Special Weather Statement 09/15/2024 14:20 for Kansas areas

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued September 15 at 4:20PM CDT by NWS Goodland KS
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
September 15, 2024 - 2:20pm
Expires: 
September 15, 2024 - 3:00pm
Description: 
At 420 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 11 miles west of St. Francis to 14 miles east of Bonny Reservoir. Movement was east at 25 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and nickel size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to outdoor objects is possible. Strong thunderstorms will be near... St. Francis around 435 PM CDT. Other locations impacted by these storms include Wheeler.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms. Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe shelter inside a building or vehicle. These storms may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
Area Description: 
Cheyenne
Forcast Office: 
NWS Goodland KS