Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 18 at 7:03PM CDT by NWS Dodge City KS
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 18, 2026 - 5:03pm
Expires:
August 18, 2026 - 5:30pm
Description:
At 703 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles south of Hanston, moving east at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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.
This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of southeastern
Hodgeman County.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Hodgeman
Forcast Office:
NWS Dodge City KS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov