Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 25 at 6:58PM MDT by NWS Goodland KS
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 25, 2026 - 5:58pm
Expires:
August 25, 2026 - 6:30pm
Description:
At 658 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms along a line extending from 13 miles southwest of
Cheyenne Wells to 5 miles south of Kit Carson. Movement was south at
10 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny 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.
These storms will remain over mainly rural areas of south central
Cheyenne County in east central Colorado.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
This thunderstorm is producing minor accumulations of hail, which
will make driving hazardous, similar to snow or ice. If you must
travel, be aware of rapidly changing road conditions.
Area Description:
Cheyenne County
Forcast Office:
NWS Goodland KS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov