Kansas Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 06/20/2026 19:12

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued June 20 at 9:12PM CDT by NWS Hastings NE
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 20, 2026 - 7:12pm
Expires: 
June 20, 2026 - 8:00pm
Description: 
At 912 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Palco to 10 miles north of Luray. Movement was southeast at 20 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and penny 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... Plainville, Natoma, and Codell around 915 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. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 300 AM CDT for north central Kansas.
Area Description: 
Rooks; Osborne
Forcast Office: 
NWS Hastings NE