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High Wind Watch 2, NWS Dodge City, KS

March 23, 201713 counties in Kansas

NWS Dodge City, KS issued this high wind watch at Mar 23, 2017, 3:56 AM CDT for 13 counties in Kansas. It took effect at Mar 24, 2017, 7:00 AM CDT. It was in force for .

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Mar 23, 2017, 3:56 AM CDT (08:56 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 24, 2017, 7:00 AM CDT
Expired
Mar 24, 2017, 1:25 AM CDT
In force
Issued by
NWS Dodge City, KS

Counties Finney County, KS, Grant County, KS, Gray County, KS, Hamilton County, KS, Haskell County, KS, Kearny County, KS, Lane County, KS, Meade County, KS, Morton County, KS, Scott County, KS, Seward County, KS, Stanton County, KS, Stevens County, KS

The nearest sounding before it

Dodge City, (KDDC), launched 00:00Z, 8.9 hours before the alert went out and 103 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 2017-03-23Temperature 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 2017-03-23The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 160 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
1630 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
45 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
160 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
242 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

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598 
WWUS73 KDDC 230856
NPWDDC

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Dodge City KS
356 AM CDT Thu Mar 23 2017

KSZ043-044-061>063-074>077-084>087-232100-
/O.NEW.KDDC.HW.A.0002.170324T1200Z-170325T0000Z/
Scott-Lane-Hamilton-Kearny-Finney-Stanton-Grant-Haskell-Gray-
Morton-Stevens-Seward-Meade-
Including the cities of Scott City, Scott State Lake, Dighton, 
Syracuse, Lakin, Deerfield, Garden City, Johnson City, Ulysses, 
Sublette, Satanta, Cimarron, Montezuma, Elkhart, Hugoton, 
Liberal, Meade, Plains City, and Fowler
356 AM CDT Thu Mar 23 2017 /256 AM MDT Thu Mar 23 2017/

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY
EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Dodge City has issued a High Wind
Watch, which is in effect from Friday morning through Friday
evening. 

* TIMING...Friday morning through Friday evening.

* WINDS...North winds 30 to 50 mph with gusts 55-60 mph.

* IMPACTS...Driving may be hazardous for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Watch means there is the potential for a hazardous
high wind event. Sustained winds of at least 40 mph...or gusts of
58 mph or stronger may occur. Continue to monitor the latest
forecasts.

&&

$$
4 follow-up statements
832 
WWUS73 KDDC 232048
NPWDDC

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Dodge City KS
348 PM CDT Thu Mar 23 2017

KSZ061-062-074-075-084-085-240900-
/O.UPG.KDDC.HW.A.0002.170324T1200Z-170325T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KDDC.HW.W.0002.170324T1200Z-170325T0000Z/
Hamilton-Kearny-Stanton-Grant-Morton-Stevens-
Including the cities of Syracuse, Lakin, Deerfield, Johnson City,
Ulysses, Elkhart, and Hugoton
348 PM CDT Thu Mar 23 2017 /248 PM MDT Thu Mar 23 2017/

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM CDT /6 AM MDT/ TO 7 PM
CDT /6 PM MDT/ FRIDAY...

The National Weather Service in Dodge City has issued a High Wind
Warning, which is in effect from 7 AM CDT /6 AM MDT/ to 7 PM CDT
/6 PM MDT/ Friday. The High Wind Watch is no longer in effect. 

* TIMING...Late Friday morning through Friday evening.

* WINDS...North winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts 55-60 mph.

* IMPACTS...Driving may be hazardous for high profile vehicles.

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.

&&

$$

KSZ043-044-063-076-077-086-087-240900-
/O.CON.KDDC.HW.A.0002.170324T1200Z-170325T0000Z/
Scott-Lane-Finney-Haskell-Gray-Seward-Meade-
Including the cities of Scott City, Scott State Lake, Dighton, 
Garden City, Sublette, Satanta, Cimarron, Montezuma, Liberal, 
Meade, Plains City, and Fowler
348 PM CDT Thu Mar 23 2017

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH
FRIDAY EVENING...

* TIMING...Late Friday morning through Friday evening.

* WINDS...North winds 30 to 50 mph with gusts 55-60 mph.

* IMPACTS...Driving may be hazardous for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Watch means there is the potential for a hazardous
high wind event. Sustained winds of at least 40 mph...or gusts of
58 mph or stronger may occur. Continue to monitor the latest
forecasts.

&&

$$
403 
WWUS73 KDDC 232131
NPWDDC

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Dodge City KS
431 PM CDT Thu Mar 23 2017

KSZ061-062-074-075-084-085-240545-
/O.CON.KDDC.HW.W.0002.170324T1200Z-170325T0000Z/
Hamilton-Kearny-Stanton-Grant-Morton-Stevens-
Including the cities of Syracuse, Lakin, Deerfield, Johnson City,
Ulysses, Elkhart, and Hugoton
431 PM CDT Thu Mar 23 2017 /331 PM MDT Thu Mar 23 2017/

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM CDT /6 AM MDT/
TO 7 PM CDT /6 PM MDT/ FRIDAY...

* TIMING...Late Friday morning through Friday evening.

* WINDS...North winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts 55-60 mph.

* IMPACTS...Driving may be hazardous for high profile vehicles.

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.

&&

$$

KSZ087-240545-
/O.NEW.KDDC.DU.Y.0002.170323T2131Z-170324T0500Z/
/O.CON.KDDC.HW.A.0002.170324T1200Z-170325T0000Z/
Meade-
Including the cities of Meade, Plains City, and Fowler
431 PM CDT Thu Mar 23 2017

...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CDT TONIGHT...
...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH
FRIDAY EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Dodge City has issued a Blowing
Dust Advisory, which is in effect until midnight CDT tonight. 

* TIMING...Late Friday morning through Friday evening.

* WINDS...North winds 30 to 50 mph with gusts 55-60 mph.

* VISIBILITY...widespread 1 to 2 miles, below one quarter mile in
  the burn scar regions.

* Impacts...Driving may be hazardous for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Watch means there is the potential for a hazardous
high wind event. Sustained winds of at least 40 mph...or gusts of
58 mph or stronger may occur. Continue to monitor the latest
forecasts.

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.

&&

$$

KSZ078-080-088-089-240500-
/O.NEW.KDDC.DU.Y.0002.170323T2131Z-170324T0500Z/
Ford-Kiowa-Clark-Comanche-
Including the cities of Dodge City, Greensburg, Haviland, 
Ashland, Minneola, Coldwater, Lake Coldwater, and Protection
431 PM CDT Thu Mar 23 2017

...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CDT TONIGHT...

The National Weather Service in Dodge City has issued a Blowing
Dust Advisory, which is in effect until midnight CDT tonight. 

* TIMING...This afternoon through midnight

* WINDS...South at 25 to 35 mph, gusting to 45 mph

* VISIBILITY...widespread 1 to 2 miles, below one quarter mile in
  the burn scar regions.

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.

&&

$$

KSZ043-044-063-076-077-086-240545-
/O.CON.KDDC.HW.A.0002.170324T1200Z-170325T0000Z/
Scott-Lane-Finney-Haskell-Gray-Seward-
Including the cities of Scott City, Scott State Lake, Dighton, 
Garden City, Sublette, Satanta, Cimarron, Montezuma, and Liberal
431 PM CDT Thu Mar 23 2017

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH
FRIDAY EVENING...

* TIMING...Late Friday morning through Friday evening.

* WINDS...North winds 30 to 50 mph with gusts 55-60 mph.

* IMPACTS...Driving may be hazardous for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Watch means there is the potential for a hazardous
high wind event. Sustained winds of at least 40 mph...or gusts of
58 mph or stronger may occur. Continue to monitor the latest
forecasts.

&&

$$
761 
WWUS73 KDDC 240226
NPWDDC

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Dodge City KS
926 PM CDT Thu Mar 23 2017

KSZ087-241030-
/O.CAN.KDDC.DU.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-170324T0500Z/
/O.CON.KDDC.HW.A.0002.170324T1200Z-170325T0000Z/
Meade-
Including the cities of Meade, Plains City, and Fowler
926 PM CDT Thu Mar 23 2017

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM CDT FRIDAY THROUGH
FRIDAY EVENING...
...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Dodge City has cancelled the
Blowing Dust Advisory. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Watch means there is the potential for a hazardous
high wind event. Sustained winds of at least 40 mph...or gusts of
58 mph or stronger may occur. Continue to monitor the latest
forecasts.

&&

$$

KSZ078-080-088-089-240330-
/O.CAN.KDDC.DU.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-170324T0500Z/
Ford-Kiowa-Clark-Comanche-
Including the cities of Dodge City, Greensburg, Haviland, 
Ashland, Minneola, Coldwater, Lake Coldwater, and Protection
926 PM CDT Thu Mar 23 2017

...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Dodge City has cancelled the
Blowing Dust Advisory. 


$$

KSZ061-062-074-075-084-085-241030-
/O.CON.KDDC.HW.W.0002.170324T1200Z-170325T0000Z/
Hamilton-Kearny-Stanton-Grant-Morton-Stevens-
Including the cities of Syracuse, Lakin, Deerfield, Johnson City,
Ulysses, Elkhart, and Hugoton
926 PM CDT Thu Mar 23 2017 /826 PM MDT Thu Mar 23 2017/

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM CDT /6 AM MDT/
TO 7 PM CDT /6 PM MDT/ FRIDAY...

* TIMING...Late Friday morning through Friday evening.

* WINDS...North winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts 55-60 mph.

* IMPACTS...Driving may be hazardous for high profile vehicles.

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.

&&

$$

KSZ043-044-063-076-077-086-241030-
/O.CON.KDDC.HW.A.0002.170324T1200Z-170325T0000Z/
Scott-Lane-Finney-Haskell-Gray-Seward-
Including the cities of Scott City, Scott State Lake, Dighton, 
Garden City, Sublette, Satanta, Cimarron, Montezuma, and Liberal
926 PM CDT Thu Mar 23 2017

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM CDT FRIDAY THROUGH
FRIDAY EVENING...

* TIMING...Late Friday morning through Friday evening.

* WINDS...North winds 30 to 50 mph with gusts 55-60 mph.

* IMPACTS...Driving may be hazardous for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Watch means there is the potential for a hazardous
high wind event. Sustained winds of at least 40 mph...or gusts of
58 mph or stronger may occur. Continue to monitor the latest
forecasts.

&&

$$
249 
WWUS73 KDDC 240625
NPWDDC

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Dodge City KS
125 AM CDT Fri Mar 24 2017

KSZ043-044-063-076-077-086-087-240730-
/O.CAN.KDDC.HW.A.0002.170324T1200Z-170325T0000Z/
Scott-Lane-Finney-Haskell-Gray-Seward-Meade-
Including the cities of Scott City, Scott State Lake, Dighton, 
Garden City, Sublette, Satanta, Cimarron, Montezuma, Liberal, 
Meade, Plains City, and Fowler
125 AM CDT Fri Mar 24 2017

...HIGH WIND WATCH IS CANCELLED...

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

$$

KSZ061-062-074-075-084-085-242100-
/O.EXT.KDDC.HW.W.0002.170324T1200Z-170325T0400Z/
Hamilton-Kearny-Stanton-Grant-Morton-Stevens-
Including the cities of Syracuse, Lakin, Deerfield, Johnson City,
Ulysses, Elkhart, and Hugoton
125 AM CDT Fri Mar 24 2017 /1225 AM MDT Fri Mar 24 2017/

...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM CDT /6 AM MDT/ THIS
MORNING TO 11 PM CDT /10 PM MDT/ THIS EVENING...

* TIMING...Friday morning through late Friday evening.

* WINDS...North winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts 55-60 mph.

* IMPACTS...Driving may be hazardous for high profile vehicles.
  Blowing dust could be kicked up, reducing visibilities.

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.

&&

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 23, 2:38 AM CDTRed Flag WarningDDCHamilton, Morton, Stanton17 hr
Mar 23, 3:48 PM CDTHigh Wind WarningDDCGrant, Hamilton, Kearny, Morton, Stanton, Stevens21 hr
Mar 23, 4:31 PM CDTBlowing Dust AdvisoryDDCClark, Comanche, Ford, Kiowa, Meade5 hr
Mar 23, 4:58 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementDDCMorton47 min
Mar 23, 5:01 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementDDCFinney, Lane, Scott44 min
Mar 23, 5:08 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningDDCFinney, Lane, Scott40 min
Mar 23, 5:35 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementDDCGrant, Morton, Stanton55 min
Mar 23, 5:44 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningDDCGrant, Morton, Stanton, Stevens46 min
Mar 23, 5:57 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementDDCLane18 min
Mar 23, 6:03 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningDDCGrant, Hamilton, Kearny, Stanton57 min
Mar 23, 6:23 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningDDCGrant, Morton, Stanton, Stevens52 min
Mar 23, 6:39 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementDDCScott36 min
Mar 23, 6:50 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementDDCFinney, Grant, Haskell, Kearny, Morton, Scott and 1 more55 min

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive.