Special Weather Statement 09/15/2024 15:21 for Kansas, Nebraska areas

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued September 15 at 4:21PM MDT by NWS Goodland KS
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
September 15, 2024 - 3:21pm
Expires: 
September 15, 2024 - 3:45pm
Description: 
At 421 PM MDT/521 PM CDT/, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 11 miles northeast of St. Francis, moving northeast at 35 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Benkelman around 435 PM MDT.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. 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. This storm 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; Dundy
Forcast Office: 
NWS Goodland KS