Special Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Goodland, KS

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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Goodland KS
648 PM MDT Thu Oct 16 2025

NEZ079-080-170115-
Hitchcock NE-Dundy NE-
648 PM MDT Thu Oct 16 2025

...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT EASTERN DUNDY AND WEST CENTRAL
HITCHCOCK COUNTIES THROUGH 715 PM MDT/815 PM CDT/...

At 648 PM MDT/748 PM CDT/, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of
strong thunderstorms near Benkelman, moving northeast at 50 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...
  Stratton around 805 PM CDT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

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.

&&

LAT...LON 4017 10108 4000 10141 4000 10161 4003 10164
      4034 10148
TIME...MOT...LOC 0048Z 229DEG 42KT 4000 10152

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.88 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

$$

Alexander