⚠️ Special Weather Statement – Hamilton; Stanton – Sunday, August 9, 2026

Special Weather Statement issued August 9 at 5:59PM CDT by NWS Dodge City KS

Details

At 558 PM CDT/458 PM MDT/, Doppler radar was tracking a strong
thunderstorm 16 miles northwest of Manter, moving east at 10 mph.

HAZARD…Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Areas of blowing dust will
reduce visibility. Dry lightning strikes may pose a
wildfire risk.

SOURCE…Radar indicated.

IMPACT…Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.

This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of southwestern
Hamilton and western Stanton Counties.

Instructions

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

This alert was automatically posted by SkyGuard, MWSC’s severe weather alerting system. Source: National Weather Service.