Tornado Warning 20, NWS Goodland, KS

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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Goodland KS
634 PM CDT Sun Jun 21 2026

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Logan KS-
634 PM CDT Sun Jun 21 2026

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 715 PM CDT FOR CENTRAL
LOGAN COUNTY...

At 633 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 4 miles north of Russell Springs, or 19 miles southwest
of Oakley, moving south at 35 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and quarter 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 dangerous storm will be near...
  Russell Springs around 640 PM CDT.

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!

Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

&&

LAT...LON 3900 10125 3905 10116 3904 10103 3886 10081
      3877 10082 3872 10124
TIME...MOT...LOC 2333Z 343DEG 31KT 3898 10115 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN

$$

Alexander

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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Goodland KS
639 PM CDT Sun Jun 21 2026

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Logan KS-
639 PM CDT Sun Jun 21 2026

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 715 PM CDT FOR CENTRAL
LOGAN COUNTY...

At 639 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Russell Springs, or 20 miles southwest of Oakley,
moving south at 25 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and two inch 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 dangerous storm will be near...
  Russell Springs around 645 PM CDT.

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!

Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

&&

LAT...LON 3900 10125 3905 10116 3904 10103 3886 10081
      3877 10082 3872 10124
TIME...MOT...LOC 2339Z 351DEG 24KT 3895 10115 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...2.00 IN

$$

Alexander

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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Goodland KS
648 PM CDT Sun Jun 21 2026

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Logan KS-
648 PM CDT Sun Jun 21 2026

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 715 PM CDT FOR CENTRAL
LOGAN COUNTY...

At 648 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Russell Springs, or 18 miles northwest of Scott
State Lake, moving south at 25 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and baseball 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
central Logan County.

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!

Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

&&

LAT...LON 3904 10103 3886 10081 3877 10082 3872 10124
      3892 10125 3901 10119 3905 10112
TIME...MOT...LOC 2348Z 344DEG 24KT 3889 10113 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...2.75 IN

$$

Alexander

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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Goodland KS
655 PM CDT Sun Jun 21 2026

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Logan KS-
655 PM CDT Sun Jun 21 2026

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 715 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN LOGAN COUNTY...

At 655 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 7 miles southeast of Russell Springs, or 13 miles
northwest of Scott State Lake, moving southeast at 30 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and baseball 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...
Russell Springs.

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!

Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

&&

LAT...LON 3899 10098 3892 10088 3891 10087 3876 10087
      3872 10124 3893 10123 3901 10115
TIME...MOT...LOC 2355Z 333DEG 25KT 3882 10110 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...2.75 IN

$$

Alexander

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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Goodland KS
703 PM CDT Sun Jun 21 2026

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Logan KS-
703 PM CDT Sun Jun 21 2026

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 715 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN LOGAN COUNTY...

At 703 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 10 miles northwest of Scott State Lake, moving southeast
at 25 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and baseball 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...
Russell Springs.

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!

Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

&&

LAT...LON 3893 10099 3876 10087 3872 10124 3888 10122
      3895 10114
TIME...MOT...LOC 0003Z 333DEG 22KT 3878 10107 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...2.75 IN

$$

Alexander

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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Goodland KS
713 PM CDT Sun Jun 21 2026

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Logan KS-
713 PM CDT Sun Jun 21 2026

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN LOGAN COUNTY WILL EXPIRE AT
715 PM CDT...

The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe
limits, and no longer appears capable of producing a tornado.
Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM CDT for
west central Kansas.

Remember, a Severe Thunderstorm Warning still remains in effect for
Logan county

&&

LAT...LON 3893 10099 3876 10087 3872 10124 3888 10122
      3895 10114
TIME...MOT...LOC 0012Z 347DEG 21KT 3873 10106 

$$

Alexander

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Goodland KS
133 PM MDT Sun Jun 21 2026

.KEY MESSAGES...

- Severe storms capable of producing 2 inch diameter hail, 75
  mph wind gusts, and a brief tornado are possible this
  afternoon and evening, mainly between 2 PM and 9 PM MDT.

- Locations that received heavy rain during the past 24-hr are
  more prone to experience flash flooding, should additional
  heavy rain occur this afternoon.

- Severe storms capable of producing 2 inch diameter hail and 70
  mph wind gusts are possible during the afternoon and evening
  hours Monday through Wednesday.

&&

.SHORT TERM /THROUGH MONDAY NIGHT/...
Issued at 1208 PM MDT Sun Jun 21 2026

Today, a 500 mb low will create an 850 mb and surface low that will
sweep across the southern portions of the Northern Plains. This will
extend a cold front through the CWA, sparking off more storms in the
afternoon hours. Highs are expected to be near 80 in the
northeastern CWA, but near 90 in the southwestern CWA.

Convection looks to just north of Yuma and Dundy counties, and move
southeast. Additional convection will fire in off as a broken line
to the southwest. As of 18Z, there is a Cu field forming in this
area, which will become storms over the next couple of hours. Hail
up around in the 1-2 inch range will be the main threat early on,
but if a storm can really tap into the shear and CAPE, 3 inch hail
will be possible. The tornadic threat is fairly similar, a bigger
hazard early on. This does not look to be a great tornadic
environment as hodographs are a little too straight. Winds are a
threat through the whole event, but more so as the broken line grows
together. Most likely winds will be in the 60-70 MPH range, but
winds up to 80-85 MPH are possible. Convection looks to weaken
around 3Z, with lingering showers potentially lasting until after
6Z.

Lows tonight do look to be a bit cooler Sunday night behind the cold
front, likely dropping into the 50s. Fog and stratus are likely
again overnight.

Monday, the northwesterly flow aloft persists and sends another
shortwave across the Rockies and into the High Plains. Highs look to
warm into the mid 70s in the northeastern CWA and mid 80s in the
southwestern CWA. Convection looks to fire off the front range and
Palmer Divide around 21-23Z and move east into the area. These CAMs
are showing these storms decaying before they exit Colorado, but
looking at CAPE and shear, they may continue into Nebraska and
Kansas. Hail is the primary threat with these storms, up to 2
inches, and winds up to 60-70 MPH are possible. There is a low
tornado risk, too. Additional sub-severe convection may trail these
storms and linger into the overnight hours. The severe threat looks
to end around 3-5Z.

Lows tomorrow night look to cool into the 50s, maybe low 60s. Fog
and stratus may return again.

&&

.LONG TERM /TUESDAY THROUGH SUNDAY/...
Issued at 128 PM MDT Sun Jun 21 2026

***Tuesday-Wednesday***

A 500-mb trough looks to be moving across the Northern United States
Tuesday, with a modest 40-55 kt jet streak at its base. The trough
axis looks to be moving through the area throughout the day. At the
same time, GEFS 850-mb height mean-spread guidance suggests the
presence of a low in Colorado. Southerly flow from the low in
Colorado would meet northerly flow underneath the trough axis,
creating a convergence zone across the forecast region.
Thunderstorms may be possible with this setup. LREF guidance
suggests that up to 3000 J/kg of surface-based CAPE (a measure of
atmospheric instability) may be in place. In addition, GFS and EC
model soundings suggest that 0-6 km vertical shear around 40-50 kts
is reasonably possible due to the 500-mb jet streak. This may allow
thunderstorms to become severe, with primary hazards including high
wind and large hail. This pattern may linger into Wednesday, which
may continue to promote severe thunderstorms with similar
hazards. Confidence in severe weather occurring is highest on
Tuesday around 15-20%.

***Thursday-Sunday***

Ridging looks to begin moving in overhead sometime Thursday.
Shortwave troughs embedded in the ridge may allow thunderstorms to
stick around on Thursday and possibly Friday, though chances begin
to decrease dramatically after Thursday. The entire County Warning
Area (CWA) has a 50-70% chance of seeing greater than 0.1 inches of
precipitation from Thursday's activity based on NBM 24-hr
precipitation guidance. Whether or not these storms are allowed to
become severe depends on the positioning and strength of the 500-mb
jet. LREF 90th percentile guidance suggests that winds at 500-mb
could still reach 30-40 kts, though it appears likely that the jet
will be weaker on Thursday than that of Tuesday and Wednesday. If
this is the case, the severe potential could be a bit lower
Thursday. Confidence in severe weather occurring Thursday is down to
about 5-10%.

By Friday, all areas across the forecast region have a 1 in 3 chance
or less to experience greater than 0.1 inches of precipitation
according to NBM 24-hr precipitation guidance. This decreases to
less than 10% Saturday and Sunday. In addition, as troughing sets up
across the West Coast during the weekend, temperatures look to begin
warming again. Highs are forecast in the mid 80s to lower 90s on
Friday, and low to upper 90s on Saturday and Sunday. As this heating
occurs and moisture moves off to the east, dry conditions look to
set in. Forecast guidance suggests that portions of East-Central
Colorado may see relative humidities (RH) drop into the low to mid
teens Saturday and Sunday. Wind gusts may be allowed to reach the 25
to 30 mph range across this zone, which could implicate critical
fire weather as a concern. However, confidence in a Red Flag Warning
being needed either day is around 5% or less, as both RH values and
wind gusts are just meeting criteria for the hazard. Additionally,
precipitation over the next several days may help counter the
incoming dry conditions. Even so, this development will be something
to keep an eye on as we approach the weekend.

&&

.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z MONDAY/...
Issued at 1117 AM MDT Sun Jun 21 2026

The ceilings are slowing lifting and breaking across the region.
KMCK and KGLD are expected to return to VFR conditions by 20Z.
Winds look to be chaotic this afternoon, shifting from
southwesterly to easterly before more storms move in during the
afternoon hours. Once the convection clears, around 3Z, MVFR to
IFR ceilings return around 9Z and will persist until after
sunrise.

&&

.HYDROLOGY...
Issued at 1117 AM MDT Sun Jun 21 2026

Over the next week, we are looking at near daily chances of
convection as PWATs range around 0.9-1.75 inch. We are also
expecting 0C level to be around 15,000 feet AGL, leading to deep
melting layers, promoting efficient rainfall producing storms.

Recent precipitation totals (preliminary) along a line from
Trenton, NE to Grinnell, KS range from 3-6 inches. Additionally,
areas in southern Rawlins and northern Thomas county range
around 2.5-5 inches. These locations will be at the highest risk
for additional flooding and flash flooding to occur this
afternoon and evening.

A Flood Watch has not been issued due to a lack of confidence
that tonight's storms will produce more than 1-1.5 inches of
rain. Guidance is also highlighting areas to the east of the
saturated locations, reducing the potential for compounding
flood risks. Current confidence in additional flash flooding
occurring this afternoon and evening is around 30-40%.

Through Friday, there are returning chances of precipitation
across the CWA. If storms keep passing over the same, saturated
areas, flooding becomes a reoccurring risk.

&&

.GLD WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
KS...None.
CO...None.
NE...None.

&&

SHORT TERM...CA
LONG TERM...Davis
AVIATION...CA
HYDROLOGY...CA

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Goodland KS
1254 PM MDT Sun Jun 21 2026

COZ090>092-KSZ001>004-013>016-027>029-041-042-NEZ079>081-221900-
Yuma-Kit Carson-Cheyenne CO-Cheyenne KS-Rawlins-Decatur-Norton-
Sherman-Thomas-Sheridan-Graham-Wallace-Logan-Gove-Greeley-Wichita-
Dundy-Hitchcock-Red Willow-
1254 PM MDT Sun Jun 21 2026 /154 PM CDT Sun Jun 21 2026/

This hazardous weather outlook is for extreme southwest Nebraska...
northwest Kansas and east central Colorado.

.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT...

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued until 8 PM MT for the
entire Tri-State area. Storms capable of producing 2 inch diameter
hail, 75 mph wind gusts, and a brief tornado are possible this
afternoon and evening, mainly between 2 PM and 9 PM MDT.

Heavy rainfall is possible with the storms this afternoon and
evening. Locations that received heavy rainfall during the past 24
hours are more prone to experience flash flooding. Driving through
flooding roadways is dangerous.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY...

Severe storms capable of producing 2 inch diameter hail and 70 mph
wind gusts are possible during the afternoon and evening hours
Monday through Wednesday.

There is an ongoing flash flooding threat through the week as
additional rounds of efficient rain producing storms move through
the
area.Driving through flooding roadways is dangerous.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotters are encouraged to report significant weather conditions.

Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Goodland KS
344 PM MDT Sun Jun 21 2026

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0339 PM     Tstm Wnd Gst     1 ENE Saint Francis     39.78N 101.78W
06/21/2026  M57 MPH          Cheyenne           KS   Mesonet

            AWN station measured 57 mph gust.

&&

KAK

Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Goodland KS
359 PM MDT Sun Jun 21 2026

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0356 PM     Hail             4 W Bird City           39.76N 101.60W
06/21/2026  M0.50 Inch       Cheyenne           KS   Public

            Text message report of half inch hail.

&&

KAK

Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Goodland KS
434 PM MDT Sun Jun 21 2026

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0412 PM     Tornado          13 N Brewster           39.55N 101.35W
06/21/2026                   Thomas             KS   Official NWS Obs

            Possible Weak TDS: A potential weak TDS may
            have been observed off GLD radar.

&&

KAK

Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Goodland KS
442 PM MDT Sun Jun 21 2026

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0436 PM     Hail             3 SE Kit Carson         38.73N 102.76W
06/21/2026  E0.88 Inch       Cheyenne           CO   Trained Spotter

            Trained spotter estimates nickel sized hail
            falling as of time of report.

&&

KAK

Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Goodland KS
454 PM MDT Sun Jun 21 2026

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0449 PM     Hail             Levant                  39.38N 101.19W
06/21/2026  M1.00 Inch       Thomas             KS   Public

            Text message report with picture of quarter
            sized hail in Levant.

&&

KAK

Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Goodland KS
514 PM MDT Sun Jun 21 2026

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0500 PM     Tstm Wnd Gst     1 E Cheyenne Wells      38.82N 102.33W
06/21/2026  M60 MPH          Cheyenne           CO   Mesonet

            WU station KCOCHEYE2 reported a 60 mph gust.

&&

DH