Kansas Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 08/19/2026 16:34

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued August 19 at 6:34PM CDT by NWS Dodge City KS
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
August 19, 2026 - 4:34pm
Expires: 
August 19, 2026 - 5:15pm
Description: 
At 634 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10 miles north of Healy, moving southeast at 15 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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 northeastern Scott and northwestern Lane Counties.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Scott; Lane
Forcast Office: 
NWS Dodge City KS
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov