326 
WFUS53 KGLD 172224
TORGLD
COC063-172300-
/O.NEW.KGLD.TO.W.0003.260517T2224Z-260517T2300Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Goodland KS
424 PM MDT Sun May 17 2026

The National Weather Service in Goodland has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Central Kit Carson County in east central Colorado...

* Until 500 PM MDT.

* At 424 PM MDT, severe thunderstorms capable of producing both
  tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage were located
  along a line extending from 5 miles north of Seibert to 3 miles
  southwest of Vona to 19 miles southwest of Stratton, moving east at
  50 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.

* These dangerous storms will be near...
  Vona around 430 PM MDT.
  Stratton around 435 PM MDT.

Other locations in the path of these tornadic storms include Bethune.

This includes the following highways...
 Interstate 70 in Colorado between mile markers 401 and 441.
 Highway 385 between mile markers 170 and 199.

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 3950 10288 3947 10220 3914 10219 3905 10219
      3904 10290 3947 10301
TIME...MOT...LOC 2224Z 287DEG 46KT 3938 10289 3927 10280 3905 10280 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.50 IN

$$

JRM

550 
WWUS53 KGLD 172230
SVSGLD

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Goodland KS
430 PM MDT Sun May 17 2026

COC063-172300-
/O.CON.KGLD.TO.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260517T2300Z/
Kit Carson CO-
430 PM MDT Sun May 17 2026

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 500 PM MDT FOR CENTRAL
KIT CARSON COUNTY...

At 429 PM MDT, a severe squall line capable of producing both
tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage was located along a
line extending from 12 miles northwest of Vona to 3 miles northeast
of Seibert to 15 miles southwest of Stratton, moving east at 45 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.

These dangerous storms will be near...
  Vona around 435 PM MDT.
  Stratton around 440 PM MDT.

This includes the following highways...
 Interstate 70 in Colorado between mile markers 401 and 441.
 Highway 385 between mile markers 170 and 199.

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.

This thunderstorm is producing accumulating hail, which will make
driving hazardous, similar to snow or ice. If you must travel, be
aware of rapidly changing road conditions.

&&

LAT...LON 3950 10288 3947 10220 3914 10219 3905 10219
      3904 10290 3947 10301
TIME...MOT...LOC 2229Z 259DEG 38KT 3944 10290 3933 10281 3911 10276 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.75 IN

$$

JRM

628 
WWUS53 KGLD 172234
SVSGLD

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Goodland KS
434 PM MDT Sun May 17 2026

COC063-172300-
/O.CON.KGLD.TO.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260517T2300Z/
Kit Carson CO-
434 PM MDT Sun May 17 2026

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 500 PM MDT FOR CENTRAL
KIT CARSON COUNTY...

At 434 PM MDT, a severe squall line capable of producing both
tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage was located along a
line extending from 10 miles north of Seibert to 3 miles northwest of
Vona to 14 miles southwest of Stratton, moving east at 40 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.

These dangerous storms will be near...
  Stratton around 440 PM MDT.

Other locations in the path of these tornadic storms include Bethune.

This includes Interstate 70 in Colorado between mile markers 404 and
433.
 
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.

This thunderstorm is producing accumulating hail, which will make
driving hazardous, similar to snow or ice. If you must travel, be
aware of rapidly changing road conditions.

&&

LAT...LON 3950 10288 3947 10235 3920 10233 3905 10231
      3904 10290 3948 10292
TIME...MOT...LOC 2234Z 258DEG 34KT 3946 10287 3934 10278 3912 10273 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.75 IN

$$

JRM

070 
WWUS53 KGLD 172246
SVSGLD

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Goodland KS
446 PM MDT Sun May 17 2026

COC063-172256-
/O.CAN.KGLD.TO.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260517T2300Z/
Kit Carson CO-
446 PM MDT Sun May 17 2026

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR CENTRAL KIT CARSON COUNTY IS CANCELLED...

The tornado threat has diminished and the Tornado Warning has been
cancelled. However, large hail and damaging winds remain likely and a
Severe Thunderstorm Warning remains in effect for the area.  However,
small hail and gusty winds are still possible with these
thunderstorms.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 PM MDT for
east central Colorado.

To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service
Goodland.

Remember, a Severe Thunderstorm Warning still remains in effect for 
Kit Carson County.

&&

LAT...LON 3950 10288 3947 10235 3920 10233 3905 10231
      3904 10290 3948 10292
TIME...MOT...LOC 2245Z 287DEG 46KT 3942 10269 3930 10260 3908 10255 

$$

JRM