Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 28 at 3:18AM CDT by NWS Dodge City KS
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 28, 2026 - 1:18am
Expires:
August 28, 2026 - 2:00am
Description:
At 318 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Deerfield, moving southeast at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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 east central
Kearny, southwestern Finney and northwestern Haskell Counties.
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.
Area Description:
Kearny; Finney; Haskell
Forcast Office:
NWS Dodge City KS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov