Colorado Tornado Warning - [Severity] | Effective 05/21/2026 16:54

Headline: 
Tornado Warning issued May 21 at 5:54PM MDT until May 21 at 6:30PM MDT by NWS Goodland KS
Event: 
Tornado Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
May 21, 2026 - 4:54pm
Expires: 
May 21, 2026 - 5:30pm
Description: 
At 554 PM MDT, a confirmed tornado was located 8 miles southeast of Thurman, or 16 miles north of Flagler, moving southeast at 20 mph. HAZARD...Damaging tornado and two inch hail. SOURCE...Weather spotters confirmed tornado. 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 northwestern Kit Carson County.
Instruction: 
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.
Area Description: 
Kit Carson, CO
Forcast Office: 
NWS Goodland KS