 3724 9641 3729 9597 3700 9597 3700 9635 TIME...MOT...LOC 0651Z 346DEG 11KT 3709 9621 MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN MAX WIND GUST...<30 MPH CRW
Special weather statement, May 15, 2:27 AM CDT, 3 hours 42 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wichita KS
227 AM CDT Sun May 15 2022
KSZ099-100-150815-
Montgomery KS-Labette KS-
227 AM CDT Sun May 15 2022
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of Labette and
northeastern Montgomery Counties through 315 AM CDT...
At 227 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Cherryvale, moving east at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Half inch hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible.
Locations impacted include...
Parsons, Cherryvale, Oswego, Chetopa, Altamont, Mound Valley,
Bartlett, Labette, Parsons Tri City Airport, Dennis and Big Hill
Lake.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
&&
LAT...LON 3700 9509 3722 9566 3738 9563 3737 9508
3700 9507
TIME...MOT...LOC 0727Z 278DEG 25KT 3730 9555
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...<30 MPH
CRWSpecial weather statement, May 15, 5:44 AM CDT, 25 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wichita KS
544 AM CDT Sun May 15 2022
KSZ033-049-151130-
Lincoln KS-Saline KS-
544 AM CDT Sun May 15 2022
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of Lincoln and
northwestern Saline Counties through 630 AM CDT...
At 544 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Lincoln, moving east at 50 mph.
HAZARD...Pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible.
Locations impacted include...
Lincoln, Sylvan Grove, Beverly, Barnard, Glendale, Ash Grove and
Westfall.
This includes Interstate 70 between Mile Markers 230 and 244.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
&&
LAT...LON 3918 9793 3896 9793 3896 9775 3878 9778
3883 9793 3887 9793 3887 9803 3903 9849
3912 9848 3922 9842
TIME...MOT...LOC 1044Z 274DEG 44KT 3909 9823
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...<30 MPH
CRWThe office that day
Everything else NWS Wichita, KS issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 14, 7:15 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | ICT | Barton | 45 min |
| May 14, 8:52 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ICT | Harper, Kingman | 68 min |
| May 14, 10:08 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | ICT | Harper | 37 min |
| May 14, 11:21 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | ICT | Sedgwick | 24 min |
| May 15, 12:09 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | ICT | Cowley | 51 min |
| May 15, 12:20 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | ICT | Chautauqua | 40 min |
| May 15, 1:07 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | ICT | Chautauqua | 38 min |
| May 15, 1:52 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | ICT | Chautauqua | 38 min |
| May 15, 2:27 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | ICT | Labette | 48 min |
| May 15, 5:44 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | ICT | Lincoln | 46 min |
| May 15, 6:47 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ICT | Harvey, McPherson, Marion | 58 min |
| May 15, 7:02 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ICT | Ellsworth, McPherson, Marion, Rice | 58 min |
| May 15, 7:13 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ICT | McPherson, Marion, Saline | 62 min |
| May 15, 7:42 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ICT | Butler, Chase, Greenwood, Marion | 63 min |
| May 15, 7:55 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ICT | Butler, Chase, Harvey, McPherson, Marion | 65 min |
| May 15, 8:10 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | ICT | Marion | 35 min |
| May 15, 8:27 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | ICT | Greenwood, Woodson | 33 min |
| May 15, 8:53 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ICT | Butler, Elk, Greenwood | 46 min |
| May 15, 9:05 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | ICT | Allen, Woodson | 55 min |
| May 15, 9:34 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | ICT | Chase | 26 min |
| May 15, 10:02 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ICT | Butler, Chase, Greenwood | 44 min |
| May 15, 10:32 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ICT | Chase | 32 min |
| May 15, 10:35 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ICT | Greenwood | 55 min |
| May 15, 10:58 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | ICT | Greenwood | 32 min |
| May 15, 11:08 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | ICT | Greenwood | 52 min |
| May 15, 11:20 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | ICT | Wilson | 40 min |
| May 15, 11:36 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | ICT | Greenwood | 24 min |
| May 15, 11:49 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | ICT | Neosho, Wilson, Woodson | 56 min |
| May 15, 12:27 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ICT | Labette, Montgomery, Neosho, Wilson | 26 min |
| May 15, 12:37 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | ICT | Chase | 53 min |
| May 15, 12:57 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | ICT | Labette, Neosho | 48 min |
| May 15, 1:02 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | ICT | Allen, Woodson | 43 min |
| May 15, 1:23 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | ICT | Greenwood | 52 min |
| May 15, 1:36 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ICT | Greenwood, Woodson | 54 min |
| May 15, 1:59 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | ICT | Neosho | 46 min |
| May 15, 2:13 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ICT | Wilson, Woodson | 35 min |
| May 15, 2:16 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | ICT | Greenwood | 29 min |
| May 15, 2:33 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | ICT | Woodson | 27 min |
| May 15, 2:47 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | ICT | Neosho | 28 min |
| May 15, 2:59 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | ICT | Wilson | 31 min |
| May 15, 3:32 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | ICT | Neosho, Wilson | 28 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; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.