Special Weather Statement for Kit Carson County
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- Kit Carson County
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- Moderate
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- Observed
What is happening
At 133 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm capable of producing a landspout near Bethune, or 9 miles southwest of Burlington, moving east at 25 mph. HAZARD...Landspout tornadoes, wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph, and nickel size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Minor damage to outdoor objects...
What the bulletin says to do
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.
Full official description
Bulletin details
At 133 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm capable of producing a landspout near Bethune, or 9 miles southwest of Burlington, moving east at 25 mph. HAZARD...Landspout tornadoes, wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph, and nickel size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of southeastern Kit Carson County. This includes Interstate 70 in Colorado between mile markers 423 and 435.
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- Alert
Special Weather Statement issued August 8 at 1:34PM MDT by NWS Goodland KS
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Source and limitations
Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Goodland KS. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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