Kansas Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 08/15/2026 19:40

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued August 15 at 9:40PM CDT by NWS Goodland KS
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
August 15, 2026 - 7:40pm
Expires: 
August 15, 2026 - 8:15pm
Description: 
At 940 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 13 miles south of Leoti, moving north at 40 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and half inch hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Leoti around 955 PM CDT.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Wichita
Forcast Office: 
NWS Goodland KS
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov