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BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Wichita KS
858 PM CDT Wed Apr 19 2023

The National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Northeastern Chase County in east central Kansas...

* Until 945 PM CDT.

* At 857 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located 7 miles southwest of
  Americus, or 9 miles northeast of Strong City, moving northeast at
  30 mph.

  HAZARD...Damaging tornado and baseball 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 tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
  northeastern Chase County.

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.

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LAT...LON 3847 9635 3847 9636 3838 9636 3839 9637
      3847 9655 3852 9649 3852 9635
TIME...MOT...LOC 0157Z 222DEG 28KT 3846 9638 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...2.75 IN

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CRW