WWUS83 KDDC 020102 SPSDDC Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Dodge City KS 802 PM CDT Sat Jun 1 2024 KSZ077-078-087-020130- Gray KS-Meade KS-Ford KS- 802 PM CDT Sat Jun 1 2024 ...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTHWESTERN FORD...NORTHEASTERN MEADE AND SOUTHEASTERN GRAY COUNTIES THROUGH 830 PM CDT... At 802 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8 miles southeast of Copeland, moving east at 20 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 storm will remain over mainly rural areas of southwestern Ford, northeastern Meade and southeastern Gray Counties. 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 Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until midnight CDT for southwestern Kansas. && LAT...LON 3749 10063 3767 10038 3766 10000 3720 10030 TIME...MOT...LOC 0102Z 284DEG 19KT 3747 10049 MAX HAIL SIZE...0.88 IN MAX WIND GUST...55 MPH $$ UMSCHEID