Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 30 at 10:59PM CDT by NWS Dodge City KS
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 30, 2026 - 8:59pm
Expires:
August 30, 2026 - 9:45pm
Description:
At 1059 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Alamota, moving northeast at 20 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 strong thunderstorm will be near...
Alamota around 1105 PM CDT.
Other locations in the path of this storm include Beeler.
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.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Trego; Lane; Ness; Finney; Hodgeman
Forcast Office:
NWS Dodge City KS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov