Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 26 at 11:49AM CDT by NWS Dodge City KS
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 26, 2026 - 9:49am
Expires:
May 26, 2026 - 12:45pm
Description:
At 1148 AM CDT, conditions are becoming favorable for the
development of landspout tornadoes across far southwest Kansas.
However, at this time it is unknown which if any storm would produce
a landspout. Any landspouts which develop are expected to pose a
limited threat.
Locations impacted include...
Liberal, Ulysses, Hugoton, Elkhart, Johnson City, Sublette, Satanta,
Kismet, Rolla, Moscow, Manter, Richfield, Ryus, The Saunders
Elevator, Big Bow, Feterita, Tice, Wilburton, Cave, and Hayne.
Landspout tornadoes can form with a developing thunderstorm before
rain, hail, and even thunder is observed. Landspout tornadoes are not
usually associated with a wall cloud and are often difficult to
detect with weather radar.
Area Description:
Stanton; Grant; Haskell; Morton; Stevens; Seward
Forcast Office:
NWS Dodge City KS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov