Special Weather Statement issued September 15 at 4:56PM CDT by NWS Dodge City KS

**Special Weather Statement issued September 15 at 4:56PM CDT by NWS Dodge City KS**

At 455 PM CDT, the public reported a cluster of strong thunderstorms near Kiowa, moving northeast at 30 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and penny size hail.

SOURCE...Public weather station recorded a 53 mph in Hazelton at 445 PM CDT.

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... Hazelton around 505 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 4:56 PM UTC

- **Expires:** Sep 15, 2026 5:30 PM UTC

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