Norton County Hail Map & Storm Reports

“At 529 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8 miles north of Bogue, or 10 miles northeast of Hill City, moving northeast at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and nickel size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to outdoor objects is possible.”

NWS severe weather mention · Norton County

“At 530 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles northwest of Almena, or 11 miles northeast of Norton, moving northeast at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to outdoor objects is possible.”

NWS severe weather mention · Norton County

“At 240 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 6 miles northeast of Norcatur, or 13 miles west of Norton, moving east at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 55 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of northern Norton County, including the following locations... Reager and Calvert.”

NWS severe weather mention · Norton County

“At 656 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 4 miles east of Lenora, or 14 miles south of Norton, moving south at 10 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 55 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Lenora around 700 PM CDT.”

NWS severe weather mention · Norton County

“At 1005 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 5 miles east of Edmond, or 18 miles north of Hill City, moving east at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.”

NWS severe weather mention · Norton County

“At 122 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 5 miles north of Jennings, or 12 miles east of Oberlin, moving east at 45 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to outdoor objects is possible. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Clayton around 125 AM CDT.”

NWS severe weather mention · Norton County

“At 122 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 5 miles north of Jennings, or 12 miles east of Oberlin, moving east at 45 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to outdoor objects is possible. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Clayton around 125 AM CDT.”

NWS severe weather mention · Norton County

“At 747 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9 miles southeast of Edmond, or 11 miles northeast of Hill City, moving east at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and nickel size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to outdoor objects is possible.”

NWS severe weather mention · Norton County

“At 730 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 4 miles south of Edmond, or 14 miles north of Hill City, moving southeast at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and nickel size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to outdoor objects is possible.”

NWS severe weather mention · Norton County

“At 1211 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 4 miles northeast of Edmond, or 13 miles southeast of Norton, moving northeast at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to outdoor objects is possible.”

NWS severe weather mention · Norton County

“At 1101 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Jennings, or 16 miles southeast of Oberlin, moving northeast at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Clayton around 1105 PM CDT. Norcatur around 1115 PM CDT.”

NWS severe weather mention · Norton County

“At 1139 PM CDT, trained weather spotters reported a strong thunderstorm over Norton, moving north at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and nickel size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to outdoor objects is possible. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Norton around 1145 PM CDT.”

NWS severe weather mention · Norton County

“At 945 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles south of Almena, or 10 miles east of Norton, moving northeast at 55 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and nickel size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to outdoor objects is possible.”

NWS severe weather mention · Norton County

“At 805 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Jennings, or 18 miles southeast of Oberlin, moving north at 15 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and nickel size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Jennings around 810 PM CDT.”

NWS severe weather mention · Norton County

“At 419 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles north of Hill City, moving north at 20 mph. Hazard: Penny size hail. Impact: Minor hail damage to outdoor objects is possible. This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of southeastern Norton and north central Graham Counties, including the following locations... Densmore.”

NWS severe weather mention · Norton County

“Trained spotter reports half dollar sized hail. (GLD)”

SPC verified report · 2 ENE Lenora

“Cocorahs report; picked up one stone that was 1 inch in diameter. Most stones were 1/2 inch in diameter. Not very many stones fell in total. (GLD)”

SPC verified report · 1 SSW Norton

“At 618 PM CDT, radar indicated a cold front along a line extending from 12 miles northwest of Selden to 10 miles northwest of Oakley to 10 miles southwest of Russell Springs. Movement was east at 45 mph. Wind gusts up to 50 mph are possible as the front passes as well as periods of visibility as low as a mile due to blowing dust.”

NWS severe weather mention · Norton County

“At 630 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 6 miles northwest of Edmond, or 10 miles south of Norton, moving northeast at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and nickel size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Almena.”

NWS severe weather mention · Norton County

“At 601 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Norcatur, or 17 miles east of Oberlin, moving northeast at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible.”

NWS severe weather mention · Norton County

“WHAT...Northwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of east central and northeast Colorado, northwest and west central Kansas, and southwest Nebraska. WHEN...Until 8 PM MDT /9 PM CDT/ Sunday. IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”

NWS severe weather mention · Norton County

“WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Warning, widespread blowing dust and local brown out conditions possible. For the High Wind Warning, north winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. WHERE...In Kansas, Cheyenne KS, Decatur, Norton, and Rawlins Counties. In Nebraska, Dundy County. WHEN...For the Blowing Dust Warning, until 3 PM CDT /2 PM MDT/ this afternoon.”

NWS severe weather mention · Norton County

“WHAT...North winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of east central and northeast Colorado, northwest and west central Kansas and southwest Nebraska. WHEN...From midnight MDT /1 AM CDT/ tonight to 8 PM MDT /9 PM CDT/ Sunday. Peak wind gusts are expected between 9 AM and 3 PM MDT. IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages.”

NWS severe weather mention · Norton County

“WHAT...Northwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of east central and northeast Colorado, northwest and west central Kansas, and southwest Nebraska. WHEN...From midnight MDT /1 AM CDT/ tonight to 8 PM MDT /9 PM CDT/ Sunday. The highest wind gusts will occur mid morning through early afternoon.”

NWS severe weather mention · Norton County

“WHAT...North winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible. WHERE...Portions of east central and northeast Colorado, northwest and west central Kansas, and southwest Nebraska. WHEN...From late Saturday night through Sunday evening. IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”

NWS severe weather mention · Norton County

“...Critical Fire Weather Conditions Expected Thursday and Forecast Friday... .West-southwest winds are forecast to increase in speed late morning and into the afternoon today. The best potential for the strongest winds currently lies across Yuma, Dundy, Hitchcock, Red Willow and Cheyenne county Kansas.”

NWS severe weather mention · Norton County

“...Critical Fire Weather Conditions Expected Thursday... .West-southwest winds are forecast to increase in speed late morning and into the afternoon. The best potential for the strongest winds currently lies across Yuma, Dundy, Hitchcock, Red Willow and Cheyenne county Kansas. Winds are forecast to be a bit weaker but still gusting around 25 mph along and south of Highway 40..”

NWS severe weather mention · Norton County

“The National Weather Service in Goodland has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 11 AM MDT /noon CDT/ to 7 PM MDT /8 PM CDT/ Thursday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.”

NWS severe weather mention · Norton County

“AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 001 Cheyenne KS, 002 Rawlins, 003 Decatur, 004 Norton, 013 Sherman, 014 Thomas, 015 Sheridan, 016 Graham, 027 Wallace, 028 Logan, 029 Gove, 041 Greeley, 042 Wichita, 079 Dundy, 080 Hitchcock, 081 Red Willow, 252 Yuma, 253 Kit Carson and 254 Cheyenne CO. TIMING...From Thursday morning through Thursday evening. WINDS...West 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.”

NWS severe weather mention · Norton County

“The National Weather Service in Goodland has issued a Fire Weather Watch for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from Thursday morning through Thursday evening.”

NWS severe weather mention · Norton County

“Critical to extremely critical fire weather forecast for today. Low relative humidity, sustained winds around 40 mph and very dry fuels will lead to extreme fire spread for any fires that ignite. Winds are forecast to quickly increase between 9 to 10 mountain time this morning. The strongest winds are forecast from around 10am through 2pm mountain time.”

NWS severe weather mention · Norton County

“For Tuesday, low relative humidity and sustained winds around 40 mph will lead to extreme fire spread for any fires that ignite. Southwest winds will change to west behind a cold front in the afternoon. Blowing dust may also occur near open fields or other source regions causing reductions in visibility and poor air quality.”

NWS severe weather mention · Norton County

“For Tuesday, low relative humidity and sustained winds around 40 mph will lead to extreme fire spread for any fires that ignite. Southwest winds will change to west behind a cold front in the afternoon. Blowing dust may also occur near open fields or other source regions causing reductions in visibility and poor air quality.”

NWS severe weather mention · Norton County

“For Tuesday, low relative humidity and sustained winds around 40 mph could lead to extreme fire spread for any fires that ignite. Southwest winds will change to west behind a cold front in the afternoon.”

NWS severe weather mention · Norton County

“WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Warning, widespread blowing dust and brown out conditions. For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 75 mph. WHERE...In Kansas, Decatur and Norton Counties. In Nebraska, Hitchcock and Red Willow Counties. WHEN...For the Blowing Dust Warning, until 3 PM CST this afternoon. For the High Wind Warning, until 6 PM CST this evening.”

NWS severe weather mention · Norton County

“WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Warning, widespread blowing dust and brown out conditions. For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 75 mph. WHERE...In Kansas, Decatur and Norton Counties. In Nebraska, Hitchcock and Red Willow Counties. WHEN...For the Blowing Dust Warning, until 3 PM CST this afternoon. For the High Wind Warning, until 6 PM CST this evening.”

NWS severe weather mention · Norton County

“WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 50 mph with gusts up to 80 mph. WHERE...Graham and Norton Counties. WHEN...Until 6 PM CST Thursday. IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Plumes of blowing dust will create pockets of low visibility.”

NWS severe weather mention · Norton County

“WHAT...Northwest winds 35 to 50 mph with gusts up to 70 mph possible. WHERE...Entire Tri-State area. WHEN...From late tonight through Thursday afternoon. IMPACTS...Dangerous travel conditions, especially for high profile vehicles. High winds may also damage property. ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong northwest winds will accompany a cold frontal passage this evening.”

NWS severe weather mention · Norton County

“WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 50 mph with gusts up to 70 mph possible. WHERE...Portions of east central and northeast Colorado, northwest and west central Kansas, and southwest Nebraska. WHEN...From late Wednesday night through Thursday afternoon. The highest winds gusts will occur before noon, then decline during the afternoon.”

NWS severe weather mention · Norton County