Kansas Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 08/25/2026 22:17

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued August 26 at 12:17AM CDT by NWS Dodge City KS
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
August 25, 2026 - 10:17pm
Expires: 
August 25, 2026 - 10:45pm
Description: 
At 1216 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Tyrone, or 8 miles south of Woods, moving southeast at 15 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of southwestern Seward and southeastern Stevens Counties.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Stevens; Seward
Forcast Office: 
NWS Dodge City KS
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov