Kansas Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 08/14/2026 19:23

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued August 14 at 9:23PM CDT by NWS Dodge City KS
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
August 14, 2026 - 7:23pm
Expires: 
August 14, 2026 - 8:00pm
Description: 
At 923 PM CDT/823 PM MDT/, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 12 miles north of Syracuse, moving northeast at 30 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 northern Hamilton and northwestern Kearny Counties.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Hamilton; Kearny
Forcast Office: 
NWS Dodge City KS
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov