Public Information Statement
Issued by NWS Topeka, KS
Issued by NWS Topeka, KS
611 NOUS43 KTOP 201525 PNSTOP KSZ038-039-054-055-202130- Public Information Statement National Weather Service Topeka KS 1025 AM CDT Mon May 20 2024 ...NWS Damage Survey for 05/19/2024 Tornado Event... Rating: EF0 Estimated Peak Wind: 85 mph Path Length /statute/: 0.96 miles Path Width /maximum/: 40 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: 05/19/2024 Start Time: 09:44 PM CDT Start Location: 5 SSW Auburn / Osage County / KS Start Lat/Lon: 38.8362 / -95.8431 End Date: 05/19/2024 End Time: 09:48 PM CDT End Location: 4 SSW Auburn / Osage County / KS End Lat/Lon: 38.85 / -95.8412 Survey Summary: Results of an NWS survey found evidence of a brief tornado that caused tree damage. Winds were estimated to be as high as 85 mph. && EF Scale: The Enhanced Fujita Scale classifies tornadoes into the following categories: EF0.....65 to 85 mph EF1.....86 to 110 mph EF2.....111 to 135 mph EF3.....136 to 165 mph EF4.....166 to 200 mph EF5.....>200 mph NOTE: The information in this statement is preliminary and subject to change pending final review of the event and publication in NWS Storm Data. $$