Dodge City, KS – Southwestern and central Kansas residents should prepare for showers and possible thunderstorms late Saturday into Sunday, according to the National Weather Service (NWS) in Dodge City.
Forecasters said Wednesday that storms are expected to arrive in extreme southwest Kansas around 7 p.m. Saturday, spreading into Dodge City and Ness City between 8 p.m. and 2 a.m. Sunday. Stafford and Pratt may not see rainfall until closer to 1–3 p.m. Sunday.
According to the NWS, this is not expected to be a widespread heavy rain event. Probabilities for measurable rain remain moderate, ranging from 20% to 40% for a quarter inch or more. Hays currently has the highest chance at 41%, followed by Liberal at 39%, Dodge City at 33%, and Colby at 27%.
The storms are expected to be weak or only marginally severe, meaning widespread damage is not anticipated. However, forecasters caution that localized downpours and thunder may still affect travel, outdoor events, and weekend plans across the region.
Residents are encouraged to monitor local forecasts for updated timing and rainfall amounts as the weekend approaches.
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