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2022 [KTOP] TOPEKA Tornado (TO) Warning (W) Number 24

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Storm Based Warning History

725 
WFUS53 KTOP 112323
TORTOP
KSC117-149-161-120000-
/O.NEW.KTOP.TO.W.0024.220611T2323Z-220612T0000Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Topeka KS
623 PM CDT Sat Jun 11 2022

The National Weather Service in Topeka has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  North central Riley County in northeastern Kansas...
  Northwestern Pottawatomie County in northeastern Kansas...
  Southwestern Marshall County in northeastern Kansas...

* Until 700 PM CDT.

* At 621 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located 5 miles north of
  Blue Rapids, moving south at 25 mph.

  HAZARD...Damaging tornado and tennis ball size hail.

  SOURCE...Weather spotters confirmed tornado. At 615 PM a trained 
           spotter reported a tornado south of Marysville.

  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...
  Blue Rapids and Waterville. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. 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.

Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!

&&

LAT...LON 3983 9651 3947 9644 3947 9681 3982 9674
TIME...MOT...LOC 2321Z 003DEG 24KT 3975 9664 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...2.50 IN

$$

Reese
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WWUS53 KTOP 112334
SVSTOP

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Topeka KS
634 PM CDT Sat Jun 11 2022

KSC117-149-161-120000-
/O.CON.KTOP.TO.W.0024.000000T0000Z-220612T0000Z/
Riley-Pottawatomie-Marshall-
634 PM CDT Sat Jun 11 2022

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 700 PM CDT FOR NORTH
CENTRAL RILEY...NORTHWESTERN POTTAWATOMIE AND SOUTHWESTERN MARSHALL
COUNTIES...
    
At 632 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located over Blue Rapids, moving south at 30 mph.

This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

SOURCE...Weather spotters confirmed tornado. At 625 PM a trained 
         spotter reported a tornado 5 miles north of Blue Rapids.

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.

Locations impacted include...
Blue Rapids and Waterville. 

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.

Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!

&&

LAT...LON 3979 9652 3947 9644 3947 9681 3976 9674
TIME...MOT...LOC 2332Z 002DEG 26KT 3969 9664 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...2.00 IN

$$

Reese
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WWUS53 KTOP 112341
SVSTOP

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Topeka KS
641 PM CDT Sat Jun 11 2022

KSC117-149-161-120000-
/O.CON.KTOP.TO.W.0024.000000T0000Z-220612T0000Z/
Riley-Pottawatomie-Marshall-
641 PM CDT Sat Jun 11 2022

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 700 PM CDT FOR NORTH
CENTRAL RILEY...NORTHWESTERN POTTAWATOMIE AND SOUTHWESTERN MARSHALL
COUNTIES...
    
At 641 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 6 miles south of Blue Rapids, moving south at 45 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 tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
north central Riley, northwestern Pottawatomie and southwestern
Marshall Counties.

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.

Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!

&&

LAT...LON 3968 9651 3947 9650 3947 9678 3965 9676
TIME...MOT...LOC 2341Z 343DEG 38KT 3960 9662 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...2.00 IN

$$

Reese
710 
WWUS53 KTOP 112348
SVSTOP

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Topeka KS
648 PM CDT Sat Jun 11 2022

KSC117-112358-
/O.CAN.KTOP.TO.W.0024.000000T0000Z-220612T0000Z/
Marshall-
648 PM CDT Sat Jun 11 2022

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHWESTERN MARSHALL COUNTY 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 midnight CDT for
northeastern Kansas.

LAT...LON 3947 9650 3947 9678 3954 9677 3956 9650
TIME...MOT...LOC 2348Z 357DEG 29KT 3948 9664 

$$

KSC149-161-120000-
/O.CON.KTOP.TO.W.0024.000000T0000Z-220612T0000Z/
Riley-Pottawatomie-
648 PM CDT Sat Jun 11 2022

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 700 PM CDT FOR NORTH
CENTRAL RILEY AND NORTHWESTERN POTTAWATOMIE COUNTIES...
    
At 648 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Olsburg, moving south at 35 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 tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
north central Riley and northwestern Pottawatomie Counties.

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.

Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!

&&

LAT...LON 3947 9650 3947 9678 3954 9677 3956 9650
TIME...MOT...LOC 2348Z 357DEG 29KT 3948 9664 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...2.00 IN

$$

Reese
187 
WWUS53 KTOP 112353
SVSTOP

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Topeka KS
653 PM CDT Sat Jun 11 2022

KSC149-161-120002-
/O.EXP.KTOP.TO.W.0024.000000T0000Z-220612T0000Z/
Riley-Pottawatomie-
653 PM CDT Sat Jun 11 2022

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTH CENTRAL RILEY AND NORTHWESTERN
POTTAWATOMIE COUNTIES WILL EXPIRE AT 700 PM CDT...
    
The tornado threat has diminished and the Tornado Warning has been 
cancelled. However, large hail and damaging winds up to 70 mph 
remain likely and a Severe Thunderstorm Warning remains in effect 
for the area.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until midnight CDT for
northeastern Kansas.

Remember, a Severe Thunderstorm Warning still remains in effect for
northern Riley and Pottawatomie Counties until 715 PM.

LAT...LON 3947 9650 3947 9678 3954 9677 3956 9650
TIME...MOT...LOC 2352Z 003DEG 24KT 3946 9664 

$$

Reese
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725 
WFUS53 KTOP 112323
TORTOP
KSC117-149-161-120000-
/O.NEW.KTOP.TO.W.0024.220611T2323Z-220612T0000Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Topeka KS
623 PM CDT Sat Jun 11 2022

The National Weather Service in Topeka has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  North central Riley County in northeastern Kansas...
  Northwestern Pottawatomie County in northeastern Kansas...
  Southwestern Marshall County in northeastern Kansas...

* Until 700 PM CDT.

* At 621 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located 5 miles north of
  Blue Rapids, moving south at 25 mph.

  HAZARD...Damaging tornado and tennis ball size hail.

  SOURCE...Weather spotters confirmed tornado. At 615 PM a trained 
           spotter reported a tornado south of Marysville.

  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...
  Blue Rapids and Waterville. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. 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.

Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!

&&

LAT...LON 3983 9651 3947 9644 3947 9681 3982 9674
TIME...MOT...LOC 2321Z 003DEG 24KT 3975 9664 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...2.50 IN

$$

Reese
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712 
WWUS53 KTOP 112334
SVSTOP

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Topeka KS
634 PM CDT Sat Jun 11 2022

KSC117-149-161-120000-
/O.CON.KTOP.TO.W.0024.000000T0000Z-220612T0000Z/
Riley-Pottawatomie-Marshall-
634 PM CDT Sat Jun 11 2022

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 700 PM CDT FOR NORTH
CENTRAL RILEY...NORTHWESTERN POTTAWATOMIE AND SOUTHWESTERN MARSHALL
COUNTIES...
    
At 632 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located over Blue Rapids, moving south at 30 mph.

This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

SOURCE...Weather spotters confirmed tornado. At 625 PM a trained 
         spotter reported a tornado 5 miles north of Blue Rapids.

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.

Locations impacted include...
Blue Rapids and Waterville. 

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.

Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!

&&

LAT...LON 3979 9652 3947 9644 3947 9681 3976 9674
TIME...MOT...LOC 2332Z 002DEG 26KT 3969 9664 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...2.00 IN

$$

Reese
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562 
WWUS53 KTOP 112341
SVSTOP

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Topeka KS
641 PM CDT Sat Jun 11 2022

KSC117-149-161-120000-
/O.CON.KTOP.TO.W.0024.000000T0000Z-220612T0000Z/
Riley-Pottawatomie-Marshall-
641 PM CDT Sat Jun 11 2022

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 700 PM CDT FOR NORTH
CENTRAL RILEY...NORTHWESTERN POTTAWATOMIE AND SOUTHWESTERN MARSHALL
COUNTIES...
    
At 641 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 6 miles south of Blue Rapids, moving south at 45 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 tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
north central Riley, northwestern Pottawatomie and southwestern
Marshall Counties.

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.

Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!

&&

LAT...LON 3968 9651 3947 9650 3947 9678 3965 9676
TIME...MOT...LOC 2341Z 343DEG 38KT 3960 9662 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...2.00 IN

$$

Reese
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710 
WWUS53 KTOP 112348
SVSTOP

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Topeka KS
648 PM CDT Sat Jun 11 2022

KSC117-112358-
/O.CAN.KTOP.TO.W.0024.000000T0000Z-220612T0000Z/
Marshall-
648 PM CDT Sat Jun 11 2022

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHWESTERN MARSHALL COUNTY 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 midnight CDT for
northeastern Kansas.

LAT...LON 3947 9650 3947 9678 3954 9677 3956 9650
TIME...MOT...LOC 2348Z 357DEG 29KT 3948 9664 

$$

KSC149-161-120000-
/O.CON.KTOP.TO.W.0024.000000T0000Z-220612T0000Z/
Riley-Pottawatomie-
648 PM CDT Sat Jun 11 2022

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 700 PM CDT FOR NORTH
CENTRAL RILEY AND NORTHWESTERN POTTAWATOMIE COUNTIES...
    
At 648 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Olsburg, moving south at 35 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 tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
north central Riley and northwestern Pottawatomie Counties.

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.

Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!

&&

LAT...LON 3947 9650 3947 9678 3954 9677 3956 9650
TIME...MOT...LOC 2348Z 357DEG 29KT 3948 9664 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...2.00 IN

$$

Reese
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187 
WWUS53 KTOP 112353
SVSTOP

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Topeka KS
653 PM CDT Sat Jun 11 2022

KSC149-161-120002-
/O.EXP.KTOP.TO.W.0024.000000T0000Z-220612T0000Z/
Riley-Pottawatomie-
653 PM CDT Sat Jun 11 2022

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTH CENTRAL RILEY AND NORTHWESTERN
POTTAWATOMIE COUNTIES WILL EXPIRE AT 700 PM CDT...
    
The tornado threat has diminished and the Tornado Warning has been 
cancelled. However, large hail and damaging winds up to 70 mph 
remain likely and a Severe Thunderstorm Warning remains in effect 
for the area.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until midnight CDT for
northeastern Kansas.

Remember, a Severe Thunderstorm Warning still remains in effect for
northern Riley and Pottawatomie Counties until 715 PM.

LAT...LON 3947 9650 3947 9678 3954 9677 3956 9650
TIME...MOT...LOC 2352Z 003DEG 24KT 3946 9664 

$$

Reese

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