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Severe Thunderstorm Warning 182, NWS Dodge City, KS

June 17, 2017Ford County, Gray County, Meade County, Kansas

NWS Dodge City, KS issued this severe thunderstorm warning at Jun 17, 2017, 7:43 PM CDT for Ford County, Gray County, Meade County, Kansas. It was in force for 47 min. 6 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The outline as issued, with what was reported inside it.

The facts

Issued: Jun 17, 2017, 7:43 PM CDT (00:43 UTC)
Expired: Jun 17, 2017, 8:30 PM CDT
In force: 47 min
Issued by: NWS Dodge City, KS
Area: Storm-based polygon
Hail: 1.25 in
Wind: 60.0 mph

Counties Ford County, KS, Gray County, KS, Meade County, KS

The radar

The Dodge City radar (KDDC), 37 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 00:46 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

What was reported inside it

Time	Report	Where	Remark
Jun 17, 7:55 PM CDT	HAIL 1.5	5 Nw The Haggard Elevat, KS
Jun 17, 7:55 PM CDT	HAIL 2	2 Nw The Haggard Elevat, KS	HAIL DAMAGE TO 7 WINDOWS AND 4 VEHICLES AS WELL AS METAL SIDING.
Jun 17, 7:55 PM CDT	HAIL 2	3 Wnw The Haggard Eleva, KS	HAIL DAMAGE TO A HOUSE WINDOW AND A CRACKED WINDSHIELD.
Jun 17, 8:03 PM CDT	HAIL 2	5 Nnw The Haggard Eleva, KS	DELAYED REPORT...VIA SOCIAL MEDIA PHOTO.
Jun 17, 8:29 PM CDT	HAIL 1.5	7 S Ensign, KS
Jun 17, 8:40 PM CDT	HAIL 1.75	7 Nne Fowler, KS

Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.

The watch it was issued in

The SPC watch in force over the same counties when this warning went out.

Issued	Product	Office	Lasted
Jun 17, 6:12 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Watch	SPC	7 hr

The nearest sounding before it

Dodge City, (KDDC), launched 00:00Z, 0.7 hours before the alert went out and 43 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-p

Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.

Hodograph

The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.

Mixed-layer CAPE: 3842 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN: -20 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL: 2123 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear: 39 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity: -4 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity: 34 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter: 0.0
Supercell composite: -0.6

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

581 
WUUS53 KDDC 180043
SVRDDC
KSC057-069-119-180130-
/O.NEW.KDDC.SV.W.0182.170618T0043Z-170618T0130Z/

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Dodge City KS
743 PM CDT SAT JUN 17 2017

The National Weather Service in Dodge City has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
  Southwestern Ford County in southwestern Kansas...
  Northeastern Meade County in southwestern Kansas...
  Southern Gray County in southwestern Kansas...

* Until 830 PM CDT

* At 743 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 5 miles northeast
  of Montezuma, moving southeast at 20 mph.

  HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail. 

  SOURCE...Radar indicated. 

  IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage 
           to roofs, siding, and trees. 

* Locations impacted include...
  Cimarron, Montezuma, Fowler, Ensign and The Haggard Elevator. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

&&

LAT...LON 3763 10063 3785 10039 3765 9991 3736 10022
TIME...MOT...LOC 0043Z 301DEG 21KT 3767 10039 

HAIL...1.25IN
WIND...60MPH
 
$$

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5 follow-up statements

857 
WWUS53 KDDC 180048
SVSDDC

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Dodge City KS
748 PM CDT SAT JUN 17 2017

KSC057-069-119-180130-
/O.CON.KDDC.SV.W.0182.000000T0000Z-170618T0130Z/
Ford KS-Meade KS-Gray KS-
748 PM CDT SAT JUN 17 2017

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 830 PM CDT
FOR SOUTHWESTERN FORD...NORTHEASTERN MEADE AND SOUTHERN GRAY
COUNTIES...

At 748 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 6 miles northeast of
Montezuma, moving southeast at 25 mph.

This is a very dangerous storm.

HAZARD...Three inch hail and 70 mph wind gusts. 

SOURCE...Radar indicated. 

IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be severely injured. 
         Expect shattered windows, extensive damage to roofs, 
         siding, and vehicles. 

Locations impacted include...
Cimarron, Montezuma, Fowler, Ensign and The Haggard Elevator. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

&&

LAT...LON 3763 10063 3785 10039 3765 9991 3736 10022
TIME...MOT...LOC 0048Z 301DEG 21KT 3765 10036 

HAIL...3.00IN
WIND...70MPH
 
$$

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286 
WWUS53 KDDC 180055 RRA
SVSDDC

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Dodge City KS
755 PM CDT SAT JUN 17 2017

KSC057-069-119-180130-
/O.CON.KDDC.SV.W.0182.000000T0000Z-170618T0130Z/
Ford KS-Meade KS-Gray KS-
755 PM CDT SAT JUN 17 2017

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 830 PM CDT
FOR SOUTHWESTERN FORD...NORTHEASTERN MEADE AND SOUTHERN GRAY
COUNTIES...

At 755 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 4 miles west of
Ensign, or 7 miles east of Montezuma, moving southeast at 20 mph.

This is a very dangerous storm.

HAZARD...Softball size hail and 70 mph wind gusts. 

SOURCE...Radar indicated. 

IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be severely injured. 
         Expect shattered windows, extensive damage to roofs, 
         siding, and vehicles. 

Locations impacted include...
Cimarron, Montezuma, Fowler, Ensign and The Haggard Elevator. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

&&

LAT...LON 3763 10063 3785 10039 3765 9991 3736 10022
TIME...MOT...LOC 0055Z 301DEG 21KT 3763 10031 

HAIL...4.00IN
WIND...70MPH
 
$$

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590 
WWUS53 KDDC 180104 CCA
SVSDDC

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Dodge City KS
804 PM CDT SAT JUN 17 2017

KSC057-069-119-180130-
/O.COR.KDDC.SV.W.0182.000000T0000Z-170618T0130Z/
Ford KS-Meade KS-Gray KS-
804 PM CDT SAT JUN 17 2017

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 830 PM CDT
FOR SOUTHWESTERN FORD...NORTHEASTERN MEADE AND SOUTHERN GRAY
COUNTIES...

At 803 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 5 miles west of 
Ensign, or 7 miles northeast of Montezuma, moving southeast at 15 
mph.

This is a very dangerous storm.

HAZARD...Softball size hail and 70 mph wind gusts. Damaging hail is 
         likely. Frequent dangerous lightning is expected.

SOURCE...Radar indicated. 

IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be severely injured. 
         Expect shattered windows, extensive damage to roofs, 
         siding, and vehicles. 

Locations impacted include...
Cimarron, Montezuma, Fowler, Ensign and The Haggard Elevator. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

&&

LAT...LON 3763 10063 3785 10039 3765 9991 3736 10022
TIME...MOT...LOC 0055Z 299DEG 11KT 3763 10031 

HAIL...4.00IN
WIND...70MPH
 
$$

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898 
WWUS53 KDDC 180111 RRA
SVSDDC

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Dodge City KS
811 PM CDT SAT JUN 17 2017

KSC057-069-119-180130-
/O.CON.KDDC.SV.W.0182.000000T0000Z-170618T0130Z/
Ford KS-Meade KS-Gray KS-
811 PM CDT SAT JUN 17 2017

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 830 PM CDT
FOR SOUTHWESTERN FORD...NORTHEASTERN MEADE AND SOUTHERN GRAY
COUNTIES...

At 810 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 4 miles southwest of
Ensign, or 8 miles east of Montezuma, moving southeast at 10 mph.

This is a very dangerous storm.

HAZARD...Three inch hail and 70 mph wind gusts. 
         Damaging hail is likely.

SOURCE...Radar indicated. 

IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be severely injured. 
         Expect shattered windows, extensive damage to roofs, 
         siding, and vehicles. 

Locations impacted include...
Cimarron, Montezuma, Fowler, Ensign and The Haggard Elevator. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

&&

LAT...LON 3763 10063 3785 10039 3765 9991 3736 10022
TIME...MOT...LOC 0110Z 308DEG 7KT 3761 10029 

HAIL...3.00IN
WIND...70MPH
 
$$

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320 
WWUS53 KDDC 180119
SVSDDC

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Dodge City KS
819 PM CDT SAT JUN 17 2017

KSC057-069-119-180130-
/O.CON.KDDC.SV.W.0182.000000T0000Z-170618T0130Z/
Ford KS-Meade KS-Gray KS-
819 PM CDT SAT JUN 17 2017

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 830 PM CDT
FOR SOUTHWESTERN FORD...NORTHEASTERN MEADE AND SOUTHEASTERN GRAY
COUNTIES...

At 819 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 4 miles south of
Ensign, or 9 miles east of Montezuma, moving southeast at 15 mph.

This is a very dangerous storm.

HAZARD...Three inch hail and 70 mph wind gusts. 

SOURCE...Radar indicated. 

IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be severely injured. 
         Expect shattered windows, extensive damage to roofs, 
         siding, and vehicles. 

Locations impacted include...
Fowler, Ensign and The Haggard Elevator. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

&&

LAT...LON 3755 10047 3778 10026 3765 9991 3736 10022
TIME...MOT...LOC 0119Z 299DEG 11KT 3760 10026 

HAIL...3.00IN
WIND...70MPH
 
$$

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The office that day

Everything else NWS Dodge City, KS issued on the same UTC day.

Issued	Product	Office	Counties	Lasted
Jun 17, 7:03 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	DDC	Edwards, Pawnee, Pratt, Stafford	57 min
Jun 17, 7:28 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	DDC	Edwards	29 min
Jun 17, 7:52 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	DDC	Edwards, Kiowa, Pratt, Stafford	53 min
Jun 17, 8:18 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	DDC	Clark, Ford, Gray, Meade	57 min
Jun 17, 8:24 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	DDC	Edwards, Pawnee, Stafford	14 min
Jun 17, 8:29 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	DDC	Barber, Kiowa, Pratt	61 min
Jun 17, 8:42 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	DDC	Clark, Ford, Meade	48 min
Jun 17, 9:04 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	DDC	Barber, Comanche, Kiowa	56 min
Jun 17, 9:16 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	DDC	Pawnee	44 min
Jun 17, 9:19 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	DDC	Clark, Comanche	56 min
Jun 17, 9:21 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	DDC	Pawnee, Stafford	22 min
Jun 17, 9:26 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	DDC	Comanche, Kiowa	49 min
Jun 17, 9:41 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	DDC	Clark, Comanche	49 min
Jun 17, 9:58 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	DDC	Clark	25 min
Jun 17, 10:01 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	DDC	Barber, Comanche	43 min
Jun 17, 10:19 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	DDC	Clark	26 min
Jun 17, 10:26 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	DDC	Ellis	34 min
Jun 17, 10:46 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	DDC	Ellis	29 min
Jun 17, 10:46 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	DDC	Clark, Comanche, Kiowa	33 min
Jun 17, 11:42 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	DDC	Comanche	63 min
Jun 17, 11:49 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	DDC	Clark, Comanche	41 min
Jun 18, 12:09 AM CDT	Special Weather Statement	DDC	Ness, Rush	66 min
Jun 18, 12:16 AM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	DDC	Ness, Rush	44 min
Jun 18, 12:39 AM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	DDC	Hodgeman, Ness	40 min

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.