Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 18 at 7:21PM CDT by NWS Dodge City KS
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 18, 2026 - 5:21pm
Expires:
May 18, 2026 - 5:45pm
Description:
At 721 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Preston, moving east at 55 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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 eastern Pratt
County.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CDT for south central
Kansas.
Area Description:
Pratt
Forcast Office:
NWS Dodge City KS
Sender: