Kansas Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 06/20/2026 22:39

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued June 21 at 12:39AM CDT by NWS Dodge City KS
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 20, 2026 - 10:39pm
Expires: 
June 20, 2026 - 11:15pm
Description: 
At 1239 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm very near Wilmore, moving southeast at 40 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 storm will remain over mainly rural areas of southeastern Kiowa, northwestern Barber and northeastern Comanche Counties.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 400 AM CDT for south central Kansas.
Area Description: 
Kiowa; Comanche; Barber
Forcast Office: 
NWS Dodge City KS