Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 31 at 7:45PM CDT by NWS Goodland KS
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 31, 2026 - 5:45pm
Expires:
August 31, 2026 - 6:15pm
Description:
At 745 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms 11 miles east of Bonny Reservoir, moving east at 25
mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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 storm will remain over mainly rural areas of Cheyenne County in
northwestern Kansas, including the following locations... Wheeler.
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:
Cheyenne
Forcast Office:
NWS Goodland KS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov