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City of Ellis, Kansas
Sunday May 19th, 2024 :: 02:19 p.m. CDT

Alert

Tornado Warning until 02:45PM

TORDDC The National Weather Service in Dodge City has issued a

* Tornado Warning for... Northwestern Ellis County in central Kansas...

* Until 245 PM CDT.

* At 219 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Ellis, moving northeast at 40 mph. HAZARD...Tornado and tennis 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... Ellis.

* AFFECTED AREAS: ELLIS, KS

Instructions:

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.

Address/Location
City of Ellis, Kansas
815 Jefferson St
Ellis, KS 67637

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 785-726-4812

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Alert Details

Severity:
Extreme - Extraordinary threat to life or property
Urgency:
Immediate - Responsive action SHOULD be taken immediately
Certainty:
Observed - Determined to have occurred or to be ongoing
Category:
Meteorological (inc. flood)
Event:
Tornado Warning

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