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Home Tornado Warning 0004 Issued by the Goodland Forecast Office
Action: New Issued At: 2026-05-17 18:43:04
680
WFUS53 KGLD 172342
TORGLD
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BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Goodland KS
542 PM MDT Sun May 17 2026
The National Weather Service in Goodland has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Northeastern Wallace County in west central Kansas...
Southern Sherman County in northwestern Kansas...
* Until 630 PM MDT.
* At 542 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 12 miles south of Ruleton, 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.
* This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
northeastern Wallace and southern Sherman Counties, including the
following locations... Edson.
This includes Interstate 70 in Kansas between mile markers 21 and 35.
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 3908 10188 3922 10192 3937 10157 3938 10139
3914 10139 3914 10148 3909 10148
TIME...MOT...LOC 2342Z 255DEG 35KT 3917 10183
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.75 IN
$$
Alexander
Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-05-17 18:50:34
006
WWUS53 KGLD 172350
SVSGLD
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Goodland KS
550 PM MDT Sun May 17 2026
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Wallace KS-Sherman KS-
550 PM MDT Sun May 17 2026
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 630 PM MDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN WALLACE AND SOUTHEASTERN SHERMAN COUNTIES...
At 549 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 11 miles south of Goodland, moving east at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and golf ball size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations impacted include...
Edson.
This includes Interstate 70 in Kansas between mile markers 22 and 35.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
&&
LAT...LON 3911 10185 3919 10188 3937 10157 3938 10139
3914 10139 3914 10148 3911 10148
TIME...MOT...LOC 2349Z 253DEG 37KT 3918 10174
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.75 IN
$$
Alexander
Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-05-17 18:55:19
101
WWUS53 KGLD 172354
SVSGLD
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Goodland KS
554 PM MDT Sun May 17 2026
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Wallace KS-
554 PM MDT Sun May 17 2026
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN WALLACE COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 PM MDT for
northwestern and west central Kansas.
&&
LAT...LON 3920 10182 3937 10155 3938 10139 3914 10139
3913 10179
TIME...MOT...LOC 2354Z 253DEG 35KT 3920 10168
$$
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Sherman KS-
554 PM MDT Sun May 17 2026
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 630 PM MDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN SHERMAN COUNTY...
At 554 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 10 miles south of Goodland, moving east at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and golf ball size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations impacted include...
Edson.
This includes Interstate 70 in Kansas between mile markers 24 and 35.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
&&
LAT...LON 3920 10182 3937 10155 3938 10139 3914 10139
3913 10179
TIME...MOT...LOC 2354Z 253DEG 35KT 3920 10168
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.75 IN
$$
Alexander
Action: Cancelled Issued At: 2026-05-17 18:55:19
101
WWUS53 KGLD 172354
SVSGLD
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Goodland KS
554 PM MDT Sun May 17 2026
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Wallace KS-
554 PM MDT Sun May 17 2026
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN WALLACE COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 PM MDT for
northwestern and west central Kansas.
&&
LAT...LON 3920 10182 3937 10155 3938 10139 3914 10139
3913 10179
TIME...MOT...LOC 2354Z 253DEG 35KT 3920 10168
$$
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Sherman KS-
554 PM MDT Sun May 17 2026
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 630 PM MDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN SHERMAN COUNTY...
At 554 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 10 miles south of Goodland, moving east at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and golf ball size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations impacted include...
Edson.
This includes Interstate 70 in Kansas between mile markers 24 and 35.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
&&
LAT...LON 3920 10182 3937 10155 3938 10139 3914 10139
3913 10179
TIME...MOT...LOC 2354Z 253DEG 35KT 3920 10168
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.75 IN
$$
Alexander
Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-05-17 19:01:04
348
WWUS53 KGLD 180000
SVSGLD
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Goodland KS
600 PM MDT Sun May 17 2026
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Sherman KS-
600 PM MDT Sun May 17 2026
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 630 PM MDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN SHERMAN COUNTY...
At 559 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 11 miles southeast of Goodland, moving east at 40 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.
Locations impacted include...
Edson.
The tornadic threat is expected to stay south of Interstate 70.
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 3923 10172 3933 10159 3933 10139 3914 10139
3913 10166
TIME...MOT...LOC 2359Z 254DEG 34KT 3920 10161
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...2.00 IN
$$
Alexander
Action: Cancelled Issued At: 2026-05-17 19:11:34
622
WWUS53 KGLD 180011
SVSGLD
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Goodland KS
611 PM MDT Sun May 17 2026
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Sherman KS-
611 PM MDT Sun May 17 2026
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN SHERMAN COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...
The tornado threat has diminished and the Tornado Warning has been
cancelled. However, large hail and damaging winds remain likely and a
Severe Thunderstorm Warning remains in effect for the area.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 PM MDT for
northwestern and west central Kansas.
To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service
Goodland.
Remember, a Severe Thunderstorm Warning still remains in effect for
Sherman county
&&
LAT...LON 3923 10172 3933 10159 3933 10139 3914 10139
3913 10166
TIME...MOT...LOC 0010Z 255DEG 35KT 3923 10146
$$
Alexander
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