⚠️ Special Weather Statement – Morton; Stevens – Saturday, August 8, 2026

Special Weather Statement issued August 8 at 9:29PM CDT by NWS Dodge City KS

Details

At 928 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8
miles northwest of Wilburton. This thunderstorm was nearly
stationary.

HAZARD…Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Blowing dust leading to
localized reduced visibilities and lightning induced
grassland fires.

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 Morton and western
Stevens Counties.

Instructions

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Blowing dust may reduce visibilities locally.

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