Kansas Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 08/15/2026 18:08

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued August 15 at 8:08PM CDT by NWS Dodge City KS
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
August 15, 2026 - 6:08pm
Expires: 
August 15, 2026 - 6:45pm
Description: 
At 808 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Satanta, moving north at 20 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 strong thunderstorm will be near... Ryus around 815 PM CDT.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 100 AM CDT for southwestern Kansas.
Area Description: 
Grant; Haskell; Stevens
Forcast Office: 
NWS Dodge City KS
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov