Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 16 at 8:12PM CDT until May 16 at 8:45PM CDT by NWS Goodland KS
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 16, 2026 - 6:12pm
Expires:
May 16, 2026 - 6:45pm
Description:
At 811 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from 4 miles north of Colby to 9 miles southwest of Gem to
9 miles northwest of Monument, moving east at 25 mph.
HAZARD...70 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Trained weather spotters. Numerous reports of 60-75 mph
winds have been reported.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect considerable
tree damage. Wind damage is also likely to mobile homes,
roofs, and outbuildings.
These severe storms will be near...
Colby around 815 PM CDT.
Gem around 820 PM CDT.
Oakley around 835 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by these severe thunderstorms include Mingo
and Halford.
This includes Interstate 70 in Kansas between mile markers 48 and 75.
Instruction:
These thunderstorms 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:
Logan, KS; Thomas, KS
Forcast Office:
NWS Goodland KS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov