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WWUS53 KGLD 242147 RRASVSGLDSevere Weather StatementNational Weather Service Goodland KS447 PM CDT Mon May 24 2021KSC193-242215-/O.CON.KGLD.TO.W.0019.000000T0000Z-210524T2215Z/Thomas KS-447 PM CDT Mon May 24 2021...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 515 PM CDT FOR NORTHCENTRAL THOMAS COUNTY...At 447 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located 5 miles northwest ofGem, or 9 miles northeast of Colby, moving northeast at 5 mph.HAZARD...Damaging tornado and ping pong ball size hail.SOURCE...Weather spotters confirmed tornado.IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught withoutshelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damageto roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage islikely.This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas ofnorth central Thomas County.PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. TAKE COVER NOW! Move to abasement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdybuilding. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or ina vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protectyourself from flying debris.&&LAT...LON 3956 10080 3947 10091 3950 10097 3957 100903957 10081TIME...MOT...LOC 2147Z 208DEG 6KT 3949 10094TORNADO...OBSERVEDHAIL...1.50IN$$DDT