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Severe Thunderstorm Warning 11, NWS Dodge City, KS
NWS Dodge City, KS issued this severe thunderstorm warning at Apr 25, 2026, 5:53 PM CDT for Stafford County, Kansas. It was in force for 25 min. 1 report 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
- Apr 25, 2026, 5:53 PM CDT (22:53 UTC)
- Expired
- Apr 25, 2026, 6:18 PM CDT
- In force
- 25 min
- Issued by
- NWS Dodge City, KS
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Hail
- 1.5 in
- Wind
- 50.0 mph
County Stafford County, KS
The radar
The Dodge City radar (KDDC), 98 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 22:55 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
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What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 25, 5:57 PM CDT | HAIL 1 | 3 S Dillwyn, KS |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
Did it verify
Verified. The Iowa Environmental Mesonet's Cow matched one storm report to this severe thunderstorm warning; the first came 4 minutes after it went out.
Cow counts a report within 15 km of the polygon while the warning was in force: a tornado for a tornado warning; hail of 1 inch or more, a gust of 58 mph or more or wind damage for a severe thunderstorm warning; a flash flood report for a flash flood warning.
The watch it was issued in
The SPC watch in force over the same counties when this warning went out.
| Issued | Product | Office | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 25, 2:43 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Watch | SPC | 6 hr |
The text
As transmitted.
534
WUUS53 KDDC 252253
SVRDDC
KSC185-252345-
/O.NEW.KDDC.SV.W.0011.260425T2253Z-260425T2345Z/
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Dodge City KS
553 PM CDT Sat Apr 25 2026
The National Weather Service in Dodge City has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Southwestern Stafford County in south central Kansas...
* Until 645 PM CDT.
* At 553 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located very near
Macksville, moving southeast at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Ping pong ball size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect
damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles.
* This severe thunderstorm will be near...
Dillwyn around 600 PM CDT.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
&&
LAT...LON 3785 9859 3782 9890 3783 9899 3790 9902
3798 9902 3800 9899 3800 9886
TIME...MOT...LOC 2253Z 314DEG 13KT 3797 9896
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.50 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...<50 MPH
$$
SUGDEN4 follow-up statements
738
WWUS53 KDDC 252305
SVSDDC
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Dodge City KS
605 PM CDT Sat Apr 25 2026
KSC185-252345-
/O.CON.KDDC.SV.W.0011.000000T0000Z-260425T2345Z/
Stafford KS-
605 PM CDT Sat Apr 25 2026
...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 645 PM CDT
FOR SOUTHWESTERN STAFFORD COUNTY...
At 605 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Macksville,
moving southeast at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Ping pong ball size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect damage
to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles.
This severe thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
southwestern Stafford County.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
&&
LAT...LON 3785 9859 3782 9890 3784 9896 3789 9899
3794 9899 3796 9894 3798 9883
TIME...MOT...LOC 2305Z 314DEG 13KT 3794 9892
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.50 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...<50 MPH
$$
SUGDEN192
WWUS53 KDDC 252309
SVSDDC
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Dodge City KS
609 PM CDT Sat Apr 25 2026
KSC185-252345-
/O.CON.KDDC.SV.W.0011.000000T0000Z-260425T2345Z/
Stafford KS-
609 PM CDT Sat Apr 25 2026
...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 645 PM CDT
FOR SOUTHWESTERN STAFFORD COUNTY...
At 608 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Dillwyn, moving
southeast at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Ping pong ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail
damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect wind
damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
This severe thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
southwestern Stafford County.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
&&
LAT...LON 3785 9859 3782 9890 3784 9894 3788 9896
3793 9895 3795 9891 3796 9881
TIME...MOT...LOC 2308Z 314DEG 13KT 3793 9891
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.50 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH
$$
SUGDEN026
WWUS53 KDDC 252315
SVSDDC
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Dodge City KS
615 PM CDT Sat Apr 25 2026
KSC185-252345-
/O.CON.KDDC.SV.W.0011.000000T0000Z-260425T2345Z/
Stafford KS-
615 PM CDT Sat Apr 25 2026
...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 645 PM CDT
FOR SOUTHWESTERN STAFFORD COUNTY...
At 615 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Dillwyn, moving
southeast at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Two inch hail and 60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail
damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect wind
damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
This severe thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
southwestern Stafford County.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
&&
LAT...LON 3785 9859 3782 9890 3784 9894 3788 9896
3793 9895 3795 9891 3796 9881
TIME...MOT...LOC 2315Z 314DEG 13KT 3791 9889
THUNDERSTORM DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...2.00 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH
$$
SUGDEN593
WWUS53 KDDC 252318
SVSDDC
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Dodge City KS
618 PM CDT Sat Apr 25 2026
KSC185-252327-
/O.CAN.KDDC.SV.W.0011.000000T0000Z-260425T2345Z/
Stafford KS-
618 PM CDT Sat Apr 25 2026
...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR SOUTHWESTERN STAFFORD COUNTY
IS CANCELLED...
The storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area.
Therefore, the warning has been cancelled. However, small hail,
gusty winds and heavy rain are still possible with this thunderstorm.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM CDT for
south central Kansas.
&&
LAT...LON 3785 9859 3782 9890 3784 9894 3788 9896
3793 9895 3795 9891 3796 9881
TIME...MOT...LOC 2316Z 314DEG 13KT 3790 9888
$$
SUGDENWhat 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 Apr 25, 5:34 PM CDT, 19 minutes earlier. Its key messages:
- A slight chance of severe storms are expected east of Highway 183 this afternoon with the best chance further east late afternoon into this evening. Large hail and damaging winds are the main concern
- Severe storms are expected tomorrow afternoon with the best chance across central Kansas. Large hail and damaging winds are expected with a few tornadoes possible
- Another disturbance is expected to move through the area Wednesday night through Thursday. As of now these storms are not expected to be severe
Area forecast discussion, Apr 25, 5:34 PM CDT, 19 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Dodge City KS 534 PM CDT Sat Apr 25 2026 ...Updated Aviation... .KEY MESSAGES... - A slight chance of severe storms are expected east of Highway 183 this afternoon with the best chance further east late afternoon into this evening. Large hail and damaging winds are the main concern - Severe storms are expected tomorrow afternoon with the best chance across central Kansas. Large hail and damaging winds are expected with a few tornadoes possible - Another disturbance is expected to move through the area Wednesday night through Thursday. As of now these storms are not expected to be severe && .DISCUSSION... Issued at 1231 PM CDT Sat Apr 25 2026 A subtle shortwave will approach the area this afternoon interacting with a cold front that is currently bisecting the forecast area. Surface dew points will be in the 50s across southwest Kansas, reflecting only modest low-level moisture advection ahead of the boundary. Deep-layer shear (+30 knots) will be sufficient to support organized convection along and ahead of this front where moderate instability will be observed (+1000 J/kg). Thunderstorm initiation is favored east of Highway 183 with the best chance even further east later this afternoon before pushing into Wichita's area this evening. The primary hazards with any developing storms will be large hail and damaging winds, driven by steep mid-level lapse rates and sufficient downdraft potential. Tornado risk remains negligible due to weak low-level shear and low storm-relative helicity. Coverage is expected to remain isolated to widely scattered. Winds will generally be from the southeast ahead of the aforementioned cold front with northerly winds behind this front. Skies will become mostly clear behind this front with partly cloud skies ahead of this front. Highs today will range from the upper 60s north to upper 70s south. Low clouds will increase in coverage tonight as moisture pools into the area. There could even be a few pockets of drizzle after midnight. Skies will be mostly cloudy with lows ranging from the low 40s across west central Kansas to low 50s across south central Kansas. Tomorrow, a more vigorous upper-level shortwave will advance across the central Rockies and into the Central Plains, accompanied by strengthening southwesterly flow aloft. This will promote deeper moisture return with a warm front moving north into the area by the afternoon. The resulting environment is highly conducive to intense convective development, particularly during the afternoon and evening across central Kansas. Model guidance indicates favorable parameters for supercell organization: MLCAPE values potentially exceeding 2000-3000 J/kg, effective bulk shear of 40-50 kt, and storm-relative helicity supporting rotation. All severe hazards are possible, including very large hail (2+ inches), damaging straight- line winds (60+ mph gusts), and a conditional risk for strong tornadoes if discrete supercells can mature. Convective evolution remains somewhat uncertain—some guidance depicts long- track supercells traversing the area, while others suggest more linear or clustered modes. Regardless, the threat level represents the highest severe-weather potential of the season thus far for portions of southwest Kansas. As of now the highest probability of severe storms will be across central Kansas with lesser amounts as you head southwest. Skies will be mostly cloudy in the morning with clearing expected in the afternoon. Highs look to range from the mid 60s along the I-70 corridor to low 80s across far southwestern Kansas. Dry conditions are expected tomorrow night as the activity moves out of the area. Lows tomorrow night are expected to range from the low 40s across west central Kansas to low 50s across south central Kansas. Dry conditions are then expected during the early part of the week with a cold front moving through the area Monday with high pressure across the area Tuesday. Ensemble models then suggest a system to move through the area mid week with increased precipitation chances Wednesday night through Thursday. As of now, no severe weather is expected with this system. Dry conditions then return late week. As for temperatures, highs will generally be in the 60s north to upper 70s south Monday through Wednesday with 60s on Thursday and Friday. Lows will generally be in the upper 30s and 40s. && .AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z MONDAY/... Issued at 534 PM CDT Sat Apr 25 2026 High confidence of flight categories degrading rapidly this evening, with IFR/LIFR stratus spreading south in the post cold front environment. Modest reductions in visibility in BR/FG/DZ are also likely through Sunday morning. Elevated north winds are expected through 06z Sun, gusting 20-25 kts. Winds will trend light and variable Sunday morning, and become SEly after 18z Sun. Stratus will be slow to erode Sunday, but VFR is expected to return to GCK/LBL/DDC by 21z Sun, and ceilings should improve to MVFR at HYS by 21z Sun. Kept thunderstorm mention out of all TAFs, with insufficent confidence of placement through this TAF period. && .DDC WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... None. && DISCUSSION...Hovorka_42 AVIATION...Turner
In the hours before
Local storm report, Apr 25, 5:02 PM CDT, 51 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Dodge City KS
502 PM CDT Sat Apr 25 2026
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0500 PM Hail Rush Center 38.47N 99.31W
04/25/2026 M1.00 Inch Rush KS Public
&&Local storm report, Apr 25, 5:11 PM CDT, 42 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Dodge City KS
511 PM CDT Sat Apr 25 2026
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0400 PM Hail 2 WNW La Crosse 38.54N 99.34W
04/25/2026 M1.25 Inch Rush KS Public
&&Local storm report, Apr 25, 5:17 PM CDT, 36 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Dodge City KS
517 PM CDT Sat Apr 25 2026
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0450 PM Hail 2 WNW La Crosse 38.54N 99.34W
04/25/2026 M1.25 Inch Rush KS Public
Corrects previous hail report from 2 WNW La
Crosse.
&&Local storm report, Apr 25, 5:18 PM CDT, 35 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Dodge City KS
518 PM CDT Sat Apr 25 2026
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0510 PM Hail 1 N Rush Center 38.47N 99.31W
04/25/2026 E1.00 Inch Rush KS Public
&&Special weather statement, Apr 25, 5:24 PM CDT, 29 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Dodge City KS
524 PM CDT Sat Apr 25 2026
KSZ046-065-252315-
Rush KS-Pawnee KS-
524 PM CDT Sat Apr 25 2026
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHEASTERN PAWNEE AND
SOUTHEASTERN RUSH COUNTIES THROUGH 615 PM CDT...
At 524 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Timken, moving southeast at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Nickel size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible.
This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of northeastern Pawnee
and southeastern Rush 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.
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.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM CDT for
south central and central Kansas.
&&
LAT...LON 3823 9907 3840 9932 3847 9922 3845 9903
3826 9903
TIME...MOT...LOC 2224Z 295DEG 12KT 3842 9921
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.88 IN
MAX WIND GUST...<30 MPH
SUGDENLocal storm report, Apr 25, 5:28 PM CDT, 25 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Dodge City KS
528 PM CDT Sat Apr 25 2026
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0526 PM Hail 4 NE Zook 38.11N 99.04W
04/25/2026 E1.00 Inch Pawnee KS Public
&&The office that day
Everything else NWS Dodge City, KS issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 25, 3:02 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | DDC | Trego | 28 min |
| Apr 25, 3:24 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | DDC | Rush | 51 min |
| Apr 25, 3:38 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | DDC | Ness, Rush | 49 min |
| Apr 25, 4:27 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | DDC | Rush | 48 min |
| Apr 25, 4:30 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | DDC | Pawnee | 45 min |
| Apr 25, 4:38 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | DDC | Pawnee | 52 min |
| Apr 25, 5:05 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | DDC | Rush | 20 min |
| Apr 25, 5:22 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | DDC | Pawnee, Stafford | 32 min |
| Apr 25, 5:24 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | DDC | Pawnee | 51 min |
| Apr 25, 6:03 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | DDC | Pawnee, Stafford | 23 min |
| Apr 25, 6:17 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | DDC | Pratt, Stafford | 27 min |
| Apr 25, 6:34 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | DDC | Pratt | 29 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; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.