Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 16 at 7:12PM CDT until May 16 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Goodland KS
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 16, 2026 - 5:12pm
Expires:
May 16, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description:
At 711 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 6 miles south of
Bird City, or 15 miles southeast of St. Francis, moving north at 25
mph.
HAZARD...Ping pong ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail
damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect wind
damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Bird City and Wheeler.
Instruction:
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Area Description:
Cheyenne, KS
Forcast Office:
NWS Goodland KS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov