Kansas Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 09/14/2026 15:03

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued September 14 at 5:03PM CDT by NWS Dodge City KS
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
September 14, 2026 - 3:03pm
Expires: 
September 14, 2026 - 3:45pm
Description: 
At 502 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 11 miles northeast of Garden City, moving northeast at 30 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and pea 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 Finney, southwestern Ness, northwestern Hodgeman and southeastern Lane Counties.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CDT for southwestern and west central Kansas.
Area Description: 
Lane; Ness; Finney; Hodgeman
Forcast Office: 
NWS Dodge City KS
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov