Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 26 at 4:49PM MDT by NWS Goodland KS
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 26, 2026 - 3:49pm
Expires:
April 26, 2026 - 4:15pm
Description:
At 448 PM MDT, trained weather spotters reported strong thunderstorms
producing a landspout tornado along a line extending from 17 miles
east of Cope to near Seibert. Movement was east at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Landspout tornadoes and wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph.
SOURCE...Trained weather spotters. Landspout spotted at 416 PM MDT
17 miles N of Seibert.
IMPACT...Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Gusty winds
could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured
objects.
Strong thunderstorms will be near...
Vona around 455 PM MDT.
Stratton around 505 PM MDT.
Other locations impacted by these storms include Joes, Kirk, and
Idalia.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 70 in Colorado between mile markers 395 and 433.
Highway 385 between mile markers 206 and 210, and between mile
markers 212 and 230.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
These storms may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
Landspout tornadoes can form with a developing thunderstorm before
rain, hail, and even thunder is observed. Landspout tornadoes are not
usually associated with a wall cloud and are often difficult to
detect with weather radar.
Area Description:
Yuma County; Kit Carson County
Forcast Office:
NWS Goodland KS
Sender: