Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 18 at 3:16PM MDT by NWS Goodland KS
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 18, 2026 - 2:16pm
Expires:
September 18, 2026 - 2:45pm
Description:
At 314 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 4 miles southwest of Stratton to 4 miles south
of Flagler. Movement was north at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and torrential rainfall.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Ponding of water on roads may lead to
hydroplaning, increasing the risk for accidents.
Strong thunderstorms will be near...
Stratton, Flagler, Seibert, and Vona around 320 PM MDT.
This includes Interstate 70 in Colorado between mile markers 394 and
423.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Area Description:
Kit Carson County
Forcast Office:
NWS Goodland KS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov