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Severe Thunderstorm Warning 35, NWS Goodland, KS

May 14, 2021Gove County, Graham County, Sheridan County, Kansas

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.

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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

TimeReportWhereRemark
May 14, 8:04 PM CDTHAIL 1.56 S Morland, KSREPORT 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.

IssuedProductOfficeLasted
May 14, 4:46 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WatchSPC6 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.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Dodge City, at 00:00Z on 2021-05-15Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 1153 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Dodge City, at 00:00Z on 2021-05-15The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 81 square meters per square second.19395878Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
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

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

726 
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
 
$$

JRM
4 follow-up statements
109 
WWUS53 KGLD 150101
SVSGLD

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Goodland KS
801 PM CDT Fri May 14 2021

KSC063-065-179-150200-
/O.CON.KGLD.SV.W.0035.000000T0000Z-210515T0200Z/
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
 
$$

JRM
837 
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
 
$$

JRM
777 
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
 
$$

JRM
427 
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 

$$

JRM

The office that day

Everything else NWS Goodland, KS issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
May 14, 7:04 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementGLDGraham26 min
May 14, 7:08 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningGLDGraham, Sheridan67 min
May 14, 7:48 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementGLDThomas27 min
May 14, 8:03 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementGLDSherman27 min
May 14, 8:16 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementGLDWallace14 min
May 14, 8:20 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementGLDGreeley25 min
May 14, 8:22 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementGLDWichita23 min
May 14, 8:30 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningGLDWichita60 min
May 14, 8:33 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementGLDSheridan27 min
May 14, 8:35 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementGLDLogan25 min
May 14, 8:37 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningGLDGreeley53 min
May 14, 8:41 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningGLDGove, Sheridan, Thomas64 min
May 14, 8:43 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementGLDThomas32 min
May 14, 9:05 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementGLDGreeley10 min
May 14, 9:19 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementGLDGreeley26 min
May 14, 9:19 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningGLDGove37 min
May 14, 9:31 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementGLDWichita14 min
May 14, 11:49 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementGLDNorton41 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.