Kansas Special Weather Statement - Moderate | Effective 06/01/2026 14:40

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued June 1 at 4:40PM CDT by NWS Dodge City KS
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 1, 2026 - 2:40pm
Expires: 
June 1, 2026 - 3:15pm
Description: 
At 440 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 12 miles south of Amy, moving north at 10 mph. 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. This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of southeastern Lane County.
Instruction: 
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. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until midnight CDT for southwestern and west central Kansas.
Area Description: 
Lane
Forcast Office: 
NWS Dodge City KS
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov