Kansas Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 08/26/2026 21:47

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued August 26 at 11:47PM CDT by NWS Goodland KS
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
August 26, 2026 - 9:47pm
Expires: 
August 26, 2026 - 10:15pm
Description: 
At 1146 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 5 miles northwest of Leoti, moving east at 15 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 55 mph and penny size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to outdoor objects is possible. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Leoti around 1155 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