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2021 [KGLD] GOODLAND Tornado (TO) Warning (W) Number 29

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Storm Based Warning History

527 
WFUS53 KGLD 262220
TORGLD
KSC039-153-NEC087-145-262300-
/O.NEW.KGLD.TO.W.0029.210526T2220Z-210526T2300Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Goodland KS
520 PM CDT Wed May 26 2021

The National Weather Service in Goodland has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Northeastern Rawlins County in northwestern Kansas...
  Northwestern Decatur County in northwestern Kansas...
  Southwestern Red Willow County in southwestern Nebraska...
  Southeastern Hitchcock County in southwestern Nebraska...

* Until 600 PM CDT.

* At 519 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located 5 miles north of
  Ludell, or 10 miles northeast of Atwood, moving northeast at 20
  mph.

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

  SOURCE...Weather spotters confirmed tornado. At 518 PM CDT...a 
           tornado was reported northeast of Ludell.

  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.

* The tornado will be near...
  Herndon around 535 PM CDT.

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 3983 10084 3992 10106 4025 10088 4006 10050
TIME...MOT...LOC 2219Z 221DEG 15KT 3993 10094 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
HAIL...1.50IN

$$

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785 
WWUS53 KGLD 262227
SVSGLD

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Goodland KS
527 PM CDT Wed May 26 2021

KSC039-153-NEC087-145-262300-
/O.CON.KGLD.TO.W.0029.000000T0000Z-210526T2300Z/
Rawlins KS-Decatur KS-Red Willow NE-Hitchcock NE-
527 PM CDT Wed May 26 2021

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 600 PM CDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN RAWLINS...NORTHWESTERN DECATUR...SOUTHWESTERN RED WILLOW
AND SOUTHEASTERN HITCHCOCK COUNTIES...
    
At 526 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located 6 miles northwest of
Herndon, or 12 miles northeast of Atwood, moving northeast at 20 mph.

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

SOURCE...Weather spotters confirmed tornado. At 518 PM CDT...a 
         tornado was reported northeast of Ludell.

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 tornado will be near...
  Herndon around 535 PM CDT.

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 3986 10079 3994 10100 4025 10088 4006 10050
TIME...MOT...LOC 2226Z 224DEG 16KT 3995 10090 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
HAIL...1.50IN

$$

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113 
WWUS53 KGLD 262233
SVSGLD

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Goodland KS
533 PM CDT Wed May 26 2021

KSC039-153-NEC087-145-262300-
/O.CON.KGLD.TO.W.0029.000000T0000Z-210526T2300Z/
Rawlins KS-Decatur KS-Red Willow NE-Hitchcock NE-
533 PM CDT Wed May 26 2021

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 600 PM CDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN RAWLINS...NORTHWESTERN DECATUR...SOUTHWESTERN RED WILLOW
AND SOUTHEASTERN HITCHCOCK COUNTIES...
    
At 532 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located 6 miles northwest of Herndon, or 13 miles northeast of
Atwood, moving northeast at 15 mph.

This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

SOURCE...Law enforcement confirmed tornado. At 530 PM CDT...law 
         enforcement reported a tornado 6 miles northwest of Herdon. 

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.

This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
northeastern Rawlins, northwestern Decatur, southwestern Red Willow
and southeastern Hitchcock Counties.

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 3986 10079 3994 10100 4025 10088 4006 10050
TIME...MOT...LOC 2232Z 219DEG 12KT 3996 10089 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL...1.75IN

$$

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047 
WWUS53 KGLD 262240
SVSGLD

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Goodland KS
540 PM CDT Wed May 26 2021

KSC039-153-NEC087-145-262300-
/O.CON.KGLD.TO.W.0029.000000T0000Z-210526T2300Z/
Rawlins KS-Decatur KS-Red Willow NE-Hitchcock NE-
540 PM CDT Wed May 26 2021

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 600 PM CDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN RAWLINS...NORTHWESTERN DECATUR...SOUTHWESTERN RED WILLOW
AND SOUTHEASTERN HITCHCOCK COUNTIES...
    
At 540 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located 6 miles northwest of Herndon, or 14 miles northeast of
Atwood, moving northeast at 15 mph.

This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

SOURCE...Law enforcement confirmed tornado. At 540 PM CDT...two 
         tornadoes were reported 6 miles northwest of Herndon.

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...
Culbertson and Herndon. 

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 3986 10079 3998 10098 4025 10088 4006 10050
TIME...MOT...LOC 2240Z 219DEG 12KT 3997 10088 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL...1.75IN

$$

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038 
WWUS53 KGLD 262248
SVSGLD

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Goodland KS
548 PM CDT Wed May 26 2021

KSC039-153-NEC087-145-262300-
/O.CON.KGLD.TO.W.0029.000000T0000Z-210526T2300Z/
Rawlins KS-Decatur KS-Red Willow NE-Hitchcock NE-
548 PM CDT Wed May 26 2021

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 600 PM CDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN RAWLINS...NORTHWESTERN DECATUR...SOUTHWESTERN RED WILLOW
AND SOUTHEASTERN HITCHCOCK COUNTIES...
    
At 547 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located 6 miles northwest of Herndon, or 15 miles southeast of
Trenton, moving northeast at 15 mph.

This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

SOURCE...Law enforcement confirmed tornado. At 547 PM CDT...a large 
         tornado was reported on the ground by Decatur County Law 
         Enforcement. 

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...
Culbertson and Herndon. 

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 3989 10074 3999 10096 4025 10088 4006 10050
TIME...MOT...LOC 2247Z 235DEG 12KT 3999 10085 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL...2.50IN

$$

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527 
WFUS53 KGLD 262220
TORGLD
KSC039-153-NEC087-145-262300-
/O.NEW.KGLD.TO.W.0029.210526T2220Z-210526T2300Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Goodland KS
520 PM CDT Wed May 26 2021

The National Weather Service in Goodland has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Northeastern Rawlins County in northwestern Kansas...
  Northwestern Decatur County in northwestern Kansas...
  Southwestern Red Willow County in southwestern Nebraska...
  Southeastern Hitchcock County in southwestern Nebraska...

* Until 600 PM CDT.

* At 519 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located 5 miles north of
  Ludell, or 10 miles northeast of Atwood, moving northeast at 20
  mph.

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

  SOURCE...Weather spotters confirmed tornado. At 518 PM CDT...a 
           tornado was reported northeast of Ludell.

  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.

* The tornado will be near...
  Herndon around 535 PM CDT.

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 3983 10084 3992 10106 4025 10088 4006 10050
TIME...MOT...LOC 2219Z 221DEG 15KT 3993 10094 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
HAIL...1.50IN

$$

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785 
WWUS53 KGLD 262227
SVSGLD

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Goodland KS
527 PM CDT Wed May 26 2021

KSC039-153-NEC087-145-262300-
/O.CON.KGLD.TO.W.0029.000000T0000Z-210526T2300Z/
Rawlins KS-Decatur KS-Red Willow NE-Hitchcock NE-
527 PM CDT Wed May 26 2021

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 600 PM CDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN RAWLINS...NORTHWESTERN DECATUR...SOUTHWESTERN RED WILLOW
AND SOUTHEASTERN HITCHCOCK COUNTIES...
    
At 526 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located 6 miles northwest of
Herndon, or 12 miles northeast of Atwood, moving northeast at 20 mph.

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

SOURCE...Weather spotters confirmed tornado. At 518 PM CDT...a 
         tornado was reported northeast of Ludell.

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 tornado will be near...
  Herndon around 535 PM CDT.

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 3986 10079 3994 10100 4025 10088 4006 10050
TIME...MOT...LOC 2226Z 224DEG 16KT 3995 10090 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
HAIL...1.50IN

$$

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113 
WWUS53 KGLD 262233
SVSGLD

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Goodland KS
533 PM CDT Wed May 26 2021

KSC039-153-NEC087-145-262300-
/O.CON.KGLD.TO.W.0029.000000T0000Z-210526T2300Z/
Rawlins KS-Decatur KS-Red Willow NE-Hitchcock NE-
533 PM CDT Wed May 26 2021

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 600 PM CDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN RAWLINS...NORTHWESTERN DECATUR...SOUTHWESTERN RED WILLOW
AND SOUTHEASTERN HITCHCOCK COUNTIES...
    
At 532 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located 6 miles northwest of Herndon, or 13 miles northeast of
Atwood, moving northeast at 15 mph.

This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

SOURCE...Law enforcement confirmed tornado. At 530 PM CDT...law 
         enforcement reported a tornado 6 miles northwest of Herdon. 

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.

This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
northeastern Rawlins, northwestern Decatur, southwestern Red Willow
and southeastern Hitchcock Counties.

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 3986 10079 3994 10100 4025 10088 4006 10050
TIME...MOT...LOC 2232Z 219DEG 12KT 3996 10089 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL...1.75IN

$$

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047 
WWUS53 KGLD 262240
SVSGLD

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Goodland KS
540 PM CDT Wed May 26 2021

KSC039-153-NEC087-145-262300-
/O.CON.KGLD.TO.W.0029.000000T0000Z-210526T2300Z/
Rawlins KS-Decatur KS-Red Willow NE-Hitchcock NE-
540 PM CDT Wed May 26 2021

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 600 PM CDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN RAWLINS...NORTHWESTERN DECATUR...SOUTHWESTERN RED WILLOW
AND SOUTHEASTERN HITCHCOCK COUNTIES...
    
At 540 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located 6 miles northwest of Herndon, or 14 miles northeast of
Atwood, moving northeast at 15 mph.

This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

SOURCE...Law enforcement confirmed tornado. At 540 PM CDT...two 
         tornadoes were reported 6 miles northwest of Herndon.

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...
Culbertson and Herndon. 

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 3986 10079 3998 10098 4025 10088 4006 10050
TIME...MOT...LOC 2240Z 219DEG 12KT 3997 10088 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL...1.75IN

$$

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038 
WWUS53 KGLD 262248
SVSGLD

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Goodland KS
548 PM CDT Wed May 26 2021

KSC039-153-NEC087-145-262300-
/O.CON.KGLD.TO.W.0029.000000T0000Z-210526T2300Z/
Rawlins KS-Decatur KS-Red Willow NE-Hitchcock NE-
548 PM CDT Wed May 26 2021

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 600 PM CDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN RAWLINS...NORTHWESTERN DECATUR...SOUTHWESTERN RED WILLOW
AND SOUTHEASTERN HITCHCOCK COUNTIES...
    
At 547 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located 6 miles northwest of Herndon, or 15 miles southeast of
Trenton, moving northeast at 15 mph.

This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

SOURCE...Law enforcement confirmed tornado. At 547 PM CDT...a large 
         tornado was reported on the ground by Decatur County Law 
         Enforcement. 

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...
Culbertson and Herndon. 

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 3989 10074 3999 10096 4025 10088 4006 10050
TIME...MOT...LOC 2247Z 235DEG 12KT 3999 10085 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL...2.50IN

$$

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