Kansas Extreme Tornado Warning | Effective 06/20/2026 15:27

Headline: 
Tornado Warning issued June 20 at 5:27PM CDT until June 20 at 6:00PM CDT by NWS Goodland KS
Event: 
Tornado Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
June 20, 2026 - 3:27pm
Expires: 
June 20, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description: 
At 526 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located 6 miles southeast of Ludell, or 8 miles east of Atwood, moving south at 10 mph. HAZARD...Damaging tornado and tennis ball size hail. SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado at 5:19 PM 5 miles southeast of Ludell 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 southeastern Rawlins 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. Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description: 
Rawlins, KS
Forcast Office: 
NWS Goodland KS