Special Weather Statement 09/16/2024 18:12 for Kansas areas

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued September 16 at 8:12PM CDT by NWS Goodland KS
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
September 16, 2024 - 6:12pm
Expires: 
September 16, 2024 - 6:45pm
Description: 
At 812 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 8 miles southeast of Hendley to 7 miles northeast of Hill City to 8 miles northeast of Voda. Movement was northeast at 35 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Strong thunderstorms will be near... Norton, Hill City, and Edmond around 815 PM CDT. Almena around 820 PM CDT.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. This thunderstorm will produce strong winds resulting in areas of near zero visibility in blowing dirt. Use extreme caution if you must travel and be alert for rapidly changing visibility.
Area Description: 
Norton; Graham
Forcast Office: 
NWS Goodland KS