Alert archive / Kansas / Severe Thunderstorm Warnings in 2021
Severe Thunderstorm Warning 35, NWS Goodland, KS
NWS Goodland, KS issued this severe thunderstorm warning at May 14, 2021, 7:52 PM CDT for Gove County, Graham County, Sheridan County, Kansas. It was in force for 44 min. 1 report came from inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The outline as issued, with what was reported inside it.
The facts
- Issued
- May 14, 2021, 7:52 PM CDT (00:52 UTC)
- Expired
- May 14, 2021, 8:36 PM CDT
- In force
- 44 min
- Issued by
- NWS Goodland, KS
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Hail
- 2.0 in
- Wind
- 60.0 mph
Counties Gove County, KS, Graham County, KS, Sheridan County, KS
The radar
The Goodland radar (KGLD), 140 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 00:52 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.
What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 14, 8:04 PM CDT | HAIL 1.5 | 6 S Morland, KS | REPORT OF VARIETY OF HAIL SIZES WITH PING PONG BALL BEING THE LARGEST. HAIL IS COVERING GROUND. |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
The watch it was issued in
The SPC watch in force over the same counties when this warning went out.
| Issued | Product | Office | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 14, 4:46 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Watch | SPC | 6 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Dodge City, (KDDC), launched 00:00Z, 0.9 hours before the alert went out and 156 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 1153 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -46 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1827 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 42 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 81 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 163 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.1
- Supercell composite
- 5.9
The text
As transmitted.
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WUUS53 KGLD 150052
SVRGLD
KSC063-065-179-150200-
/O.NEW.KGLD.SV.W.0035.210515T0052Z-210515T0200Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Goodland KS
752 PM CDT Fri May 14 2021
The National Weather Service in Goodland has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Southeastern Sheridan County in northwestern Kansas...
Northeastern Gove County in west central Kansas...
Southwestern Graham County in northwestern Kansas...
* Until 900 PM CDT.
* At 752 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 6 miles southwest
of Morland, or 15 miles north of Quinter, moving south at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Two inch hail and 60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Trained weather spotters.
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.
* This severe thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
southeastern Sheridan, northeastern Gove and southwestern Graham
Counties, including the following locations... Saint Peter and
Penokee.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
This is a potentially deadly storm. Seek shelter in an interior room
on the lowest floor of a well-built structure. Abandon vehicles in
search of a more substantial permanent structure. Stay away from
windows.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
&&
LAT...LON 3913 10015 3903 10015 3903 10018 3934 10024
3936 9994 3913 9984
TIME...MOT...LOC 0052Z 339DEG 20KT 3927 10014
HAIL...2.00IN
WIND...60MPH
$$
JRM4 follow-up statements
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WWUS53 KGLD 150101
SVSGLD
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Goodland KS
801 PM CDT Fri May 14 2021
KSC063-065-179-150200-
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Sheridan KS-Gove KS-Graham KS-
801 PM CDT Fri May 14 2021
...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 900 PM CDT
FOR SOUTHEASTERN SHERIDAN...NORTHEASTERN GOVE AND SOUTHWESTERN GRAHAM
COUNTIES...
At 801 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 9 miles south of
Morland, or 12 miles northeast of Quinter, moving south at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Tennis ball size hail and 70 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Trained weather spotters. This storm has a history of
producing hail 2 inches in diameter.
IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail
damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect
considerable tree damage. Wind damage is also likely to
mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings.
Locations impacted include...
Morland, Saint Peter and Penokee.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
This is a dangerous storm. Prepare immediately for large destructive
hail capable of producing significant damage. People outside should
move to a shelter, inside a strong building and away from windows.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
&&
LAT...LON 3913 10015 3903 10015 3903 10018 3934 10024
3936 9994 3913 9984
TIME...MOT...LOC 0101Z 339DEG 20KT 3922 10012
HAIL...2.50IN
WIND...70MPH
$$
JRM837
WWUS53 KGLD 150113
SVSGLD
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Goodland KS
813 PM CDT Fri May 14 2021
KSC063-179-150122-
/O.CAN.KGLD.SV.W.0035.000000T0000Z-210515T0200Z/
Sheridan KS-Gove KS-
813 PM CDT Fri May 14 2021
...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN SHERIDAN AND
NORTHEASTERN GOVE COUNTIES IS CANCELLED...
The severe thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out of
the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT for
northwestern and west central Kansas.
LAT...LON 3913 10016 3923 10016 3932 9993 3913 9984
TIME...MOT...LOC 0112Z 339DEG 20KT 3916 10009
$$
KSC065-150200-
/O.CON.KGLD.SV.W.0035.000000T0000Z-210515T0200Z/
Graham KS-
813 PM CDT Fri May 14 2021
...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 900 PM CDT
FOR SOUTHWESTERN GRAHAM COUNTY...
At 812 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 8 miles northwest of
Voda, moving south at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Golf ball size hail and 70 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated. This storm has a history of producing hail
2 inches in diameter.
IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail
damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect
considerable tree damage. Wind damage is also likely to
mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings.
Locations impacted include...
Saint Peter.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
This is a dangerous storm. Prepare immediately for large destructive
hail capable of producing significant damage. People outside should
move to a shelter, inside a strong building and away from windows.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
&&
LAT...LON 3913 10016 3923 10016 3932 9993 3913 9984
TIME...MOT...LOC 0112Z 339DEG 20KT 3916 10009
HAIL...1.75IN
WIND...70MPH
$$
JRM777
WWUS53 KGLD 150119
SVSGLD
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Goodland KS
819 PM CDT Fri May 14 2021
KSC065-150200-
/O.CON.KGLD.SV.W.0035.000000T0000Z-210515T0200Z/
Graham KS-
819 PM CDT Fri May 14 2021
...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 900 PM CDT
FOR SOUTHWESTERN GRAHAM COUNTY...
At 818 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 5 miles north of
Voda, moving southeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Two inch hail and 70 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Trained weather spotters.
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.
Locations impacted include...
Saint Peter.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
This is a dangerous storm. Prepare immediately for large destructive
hail capable of producing significant damage. People outside should
move to a shelter, inside a strong building and away from windows.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
&&
LAT...LON 3913 10015 3923 10015 3929 9992 3913 9984
TIME...MOT...LOC 0118Z 328DEG 25KT 3913 10000
HAIL...2.00IN
WIND...70MPH
$$
JRM427
WWUS53 KGLD 150136
SVSGLD
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Goodland KS
836 PM CDT Fri May 14 2021
KSC065-150146-
/O.CAN.KGLD.SV.W.0035.000000T0000Z-210515T0200Z/
Graham KS-
836 PM CDT Fri May 14 2021
...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR SOUTHWESTERN GRAHAM COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...
The storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area.
Therefore, the warning has been cancelled. However small hail and
heavy rain are still possible with this thunderstorm.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT for
northwestern and west central Kansas.
To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service
Goodland.
LAT...LON 3913 10015 3923 10015 3929 9992 3913 9984
TIME...MOT...LOC 0135Z 339DEG 20KT 3903 9995
$$
JRMThe office that day
Everything else NWS Goodland, KS issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 14, 7:04 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | GLD | Graham | 26 min |
| May 14, 7:08 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | GLD | Graham, Sheridan | 67 min |
| May 14, 7:48 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | GLD | Thomas | 27 min |
| May 14, 8:03 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | GLD | Sherman | 27 min |
| May 14, 8:16 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | GLD | Wallace | 14 min |
| May 14, 8:20 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | GLD | Greeley | 25 min |
| May 14, 8:22 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | GLD | Wichita | 23 min |
| May 14, 8:30 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | GLD | Wichita | 60 min |
| May 14, 8:33 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | GLD | Sheridan | 27 min |
| May 14, 8:35 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | GLD | Logan | 25 min |
| May 14, 8:37 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | GLD | Greeley | 53 min |
| May 14, 8:41 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | GLD | Gove, Sheridan, Thomas | 64 min |
| May 14, 8:43 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | GLD | Thomas | 32 min |
| May 14, 9:05 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | GLD | Greeley | 10 min |
| May 14, 9:19 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | GLD | Greeley | 26 min |
| May 14, 9:19 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | GLD | Gove | 37 min |
| May 14, 9:31 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | GLD | Wichita | 14 min |
| May 14, 11:49 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | GLD | Norton | 41 min |
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Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.