Special Weather Statement for Scott; Kearny; Finney
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What is happening
At 632 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 14 miles west of Friend, moving southeast at 15 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Areas of blowing dust may reduce visibility. Dry lightning strikes may pose a wildfire risk. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree...
What the bulletin says to do
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm. Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe shelter inside a building or vehicle.
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Bulletin details
At 632 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 14 miles west of Friend, moving southeast at 15 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Areas of blowing dust may reduce visibility. Dry lightning strikes may pose a wildfire risk. 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 northeastern Kearny, northwestern Finney and southwestern Scott Counties.
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Special Weather Statement issued August 9 at 6:32PM 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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