Kansas Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 08/14/2026 18:30

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued August 14 at 8:30PM CDT by NWS Dodge City KS
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
August 14, 2026 - 6:30pm
Expires: 
August 14, 2026 - 7:15pm
Description: 
At 830 PM CDT/730 PM MDT/, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 13 miles north of The Saunders Elevator, moving northeast at 25 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and nickel 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 southern Hamilton and northwestern Stanton Counties.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Hamilton; Stanton
Forcast Office: 
NWS Dodge City KS
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov