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Special Weather Statement, NWS Dodge City, KS
NWS Dodge City, KS issued this special weather statement at Aug 5, 2023, 3:41 AM CDT for Pratt County, Stafford County, Kansas. It was in force for 34 min. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Aug 5, 2023, 3:41 AM CDT (08:41 UTC)
- Expired
- Aug 5, 2023, 4:15 AM CDT
- In force
- 34 min
- Issued by
- NWS Dodge City, KS
- Hail
- 0.00 in
- Wind
- 55
Counties Pratt County, KS, Stafford County, KS
The radar
The Dodge City radar (KDDC), 104 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 08:42 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The nearest sounding before it
Dodge City, (KDDC), launched 00:00Z, 8.7 hours before the alert went out and 98 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
- 1012 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -89 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 2051 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 30 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- -11 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 115 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.2
The text
As transmitted.
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The local office's own words before this special weather statement 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 special weather statement went out at Aug 5, 1:08 AM CDT, 2 hours 33 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Aug 5, 1:08 AM CDT, 2 hours 33 minutes before
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</html>Hazardous weather outlook, Aug 4, 4:58 AM CDT, 22 hours 43 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Dodge City KS 458 AM CDT Fri Aug 4 2023 KSZ030-031-043>046-061>066-074>081-084>090-051000- 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- 458 AM CDT Fri Aug 4 2023 /358 AM MDT Fri Aug 4 2023/ This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of central Kansas, south central Kansas, southwest Kansas, and west central Kansas. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight There is a chance of thunderstorms late tonight. These could be severe along Interstate 70 with damaging winds. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday Thunderstorms are expected Saturday afternoon and evening. These could be severe with very large hail and damaging winds. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation will not be needed.
In the hours before
Special weather statement, Aug 4, 11:39 PM CDT, 4 hours 2 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Dodge City KS
1139 PM CDT Fri Aug 4 2023
KSZ061-074-050515-
Stanton KS-Hamilton KS-
1139 PM CDT Fri Aug 4 2023
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southern Hamilton
and northern Stanton Counties through 1215 AM CDT/1115 PM MDT/...
At 1138 PM CDT/1038 PM MDT/, Doppler radar was tracking a strong
thunderstorm 13 miles south of Coolidge, moving east at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of southern Hamilton
and northern Stanton 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.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
&&
LAT...LON 3797 10205 3802 10163 3762 10159 3767 10204
TIME...MOT...LOC 0438Z 266DEG 26KT 3785 10207
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH
TURNERSpecial weather statement, Aug 5, 1:39 AM CDT, 2 hours 2 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Dodge City KS
139 AM CDT Sat Aug 5 2023
KSZ076-077-086-087-050730-
Gray KS-Seward KS-Meade KS-Haskell KS-
139 AM CDT Sat Aug 5 2023
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of northern Seward,
northwestern Meade, southwestern Gray and southern Haskell Counties
through 230 AM CDT...
At 138 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm very
near Sublette, moving east at 30 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 strong thunderstorm will be near...
Tice around 150 AM CDT.
Other locations in the path of this storm include Copeland and
Missler.
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.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
&&
LAT...LON 3735 10105 3761 10095 3762 10038 3717 10045
TIME...MOT...LOC 0638Z 281DEG 27KT 3748 10082
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...55 MPH
UMSCHEIDSpecial weather statement, Aug 5, 2:19 AM CDT, 1 hour 22 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Dodge City KS
219 AM CDT Sat Aug 5 2023
KSZ078-080-087>089-050800-
Meade KS-Clark KS-Kiowa KS-Comanche KS-Ford KS-
219 AM CDT Sat Aug 5 2023
...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of southern Ford,
southwestern Kiowa, northeastern Meade, western Comanche and Clark
Counties through 300 AM CDT...
At 218 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorm from
near Bloom to Fowler, moving east southeast at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and penny size 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...
Clark State Lake and Kingsdown around 230 AM 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.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
&&
LAT...LON 3727 10038 3748 10025 3748 10022 3758 10018
3761 9929 3700 9946 3700 9977
TIME...MOT...LOC 0718Z 278DEG 29KT 3745 9991
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
MAX WIND GUST...55 MPH
UMSCHEIDSpecial weather statement, Aug 5, 2:54 AM CDT, 47 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Dodge City KS
254 AM CDT Sat Aug 5 2023
KSZ088-089-050845-
Clark KS-Comanche KS-
254 AM CDT Sat Aug 5 2023
...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of Comanche and Clark
Counties through 345 AM CDT...
At 254 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 10 miles north of Protection to near Rosston.
Movement was southeast at 25 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.
Locations impacted include...
Coldwater, Protection, Lake Coldwater and Buttermilk.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
&&
LAT...LON 3700 10008 3746 9986 3726 9905 3700 9921
TIME...MOT...LOC 0754Z 320DEG 24KT 3735 9955 3689 9990
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...55 MPH
UMSCHEIDSpecial weather statement, Aug 5, 3:33 AM CDT, 8 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Dodge City KS
333 AM CDT Sat Aug 5 2023
KSZ080-089-090-050930-
Barber KS-Kiowa KS-Comanche KS-
333 AM CDT Sat Aug 5 2023
...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of southeastern Kiowa,
Barber and Comanche Counties through 430 AM CDT...
At 333 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Belvidere to 6 miles west of Freedom.
Movement was east at 35 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.
Locations impacted include...
Sun City, Lake City and Medicine Lodge.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
&&
LAT...LON 3749 9933 3743 9846 3739 9846 3738 9835
3700 9835 3700 9948
TIME...MOT...LOC 0833Z 282DEG 31KT 3747 9915 3680 9923
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...55 MPH
UMSCHEIDSpecial weather statement, Aug 5, 3:41 AM CDT, 0 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Dodge City KS
341 AM CDT Sat Aug 5 2023
KSZ066-080-081-090-050915-
Pratt KS-Stafford KS-Barber KS-Kiowa KS-
341 AM CDT Sat Aug 5 2023
...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of eastern Kiowa,
northern Barber, Stafford and Pratt Counties through 415 AM CDT...
At 341 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 6 miles south of St. John to near Belvidere.
Movement was east at 40 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.
Strong thunderstorms will be near...
St. John around 345 AM CDT.
Stafford around 350 AM CDT.
Zenith and Neola around 400 AM CDT.
Other locations in the path of these storms include Coats and Sawyer.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
&&
LAT...LON 3740 9923 3773 9905 3773 9901 3781 9901
3815 9883 3814 9847 3739 9846 3738 9835
3736 9835
TIME...MOT...LOC 0841Z 264DEG 36KT 3791 9872 3743 9911
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...55 MPH
UMSCHEIDThe office that day
Everything else NWS Dodge City, KS issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 4, 11:39 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | DDC | Hamilton | 36 min |
| Aug 5, 1:39 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | DDC | Haskell | 51 min |
| Aug 5, 2:19 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | DDC | Clark | 41 min |
| Aug 5, 2:54 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | DDC | Clark, Comanche | 51 min |
| Aug 5, 3:33 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | DDC | Barber, Comanche | 57 min |
| Aug 5, 3:57 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | DDC | Barber, Comanche, Kiowa, Pratt | 48 min |
| Aug 5, 4:25 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | DDC | Barber, Pratt | 35 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.