Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 16 at 8:01PM CDT until May 16 at 8:45PM CDT by NWS Goodland KS
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 16, 2026 - 6:01pm
Expires:
May 16, 2026 - 6:45pm
Description:
At 800 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 4 miles southeast of
Menlo, or 11 miles west of Hoxie, moving east at 25 mph.
HAZARD...70 mph wind gusts and ping pong ball size hail.
SOURCE...Public. Multiple reports of 60-75 mph winds have been
reported across Thomas county along with hail around
quarter size.
IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail
damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect
considerable tree damage. Wind damage is also likely to
mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings.
This severe storm will be near...
Hoxie around 820 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this severe thunderstorm include Angelus
and Seguin.
Instruction:
Remain alert for a possible tornado! Tornadoes can develop quickly
from severe thunderstorms. If you spot a tornado go at once into the
basement or small central room in a sturdy structure.
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Prepare immediately for large hail and damaging winds. People outside
should move to a shelter, inside a strong building and away from
windows.
To report severe weather contact your nearest law enforcement agency.
They will send your report to the National Weather Service office in
Goodland.
This thunderstorm will produce strong winds resulting in areas of
near zero visibility in blowing dirt. Use extreme caution if you must
travel and be alert for rapidly changing visibility.
Area Description:
Sheridan, KS; Thomas, KS
Forcast Office:
NWS Goodland KS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov