Kansas Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/27/2026 20:05

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 27 at 10:05PM CDT by NWS Goodland KS
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 27, 2026 - 8:05pm
Expires: 
July 27, 2026 - 8:45pm
Description: 
At 1005 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 5 miles east of Edmond, or 18 miles north of Hill City, moving east at 20 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of southeastern Norton and northeastern Graham Counties, including the following locations... Densmore.
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: 
Norton; Graham
Forcast Office: 
NWS Goodland KS