Wichita County Hail Map & Storm Reports

“At 405 PM MDT/505 PM CDT/, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms capable of producing a landspout along a line extending from 5 miles southeast of Winona to 13 miles north of Leoti to 15 miles northeast of Tribune to 9 miles northeast of Hartman. Movement was southeast at 25 mph. Hazard: Landspout tornadoes, wind gusts up to 50 mph, and half inch hail.”

NWS severe weather mention · Wichita County

“At 247 AM MDT/347 AM CDT/, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 11 miles west of Leoti, moving southeast at 15 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 · Wichita County

“At 840 PM MDT/940 PM CDT/, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 6 miles south of Sharon Springs to 11 miles north of Tribune to 6 miles west of Horace. Movement was east 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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Wichita County

“At 444 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Monument to 3 miles southeast of Russell Springs to 12 miles north of Leoti. Movement was northeast at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down small tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to vegetation is possible.”

NWS severe weather mention · Wichita County

“EM relayed report of measured 81 mph wind gust with sustained winds around 64 mph. (GLD)”

SPC verified report · 5 SE Selkirk

“At 448 PM MDT/548 PM CDT/, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 11 miles southeast of Wallace, or 15 miles southeast of Sharon Springs, moving north 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 · Wichita County

“Weather Underground; AERO B RANCH - KKSWALLA4. (GLD)”

SPC verified report · 16 SSE Wallace

“At 1025 PM MDT/1125 PM CDT/, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 4 miles southeast of Tribune, moving east at 15 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 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 Wichita and Greeley Counties, including the following locations... Lydia and Selkirk.”

NWS severe weather mention · Wichita County

“At 915 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 6 miles southwest of Monument to 3 miles southeast of Russell Springs to 19 miles southeast of Wallace. Movement was southeast at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.”

NWS severe weather mention · Wichita County

“At 751 AM MDT/851 AM CDT/, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 4 miles north of Winona to 10 miles northwest of Russell Springs to 8 miles northeast of Wallace. Movement was east at 20 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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Wichita County

“At 553 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Leoti, moving east at 20 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 storm will remain over mainly rural areas of eastern Wichita County, including the following locations...”

NWS severe weather mention · Wichita County

“At 408 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 11 miles southwest of Modoc, moving east at 25 mph. Hazard: Penny size hail. Impact: Minor hail damage to outdoor objects is possible. This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of southeastern Wichita County.”

NWS severe weather mention · Wichita County

“estimated quarter size hail along with some damage to tomato plants. (GLD)”

SPC verified report · Leoti

“Mping report of power poles down at location. Emergency manager confirmed that area and a larger swath of power poles down/broken due to intense winds. Time estimated f (GLD)”

SPC verified report · 14 N Selkirk

“Weather Underground; LM Weather - KKSMARIE11. (GLD)”

SPC verified report · 8 NNE Marienthal

“Weatherlink site 12.9 N Selkirk measured 61 mph gust. (GLD)”

SPC verified report · 13 N Selkirk

“At 306 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 11 miles south of Leoti, moving south at 15 mph. Hazard: Penny size hail. Impact: Minor hail damage to outdoor objects is possible. This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of southeastern Wichita County, including the following locations... Lydia.”

NWS severe weather mention · Wichita County

“At 407 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 4 miles northwest of Leoti, moving east at 25 mph. Hazard: Half inch hail. Impact: Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Leoti around 410 AM CDT.”

NWS severe weather mention · Wichita County

“...Critical Fire Weather Friday... . A strong cold front will move through the area. Behind the front, winds from the northwest will be gusting in the 30-50 MPH range most of the day. In the afternoon, RH values will drop into the mid teens. The National Weather Service in Goodland has cancelled the Red Flag Warning for this afternoon and evening.”

NWS severe weather mention · Wichita County

“Scattered showers with a few rumbles of thunder will continue to lift to the northeast ahead of a strong upper level disturbance. Showers will be moving around 40 mph and significant rainfall accumulations are not expected. Sudden wind gusts up to 50 mph are possible as these showers pass.”

NWS severe weather mention · Wichita 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 · Wichita 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...Portions of east central and northeast Colorado and northwest and west central Kansas. WHEN...For the Blowing Dust Warning, until 2 PM MDT /3 PM CDT/ this afternoon.”

NWS severe weather mention · Wichita 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 · Wichita 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 · Wichita 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 · Wichita 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 · Wichita 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 · Wichita 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 · Wichita 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 · Wichita 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 · Wichita County

“WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. WHERE...Thomas, Gove, Greeley, Logan, Wallace, and Wichita Counties. WHEN...Until 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ this evening. 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 · Wichita County

“WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of east central and northeast Colorado and northwest and west central Kansas. WHEN...From 10 AM MST /11 AM CST/ this morning to 5 PM MST /6 PM CST/ this afternoon. 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 · Wichita County

“WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of east central and northeast Colorado and northwest and west central Kansas. WHEN...From 10 AM MST /11 AM CST/ to 5 PM MST /6 PM CST/ Tuesday. 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 · Wichita County

“WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of east central and northeast Colorado and northwest and west central Kansas. WHEN...From 10 AM MST /11 AM CST/ to 5 PM MST /6 PM CST/ Tuesday. 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 · Wichita 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 · Wichita 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 · Wichita County

“WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Warning, widespread blowing dust and brown out conditions possible. For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 75 mph. WHERE...Portions of east central and northeast Colorado and northwest and west central Kansas. WHEN...For the Blowing Dust Warning, until 4 PM MST /5 PM CST/ this afternoon.”

NWS severe weather mention · Wichita County

“WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Warning, widespread blowing dust and brown out conditions possible. For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 75 mph. WHERE...Portions of east central and northeast Colorado and northwest and west central Kansas. WHEN...For the Blowing Dust Warning, until 4 PM MST /5 PM CST/ this afternoon.”

NWS severe weather mention · Wichita County

“WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Warning, widespread blowing dust and brown out conditions. For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 30 to 50 mph with gusts up to 80 mph. WHERE...Portions of east central Colorado, northwest and west central Kansas, and southwest Nebraska. WHEN...For the Blowing Dust Warning, until 2 AM MST /3 AM CST/ Thursday.”

NWS severe weather mention · Wichita County

“WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Warning, widespread blowing dust and brown out conditions. For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 30 to 50 mph with gusts up to 80 mph. WHERE...Portions of east central Colorado, northwest and west central Kansas, and southwest Nebraska. WHEN...For the Blowing Dust Warning, until 2 AM MST /3 AM CST/ Thursday.”

NWS severe weather mention · Wichita 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 · Wichita County