| Event | Special Weather Statement |
| Severity | Moderate |
| Urgency | Expected |
| Certainty | Observed |
| Area | Ford; Edwards; Kiowa |
| Effective | 6/16/2026, 6:19:00 PM CDT |
| Expires | 6/16/2026, 7:00:00 PM CDT |
Special Weather Statement issued June 16 at 6:19PM CDT by NWS Dodge City KS
Details
At 619 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Spearville, moving southeast at 20 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 strong thunderstorm will be near…
Spearville around 625 PM CDT.
Other locations in the path of this storm include Windhorst.
Instructions
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
This alert was automatically posted by SkyGuard, MWSC’s severe weather alerting system. Source: National Weather Service.
More Stories
⚠️ Special Weather Statement – Harding – Tuesday, June 16, 2026
⚠️ Special Weather Statement – Northern Perkins; Ziebach; Southern Perkins – Tuesday, June 16, 2026
⚠️ Severe Thunderstorm Warning – Barber, KS – Tuesday, June 16, 2026