Kansas Special Weather Statement - Moderate | Effective 06/13/2026 18:11

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued June 13 at 8:11PM CDT by NWS Dodge City KS
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 13, 2026 - 6:11pm
Expires: 
June 13, 2026 - 7:15pm
Description: 
At 811 PM CDT/711 PM MDT/, 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. Locations impacted include... Liberal, Ulysses, Hugoton, Elkhart, Johnson City, Satanta, Rolla, Moscow, Manter, Richfield, Ryus, The Saunders Elevator, Big Bow, Feterita, Wilburton, Cave, Hayne, Hickok, and Woods. 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: 
Hamilton; Kearny; Finney; Stanton; Grant; Haskell; Morton; Stevens; Seward
Forcast Office: 
NWS Dodge City KS