Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 15 at 1:43AM CDT by NWS Dodge City KS
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 14, 2026 - 11:43pm
Expires:
August 15, 2026 - 12:30am
Description:
At 142 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Sitka and Ashland, moving east at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and half inch 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 western Comanche
and southeastern Clark Counties.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Area Description:
Clark; Comanche
Forcast Office:
NWS Dodge City KS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov