Alert archive / Kansas / High Wind Warnings in 2018
High Wind Warning 2, NWS Goodland, KS
NWS Goodland, KS issued this high wind warning at Mar 5, 2018, 10:27 AM CST for 13 counties in Kansas; Dundy County, Hitchcock County, Red Willow County, Nebraska; Cheyenne County, Kit Carson County, Yuma County, Colorado. It took effect at Mar 6, 2018, 7:00 AM CST. It was in force for 11 hr. 60 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 5, 2018, 10:27 AM CST (16:27 UTC)
- In effect from
- Mar 6, 2018, 7:00 AM CST
- Expired
- Mar 6, 2018, 6:00 PM CST
- In force
- 11 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Goodland, KS
Counties Cheyenne County, CO, Kit Carson County, CO, Yuma County, CO, Cheyenne County, KS, Decatur County, KS, Gove County, KS, Graham County, KS, Greeley County, KS, Logan County, KS, Norton County, KS, Rawlins County, KS, Sheridan County, KS, Sherman County, KS, Thomas County, KS, Wallace County, KS, Wichita County, KS, Dundy County, NE, Hitchcock County, NE, Red Willow County, NE
The radar
The Goodland radar (KGLD), 40 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 16:30 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 6, 9:29 AM CST | NON-TSTM WND GST 54 | 1 N Norton, KS | MESONET STATION KNRN, 1 N NORTON. |
| Mar 6, 9:39 AM CST | NON-TSTM WND GST 58 | 1 N Norton, KS | MESONET STATION KNRN, 1 N NORTON. |
| Mar 6, 9:39 AM CST | NON-TSTM WND GST 58 | Hill City Ks Airport, KS | ASOS STATION HLC, HILL CITY KS AIRPORT. |
| Mar 6, 9:42 AM CST | NON-TSTM WND GST 60 | Goodland, KS | ASOS STATION GLD, GOODLAND. |
| Mar 6, 9:42 AM CST | NON-TSTM WND GST 61 | Mccook Airport, NE | ASOS STATION MCK, MCCOOK AIRPORT. |
| Mar 6, 10:07 AM CST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | E Rexford, KS | *** 1 INJ *** SEMI WITH AN EMPTY TRAILER WAS BLOWN ON ITS SIDE ON HIGHWAY 83. |
| Mar 6, 10:08 AM CST | NON-TSTM WND GST 55 | Burlington Co Airport, CO | ASOS STATION ITR, BURLINGTON CO AIRPORT. |
| Mar 6, 10:09 AM CST | NON-TSTM WND GST 58 | 3 Wnw Trenton, NE | |
| Mar 6, 10:09 AM CST | NON-TSTM WND GST 61 | Norton, KS | LASTED THROUGH 1014 AM CT. PEAK FOR THE DAY. |
| Mar 6, 10:10 AM CST | NON-TSTM WND GST 54 | 2 N Rexford, KS | |
| Mar 6, 10:14 AM CST | NON-TSTM WND GST 54 | 6 N Rexford, KS | |
| Mar 6, 10:14 AM CST | NON-TSTM WND GST 61 | 1 N Norton, KS | MESONET STATION KNRN, 1 N NORTON. |
| Mar 6, 10:34 AM CST | NON-TSTM WND GST 70 | Ne Hoxie, KS | VISIBILITY IN BLOWING DUST IS GETTING WORSE. |
| Mar 6, 10:37 AM CST | NON-TSTM WND GST 62 | Hill City Ks Airport, KS | ASOS STATION HLC, HILL CITY KS AIRPORT. |
| Mar 6, 10:42 AM CST | NON-TSTM WND GST 61 | 4 Ene Gem, KS | |
| Mar 6, 10:51 AM CST | NON-TSTM WND GST 59 | 2 N Atwood, KS | SO FAR WIND GUSTS HAVE RANGED FROM 55-65 MPH. PEAK WIND GUST OF 65 MPH OCCURRED AT 1102 AM CT. |
| Mar 6, 10:51 AM CST | NON-TSTM WND GST 60 | 6 N Brewster, KS | WIND GUSTS FROM THIS TIME UNTIL NOW CONTINUE TO GUST 55-60 MPH. PEAK GUST SO FAR IS 62 MPH AT 151PM CT. |
| Mar 6, 10:53 AM CST | NON-TSTM WND GST 62 | Mccook Airport, NE | ASOS STATION MCK, MCCOOK AIRPORT. |
| Mar 6, 10:55 AM CST | NON-TSTM WND GST 56 | 1 E Selden, KS | |
| Mar 6, 10:56 AM CST | NON-TSTM WND GST 60 | 4 S Danbury, KS | |
| Mar 6, 11:15 AM CST | NON-TSTM WND GST 51 | 2 Nw Wray, CO | AWOS STATION 2V5, 2 NW WRAY. |
| Mar 6, 11:15 AM CST | NON-TSTM WND GST 52 | St. Francis City, KS | MESONET STATION SYF, ST. FRANCIS CITY. |
| Mar 6, 11:15 AM CST | NON-TSTM WND GST 53 | 2 N Colby, KS | AWOS STATION CBK, 2 N COLBY. |
| Mar 6, 11:25 AM CST | NON-TSTM WND GST 59 | 1 S Leoti, KS | WIND GUSTS OF 60-64 MPH OCCURRED THROUGH 1 PM CT. PEAK GUST OF 64 MPH OCCURRED AT 1218 PM CT. |
| Mar 6, 11:26 AM CST | NON-TSTM WND GST 61 | Goodland, KS | ASOS STATION GLD, GOODLAND. |
| Mar 6, 11:32 AM CST | NON-TSTM WND GST 54 | Firstview, CO | PEAK GUST SO FAR TODAY. |
| Mar 6, 11:34 AM CST | NON-TSTM WND GST 57 | 2 Se Weskan, KS | |
| Mar 6, 11:40 AM CST | NON-TSTM WND GST 59 | 8 Sw Winona, KS | FROM A MESONET SITE IN MCALLISTER. PEAK SO FAR TODAY. |
| Mar 6, 11:41 AM CST | DUST STORM | 6 Sw Mingo, KS | PORTIONS OF HIGHWAY 25 CLOSED SOUTH OF COLBY DUE TO NEAR 0 VISIBILITY ASSOCIATED WITH BLOWING DUST. |
| Mar 6, 11:42 AM CST | NON-TSTM WND GST 62 | Goodland, KS | ASOS STATION GLD, GOODLAND. |
| Mar 6, 11:53 AM CST | NON-TSTM WND GST 62 | Hill City, KS | PEAK GUST FOR THE DAY. |
| Mar 6, 11:53 AM CST | NON-TSTM WND GST 63 | Mccook, NE | PEAK GUST FOR THE DAY. |
| Mar 6, 11:57 AM CST | NON-TSTM WND GST 58 | 9 Ne St. Francis, KS | |
| Mar 6, 12:04 PM CST | DUST STORM | 1 W Oakley, KS | VISIBILITIES LESS THAN ONE MILE AT TIMES NEAR OAKLEY. |
| Mar 6, 12:21 PM CST | NON-TSTM WND GST 61 | Burlington Co Airport, CO | ASOS STATION ITR, BURLINGTON CO AIRPORT. |
| Mar 6, 12:24 PM CST | NON-TSTM WND GST 67 | Goodland, KS | ASOS STATION GLD, GOODLAND. |
| Mar 6, 12:26 PM CST | NON-TSTM WND GST 66 | Mccook Airport, NE | ASOS STATION MCK, MCCOOK AIRPORT. |
| Mar 6, 12:35 PM CST | DUST STORM | 5 E Edson, KS | AT MM 32 ON I-70 VISIBILITY RANGED FROM 1/2-1/4 MILE IN BLOWING DUST. |
| Mar 6, 12:41 PM CST | NON-TSTM WND GST 63 | Hill City Ks Airport, KS | ASOS STATION HLC, HILL CITY KS AIRPORT. |
| Mar 6, 12:51 PM CST | NON-TSTM WND GST 59 | 2 N Atwood, KS | SO FAR WIND GUSTS HAVE RANGED FROM 55-65 MPH. PEAK WIND GUST OF 65 MPH OCCURRED AT 1102 AM CT. |
| Mar 6, 12:53 PM CST | NON-TSTM WND GST 56 | 4 S Burlington, CO | |
| Mar 6, 1:00 PM CST | DUST STORM | 3 W Colby, KS | PORTIONS OF HIGHWAY 24 AND HIGHWAY 25 WERE BOTH CLOSED IN VICINITY OF INTERSTATE 70 EARLY THIS AFTERNOON. |
| Mar 6, 1:00 PM CST | NON-TSTM WND GST 55 | 4 Nne Hoxie, KS | |
| Mar 6, 1:00 PM CST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 9 Ene Wallace, KS | SEMI-TRAILER BLOWN OVER ON HIGHWAY 40 WEST OF WINONA NEAR THE WALLACE/LOGAN COUNTY BORDER EARLIER THIS AFTERNOON. |
| Mar 6, 1:02 PM CST | DUST STORM | 13 W Norton, KS | ZERO VISIBILTY IN THE BLOWING DUST. |
| Mar 6, 1:02 PM CST | DUST STORM | 4 W Norton, KS | ZERO VISIBILITY IN THE BLOWING DUST. |
| Mar 6, 1:04 PM CST | NON-TSTM WND GST 55 | 5 Ese Gove, KS | ALSO HAD A 55 MPH GUST OCCUR AT 204 PM CT. |
| Mar 6, 1:04 PM CST | NON-TSTM WND GST 59 | 10 Sse Gove, KS | PEAK SO FAR TODAY. |
| Mar 6, 1:05 PM CST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | Goodland, KS | 5 INCH DIAMETER TREE LIMB BLOWN DOWN. TIME ESTIMATED. |
| Mar 6, 1:21 PM CST | NON-TSTM WND GST 59 | Oakley, KS | LASTED THROUGH 1326 CT. PEAK GUST FOR THE DAY. ALSO OCCURRED FROM 1346-51 CT. |
| Mar 6, 1:22 PM CST | NON-TSTM WND GST 69 | Goodland, KS | ASOS STATION GLD, GOODLAND. |
| Mar 6, 1:31 PM CST | DUST STORM | 12 W Winona, KS | ZERO VISIBILITY FROM WINONA WEST TO THE LOGAN/WALLACE COUNTY LINE. |
| Mar 6, 1:31 PM CST | DUST STORM | 5 N Winona, KS | ZERO VISIBILITY FROM WINONA NORTH TO THE LOGAN/THOMAS COUNTY LINE. |
| Mar 6, 1:45 PM CST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 1 Wsw Oakley, KS | |
| Mar 6, 1:45 PM CST | WILDFIRE | Mccook, NE | HOUSE JUST NORTH OF THE CITY LIMITS COMPLETELY BURNED BY FIRE. |
| Mar 6, 1:52 PM CST | NON-TSTM WND GST 58 | St. Francis, KS | |
| Mar 6, 2:00 PM CST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 1 Wsw Oakley, KS | COMMUNICATIONS TOWER DOWNED BY HIGH WINDS IN OAKLEY. CALL WAS RECEIVED AROUND 1:00 PM MST. |
| Mar 6, 2:18 PM CST | NON-TSTM WND GST 55 | 6 N Oberlin, KS | |
| Mar 6, 2:19 PM CST | NON-TSTM WND GST 53 | Norton, KS | |
| Mar 6, 2:50 PM CST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 2 W Winona, KS | SEMI WITH AN EMPTY TRAILER WAS BLOWN ON ITS SIDE ON HIGHWAY 40. |
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, 4.5 hours before the alert went out and 177 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
- 2374 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 64 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 91 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 136 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
412 WWUS73 KGLD 051627 NPWGLD URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Goodland KS 927 AM MST Mon Mar 5 2018 ...STRONG NORTHWEST WINDS AND LOCALLY REDUCED VISIBILITIES ASSOCIATED WITH BLOWING DUST WILL RESULT IN HAZARDOUS DRIVING CONDITIONS ACROSS THE TRI-STATE REGION TODAY AND TUESDAY... COZ090>092-NEZ079>081-061200- /O.UPG.KGLD.HW.A.0002.180306T1300Z-180307T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KGLD.HW.W.0002.180306T1300Z-180307T0000Z/ /O.CON.KGLD.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180306T0000Z/ Yuma County-Kit Carson County-Cheyenne County-Dundy-Hitchcock- Red Willow- Including the cities of Yuma, Wray, Burlington, Arapahoe, Cheyenne Wells, Benkelman, Culbertson, Trenton, Stratton Ne, Palisade, and McCook 927 AM MST Mon Mar 5 2018 /1027 AM CST Mon Mar 5 2018/ ...A HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST /6 PM CST/ THIS AFTERNOON... ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM MST /7 AM CST/ TO 5 PM MST /6 PM CST/ TUESDAY... * Peak Winds Today and Tuesday...Northwest at 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. * Timing/Duration Today and Tuesday...Winds will strengthen rapidly during the morning, peak during the afternoon, then weaken around or shortly after sunset. * Other Impacts...Blowing dust may suddenly reduce visibility and result in locally hazardous travel conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds of this magnitude will be capable of damaging property. Secure loose objects or bring them indoors, if possible. Winds of this magnitude can result in loss of vehicle control. High profile vehicles will be particularly susceptible to strong cross-winds. Blowing dust may reduce visibility and create locally hazardous travel conditions, particularly along the Interstate 70 corridor. && $$ KSZ001>004-013>016-027>029-041-042-061200- /O.UPG.KGLD.HW.A.0002.180306T1300Z-180307T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KGLD.HW.W.0002.180306T1300Z-180307T0000Z/ /O.CON.KGLD.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180306T0000Z/ Cheyenne-Rawlins-Decatur-Norton-Sherman-Thomas-Sheridan-Graham- Wallace-Logan-Gove-Greeley-Wichita- Including the cities of St. Francis, Bird City, Atwood, Oberlin, Norton, Goodland, Colby, Hoxie, Hill City, Sharon Springs, Oakley, Quinter, Grinnell, Grainfield, Tribune, and Leoti 927 AM MST Mon Mar 5 2018 /1027 AM CST Mon Mar 5 2018/ ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST /6 PM CST/ THIS AFTERNOON... ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM MST /7 AM CST/ TO 5 PM MST /6 PM CST/ TUESDAY... The National Weather Service in Goodland has issued a High Wind Warning, which is in effect from 6 AM MST /7 AM CST/ to 5 PM MST /6 PM CST/ Tuesday. The High Wind Watch is no longer in effect. * Peak Winds Today and Tuesday...Northwest at 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. * Timing/Duration Today and Tuesday...Winds will strengthen rapidly during the morning, peak during the afternoon, then weaken around or shortly after sunset. * Other Impacts...Blowing dust may suddenly reduce visibility and result in locally hazardous travel conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds of this magnitude will be capable of damaging property. Secure loose objects or bring them indoors, if possible. Winds of this magnitude can result in loss of vehicle control. High profile vehicles will be particularly susceptible to strong cross-winds. Blowing dust may reduce visibility and create locally hazardous travel conditions, particularly along the Interstate 70 corridor. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment recommends taking preventative measures when blowing dust is expected, such as staying indoors or wearing protective breathing masks if outside. High dust concentrations can cause respiratory problems, decrease lung activity, aggravate asthma, and potentially lead to heart- related problems, especially with children, the elderly, or those with pre-existing respiratory conditions. $$ Vincent
8 follow-up statements
409 WWUS73 KGLD 060008 NPWGLD URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Goodland KS 508 PM MST Mon Mar 5 2018 ...STRONG NORTHWEST WINDS AND LOCALLY REDUCED VISIBILITIES ASSOCIATED WITH BLOWING DUST WILL RESULT IN HAZARDOUS DRIVING CONDITIONS ACROSS THE TRI-STATE REGION TUESDAY... COZ090>092-NEZ079>081-061200- /O.EXP.KGLD.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180306T0000Z/ /O.CON.KGLD.HW.W.0002.180306T1300Z-180307T0000Z/ Yuma County-Kit Carson County-Cheyenne County-Dundy-Hitchcock- Red Willow- Including the cities of Yuma, Wray, Burlington, Arapahoe, Cheyenne Wells, Benkelman, Culbertson, Trenton, Stratton Ne, Palisade, and McCook 508 PM MST Mon Mar 5 2018 /608 PM CST Mon Mar 5 2018/ ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM MST /7 AM CST/ TO 5 PM MST /6 PM CST/ TUESDAY... ...HIGH WIND WARNING FOR MONDAY HAS EXPIRED... * Peak Winds Tuesday...Northwest at 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. * Timing/Duration Tuesday...Winds will strengthen rapidly during the morning, peak during the afternoon, then weaken around or shortly after sunset. * Other Impacts...Blowing dust may suddenly reduce visibility and result in locally hazardous travel conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds of this magnitude will be capable of damaging property. Secure loose objects or bring them indoors, if possible. Winds of this magnitude can result in loss of vehicle control. High profile vehicles will be particularly susceptible to strong cross-winds. Blowing dust may reduce visibility and create locally hazardous travel conditions, particularly along the Interstate 70 corridor. 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>004-013>016-027>029-041-042-061200- /O.EXP.KGLD.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180306T0000Z/ /O.CON.KGLD.HW.W.0002.180306T1300Z-180307T0000Z/ Cheyenne-Rawlins-Decatur-Norton-Sherman-Thomas-Sheridan-Graham- Wallace-Logan-Gove-Greeley-Wichita- Including the cities of St. Francis, Bird City, Atwood, Oberlin, Norton, Goodland, Colby, Hoxie, Hill City, Sharon Springs, Oakley, Quinter, Grinnell, Grainfield, Tribune, and Leoti 508 PM MST Mon Mar 5 2018 /608 PM CST Mon Mar 5 2018/ ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM MST /7 AM CST/ TO 5 PM MST /6 PM CST/ TUESDAY... ...HIGH WIND WARNING FOR MONDAY HAS EXPIRED... * Peak Winds Tuesday...Northwest at 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. * Timing/Duration Tuesday...Winds will strengthen rapidly during the morning, peak during the afternoon, then weaken around or shortly after sunset. * Other Impacts...Blowing dust may suddenly reduce visibility and result in locally hazardous travel conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds of this magnitude will be capable of damaging property. Secure loose objects or bring them indoors, if possible. Winds of this magnitude can result in loss of vehicle control. High profile vehicles will be particularly susceptible to strong cross-winds. Blowing dust may reduce visibility and create locally hazardous travel conditions, particularly along the Interstate 70 corridor. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment recommends taking preventative measures when blowing dust is expected, such as staying indoors or wearing protective breathing masks if outside. High dust concentrations can cause respiratory problems, decrease lung activity, aggravate asthma, and potentially lead to heart- related problems, especially with children, the elderly, or those with pre-existing respiratory conditions. 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. && $$ JRM
295 WWUS73 KGLD 060041 NPWGLD URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Goodland KS 541 PM MST Mon Mar 5 2018 ...STRONG NORTHWEST WINDS AND LOCALLY REDUCED VISIBILITIES ASSOCIATED WITH BLOWING DUST WILL RESULT IN HAZARDOUS DRIVING CONDITIONS ACROSS THE TRI-STATE REGION TUESDAY... COZ090>092-NEZ079>081-061200- /O.CON.KGLD.HW.W.0002.180306T1300Z-180307T0000Z/ Yuma County-Kit Carson County-Cheyenne County-Dundy-Hitchcock- Red Willow- Including the cities of Yuma, Wray, Burlington, Arapahoe, Cheyenne Wells, Benkelman, Culbertson, Trenton, Stratton Ne, Palisade, and McCook 541 PM MST Mon Mar 5 2018 /641 PM CST Mon Mar 5 2018/ ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM MST /7 AM CST/ TO 5 PM MST /6 PM CST/ TUESDAY... * Peak Winds...Northwest at 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. * Timing/Duration...Winds will strengthen rapidly during the morning, peak during the afternoon, then weaken around or shortly after sunset. * Other Impacts...Blowing dust may suddenly reduce visibility and result in locally hazardous travel conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds of this magnitude can result in loss of vehicle control. High profile vehicles will be particularly susceptible to strong cross-winds. Blowing dust may reduce visibility and create locally hazardous travel conditions, particularly along the Interstate 70 corridor. && $$ KSZ001>004-013>016-027>029-041-042-061200- /O.CON.KGLD.HW.W.0002.180306T1300Z-180307T0000Z/ Cheyenne-Rawlins-Decatur-Norton-Sherman-Thomas-Sheridan-Graham- Wallace-Logan-Gove-Greeley-Wichita- Including the cities of St. Francis, Bird City, Atwood, Oberlin, Norton, Goodland, Colby, Hoxie, Hill City, Sharon Springs, Oakley, Quinter, Grinnell, Grainfield, Tribune, and Leoti 541 PM MST Mon Mar 5 2018 /641 PM CST Mon Mar 5 2018/ ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM MST /7 AM CST/ TO 5 PM MST /6 PM CST/ TUESDAY... * Peak Winds...Northwest at 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. * Timing/Duration...Winds will strengthen rapidly during the morning, peak during the afternoon, then weaken around or shortly after sunset. * Other Impacts...Blowing dust may suddenly reduce visibility and result in locally hazardous travel conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds of this magnitude can result in loss of vehicle control. High profile vehicles will be particularly susceptible to strong cross-winds. Blowing dust may reduce visibility and create locally hazardous travel conditions, particularly along the Interstate 70 corridor. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment recommends taking preventative measures when blowing dust is expected, such as staying indoors or wearing protective breathing masks if outside. High dust concentrations can cause respiratory problems, decrease lung activity, aggravate asthma, and potentially lead to heart- related problems, especially with children, the elderly, or those with pre-existing respiratory conditions. && $$
375 WWUS73 KGLD 060905 NPWGLD URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Goodland KS 205 AM MST Tue Mar 6 2018 COZ090>092-KSZ001>004-013>016-027>029-041-042-NEZ079>081-061800- /O.CON.KGLD.HW.W.0002.180306T1300Z-180307T0000Z/ Yuma County-Kit Carson County-Cheyenne County-Cheyenne-Rawlins- Decatur-Norton-Sherman-Thomas-Sheridan-Graham-Wallace-Logan-Gove- Greeley-Wichita-Dundy-Hitchcock-Red Willow- Including the cities of Yuma, Wray, Burlington, Arapahoe, Cheyenne Wells, St. Francis, Bird City, Atwood, Oberlin, Norton, Goodland, Colby, Hoxie, Hill City, Sharon Springs, Oakley, Quinter, Grinnell, Grainfield, Tribune, Leoti, Benkelman, Culbertson, Trenton, Stratton Ne, Palisade, and McCook 205 AM MST Tue Mar 6 2018 /305 AM CST Tue Mar 6 2018/ ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM MST /7 AM CST/ THIS MORNING TO 5 PM MST /6 PM CST/ THIS AFTERNOON... * Peak Winds...Northwest at 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. * Timing/Duration...Winds will strengthen rapidly during the morning, peak during the afternoon, then weaken around or shortly after sunset. * Other Impacts...Blowing dust may suddenly reduce visibility and result in locally hazardous travel conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds of this magnitude can result in loss of vehicle control. High profile vehicles will be particularly susceptible to strong cross-winds. Blowing dust may reduce visibility and create locally hazardous travel conditions, particularly along the Interstate 70 corridor. && $$
926 WWUS73 KGLD 061501 NPWGLD URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Goodland KS 801 AM MST Tue Mar 6 2018 ...VERY STRONG NORTHWEST WINDS ACROSS THE TRI-STATE REGION TODAY... COZ090>092-NEZ079>081-070000- /O.CON.KGLD.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-180307T0000Z/ Yuma County-Kit Carson County-Cheyenne County-Dundy-Hitchcock- Red Willow- Including the cities of Yuma, Wray, Burlington, Arapahoe, Cheyenne Wells, Benkelman, Culbertson, Trenton, Stratton Ne, Palisade, and McCook 801 AM MST Tue Mar 6 2018 /901 AM CST Tue Mar 6 2018/ ...A HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST /6 PM CST/ THIS AFTERNOON... * Peak Winds...Northwest at 30 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. * Timing/Duration...Through sunset. * Other Impacts...Blowing dust may suddenly reduce visibility and result in locally hazardous travel conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds of this magnitude will be capable of damaging property. Secure loose objects or bring them indoors, if possible. Winds of this magnitude can result in loss of vehicle control. High profile vehicles will be particularly susceptible to strong cross-winds. Blowing dust may reduce visibility and create locally hazardous travel conditions, particularly along the Interstate 70 corridor. && $$ KSZ001>004-013>016-027>029-041-042-070000- /O.CON.KGLD.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-180307T0000Z/ Cheyenne-Rawlins-Decatur-Norton-Sherman-Thomas-Sheridan-Graham- Wallace-Logan-Gove-Greeley-Wichita- Including the cities of St. Francis, Bird City, Atwood, Oberlin, Norton, Goodland, Colby, Hoxie, Hill City, Sharon Springs, Oakley, Quinter, Grinnell, Grainfield, Tribune, and Leoti 801 AM MST Tue Mar 6 2018 /901 AM CST Tue Mar 6 2018/ ...A HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST /6 PM CST/ THIS AFTERNOON... * Peak Winds...Northwest at 30 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. * Timing/Duration...Through sunset. * Other Impacts...Blowing dust may suddenly reduce visibility and result in locally hazardous travel conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds of this magnitude will be capable of damaging property. Secure loose objects or bring them indoors, if possible. Winds of this magnitude can result in loss of vehicle control. High profile vehicles will be particularly susceptible to strong cross-winds. Blowing dust may reduce visibility and create locally hazardous travel conditions, particularly along the Interstate 70 corridor. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment recommends taking preventative measures when blowing dust is expected, such as staying indoors or wearing protective breathing masks if outside. High dust concentrations can decrease lung activity, cause respiratory problems, aggravate asthma, and potentially lead to heart-related problems, especially with children, the elderly, or those with pre-existing respiratory conditions. $$
685 WWUS73 KGLD 061805 NPWGLD URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Goodland KS 1105 AM MST Tue Mar 6 2018 ...EXTREMELY DANGEROUS TRAVEL CONDITIONS ASSOCIATED WITH BLOWING DUST ALONG INTERSTATE 70, HIGHWAY 83 AND HIGHWAY 283 THIS AFTERNOON... KSZ002>004-014>016-028-029-NEZ080-081-070000- /O.NEW.KGLD.DS.W.0001.180306T1805Z-180307T0000Z/ /O.CON.KGLD.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-180307T0000Z/ Rawlins-Decatur-Norton-Thomas-Sheridan-Graham-Logan-Gove- Hitchcock-Red Willow- Including the cities of Atwood, Oberlin, Norton, Colby, Hoxie, Hill City, Oakley, Quinter, Grinnell, Grainfield, Culbertson, Trenton, Stratton Ne, Palisade, and McCook 1205 PM CST Tue Mar 6 2018 ...DUST STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... The National Weather Service in Goodland has issued a Dust Storm Warning, which is in effect until 6 PM CST this evening. * Visibilities...Less than one quarter mile. * Impacts...Extremely dangerous travel conditions along Interstate 70 from Brewster to WaKeeney, Highway 83 from Oakley north to Oberlin, and Highway 283 from WaKeeney north to Oberlin * Peak Winds...Northwest at 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. * Timing/Duration...Through sunset. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Dust Storm Warning means visibility will be reduced below one quarter mile in blowing dust. Travelers are urged to use extreme caution and be alert to rapidly changing visibility...especially near open fields. Persons with respiratory problems should stay indoors until the storm passes. Winds of this magnitude will be capable of damaging property. Secure loose objects or bring them indoors, if possible. Winds of this magnitude can also result in loss of vehicle control. High profile vehicles will be particularly susceptible to strong cross- winds. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment recommends taking preventative measures when blowing dust is expected, such as staying indoors or wearing protective breathing masks if outside. High dust concentrations can decrease lung activity, cause respiratory problems, aggravate asthma, and potentially lead to heart-related problems, especially with children, the elderly, or those with pre-existing respiratory conditions. && $$ COZ090>092-KSZ001-013-027-041-042-NEZ079-070000- /O.CON.KGLD.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-180307T0000Z/ Yuma County-Kit Carson County-Cheyenne County-Cheyenne-Sherman- Wallace-Greeley-Wichita-Dundy- Including the cities of Yuma, Wray, Burlington, Arapahoe, Cheyenne Wells, St. Francis, Bird City, Goodland, Sharon Springs, Tribune, Leoti, and Benkelman 1105 AM MST Tue Mar 6 2018 /1205 PM CST Tue Mar 6 2018/ ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST /6 PM CST/ THIS AFTERNOON... * Peak Winds...Northwest at 30 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. * Timing/Duration...Through sunset. * Other Impacts...Blowing dust may suddenly reduce visibility and result in locally hazardous travel conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds of this magnitude will be capable of damaging property. Secure loose objects or bring them indoors, if possible. Winds of this magnitude can result in loss of vehicle control. High profile vehicles will be particularly susceptible to strong cross-winds. Blowing dust may reduce visibility and create locally hazardous travel conditions, particularly along the Interstate 70 corridor. $$ Vincent
791 WWUS73 KGLD 061902 NPWGLD URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Goodland KS 1202 PM MST Tue Mar 6 2018 ...EXTREMELY DANGEROUS TRAVEL CONDITIONS ASSOCIATED WITH BLOWING DUST IN NORTHWEST KANSAS THIS AFTERNOON... COZ090-KSZ001-013-NEZ079-070000- /O.EXA.KGLD.DS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180307T0000Z/ /O.CON.KGLD.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-180307T0000Z/ Yuma County-Cheyenne-Sherman-Dundy- Including the cities of Yuma, Wray, St. Francis, Bird City, Goodland, and Benkelman 1202 PM MST Tue Mar 6 2018 /102 PM CST Tue Mar 6 2018/ ...DUST STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST /6 PM CST/ THIS AFTERNOON... ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST /6 PM CST/ THIS AFTERNOON... The National Weather Service in Goodland has issued a Dust Storm Warning, which is in effect until 5 PM MST /6 PM CST/ this afternoon. * Visibilities...Less than one quarter mile. * Impacts...Extremely dangerous travel conditions this afternoon, particularly along Interstate 70 from Goodland east to Colby and Quinter and portions of Highway 27, Highway 25, Highway 36, Highway 83, and Highway 283. * Peak Winds...Northwest at 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph. * Timing/Duration...Through sunset. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Dust Storm Warning means visibility will be reduced below one quarter mile in blowing dust. Travelers are urged to use extreme caution and be alert to rapidly changing visibility...especially near open fields. Persons with respiratory problems should stay indoors until the storm passes. Winds of this magnitude will be capable of damaging property. Secure loose objects or bring them indoors, if possible. Winds of this magnitude can result in loss of vehicle control. High profile vehicles will be particularly susceptible to strong cross-winds. Blowing dust may reduce visibility and create locally hazardous travel conditions, particularly along the Interstate 70 corridor. && $$ KSZ002>004-014>016-028-029-NEZ080-081-070000- /O.CON.KGLD.DS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180307T0000Z/ /O.CON.KGLD.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-180307T0000Z/ Rawlins-Decatur-Norton-Thomas-Sheridan-Graham-Logan-Gove- Hitchcock-Red Willow- Including the cities of Atwood, Oberlin, Norton, Colby, Hoxie, Hill City, Oakley, Quinter, Grinnell, Grainfield, Culbertson, Trenton, Stratton Ne, Palisade, and McCook 102 PM CST Tue Mar 6 2018 ...DUST STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... * Visibilities...Less than one quarter mile. * Impacts...Extremely dangerous travel conditions this afternoon, particularly along Interstate 70 from Goodland east to Colby and Quinter and portions of Highway 27, Highway 25, Highway 36, Highway 83, and Highway 283. * Peak Winds...Northwest at 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph. * Timing/Duration...Through sunset. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Dust Storm Warning means visibility will be reduced below one quarter mile in blowing dust. Travelers are urged to use extreme caution and be alert to rapidly changing visibility...especially near open fields. Persons with respiratory problems should stay indoors until the storm passes. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment recommends taking preventative measures when blowing dust is expected, such as staying indoors or wearing protective breathing masks if outside. High dust concentrations can decrease lung activity, cause respiratory problems, aggravate asthma, and potentially lead to heart-related problems, especially with children, the elderly, or those with pre-existing respiratory conditions. Winds of this magnitude will be capable of damaging property. Secure loose objects or bring them indoors, if possible. Winds of this magnitude can also result in loss of vehicle control. High profile vehicles will be particularly susceptible to strong cross- winds. && $$ COZ091-092-KSZ027-041-042-070000- /O.CON.KGLD.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-180307T0000Z/ Kit Carson County-Cheyenne County-Wallace-Greeley-Wichita- Including the cities of Burlington, Arapahoe, Cheyenne Wells, Sharon Springs, Tribune, and Leoti 1202 PM MST Tue Mar 6 2018 /102 PM CST Tue Mar 6 2018/ ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST /6 PM CST/ THIS AFTERNOON... * Peak Winds...Northwest at 30 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * Timing/Duration...Through sunset. * Other Impacts...Blowing dust may suddenly reduce visibility and result in locally hazardous travel conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds of this magnitude will be capable of damaging property. Secure loose objects or bring them indoors, if possible. Winds of this magnitude can result in loss of vehicle control. High profile vehicles will be particularly susceptible to strong cross-winds. Blowing dust may reduce visibility and create locally hazardous travel conditions, particularly along the Interstate 70 corridor. $$ Vincent
473 WWUS73 KGLD 061952 NPWGLD URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Goodland KS 1252 PM MST Tue Mar 6 2018 ...WIND GUSTS UP TO 70 MPH AND AREAS OF NEAR 0 VISIBILITY IN BLOWING DUST THIS AFTERNOON... ...INTERSTATE 70 CLOSED FROM GOODLAND EAST TO COLBY... COZ090-NEZ079>081-070000- /O.CON.KGLD.DS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180307T0000Z/ /O.CON.KGLD.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-180307T0000Z/ Yuma County-Dundy-Hitchcock-Red Willow- Including the cities of Yuma, Wray, Benkelman, Culbertson, Trenton, Stratton Ne, Palisade, and McCook 1252 PM MST Tue Mar 6 2018 /152 PM CST Tue Mar 6 2018/ ...DUST STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST /6 PM CST/ THIS AFTERNOON... ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST /6 PM CST/ THIS AFTERNOON... * Visibilities...Near 0 at times. Visibilities will vary considerably from one location to another. * Impacts...Extremely dangerous travel conditions this afternoon. * Peak Winds...Northwest at 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph. * Timing/Duration...Through sunset. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Dust Storm Warning means visibility will be reduced below one quarter mile in blowing dust. Travelers are urged to use extreme caution and be alert to rapidly changing visibility...especially near open fields. Persons with respiratory problems should stay indoors until the storm passes. Winds of this magnitude will be capable of damaging property. Secure loose objects or bring them indoors, if possible. Winds of this magnitude can also result in loss of vehicle control. High profile vehicles will be particularly susceptible to strong cross- winds. && $$ KSZ001>004-013>016-028-029-070000- /O.CON.KGLD.DS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180307T0000Z/ /O.CON.KGLD.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-180307T0000Z/ Cheyenne-Rawlins-Decatur-Norton-Sherman-Thomas-Sheridan-Graham- Logan-Gove- Including the cities of St. Francis, Bird City, Atwood, Oberlin, Norton, Goodland, Colby, Hoxie, Hill City, Oakley, Quinter, Grinnell, and Grainfield 1252 PM MST Tue Mar 6 2018 /152 PM CST Tue Mar 6 2018/ ...DUST STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST /6 PM CST/ THIS AFTERNOON... ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST /6 PM CST/ THIS AFTERNOON... * Visibilities...Less than one quarter mile. * Impacts...Extremely dangerous travel conditions this afternoon, particularly on Interstate 70, * Peak Winds...Northwest at 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph. * Timing/Duration...Through sunset. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Dust Storm Warning means visibility will be reduced below one quarter mile in blowing dust. Travelers are urged to use extreme caution and be alert to rapidly changing visibility...especially near open fields. Persons with respiratory problems should stay indoors until the storm passes. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment recommends taking preventative measures when blowing dust is expected, such as staying indoors or wearing protective breathing masks if outside. High dust concentrations can decrease lung activity, cause respiratory problems, aggravate asthma, and potentially lead to heart-related problems, especially with children, the elderly, or those with pre-existing respiratory conditions. Winds of this magnitude will be capable of damaging property. Secure loose objects or bring them indoors, if possible. Winds of this magnitude can also result in loss of vehicle control. High profile vehicles will be particularly susceptible to strong cross- winds. && $$ COZ091-092-070000- /O.CON.KGLD.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-180307T0000Z/ Kit Carson County-Cheyenne County- Including the cities of Burlington, Arapahoe, and Cheyenne Wells 1252 PM MST Tue Mar 6 2018 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON... * Peak Winds...Northwest at 30 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * Timing/Duration...Through sunset. * Other Impacts...Blowing dust may suddenly reduce visibility and result in locally hazardous travel conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds of this magnitude will be capable of damaging property. Secure loose objects or bring them indoors, if possible. Winds of this magnitude can result in loss of vehicle control. High profile vehicles will be particularly susceptible to strong cross-winds. Blowing dust may reduce visibility and create locally hazardous travel conditions, particularly along the Interstate 70 corridor. $$ KSZ027-041-042-070000- /O.CON.KGLD.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-180307T0000Z/ Wallace-Greeley-Wichita- Including the cities of Sharon Springs, Tribune, and Leoti 1252 PM MST Tue Mar 6 2018 /152 PM CST Tue Mar 6 2018/ ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST /6 PM CST/ THIS AFTERNOON... * Peak Winds...Northwest at 30 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * Timing/Duration...Through sunset. * Other Impacts...Blowing dust may suddenly reduce visibility and result in locally hazardous travel conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... The Kansas Department of Health and Environment recommends taking preventative measures when blowing dust is expected, such as staying indoors or wearing protective breathing masks if outside. High dust concentrations can decrease lung activity, cause respiratory problems, aggravate asthma, and potentially lead to heart-related problems, especially with children, the elderly, or those with pre-existing respiratory conditions. Winds of this magnitude will be capable of damaging property. Secure loose objects or bring them indoors, if possible. Winds of this magnitude can result in loss of vehicle control. High profile vehicles will be particularly susceptible to strong cross-winds. Blowing dust may reduce visibility and create locally hazardous travel conditions, particularly along the Interstate 70 corridor. $$
741 WWUS73 KGLD 062355 NPWGLD URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Goodland KS 455 PM MST Tue Mar 6 2018 COZ090-NEZ079>081-070100- /O.EXP.KGLD.DS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180307T0000Z/ /O.EXP.KGLD.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-180307T0000Z/ Yuma County-Dundy-Hitchcock-Red Willow- Including the cities of Yuma, Wray, Benkelman, Culbertson, Trenton, Stratton Ne, Palisade, and McCook 455 PM MST Tue Mar 6 2018 /555 PM CST Tue Mar 6 2018/ ...DUST STORM WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 5 PM MST /6 PM CST/ THIS AFTERNOON... ...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 5 PM MST /6 PM CST/ THIS AFTERNOON... Winds have weakened below criteria heading into the evening hours. As a result, conditions have improved. High winds and blowing dust are no longer a threat. $$ KSZ001>004-013>016-028-029-070100- /O.EXP.KGLD.DS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180307T0000Z/ /O.EXP.KGLD.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-180307T0000Z/ Cheyenne-Rawlins-Decatur-Norton-Sherman-Thomas-Sheridan-Graham- Logan-Gove- Including the cities of St. Francis, Bird City, Atwood, Oberlin, Norton, Goodland, Colby, Hoxie, Hill City, Oakley, Quinter, Grinnell, and Grainfield 455 PM MST Tue Mar 6 2018 /555 PM CST Tue Mar 6 2018/ ...DUST STORM WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 5 PM MST /6 PM CST/ THIS AFTERNOON... ...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 5 PM MST /6 PM CST/ THIS AFTERNOON... Winds have weakened below criteria heading into the evening hours. As a result, conditions have improved. High winds and blowing dust are no longer a threat. $$ COZ091-092-KSZ027-041-042-070100- /O.EXP.KGLD.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-180307T0000Z/ Kit Carson County-Cheyenne County-Wallace-Greeley-Wichita- Including the cities of Burlington, Arapahoe, Cheyenne Wells, Sharon Springs, Tribune, and Leoti 455 PM MST Tue Mar 6 2018 /555 PM CST Tue Mar 6 2018/ ...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 5 PM MST /6 PM CST/ THIS AFTERNOON... Winds have weakened below criteria heading into the evening hours. As a result, conditions have improved. High winds and blowing dust are no longer a threat. $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS Goodland, KS issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 5, 5:34 AM CST | Fire Weather Watch | GLD | Gove, Greeley, Logan, Wallace, Wichita | 5 hr |
| Mar 5, 10:42 AM CST | Red Flag Warning | GLD | Cheyenne, Decatur, Gove, Graham, Greeley, Logan and 7 more | 31 hr |
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