Special Weather Statement for Scott; Lane; Kearny +1 more
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What is happening
At 640 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Modoc, moving southeast at 20 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Areas of blowing dust reducing visibility. Dry lightning strikes may pose a wildfire risk. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow...
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.
Full official description
Bulletin details
At 640 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Modoc, moving southeast at 20 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Areas of blowing dust reducing 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. Locations impacted include... Shallow Water.
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Special Weather Statement issued August 8 at 6:41PM 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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