⚠️ Special Weather Statement – Thomas; Logan; Gove – Monday, August 31, 2026

Special Weather Statement issued August 31 at 3:20AM CDT by NWS Goodland KS

Details

At 319 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Monument, or 9 miles west of Oakley, moving northeast at 45 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 strong thunderstorm will be near…
Oakley around 325 AM CDT.

This includes Interstate 70 in Kansas between mile markers 64 and 82.

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.

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.

This thunderstorm is producing minor accumulations of hail, which
will make driving hazardous, similar to snow or ice. If you must
travel, be aware of rapidly changing road conditions.

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