Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 18 at 5:26PM CDT by NWS Dodge City KS
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 18, 2024 - 3:26pm
Expires:
September 18, 2024 - 4:00pm
Description:
At 526 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles south of Sitka, moving northeast at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch 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 southwestern Kiowa,
southwestern Comanche and southeastern Clark Counties.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Kiowa; Clark; Comanche
Forcast Office:
NWS Dodge City KS