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Special Weather Statement for Morton; Stevens

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Morton, Stevens
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What is happening

At 928 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8 miles northwest of Wilburton. This thunderstorm was nearly stationary. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Blowing dust leading to localized reduced visibilities and lightning induced grassland fires. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds...

What the bulletin says to do

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Blowing dust may reduce visibilities locally.

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Bulletin details

At 928 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8 miles northwest of Wilburton. This thunderstorm was nearly stationary. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Blowing dust leading to localized reduced visibilities and lightning induced grassland fires. 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 Morton and western Stevens Counties.

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    Special Weather Statement issued August 8 at 9:29PM CDT by NWS Dodge City KS

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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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