Public Information Statement
Issued by NWS Topeka, KS
Issued by NWS Topeka, KS
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Public Information Statement
National Weather Service Topeka KS
112 PM CDT Tue May 7 2024
...NWS Damage Survey for 05/06/2024 South Manhattan Tornado Event
Rating: EF0
Estimated Peak Wind: 85 mph
Path Length /statute/: 1.06 miles
Path Width /maximum/: 75 yards
Fatalities: 0
Injuries: 0
Start Date: 05/06/2024
Start Time: 07:39 PM CDT
Start Location: 3 SSW Manhattan / Riley County / KS
Start Lat/Lon: 39.1428 / -96.5839
End Date: 05/06/2024
End Time: 07:44 PM CDT
End Location: 2 S Manhattan / Riley County / KS
End Lat/Lon: 39.1545 / -96.5712
Survey Summary:
Small tornado with winds estimated around 85 mph caused an
irrigation pivot to overturn and went on to cause some tree
damage.
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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.
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