Thomas County Emergency Management Kansas

06/01/2026

6/1/2026

With current and predicted weather conditions, Thomas County Emergency Management and Colby Emergency Communications will not be tested the Outdoor Warning Systems today.

Please be weather aware today as Thomas County faces some severe weather this afternoon into the evening hours.

05/31/2026

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Another round of severe storms is expected Monday afternoon and evening across the entire Tri State area.

05/29/2026

5/29/2026

Northeastern Thomas County is under a Severe Thunderstorm Warning until 7:30 PM Central Time. Main threats are 60 mph wind gusts and golf ball size hail.

05/28/2026

This is your friendly reminder of the Planned Power Outage for the City of Colby starting at 4:00 AM tomorrow morning. There is no estimated time for restoration. Please do not call 911 or City Hall as they are aware of this. Only call 911 if there is an emergency.

05/23/2026

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A couple storms are forecast to develop this afternoon and may become severe between 3p-7p mountain time. Should a storm become severe large hail and strong to damaging winds along with lightning would be the main threats. Remain aware this afternoon especially if outdoors.

05/22/2026

5/22/2026

Today at 1:04 PM Central Time, the Thomas County Commissioenrs have lifted the burn ban.

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05/18/2026

5/17/2026
Thomas County is under a Severe Thunderstorm Warning Until 8:30 PM Central Time. Main threats are 70 mph wind gusts and ping pong ball size hail.

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05/17/2026

5/17/2026
The National Weather Service has placed Thomas County under a Severe Thunderstorm Watch until 9:00 PM Central Time tonight. Please be weather aware tonight as we face round two of severe weather tonight.

05/17/2026

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We're looking at two primary areas of concern for the storms this afternoon/evening. Storms forming in eastern Colorado are more likely to impact our area. All hazards are possible again today. Be ready to take action!