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

Special Weather Statement issued August 9 at 5:13PM CDT by NWS Dodge City KS

Details

At 512 PM CDT/412 PM MDT/, Doppler radar was tracking a strong
thunderstorm 16 miles south of Tribune, moving southeast at 20 mph.

HAZARD…Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Areas of blowing dust reducing
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 northern Hamilton
and northwestern Kearny 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.