Alert archive / Kansas / High Wind Warnings in 2017
High Wind Warning 2, NWS Goodland, KS
NWS Goodland, KS issued this high wind warning at Mar 7, 2017, 9:13 AM MST for Dundy County, Hitchcock County, Red Willow County, Nebraska; 4 counties in Kansas; Yuma County, Colorado. It took effect at Mar 7, 2017, 10:00 AM MST. It was in force for 7 hr. 7 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 7, 2017, 9:13 AM MST (16:13 UTC)
- In effect from
- Mar 7, 2017, 10:00 AM MST
- Expired
- Mar 7, 2017, 5:00 PM MST
- In force
- 7 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Goodland, KS
Counties Yuma County, CO, Cheyenne County, KS, Decatur County, KS, Norton County, KS, Rawlins County, KS, Dundy County, NE, Hitchcock County, NE, Red Willow County, NE
The radar
The Goodland radar (KGLD), 83 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 16:13 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
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 7, 10:05 AM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 60 | Mccook, NE | WIND GUST OF 60 MPH MEASURED BY ASOS AT AIRPORT IN MCCOOK. |
| Mar 7, 10:12 AM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 54 | Wray, CO | WIND GUST OF 54 MPH. |
| Mar 7, 10:14 AM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 51 | Norton, KS | WIND GUST OF 51 MPH. |
| Mar 7, 10:34 AM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 58 | Yuma, CO | WIND GUST OF 58 MPH. |
| Mar 7, 11:18 AM MST | DUST STORM | 4 S Benkelman, KS | ZERO VISIBILITY REPORTED ALONG HWY 161 BETWEEN BB AND DD. |
| Mar 7, 2:17 PM MST | TSTM WND GST 59 | Mccook, NE | |
| Mar 7, 2:17 PM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 59 | Mccook, NE |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
The nearest sounding before it
N. Platte/Lee Bi, NE (KLBF), launched 12:00Z, 4.2 hours before the alert went out and 137 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
- 2178 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 25 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 233 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 189 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
589 WWUS73 KGLD 071613 NPWGLD URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Goodland KS 913 AM MST Tue Mar 7 2017 ...STRONG WINDS AND BLOWING DUST TODAY... .Strong winds are expected to develop mainly along and north of Highway 36. Gusty winds will extend as far south and Interstate 70 and areas of blowing dust and reduced visibilities will be possible, particularly near open fields. COZ090-NEZ079>081-080000- /O.NEW.KGLD.HW.W.0002.170307T1700Z-170308T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KGLD.DU.Y.0002.170307T1700Z-170308T0000Z/ Yuma County-Dundy-Hitchcock-Red Willow- Including the cities of Yuma, Wray, Benkelman, Culbertson, Trenton, Stratton Ne, Palisade, and McCook 913 AM MST Tue Mar 7 2017 /1013 AM CST Tue Mar 7 2017/ ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST /6 PM CST/ THIS AFTERNOON... ...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST /6 PM CST/ THIS AFTERNOON... The National Weather Service in Goodland has issued a High Wind Warning...which is in effect until 5 PM MST /6 PM CST/ this afternoon. A Blowing Dust Advisory has also been issued. This Blowing Dust Advisory is in effect until 5 PM MST /6 PM CST/ this afternoon. * Peak Winds...30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * Timing/Duration...Strong winds will develop late morning continuing through the afternoon. Strongest winds and highest potential for blowing dust will be early this afternoon. * Other Impacts...In addition to causing difficult driving conditions for light weight and high profile vehicles, these winds will produce areas of blowing dust through the day and hazardous driving conditions. Visibilities below one mile...and visibilities near open fields may drop below one half mile. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A High Wind Warning means strong winds are either occurring or imminent which could lead to property damage...reduced visibility in blowing dust...and loss of vehicle control. A High Wind Warning is issued for sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts of 58 mph or more. A Blowing Dust Advisory means that blowing dust will occasionally restrict visibility to less than one mile. Travelers are urged to use caution and be alert to rapidly changing visibility... especially near open fields. && $$ KSZ001>004-080000- /O.NEW.KGLD.HW.W.0002.170307T1700Z-170308T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KGLD.DU.Y.0002.170307T1700Z-170308T0000Z/ Cheyenne-Rawlins-Decatur-Norton- Including the cities of St. Francis, Bird City, Atwood, Oberlin, and Norton 1013 AM CST Tue Mar 7 2017 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... ...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... The National Weather Service in Goodland has issued a High Wind Warning...which is in effect until 6 PM CST this evening. A Blowing Dust Advisory has also been issued. This Blowing Dust Advisory is in effect until 6 PM CST this evening. * Peak Winds...30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * Timing/Duration...Strong winds will develop late this morning and continue through the afternoon. Strongest winds and highest potential for blowing dust will be early this afternoon. * Other Impacts...In addition to causing difficult driving conditions for light weight and high profile vehicles, these winds will produce areas of blowing dust through the day and hazardous driving conditions. Visibilities below one mile...and visibilities near open fields may drop below one half mile. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... The Kansas Department of Health and Environment recommends that you take preventative measures during this blowing dust event...such as staying indoors 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. A High Wind Warning means strong winds are either occurring or imminent which could lead to property damage...reduced visibility in blowing dust...and loss of vehicle control. A High Wind Warning is issued for sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts of 58 mph or more. A Blowing Dust Advisory means that blowing dust will occasionally restrict visibility to less than one mile. Travelers are urged to use caution and be alert to rapidly changing visibility... especially near open fields. && $$ COZ091-080000- /O.NEW.KGLD.DU.Y.0002.170307T1700Z-170308T0000Z/ Kit Carson County- Including the city of Burlington 913 AM MST Tue Mar 7 2017 ...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON... The National Weather Service in Goodland has issued a Blowing Dust Advisory...which is in effect until 5 PM MST this afternoon. * Peak Winds...20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * Timing/Duration...Windy conditions and areas of blowing dust will develop late this morning and continue through the afternoon. The strongest winds will be early this afternoon. * Other Impacts...Blowing dust will reduce visibilities below one mile at some locations. Visibilities below one half mile will be possible near open fields. Gusty winds and blowing dust will make travel difficult if not hazardous. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blowing Dust Advisory means that blowing dust will occasionally restrict visibility to less than one mile. Travelers are urged to use caution and be alert to rapidly changing visibility... especially near open fields. && $$ KSZ013>016-080000- /O.NEW.KGLD.DU.Y.0002.170307T1700Z-170308T0000Z/ Sherman-Thomas-Sheridan-Graham- Including the cities of Goodland, Colby, Hoxie, and Hill City 913 AM MST Tue Mar 7 2017 /1013 AM CST Tue Mar 7 2017/ ...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST /6 PM CST/ THIS AFTERNOON... The National Weather Service in Goodland has issued a Blowing Dust Advisory...which is in effect until 5 PM MST /6 PM CST/ this afternoon. * Peak Winds...20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * Timing/Duration...Windy conditions and areas of blowing dust will develop late this morning and continue through the afternoon. The strongest winds will be early this afternoon. * Other Impacts...Blowing dust will reduce visibilities below one mile at some locations. Visibilities below one half mile will be possible near open fields. Gusty winds and blowing dust will make travel difficult if not hazardous. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... The Kansas Department of Health and Environment recommends that you take preventative measures during this blowing dust event...such as staying indoors or wearing protective breathing masks if outside. High dust concentrations can cause respiratory problems...decrease lung activity...aggravate asthma...and lead to potential heart-related problems...especially with children...elderly...or those with pre-existing respiratory conditions. A Blowing Dust Advisory means that blowing dust will occasionally restrict visibility to less than one mile. Travelers are urged to use caution and be alert to rapidly changing visibility... especially near open fields. && $$
1 follow-up statement
312 WWUS73 KGLD 080000 NPWGLD URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Goodland KS 500 PM MST Tue Mar 7 2017 COZ090-NEZ079>081-080100- /O.EXP.KGLD.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-170308T0000Z/ /O.EXP.KGLD.DU.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-170308T0000Z/ Yuma County-Dundy-Hitchcock-Red Willow- Including the cities of Yuma, Wray, Benkelman, Culbertson, Trenton, Stratton Ne, Palisade, and McCook 500 PM MST Tue Mar 7 2017 /600 PM CST Tue Mar 7 2017/ ...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 5 PM MST /6 PM CST/ THIS AFTERNOON... ...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 5 PM MST /6 PM CST/ THIS AFTERNOON... Winds have diminished and any visibility reductions due to blowing dust have improved. $$ KSZ001>004-080100- /O.EXP.KGLD.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-170308T0000Z/ /O.EXP.KGLD.DU.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-170308T0000Z/ Cheyenne-Rawlins-Decatur-Norton- Including the cities of St. Francis, Bird City, Atwood, Oberlin, and Norton 600 PM CST Tue Mar 7 2017 ...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... ...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... Winds have diminished and any visibility reductions due to blowing dust have improved. $$ COZ091-080100- /O.EXP.KGLD.DU.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-170308T0000Z/ Kit Carson County- Including the city of Burlington 500 PM MST Tue Mar 7 2017 ...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 5 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON... Winds have diminished and any visibility reductions due to blowing dust have improved. $$ KSZ013>016-080100- /O.EXP.KGLD.DU.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-170308T0000Z/ Sherman-Thomas-Sheridan-Graham- Including the cities of Goodland, Colby, Hoxie, and Hill City 500 PM MST Tue Mar 7 2017 /600 PM CST Tue Mar 7 2017/ ...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 5 PM MST /6 PM CST/ THIS AFTERNOON... Winds have diminished and any visibility reductions due to blowing dust have improved. $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS Goodland, KS issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 7, 9:13 AM MST | Blowing Dust Advisory | GLD | Dundy, Hitchcock, Red Willow | 8 hr |
| Mar 7, 1:02 PM MST | Fire Weather Watch | GLD | Dundy, Hitchcock, Red Willow | 13 hr |
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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; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.