Severe Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Wichita, KS

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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wichita KS
418 PM CDT Sun May 19 2024

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Lincoln KS-Ellsworth KS-
418 PM CDT Sun May 19 2024

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 500 PM CDT FOR LINCOLN
AND NORTHERN ELLSWORTH COUNTIES...

At 417 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located near Wilson, moving
east at 35 mph.

HAZARD...Damaging tornado and baseball 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.

This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
Lincoln and northern Ellsworth Counties, including the following
locations... Ash Grove and Westfall.

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.

&&

LAT...LON 3922 9793 3887 9793 3877 9848 3916 9848
      3922 9827
TIME...MOT...LOC 2117Z 259DEG 32KT 3884 9849

TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...2.75 IN

$$

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