Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Coats Area in Northern Barber and Pratt Counties, KS
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A Severe Thunderstorm Warning is in effect for northern Barber County and Pratt County in south central Kansas until 9:00 PM CDT on September 12.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- South Central Kansas
- Issued
- September 13, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Dodge City KS
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Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Dodge City KS has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for northern Barber County and Pratt County in south central Kansas. The alert is effective from September 12 at 8:10 PM CDT until September 12 at 9:00 PM CDT.
Affected Areas
Northern Barber County in south central Kansas and Pratt County in south central Kansas. The storm was located near Coats at 8:10 PM CDT and will be near Pratt around 8:20 PM CDT. Other locations in the path include Cairo and Preston.
What You Should Do
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm and may lead to flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Expected Conditions
At 8:10 PM CDT a severe thunderstorm was located near Coats moving northeast at 25 mph. Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail (1.00 inch). Hail damage to vehicles is expected along with wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Timeline
The warning is effective from September 12 at 8:10 PM CDT until September 12 at 9:00 PM CDT.
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