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Tornado Warning 39, NWS Wichita, KS
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.
Open the radar archive at this moment
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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 27, 4:57 PM CDT | Tornado Watch | SPC | 8 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.
- 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
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
$$
METZGER2 follow-up statements
178
WWUS53 KICT 280329
SVSICT
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wichita KS
1029 PM CDT Sat Apr 27 2024
KSC133-280338-
/O.CAN.KICT.TO.W.0039.000000T0000Z-240428T0400Z/
Neosho KS-
1029 PM CDT Sat Apr 27 2024
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTH CENTRAL NEOSHO COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until midnight CDT for southeastern
Kansas.
&&
LAT...LON 3774 9509 3774 9536 3804 9528 3804 9508
3782 9508 3782 9509
TIME...MOT...LOC 0328Z 216DEG 33KT 3785 9525
$$
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
$$
METZGER039
WWUS53 KICT 280346
SVSICT
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wichita KS
1046 PM CDT Sat Apr 27 2024
KSC001-280356-
/O.CAN.KICT.TO.W.0039.000000T0000Z-240428T0400Z/
Allen KS-
1046 PM CDT Sat Apr 27 2024
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR EASTERN ALLEN COUNTY IS CANCELLED...
The storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area.
Therefore, the warning has been cancelled. However, gusty winds and
heavy rain are still possible with this thunderstorm.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until midnight CDT for southeastern
Kansas.
Remember, a Severe Thunderstorm Warning still remains in effect for
Allen County untile 1130 PM CDT.
&&
LAT...LON 3774 9509 3774 9536 3804 9528 3804 9508
3782 9508 3782 9509
TIME...MOT...LOC 0345Z 216DEG 33KT 3799 9512
$$
METZGERThe office that day
Everything else NWS Wichita, KS issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 27, 7:01 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ICT | Allen, Neosho | 44 min |
| Apr 27, 7:17 PM CDT | Areal Flood Warning | ICT | Allen, Chautauqua, Cowley, Labette, Montgomery, Neosho and 2 more | 17 hr |
| Apr 27, 7:27 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | ICT | Cowley | 33 min |
| Apr 27, 7:30 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ICT | Chautauqua, Elk | 38 min |
| Apr 27, 7:32 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ICT | Chautauqua, Cowley, Elk | 45 min |
| Apr 27, 7:35 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | ICT | Montgomery | 25 min |
| Apr 27, 7:43 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ICT | Neosho, Wilson | 62 min |
| Apr 27, 7:44 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | ICT | Cowley | 16 min |
| Apr 27, 7:54 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | ICT | Labette, Neosho, Wilson | 23 min |
| Apr 27, 7:59 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ICT | Montgomery, Wilson | 46 min |
| Apr 27, 8:01 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ICT | Chautauqua, Cowley | 44 min |
| Apr 27, 8:10 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | ICT | Chautauqua, Cowley | 35 min |
| Apr 27, 8:22 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ICT | Chautauqua, Elk | 38 min |
| Apr 27, 8:23 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | ICT | Montgomery | 37 min |
| Apr 27, 8:25 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | ICT | Chautauqua, Cowley | 35 min |
| Apr 27, 8:26 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ICT | Neosho, Wilson | 64 min |
| Apr 27, 8:35 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | ICT | Cowley | 25 min |
| Apr 27, 8:41 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | ICT | Labette, Neosho, Wilson | 34 min |
| Apr 27, 8:42 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ICT | Cowley, Sumner | 33 min |
| Apr 27, 8:47 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ICT | Montgomery, Wilson | 58 min |
| Apr 27, 8:56 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ICT | Chautauqua, Elk | 34 min |
| Apr 27, 9:03 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ICT | Cowley | 27 min |
| Apr 27, 9:06 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | ICT | Neosho | 39 min |
| Apr 27, 9:12 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | ICT | Chautauqua, Cowley, Elk, Montgomery, Neosho, Wilson | 6 hr |
| Apr 27, 9:12 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | ICT | Kingman | 48 min |
| Apr 27, 9:17 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ICT | Butler, Elk, Greenwood | 28 min |
| Apr 27, 9:18 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | ICT | Wilson | 27 min |
| Apr 27, 9:27 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ICT | Wilson | 63 min |
| Apr 27, 9:28 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ICT | Chautauqua, Elk | 32 min |
| Apr 27, 9:29 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ICT | Allen, Neosho | 61 min |
| Apr 27, 9:37 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | ICT | Neosho, Wilson | 53 min |
| Apr 27, 9:46 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | ICT | Wilson | 29 min |
| Apr 27, 9:55 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ICT | Montgomery | 35 min |
| Apr 27, 10:04 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | ICT | Harper | 41 min |
| Apr 27, 10:23 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | ICT | Wilson | 25 hr |
| Apr 27, 10:25 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | ICT | Sedgwick | 35 min |
| Apr 27, 10:25 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ICT | Allen, Neosho, Wilson, Woodson | 29 min |
| Apr 27, 10:27 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | ICT | Wilson | 36 hr |
| Apr 27, 11:42 PM CDT | Areal Flood Warning | ICT | Butler, Chautauqua, Cowley, Elk, Greenwood, Harper and 4 more | 13 hr |
| Apr 28, 12:01 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | ICT | Neosho | 4 days |
| Apr 28, 12:01 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | ICT | Allen, Neosho | 62 hr |
| Apr 28, 12:05 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | ICT | Chautauqua | 40 min |
| Apr 28, 12:10 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ICT | Chautauqua, Elk, Labette, Montgomery | 33 min |
| Apr 28, 12:43 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | ICT | Allen, Labette, Neosho, Wilson | 77 min |
| Apr 28, 1:51 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | ICT | Montgomery | 71 hr |
| Apr 28, 1:52 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | ICT | Montgomery, Wilson | 63 hr |
| Apr 28, 2:17 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | ICT | Allen | 39 hr |
| Apr 28, 2:19 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | ICT | Labette, Neosho | 5 days |
| Apr 28, 2:20 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | ICT | Cherokee, Labette | 5 days |
| Apr 28, 12:43 PM CDT | Areal Flood Warning | ICT | Allen, Elk, Greenwood, Neosho, Wilson, Woodson | 64 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.