Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 22 at 2:13AM CDT by NWS Goodland KS
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 22, 2026 - 12:13am
Expires:
August 22, 2026 - 12:45am
Description:
At 213 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 5
miles west of Levant, moving southeast at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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...
Levant around 220 AM CDT.
This includes Interstate 70 in Kansas between mile markers 36 and 53.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Thomas
Forcast Office:
NWS Goodland KS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov