Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 17 at 10:14PM CDT by NWS Dodge City KS
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 17, 2026 - 8:14pm
Expires:
May 17, 2026 - 8:45pm
Description:
At 1014 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Otis to 12 miles northeast of Kalvesta.
These storms were nearly stationary.
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 vegetation is
possible.
Strong thunderstorms will be near...
La Crosse, Otis, Bison, Rush Center, Alexander, and Nekoma around
1020 PM CDT.
Other locations in the path of these storms include Bazine.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Ness; Rush; Hodgeman; Pawnee
Forcast Office:
NWS Dodge City KS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov