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2019 [KTOP] TOPEKA Tornado (TO) Warning (W) Number 24

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Storm Based Warning History

580 
WFUS53 KTOP 282311
TORTOP
KSC045-290000-
/O.NEW.KTOP.TO.W.0024.190528T2311Z-190529T0000Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Topeka KS
611 PM CDT Tue May 28 2019

The National Weather Service in Topeka has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Central Douglas County in east central Kansas...

* Until 700 PM CDT.

* At 610 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located near Lone Star, 
  moving northeast at 40 mph.

  This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

  HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

  SOURCE...Emergency Management 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.

* The tornado will be near...
  Lawrence and Vinland around 620 PM CDT.
  Eudora around 630 PM CDT.

This includes Kansas Turnpike between mile markers 202 and 205.
 
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.

&&

LAT...LON 3879 9534 3893 9539 3903 9519 3896 9518
      3896 9517 3898 9516 3897 9513 3897 9511
      3895 9509 3896 9508 3898 9508 3899 9506
      3886 9506
TIME...MOT...LOC 2310Z 241DEG 33KT 3887 9531 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL...<.75IN

$$

Baerg
093 
WWUS53 KTOP 282312
SVSTOP

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Topeka KS
612 PM CDT Tue May 28 2019

KSC045-290000-
/O.CON.KTOP.TO.W.0024.000000T0000Z-190529T0000Z/
Douglas-
612 PM CDT Tue May 28 2019

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 700 PM CDT FOR CENTRAL
DOUGLAS COUNTY...
        
At 612 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located near Pleasant Grove, moving northeast at 30 mph.

This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

SOURCE...Radar 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.

The tornado will be near...
  Pleasant Grove around 615 PM CDT.
  Lawrence and Vinland around 620 PM CDT.
  Eudora around 635 PM CDT.

This includes Kansas Turnpike between mile markers 202 and 205.
 
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.

&&

LAT...LON 3879 9534 3893 9539 3903 9519 3896 9518
      3896 9517 3898 9516 3897 9513 3897 9511
      3895 9509 3896 9508 3898 9508 3899 9506
      3886 9506
TIME...MOT...LOC 2312Z 241DEG 27KT 3887 9531 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL...<.75IN

$$

Baerg
379 
WWUS53 KTOP 282314
SVSTOP

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Topeka KS
614 PM CDT Tue May 28 2019

KSC045-290000-
/O.CON.KTOP.TO.W.0024.000000T0000Z-190529T0000Z/
Douglas-
614 PM CDT Tue May 28 2019

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 700 PM CDT FOR CENTRAL
DOUGLAS COUNTY...
        
At 613 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was 
located 2 miles northwest of Pleasant Grove, moving northeast at 30 
mph.

This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

SOURCE...Radar 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.

The tornado will be near...
  Lawrence and Vinland around 620 PM CDT.
  Eudora around 635 PM CDT.

This includes Kansas Turnpike between mile markers 202 and 205.
 
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.

&&

LAT...LON 3881 9533 3893 9539 3903 9519 3896 9518
      3896 9517 3898 9516 3897 9513 3897 9511
      3895 9509 3896 9508 3898 9508 3899 9506
      3886 9506
TIME...MOT...LOC 2313Z 241DEG 27KT 3888 9529 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL...1.25IN

$$

Baerg
173 
WWUS53 KTOP 282343 RRA
SVSTOP

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Topeka KS
643 PM CDT Tue May 28 2019

KSC045-282353-
/O.CAN.KTOP.TO.W.0024.000000T0000Z-190529T0000Z/
Douglas-
643 PM CDT Tue May 28 2019

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR CENTRAL DOUGLAS COUNTY IS CANCELLED...
        
The storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area.
Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CDT for east central
Kansas.

LAT...LON 3881 9533 3893 9539 3903 9519 3896 9518
      3896 9517 3898 9516 3897 9513 3897 9511
      3895 9509 3896 9508 3898 9508 3899 9506
      3886 9506
TIME...MOT...LOC 2341Z 241DEG 33KT 3902 9498 

$$

Baerg
Permalink to 201905282311-KTOP-WFUS53-TORTOP
580 
WFUS53 KTOP 282311
TORTOP
KSC045-290000-
/O.NEW.KTOP.TO.W.0024.190528T2311Z-190529T0000Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Topeka KS
611 PM CDT Tue May 28 2019

The National Weather Service in Topeka has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Central Douglas County in east central Kansas...

* Until 700 PM CDT.

* At 610 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located near Lone Star, 
  moving northeast at 40 mph.

  This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

  HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

  SOURCE...Emergency Management 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.

* The tornado will be near...
  Lawrence and Vinland around 620 PM CDT.
  Eudora around 630 PM CDT.

This includes Kansas Turnpike between mile markers 202 and 205.
 
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.

&&

LAT...LON 3879 9534 3893 9539 3903 9519 3896 9518
      3896 9517 3898 9516 3897 9513 3897 9511
      3895 9509 3896 9508 3898 9508 3899 9506
      3886 9506
TIME...MOT...LOC 2310Z 241DEG 33KT 3887 9531 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL...<.75IN

$$

Baerg
Permalink to 201905282312-KTOP-WWUS53-SVSTOP
093 
WWUS53 KTOP 282312
SVSTOP

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Topeka KS
612 PM CDT Tue May 28 2019

KSC045-290000-
/O.CON.KTOP.TO.W.0024.000000T0000Z-190529T0000Z/
Douglas-
612 PM CDT Tue May 28 2019

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 700 PM CDT FOR CENTRAL
DOUGLAS COUNTY...
        
At 612 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located near Pleasant Grove, moving northeast at 30 mph.

This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

SOURCE...Radar 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.

The tornado will be near...
  Pleasant Grove around 615 PM CDT.
  Lawrence and Vinland around 620 PM CDT.
  Eudora around 635 PM CDT.

This includes Kansas Turnpike between mile markers 202 and 205.
 
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.

&&

LAT...LON 3879 9534 3893 9539 3903 9519 3896 9518
      3896 9517 3898 9516 3897 9513 3897 9511
      3895 9509 3896 9508 3898 9508 3899 9506
      3886 9506
TIME...MOT...LOC 2312Z 241DEG 27KT 3887 9531 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL...<.75IN

$$

Baerg
Permalink to 201905282314-KTOP-WWUS53-SVSTOP
379 
WWUS53 KTOP 282314
SVSTOP

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Topeka KS
614 PM CDT Tue May 28 2019

KSC045-290000-
/O.CON.KTOP.TO.W.0024.000000T0000Z-190529T0000Z/
Douglas-
614 PM CDT Tue May 28 2019

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 700 PM CDT FOR CENTRAL
DOUGLAS COUNTY...
        
At 613 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was 
located 2 miles northwest of Pleasant Grove, moving northeast at 30 
mph.

This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

SOURCE...Radar 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.

The tornado will be near...
  Lawrence and Vinland around 620 PM CDT.
  Eudora around 635 PM CDT.

This includes Kansas Turnpike between mile markers 202 and 205.
 
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.

&&

LAT...LON 3881 9533 3893 9539 3903 9519 3896 9518
      3896 9517 3898 9516 3897 9513 3897 9511
      3895 9509 3896 9508 3898 9508 3899 9506
      3886 9506
TIME...MOT...LOC 2313Z 241DEG 27KT 3888 9529 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL...1.25IN

$$

Baerg
Permalink to 201905282343-KTOP-WWUS53-SVSTOP-RRA
173 
WWUS53 KTOP 282343 RRA
SVSTOP

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Topeka KS
643 PM CDT Tue May 28 2019

KSC045-282353-
/O.CAN.KTOP.TO.W.0024.000000T0000Z-190529T0000Z/
Douglas-
643 PM CDT Tue May 28 2019

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR CENTRAL DOUGLAS COUNTY IS CANCELLED...
        
The storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area.
Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CDT for east central
Kansas.

LAT...LON 3881 9533 3893 9539 3903 9519 3896 9518
      3896 9517 3898 9516 3897 9513 3897 9511
      3895 9509 3896 9508 3898 9508 3899 9506
      3886 9506
TIME...MOT...LOC 2341Z 241DEG 33KT 3902 9498 

$$

Baerg

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