Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 8 at 11:23PM CDT by NWS Goodland KS
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 8, 2026 - 9:23pm
Expires:
July 8, 2026 - 10:00pm
Description:
At 1123 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8
miles southwest of Palisade, or 14 miles northwest of Trenton, moving
east at 30 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 storm will remain over mainly rural areas of northwestern
Hitchcock 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:
Hitchcock
Forcast Office:
NWS Goodland KS
Sender: