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High Wind Warning 9, NWS Goodland, KS

November 24, 20185 counties in Kansas; Dundy County, Nebraska; Cheyenne County, Kit Carson County, Yuma County, Colorado

NWS Goodland, KS issued this high wind warning at Nov 24, 2018, 7:04 AM CST for 5 counties in Kansas; Dundy County, Nebraska; Cheyenne County, Kit Carson County, Yuma County, Colorado. It took effect at Nov 24, 2018, 1:00 PM CST. It was in force for 16 hr. 45 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
Nov 24, 2018, 7:04 AM CST (13:04 UTC)
In effect from
Nov 24, 2018, 1:00 PM CST
Expired
Nov 25, 2018, 5:18 AM CST
In force
16 hr
Issued by
NWS Goodland, KS

Counties Cheyenne County, CO, Kit Carson County, CO, Yuma County, CO, Cheyenne County, KS, Greeley County, KS, Sherman County, KS, Wallace County, KS, Wichita County, KS, Dundy County, NE

The radar

The Goodland radar (KGLD), 26 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 13:05 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
Nov 24, 3:10 PM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 322 N Yuma, COMESONET STATION CSU66, 1 N YUMA.
Nov 24, 4:14 PM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 451 Sse Yuma, COAWOS STATION 2V6, 1 SE YUMA.
Nov 24, 4:14 PM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 451 Sse Yuma, COMESONET STATION K2V6, 1 SSE YUMA.
Nov 24, 4:29 PM CSTHIGH SUST WINDS 19Flagler, COMESONET STATION FLGLR, FLAGLER.
Nov 24, 4:35 PM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 245 S Wauneta, COMESONET STATION CSU63, 5 S WAUNETA.
Nov 24, 4:40 PM CSTHIGH SUST WINDS 50Aroya, COMESONET STATION UP695, AROYA.
Nov 24, 4:42 PM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 4317 N Flagler, COMESONET STATION E7003, 11 ESE THURMAN.
Nov 24, 4:55 PM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 382 Nnw Wray, COAWOS STATION 2V5, 2 NW WRAY.
Nov 24, 5:02 PM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 66Firstview, COMESONET STATION CO068, FIRSTVIEW.
Nov 24, 5:21 PM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 5611 Wnw Firstview, COMESONET STATION C9626, 10 WNW FIRSTVIEW.
Nov 24, 5:30 PM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 464 E Stratton, COMESONET STATION CSU58, 4 E STRATTON.
Nov 24, 5:35 PM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 373 Nnw Kirk, COMESONET STATION CSU34, 2 NNW KIRK.
Nov 24, 5:47 PM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 624 S Burlington, COASOS STATION ITR, BURLINGTON CO AIRPORT.
Nov 24, 5:55 PM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 322 N Idalia, COMESONET STATION CSU33, 2 N IDALIA.
Nov 24, 5:57 PM CSTHIGH SUST WINDS 252 Nw Haigler, NEMESONET STATION NE027, 2 WNW HAIGLER.
Nov 24, 6:00 PM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 198 Ene Clarkville, COMESONET STATION CSU50, 8 ENE CLARKVILLE.
Nov 24, 6:08 PM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 45Cheyenne Wells, COMESONET STATION D8525, CHEYENNE WELLS.
Nov 24, 6:10 PM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 554 E Firstview, COMESONET STATION UP723, 3 E FIRSTVIEW.
Nov 24, 6:15 PM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 381 W Saint Francis, KSMESONET STATION SYF, ST. FRANCIS CITY.
Nov 24, 6:25 PM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 379 Ese Burlington, COMESONET STATION CSU07, 6 SW KANORADO.
Nov 24, 6:30 PM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 462 E Arapahoe, COMESONET STATION UP694, 2 E ARAPAHOE.
Nov 24, 6:47 PM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 4513 Nnw Ruleton, KSMESONET STATION F1147, 12 NNW RULETON.
Nov 24, 6:55 PM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 4011 Nne Goodland, KSMESONET STATION C9922, 10 NNE GOODLAND.
Nov 24, 6:55 PM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 601 Nne Goodland, KSASOS STATION GLD, GOODLAND.
Nov 24, 7:10 PM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 411 Ne Goodland, KSMESONET STATION C2751, GOODLAND.
Nov 24, 7:25 PM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 322 Wsw Wallace, KSMESONET STATION KS036, 2 WSW WALLACE.
Nov 24, 7:25 PM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 524 W Wallace, KSMESONET STATION K5WLC, 4 W WALLACE.
Nov 24, 7:31 PM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 323 W Bird City, KSMESONET STATION D4654, 3 W BIRD CITY.
Nov 24, 7:34 PM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 529 Sse Sharon Springs, KSMESONET STATION C6099, 9 SSE SHARON SPRINGS.
Nov 24, 7:40 PM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 24Edson, KSMESONET STATION KS028, EDSON.
Nov 24, 7:45 PM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 392 W Edson, KSMESONET STATION K5ED7, 2 W EDSON.
Nov 24, 7:59 PM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 475 S Tribune, KSMESONET STATION D9439, 5 SSE TRIBUNE.
Nov 24, 8:00 PM CSTHIGH SUST WINDS 181 Se Horace, KSCO-OP OBSERVER STATION TRBK1, TRIBUNE 1W.
Nov 24, 8:00 PM CSTHIGH SUST WINDS 1910 S Saint Francis, KSMESONET STATION KCNK1, 9 S SAINT FRANCIS.
Nov 24, 8:00 PM CSTHIGH SUST WINDS 242 E Leoti, KSMESONET STATION KWHK1, 1 E LEOTI.
Nov 24, 8:00 PM CSTHIGH SUST WINDS 265 Se Ruleton, KSMESONET STATION KSHK1, 5 SE RULETON.
Nov 24, 8:00 PM CSTHIGH SUST WINDS 346 Ese Weskan, KSMESONET STATION KWLK1, 6 ESE WESKAN.
Nov 24, 9:00 PM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 53Leoti, KSMESONET STATION F1490, LEOTI.
Nov 24, 9:10 PM CSTSNOW 120 N Parks, NEREPORT VIA CALL FROM TRAINED SPOTTER OF ABOUT 1 INCH OF SNOW ON THE GROUND N OF PARKS, NE.
Nov 24, 10:16 PM CSTSNOW 18 S Saint Francis, KSPUBLIC REPORTED VIA A COMMENT ON FACEBOOK OF ABOUT 1 INCH OF SNOW 8 MILES SOUTH OF ST. FRANCIS, KS ALONG WITH ROUGHLY 4 MILE VISIBILITY.
Nov 25, 2:27 AM CSTSNOW 1Yuma, COPOOR VISIBILITY.
Nov 25, 2:52 AM CSTHIGH SUST WINDS 351 Nne Goodland, KSSUSTAINED NORTHERLY WIND OF 35 MPH GUSTING TO 46 MPH WITH 0.5 MILE VISIBILITY IN SNOW AND BLOWING SNOW.
Nov 25, 3:57 AM CSTSNOW 1.5Yuma, COHALF MILE VISIBILITY AT BEST IN THE BLOWING SNOW.
Nov 25, 4:01 AM CSTBLIZZARDSaint Francis, KSZERO VISIBILITY IN MOST PLACES ACROSS THE COUNTY. ESTIMATED AN INCH OF SNOW IN ST. FRANCIS.
Nov 25, 5:00 AM CSTSNOW 1Benkelman, NE

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, 1.1 hours before the alert went out and 128 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, Denver, CO at 12:00Z on 2018-11-24Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Denver, CO at 12:00Z on 2018-11-24The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 213 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
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
2243 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
59 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
213 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
238 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

238 
WWUS73 KGLD 241304
NPWGLD

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Goodland KS
604 AM MST Sat Nov 24 2018

...Strong Northwest Winds Late this Afternoon through Tonight...

COZ090>092-NEZ079-250500-
/O.NEW.KGLD.HW.W.0009.181124T1900Z-181125T1200Z/
Yuma County-Kit Carson County-Cheyenne County-Dundy-
Including the cities of Yuma, Wray, Burlington, Arapahoe, 
Cheyenne Wells, and Benkelman
604 AM MST Sat Nov 24 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 5 AM MST
SUNDAY...

The National Weather Service in Goodland has issued a High Wind
Warning, which is in effect from noon today to 5 AM MST Sunday.

* Peak Winds...Sustained at 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph.

* Timing/Duration...Strong NW winds are expected in the wake of a
  cold frontal passage late this afternoon. Winds may weaken for a
  period early this evening. The strongest winds are expected late
  this evening through tonight.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds of this magnitude may down trees, power lines, and damage 
property. High winds will also result in dangerous driving 
conditions, particularly for high-profile vehicles.

&&

$$

KSZ001-013-027-041-250500-
/O.NEW.KGLD.HW.W.0009.181124T1900Z-181125T1200Z/
Cheyenne-Sherman-Wallace-Greeley-
Including the cities of St. Francis, Bird City, Goodland, 
Sharon Springs, and Tribune
604 AM MST Sat Nov 24 2018 /704 AM CST Sat Nov 24 2018/

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON MST /1 PM CST/ TODAY TO
5 AM MST /6 AM CST/ SUNDAY...

The National Weather Service in Goodland has issued a High Wind
Warning, which is in effect from noon MST /1 PM CST/ today to
5 AM MST /6 AM CST/ Sunday.

* Peak Winds...Sustained at 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* Timing/Duration...Strong NW winds are expected in the wake of a
  cold frontal passage late this afternoon. Winds may weaken for a
  period early this evening. The strongest winds are expected late
  this evening through tonight.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds of this magnitude may down trees, power lines, and damage 
property. High winds will also result in dangerous driving 
conditions, particularly for high-profile vehicles.

High dust concentrations can aggravate asthma and cause 
respiratory problems, especially in children, the elderly, or 
those with pre-existing respiratory conditions. The Kansas 
Department of Health and Environment recommends taking 
preventative measures such as staying indoors or wearing 
protective breathing masks, if outside.

&&

$$

Vincent
4 follow-up statements
671 
WWUS73 KGLD 241608
NPWGLD

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Goodland KS
908 AM MST Sat Nov 24 2018

...Strong Northwest Winds Late this Afternoon through Tonight...

KSZ042-250500-
/O.EXA.KGLD.HW.W.0009.181124T1900Z-181125T1200Z/
Wichita-
Including the city of Leoti
1008 AM CST Sat Nov 24 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST SUNDAY...

The National Weather Service in Goodland has issued a High Wind
Warning, which is in effect until 6 AM CST Sunday.

* Peak Winds...Sustained at 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* Timing/Duration...Strong NW winds are expected in the wake of 
  a cold frontal passage late this afternoon. Winds may weaken 
  for a period early this evening. The strongest winds are 
  expected late this evening through tonight.

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-KSZ001-013-027-041-NEZ079-250500-
/O.CON.KGLD.HW.W.0009.181124T1900Z-181125T1200Z/
Yuma County-Kit Carson County-Cheyenne County-Cheyenne-Sherman-
Wallace-Greeley-Dundy-
Including the cities of Yuma, Wray, Burlington, Arapahoe, 
Cheyenne Wells, St. Francis, Bird City, Goodland, Sharon Springs,
Tribune, and Benkelman
908 AM MST Sat Nov 24 2018 /1008 AM CST Sat Nov 24 2018/

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST /6 AM CST/
SUNDAY...

* Peak Winds...Sustained at 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph.

* Timing/Duration...Strong NW winds are expected in the wake of 
  a cold frontal passage late this afternoon. Winds may weaken 
  for a period early this evening. The strongest winds are 
  expected late this evening through tonight.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds of this magnitude may down trees, power lines, and damage
property. High winds will also result in dangerous driving
conditions, particularly for high-profile vehicles.

&&

$$
738 
WWUS73 KGLD 250442
NPWGLD

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Goodland KS
942 PM MST Sat Nov 24 2018

COZ090>092-KSZ001-013-027-041-042-NEZ079-251200-
/O.CON.KGLD.HW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-181125T1200Z/
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
942 PM MST Sat Nov 24 2018 /1042 PM CST Sat Nov 24 2018/

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST /6 AM CST/
SUNDAY...

* Peak Winds...northwest winds sustained at 30 to 40 mph with 
  gusts up to 60 mph.

* Timing/Duration...after a lull in wind speeds through the late
  evening hours, they are expected to increase once again during 
  the overnight hours. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds of this magnitude may down trees, power lines, and damage
property. High winds will also result in dangerous driving
conditions, particularly for high-profile vehicles.

&&

$$
173 
WWUS73 KGLD 250935 AAA
NPWGLD

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE...UPDATED
National Weather Service Goodland KS
235 AM MST Sun Nov 25 2018

COZ090>092-KSZ001-013-027-041-042-NEZ079-251200-
/O.CON.KGLD.HW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-181125T1200Z/
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
235 AM MST Sun Nov 25 2018 /335 AM CST Sun Nov 25 2018/

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST /6 AM CST/
EARLY THIS MORNING...

* Peak Winds...Northwest at 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* Timing/Duration...The strongest winds are expected through 5 AM
  MST /6AM CST/ this morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds of this magnitude may down trees, power lines, and damage
property. High winds will also result in dangerous driving
conditions, particularly for high-profile vehicles.

&&

$$

Vincent
354 
WWUS73 KGLD 251118 AAA
NPWGLD

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE...UPDATED
National Weather Service Goodland KS
418 AM MST Sun Nov 25 2018

COZ090>092-KSZ001-013-027-041-042-NEZ079-251230-
/O.CAN.KGLD.HW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-181125T1200Z/
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
418 AM MST Sun Nov 25 2018 /518 AM CST Sun Nov 25 2018/

...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Goodland has cancelled the High
Wind Warning.

Although the strongest winds have ended, wind gusts up to 50 mph
will remain possible through the remainder of the morning. 

$$

Vincent

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Nov 24, 1:04 PM CSTBlizzard WarningGLDCheyenne, Decatur, Gove, Graham, Logan, Norton and 4 more23 hr
Nov 24, 4:22 PM CSTSpecial Weather StatementGLDKit Carson23 min

Nearby

High Wind Warnings in Kansas, 2018High Wind Warnings in Colorado, 2018High Wind Warnings in Nebraska, 2018Every high wind warning in 2018

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.