Special Weather Statement, NWS Dodge City, KS

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Dodge City KS
1257 PM CDT Wed Jul 14 2021

...updated discussion...

.SHORT TERM...(This evening through Thursday)
Issued at 111 PM CDT Wed Jul 14 2021

A frontal boundary is currently pushing into northwest Kansas. This
front will be the impetus for storms to develop this afternoon and
evening. Forecast CAPE is expected to peak at 1000 J/kg. Bulk shear
is expected to remain weak... 20 or so knots. Low level thermo profile
should be fairly well mixed with the current downslope southwesterly
wind. As a result, do expect the formation of DCAPE ahead of the front.
Storms will develop along the front and near the Colorado border and
slowly push east as the evening wears on. The main threats are winds
of 60-70 mph, heavy rainfall, and up to 1" hail. The most likely area
for strong to severe storms will extend along the Colorado border northeast
up across Scott and Lane counties. One thing that remains on the unclear
side is how far convective activity will reach. Some models are less
aggressive than others. Rainfall amounts of a quarter of a inch to
an inch will be possible in the heaviest storm cells.

Anyway, beside the sensible weather impacts, overnight lows tonight
will continue to remain on the warm side with a mix of 60s and 70s.

For tomorrow, the front will continue to move southeast and weaken/wash
out with time. Storms will be once again possible along this boundary.
The best chances will be located across the southeast zones. Strong
to marginally severe storms will be possible in this area. The main
threats will be convective outflows, some hail, and heavy rainfall.

Some good news for tomorrow is that we will get a break from the heat.
Highs should peak in the 80s. We will take that short break for mid
July in southwest Kansas.

.LONG TERM...(Thursday night through Wednesday)
Issued at 111 PM CDT Wed Jul 14 2021

The heat will quickly return on Friday. Highs should easily rebound
back into the 90s. Any storm activity should remain on the isolated
side.

The weekend is shaping up to be pretty normal for July. Seasonally hot
temperatures, breezy winds, and only isolated storms with much of the
FA remaining dry.

For the next business week, the mid level ridge is expected to eventually
shift from the Rockies over the Northern Plains. This will keep mainly
dry conditions across southwest Kansas with only isolated storm chances.
Temperatures will continue to remain seasonally hot. If the ridge does
eventually sink southward from the Northern Plains more closer to our
area, then of course we could see hotter temperatures than what are
currently forecast. Some to watch and see how the ridge evolves with
time.

&&

.AVIATION...(For the 18Z TAFS through 18Z Thursday afternoon)
Issued at 1111 AM CDT Wed Jul 14 2021

VFR cigs are expected for the majority of the TAF pd. MVFR cigs may
be possible tomorrow morning with residual cloud cover. For weather,
do expect storms to develop this afternoon and spread east through
the evening. Wind outflow greater than 50 kt is possible with this
activity, as well as some hail. Will continue VCTS/CB groups across
the terminals as there is fairly high confidence storms will develop.
Breezy SW winds of 20-30 kt with gusts 30+ kt will likely continue
for the rest of the afternoon.

&&

.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
DDC  97  69  84  64 /  10  40  40  20
GCK  95  65  85  62 /  50  60  20  10
EHA  95  65  87  63 /  50  60  30  10
LBL  97  67  87  64 /  30  40  40  10
HYS  97  67  83  62 /  30  60  30  10
P28  97  75  83  68 /   0  50  60  50

&&

.DDC WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
NONE.
&&

SHORT TERM...Sugden
LONG TERM...Sugden
AVIATION...Sugden

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Dodge City KS
340 AM CDT Wed Jul 14 2021

KSZ030-031-043>046-061>066-074>081-084>090-150845-
Trego-Ellis-Scott-Lane-Ness-Rush-Hamilton-Kearny-Finney-Hodgeman-
Pawnee-Stafford-Stanton-Grant-Haskell-Gray-Ford-Edwards-Kiowa-
Pratt-Morton-Stevens-Seward-Meade-Clark-Comanche-Barber-
340 AM CDT Wed Jul 14 2021 /240 AM MDT Wed Jul 14 2021/

This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of central...south
central...southwest and west central Kansas.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Day 1 Discussion
----------------

Strong to marginally severe thunderstorms will be possible across
portions of west central and central Kansas late this afternoon
through this evening. The main potential hazards will be up to
quarter size hail and damaging winds in excess of 60 mph.

Day 1 Hazards
-------------
* Thunderstorm wind damage: Limited risk
* Lightning: Elevated risk
* Excessive heat: Limited risk
* Non-thunderstorm wind: Limited risk

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

Days 2-7 Discussion
-------------------

There is a limited risk for strong to marginally severe
thunderstorms across south central Kansas Thursday.

Days 2-7 Hazards
----------------
* Thursday
  - Flooding: Limited risk
  - Lightning: Elevated risk
  - Severe thunderstorm: Limited risk

* Friday
  - Lightning: Limited risk

* Saturday
  - Lightning: Limited risk
  - Excessive heat: Limited risk

* Sunday
  - Lightning: Limited risk
  - Excessive heat: Limited risk

* Monday
  - Lightning: Limited risk

* Tuesday
  No hazards.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation may be needed generally north of a Scott City
to Larned line mainly after 5 PM.

&&

For more details visit our webpage
https://weather.gov/crh/ghwo?sid=ddc

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Dodge City KS
513 PM CDT Wed Jul 14 2021

KSZ074-142245-
Stanton KS-
513 PM CDT Wed Jul 14 2021

...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR NORTHWESTERN STANTON COUNTY UNTIL
545 PM CDT...

At 513 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
The Saunders Elevator, moving northeast at 20 mph.

Nickel size hail and wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph will be possible with
this storm.

Locations impacted include...
Manter.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.

&&

LAT...LON 3769 10204 3773 10189 3751 10182 3748 10204
TIME...MOT...LOC 2213Z 243DEG 16KT 3756 10205

UMSCHEID

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Dodge City KS
419 PM MDT Wed Jul 14 2021

KSZ061-142300-
Hamilton KS-
419 PM MDT Wed Jul 14 2021

...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR SOUTHWESTERN HAMILTON COUNTY
UNTIL 500 PM MDT...

At 419 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 16
miles south of Coolidge, moving northeast at 20 mph.

Penny size hail and wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph will be possible with
this storm.

This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of southwestern
Hamilton County.

LAT...LON 3789 10204 3799 10179 3775 10167 3774 10204
TIME...MOT...LOC 2219Z 243DEG 18KT 3780 10198

UMSCHEID