Dodge City, KS – Residents across western Kansas should prepare for possible severe weather this evening, with isolated thunderstorms forecast to bring large hail.
According to the National Weather Service (NWS) office in Dodge City, isolated severe storms are most likely between 4 p.m. and 9 p.m. Tuesday, September 9, 2025, with the highest risk centered over far western Kansas counties. The primary hazard is very large hail, though damaging wind gusts could also occur later in the night between 11 p.m. and 2 a.m.
The NWS notes that the favored storm corridor includes Syracuse, Lakin, Garden City, and Scott City, with a slight risk (level 2 of 5) in those areas. A broader marginal risk zone stretches across portions of southwest Kansas.
While the outlook highlights the potential for strong storms, meteorologists emphasize that the overall chance of severe weather at any single location remains below 10 percent. This means storms will be scattered and not widespread, but any cell that develops could become intense.
Residents are urged to monitor forecasts and have multiple ways to receive warnings this evening. Drivers and outdoor workers should remain alert for sudden changes in weather, especially during the evening commute.
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