Kansas Special Weather Statement | Effective 04/14/2026 18:48

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued April 14 at 8:48PM CDT by NWS Dodge City KS
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
April 14, 2026 - 6:48pm
Expires: 
April 14, 2026 - 7:15pm
Description: 
At 848 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Pratt, moving northeast at 25 mph. 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 strong thunderstorm will be near... Pratt around 855 PM CDT. Preston around 900 PM CDT. Other locations in the path of this storm include Neola.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Stafford; Pratt
Forcast Office: 
NWS Dodge City KS