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High Wind Warning 7, NWS Goodland, KS
NWS Goodland, KS issued this high wind warning at Dec 7, 2017, 1:39 PM MST for Cheyenne County, Kit Carson County, Yuma County, Colorado. It took effect at Dec 8, 2017, 10:00 AM MST. It was in force for 7 hr. 5 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
- Dec 7, 2017, 1:39 PM MST (20:39 UTC)
- In effect from
- Dec 8, 2017, 10:00 AM MST
- Expired
- Dec 8, 2017, 5:00 PM MST
- In force
- 7 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Goodland, KS
Counties Cheyenne County, CO, Kit Carson County, CO, Yuma County, CO
The radar
The Goodland radar (KGLD), 72 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:44 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 8, 10:21 AM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 45 | 10 Wnw Firstview, CO | CWOP SITE |
| Dec 8, 11:15 AM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 46 | Aroya, CO | MESONET STATION UP695, AROYA. |
| Dec 8, 1:22 PM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 48 | Firstview, CO | MESONET STATION CO068, FIRSTVIEW. |
| Dec 8, 1:32 PM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 51 | Seibert, CO | MESONET STATION CO067, SEIBERT. |
| Dec 8, 2:40 PM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 47 | Aroya, CO | MESONET STATION UP695, AROYA. |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
The nearest sounding before it
Denver, CO (KDEN), launched 12:00Z, 8.7 hours before the alert went out and 80 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
- 1745 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 63 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 170 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 372 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
445 WWUS73 KGLD 072039 NPWGLD URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Goodland KS 139 PM MST Thu Dec 7 2017 COZ090>092-080600- /O.NEW.KGLD.HW.W.0007.171208T1700Z-171209T0000Z/ Yuma County-Kit Carson County-Cheyenne County- Including the cities of Yuma, Wray, Burlington, Arapahoe, and Cheyenne Wells 139 PM MST Thu Dec 7 2017 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 5 PM MST FRIDAY... The National Weather Service in Goodland has issued a High Wind Warning, which is in effect from 10 AM to 5 PM MST Friday. * Peak Winds...North winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts to around 60 mph. * Timing/Duration...Late morning through the afternoon. * Other Impacts...Strong winds will cause blowing dust that will cause some reductions in the visibility. 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. && $$ KSZ001-013-027-041-NEZ079-080600- /O.NEW.KGLD.HW.A.0003.171208T1700Z-171209T0000Z/ Cheyenne-Sherman-Wallace-Greeley-Dundy- Including the cities of St. Francis, Bird City, Goodland, Sharon Springs, Tribune, and Benkelman 139 PM MST Thu Dec 7 2017 /239 PM CST Thu Dec 7 2017/ ...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON... The National Weather Service in Goodland has issued a High Wind Watch, which is in effect from Friday morning through Friday afternoon. * Peak Winds...North winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts to 60 mph. * Timing/Duration...Late morning through the afternoon. * Other Impacts...Strong winds will cause blowing dust that will cause some reductions in the visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A High Wind Watch means the potential exists for hazardous wind conditions with sustained winds of at least 40 mph or gusts of 58 mph or greater. Secure loose outdoor items now and stay tuned for later forecasts and possible high wind warnings. && $$
4 follow-up statements
233 WWUS73 KGLD 080519 NPWGLD URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Goodland KS 1019 PM MST Thu Dec 7 2017 COZ090>092-081330- /O.CON.KGLD.HW.W.0007.171208T1700Z-171209T0000Z/ Yuma County-Kit Carson County-Cheyenne County- Including the cities of Yuma, Wray, Burlington, Arapahoe, and Cheyenne Wells 1019 PM MST Thu Dec 7 2017 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 5 PM MST FRIDAY... * Peak Winds...North winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts to around 60 mph. * Timing/Duration...Winds will quickly increase around 10 AM, reaching a peak around noon then quickly decline around 4 PM. * Other Impacts...Strong winds will cause blowing dust that will cause reductions in the visibility. 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. && $$ KSZ001-013-027-041-NEZ079-081330- /O.CON.KGLD.HW.A.0003.171208T1700Z-171209T0000Z/ Cheyenne-Sherman-Wallace-Greeley-Dundy- Including the cities of St. Francis, Bird City, Goodland, Sharon Springs, Tribune, and Benkelman 1019 PM MST Thu Dec 7 2017 /1119 PM CST Thu Dec 7 2017/ ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM MST /11 AM CST/ FRIDAY THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON... * Peak Winds...North winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts to 60 mph. * Timing/Duration...Winds will quickly increase late morning, reaching a peak around noon, then quickly decline in the late afternoon. * Other Impacts...Strong winds will cause blowing dust that will cause reductions in the visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A High Wind Watch means the potential exists for hazardous wind conditions with sustained winds of at least 40 mph or gusts of 58 mph or greater. Secure loose outdoor items now and stay tuned for later forecasts and possible high wind warnings. && $$ jtl
144 WWUS73 KGLD 081000 NPWGLD URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Goodland KS 300 AM MST Fri Dec 8 2017 KSZ001-013-027-041-NEZ079-081100- /O.CAN.KGLD.HW.A.0003.171208T1700Z-171209T0000Z/ Cheyenne-Sherman-Wallace-Greeley-Dundy- Including the cities of St. Francis, Bird City, Goodland, Sharon Springs, Tribune, and Benkelman 300 AM MST Fri Dec 8 2017 /400 AM CST Fri Dec 8 2017/ ...HIGH WIND WATCH IS CANCELLED... The National Weather Service in Goodland has cancelled the High Wind Watch. Northwest winds are no longer expected to reach warning criteria. However, wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph are expected for much of the day which will produce some blowing dust and reduced visibilities at times. $$ COZ090>092-081800- /O.CON.KGLD.HW.W.0007.171208T1700Z-171209T0000Z/ Yuma County-Kit Carson County-Cheyenne County- Including the cities of Yuma, Wray, Burlington, Arapahoe, and Cheyenne Wells 300 AM MST Fri Dec 8 2017 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 5 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON... * Peak Winds...North winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts to around 60 mph. * Timing/Duration...Winds will quickly increase around 10 AM, peaking between 11 AM and 2 PM then slowly decreasing through 5 PM. * Other Impacts...Strong winds will cause blowing dust that will cause reductions in visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A High Wind Warning means strong winds are either occurring or imminent which could lead to property damage...reduced visibility in blowing dust...and loss of vehicle control. A High Wind Warning is issued for sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts of 58 mph or more. && $$
162 WWUS73 KGLD 081728 NPWGLD URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Goodland KS 1028 AM MST Fri Dec 8 2017 COZ090>092-090000- /O.CON.KGLD.HW.W.0007.000000T0000Z-171209T0000Z/ Yuma County-Kit Carson County-Cheyenne County- Including the cities of Yuma, Wray, Burlington, Arapahoe, and Cheyenne Wells 1028 AM MST Fri Dec 8 2017 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON... * Peak Winds...North winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts around 60 mph. * Timing/Duration...Strongest winds will be through 2 PM MST then slowly decrease through 5 PM MST. * Other Impacts...Strong winds may cause blowing dust that can cause reductions in visibility and hazardous driving conditions over short distances. 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. && $$
980 WWUS73 KGLD 082347 NPWGLD URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Goodland KS 447 PM MST Fri Dec 8 2017 COZ090>092-090100- /O.EXP.KGLD.HW.W.0007.000000T0000Z-171209T0000Z/ Yuma County-Kit Carson County-Cheyenne County- Including the cities of Yuma, Wray, Burlington, Arapahoe, and Cheyenne Wells 447 PM MST Fri Dec 8 2017 ...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 5 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON... Winds have decreased below warning criteria. $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS Goodland, KS issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 7, 1:48 PM MST | Red Flag Warning | GLD | Cheyenne, Kit Carson, Yuma | 27 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.