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High Wind Warning 4, NWS Goodland, KS

March 23, 20178 counties in Kansas; Hitchcock County, Red Willow County, Nebraska

NWS Goodland, KS issued this high wind warning at Mar 23, 2017, 11:19 PM CDT for 8 counties in Kansas; Hitchcock County, Red Willow County, Nebraska. It was in force for 3 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
Mar 23, 2017, 11:19 PM CDT (04:19 UTC)
Expired
Mar 24, 2017, 2:00 AM CDT
In force
3 hr
Issued by
NWS Goodland, KS

Counties Decatur County, KS, Gove County, KS, Graham County, KS, Logan County, KS, Norton County, KS, Rawlins County, KS, Sheridan County, KS, Thomas County, KS, Hitchcock County, NE, Red Willow County, NE

The radar

The Goodland radar (KGLD), 97 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 04:22 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, 4.3 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.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, N. Platte/Lee Bi, NE at 00:00Z on 2017-03-24Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 1331 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 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, N. Platte/Lee Bi, NE at 00:00Z on 2017-03-24The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 230 square meters per square second.1939587897Sfc1 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
1331 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-132 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
1799 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
78 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
230 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
260 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.2
Supercell composite
3.2

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The text

As transmitted.

446 
WWUS73 KGLD 240419
NPWGLD

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Goodland KS
1019 PM MDT Thu Mar 23 2017

.A strong storm system will move out of the southern Rockies
tonight and into the central Plains on Friday. It will bring very
strong northerly winds with gusts of up to 65 mph after midnight
tonight in northeast Colorado spreading into northwest Kansas
Friday morning.

KSZ002-014-028-241230-
/O.NEW.KGLD.HW.W.0004.170324T0419Z-170324T0700Z/
/O.CON.KGLD.HW.W.0003.170324T1200Z-170325T0000Z/
Rawlins-Thomas-Logan-
Including the cities of Atwood, Colby, and Oakley
1119 PM CDT Thu Mar 23 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM CDT FRIDAY...
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 7 PM CDT
FRIDAY...

The National Weather Service in Goodland has issued a High Wind
Warning...which is in effect until 2 AM CDT Friday.

* Peak Winds...northerly winds gusting up to 60 mph.

* Timing/Duration...Spotty wind gusts to 60 mph possible until 2
  AM. Strong winds will be possible again Friday morning through 
Friday afternoon.

* Other Impacts...Locations that receive less precipitation may 
  see reduced visibility in blowing dust, including parts of 
  Interstate 70.

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.

&&

$$

KSZ003-004-015-016-029-NEZ080-081-240700-
/O.NEW.KGLD.HW.W.0004.170324T0419Z-170324T0700Z/
Decatur-Norton-Sheridan-Graham-Gove-Hitchcock-Red Willow-
Including the cities of Oberlin, Norton, Hoxie, Hill City, 
Quinter, Grinnell, Grainfield, Culbertson, Trenton, Stratton Ne, 
Palisade, and McCook
1119 PM CDT Thu Mar 23 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM CDT FRIDAY...

The National Weather Service in Goodland has issued a High Wind
Warning...which is in effect until 2 AM CDT Friday.

* Peak Winds...Wind gusts to 70 mph possible

* Timing/Duration...Strong wind gusts will be possible until 2 AM
  CDT.

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.

&&

$$

COZ090>092-241230-
/O.CON.KGLD.HW.W.0003.170324T0900Z-170325T0000Z/
Yuma County-Kit Carson County-Cheyenne County-
Including the cities of Yuma, Wray, Burlington, Arapahoe, 
and Cheyenne Wells
1019 PM MDT Thu Mar 23 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 6 PM MDT
FRIDAY...

* Peak Winds...North winds gusting up to 65 mph are possible 
  tomorrow.

* Timing/Duration...Winds will redevelop after midnight tonight 
  through Friday afternoon.

* Other Impacts...Locations that receive less precipitation may 
  see reduced visibility in blowing dust.

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.

&&

$$

KSZ001-013-027-041-042-241230-
/O.CON.KGLD.HW.W.0003.170324T1200Z-170325T0000Z/
Cheyenne-Sherman-Wallace-Greeley-Wichita-
Including the cities of St. Francis, Bird City, Goodland, 
Sharon Springs, Tribune, and Leoti
1019 PM MDT Thu Mar 23 2017 /1119 PM CDT Thu Mar 23 2017/

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

* Peak Winds...northerly winds gusting up to 60 mph.

* Timing/Duration...Friday morning through Friday afternoon.

* Other Impacts...Locations that receive less precipitation may 
  see reduced visibility in blowing dust, including parts of 
  Interstate 70.

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.

&&

$$
1 follow-up statement
300 
WWUS73 KGLD 240658
NPWGLD

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Goodland KS
1258 AM MDT Fri Mar 24 2017

.A strong storm system will move out of the southern Rockies
tonight and into the central Plains on Friday. It will bring very
strong northerly winds with gusts of up to 65 mph after midnight
tonight in northeast Colorado spreading into northwest Kansas
Friday morning.

KSZ002-014-028-241500-
/O.EXP.KGLD.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-170324T0700Z/
/O.CON.KGLD.HW.W.0003.170324T1200Z-170325T0000Z/
Rawlins-Thomas-Logan-
Including the cities of Atwood, Colby, and Oakley
158 AM CDT Fri Mar 24 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO
7 PM CDT THIS EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 2 AM CDT EARLY THIS MORNING...

* Peak Winds...northerly winds gusting up to 60 mph.

* Timing/Duration...Spotty wind gusts to 60 mph possible until 2 
  AM. Strong winds will be possible again Friday morning through 
  Friday afternoon.

* Other Impacts...Locations that receive less precipitation may 
  see reduced visibility in blowing dust, including parts of 
  Interstate 70.

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.

&&

$$

KSZ003-004-015-016-029-NEZ080-081-240800-
/O.EXP.KGLD.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-170324T0700Z/
Decatur-Norton-Sheridan-Graham-Gove-Hitchcock-Red Willow-
Including the cities of Oberlin, Norton, Hoxie, Hill City, 
Quinter, Grinnell, Grainfield, Culbertson, Trenton, Stratton Ne, 
Palisade, and McCook
158 AM CDT Fri Mar 24 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 2 AM CDT EARLY THIS MORNING...

Wind speeds have decreased, and wind gusts to 60 mph are not
expected are no longer expected. Therefore the high wind warning
will be allowed to expire for along and east of a McCook to Hoxie
to Gove line.

$$

COZ090>092-241500-
/O.CON.KGLD.HW.W.0003.170324T0900Z-170325T0000Z/
Yuma County-Kit Carson County-Cheyenne County-
Including the cities of Yuma, Wray, Burlington, Arapahoe, 
and Cheyenne Wells
1258 AM MDT Fri Mar 24 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MDT THIS
EVENING...

* Peak Winds...North winds gusting up to 65 mph are possible 
  tomorrow.

* Timing/Duration...Winds will redevelop after midnight tonight 
  through Friday afternoon.

* Other Impacts...Locations that receive less precipitation may 
  see reduced visibility in blowing dust.

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.

&&

$$

KSZ001-013-027-041-042-241500-
/O.CON.KGLD.HW.W.0003.170324T1200Z-170325T0000Z/
Cheyenne-Sherman-Wallace-Greeley-Wichita-
Including the cities of St. Francis, Bird City, Goodland, 
Sharon Springs, Tribune, and Leoti
1258 AM MDT Fri Mar 24 2017 /158 AM CDT Fri Mar 24 2017/

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

* Peak Winds...northerly winds gusting up to 60 mph.

* Timing/Duration...Friday morning through Friday afternoon.

* Other Impacts...Locations that receive less precipitation may 
  see reduced visibility in blowing dust, including parts of 
  Interstate 70.

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.

&&

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 23, 7:03 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementGLDGove12 min
Mar 23, 7:13 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningGLDGove, Sheridan47 min
Mar 23, 7:15 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningGLDGove, Logan30 min
Mar 23, 7:40 PM CDTBlowing Dust AdvisoryGLDGreeley, Sherman, Wallace59 min
Mar 23, 7:53 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningGLDGove, Sheridan28 min
Mar 23, 8:20 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementGLDGraham10 min
Mar 23, 8:43 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningGLDNorton32 min
Mar 23, 9:33 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementGLDThomas27 min
Mar 23, 9:58 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementGLDGove32 min
Mar 23, 10:10 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementGLDGraham35 min
Mar 23, 10:26 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementGLDDecatur, Gove, Graham, Norton, Rawlins, Sheridan34 min
Mar 23, 10:59 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementGLDDecatur, Gove, Graham, Logan, Norton, Rawlins and 2 more46 min

Nearby

High Wind Warnings in Kansas, 2017High Wind Warnings in Nebraska, 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; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.