Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 19 at 5:51PM MDT by NWS Goodland KS
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 19, 2026 - 4:51pm
Expires:
August 19, 2026 - 5:15pm
Description:
At 551 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 5
miles southeast of Flagler, moving southeast at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 55 mph and nickel size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
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 southwestern Kit
Carson County.
This includes Interstate 70 in Colorado between mile markers 390 and
409.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Kit Carson County
Forcast Office:
NWS Goodland KS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov