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

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Russell KS-
354 PM CDT Sun May 19 2024

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 430 PM CDT FOR RUSSELL
COUNTY...

At 353 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 7 miles east of Russell, moving east at 35 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and tennis ball size 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
Russell County, including the following locations... Wilson Lake,
Bunker Hill, Russell Airport, and Wilson State Park.

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.

&&

LAT...LON 3907 9904 3913 9848 3877 9849 3872 9904
TIME...MOT...LOC 2053Z 253DEG 29KT 3890 9871

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...2.50 IN

$$

LAWSON