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High Wind Warning 1, NWS Dodge City, KS

March 6, 201727 counties in Kansas

NWS Dodge City, KS issued this high wind warning at Mar 6, 2017, 3:04 AM CST for 27 counties in Kansas. It took effect at Mar 6, 2017, 11:00 AM CST. It was in force for 8 hr. 8 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named, with what was reported inside it.

The facts

Issued
Mar 6, 2017, 3:04 AM CST (09:04 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 6, 2017, 11:00 AM CST
Expired
Mar 6, 2017, 7:19 PM CST
In force
8 hr
Issued by
NWS Dodge City, KS
All 27 counties

Barber County, KS, Clark County, KS, Comanche County, KS, Edwards County, KS, Ellis County, KS, Finney County, KS, Ford County, KS, Grant County, KS, Gray County, KS, Hamilton County, KS, Haskell County, KS, Hodgeman County, KS, Kearny County, KS, Kiowa County, KS, Lane County, KS, Meade County, KS, Morton County, KS, Ness County, KS, Pawnee County, KS, Pratt County, KS, Rush County, KS, Scott County, KS, Seward County, KS, Stafford County, KS, Stanton County, KS, Stevens County, KS, Trego County, KS

The radar

The Dodge City radar (KDDC), 22 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 09:07 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

What was reported inside it

TimeReportWhereRemark
Mar 6, 1:54 PM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 584 Nw Pierceville, KSASOS STATION GARDEN CITY REGIONAL AIRPORT /GCK/.
Mar 6, 2:15 PM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 582 Sw Hugoton, KSAWOS STATION HUGOTON /HQG/.
Mar 6, 2:20 PM CSTWILDFIRE9 Ssw Beeler, KSLOCATION OF THE WILDFIRE WAS ESTIMATED BASED ON SATELLITE.
Mar 6, 2:45 PM CSTWILDFIRERansom, KSREPORT RECEIVED THAT THREE STRUCTURES WERE ON FIRE.
Mar 6, 2:48 PM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 583 Ene Dodge City, KSASOS STATION DODGE CITY KS /DDC/.
Mar 6, 2:58 PM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 582 E Medicine Lodge, KSASOS STATION MEDICINE LODGE ASOS SITE /P28/.
Mar 6, 3:00 PM CSTWILDFIRE9 N Jetmore, KSLOCATION OF WILDFIRE IN NORTHERN HODGEMAN COUNTY WAS ESTIMATE.
Mar 6, 3:34 PM CSTWILDFIRE9 Nw Hayne, KSFIRE STARTED ON EAST SIDE OF HIGHWAY 83. ONE STRUCTURE WAS EVACUATED.

Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.

The nearest sounding before it

Dodge City, (KDDC), launched 00:00Z, 9.1 hours before the alert went out and 27 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Dodge City, at 00:00Z on 2017-03-06Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Dodge City, at 00:00Z on 2017-03-06The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 96 square meters per square second.19395878Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
4361 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
47 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
96 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
105 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

369 
WWUS73 KDDC 060904
NPWDDC

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Dodge City KS
304 AM CST Mon Mar 6 2017

KSZ030-043>045-061>064-074>078-084>088-070000-
/O.UPG.KDDC.HW.A.0001.170306T1700Z-170307T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KDDC.HW.W.0001.170306T1700Z-170307T0000Z/
Trego-Scott-Lane-Ness-Hamilton-Kearny-Finney-Hodgeman-Stanton-
Grant-Haskell-Gray-Ford-Morton-Stevens-Seward-Meade-Clark-
Including the cities of Wakeeney, Scott City, Scott State Lake, 
Dighton, Ness City, Syracuse, Lakin, Deerfield, Garden City, 
Jetmore, Hanston, Johnson City, Ulysses, Sublette, Satanta, 
Cimarron, Montezuma, Dodge City, Elkhart, Hugoton, Liberal, 
Meade, Plains City, Fowler, Ashland, and Minneola
304 AM CST Mon Mar 6 2017 /204 AM MST Mon Mar 6 2017/

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM CST /10 AM MST/ THIS
MORNING TO 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ THIS EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Dodge City has issued a High Wind
Warning, which is in effect from 11 AM CST /10 AM MST/ this
morning to 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ this evening. The High Wind Watch
is no longer in effect. 

* TIMING...11 AM TO 6 PM CST.

* WINDS...Sustained winds at 35 to 40 mph with gusts to 60 mph.

* IMPACTS...Minor structural damage could occur, tree branches 
  could be downed and power interruptions are possible. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts
of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage.

&&

$$

KSZ031-046-070000-
/O.NEW.KDDC.HW.W.0001.170306T1700Z-170307T0000Z/
Ellis-Rush-
Including the cities of Pheifer, Hays, and La Crosse
304 AM CST Mon Mar 6 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM
CST THIS EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Dodge City has issued a High Wind
Warning, which is in effect from 11 AM this morning to 6 PM CST
this evening. 

* TIMING...11 AM TO 6 PM CST.

* WINDS...Sustained winds at 35 to 40 mph with gusts to 60 mph.

* IMPACTS...Minor structural damage could occur, tree branches 
  could be downed and power interruptions are possible. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts
of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage.

&&

$$
4 follow-up statements
376 
WWUS73 KDDC 061758
NPWDDC

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Dodge City KS
1158 AM CST Mon Mar 6 2017

KSZ030-031-043>046-061>064-074>078-084>088-070200-
/O.NEW.KDDC.DU.Y.0001.170306T1758Z-170307T0200Z/
/O.CON.KDDC.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-170307T0000Z/
Trego-Ellis-Scott-Lane-Ness-Rush-Hamilton-Kearny-Finney-Hodgeman-
Stanton-Grant-Haskell-Gray-Ford-Morton-Stevens-Seward-Meade-Clark-
Including the cities of Wakeeney, Pheifer, Hays, Scott City, 
Scott State Lake, Dighton, Ness City, La Crosse, Syracuse, Lakin,
Deerfield, Garden City, Jetmore, Hanston, Johnson City, Ulysses, 
Sublette, Satanta, Cimarron, Montezuma, Dodge City, Elkhart, 
Hugoton, Liberal, Meade, Plains City, Fowler, Ashland, 
and Minneola
1158 AM CST Mon Mar 6 2017 /1058 AM MST Mon Mar 6 2017/

...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CST /7 PM MST/ THIS
EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/
THIS EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Dodge City has issued a Blowing
Dust Advisory, which is in effect until 8 PM CST /7 PM MST/ this
evening. 

* TIMING...Now through 8 pm CST.

* WINDS...Sustained winds at 35 to 40 mph with gusts to 60 mph.

* VISIBILITY...2 to 4 miles in blowing dust with locally reduced
  visibilities below half a mile.

* Impacts...Minor structural damage could occur, tree branches
  could be downed and power interruptions are possible. Blowing
  dust may lead to hazardous driving conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts
of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage.

A Blowing Dust Advisory means that blowing dust will restrict
visibilities. Travelers are urged to use caution.

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment, Bureau of Air,
Recommends that you take preventative measures during this
blowing dust event, such as staying inddor or wearing protective
breathing masks if outside. High dust concentrations can cause
respiratory problems, decrease lung activity, aggravate Asthma,
and lead to potential heart-related problems, especially with
children, elderly, or those with pre existing respiratory
conditions.

&&

$$

KSZ065-079-080-089-070200-
/O.NEW.KDDC.DU.Y.0001.170306T1758Z-170307T0200Z/
Pawnee-Edwards-Kiowa-Comanche-
Including the cities of Larned, Kinsley, Lewis, Greensburg, 
Haviland, Coldwater, Lake Coldwater, and Protection
1158 AM CST Mon Mar 6 2017

...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CST THIS EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Dodge City has issued a Blowing
Dust Advisory, which is in effect until 8 PM CST this evening. 

* TIMING...Now through 8 pm CST.

* WINDS...Sustained winds at 35 to 40 mph with gusts to 60 mph.

* VISIBILITY...2 to 4 miles in blowing dust with locally reduced
  visibilities below half a mile.

* IMPACTS...Minor structural damage could occur, tree branches 
  could be downed and power interruptions are possible. Blowing
  dust may lead to hazardous driving conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Blowing Dust Advisory means that blowing dust will restrict
visibilities. Travelers are urged to use caution.

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment, Bureau of Air,
Recommends that you take preventative measures during this
blowing dust event, such as staying inddor or wearing protective
breathing masks if outside. High dust concentrations can cause
respiratory problems, decrease lung activity, aggravate Asthma,
and lead to potential heart-related problems, especially with
children, elderly, or those with pre existing respiratory
conditions.

&&

$$
701 
WWUS73 KDDC 061842
NPWDDC

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Dodge City KS
1242 PM CST Mon Mar 6 2017

KSZ030-031-043>046-061>064-074>078-084>088-070200-
/O.EXT.KDDC.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-170307T0200Z/
/O.CON.KDDC.DU.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-170307T0200Z/
Trego-Ellis-Scott-Lane-Ness-Rush-Hamilton-Kearny-Finney-Hodgeman-
Stanton-Grant-Haskell-Gray-Ford-Morton-Stevens-Seward-Meade-Clark-
Including the cities of Wakeeney, Pheifer, Hays, Scott City, 
Scott State Lake, Dighton, Ness City, La Crosse, Syracuse, Lakin,
Deerfield, Garden City, Jetmore, Hanston, Johnson City, Ulysses, 
Sublette, Satanta, Cimarron, Montezuma, Dodge City, Elkhart, 
Hugoton, Liberal, Meade, Plains City, Fowler, Ashland, 
and Minneola
1242 PM CST Mon Mar 6 2017 /1142 AM MST Mon Mar 6 2017/

...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CST /7 PM MST/ THIS
EVENING...
...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CST /7 PM
MST/ THIS EVENING...

* TIMING...Now through 8 pm CST.

* WINDS...Sustained winds at 35 to 40 mph with gusts to 60 mph.

* VISIBILITY...2 to 4 miles in blowing dust with locally reduced 
  visibilities below half a mile. 

* Impacts...Minor structural damage could occur, tree branches 
  could be downed and power interruptions are possible. Blowing 
  dust may lead to hazardous driving conditions. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts
of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage.

A Blowing Dust Advisory means that blowing dust will restrict
visibilities. Travelers are urged to use caution.

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment, Bureau of Air,
Recommends that you take preventative measures during this
blowing dust event, such as staying indoor or wearing protective
breathing masks if outside. High dust concentrations can cause
respiratory problems, decrease lung activity, aggravate Asthma,
and lead to potential heart-related problems, especially with
children, elderly, or those with pre existing respiratory
conditions.

&&

$$

KSZ065-079-080-089-070200-
/O.CON.KDDC.DU.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-170307T0200Z/
Pawnee-Edwards-Kiowa-Comanche-
Including the cities of Larned, Kinsley, Lewis, Greensburg, 
Haviland, Coldwater, Lake Coldwater, and Protection
1242 PM CST Mon Mar 6 2017

...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CST THIS
EVENING...

* TIMING...Now through 8 pm CST.

* WINDS...Sustained winds at 35 to 40 mph with gusts to 60 mph.

* VISIBILITY...2 to 4 miles in blowing dust with locally reduced 
  visibilities below half a mile. 

* IMPACTS...Minor structural damage could occur, tree branches 
  could be downed and power interruptions are possible. Blowing 
  dust may lead to hazardous driving conditions. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Blowing Dust Advisory means that blowing dust will restrict
visibilities. Travelers are urged to use caution.

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment, Bureau of Air,
Recommends that you take preventative measures during this
blowing dust event, such as staying indoor or wearing protective
breathing masks if outside. High dust concentrations can cause
respiratory problems, decrease lung activity, aggravate Asthma,
and lead to potential heart-related problems, especially with
children, elderly, or those with pre existing respiratory
conditions.

&&

$$
069 
WWUS73 KDDC 061939
NPWDDC

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Dodge City KS
139 PM CST Mon Mar 6 2017

KSZ065-079-080-089-070200-
/O.EXA.KDDC.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-170307T0200Z/
/O.CON.KDDC.DU.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-170307T0200Z/
Pawnee-Edwards-Kiowa-Comanche-
Including the cities of Larned, Kinsley, Lewis, Greensburg, 
Haviland, Coldwater, Lake Coldwater, and Protection
139 PM CST Mon Mar 6 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CST THIS EVENING...
...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CST THIS
EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Dodge City has issued a High Wind
Warning, which is in effect until 8 PM CST this evening. 

* TIMING...Now through 8 pm CST.

* WINDS...Sustained winds at 35 to 40 mph with gusts to 60 mph.

* VISIBILITY...2 to 4 miles in blowing dust with locally reduced 
  visibilities below half a mile. 

* IMPACTS...Minor structural damage could occur, tree branches 
  could be downed and power interruptions are possible. Blowing 
  dust may lead to hazardous driving conditions. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Blowing Dust Advisory means that blowing dust will restrict
visibilities. Travelers are urged to use caution.

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment, Bureau of Air,
Recommends that you take preventative measures during this
blowing dust event, such as staying indoor or wearing protective
breathing masks if outside. High dust concentrations can cause
respiratory problems, decrease lung activity, aggravate Asthma,
and lead to potential heart-related problems, especially with
children, elderly, or those with pre existing respiratory
conditions.

&&

$$

KSZ066-081-090-070200-
/O.EXA.KDDC.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-170307T0200Z/
Stafford-Pratt-Barber-
Including the cities of St. John, Stafford, Macksville, Pratt, 
Medicine Lodge, and Kiowa
139 PM CST Mon Mar 6 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CST THIS EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Dodge City has issued a High Wind
Warning, which is in effect until 8 PM CST this evening. 

* TIMING...Now through 8 pm CST.

* WINDS...Sustained winds at 35 to 40 mph with gusts to 60 mph.

* VISIBILITY...2 to 4 miles in blowing dust with locally reduced 
  visibilities below half a mile. 

* Impacts...Minor structural damage could occur, tree branches 
  could be downed and power interruptions are possible. Blowing 
  dust may lead to hazardous driving conditions. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts
of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage.

A Blowing Dust Advisory means that blowing dust will restrict
visibilities. Travelers are urged to use caution.

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment, Bureau of Air,
Recommends that you take preventative measures during this
blowing dust event, such as staying indoor or wearing protective
breathing masks if outside. High dust concentrations can cause
respiratory problems, decrease lung activity, aggravate Asthma,
and lead to potential heart-related problems, especially with
children, elderly, or those with pre existing respiratory
conditions.

&&

$$

KSZ030-031-043>046-061>064-074>078-084>088-070200-
/O.CON.KDDC.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-170307T0200Z/
/O.CON.KDDC.DU.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-170307T0200Z/
Trego-Ellis-Scott-Lane-Ness-Rush-Hamilton-Kearny-Finney-Hodgeman-
Stanton-Grant-Haskell-Gray-Ford-Morton-Stevens-Seward-Meade-Clark-
Including the cities of Wakeeney, Pheifer, Hays, Scott City, 
Scott State Lake, Dighton, Ness City, La Crosse, Syracuse, Lakin,
Deerfield, Garden City, Jetmore, Hanston, Johnson City, Ulysses, 
Sublette, Satanta, Cimarron, Montezuma, Dodge City, Elkhart, 
Hugoton, Liberal, Meade, Plains City, Fowler, Ashland, 
and Minneola
139 PM CST Mon Mar 6 2017 /1239 PM MST Mon Mar 6 2017/

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CST /7 PM MST/
THIS EVENING...
...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CST /7 PM
MST/ THIS EVENING...

* TIMING...Now through 8 pm CST.

* WINDS...Sustained winds at 35 to 40 mph with gusts to 60 mph.

* VISIBILITY...2 to 4 miles in blowing dust with locally reduced 
  visibilities below half a mile. 

* Impacts...Minor structural damage could occur, tree branches 
  could be downed and power interruptions are possible. Blowing 
  dust may lead to hazardous driving conditions. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts
of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage.

A Blowing Dust Advisory means that blowing dust will restrict
visibilities. Travelers are urged to use caution.

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment, Bureau of Air,
Recommends that you take preventative measures during this
blowing dust event, such as staying indoor or wearing protective
breathing masks if outside. High dust concentrations can cause
respiratory problems, decrease lung activity, aggravate Asthma,
and lead to potential heart-related problems, especially with
children, elderly, or those with pre existing respiratory
conditions.

&&

$$
027 
WWUS73 KDDC 070119
NPWDDC

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Dodge City KS
719 PM CST Mon Mar 6 2017

KSZ030-031-043>046-061>065-074>080-084>089-070230-
/O.CAN.KDDC.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-170307T0200Z/
/O.CAN.KDDC.DU.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-170307T0200Z/
Trego-Ellis-Scott-Lane-Ness-Rush-Hamilton-Kearny-Finney-Hodgeman-
Pawnee-Stanton-Grant-Haskell-Gray-Ford-Edwards-Kiowa-Morton-
Stevens-Seward-Meade-Clark-Comanche-
Including the cities of Wakeeney, Pheifer, Hays, Scott City, 
Scott State Lake, Dighton, Ness City, La Crosse, Syracuse, Lakin,
Deerfield, Garden City, Jetmore, Hanston, Larned, Johnson City, 
Ulysses, Sublette, Satanta, Cimarron, Montezuma, Dodge City, 
Kinsley, Lewis, Greensburg, Haviland, Elkhart, Hugoton, Liberal, 
Meade, Plains City, Fowler, Ashland, Minneola, Coldwater, 
Lake Coldwater, and Protection
719 PM CST Mon Mar 6 2017 /619 PM MST Mon Mar 6 2017/

...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...
...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Dodge City has cancelled the High
Wind Warning. The Blowing Dust Advisory has been cancelled. 

Winds have decreased below high wind criteria, and will continue
to weaken this evening. The high wind warning is cancelled. 

$$

KSZ066-081-090-070230-
/O.CAN.KDDC.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-170307T0200Z/
Stafford-Pratt-Barber-
Including the cities of St. John, Stafford, Macksville, Pratt, 
Medicine Lodge, and Kiowa
719 PM CST Mon Mar 6 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Dodge City has cancelled the High
Wind Warning. 

Winds have decreased below high wind criteria, and will continue
to weaken this evening. The high wind warning is cancelled. 

$$

TURNER

The office that day

Everything else NWS Dodge City, KS issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 6, 11:58 AM CSTBlowing Dust AdvisoryDDCClark, Comanche, Edwards, Ellis, Finney, Ford and 18 more7 hr
Mar 6, 12:51 PM CSTRed Flag WarningDDCBarber, Clark, Comanche, Edwards, Ellis, Finney and 21 more30 hr

Nearby

High Wind Warnings in Kansas, 2017Every high wind warning in 2017

Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.