Dodge City, KS – A line of storms is forecast to develop in Colorado later today and will move across northwest and north-central Kansas during the late evening and overnight hours. The main threat will be wind gusts up to 65 mph, and a few storms could contain hail up to quarter size.
According to the US National Weather Service in Dodge City, the storms will begin to form in eastern Colorado this afternoon, moving into Kansas after sunset. Initially, storms will present a hail and strong wind threat in the evening, with the primary overnight threat being high winds.
Residents in the affected areas are advised to take precautions. The severe weather is expected to start between 9 p.m. and 3 a.m. Thursday. Indoor shelter is recommended, and campers at local lakes should prepare for the storms.
The current weather in Dodge City is 70°F and cloudy, with a high of 101°F expected today. Tomorrow, winds will persist with a high of 83°F. Friday will see cooler temperatures at 75°F, followed by a 40% chance of rain on Saturday, with highs around 76°F. Sunday and Monday will see a slight warming trend, with temperatures reaching 84°F and 85°F, respectively.