Kansas Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 06/30/2026 19:45

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued June 30 at 9:45PM CDT by NWS Goodland KS
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 30, 2026 - 7:45pm
Expires: 
June 30, 2026 - 8:15pm
Description: 
At 945 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles south of Almena, or 10 miles east of Norton, moving northeast at 55 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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 Norton County, including the following locations... Densmore and Calvert.
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. 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.
Area Description: 
Norton
Forcast Office: 
NWS Goodland KS