Kansas Special Weather Statement | Effective 05/18/2026 18:06

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 18 at 8:06PM CDT by NWS Dodge City KS
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 18, 2026 - 6:06pm
Expires: 
May 18, 2026 - 6:30pm
Description: 
At 806 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Coats, moving east at 55 mph. HAZARD...Nickel size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Sawyer around 810 PM CDT. Isabel around 815 PM CDT.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CDT for south central Kansas.
Area Description: 
Pratt; Barber
Forcast Office: 
NWS Dodge City KS