Kansas Special Weather Statement - Moderate | Effective 06/01/2026 14:47

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued June 1 at 4:47PM CDT by NWS Dodge City KS
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 1, 2026 - 2:47pm
Expires: 
June 1, 2026 - 3:15pm
Description: 
At 447 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Scott City, moving north at 20 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. Locations impacted include... Scott State Lake.
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. If on or near Scott State Lake, get out of the water and move indoors or inside a vehicle. Remember, lightning can strike out to 10 miles from the parent thunderstorm. If you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning. Move to safe shelter now! Do not be caught on the water in a thunderstorm. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until midnight CDT for west central Kansas.
Area Description: 
Scott
Forcast Office: 
NWS Dodge City KS
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov