Special Weather Statement, NWS Dodge City, KS

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Dodge City KS
149 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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.MESOSCALE DISCUSSION...
Issued at 149 PM CDT Tue Jun 9 2026

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 /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z WEDNESDAY/...
Issued at 126 PM CDT Tue Jun 9 2026

VFR conditions are expected this afternoon with mostly clear
skies. Thunderstorms are expected to move across the TAF sites
this evening bringing the possibility of MVFR ceilings and
visibilities. VFR conditions then return for the rest of the
night into tomorrow. Winds will generally be from the south
gusting to over 30 knots this afternoon into this evening.

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

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

KSZ074-075-084-085-092030-
Stanton KS-Stevens KS-Grant KS-Morton KS-
236 PM CDT Tue Jun 9 2026

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT MORTON...SOUTHWESTERN GRANT...
WESTERN STEVENS AND STANTON COUNTIES THROUGH 330 PM CDT...

At 233 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms developing
across southern Morton County and far eastern Baca County, Colorado.
Individual storms were moving northeast at 35 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. Cloud-to-ground lightning with little rainfall
         may spark grass fires.

This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of Morton,
southwestern Grant, western Stevens and Stanton 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.

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LAT...LON 3763 10204 3754 10130 3700 10131 3699 10204
TIME...MOT...LOC 1933Z 220DEG 32KT 3712 10175

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

UMSCHEID

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

KSZ061-062-074-075-092030-
Stanton KS-Kearny KS-Hamilton KS-Grant KS-
238 PM CDT Tue Jun 9 2026

...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT HAMILTON...KEARNY...NORTHWESTERN
GRANT AND NORTHERN STANTON COUNTIES THROUGH 330 PM CDT/230 PM MDT/...

At 237 PM CDT/137 PM MDT/, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of
strong thunderstorms 12 miles southwest of Lakin, moving northeast at
35 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. Cloud-to-ground lightning with little
         rainfall may spark grass fires.

This strong thunderstorm will be near...
  Lakin around 250 PM CDT.

Other locations in the path of this storm include Deerfield.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

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LAT...LON 3826 10204 3826 10111 3785 10111 3754 10141
      3763 10204
TIME...MOT...LOC 1937Z 220DEG 32KT 3780 10139

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

UMSCHEID

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

KSZ043-062-063-092100-
Finney KS-Kearny KS-Scott KS-
316 PM CDT Tue Jun 9 2026

...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT NORTHEASTERN KEARNY...
NORTHWESTERN FINNEY AND SOUTHERN SCOTT COUNTIES THROUGH 400 PM CDT...

At 315 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms 8 miles north of Deerfield, moving northeast at 35 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. Cloud-to-ground lightning with little
         rainfall may spark grass fires.

This strong thunderstorm will be near...
  Friend around 335 PM CDT.

Other locations in the path of this storm include Shallow Water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

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

&&

LAT...LON 3848 10069 3827 10069 3800 10095 3803 10134
      3826 10123 3827 10112 3848 10113 3856 10109
TIME...MOT...LOC 2015Z 220DEG 31KT 3811 10111

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

UMSCHEID