Kansas Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 06/23/2026 03:53

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued June 23 at 5:53AM CDT by NWS Goodland KS
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 23, 2026 - 3:53am
Expires: 
June 23, 2026 - 4:30am
Description: 
At 553 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Leoti, 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 eastern Wichita County, including the following locations... Marienthal.
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. This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service. 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: 
Wichita
Forcast Office: 
NWS Goodland KS