Kansas Special Weather Statement - Moderate | Effective 06/13/2026 16:15

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued June 13 at 6:15PM CDT by NWS Dodge City KS
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 13, 2026 - 4:15pm
Expires: 
June 13, 2026 - 5:45pm
Description: 
At 614 PM CDT, conditions are becoming favorable for the development of landspout tornadoes. However, at this time it is unknown which if any storm would produce a landspout. Any landspouts which develop are expected to pose a limited threat. Previous landspouts have been reported near Ford and Hodgeman counties. Locations impacted include... Dodge City, Gray, Larned, Kinsley, La Crosse, Jetmore, Bucklin, Spearville, Macksville, Lewis, Otis, Mullinville, Bison, Burdett, Ford, Hanston, Offerle, Garfield, Rush Center, and Rozel. Landspout tornadoes can form with a developing thunderstorm before rain, hail, and even thunder is observed. Landspout tornadoes are not usually associated with a wall cloud and are often difficult to detect with weather radar.
Area Description: 
Ness; Rush; Hodgeman; Pawnee; Stafford; Gray; Ford; Edwards; Kiowa; Clark
Forcast Office: 
NWS Dodge City KS