Kansas Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/09/2026 19:36

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 9 at 9:36PM CDT by NWS Dodge City KS
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 9, 2026 - 7:36pm
Expires: 
July 9, 2026 - 8:00pm
Description: 
At 936 PM CDT/836 PM MDT/, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 18 miles north of Syracuse to near Kendall to 7 miles northeast of Johnson City. Movement was east at 35 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Strong thunderstorms will be near... Kendall around 940 PM CDT.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT/1000 PM MDT/ for southwestern Kansas. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch also remains in effect until 300 AM CDT/200 AM MDT/ for southwestern Kansas.
Area Description: 
Hamilton; Kearny; Stanton; Grant
Forcast Office: 
NWS Dodge City KS