Kansas Severe Thunderstorm Warning | Effective 05/16/2026 18:44

Headline: 
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 16 at 8:44PM CDT until May 16 at 9:30PM CDT by NWS Goodland KS
Event: 
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
May 16, 2026 - 6:44pm
Expires: 
May 16, 2026 - 7:30pm
Description: 
At 844 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 6 miles southeast of Dresden to near Morland to 9 miles north of Collyer, moving east at 60 mph. HAZARD...70 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. SOURCE...Public. Numerous reports of 60-75 mph wind gusts across Sheridan county. IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect considerable tree damage. Wind damage is also likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings. These severe storms will be near... Hill City around 855 PM CDT. Bogue around 905 PM CDT. Nicodemus around 910 PM CDT. Other locations impacted by these severe thunderstorms include Penokee, Saint Peter, Tasco, and Studley.
Instruction: 
Remain alert for a possible tornado! Tornadoes can develop quickly from severe thunderstorms. If you spot a tornado go at once into the basement or small central room in a sturdy structure. Prepare immediately for large hail and damaging winds. People outside should move to a shelter, inside a strong building and away from windows. These thunderstorms will produce strong winds resulting in areas of near zero visibility in blowing dirt. Use extreme caution if you must travel and be alert for rapidly changing visibility.
Area Description: 
Graham, KS; Norton, KS; Sheridan, KS
Forcast Office: 
NWS Goodland KS