Headline:
Tornado Warning issued June 8 at 11:52PM MDT until June 9 at 12:15AM MDT by NWS Goodland KS
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 8, 2026 - 10:52pm
Expires:
June 8, 2026 - 11:15pm
Description:
At 1151 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 9 miles south of Burlington, moving northeast at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and two inch hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation and spotter reported 2 inch hail
10 miles south of Burlington.
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
southeastern Kit Carson County.
This includes Highway 385 between mile markers 174 and 184.
Instruction:
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.
Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description:
Kit Carson, CO
Forcast Office:
NWS Goodland KS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov