Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 18 at 7:44PM CDT by NWS Dodge City KS
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 18, 2026 - 5:44pm
Expires:
August 18, 2026 - 6:15pm
Description:
At 744 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles northwest of Kinsley, moving east at 10 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 southwestern Pawnee
and northwestern Edwards Counties.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Pawnee; Edwards
Forcast Office:
NWS Dodge City KS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov