Colorado Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 08/28/2026 18:50

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued August 28 at 7:50PM MDT by NWS Goodland KS
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
August 28, 2026 - 6:50pm
Expires: 
August 28, 2026 - 7:15pm
Description: 
At 749 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10 miles east of Thurman, or 17 miles north of Flagler, moving east at 10 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 55 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of northwestern Kit Carson County. Localized wind gusts up to 55 mph are possible with any shower or storm, even if there is no rain and little or no lightning.
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