Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 19 at 6:21PM CDT by NWS Goodland KS
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 19, 2026 - 4:21pm
Expires:
August 19, 2026 - 4:45pm
Description:
At 621 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms along a line extending from near Russell Springs to 7
miles north of Healy. Movement was south at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 55 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
Strong thunderstorms will be near...
Russell Springs around 625 PM CDT.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Area Description:
Logan; Gove
Forcast Office:
NWS Goodland KS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov