Republic

05/19/2013 0810 PM

2 miles N of Belleville, Republic County.

Funnel cloud, reported by law enforcement.


            Brief funnel cloud reported by Deputy.





05/19/2013 0800 PM

1 miles E of Norway, Republic County.

Thunderstorm wind damage, reported by law enforcement.


            Tree blown over the Road.




05/19/2013 0808 PM

7 miles E of Norway, Republic County.

Hail e1.00 inch, reported by law enforcement.


            Near the town of Talmo.





05/19/2013 0800 PM

1 miles E of Norway, Republic County.

Thunderstorm wind damage, reported by law enforcement.


            Tree blown over the Road.




05/19/2013 0808 PM

7 miles E of Norway, Republic County.

Hail e1.00 inch, reported by law enforcement.


            Near the town of Talmo.

... 2 tornadoes confirmed near Emporia KS... .

First tornado

Location... southeast side of Emporia in Lyon County Kansas
date... may 19th 2013
estimated time... 527 PM to 540 PM CDT
maximum ef-scale rating... EF1
estimated maximum wind speed... 100 mph
maximum path width... 75 yards
path length... 9 miles

Second tornado

Location... northeast of Emporia to near reading in Lyon County Kansas
date... may 19th 2013
estimated time... 547 PM to 551 PM CDT
maximum ef-scale rating... EF0
estimated maximum wind speed... 80 mph
maximum path width... 50 yards
path length... 3.7 miles

*the information in this statement is preliminary and subject to
change pending final review of the event and publication into NWS
storm data.

... Summary...

A tornado touched down near the Emporia Airport and did sporadic
damage for approximately 9 miles before lifting. The same storm then
produced another brief weak tornado that moved to just west of
reading before dissipating.