Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 26 at 2:20PM MDT by NWS Goodland KS
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 26, 2026 - 1:20pm
Expires:
August 26, 2026 - 1:45pm
Description:
At 220 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9
miles west of Weskan, or 12 miles east of Cheyenne Wells, moving
south at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size 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 southeastern
Cheyenne County in east central Colorado, including the following
locations... Arapahoe.
This includes Highway 385 between mile markers 139 and 141.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Cheyenne County
Forcast Office:
NWS Goodland KS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov