Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 26 at 9:18PM MDT by NWS Goodland KS
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 26, 2026 - 8:18pm
Expires:
August 26, 2026 - 8:45pm
Description:
At 917 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10
miles north of Flagler, moving southeast at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 55 mph and dime to 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.
This includes Interstate 70 in Colorado between mile markers 400 and
409.
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