Kansas Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 08/30/2026 20:53

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued August 30 at 10:53PM CDT by NWS Dodge City KS
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
August 30, 2026 - 8:53pm
Expires: 
August 30, 2026 - 9:45pm
Description: 
At 1053 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Lakin, moving east at 30 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and half inch 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... Deerfield around 1100 PM CDT. Holcomb around 1110 PM CDT. Other locations in the path of this storm include Garden City.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Kearny; Finney
Forcast Office: 
NWS Dodge City KS
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov