Kansas Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/04/2026 03:31

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 4 at 5:31AM CDT by NWS Dodge City KS
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 4, 2026 - 3:31am
Expires: 
July 4, 2026 - 4:00am
Description: 
At 530 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Utica to 13 miles northwest of Kalvesta. Movement was southeast at 30 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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. Strong thunderstorms will be near... Beeler around 535 AM CDT.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description: 
Lane; Ness; Finney; Hodgeman
Forcast Office: 
NWS Dodge City KS