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Tornado Warning 2, NWS Wichita, KS
NWS Wichita, KS issued this tornado warning at Apr 29, 2022, 8:10 PM CDT for Butler County, Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was in force for 50 min. 3 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
- Apr 29, 2022, 8:10 PM CDT (01:10 UTC)
- Expired
- Apr 29, 2022, 9:00 PM CDT
- In force
- 50 min
- Issued by
- NWS Wichita, KS
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Radar indicated
- Hail
- 1.25 in
Counties Butler County, KS, Sedgwick County, KS
The radar
The Wichita radar (KICT), 34 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 01:10 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.
What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 29, 8:20 PM CDT | TORNADO | 4 W Augusta, KS | SPOTTER WAS IN AUGUSTA LOOKING WEST AT THE TORNADO AND THE TORNADO HAD JUST CROSSED HIGHWAY 400 TO THE NORTH. |
| Apr 29, 8:47 PM CDT | TORNADO | El Dorado, KS | TORNADO JUST SW OF TOWN. |
| Apr 29, 9:01 PM CDT | TSTM WND GST 70 | East Wichita, KS | PUBLIC CITIZEN REPORTED WIND GUSTS OF 65 TO 70 MPH IN EASTBOROUGH NEAR THE WSU CAMPUS. |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 29, 3:34 PM CDT | Tornado Watch | SPC | 7 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Topeka, KS (KTOP), launched 00:00Z, 1.2 hours before the alert went out and 192 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
- 1788 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -49 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1073 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 31 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 225 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 342 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 2.2
- Supercell composite
- 14.3
The text
As transmitted.
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WFUS53 KICT 300110
TORICT
KSC015-173-300200-
/O.NEW.KICT.TO.W.0002.220430T0110Z-220430T0200Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Wichita KS
810 PM CDT Fri Apr 29 2022
The National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
East central Sedgwick County in south central Kansas...
Western Butler County in south central Kansas...
* Until 900 PM CDT.
* At 810 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Andover, moving northeast 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...
Andover around 825 PM CDT.
Augusta and Benton around 840 PM CDT.
Towanda around 855 PM CDT.
El Dorado around 900 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include El
Dorado Airport, Santa Fe Lake and Augusta Municipal Airport.
This includes Interstate 35 between Mile Markers 47 and 74.
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 3753 9715 3767 9730 3796 9694 3772 9673
TIME...MOT...LOC 0110Z 232DEG 19KT 3763 9718
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.25 IN
$$
KETCHAM5 follow-up statements
996
WWUS53 KICT 300113
SVSICT
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wichita KS
813 PM CDT Fri Apr 29 2022
KSC015-173-300200-
/O.CON.KICT.TO.W.0002.000000T0000Z-220430T0200Z/
Sedgwick KS-Butler KS-
813 PM CDT Fri Apr 29 2022
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 900 PM CDT FOR EAST
CENTRAL SEDGWICK AND WESTERN BUTLER COUNTIES...
At 813 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located near Andover, moving
northeast at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Damaging tornado and half dollar size hail.
SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
This tornado will be near...
Andover around 825 PM CDT.
Augusta and Benton around 840 PM CDT.
Towanda around 855 PM CDT.
El Dorado around 900 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include El
Dorado Airport, Santa Fe Lake and Augusta Municipal Airport.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a
basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy
building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in
a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect
yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3753 9715 3767 9730 3796 9694 3772 9673
TIME...MOT...LOC 0113Z 232DEG 19KT 3764 9716
TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.25 IN
$$
KETCHAM798
WWUS53 KICT 300118
SVSICT
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wichita KS
818 PM CDT Fri Apr 29 2022
KSC015-173-300200-
/O.CON.KICT.TO.W.0002.000000T0000Z-220430T0200Z/
Sedgwick KS-Butler KS-
818 PM CDT Fri Apr 29 2022
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 900 PM CDT FOR EAST
CENTRAL SEDGWICK AND WESTERN BUTLER COUNTIES...
At 817 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located over Andover, moving
northeast at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Damaging tornado and half dollar size hail.
SOURCE...Weather spotters 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 tornado will be near...
Augusta and Benton around 835 PM CDT.
Towanda around 845 PM CDT.
El Dorado around 905 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include El
Dorado Airport, Santa Fe Lake and Augusta Municipal Airport.
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.
&&
LAT...LON 3753 9715 3767 9730 3796 9694 3772 9673
TIME...MOT...LOC 0117Z 230DEG 22KT 3767 9712
TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.25 IN
$$
KETCHAM415
WWUS53 KICT 300123 RRA
SVSICT
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wichita KS
823 PM CDT Fri Apr 29 2022
KSC173-300132-
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Sedgwick KS-
823 PM CDT Fri Apr 29 2022
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR EAST CENTRAL SEDGWICK COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT for south central
Kansas.
LAT...LON 3759 9715 3779 9715 3796 9694 3772 9673
TIME...MOT...LOC 0122Z 223DEG 20KT 3770 9710
$$
KSC015-300200-
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Butler KS-
823 PM CDT Fri Apr 29 2022
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 900 PM CDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN BUTLER COUNTY...
At 822 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located over Andover, moving
northeast at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Damaging tornado and half dollar size hail.
SOURCE...Weather spotters 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 tornado will be near...
Augusta and Benton around 835 PM CDT.
Towanda around 845 PM CDT.
El Dorado around 905 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include El
Dorado Airport, Santa Fe Lake and Augusta Municipal Airport.
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.
&&
LAT...LON 3759 9715 3779 9715 3796 9694 3772 9673
TIME...MOT...LOC 0122Z 223DEG 20KT 3770 9710
TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.25 IN
$$
KETCHAM259
WWUS53 KICT 300135
SVSICT
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wichita KS
835 PM CDT Fri Apr 29 2022
KSC015-300200-
/O.CON.KICT.TO.W.0002.000000T0000Z-220430T0200Z/
Butler KS-
835 PM CDT Fri Apr 29 2022
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 900 PM CDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN BUTLER COUNTY...
At 835 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Towanda, moving northeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and half dollar size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
This dangerous storm will be near...
El Dorado around 855 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include El
Dorado Airport and Santa Fe Lake.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3763 9703 3782 9711 3796 9694 3772 9673
TIME...MOT...LOC 0135Z 238DEG 24KT 3775 9698
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.25 IN
$$
KETCHAM541
WWUS53 KICT 300145
SVSICT
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wichita KS
845 PM CDT Fri Apr 29 2022
KSC015-300200-
/O.CON.KICT.TO.W.0002.000000T0000Z-220430T0200Z/
Butler KS-
845 PM CDT Fri Apr 29 2022
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 900 PM CDT FOR CENTRAL
BUTLER COUNTY...
At 845 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Towanda, moving northeast at 20 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.
This dangerous storm will be near...
El Dorado around 900 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include El
Dorado Airport.
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 3766 9693 3784 9708 3796 9694 3772 9673
TIME...MOT...LOC 0145Z 232DEG 19KT 3779 9692
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
$$
KETCHAMThe office that day
Everything else NWS Wichita, KS issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 29, 7:00 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ICT | Butler, Harvey, Marion, Sedgwick | 14 min |
| Apr 29, 7:16 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | ICT | Chase | 59 min |
| Apr 29, 7:21 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | ICT | Sedgwick | 54 min |
| Apr 29, 7:23 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ICT | Chase, Marion | 31 min |
| Apr 29, 7:29 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ICT | Butler, Marion | 16 min |
| Apr 29, 7:32 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ICT | Butler, Sedgwick | 43 min |
| Apr 29, 8:00 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | ICT | Marion | 45 min |
| Apr 29, 8:04 PM CDT | Dust Storm Warning | ICT | Barton, Ellsworth, Lincoln, McPherson, Reno, Rice and 2 more | 56 min |
| Apr 29, 8:07 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ICT | Butler, Sedgwick | 53 min |
| Apr 29, 8:16 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | ICT | Harvey, Marion | 29 min |
| Apr 29, 8:21 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ICT | Chase | 18 min |
| Apr 29, 8:28 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ICT | Greenwood | 62 min |
| Apr 29, 8:32 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ICT | Chase, Marion | 43 min |
| Apr 29, 8:33 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | ICT | Greenwood | 42 min |
| Apr 29, 8:36 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ICT | Butler, Chase, Harvey, Marion | 39 min |
| Apr 29, 8:44 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ICT | Butler, Sedgwick | 46 min |
| Apr 29, 8:51 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | ICT | Butler | 54 min |
| Apr 29, 8:53 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ICT | Butler, Chase, Harvey, Marion | 52 min |
| Apr 29, 9:11 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | ICT | Butler, Greenwood | 49 min |
| Apr 29, 9:15 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ICT | Butler, Sedgwick | 30 min |
| Apr 29, 9:30 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | ICT | Butler, Greenwood | 24 min |
| Apr 29, 9:36 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ICT | Butler, Sedgwick | 54 min |
| Apr 29, 9:54 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ICT | Butler, Greenwood | 66 min |
| Apr 29, 10:02 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ICT | Butler, Cowley, Sedgwick, Sumner | 28 min |
| Apr 29, 10:16 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ICT | Cowley, Sumner | 59 min |
| Apr 29, 10:25 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ICT | Butler, Cowley, Elk, Greenwood, Sumner | 65 min |
| Apr 29, 10:34 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ICT | Allen, Woodson | 26 min |
| Apr 29, 10:49 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | ICT | Allen, Wilson, Woodson | 41 min |
| Apr 29, 11:03 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ICT | Chautauqua, Cowley, Elk, Sumner | 57 min |
| Apr 29, 11:39 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ICT | Chautauqua, Cowley, Elk, Montgomery, Wilson | 66 min |
| Apr 30, 12:19 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ICT | Labette, Montgomery | 41 min |
| Apr 30, 12:53 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ICT | Labette, Montgomery | 82 min |
| Apr 30, 2:42 AM CDT | Wind Advisory | ICT | Barton, Chase, Ellsworth, Harvey, Lincoln, McPherson and 5 more | 16 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.