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BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Wichita KS
324 PM CDT Sun May 19 2024

The National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Russell County in central Kansas...

* Until 430 PM CDT.

* At 324 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located over Gorham, or over Walker, moving northeast at 30
  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 dangerous storm will be near...
  Russell around 335 PM CDT.
  Lucas around 420 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Wilson
Lake, Bunker Hill, Russell Airport, and Wilson State Park.

This includes Interstate 70 between Mile Markers 175 and 204.

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 2024Z 242DEG 24KT 3886 9903

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

$$

LAWSON