Special Weather Statement

FROM: NWS Dodge City KS
AREA: Hamilton; Kearny; Stanton; Grant
SENT: 2026-07-09T21:36:00-05:00

Special Weather Statement issued July 9 at 9:36PM CDT by NWS Dodge City KS

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.

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.

Alert Expiration: 2026-07-09T22:00:00-05:00