Special Weather Statement for Morton
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What you need to know
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- Morton
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What is happening
At 450 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10 miles west of Richfield, moving east at 20 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 hail damage to vegetation is...
What the bulletin says to do
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.
Full official description
Bulletin details
At 450 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10 miles west of Richfield, moving east at 20 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 hail damage to vegetation is possible. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Richfield around 505 PM CDT.
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- Alert
Special Weather Statement issued July 23 at 4:50PM CDT by NWS Dodge City KS
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Source and limitations
Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Dodge City KS. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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