Kansas Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 08/26/2026 15:01

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued August 26 at 5:01PM CDT by NWS Dodge City KS
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
August 26, 2026 - 3:01pm
Expires: 
August 26, 2026 - 3:30pm
Description: 
At 501 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Montezuma, moving southeast at 25 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and penny 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 Meade and southwestern Gray Counties.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Gray; Meade
Forcast Office: 
NWS Dodge City KS
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov