Kansas Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/01/2026 18:50

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 1 at 8:50PM CDT by NWS Dodge City KS
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 1, 2026 - 6:50pm
Expires: 
July 1, 2026 - 7:15pm
Description: 
At 850 PM CDT/750 PM MDT/, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8 miles southwest of Syracuse, moving northeast at 25 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... Syracuse around 805 PM MDT.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT/1000 PM MDT/ for southwestern Kansas.
Area Description: 
Hamilton; Kearny
Forcast Office: 
NWS Dodge City KS