Kansas Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 08/14/2026 15:15

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued August 14 at 5:15PM CDT by NWS Dodge City KS
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
August 14, 2026 - 3:15pm
Expires: 
August 14, 2026 - 3:45pm
Description: 
At 515 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9 miles southeast of Wilmore, moving northeast at 5 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of west central Barber and northeastern Comanche Counties.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Comanche; Barber
Forcast Office: 
NWS Dodge City KS
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov