Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 31 at 8:37PM CDT until August 31 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Goodland KS
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
August 31, 2026 - 6:37pm
Expires:
August 31, 2026 - 7:00pm
Description:
At 836 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 4 miles northeast of
Bird City, or 17 miles south of Benkelman, moving east at 20 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail.
SOURCE...Trained weather spotters reported 60 mph wind gust 7 miles
north of Bird City at 847 PM CDT.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to
roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Bird City and McDonald.
Instruction:
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description:
Cheyenne, KS; Rawlins, KS
Forcast Office:
NWS Goodland KS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov