Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 15 at 9:40PM MDT by NWS Goodland KS
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 15, 2026 - 8:40pm
Expires:
August 15, 2026 - 9:15pm
Description:
At 939 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9
miles east of Cheyenne Wells, moving northeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of eastern Cheyenne
County in east central Colorado and southwestern Wallace Counties in
west central Kansas, including the following locations... Arapahoe.
This includes Highway 385 between mile markers 139 and 160, and
between mile markers 164 and 165.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
Area Description:
Cheyenne County; Wallace
Forcast Office:
NWS Goodland KS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov