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Tornado Warning 20, NWS Goodland, KS
NWS Goodland, KS issued this tornado warning at May 24, 2021, 5:20 PM CDT for Rawlins County, Thomas County, Kansas. It was in force for 22 min. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- May 24, 2021, 5:20 PM CDT (22:20 UTC)
- Expired
- May 24, 2021, 5:42 PM CDT
- In force
- 22 min
- Issued by
- NWS Goodland, KS
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Radar indicated
- Hail
- 1.0 in
Counties Rawlins County, KS, Thomas County, KS
The radar
The Goodland radar (KGLD), 73 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 22:19 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
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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 24, 1:29 PM CDT | Tornado Watch | SPC | 9 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
N. Platte/Lee Bi, NE (KLBF), launched 12:00Z, 10.3 hours before the alert went out and 178 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
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1599 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 60 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- -95 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 111 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
438
WFUS53 KGLD 242220
TORGLD
KSC153-193-242300-
/O.NEW.KGLD.TO.W.0020.210524T2220Z-210524T2300Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Goodland KS
520 PM CDT Mon May 24 2021
The National Weather Service in Goodland has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
North central Thomas County in northwestern Kansas...
Southern Rawlins County in northwestern Kansas...
* Until 600 PM CDT.
* At 520 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 7 miles north of Gem, or 12 miles northeast of Colby,
moving northeast at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Weather spotters reported funnel cloud.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed.
Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree
damage is likely.
* This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
north central Thomas and southern Rawlins Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3951 10094 3954 10096 3961 10082 3957 10076
TIME...MOT...LOC 2220Z 235DEG 7KT 3953 10090
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...1.00IN
$$
DDT3 follow-up statements
550
WWUS53 KGLD 242225
SVSGLD
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Goodland KS
525 PM CDT Mon May 24 2021
KSC153-193-242300-
/O.CON.KGLD.TO.W.0020.000000T0000Z-210524T2300Z/
Thomas KS-Rawlins KS-
525 PM CDT Mon May 24 2021
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 600 PM CDT FOR NORTH
CENTRAL THOMAS AND SOUTHERN RAWLINS COUNTIES...
At 525 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 7 miles north of Gem, or 13 miles northeast of Colby,
moving northeast at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and ping pong ball size hail.
SOURCE...Weather spotters reported a funnel cloud.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
north central Thomas and southern Rawlins Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3951 10094 3954 10096 3961 10082 3957 10076
TIME...MOT...LOC 2225Z 235DEG 7KT 3954 10089
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...1.50IN
$$
DDT074
WWUS53 KGLD 242232
SVSGLD
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Goodland KS
532 PM CDT Mon May 24 2021
KSC153-193-242300-
/O.CON.KGLD.TO.W.0020.000000T0000Z-210524T2300Z/
Thomas KS-Rawlins KS-
532 PM CDT Mon May 24 2021
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 600 PM CDT FOR NORTHERN
THOMAS AND SOUTHEASTERN RAWLINS COUNTIES...
At 532 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 8 miles northwest of Rexford, or 15 miles northeast of
Colby, moving northeast at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and ping pong ball size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
northern Thomas and southeastern Rawlins Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
&&
LAT...LON 3953 10089 3956 10090 3961 10082 3957 10076
TIME...MOT...LOC 2232Z 232DEG 8KT 3956 10086
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...1.50IN
$$
DDT241
WWUS53 KGLD 242242
SVSGLD
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Goodland KS
542 PM CDT Mon May 24 2021
KSC153-193-242252-
/O.CAN.KGLD.TO.W.0020.000000T0000Z-210524T2300Z/
Thomas KS-Rawlins KS-
542 PM CDT Mon May 24 2021
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHERN THOMAS AND SOUTHEASTERN RAWLINS
COUNTIES IS CANCELLED...
The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe
limits, and no longer appears capable of producing a tornado.
Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 PM CDT for northwestern
Kansas.
LAT...LON 3953 10089 3956 10090 3961 10082 3957 10076
TIME...MOT...LOC 2240Z 235DEG 7KT 3957 10084
$$
DDTThe office that day
Everything else NWS Goodland, KS issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 23, 8:25 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | GLD | Cheyenne, Sherman | 50 min |
| May 23, 8:50 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | GLD | Cheyenne, Rawlins, Sherman, Thomas, Wallace | 55 min |
| May 23, 9:13 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | GLD | Cheyenne, Rawlins | 32 min |
| May 23, 9:27 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | GLD | Greeley, Wallace | 63 min |
| May 23, 9:45 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | GLD | Cheyenne, Rawlins, Sherman, Thomas | 60 min |
| May 23, 10:27 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | GLD | Wallace | 63 min |
| May 23, 10:40 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | GLD | Rawlins, Sherman | 65 min |
| May 23, 11:01 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | GLD | Logan, Thomas | 59 min |
| May 23, 11:12 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | GLD | Rawlins | 33 min |
| May 24, 3:43 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | GLD | Wallace | 32 min |
| May 24, 4:15 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | GLD | Wallace | 30 min |
| May 24, 6:07 AM CDT | Dense Fog Advisory | GLD | Cheyenne, Sherman | 4 hr |
| May 24, 1:46 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | GLD | Wichita | 14 min |
| May 24, 1:59 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | GLD | Wichita | 16 min |
| May 24, 2:05 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | GLD | Greeley, Logan, Wichita | 40 min |
| May 24, 2:53 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | GLD | Logan, Wichita | 67 min |
| May 24, 3:07 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | GLD | Logan, Wallace | 23 min |
| May 24, 3:08 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | GLD | Logan, Wallace | 27 min |
| May 24, 3:25 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | GLD | Sherman, Thomas | 50 min |
| May 24, 3:31 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | GLD | Logan, Wallace, Wichita | 3 hr |
| May 24, 3:46 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | GLD | Wallace | 12 min |
| May 24, 3:48 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | GLD | Logan, Wichita | 15 min |
| May 24, 4:02 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | GLD | Logan | 58 min |
| May 24, 4:10 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | GLD | Thomas | 32 min |
| May 24, 4:21 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | GLD | Thomas | 20 min |
| May 24, 4:25 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | GLD | Wichita | 20 min |
| May 24, 4:30 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | GLD | Wichita | 40 min |
| May 24, 4:36 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | GLD | Thomas | 39 min |
| May 24, 4:50 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | GLD | Wichita | 25 min |
| May 24, 4:56 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | GLD | Logan | 52 min |
| May 24, 5:20 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | GLD | Gove | 70 min |
| May 24, 5:20 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | GLD | Gove | 70 min |
| May 24, 5:41 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | GLD | Decatur, Sheridan, Thomas | 64 min |
| May 24, 5:46 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | GLD | Sheridan | 44 min |
| May 24, 6:18 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | GLD | Decatur, Sheridan | 42 min |
| May 24, 6:39 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | GLD | Decatur, Sheridan | 52 min |
| May 24, 6:53 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | GLD | Gove | 22 min |
| May 24, 6:58 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | GLD | Decatur, Norton | 33 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; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.