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Tornado Warning 22, NWS Goodland, KS

May 24, 2021Decatur County, Sheridan County, Kansas

NWS Goodland, KS issued this tornado warning at May 24, 2021, 6:18 PM CDT for Decatur County, Sheridan County, Kansas. It was in force for 42 min. 7 reports 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 24, 2021, 6:18 PM CDT (23:18 UTC)
Expired: May 24, 2021, 7:00 PM CDT
In force: 42 min
Issued by: NWS Goodland, KS
Area: Storm-based polygon
Tornado: Observed
Hail: 1.5 in

Counties Decatur County, KS, Sheridan County, KS

The radar

The Goodland radar (KGLD), 104 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 23:22 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 24, 6:24 PM CDT	TORNADO	Selden, KS	* 1 INJ * SELDEN, KS TORNADO STRUCK THE TOWN AROUND THIS TIME. CONFIRMED BY NWS DAMAGE ASSESSMENT TEAM.
May 24, 6:26 PM CDT	TORNADO	Selden, KS	* 1 INJ * UPDATED INFORMATION TO REPORT. EMERGENCY MANAGER REPORTING BUILDINGS, POWER LINES AND TREES DOWN, HOMES DAMAGED, AN OVERTURNED SEMI, 1 POSSIBLE INJURY, AND GAS LEAKS DUE TO TORNADO.
May 24, 6:26 PM CDT	TORNADO	Selden, KS	CORRECTS PREVIOUS TORNADO REPORT FROM SELDEN. EMERGENCY MANAGER REPORTING BUILDINGS AND TREES DOWN, HOMES DAMAGED, AN OVERTURNED SEMI, AND 1 POSSIBLY INJURY DUE TO TORNADO.
May 24, 6:26 PM CDT	TORNADO	Selden, KS	CORRECTS PREVIOUS TORNADO REPORT FROM SELDEN. EMERGENCY MANAGER REPORTING BUILDINGS, POWER LINES AND TREES DOWN, HOMES DAMAGED, AN OVERTURNED SEMI, AND GAS LEAKS DUE TO TORNADO.
May 24, 6:26 PM CDT	TORNADO	Selden, KS	SPOTTER REPORTS LARGE MULTI VORTEX TORNADO WITH LOTS OF DAMAGE IN SELDON. TRAIN IS OVERTURNED AND SILOS ARE DETROYED.
May 24, 6:36 PM CDT	TORNADO	2 Ne Selden, KS	SELDEN, KS TORNADO ENDED HERE AT THIS TIME. EF1 WITH WINDS OF 110 MPH. TORNADO TRAVELED AROUND 6 MILES AND LASTED AROUND 30 MINUTES. MULTIPLE VORTEX TORNADO AT TIMES.
May 24, 6:45 PM CDT	TORNADO	Selden, KS	EMERGENCY MANAGER REPORTING BUILDINGS AND TREES DOWN, HOMES DAMAGED, AN OVERTURNED SEMI, AND 1 POSSIBLY INJURY DUE TO TORNADO.

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 24, 1:29 PM CDT	Tornado Watch	SPC	9 hr

The nearest sounding before it

N. Platte/Lee Bi, NE (KLBF), launched 12:00Z, 11.3 hours before the alert went out and 174 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-p

Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.

Hodograph

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: 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

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The text

As transmitted.

906 
WFUS53 KGLD 242318
TORGLD
KSC039-179-250000-
/O.NEW.KGLD.TO.W.0022.210524T2318Z-210525T0000Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Goodland KS
618 PM CDT Mon May 24 2021

The National Weather Service in Goodland has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  North central Sheridan County in northwestern Kansas...
  South central Decatur County in northwestern Kansas...

* Until 700 PM CDT.

* At 618 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located over Selden, or 15
  miles northwest of Hoxie, moving east at 20 mph.

  HAZARD...Damaging tornado and ping pong ball size hail.

  SOURCE...Law enforcement confirmed tornado.

  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.

* Locations impacted include...
  Dresden.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. 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 3953 10061 3957 10061 3965 10037 3956 10037
TIME...MOT...LOC 2318Z 250DEG 17KT 3955 10057 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
HAIL...1.50IN

$$

DDT

4 follow-up statements

376 
WWUS53 KGLD 242325
SVSGLD

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Goodland KS
625 PM CDT Mon May 24 2021

KSC039-179-250000-
/O.CON.KGLD.TO.W.0022.000000T0000Z-210525T0000Z/
Sheridan KS-Decatur KS-
625 PM CDT Mon May 24 2021

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 700 PM CDT FOR NORTH
CENTRAL SHERIDAN AND SOUTH CENTRAL DECATUR COUNTIES...
    
At 625 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located over Selden, or 15 miles north of Hoxie, moving east at 20
mph.

This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

SOURCE...Weather spotters confirmed tornado.

IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris may 
         be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes 
         will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes, 
         businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction 
         is possible.

Locations impacted include...
Selden, Dresden and Leoville. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is on the ground. To protect your life, 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 3953 10061 3957 10061 3965 10037 3956 10037
TIME...MOT...LOC 2325Z 250DEG 17KT 3956 10055 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL...1.50IN

$$

DDT

954 
WWUS53 KGLD 242332
SVSGLD

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Goodland KS
632 PM CDT Mon May 24 2021

KSC039-179-250000-
/O.CON.KGLD.TO.W.0022.000000T0000Z-210525T0000Z/
Sheridan KS-Decatur KS-
632 PM CDT Mon May 24 2021

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 700 PM CDT FOR NORTH
CENTRAL SHERIDAN AND SOUTH CENTRAL DECATUR COUNTIES...
    
At 631 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located near Selden, or 15 miles north of Hoxie, moving east at 20
mph.

This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

SOURCE...Weather spotters confirmed tornado.

IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris may 
         be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes 
         will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes, 
         businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction 
         is possible.

Locations impacted include...
Selden, Dresden and Leoville. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is on the ground. To protect your life, 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 3953 10061 3957 10061 3965 10037 3956 10037
TIME...MOT...LOC 2331Z 250DEG 17KT 3957 10051 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL...1.50IN

$$

DDT

445 
WWUS53 KGLD 242341
SVSGLD

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Goodland KS
641 PM CDT Mon May 24 2021

KSC039-179-250000-
/O.CON.KGLD.TO.W.0022.000000T0000Z-210525T0000Z/
Sheridan KS-Decatur KS-
641 PM CDT Mon May 24 2021

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 700 PM CDT FOR NORTH
CENTRAL SHERIDAN AND SOUTH CENTRAL DECATUR COUNTIES...
    
At 641 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located near Dresden, or 15 miles north of Hoxie, moving east at 20
mph.

This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

SOURCE...Weather spotters confirmed tornado.

IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris may 
         be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes 
         will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes, 
         businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction 
         is possible.

Locations impacted include...
Dresden and Leoville. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is on the ground. To protect your life, 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.

Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!

&&

LAT...LON 3954 10054 3958 10056 3965 10037 3956 10037
TIME...MOT...LOC 2341Z 253DEG 17KT 3957 10044 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL...1.50IN

$$

DDT

327 
WWUS53 KGLD 242350
SVSGLD

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Goodland KS
650 PM CDT Mon May 24 2021

KSC179-242359-
/O.CAN.KGLD.TO.W.0022.000000T0000Z-210525T0000Z/
Sheridan KS-
650 PM CDT Mon May 24 2021

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTH CENTRAL SHERIDAN COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...
    
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out 
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 PM CDT for northwestern
Kansas.

LAT...LON 3957 10046 3960 10048 3965 10037 3957 10037
TIME...MOT...LOC 2349Z 252DEG 15KT 3958 10042 

$$

KSC039-250000-
/O.CON.KGLD.TO.W.0022.000000T0000Z-210525T0000Z/
Decatur KS-
650 PM CDT Mon May 24 2021

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 700 PM CDT FOR SOUTH
CENTRAL DECATUR COUNTY...
    
At 649 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Dresden, or 15 miles north of Hoxie, moving east at
15 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and golf 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.

Locations impacted include...
Dresden and Leoville. 

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.

Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!

&&

LAT...LON 3957 10046 3960 10048 3965 10037 3957 10037
TIME...MOT...LOC 2349Z 252DEG 15KT 3958 10042 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...1.75IN

$$

DDT

The 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, 5:20 PM CDT	Tornado Warning	GLD	Rawlins, Thomas	22 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, 6:39 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; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.