Expires:202410212245;Remove:202410212245;678094 WWUS83 KGLD 212223 SPSGLD Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Goodland KS 523 PM CDT Mon Oct 21 2024 KSZ004-212245- Norton KS- 523 PM CDT Mon Oct 21 2024 ...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHEASTERN NORTON COUNTY THROUGH 545 PM CDT... At 522 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 5 miles northwest of Almena, or 11 miles northeast of Norton, moving northeast at 15 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 storm will remain over mainly rural areas of northeastern Norton County. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT for northwestern Kansas. && LAT...LON 3985 9971 3996 9990 4000 9987 4000 9963 3991 9963 TIME...MOT...LOC 2222Z 217DEG 14KT 3996 9975 MAX HAIL SIZE...0.88 IN MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH $$ Trigg