Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 9 at 12:06AM CDT by NWS Goodland KS
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 8, 2026 - 10:06pm
Expires:
July 8, 2026 - 10:30pm
Description:
At 1206 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms near Oberlin, moving east at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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 outdoor objects is
possible.
This strong thunderstorm will be near...
Oberlin around 1210 AM CDT.
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
Sender: