Kansas Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/03/2026 13:20

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 3 at 3:20PM CDT by NWS Dodge City KS
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 3, 2026 - 1:20pm
Expires: 
July 3, 2026 - 1:45pm
Description: 
At 320 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm capable of producing a landspout near Wilburton, moving northeast at 15 mph. HAZARD...Landspouts, wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph, and nickel size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. 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 Morton and southwestern Stevens Counties.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Morton; Stevens
Forcast Office: 
NWS Dodge City KS