Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 26 at 8:49PM MDT by NWS Goodland KS
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 26, 2026 - 7:49pm
Expires:
August 26, 2026 - 8:15pm
Description:
At 848 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Thurman, or 19 miles northwest of Flagler, moving east at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 55 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.
This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of northwestern Kit
Carson County.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM MDT for
east central Colorado.
Area Description:
Kit Carson County
Forcast Office:
NWS Goodland KS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov