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Severe Thunderstorm Warning 135, NWS Dodge City, KS
NWS Dodge City, KS issued this severe thunderstorm warning at Jun 22, 2022, 6:34 PM CDT for Barber County, Comanche County, Kansas. It was in force for 44 min. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Jun 22, 2022, 6:34 PM CDT (23:34 UTC)
- Expired
- Jun 22, 2022, 7:18 PM CDT
- In force
- 44 min
- Issued by
- NWS Dodge City, KS
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Hail
- 1.0 in
- Wind
- 60.0 mph
Counties Barber County, KS, Comanche County, KS
The radar
The Vance AFB radar (KVNX), 92 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 23:38 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.
The nearest sounding before it
Dodge City, (KDDC), launched 12:00Z, 11.6 hours before the alert went out and 102 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.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 14 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -214 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1278 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 32 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 117 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 277 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
What forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this severe thunderstorm warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.
NWS Dodge City, KS wrote its last area forecast discussion before this severe thunderstorm warning went out at Jun 22, 6:11 PM CDT, 23 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Jun 22, 6:11 PM CDT, 23 minutes before
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</html>Hazardous weather outlook, Jun 22, 2:37 AM CDT, 15 hours 57 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Dodge City KS 237 AM CDT Wed Jun 22 2022 KSZ030-031-043>046-061>066-074>081-084>090-230745- 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- 237 AM CDT Wed Jun 22 2022 /137 AM MDT Wed Jun 22 2022/ This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of central...south central...southwest and west central Kansas. .DAY ONE...Wednesday. Day 1 Discussion ---------------- Scattered thunderstorms are expected to redevelop Wednesday afternoon, with coverage favoring the southern half of southwest Kansas. Some storms will be strong with locally heavy rainfall. Some localized flash flooding is possible, along with strong erratic outflow winds from the strongest storms. Day 1 Hazards ------------- * Severe thunderstorm wind: Limited risk * Flooding: Limited risk .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Monday. Days 2-7 Discussion ------------------- Thunderstorm chances will retreat to the northern counties Thursday afternoon, where some storms may again be strong in the afternoon. Intense record or near record heat is expected Friday, but dry air is expected to preclude the need for a heat advisory. A strong cold front will bring much cooler air over the weekend. Rain and embedded thunder is most likely Saturday night into early Sunday. Days 2-7 Hazards ---------------- * Thursday - Severe thunderstorm wind/hail: Limited risk * Friday - Excessive heat: Elevated risk * Saturday - Lightning: Limited risk * Sunday - Lightning: Limited risk * Monday No hazards. * Tuesday No hazards. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Limited spotter activation may be needed mainly south and east of Dodge City Wednesday afternoon. && For more details visit our webpage https://weather.gov/erh/ghwo?wfo=ddc Turner
In the hours before
Special weather statement, Jun 22, 5:13 PM CDT, 1 hour 21 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Dodge City KS
513 PM CDT Wed Jun 22 2022
KSZ079-080-222300-
Kiowa KS-Edwards KS-
513 PM CDT Wed Jun 22 2022
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of northeastern Kiowa
and south central Edwards Counties through 600 PM CDT...
At 513 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Greensburg, moving east at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and half inch hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of northeastern Kiowa
and south central Edwards Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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.
&&
LAT...LON 3754 9942 3772 9942 3777 9912 3750 9912
TIME...MOT...LOC 2213Z 273DEG 8KT 3763 9931
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...55 MPH
TATROSpecial weather statement, Jun 22, 5:38 PM CDT, 56 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Dodge City KS
538 PM CDT Wed Jun 22 2022
KSZ090-222330-
Barber KS-
538 PM CDT Wed Jun 22 2022
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southeastern Barber
County through 630 PM CDT...
At 537 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Kiowa, moving north at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 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 550 PM CDT.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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.
&&
LAT...LON 3700 9874 3712 9872 3724 9835 3700 9835
TIME...MOT...LOC 2237Z 198DEG 22KT 3705 9855
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
TATROSpecial weather statement, Jun 22, 5:45 PM CDT, 49 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Dodge City KS
545 PM CDT Wed Jun 22 2022
KSZ087-088-222330-
Meade KS-Clark KS-
545 PM CDT Wed Jun 22 2022
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southeastern Meade
and southwestern Clark Counties through 630 PM CDT...
At 544 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Englewood, moving north at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
This strong thunderstorm will be near...
Englewood around 550 PM CDT.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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.
&&
LAT...LON 3705 9987 3704 10016 3722 10022 3724 9980
TIME...MOT...LOC 2244Z 033DEG 11KT 3711 10005
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH
TATROSpecial weather statement, Jun 22, 5:46 PM CDT, 48 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Dodge City KS
546 PM CDT Wed Jun 22 2022
KSZ081-222330-
Pratt KS-
546 PM CDT Wed Jun 22 2022
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of northeastern Pratt
County through 630 PM CDT...
At 546 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Iuka, moving northeast at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Preston.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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.
&&
LAT...LON 3761 9879 3775 9886 3782 9870 3782 9846
3766 9846
TIME...MOT...LOC 2246Z 246DEG 17KT 3770 9874
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH
TATROSpecial weather statement, Jun 22, 6:07 PM CDT, 27 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Dodge City KS
607 PM CDT Wed Jun 22 2022
KSZ066-222345-
Stafford KS-
607 PM CDT Wed Jun 22 2022
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southeastern
Stafford County through 645 PM CDT...
At 606 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm
capable of producing a landspout near Neola. This storm was nearly
stationary.
HAZARD...Landspouts, wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph, and nickel size
hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Gusty winds
could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured
objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible.
This strong thunderstorm will be near...
Zenith and Neola around 606 PM CDT.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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.
&&
LAT...LON 3783 9864 3794 9864 3795 9847 3783 9847
TIME...MOT...LOC 2306Z 276DEG 0KT 3785 9856
LANDSPOUT...POSSIBLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.88 IN
MAX WIND GUST...55 MPH
TATROSpecial weather statement, Jun 22, 6:23 PM CDT, 11 minutes before
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</html>The office that day
Everything else NWS Dodge City, KS issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 22, 5:00 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | DDC | Meade | 45 min |
| Jun 22, 5:08 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | DDC | Pratt | 37 min |
| Jun 22, 5:13 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | DDC | Kiowa | 47 min |
| Jun 22, 5:36 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | DDC | Kiowa, Pratt | 39 min |
| Jun 22, 5:38 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | DDC | Barber | 52 min |
| Jun 22, 5:45 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | DDC | Clark | 45 min |
| Jun 22, 5:46 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | DDC | Pratt | 44 min |
| Jun 22, 6:07 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | DDC | Stafford | 38 min |
| Jun 22, 6:10 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | DDC | Stafford | 50 min |
| Jun 22, 6:23 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | DDC | Barber, Comanche | 52 min |
| Jun 22, 6:43 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | DDC | Clark | 32 min |
| Jun 22, 6:44 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | DDC | Barber | 31 min |
| Jun 22, 6:55 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | DDC | Stafford | 20 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; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.