Severe Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Wichita, KS

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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wichita KS
439 AM CDT Tue Apr 16 2024

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Greenwood KS-
439 AM CDT Tue Apr 16 2024

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 500 AM CDT FOR CENTRAL
GREENWOOD COUNTY...

At 439 AM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located near Eureka, moving
northeast at 35 mph.

HAZARD...Damaging tornado and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Law enforcement 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 tornado will be near...
  Hamilton around 445 AM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Eureka
City Lake and Eureka 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.

Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!

&&

LAT...LON 3796 9599 3780 9621 3784 9634 3807 9620
TIME...MOT...LOC 0939Z 213DEG 29KT 3787 9624

TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN

$$

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