Special Weather Statement issued September 15 at 5:29PM CDT by NWS Dodge City KS

**Special Weather Statement issued September 15 at 5:29PM CDT by NWS Dodge City KS**

At 529 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Kiowa, moving northeast at 15 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

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

This strong thunderstorm will be near... Hazelton around 535 PM CDT.

**What You Should Do:**

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

**Alert Details:**

- **Severity:** Moderate

- **Urgency:** Expected

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

- **Effective:** Sep 15, 2026 5:29 PM UTC

- **Expires:** Sep 15, 2026 6:15 PM UTC

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