⚠️ Special Weather Statement – Norton; Graham – Friday, July 3, 2026

Special Weather Statement issued July 3 at 7:30AM CDT by NWS Goodland KS

Details

At 730 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 4
miles south of Edmond, or 14 miles north of Hill City, moving
southeast at 20 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 southeastern Norton
and northeastern Graham Counties, including the following
locations… Densmore.

Instructions

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.

This alert was automatically posted by SkyGuard, MWSC’s severe weather alerting system. Source: National Weather Service.