Kansas Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 08/19/2026 16:47

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued August 19 at 6:47PM CDT by NWS Dodge City KS
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
August 19, 2026 - 4:47pm
Expires: 
August 19, 2026 - 5:30pm
Description: 
At 647 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Scott State Lake, 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 strong thunderstorm will be near... Scott State Lake around 650 PM CDT.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Scott
Forcast Office: 
NWS Dodge City KS
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov