Kansas Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 08/30/2026 19:19

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued August 30 at 9:19PM CDT by NWS Dodge City KS
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
August 30, 2026 - 7:19pm
Expires: 
August 30, 2026 - 8:00pm
Description: 
At 919 PM CDT/819 PM MDT/, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 6 miles southeast of Granada to 13 miles northwest of Manter. Movement was northeast at 20 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Areas of blowing dust. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. These storms will remain over mainly rural areas of Hamilton, west central Kearny and northwestern Stanton Counties.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms. Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description: 
Hamilton; Kearny; Stanton
Forcast Office: 
NWS Dodge City KS
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov