Kansas Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 08/31/2026 00:59

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued August 31 at 2:59AM CDT by NWS Goodland KS
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
August 31, 2026 - 12:59am
Expires: 
August 31, 2026 - 1:30am
Description: 
At 258 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 4 miles east of Menlo, or 11 miles west of Hoxie, moving northeast at 40 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 central Sheridan County, including the following locations... Seguin.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. This thunderstorm may be producing minor accumulations of hail, which will make driving hazardous, similar to snow or ice. If you must travel, be aware of rapidly changing road conditions.
Area Description: 
Sheridan
Forcast Office: 
NWS Goodland KS
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov