Kansas, Nebraska Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/03/2026 03:59

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 3 at 5:59AM CDT by NWS Goodland KS
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 3, 2026 - 3:59am
Expires: 
July 3, 2026 - 4:15am
Description: 
At 559 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Indianola, or 12 miles east of McCook, moving east at 30 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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 strong thunderstorm will be near... Bartley around 605 AM CDT.
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. 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: 
Decatur; Norton; Red Willow
Forcast Office: 
NWS Goodland KS