Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 9 at 10:09PM CDT until July 9 at 10:30PM CDT by NWS Goodland KS
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 9, 2026 - 8:09pm
Expires:
July 9, 2026 - 8:30pm
Description:
At 1009 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from 9 miles northeast of Gem to 3 miles south of Rexford
to 11 miles southeast of Oakley to 3 miles west of Scott City, moving
east at 30 mph.
HAZARD...70 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Colby airport reported 67 MPH gust at 9:41 PM CT
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect considerable
tree damage. Wind damage is also likely to mobile homes,
roofs, and outbuildings.
These severe thunderstorms will remain over mainly rural areas of
central Thomas and eastern Logan Counties, including the following
locations... Mingo and Halford.
This includes Interstate 70 in Kansas between mile markers 52 and 75.
Instruction:
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
These thunderstorms 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.
This thunderstorm is producing accumulating hail, which will make
driving hazardous, similar to snow or ice. If you must travel, be
aware of rapidly changing road conditions.
Continuous cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Move indoors immediately. Lightning is one of nature's leading
killers. Remember, if you can hear thunder, you are close enough to
be struck by lightning.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with these storms, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description:
Logan, KS; Thomas, KS
Forcast Office:
NWS Goodland KS
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