Wednesday, May 22, 2019

Tornado warning in effect for Bourbon, Crawford counties

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Springfield MO
714 PM CDT Wed May 22 2019

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Bourbon KS-Crawford KS-
714 PM CDT Wed May 22 2019

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 745 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN BOURBON AND NORTHEASTERN CRAWFORD COUNTIES...

At 714 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 7 miles east of Hepler, or 12 miles north of Girard,
moving east at 35 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and golf 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.

Locations impacted include...
Fort Scott...                     Arcadia...
Hiattville...                     Garland...
Farlington...                     Pawnee Station...








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.

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