Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 19 at 12:29AM MDT by NWS Goodland KS
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 18, 2026 - 11:29pm
Expires:
August 19, 2026 - 12:00am
Description:
At 1228 AM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles northeast of Seibert, moving east at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 55 mph, pea size hail and torrential
rainfall.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of western Kit Carson
County.
This includes Interstate 70 in Colorado between mile markers 402 and
419.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall with this storm may lead to minor localized
flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description:
Kit Carson County
Forcast Office:
NWS Goodland KS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov