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Tornado Warning 39, NWS Wichita, KS

April 27, 2024Allen County, Neosho County, Kansas

NWS Wichita, KS issued this tornado warning at Apr 27, 2024, 10:14 PM CDT for Allen County, Neosho County, Kansas. It was in force for 32 min. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued
Apr 27, 2024, 10:14 PM CDT (03:14 UTC)
Expired
Apr 27, 2024, 10:46 PM CDT
In force
32 min
Issued by
NWS Wichita, KS
Area
Storm-based polygon
Tornado
Radar indicated
Hail
1.75 in

Counties Allen County, KS, Neosho County, KS

The radar

The Pleasant Hill radar (KEAX), 135 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 03:16 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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The watch it was issued in

The SPC watch in force over the same counties when this warning went out.

IssuedProductOfficeLasted
Apr 27, 4:57 PM CDTTornado WatchSPC8 hr

The nearest sounding before it

Springfield, MO (KSGF), launched 00:00Z, 3.2 hours before the alert went out and 160 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.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Springfield, MO at 00:00Z on 2024-04-28Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 937 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Springfield, MO at 00:00Z on 2024-04-28The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 208 square meters per square second.19395878Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
937 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-19 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
939 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
36 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
208 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
272 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
1.1
Supercell composite
10.5

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The text

As transmitted.

598 
WFUS53 KICT 280314
TORICT
KSC001-133-280400-
/O.NEW.KICT.TO.W.0039.240428T0314Z-240428T0400Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Wichita KS
1014 PM CDT Sat Apr 27 2024

The National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  North central Neosho County in southeastern Kansas...
  Allen County in southeastern Kansas...

* Until 1100 PM CDT.

* At 1014 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a
  tornado was located 6 miles southeast of Humboldt, moving northeast
  at 40 mph.

  HAZARD...Tornado and golf ball 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...
  Moran around 1030 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Elsmore, Iola Airport, Mildred, and Savonburg.

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 3782 9509 3773 9509 3770 9525 3772 9548
      3804 9528 3804 9508 3782 9508
TIME...MOT...LOC 0314Z 216DEG 33KT 3774 9535 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.75 IN

$$

METZGER
2 follow-up statements
178 
WWUS53 KICT 280329
SVSICT

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wichita KS
1029 PM CDT Sat Apr 27 2024

KSC133-280338-
/O.CAN.KICT.TO.W.0039.000000T0000Z-240428T0400Z/
Neosho KS-
1029 PM CDT Sat Apr 27 2024

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTH CENTRAL NEOSHO COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...

The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has  moved out 
Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until midnight CDT for southeastern
Kansas.

&&

LAT...LON 3774 9509 3774 9536 3804 9528 3804 9508
      3782 9508 3782 9509
TIME...MOT...LOC 0328Z 216DEG 33KT 3785 9525 

$$

KSC001-280400-
/O.CON.KICT.TO.W.0039.000000T0000Z-240428T0400Z/
Allen KS-
1029 PM CDT Sat Apr 27 2024

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1100 PM CDT FOR EASTERN
ALLEN COUNTY...

At 1028 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near La Harpe, moving northeast at 40 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and golf ball 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...
  Moran around 1035 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Elsmore, Mildred, and Savonburg.

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 3774 9509 3774 9536 3804 9528 3804 9508
      3782 9508 3782 9509
TIME...MOT...LOC 0328Z 216DEG 33KT 3785 9525 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.75 IN

$$

METZGER
039 
WWUS53 KICT 280346
SVSICT

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wichita KS
1046 PM CDT Sat Apr 27 2024

KSC001-280356-
/O.CAN.KICT.TO.W.0039.000000T0000Z-240428T0400Z/
Allen KS-
1046 PM CDT Sat Apr 27 2024

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR EASTERN ALLEN COUNTY IS CANCELLED...

The storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area.
Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.  However, gusty winds and
heavy rain are still possible with this thunderstorm.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until midnight CDT for southeastern
Kansas.

Remember, a Severe Thunderstorm Warning still remains in effect for
Allen County untile 1130 PM CDT.

&&

LAT...LON 3774 9509 3774 9536 3804 9528 3804 9508
      3782 9508 3782 9509
TIME...MOT...LOC 0345Z 216DEG 33KT 3799 9512 

$$

METZGER

The office that day

Everything else NWS Wichita, KS issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Apr 27, 7:01 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threatICTAllen, Neosho44 min
Apr 27, 7:17 PM CDTAreal Flood WarningICTAllen, Chautauqua, Cowley, Labette, Montgomery, Neosho and 2 more17 hr
Apr 27, 7:27 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementICTCowley33 min
Apr 27, 7:30 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningICTChautauqua, Elk38 min
Apr 27, 7:32 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningICTChautauqua, Cowley, Elk45 min
Apr 27, 7:35 PM CDTTornado WarningICTMontgomery25 min
Apr 27, 7:43 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningICTNeosho, Wilson62 min
Apr 27, 7:44 PM CDTTornado WarningICTCowley16 min
Apr 27, 7:54 PM CDTTornado WarningICTLabette, Neosho, Wilson23 min
Apr 27, 7:59 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningICTMontgomery, Wilson46 min
Apr 27, 8:01 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threatICTChautauqua, Cowley44 min
Apr 27, 8:10 PM CDTTornado WarningICTChautauqua, Cowley35 min
Apr 27, 8:22 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningICTChautauqua, Elk38 min
Apr 27, 8:23 PM CDTTornado WarningICTMontgomery37 min
Apr 27, 8:25 PM CDTTornado WarningICTChautauqua, Cowley35 min
Apr 27, 8:26 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningICTNeosho, Wilson64 min
Apr 27, 8:35 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementICTCowley25 min
Apr 27, 8:41 PM CDTTornado WarningICTLabette, Neosho, Wilson34 min
Apr 27, 8:42 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningICTCowley, Sumner33 min
Apr 27, 8:47 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningICTMontgomery, Wilson58 min
Apr 27, 8:56 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningICTChautauqua, Elk34 min
Apr 27, 9:03 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threatICTCowley27 min
Apr 27, 9:06 PM CDTTornado WarningICTNeosho39 min
Apr 27, 9:12 PM CDTFlash Flood Warning Considerable damage threatICTChautauqua, Cowley, Elk, Montgomery, Neosho, Wilson6 hr
Apr 27, 9:12 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementICTKingman48 min
Apr 27, 9:17 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningICTButler, Elk, Greenwood28 min
Apr 27, 9:18 PM CDTTornado WarningICTWilson27 min
Apr 27, 9:27 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningICTWilson63 min
Apr 27, 9:28 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningICTChautauqua, Elk32 min
Apr 27, 9:29 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningICTAllen, Neosho61 min
Apr 27, 9:37 PM CDTTornado Warning Tornado observedICTNeosho, Wilson53 min
Apr 27, 9:46 PM CDTTornado WarningICTWilson29 min
Apr 27, 9:55 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningICTMontgomery35 min
Apr 27, 10:04 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementICTHarper41 min
Apr 27, 10:23 PM CDTRiver Flood WarningICTWilson25 hr
Apr 27, 10:25 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementICTSedgwick35 min
Apr 27, 10:25 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningICTAllen, Neosho, Wilson, Woodson29 min
Apr 27, 10:27 PM CDTRiver Flood WarningICTWilson36 hr
Apr 27, 11:42 PM CDTAreal Flood WarningICTButler, Chautauqua, Cowley, Elk, Greenwood, Harper and 4 more13 hr
Apr 28, 12:01 AM CDTRiver Flood WarningICTNeosho4 days
Apr 28, 12:01 AM CDTRiver Flood WarningICTAllen, Neosho62 hr
Apr 28, 12:05 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementICTChautauqua40 min
Apr 28, 12:10 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threatICTChautauqua, Elk, Labette, Montgomery33 min
Apr 28, 12:43 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementICTAllen, Labette, Neosho, Wilson77 min
Apr 28, 1:51 AM CDTRiver Flood WarningICTMontgomery71 hr
Apr 28, 1:52 AM CDTRiver Flood WarningICTMontgomery, Wilson63 hr
Apr 28, 2:17 AM CDTRiver Flood WarningICTAllen39 hr
Apr 28, 2:19 AM CDTRiver Flood WarningICTLabette, Neosho5 days
Apr 28, 2:20 AM CDTRiver Flood WarningICTCherokee, Labette5 days
Apr 28, 12:43 PM CDTAreal Flood WarningICTAllen, Elk, Greenwood, Neosho, Wilson, Woodson64 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; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.