Kansas Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 08/15/2026 16:04

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued August 15 at 6:04PM CDT by NWS Dodge City KS
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
August 15, 2026 - 4:04pm
Expires: 
August 15, 2026 - 4:45pm
Description: 
At 604 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Lake City, moving northeast at 20 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 northeastern Barber and southeastern Pratt Counties.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Pratt; Barber
Forcast Office: 
NWS Dodge City KS
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov