Kansas Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/09/2026 16:02

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 9 at 6:02PM CDT by NWS Dodge City KS
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 9, 2026 - 4:02pm
Expires: 
July 9, 2026 - 4:30pm
Description: 
At 602 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Windhorst. This thunderstorm was nearly stationary. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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 storm will remain over mainly rural areas of northeastern Ford and southwestern Edwards Counties.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Ford; Edwards
Forcast Office: 
NWS Dodge City KS