Special Weather Statement for Hitchcock; Red Willow
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What you need to know
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- Hitchcock, Red Willow
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- Moderate
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What is happening
At 859 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms 9 miles northeast of Culbertson, or 9 miles northwest of McCook, 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...
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 859 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms 9 miles northeast of Culbertson, or 9 miles northwest of McCook, 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 northern Red Willow and northeastern Hitchcock Counties.
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Official revisions
- Alert
Special Weather Statement issued July 30 at 8:59PM CDT 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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