Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 19 at 11:37PM MDT by NWS Goodland KS
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 19, 2026 - 10:37pm
Expires:
August 19, 2026 - 11:00pm
Description:
At 1137 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 16
miles north of Stratton, moving east at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of south central Yuma
and north central Kit Carson Counties, including the following
locations... Kirk.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Yuma County; Kit Carson County
Forcast Office:
NWS Goodland KS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov