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Special Weather Statement issued October 23 at 5:41PM MDT by NWS Goodland KS, United States of America

Event time: Last updated: 1 hr ago United States
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At 541 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking an area of strong
thunderstorms 14 miles southwest of Wray, moving north at 35 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and pea size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.

Locations impacted include...
Wray, Eckley, Vernon, Heartstrong, Idalia and Laird.

Measurements

Coordinates39.8680, -102.3800
RegionYuma County
Location Precisionpolygon
Issuing AuthorityUnited States of America — us-noaa-nws-en
Cap UrgencyExpected
Cap CertaintyObserved
Cap Expires2026-10-23T18:00:00-06:00

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Blowing Dust Warning issued September 18 at 7:38PM CDT until September 18 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Goodland KS, United States of America Severe Extreme Weather United States closed via WMO Sep 19, 2026 Blowing Dust Warning issued September 18 at 7:22PM CDT until September 18 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Goodland KS, United States of America Severe Extreme Weather United States closed via WMO Sep 19, 2026 Blowing Dust Warning issued September 18 at 6:24PM CDT until September 18 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Goodland KS, United States of America Severe Extreme Weather United States closed via WMO Sep 18, 2026 EVACUATION — 022053 Severe Extreme Weather United States closed via NWS Sep 18, 2026

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