Kansas Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 08/25/2026 19:45

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued August 25 at 9:45PM CDT by NWS Dodge City KS
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
August 25, 2026 - 7:45pm
Expires: 
August 25, 2026 - 8:30pm
Description: 
At 945 PM CDT/845 PM MDT/, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Kendall, moving east at 15 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and pea 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... Kendall around 950 PM CDT.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways. Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm. Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description: 
Hamilton; Kearny
Forcast Office: 
NWS Dodge City KS
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov