IEM VTEC Product Browser
This application allows easy navigation of National Weather Service issued products with Valid Time Event Coding (VTEC).
13 Nov 2024 Update: The tool was updated to use non-hash link style URLs. A shim is in place to translate the old URLs to the new ones, so nothing should be broken (famous last words). This was done to allow the HTML5 History API to provide a better user experience.
Tab Functionality:
Above this section, you will notice six selectable tabs. Click on
the tab to show the information.
- Help: This page!
- Event Info: Details of the selected event.
- Text Data: The raw text product for this event.
- Interactive Map: An interactive map showing the event and RADAR.
- Storm Reports: Local Storm Reports.
- List Events: List all events of the given phenomena, significance, year, and issuing office.
Web Services Used:
This application is fully driven by IEM web services.
2018 [KTOP] TOPEKA Tornado (TO) Warning (W) Number 9
Listing of Counties/Parishes/Zones Included in Product
RADAR Composite at Issuance Time
Storm Based Warning History
271
WFUS53 KTOP 020101
TORTOP
KSC027-161-201-020145-
/O.NEW.KTOP.TO.W.0009.180502T0101Z-180502T0145Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Topeka KS
801 PM CDT TUE MAY 1 2018
The National Weather Service in Topeka has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Northwestern Riley County in northeastern Kansas...
Southern Washington County in north central Kansas...
Northern Clay County in north central Kansas...
* Until 845 PM CDT
* At 800 PM CDT, a large and extremely dangerous tornado was located
2 miles south of Clifton, moving northeast at 25 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...
Morganville around 805 PM CDT.
Palmer around 820 PM CDT.
Linn around 830 PM CDT.
Greenleaf around 845 PM CDT.
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.
Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
&&
LAT...LON 3977 9697 3950 9680 3939 9737 3959 9737
TIME...MOT...LOC 0100Z 245DEG 24KT 3952 9728
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL...2.00IN
$$
Baerg385
WWUS53 KTOP 020106
SVSTOP
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Topeka KS
806 PM CDT TUE MAY 1 2018
KSC027-161-201-020145-
/O.CON.KTOP.TO.W.0009.000000T0000Z-180502T0145Z/
Riley-Washington-Clay-
806 PM CDT TUE MAY 1 2018
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 845 PM CDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN RILEY...SOUTHERN WASHINGTON AND NORTHERN CLAY
COUNTIES...
At 805 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Clifton, moving northeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and two inch hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
This dangerous storm will be near...
Palmer around 820 PM CDT.
Linn around 830 PM CDT.
Greenleaf around 845 PM CDT.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
&&
LAT...LON 3977 9697 3950 9680 3942 9728 3959 9737
TIME...MOT...LOC 0105Z 245DEG 24KT 3954 9723
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...2.00IN
$$
Baerg126
WWUS53 KTOP 020135
SVSTOP
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Topeka KS
835 PM CDT TUE MAY 1 2018
KSC027-161-201-020144-
/O.CAN.KTOP.TO.W.0009.000000T0000Z-180502T0145Z/
Riley-Washington-Clay-
835 PM CDT TUE MAY 1 2018
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHWESTERN RILEY...SOUTHERN WASHINGTON
AND NORTHERN CLAY COUNTIES IS CANCELLED...
The tornado threat has diminished and the Tornado Warning has been
cancelled. However, large hail and damaging winds remain likely and a
Severe Thunderstorm Warning remains in effect for the area.
A tornado watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CDT for north central
and northeastern Kansas.
Remember, a Tornado Warning still remains in effect for
southwestern Clay County!
LAT...LON 3977 9697 3950 9680 3942 9728 3959 9737
TIME...MOT...LOC 0134Z 245DEG 24KT 3962 9700
$$
BaergPermalink to 201805020101-KTOP-WFUS53-TORTOP
271
WFUS53 KTOP 020101
TORTOP
KSC027-161-201-020145-
/O.NEW.KTOP.TO.W.0009.180502T0101Z-180502T0145Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Topeka KS
801 PM CDT TUE MAY 1 2018
The National Weather Service in Topeka has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Northwestern Riley County in northeastern Kansas...
Southern Washington County in north central Kansas...
Northern Clay County in north central Kansas...
* Until 845 PM CDT
* At 800 PM CDT, a large and extremely dangerous tornado was located
2 miles south of Clifton, moving northeast at 25 mph.
This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris
may be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile
homes will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes,
businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete
destruction is possible.
* The tornado will be near...
Morganville around 805 PM CDT.
Palmer around 820 PM CDT.
Linn around 830 PM CDT.
Greenleaf around 845 PM CDT.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is developing. To protect your life, TAKE COVER NOW! Move to
a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy
building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in
a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect
yourself from flying debris.
Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
&&
LAT...LON 3977 9697 3950 9680 3939 9737 3959 9737
TIME...MOT...LOC 0100Z 245DEG 24KT 3952 9728
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL...2.00IN
$$
BaergPermalink to 201805020106-KTOP-WWUS53-SVSTOP
385
WWUS53 KTOP 020106
SVSTOP
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Topeka KS
806 PM CDT TUE MAY 1 2018
KSC027-161-201-020145-
/O.CON.KTOP.TO.W.0009.000000T0000Z-180502T0145Z/
Riley-Washington-Clay-
806 PM CDT TUE MAY 1 2018
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 845 PM CDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN RILEY...SOUTHERN WASHINGTON AND NORTHERN CLAY
COUNTIES...
At 805 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Clifton, moving northeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and two inch 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...
Palmer around 820 PM CDT.
Linn around 830 PM CDT.
Greenleaf around 845 PM CDT.
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.
Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
&&
LAT...LON 3977 9697 3950 9680 3942 9728 3959 9737
TIME...MOT...LOC 0105Z 245DEG 24KT 3954 9723
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...2.00IN
$$
BaergPermalink to 201805020135-KTOP-WWUS53-SVSTOP
126
WWUS53 KTOP 020135
SVSTOP
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Topeka KS
835 PM CDT TUE MAY 1 2018
KSC027-161-201-020144-
/O.CAN.KTOP.TO.W.0009.000000T0000Z-180502T0145Z/
Riley-Washington-Clay-
835 PM CDT TUE MAY 1 2018
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHWESTERN RILEY...SOUTHERN WASHINGTON
AND NORTHERN CLAY COUNTIES IS CANCELLED...
The tornado threat has diminished and the Tornado Warning has been
cancelled. However, large hail and damaging winds remain likely and a
Severe Thunderstorm Warning remains in effect for the area.
A tornado watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CDT for north central
and northeastern Kansas.
Remember, a Tornado Warning still remains in effect for
southwestern Clay County!
LAT...LON 3977 9697 3950 9680 3942 9728 3959 9737
TIME...MOT...LOC 0134Z 245DEG 24KT 3962 9700
$$
BaergAll Storm Reports within Event Political Coverage
Storm Reports within Product Polygon
This table lists other events issued by the selected office for the selected year. Click on the row to select that event.