Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 9 at 5:17PM CDT until August 9 at 5:45PM CDT by NWS Dodge City KS
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
August 9, 2026 - 3:17pm
Expires:
August 9, 2026 - 3:45pm
Description:
At 516 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from 9 miles southwest of Scott State Lake to near Modoc,
moving east at 15 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts. Areas of blowing dust will reduce
visibility. Dry lightning strikes may create a wildfire
risk.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Scott City and Scott State Lake.
Instruction:
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
If on or near Scott State Lake, get away from the water and move
indoors or inside a vehicle. Remember, lightning can strike out to
15 miles from the parent thunderstorm. If you can hear thunder, you
are close enough to be struck by lightning. Move to safe shelter
now! Do not be caught on the water in a thunderstorm.
Area Description:
Scott, KS
Forcast Office:
NWS Dodge City KS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov