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Special Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Dodge City, KS

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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Dodge City KS
504 PM CDT Thu Apr 25 2024

KSZ074-084-252245-
Stanton KS-Morton KS-
504 PM CDT Thu Apr 25 2024

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT MORTON AND SOUTHERN STANTON
COUNTIES THROUGH 545 PM CDT...

At 503 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Elkhart, moving northeast at 50 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and nickel 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 515 PM CDT.

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.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until midnight CDT for southwestern
Kansas.

&&

LAT...LON 3753 10193 3753 10153 3699 10181 3699 10197
      3702 10204
TIME...MOT...LOC 2203Z 205DEG 44KT 3706 10190

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.88 IN
MAX WIND GUST...55 MPH

$$

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