Kansas Tornado Warning | Effective 05/16/2026 16:53

Headline: 
Tornado Warning issued May 16 at 5:53PM MDT until May 16 at 6:30PM MDT by NWS Goodland KS
Event: 
Tornado Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
May 16, 2026 - 4:53pm
Expires: 
May 16, 2026 - 5:30pm
Description: 
At 553 PM MDT, a confirmed tornado was located 6 miles east of Goodland, and is nearly stationary. HAZARD...Damaging tornado and tennis ball size hail. SOURCE...Weather spotters confirmed tornado. This storm has a history of producing tornadoes. 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.
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: 
Sherman, KS
Forcast Office: 
NWS Goodland KS