Dodge City, KS – Severe thunderstorms are moving across west and central Kansas this evening, prompting urgent warnings for residents in Trego, Ellis, and Comanche counties.
According to the National Weather Service in Dodge City, a severe thunderstorm was detected by radar at 7:40 p.m., located near Ogallah and tracking northeast at 10 mph. The storm is producing wind gusts up to 60 mph and quarter-size hail, threatening to cause damage to vehicles, roofs, siding, and trees. The warning is active for northeastern Trego County and northwestern Ellis County until 8:30 p.m.
A separate severe thunderstorm remains active in Comanche County until 8 p.m., with storms along a line from near Cullison to eight miles southeast of Buttermilk, moving east at 15 mph. According to the weather service, radar indicated wind gusts up to 60 mph are possible, with the potential for hail up to three-quarters of an inch in diameter. Communities most at risk include Coldwater, Wilmore, and Buttermilk.
The National Weather Service advises all residents to move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Torrential rainfall is accompanying these storms, increasing the risk of flash flooding. Authorities urge the public not to drive through flooded roadways, as conditions can deteriorate quickly.
The storms are currently affecting primarily rural areas but may impact travel and pose risks to personal property. Residents should remain alert for additional warnings and updates as the situation develops.
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