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High Wind Warning 2, NWS Goodland, KS

March 7, 2017Dundy County, Hitchcock County, Red Willow County, Nebraska; 4 counties in Kansas; Yuma County, Colorado

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

TimeReportWhereRemark
Mar 7, 10:05 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 60Mccook, NEWIND GUST OF 60 MPH MEASURED BY ASOS AT AIRPORT IN MCCOOK.
Mar 7, 10:12 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 54Wray, COWIND GUST OF 54 MPH.
Mar 7, 10:14 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 51Norton, KSWIND GUST OF 51 MPH.
Mar 7, 10:34 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 58Yuma, COWIND GUST OF 58 MPH.
Mar 7, 11:18 AM MSTDUST STORM4 S Benkelman, KSZERO VISIBILITY REPORTED ALONG HWY 161 BETWEEN BB AND DD.
Mar 7, 2:17 PM MSTTSTM WND GST 59Mccook, NE
Mar 7, 2:17 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 59Mccook, 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.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, N. Platte/Lee Bi, NE at 12:00Z on 2017-03-07Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, N. Platte/Lee Bi, NE at 12:00Z on 2017-03-07The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 233 square meters per square second.193958Sfc1 km3 km6 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
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

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

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.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 7, 9:13 AM MSTBlowing Dust AdvisoryGLDDundy, Hitchcock, Red Willow8 hr
Mar 7, 1:02 PM MSTFire Weather WatchGLDDundy, Hitchcock, Red Willow13 hr

Nearby

High Wind Warnings in Kansas, 2017High Wind Warnings in Nebraska, 2017High Wind Warnings in Colorado, 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.