Severe Thunderstorm Warning 98, NWS Dodge City, KS

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Dodge City KS
522 PM CDT Tue Jun 9 2026

.KEY MESSAGES...

- Severe thunderstorms will be possible this afternoon into the
evening with the highest threat being between the lines of Rolla to
Garden City to Wakeeney and Beaver to Greensburg to Great Bend.

- Wind and hail will be the main concern initially, becoming more of
a wind threat as the storms form into a line. An isolated tornado
can not be ruled out

- A sight chance of severe storms will be possible across south
central and central Kansas tomorrow afternoon. Wind and hail will be
the main concern with these storms

- Temperatures around 100 degrees are expected Today and
along the KS/OK border tomorrow afternoon

- A wet and cooler pattern expected this weekend into the first
  part of next week

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.UPDATE...
Issued at 149 PM CDT Tue Jun 9 2026

...MESOSCALE DISCUSSION...

Cumulus clouds and initial storm development have started
across southeastern Colorado and far western Kansas over the
last few hours. Thunderstorms are expected to intensify in this
area by 20Z then spread eastward for the next few hours
thereafter. These initial storms will be capable of producing
large hail and damaging winds. Short range models then depict
these storms to congeal into a line of thunderstorms as they
trek eastward. This is when the main threat will become damaging
winds. SPC continues an enhanced threat of severe wind gust at
or above 75 mph between the lines of Rolla to Garden City to
Wakeeney and Beaver to Greensburg to Great Bend. In addition, if
any storms develop in front of this line a supercell could form
and an isolated tornado can not be ruled out. Instability
values of CAPE 2000+ J/kg and wind shear 30+ knots will be found
across western western Kansas with ample moisture at the lower
levels of the atmosphere. This will help these storms survive
into the evening hours. Storms are then expected to weaken after
10pm as they head closer to central Kansas.

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.DISCUSSION...
Issued at 126 PM CDT Tue Jun 9 2026

The main concern with the forecast will once again be the severe
threat and the temperatures soaring to around 100 degrees today and
tomorrow.

The synoptic pattern can be described as an upper level trough over
the Intermountain west today, shifting eastward into the Plains
tomorrow into Thursday. Upper level shortwaves will move around the
periphery of this trough and towards the Central Plains this
afternoon and again tomorrow afternoon. Upper level zonal west to
east flow is then expected Thursday night through this weekend with
an upper level trough digging into the Plains late weekend into the
early part of next week.

For the actual forecast, high based thunderstorms are expected to
form across southeastern Colorado this afternoon then congeal into a
line of storms as they trek eastward across the CWA. Large hail and
damaging winds are expected initially, then turn into more of a wind
threat as they form into a line and head east. An isolated tornado
can not be ruled out, especially if any storms form ahead of this
line. SPC has maintained an enhanced risk of severe thunderstorms
between the lines of Rolla to Garden City to Wakeeney and Beaver to
Greensburg to Great Bend. This is where they believe some of the
storms could produce wind gusts at or above 75 mph. CAM models then
show these storms weakening late evening as they approach central
Kansas. Before these storms develop, expect strong southerly winds
this afternoon with highs reaching to around 100 degrees across the
entire CWA. Heat indices may approach 105 degrees across our eastern
zones this afternoon and a heat advisory was issued to account for
this.

After the storms move through or dissipate, expect cloudiness to
decrease overnight with mostly clear skies expected throughout the
day tomorrow. Winds will continue to be breezy and out of a
southerly direction overnight, shifting to the north behind a cold
front across the western half of the CWA after sunrise tomorrow.
This cold front will then move through the remainder of the CWA
tomorrow afternoon. Highs tomorrow are progged to reach into the 90s
with the exception of along the KS/OK border where highs around 100
degrees will be found.

A few thunderstorms may form along the cold front late afternoon into
evening hours. The atmosphere ahead of the cold front will be very
unstable and any storms that do form will have the capability of
becoming severe. Large hail and damaging winds will be the main
concern with these storms. Storms should move out of the area
tomorrow evening with mostly clear skies and dry conditions expected
overnight through Thursday. Winds will become light and variable
behind the front tomorrow afternoon then shift to a southerly
direction tomorrow night. Mid range models show another cold front
moving through the area Thursday shifting winds back to the north.
As for temperatures, lows tomorrow night will range from around 60
degrees across west central Kansas to upper 70s across south central
Kansas. Highs Thursday look to range from the mid 80s across west
central Kansas to mid 90s across south central Kansas.

For the remainder of the forecast expect dry conditions Friday with
increased precipitation chances Friday night through the early part
of next week. Extended models show the possibility of an MCS or two
moving through the Plains sometime this weekend into the first part
of next week.  Future model runs will need to be watched to get a
better sense of timing and intensity. Temperatures during this time
frame will start out with highs around 90 Friday, mid to upper 90s
Saturday, then mid 70s to mid 80s Sunday into the first part of next
week. Lows look to fluctuate between the 50s and 60s.

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.AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z WEDNESDAY/...
Issued at 515 PM CDT Tue Jun 9 2026

Individual strong to severe thunderstorms will continue to track
northeast while the line itself moves slowly east across southwest
Kansas into central Kansas through late evening, potentially affecting
the vicinity of all TAF sites. Otherwise, primarily VFR conditions
are expected to prevail through early Wednesday. South- southwest
winds around 15 to 25kt with gusts up to 30kt are forecast to persist
through early Wednesday ahead of a lee side trough anchored near
and along the Colorado line.

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.DDC WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
Heat Advisory until 9 PM CDT this evening for KSZ066-081-090.

&&

UPDATE...Hovorka_42
DISCUSSION...Hovorka_42
AVIATION...JJohnson

Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Dodge City KS
502 PM CDT Tue Jun 9 2026

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0454 PM     Tstm Wnd Gst     3 NW Pierceville        37.92N 100.72W
06/09/2026  M58 MPH          Finney             KS   ASOS

            ASOS station KGCK Garden City.

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AS

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Dodge City KS
512 PM CDT Tue Jun 9 2026

KSZ075-076-084>086-092245-
Seward KS-Stevens KS-Grant KS-Haskell KS-Morton KS-
512 PM CDT Tue Jun 9 2026

...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT NORTHWESTERN SEWARD...
SOUTHEASTERN MORTON...SOUTHEASTERN GRANT...STEVENS AND WESTERN
HASKELL COUNTIES THROUGH 545 PM CDT...

At 512 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms along a line extending from near Sublette to near
Feterita. Movement was northeast 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...
  Satanta, Moscow, and Ryus around 520 PM CDT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CDT for
southwestern Kansas.

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LAT...LON 3699 10195 3767 10110 3765 10082 3737 10081
      3699 10156
TIME...MOT...LOC 2212Z 221DEG 36KT 3751 10094 3717 10155

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...55 MPH

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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Dodge City KS
513 PM CDT Tue Jun 9 2026

KSZ043-044-063-092245-
Finney KS-Lane KS-Scott KS-
513 PM CDT Tue Jun 9 2026

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTH CENTRAL FINNEY...
SOUTHEASTERN SCOTT AND SOUTHWESTERN LANE COUNTIES THROUGH 545 PM
CDT...

At 513 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10
miles east of Friend, moving northeast at 35 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and nickel size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
         possible.

This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of north central
Finney, southeastern Scott and southwestern Lane Counties.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

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 1000 PM CDT for
southwestern and west central Kansas.

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LAT...LON 3817 10078 3831 10084 3857 10062 3826 10031
TIME...MOT...LOC 2213Z 243DEG 31KT 3826 10071

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.88 IN
MAX WIND GUST...55 MPH

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Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Dodge City KS
538 PM CDT Tue Jun 9 2026

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0535 PM     Tstm Wnd Gst     4 ESE Kalvesta          38.04N 100.22W
06/09/2026  M67 MPH          Hodgeman           KS   Mesonet

            Davis Weatherlink station.

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AS

Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Dodge City KS
543 PM CDT Tue Jun 9 2026

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0515 PM     Tstm Wnd Gst     3 NW Pierceville        37.92N 100.72W
06/09/2026  M61 MPH          Finney             KS   ASOS

            ASOS station KGCK Garden City.

&&

AS

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Dodge City KS
547 PM CDT Tue Jun 9 2026

KSZ075-076-085-086-092315-
Seward KS-Stevens KS-Grant KS-Haskell KS-
547 PM CDT Tue Jun 9 2026

...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT NORTHWESTERN SEWARD...GRANT...
STEVENS AND HASKELL COUNTIES THROUGH 615 PM CDT...

At 546 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 8 miles northwest of Tice to 6 miles northwest
of Moscow to 8 miles north of Hough. Movement was northeast at 15
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...
  Hugoton, Ryus, and Feterita around 550 PM CDT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CDT for
southwestern Kansas.

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LAT...LON 3706 10156 3764 10147 3773 10066 3740 10067
      3732 10109 3700 10131 3699 10155
TIME...MOT...LOC 2246Z 235DEG 15KT 3761 10078 3736 10131 3699 10157

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...55 MPH

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