Kansas Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 08/30/2026 22:10

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued August 30 at 11:10PM MDT by NWS Goodland KS
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
August 30, 2026 - 10:10pm
Expires: 
August 30, 2026 - 10:45pm
Description: 
At 1110 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms 11 miles south of Weskan, or 15 miles southwest of Sharon Springs, moving northeast at 20 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and nickel 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 storm will remain over mainly rural areas of southern Wallace and northwestern Greeley Counties.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
Area Description: 
Wallace; Greeley
Forcast Office: 
NWS Goodland KS
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov