Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 27 at 7:43PM CDT by NWS Goodland KS
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 27, 2026 - 5:43pm
Expires:
July 27, 2026 - 6:15pm
Description:
At 743 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms near Trenton, moving northeast at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of northwestern Red
Willow and eastern Hitchcock Counties.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
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.
If on or near Swanson Lake, get out of the water and move indoors or
inside a vehicle. Remember, lightning can strike out to 10 miles
from the parent thunderstorm. If you can hear thunder, you are close
enough to be struck by lightning. Move to safe shelter now! Do not
be caught on the water in a thunderstorm.
Area Description:
Hitchcock; Red Willow
Forcast Office:
NWS Goodland KS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov