{"url_path":"/weather/alerts/2.49.0.1.840.0.12b6bfe1507b5915925b1db4ebfa7db8694cb47b.001.1","section_key":"alert","section_title":"Special Weather Statement issued September 25 at 5:30PM CDT by NWS Dodge City KS","topic":"weather","document":{"doc_type":"alert","doc_date":"2026-09-25","source_url":"https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn%3Aoid%3A2.49.0.1.840.0.12b6bfe1507b5915925b1db4ebfa7db8694cb47b.001.1","accession_number":null,"cik":null,"ticker":null,"issuer_name":null,"edgar_url":null,"primary_entity_key":null,"primary_entity_name":"NWS Dodge City KS"},"word_count":147,"has_tables":false,"body_markdown":"# Special Weather Statement: Special Weather Statement issued September 25 at 5:30PM CDT by NWS Dodge City KS\n\n**Severity:** Moderate\n**Certainty:** Observed\n**Urgency:** Expected\n**Areas:** Kiowa; Pratt; Barber\n**Issued by:** NWS Dodge City KS\n**Sent:** 2026-09-25T17:30:00-05:00\n**Effective:** 2026-09-25T17:30:00-05:00\n**Expires:** 2026-09-25T18:15:00-05:00\n\n## Description\nAt 530 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near\nCroft, moving northeast at 10 mph.\n\nHAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph.\n\nSOURCE...Radar indicated.\n\nIMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around\nunsecured objects.\n\nThis storm will remain over mainly rural areas of northeastern Kiowa,\nnorthwestern Barber and Pratt Counties.\n\n## Instructions\nIf outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.\n\nTorrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to\nlocalized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded\nroadways.\n\nFrequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.\nLightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe\nshelter inside a building or vehicle."}