Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 30 at 10:29PM CDT by NWS Goodland KS
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 30, 2026 - 8:29pm
Expires:
June 30, 2026 - 8:45pm
Description:
At 1029 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles south of Menlo, or 9 miles northeast of Oakley, moving
northeast at 35 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.
This strong thunderstorm will be near...
Menlo around 1040 PM CDT.
This includes Interstate 70 in Kansas between mile markers 58 and 91.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
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.
To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service
office in Goodland.
Area Description:
Thomas; Sheridan; Gove
Forcast Office:
NWS Goodland KS
Sender: