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High Wind Warning 7, NWS Dodge City, KS

December 22, 202022 counties in Kansas

NWS Dodge City, KS issued this high wind warning at Dec 22, 2020, 10:38 AM CST for 22 counties in Kansas. It took effect at Dec 23, 2020, 6:00 AM CST. It was in force for 11 hr. 13 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 22, 2020, 10:38 AM CST (16:38 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 23, 2020, 6:00 AM CST
Expired
Dec 23, 2020, 5:15 PM CST
In force
11 hr
Issued by
NWS Dodge City, KS
All 22 counties

Clark County, KS, Edwards County, KS, Ellis County, KS, Finney County, KS, Ford County, KS, Grant County, KS, Gray County, KS, Hamilton County, KS, Haskell County, KS, Hodgeman County, KS, Kearny County, KS, Lane County, KS, Meade County, KS, Morton County, KS, Ness County, KS, Pawnee County, KS, Rush County, KS, Scott County, KS, Seward County, KS, Stanton County, KS, Stevens County, KS, Trego County, KS

The radar

The Dodge City radar (KDDC), 48 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 16:41 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
Dec 23, 9:55 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 581 N Syracuse, KSAWOS STATION K3K3 SYRACUSE.
Dec 23, 9:55 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 641 Ne Johnson City, KSAWOS STATION KJHN JOHNSON CITY.
Dec 23, 10:10 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 601 Ese Scott State Lake, KSMESONET STATION K5SCT 1 ESE SCOTT STATE LAKE.
Dec 23, 10:26 AM CSTTSTM WND GST 605 Wnw Elkhart, KSMESONET STATION CW8810 ELKHART.
Dec 23, 10:35 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 671 N Syracuse, KSAWOS STATION K3K3 SYRACUSE.
Dec 23, 10:46 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 625 Wnw Elkhart, KSMESONET STATION CW8810 ELKHART.
Dec 23, 10:54 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 613 Nw Pierceville, KSASOS STATION KGCK GARDEN CITY.
Dec 23, 11:05 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 655 Wnw Elkhart, KSMESONET STATION CW8810 ELKHART.
Dec 23, 11:23 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 649 Nw Wilburton, KSMESONET STATION CGLK1 CIMARRON.
Dec 23, 11:52 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 563 Ene Dodge City, KSASOS STATION KDDC DODGE CITY REGIONAL AIRPORT.
Dec 23, 12:00 PM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 634 Ne Hayne, KSMESONET STATION UR350 4.4 NE HAYNE (UPR).
Dec 23, 1:30 PM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 621 Ese Scott State Lake, KSMESONET STATION K5SCT 1 ESE SCOTT STATE LAKE.
Dec 23, 2:56 PM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 59Hays, KSAWOS STATION KHYS HAYS REGIONAL AIRPORT AWOS SITE.

Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.

The nearest sounding before it

Dodge City, (KDDC), launched 12:00Z, 4.6 hours before the alert went out and 53 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, Dodge City, at 12:00Z on 2020-12-22Temperature 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 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Dodge City, at 12:00Z on 2020-12-22The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 27 square meters per square second.193958Sfc1 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
2180 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
32 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
27 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
81 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

594 
WWUS73 KDDC 221638
NPWDDC

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Dodge City KS
1038 AM CST Tue Dec 22 2020

KSZ030-045-084-221745-
/O.CAN.KDDC.HW.A.0004.201223T0600Z-201224T0000Z/
Trego-Ness-Morton-
Including the cities of Wakeeney, Ness City, and Elkhart
1038 AM CST Tue Dec 22 2020

...HIGH WIND WATCH IS CANCELLED...

Strong northwest winds are still expected. Gusts of 40 to 50 mph
will make travel difficult, but are expected to remain below high
wind warning criteria. 

$$

KSZ043-044-061>063-074-075-231200-
/O.UPG.KDDC.HW.A.0004.201223T0600Z-201224T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KDDC.HW.W.0007.201223T1200Z-201224T0000Z/
Scott-Lane-Hamilton-Kearny-Finney-Stanton-Grant-
Including the cities of Scott City, Scott State Lake, Dighton, 
Syracuse, Lakin, Deerfield, Garden City, Johnson City, 
and Ulysses
1038 AM CST Tue Dec 22 2020 /938 AM MST Tue Dec 22 2020/

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM CST /5 AM MST/ TO 6 PM
CST /5 PM MST/ WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Scott, Lane, Hamilton, Kearny, Finney, Stanton and 
  Grant Counties.

* WHEN...From 6 AM CST /5 AM MST/ to 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ 
  Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will damage trees and power lines. 
  Isolated power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of blowing dust may reduce visibility
  at times. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$

KSZ076-077-231200-
/O.NEW.KDDC.HW.W.0007.201223T1200Z-201224T0000Z/
Haskell-Gray-
Including the cities of Sublette, Satanta, Cimarron, 
and Montezuma
1038 AM CST Tue Dec 22 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM CST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Haskell and Gray Counties.

* WHEN...From 6 AM to 6 PM CST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS....Damaging winds will damage trees and power lines. 
  Isolated power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of blowing dust may reduce visibility
  at times. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$

Turner
6 follow-up statements
364 
WWUS73 KDDC 221700
NPWDDC

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Dodge City KS
1100 AM CST Tue Dec 22 2020

KSZ030-031-045-064-078-231200-
/O.EXA.KDDC.HW.W.0007.201223T1200Z-201224T0000Z/
Trego-Ellis-Ness-Hodgeman-Ford-
Including the cities of Wakeeney, Pfeifer, Hays, Ness City, 
Jetmore, Hanston, and Dodge City
1100 AM CST Tue Dec 22 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM CST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Trego, Ellis, Ness, Hodgeman and Ford Counties.

* WHEN...From 6 AM CST /5 AM MST/ to 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ 
  Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will damage trees and power lines. 
  Isolated power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of blowing dust may reduce visibility
  at times. Secure outdoor holiday decorations. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$

KSZ043-044-061>063-074>077-231200-
/O.CON.KDDC.HW.W.0007.201223T1200Z-201224T0000Z/
Scott-Lane-Hamilton-Kearny-Finney-Stanton-Grant-Haskell-Gray-
Including the cities of Scott City, Scott State Lake, Dighton, 
Syracuse, Lakin, Deerfield, Garden City, Johnson City, Ulysses, 
Sublette, Satanta, Cimarron, and Montezuma
1100 AM CST Tue Dec 22 2020 /1000 AM MST Tue Dec 22 2020/

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM CST /5 AM MST/
TO 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Scott, Lane, Hamilton, Kearny, Finney, Stanton and 
  Grant Counties.

* WHEN...From 6 AM CST /5 AM MST/ to 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ 
  Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will damage trees and power lines. 
  Isolated power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of blowing dust may reduce visibility
  at times. Secure outdoor holiday decorations. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$

Turner
058 
WWUS73 KDDC 222100
NPWDDC

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Dodge City KS
Issued by National Weather Service Goodland KS
300 PM CST Tue Dec 22 2020

KSZ030-031-043>045-061>064-074>078-230600-
/O.CON.KDDC.HW.W.0007.201223T1200Z-201224T0000Z/
Trego-Ellis-Scott-Lane-Ness-Hamilton-Kearny-Finney-Hodgeman-
Stanton-Grant-Haskell-Gray-Ford-
Including the cities of Wakeeney, Pfeifer, Hays, Scott City, 
Scott State Lake, Dighton, Ness City, Syracuse, Lakin, Deerfield,
Garden City, Jetmore, Hanston, Johnson City, Ulysses, Sublette, 
Satanta, Cimarron, Montezuma, and Dodge City
300 PM CST Tue Dec 22 2020 /200 PM MST Tue Dec 22 2020/

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM CST /5 AM MST/
TO 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Trego, Ellis, Ness, Hodgeman and Ford Counties.

* WHEN...From 6 AM CST /5 AM MST/ to 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ 
  Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will damage trees and power lines. 
  Isolated power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of blowing dust may reduce 
  visibility at times. Secure outdoor holiday decorations.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$
342 
WWUS73 KDDC 230452
NPWDDC

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Dodge City KS
1052 PM CST Tue Dec 22 2020

KSZ030-031-043>045-061>064-074>078-240000-
/O.CON.KDDC.HW.W.0007.201223T1200Z-201224T0000Z/
Trego-Ellis-Scott-Lane-Ness-Hamilton-Kearny-Finney-Hodgeman-
Stanton-Grant-Haskell-Gray-Ford-
Including the cities of Wakeeney, Pfeifer, Hays, Scott City, 
Scott State Lake, Dighton, Ness City, Syracuse, Lakin, Deerfield,
Garden City, Jetmore, Hanston, Johnson City, Ulysses, Sublette, 
Satanta, Cimarron, Montezuma, and Dodge City
1052 PM CST Tue Dec 22 2020 /952 PM MST Tue Dec 22 2020/

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM CST /5 AM MST/
TO 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 50 to 60
  mph possible.

* WHERE...Portions of central, southwest and west central Kansas.

* WHEN...From 6 AM CST /5 AM MST/ to 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ 
  Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines.
  Widespread power outages are possible. Travel will be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$
944 
WWUS73 KDDC 231456
NPWDDC

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Dodge City KS
856 AM CST Wed Dec 23 2020

KSZ030-031-043>045-061>064-074>078-240000-
/O.CON.KDDC.HW.W.0007.000000T0000Z-201224T0000Z/
Trego-Ellis-Scott-Lane-Ness-Hamilton-Kearny-Finney-Hodgeman-
Stanton-Grant-Haskell-Gray-Ford-
Including the cities of Wakeeney, Pfeifer, Hays, Scott City, 
Scott State Lake, Dighton, Ness City, Syracuse, Lakin, Deerfield,
Garden City, Jetmore, Hanston, Johnson City, Ulysses, Sublette, 
Satanta, Cimarron, Montezuma, and Dodge City
856 AM CST Wed Dec 23 2020 /756 AM MST Wed Dec 23 2020/

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/
THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts of 55 to 65 mph.
 
* WHERE...Portions of central, southwest and west central Kansas.

* WHEN...From 6 AM CST /5 AM MST/ to 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ 
  Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Tree and power line damage is possible. Isolated power
  outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for
  high profile vehicles. 

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of blowing dust may reduce visibility
  at times. Secure outdoor holiday decorations. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$

Turner
044 
WWUS73 KDDC 231634
NPWDDC

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Dodge City KS
1034 AM CST Wed Dec 23 2020

KSZ046-065-079-084>088-240000-
/O.EXA.KDDC.HW.W.0007.000000T0000Z-201224T0000Z/
Rush-Pawnee-Edwards-Morton-Stevens-Seward-Meade-Clark-
Including the cities of La Crosse, Larned, Kinsley, Lewis, 
Elkhart, Hugoton, Liberal, Meade, Plains City, Fowler, Ashland, 
and Minneola
1034 AM CST Wed Dec 23 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph.

* WHERE...Rush, Pawnee, Edwards, Morton, Stevens, Seward, Meade 
  and Clark Counties.

* WHEN...From 6 AM CST /5 AM MST/ to 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ 
  Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Tree and power line damage is possible. Isolated 
  power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of blowing dust may reduce 
  visibility at times. Secure outdoor holiday decorations.

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.

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$

KSZ030-031-043>045-061>064-074>078-240000-
/O.CON.KDDC.HW.W.0007.000000T0000Z-201224T0000Z/
Trego-Ellis-Scott-Lane-Ness-Hamilton-Kearny-Finney-Hodgeman-
Stanton-Grant-Haskell-Gray-Ford-
Including the cities of Wakeeney, Pfeifer, Hays, Scott City, 
Scott State Lake, Dighton, Ness City, Syracuse, Lakin, Deerfield,
Garden City, Jetmore, Hanston, Johnson City, Ulysses, Sublette, 
Satanta, Cimarron, Montezuma, and Dodge City
1034 AM CST Wed Dec 23 2020 /934 AM MST Wed Dec 23 2020/

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/
THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts to 65 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of central, southwest and west central Kansas.

* WHEN...From 6 AM CST /5 AM MST/ to 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ 
  Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Tree and power line damage is possible. Isolated 
  power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of blowing dust may reduce 
  visibility at times. Secure outdoor holiday decorations.

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.

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$

Turner
794 
WWUS73 KDDC 232315
NPWDDC

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Dodge City KS
515 PM CST Wed Dec 23 2020

KSZ030-031-043>046-061>065-074>079-084>088-240015-
/O.CAN.KDDC.HW.W.0007.000000T0000Z-201224T0000Z/
Trego-Ellis-Scott-Lane-Ness-Rush-Hamilton-Kearny-Finney-Hodgeman-
Pawnee-Stanton-Grant-Haskell-Gray-Ford-Edwards-Morton-Stevens-
Seward-Meade-Clark-
Including the cities of Wakeeney, Pfeifer, Hays, Scott City, 
Scott State Lake, Dighton, Ness City, La Crosse, Syracuse, Lakin,
Deerfield, Garden City, Jetmore, Hanston, Larned, Johnson City, 
Ulysses, Sublette, Satanta, Cimarron, Montezuma, Dodge City, 
Kinsley, Lewis, Elkhart, Hugoton, Liberal, Meade, Plains City, 
Fowler, Ashland, and Minneola
515 PM CST Wed Dec 23 2020 /415 PM MST Wed Dec 23 2020/

...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The strong north winds have diminished with the loss of daytime 
heating. Therefore, the High Wind Warning has been cancelled.

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Dec 21, 11:01 PM CSTHigh Wind WatchDDCFinney, Grant, Hamilton, Kearny, Lane, Morton and 4 more12 hr

Nearby

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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.