Special Weather Statement for Decatur; Sheridan; Graham
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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...
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. 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.
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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.
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Special Weather Statement issued August 25 at 7:59AM CDT by NWS Goodland KS
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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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