Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued September 18 at 7:25PM CDT until September 18 at 7:45PM CDT by NWS Goodland KS
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 18, 2026 - 5:25pm
Expires:
September 18, 2026 - 5:45pm
Description:
At 724 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 9 miles north of
McDonald, or 14 miles southeast of Benkelman, moving northeast at 25
mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to
roofs, siding, and trees.
This severe thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of east
central Cheyenne and northwestern Rawlins Counties in northwestern
Kansas, including the following locations... Blakeman and Beardsley.
Instruction:
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
This thunderstorm will produce strong winds resulting in areas of
near zero visibility in blowing dirt. Use extreme caution if you must
travel and be alert for rapidly changing visibility.
This thunderstorm is producing accumulating hail, which will make
driving hazardous, similar to snow or ice. If you must travel, be
aware of rapidly changing road conditions.
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