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Tornado Warning 2, NWS Wichita, KS
NWS Wichita, KS issued this tornado warning at Apr 1, 2025, 9:31 PM CDT for 4 counties in Kansas. It was in force for 59 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 1, 2025, 9:31 PM CDT (02:31 UTC)
- Expired
- Apr 1, 2025, 10:30 PM CDT
- In force
- 59 min
- Issued by
- NWS Wichita, KS
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Radar indicated
- Hail
- 1.75 in
Counties Ellsworth County, KS, McPherson County, KS, Rice County, KS, Saline County, KS
The radar
The Wichita radar (KICT), 116 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 02:33 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 1, 9:49 PM CDT | FUNNEL CLOUD | 7 W Marquette, KS | |
| Apr 1, 9:53 PM CDT | TORNADO | 8 Sw Brookville, KS | |
| Apr 1, 10:35 PM CDT | HAIL 1 | Kanopolis, KS | Trained spotter reported quarter size hail. |
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 1, 7:25 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Watch | SPC | 10 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Dodge City, (KDDC), launched 00:00Z, 2.5 hours before the alert went out and 197 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
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 3781 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 59 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 105 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 148 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
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WFUS53 KICT 020231
TORICT
KSC053-113-159-169-020330-
/O.NEW.KICT.TO.W.0002.250402T0231Z-250402T0330Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Wichita KS
931 PM CDT Tue Apr 1 2025
The National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Northwestern McPherson County in central Kansas...
Northeastern Rice County in central Kansas...
Southeastern Ellsworth County in central Kansas...
Western Saline County in central Kansas...
* Until 1030 PM CDT.
* At 931 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Geneseo, or 11 miles north of Lyons, moving
northeast at 45 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 tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
northwestern McPherson, northeastern Rice, southeastern Ellsworth
and western Saline Counties, including the following locations...
Kanopolis Lake, Falun, and Kanopolis State Park.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 135 near Mile Marker 79.
Interstate 70 near Mile Marker 242.
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 3846 9802 3869 9820 3889 9780 3863 9761
TIME...MOT...LOC 0231Z 239DEG 40KT 3852 9816
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.75 IN
$$
JAKUB3 follow-up statements
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WWUS53 KICT 020251
SVSICT
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wichita KS
951 PM CDT Tue Apr 1 2025
KSC113-159-020301-
/O.CAN.KICT.TO.W.0002.000000T0000Z-250402T0330Z/
McPherson KS-Rice KS-
951 PM CDT Tue Apr 1 2025
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHWESTERN MCPHERSON AND NORTHEASTERN
RICE COUNTIES IS CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 300 AM CDT for
central Kansas.
&&
LAT...LON 3863 9761 3861 9772 3861 9792 3857 9793
3855 9801 3871 9814 3889 9780
TIME...MOT...LOC 0251Z 238DEG 40KT 3865 9792
$$
KSC053-169-020330-
/O.CON.KICT.TO.W.0002.000000T0000Z-250402T0330Z/
Ellsworth KS-Saline KS-
951 PM CDT Tue Apr 1 2025
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1030 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN ELLSWORTH AND WESTERN SALINE COUNTIES...
At 951 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 8 miles northwest of Marquette, or 13 miles east of
Kanopolis, moving northeast at 45 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.
Locations impacted include...
Brookville, Kanopolis Lake, Falun, and Kanopolis State Park.
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 3863 9761 3861 9772 3861 9792 3857 9793
3855 9801 3871 9814 3889 9780
TIME...MOT...LOC 0251Z 238DEG 40KT 3865 9792
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.25 IN
$$
JAKUB032
WWUS53 KICT 020259
SVSICT
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wichita KS
959 PM CDT Tue Apr 1 2025
KSC053-169-020330-
/O.CON.KICT.TO.W.0002.000000T0000Z-250402T0330Z/
Ellsworth KS-Saline KS-
959 PM CDT Tue Apr 1 2025
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1030 PM CDT FOR EAST
CENTRAL ELLSWORTH AND WESTERN SALINE COUNTIES...
At 956 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located 8 miles southwest of
Brookville, or 12 miles northwest of Lindsborg, moving northeast at
45 mph.
TAKE COVER NOW!
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Weather spotters confirmed tornado.
IMPACT...Flying debris may be deadly to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be destroyed. Considerable
damage to homes, businesses, and vehicles is likely.
Locations impacted include...
Brookville and Falun.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do
not wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
&&
LAT...LON 3863 9761 3861 9772 3861 9794 3864 9798
3879 9799 3889 9780
TIME...MOT...LOC 0256Z 239DEG 40KT 3868 9785
TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.25 IN
$$
JAKUB890
WWUS53 KICT 020326
SVSICT
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wichita KS
1026 PM CDT Tue Apr 1 2025
KSC053-169-020335-
/O.EXP.KICT.TO.W.0002.000000T0000Z-250402T0330Z/
Ellsworth KS-Saline KS-
1026 PM CDT Tue Apr 1 2025
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR EAST CENTRAL ELLSWORTH AND WESTERN SALINE
COUNTIES WILL EXPIRE AT 1030 PM CDT...
The storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area.
Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 300 AM CDT for
central Kansas.
A tornado warning is still in effect for northeast Saline county
until 11 PM.
&&
LAT...LON 3863 9761 3861 9772 3861 9794 3864 9798
3879 9799 3889 9780
TIME...MOT...LOC 0325Z 239DEG 40KT 3884 9750
$$
JAKUBThe office that day
Everything else NWS Wichita, KS issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 7:41 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ICT | Chautauqua, Cowley | 49 min |
| Apr 1, 8:20 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ICT | Ellsworth, Lincoln, Saline | 40 min |
| Apr 1, 8:24 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ICT | Chautauqua, Elk | 36 min |
| Apr 1, 8:28 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | ICT | Sedgwick | 32 min |
| Apr 1, 8:45 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ICT | Butler, Greenwood | 60 min |
| Apr 1, 8:55 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | ICT | Barton, Ellsworth, Rice | 50 min |
| Apr 1, 9:20 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ICT | Allen, Neosho | 40 min |
| Apr 1, 10:08 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | ICT | Saline | 52 min |
| Apr 1, 10:16 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ICT | Barton, Ellsworth, Rice | 59 min |
| Apr 1, 10:50 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ICT | Saline | 55 min |
| Apr 1, 11:04 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ICT | Barton | 41 min |
| Apr 1, 11:13 PM CDT | Areal Flood Warning | ICT | Barton, Ellsworth, Lincoln, Rice, Saline | 4 hr |
| Apr 1, 11:24 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ICT | Barton, Rice | 66 min |
| Apr 1, 11:33 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | ICT | Barton, Rice | 27 min |
| Apr 1, 11:52 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ICT | Ellsworth, McPherson, Saline | 53 min |
| Apr 2, 12:01 AM CDT | Tornado Warning | ICT | Ellsworth, McPherson, Saline | 29 min |
| Apr 2, 12:20 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ICT | Saline | 25 min |
| Apr 2, 12:32 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ICT | Kingman, McPherson, Reno, Rice | 58 min |
| Apr 2, 12:42 AM CDT | Tornado Warning | ICT | Reno | 33 min |
| Apr 2, 1:21 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ICT | Butler, Harvey, McPherson, Marion, Reno | 39 min |
| Apr 2, 2:48 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ICT | Butler, Harvey, Sedgwick | 42 min |
| Apr 2, 3:04 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ICT | Butler, Cowley, Sedgwick, Sumner | 41 min |
| Apr 2, 3:13 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ICT | Sumner | 32 min |
| Apr 2, 3:35 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ICT | Butler, Chase, Greenwood | 25 min |
| Apr 2, 3:43 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ICT | Butler, Cowley, Elk, Greenwood, Sumner | 47 min |
| Apr 2, 4:29 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ICT | Allen, Chautauqua, Cowley, Elk, Greenwood, Montgomery and 2 more | 46 min |
| Apr 2, 5:14 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ICT | Allen, Chautauqua, Elk, Labette, Montgomery, Neosho and 2 more | 91 min |
| Apr 2, 6:45 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ICT | Labette, Montgomery | 30 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.