| Event | Special Weather Statement |
| Severity | Moderate |
| Urgency | Expected |
| Certainty | Observed |
| Area | Decatur; Sheridan; Graham |
| Effective | 8/25/2026, 7:59:00 AM CDT |
| Expires | 8/25/2026, 8:30:00 AM CDT |
Special Weather Statement issued August 25 at 7:59AM CDT by NWS Goodland KS
Details
At 759 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8
miles east of Oberlin, moving east at 40 mph.
HAZARD…Wind gusts up to 50 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…
Norcatur around 810 AM CDT.
Clayton around 815 AM CDT.
Instructions
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
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 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.
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