Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 18 at 7:08PM CDT by NWS Dodge City KS
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 18, 2026 - 5:08pm
Expires:
August 18, 2026 - 5:45pm
Description:
At 708 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Pawnee Rock, or near Larned, moving southeast at 20 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 strong thunderstorm will be near...
Radium around 720 PM CDT.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Pawnee; Stafford
Forcast Office:
NWS Dodge City KS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov