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| event_type | Funnel Cloud |
|---|---|
| ncei_event_id | 5,360,093 |
| episode_id | 1,152,981 |
| begin_utc | 2003-05-09T00:41:00+00:00 |
| end_utc | 2003-05-09T00:41:00+00:00 |
| state | KANSAS |
| cz_type | C |
| cz_name | JEFFERSON |
| deaths_direct | 0 |
| deaths_indirect | 0 |
| injuries_direct | 0 |
| injuries_indirect | 0 |
| wfo_source | EMERGENCY MANAGER |
| episode_narrative | Severe weather erupted over a large part of the area during the afternoon and evening hours of the 8th. Numerous reports of large hail and a few reports of strong winds were received. In addition 12 tornadoes were reported (discussed separately), some doing considerable damage. Four funnel clouds were also sighted. May 8, 2003, was estimated to be the most significant and widespread tornado outbreak in northeast Kansas since April 26, 1991. All meteorological severe weather forecast parameters came together over northeast Kansas on the afternoon of May 8 to produce an SPC "high risk" area of potential severe weather. The possibility of strong, long-lived destructive tornadoes was highlighted for nearly 24 hours in advance in nearly every NWS statement and product. The significant and widespread tornado outbreak in the nearby Kansas City area just four days before increased public weather awareness and concern, and together with timely watches, statements and warnings, helped prevent tornado related deaths and minimized storm injuries. |
| year | 2,003 |
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