Dodge City, KS – Residents in southwest Kansas should prepare for the possibility of stray isolated thunderstorms this evening, as weather officials predict mild temperatures in the 60s and 70s overnight.
According to the US National Weather Service in Dodge City, a stray isolated thunderstorm or two may develop across extreme southwest Kansas through late Tuesday evening. The agency’s latest forecast, issued at 3:17 p.m., indicates overnight lows will range from the upper 60s in the west to the low and mid-70s across central and eastern sections of the region.
Forecasters note that southerly winds will persist, averaging between 10 and 20 mph, with occasional gusts reaching up to 30 mph. While widespread severe weather is not anticipated, residents are urged to remain weather aware, particularly those in areas highlighted for potential thunderstorm activity.
The weather service advises that while most locations will remain dry, a brief shower or thunderstorm is not out of the question, especially for communities near the Oklahoma border. Any storms that do develop are expected to move quickly and bring brief downpours and gusty winds.
Motorists traveling in the area tonight are encouraged to monitor local updates and use caution if storms develop, as sudden rainfall could lead to slick roads in isolated spots.
This latest advisory comes as part of ongoing efforts by the National Weather Service to keep Kansas residents informed of changing weather patterns, particularly during the active summer storm season.
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