Dodge City, Kansas – Isolated thunderstorms could ignite across southwest Kansas this afternoon, with the greatest risk centered around Dodge City and surrounding areas after 2 p.m. CDT.
According to the National Weather Service in Dodge City, satellite and radar data show towering cumulus clouds forming from Dighton to Minneola, signaling early signs of convective development. The main threat zone—highlighted in yellow—includes Garden City, Meade, Ashland, and Buffalo, where conditions are primed for widely scattered storms.
Drivers along U.S. Routes 50 and 283 should prepare for sudden downpours, gusty winds, and reduced visibility. While severe weather isn’t guaranteed, any storm that forms may bring brief heavy rain and lightning, especially during peak afternoon travel hours. Residents are encouraged to monitor alerts and secure outdoor items in case of wind gusts.
This marks the latest round of pop-up summer convection typical of early September in western Kansas, though recent dry spells may reduce storm longevity.
Storms are expected to dissipate after sunset, but additional updates may be issued if stronger cells develop or shift eastward.
