Kansas Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/02/2026 15:31

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 2 at 5:31PM CDT by NWS Goodland KS
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 2, 2026 - 3:31pm
Expires: 
July 2, 2026 - 4:15pm
Description: 
At 530 PM CDT, conditions are becoming favorable for the development of landspout tornadoes in and close to the Gove to Hill City area. However, at this time it is unknown which if any storm would produce a landspout. Any tornadoes which develop are expected to pose a limited threat. Locations impacted include... Hill City, Hoxie, Quinter, Grainfield, Gove, Morland, and Bogue. Landspout tornadoes can form with a developing thunderstorm before rain, hail, and even thunder is observed. Landspout tornadoes are not usually associated with a wall cloud and are often difficult to detect with weather radar.
Area Description: 
Sheridan; Graham; Gove
Forcast Office: 
NWS Goodland KS