Alert archive / Kansas / Red Flag Warnings in 2017
Red Flag Warning 13, NWS Hastings, NE
NWS Hastings, NE issued this red flag warning at Oct 23, 2017, 2:33 AM CDT for 4 counties in Kansas; Furnas County, Gosper County, Harlan County, Nebraska. It took effect at Oct 23, 2017, 1:00 PM CDT. It was in force for 6 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Oct 23, 2017, 2:33 AM CDT (07:33 UTC)
- In effect from
- Oct 23, 2017, 1:00 PM CDT
- Expired
- Oct 23, 2017, 7:00 PM CDT
- In force
- 6 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Hastings, NE
Counties Osborne County, KS, Phillips County, KS, Rooks County, KS, Smith County, KS, Furnas County, NE, Gosper County, NE, Harlan County, NE
The radar
The Grand Island radar (KUEX), 91 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 07:24 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.
The nearest sounding before it
N. Platte/Lee Bi, NE (KLBF), launched 00:00Z, 7.6 hours before the alert went out and 175 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.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 2893 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 51 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 170 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 274 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
189 WWUS83 KGID 230733 RFWGID URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Hastings NE 233 AM CDT Mon Oct 23 2017 ...Extreme Fire Danger This Afternoon... KSZ005-017-018-NEZ072-082-083-231545- /O.UPG.KGID.FW.A.0002.171023T1800Z-171024T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KGID.FW.W.0013.171023T1800Z-171024T0000Z/ Phillips-Rooks-Osborne-Gosper-Furnas-Harlan- 233 AM CDT Mon Oct 23 2017 ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 005, 017, 018, 072, 082 AND 083... The National Weather Service in Hastings has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 1 PM this afternoon to 7 PM CDT this evening. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * AFFECTED AREA...In Kansas, Fire Weather Zone 005 Phillips, Fire Weather Zone 017 Rooks and Fire Weather Zone 018 Osborne. In Nebraska, Fire Weather Zone 072 Gosper, Fire Weather Zone 082 Furnas and Fire Weather Zone 083 Harlan. * WINDS...Northwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * TIMING...Monday afternoon and early evening. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 19 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that occur may spread rapidly and be difficult to contain. Use caution if engaging in activities that could ignite a fire. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. && $$ KSZ006-231545- /O.NEW.KGID.FW.W.0013.171023T1800Z-171024T0000Z/ Smith- 233 AM CDT Mon Oct 23 2017 ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 006... The National Weather Service in Hastings has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 1 PM this afternoon to 7 PM CDT this evening. * AFFECTED AREA...In Kansas, Fire Weather Zone 006 Smith. * WINDS...Northwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * TIMING...Monday afternoon and early evening. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 20 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that occur may spread rapidly and be difficult to contain. Use caution if engaging in activities that could ignite a fire. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. && $$ Wesely
3 follow-up statements
822 WWUS83 KGID 231149 RFWGID URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Hastings NE 649 AM CDT Mon Oct 23 2017 ...Extreme Fire Danger This Afternoon... KSZ005-006-017-018-NEZ072-082-083-232100- /O.CON.KGID.FW.W.0013.171023T1800Z-171024T0000Z/ Phillips-Smith-Rooks-Osborne-Gosper-Furnas-Harlan- 649 AM CDT Mon Oct 23 2017 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 005, 006, 017, 018, 072, 082 AND 083... * AFFECTED AREA...In Kansas, Fire Weather Zone 005 Phillips, Fire Weather Zone 006 Smith, Fire Weather Zone 017 Rooks and Fire Weather Zone 018 Osborne. In Nebraska, Fire Weather Zone 072 Gosper, Fire Weather Zone 082 Furnas and Fire Weather Zone 083 Harlan. * WINDS...Northwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * TIMING...This afternoon and early evening. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 19 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that occur may spread rapidly and be difficult to contain. Use caution if engaging in activities that could ignite a fire. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. && $$ Wesely
667 WWUS83 KGID 231656 RFWGID URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Hastings NE 1156 AM CDT Mon Oct 23 2017 KSZ005-006-017-018-NEZ072-082-083-240000- /O.CON.KGID.FW.W.0013.171023T1800Z-171024T0000Z/ Phillips-Smith-Rooks-Osborne-Gosper-Furnas-Harlan- 1156 AM CDT Mon Oct 23 2017 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 005, 006, 017, 018, 072, 082 AND 083... * AFFECTED AREA...In Kansas, Fire Weather Zone 005 Phillips, Fire Weather Zone 006 Smith, Fire Weather Zone 017 Rooks and Fire Weather Zone 018 Osborne. In Nebraska, Fire Weather Zone 072 Gosper, Fire Weather Zone 082 Furnas and Fire Weather Zone 083 Harlan. * WINDS...Northwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * TIMING...This afternoon and early evening. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...15 to 20 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that occur may spread rapidly and be difficult to contain. Use caution if engaging in activities that could ignite a fire. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. && $$
153 WWUS83 KGID 232048 RFWGID URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Hastings NE 348 PM CDT Mon Oct 23 2017 ...Critical to near critical fire weather conditions continue late this afternoon, will be possible once again tomorrow afternoon... KSZ005-017-018-NEZ082-083-240500- /O.NEW.KGID.FW.A.0003.171024T1900Z-171025T0000Z/ /O.CON.KGID.FW.W.0013.000000T0000Z-171024T0000Z/ Phillips-Rooks-Osborne-Furnas-Harlan- 348 PM CDT Mon Oct 23 2017 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 005, 017, 018, 082 AND 083... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 005, 017, 018, 082 AND 083... The National Weather Service in Hastings has issued a Fire Weather Watch for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from Tuesday afternoon through Tuesday evening. * AFFECTED AREA...In Kansas, Fire Weather Zone 005 Phillips, Fire Weather Zone 017 Rooks and Fire Weather Zone 018 Osborne. In Nebraska, Fire Weather Zone 082 Furnas and Fire Weather Zone 083 Harlan. * WINDS...Northwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts near 45 mph will continue through the remainder of this afternoon. Speeds will diminish through the overnight hours, before ramping back up tomorrow. Speeds of 25 to 30 MPH with gusts near 40 MPH are forecast for tomorrow afternoon. * TIMING...Late this afternoon and early evening, then again tomorrow afternoon and early evening. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Values between 15 at 20 percent will continue this afternoon, and will be possible again tomorrow afternoon. * IMPACTS...Any fires that occur may spread rapidly and be difficult to contain. Use caution if engaging in activities that could ignite a fire. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings. && $$ KSZ006-NEZ072-240000- /O.CON.KGID.FW.W.0013.000000T0000Z-171024T0000Z/ Smith-Gosper- 348 PM CDT Mon Oct 23 2017 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 006 AND 072... * AFFECTED AREA...In Kansas, Fire Weather Zone 006 Smith. In Nebraska, Fire Weather Zone 072 Gosper. * WINDS...Northwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * TIMING...Through early evening. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...as low as 20 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that occur may spread rapidly and be difficult to contain. Use caution if engaging in activities that could ignite a fire. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. && $$
Nearby
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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; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.