Updated 8:55 p.m.
At 852 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Mount Hope, moving east at 20 mph. This storm has a history of producing tornadoes and multiple reports of funnel clouds west of Andale and south of Mount Hope.
HAZARD…Tornado and ping pong ball size hail.
SOURCE…Weather spotters reported a funnel cloud.
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…Haven, Mount Hope, Andale and Bentley.
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.
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UPDATE: 8:32 P.M.
The National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a Tornado Warning for…Eastern Reno County in south central Kansas…Northwestern Sedgwick County in south central Kansas…Southwestern Harvey County in south central Kansas…Until 915 PM CDT.
At 820 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located near South Hutchinson, moving southeast at 20 mph. As 828 PM CDT, several reports have been received of rotation near Haven.
HAZARD…Damaging tornado and ping pong ball size hail.
SOURCE…Public confirmed tornado.
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…Hutchinson, South Hutchinson, Haven, Mount Hope, Andale, Bentley
and Yoder.
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.
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UPDATE: 8:10 p.m.
A confirmed tornado was located southwest of Hutchinson, moving southeast at 25 mph.
HAZARD…Damaging tornado and golf ball size hail.
SOURCE…Weather spotters confirmed tornado.
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…Hutchinson, South Hutchinson, Sterling, Buhler, Haven, Nickerson,
Burrton, Partridge, Yoder, Willowbrook and Hutchinson Airport.
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.
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The National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a Tornado Warning for…Northeastern Reno County in south central Kansas…Southwestern Harvey County in south central Kansas…Southeastern Rice County in central Kansas…
Until 830 PM CDT.
At 741 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located near Nickerson, moving southeast at 25 mph. NWS meteorologists are also monitoring an area of rotation near South Hutchinson. Very strong wind gusts
have also been reported with this storm that has a history of producing tornadoes.
HAZARD…Damaging tornado and golf ball size hail.
SOURCE…Emergency Management confirmed tornado.
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…Hutchinson, South Hutchinson, Sterling, Buhler, Haven, Nickerson,
Burrton, Partridge, Yoder, Willowbrook and Hutchinson Airport.
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.
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Tornado Warning — update 7:17 p.m.
A confirmed tornado was located 6 miles south of Alden, or 8 miles southwest of Sterling, moving southeast at 20 mph.
HAZARD…Damaging tornado and golf ball size hail.
SOURCE…Emergency management confirmed tornado.
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…Sterling, Nickerson, Alden, Plevna, Raymond and Willowbrook.
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.
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BULLETIN – EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Wichita KS
653 PM CDT Sun May 5 2019
The National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a Tornado Warning for…Northwestern Reno County in south central Kansas…Southwestern Rice County in central Kansas…
Until 745 PM CDT.
At 653 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located near Raymond, or 11 miles west of Sterling, moving southeast at 20 mph.
HAZARD…Damaging tornado and golf ball size hail.
SOURCE…Emergency Management confirmed tornado.
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…Sterling, Nickerson, Alden, Plevna, Raymond and Willowbrook.
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.