First published Oct 13, 2026, 10:34:15 PM UTC · Last updated Oct 13, 2026, 10:34:15 PM UTC

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued October 13 at 5:20PM CDT until October 13 at 6:00PM CDT by NWS Dodge City KS

The National Weather Service in Dodge City warned of a severe thunderstorm affecting southern Barber County, Kansas, until 6:00 p.m. CDT on October 13, 2026. The alert reported radar-indicated half-dollar-size hail and expected vehicle damage, and instructed people to move to an interior room on the lowest floor.

Why it matters

The warning included an instruction to take shelter while the storm threat was active.

Location

Categories: severe-weather-and-natural-disasters

Generated scores

Scores are based on the cited reporting and use a 1–10 scale. Read the methodology.

Confidence: 7/10How certain the assessment is based on the clarity and evidence in the cited reporting.
Geographic reach: 3/10How widely the event reaches, from a local area (1) to worldwide impact (10).
Global importance: 2/10The event's broader significance, from limited importance (1) to major global importance (10).
Impact magnitude: 3/10The scale or severity of the real-world impact, from minor (1) to extreme (10).
Positivity: 2/10How harmful or beneficial the event is, from strongly harmful (1) to strongly positive (10).
Urgency: 8/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

Primary official sources

U.S. National Weather Service Alerts NWS Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued October 13 at 5:20PM CDT until October 13 at 6:00PM CDT by NWS Dodge City KS

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