Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 9 at 2:36PM CDT by NWS Dodge City KS
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 9, 2026 - 12:36pm
Expires:
June 9, 2026 - 1:30pm
Description:
At 233 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms developing
across southern Morton County and far eastern Baca County, Colorado.
Individual storms were moving northeast at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Cloud-to-ground lightning with little rainfall
may spark grass fires.
This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of Morton,
southwestern Grant, western Stevens and Stanton Counties.
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.
Area Description:
Stanton; Grant; Morton; Stevens
Forcast Office:
NWS Dodge City KS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov