Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 22 at 11:50PM MDT by NWS Goodland KS
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 22, 2026 - 10:50pm
Expires:
August 22, 2026 - 11:15pm
Description:
At 1150 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms 7 miles south of Bethune, or 8 miles southwest of
Burlington, moving east at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 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 southeastern Kit
Carson County.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 70 in Colorado between mile markers 430 and 443.
Highway 385 between mile markers 170 and 189.
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