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Tornado Warning 49, NWS Goodland, KS
NWS Goodland, KS issued this tornado warning at Aug 8, 2023, 5:08 PM MDT for Yuma County, Colorado. It was in force for 37 min. 9 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
- Aug 8, 2023, 5:08 PM MDT (23:08 UTC)
- Expired
- Aug 8, 2023, 5:45 PM MDT
- In force
- 37 min
- Issued by
- NWS Goodland, KS
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Radar indicated
- Damage threat
- Considerable
- Hail
- 4.0 in
County Yuma County, CO
The radar
The Goodland radar (KGLD), 117 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 23:08 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 8, 5:08 PM MDT | HAIL 4 | 3 W Yuma, CO | |
| Aug 8, 5:13 PM MDT | TORNADO | 5 S Yuma, CO | 5 power poles snapped along Hwy 59. Time estimated. |
| Aug 8, 5:16 PM MDT | HAIL 1 | 4 Se Yuma, CO | Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.). |
| Aug 8, 5:18 PM MDT | HAIL 1.75 | 4 Ese Yuma, CO | Hail was ongoing at the location. |
| Aug 8, 5:20 PM MDT | TSTM WND DMG | 3 S Yuma, CO | Delayed report. Top branches of a tree snapped off and laying towards the southeast. Time estimated via radar. |
| Aug 8, 5:20 PM MDT | TSTM WND DMG | 3 S Yuma, CO | Corrects previous tornado report from 5 S Yuma from a NWS Storm Survey. 5 power poles snapped along Hwy 59. Time estimated. |
| Aug 8, 5:30 PM MDT | TORNADO | 7 Nnw Heartstrong, CO | Delayed report via social media. Multi-vortex tornado reported roughly 7-8 miles southeast of Yuma. Location approximate based on radar. Tornado has lifted prior to 5:51 PM MDT. |
| Aug 8, 5:34 PM MDT | HAIL 3 | 6 Nnw Heartstrong, CO | Delayed report via social media with photo of hailstones. Time estimated. |
| Aug 8, 5:45 PM MDT | HAIL 1.75 | 6 Ssw Yuma, CO | Up to golf ball hail observed. Power was out at the residence. |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 8, 2:37 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Watch | SPC | 7 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
N. Platte/Lee Bi, NE (KLBF), launched 12:00Z, 11.1 hours before the alert went out and 210 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
- 4 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -289 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 695 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 45 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 61 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 205 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- -0.1
The text
As transmitted.
096
WFUS53 KGLD 082308
TORGLD
COC125-082345-
/O.NEW.KGLD.TO.W.0049.230808T2308Z-230808T2345Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Goodland KS
508 PM MDT Tue Aug 8 2023
The National Weather Service in Goodland has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
West central Yuma County in northeastern Colorado...
* Until 545 PM MDT.
* At 507 PM MDT, a large and extremely dangerous tornado was located
over Yuma, moving east at 15 mph.
This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris
may be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile
homes will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes,
businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete
destruction is possible.
* The tornado will be near...
Yuma around 510 PM MDT.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is developing. To protect your life, 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 4016 10256 3998 10259 4004 10279 4009 10280
4016 10279
TIME...MOT...LOC 2307Z 284DEG 13KT 4011 10275
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...4.00 IN
$$
Lundquist3 follow-up statements
025
WWUS53 KGLD 082314
SVSGLD
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Goodland KS
514 PM MDT Tue Aug 8 2023
COC125-082345-
/O.CON.KGLD.TO.W.0049.000000T0000Z-230808T2345Z/
Yuma CO-
514 PM MDT Tue Aug 8 2023
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 545 PM MDT FOR WEST
CENTRAL YUMA COUNTY...
At 514 PM MDT, a large and extremely dangerous tornado was located
over Yuma, moving southeast at 10 mph.
This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris may
be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes
will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes,
businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction
is possible.
This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
west central Yuma County.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is developing. To protect your life, TAKE COVER NOW! Move to
a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy
building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in
a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect
yourself from flying debris.
Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
&&
LAT...LON 4016 10256 3998 10259 4004 10279 4009 10280
4015 10279
TIME...MOT...LOC 2314Z 296DEG 7KT 4010 10275
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...4.00 IN
$$
Lundquist038
WWUS53 KGLD 082319
SVSGLD
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Goodland KS
519 PM MDT Tue Aug 8 2023
COC125-082345-
/O.CON.KGLD.TO.W.0049.000000T0000Z-230808T2345Z/
Yuma CO-
519 PM MDT Tue Aug 8 2023
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 545 PM MDT FOR WEST
CENTRAL YUMA COUNTY...
At 519 PM MDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located near Yuma, moving east at 15 mph.
This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Weather spotters confirmed tornado.
IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris may
be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes
will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes,
businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction
is possible.
Locations impacted include...
Yuma.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is on the ground. To protect your life, 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.
Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
&&
LAT...LON 4016 10256 3998 10259 4004 10279 4009 10280
4015 10279
TIME...MOT...LOC 2319Z 283DEG 14KT 4010 10271
TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...2.75 IN
$$
Lundquist535
WWUS53 KGLD 082330
SVSGLD
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Goodland KS
530 PM MDT Tue Aug 8 2023
COC125-082345-
/O.CON.KGLD.TO.W.0049.000000T0000Z-230808T2345Z/
Yuma CO-
530 PM MDT Tue Aug 8 2023
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 545 PM MDT FOR WEST
CENTRAL YUMA COUNTY...
At 530 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 7 miles southeast of Yuma, moving southeast at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and baseball size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
west central Yuma County.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
&&
LAT...LON 4011 10257 3998 10259 4004 10275 4008 10275
TIME...MOT...LOC 2330Z 306DEG 30KT 4004 10262
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...2.75 IN
$$
LundquistThe office that day
Everything else NWS Goodland, KS issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 7, 6:06 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | GLD | Kit Carson | 54 min |
| Aug 7, 6:54 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | GLD | Cheyenne | 21 min |
| Aug 7, 7:00 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | GLD | Cheyenne, Kit Carson | 60 min |
| Aug 7, 7:57 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | GLD | Cheyenne | 33 min |
| Aug 7, 8:05 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | GLD | Cheyenne | 25 min |
| Aug 8, 4:11 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | GLD | Yuma | 64 min |
| Aug 8, 4:44 PM MDT | Tornado Warning | GLD | Yuma | 46 min |
| Aug 8, 5:12 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | GLD | Yuma | 93 min |
| Aug 8, 5:43 PM MDT | Tornado Warning | GLD | Yuma | 32 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.