Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 28 at 8:09PM MDT by NWS Goodland KS
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 28, 2026 - 7:09pm
Expires:
August 28, 2026 - 7:45pm
Description:
At 809 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9
miles east of Cope, or 25 miles north of Stratton, moving east at 15
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 southwestern Yuma
County, including the following locations... Joes and Kirk.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Yuma County
Forcast Office:
NWS Goodland KS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov