Special Weather Statement issued September 15 at 4:36PM CDT by NWS Dodge City KS

**Special Weather Statement issued September 15 at 4:36PM CDT by NWS Dodge City KS**

At 436 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms near Capron, or near Alva, moving northeast at 30 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny 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... Kiowa around 450 PM CDT.

**What You Should Do:**

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

**Alert Details:**

- **Severity:** Moderate

- **Urgency:** Expected

- **Issued by:** NWS Dodge City KS

- **Effective:** Sep 15, 2026 4:36 PM UTC

- **Expires:** Sep 15, 2026 5:00 PM UTC

*This alert was automatically distributed from the National Weather Service via the IPAWS All-Hazards Information Feed.*