Kansas Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 06/23/2026 05:37

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued June 23 at 7:37AM CDT by NWS Dodge City KS
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 23, 2026 - 5:37am
Expires: 
June 23, 2026 - 6:15am
Description: 
At 737 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8 miles northeast of Forgan, or 11 miles south of Meade State Park, moving southeast 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 storm will remain over mainly rural areas of southeastern Meade County.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description: 
Meade
Forcast Office: 
NWS Dodge City KS