Kansas Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/08/2026 21:40

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 8 at 11:40PM CDT by NWS Goodland KS
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 8, 2026 - 9:40pm
Expires: 
July 8, 2026 - 10:00pm
Description: 
At 1140 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8 miles southeast of Herndon, or 9 miles west of Oberlin, moving east at 20 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 storm will remain over mainly rural areas of west central Decatur County.
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.
Area Description: 
Decatur
Forcast Office: 
NWS Goodland KS