Special Weather Statement 09/16/2024 18:15 for Kansas areas

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued September 16 at 8:15PM CDT by NWS Goodland KS
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
September 16, 2024 - 6:15pm
Expires: 
September 16, 2024 - 6:30pm
Description: 
At 815 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8 miles south of Collyer, moving northeast at 35 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 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. This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of southeastern Gove County. This includes Interstate 70 in Kansas between mile markers 109 and 113.
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: 
Gove
Forcast Office: 
NWS Goodland KS