Alert archive / Kansas / High Wind Warnings in 2020
High Wind Warning 9, NWS Goodland, KS
NWS Goodland, KS issued this high wind warning at Nov 7, 2020, 2:57 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 Nov 8, 2020, 12:00 AM CST. It was in force for 12 hr. 7 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 7, 2020, 2:57 AM CST (08:57 UTC)
- In effect from
- Nov 8, 2020, 12:00 AM CST
- Expired
- Nov 8, 2020, 11:50 AM CST
- In force
- 12 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 08:55 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2:34 AM CST | NON-TSTM WND GST 53 | 5 S Burlington, CO | ASOS STATION KITR BURLINGTON CO AIRPORT. SOUTH WIND SUSTAINED AT 35 MPH GUSTING TO 53 MPH AT 0834 UTC. |
| Nov 8, 5:10 AM CST | NON-TSTM WND GST 51 | 2 E Arapahoe, CO | MESONET STATION UP694 2.2 E ARAPAHOE (UPR). |
| Nov 8, 5:53 AM CST | NON-TSTM WND GST 53 | 5 S Burlington, CO | ASOS STATION KITR BURLINGTON CO AIRPORT. |
| Nov 8, 7:15 AM CST | HIGH SUST WINDS 43 | 2 E Arapahoe, CO | MESONET STATION UP694 2.2 E ARAPAHOE (UPR). |
| Nov 8, 7:53 AM CST | NON-TSTM WND GST 51 | 5 S Burlington, CO | ASOS STATION KITR BURLINGTON CO AIRPORT. |
| Nov 8, 9:27 AM CST | NON-TSTM WND GST 50 | 2 E Mccook, NE | |
| Nov 8, 9:53 AM CST | NON-TSTM WND GST 54 | 2 E Mccook, 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 (KDNR), launched 00:00Z, 9.0 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
- 3503 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 50 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 199 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 166 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
052 WWUS73 KGLD 070857 NPWGLD URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Goodland KS 157 AM MST Sat Nov 7 2020 COZ090>092-NEZ079>081-081800- /O.UPG.KGLD.HW.A.0001.201108T0000Z-201108T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KGLD.HW.W.0009.201108T0600Z-201108T1800Z/ 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 157 AM MST Sat Nov 7 2020 /257 AM CST Sat Nov 7 2020/ ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM MST /MIDNIGHT CST/ THIS EVENING TO 11 AM MST /NOON CST/ SUNDAY... * WHAT...South winds at 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. * WHERE...Entire Tri-State area. * WHEN...From 11 PM MST /midnight CST/ this evening to 11 AM MST /noon CST/ Sunday. * IMPACTS...Dangerous travel conditions, particularly on west- east routes such as Interstate 70 where cross-winds will be strongest. Downed trees and power lines are also possible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds are expected a few hours on either side of sunrise Sunday morning. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Secure loose outdoor items. Winds of this magnitude may down trees, power lines, and damage property. High winds will also create dangerous travel conditions, particularly for high-profile vehicles on west-east routes such as Interstate 70. && $$ KSZ001>004-013>016-027>029-041-042-081800- /O.UPG.KGLD.HW.A.0001.201108T0000Z-201108T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KGLD.HW.W.0009.201108T0600Z-201108T1800Z/ Cheyenne-Rawlins-Decatur-Norton-Sherman-Thomas-Sheridan-Graham- Wallace-Logan-Gove-Greeley-Wichita- Including the cities of St. Francis, Bird City, Atwood, Oberlin, Norton, Goodland, Colby, Hoxie, Hill City, Sharon Springs, Oakley, Quinter, Grinnell, Grainfield, Tribune, and Leoti 157 AM MST Sat Nov 7 2020 /257 AM CST Sat Nov 7 2020/ ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM MST /MIDNIGHT CST/ THIS EVENING TO 11 AM MST /NOON CST/ SUNDAY... * WHAT...South winds at 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. * WHERE...Entire Tri-State area. * WHEN...From 11 PM MST /midnight CST/ this evening to 11 AM MST /noon CST/ Sunday. * IMPACTS...Dangerous travel conditions, particularly on west- east routes such as Interstate 70 where cross-winds will be strongest. Downed trees and power lines are also possible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds are expected a few hours on either side of sunrise Sunday morning. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Secure loose outdoor items. Winds of this magnitude may down trees, power lines, and damage property. High winds will also create dangerous travel conditions, particularly for high-profile vehicles on west-east routes such as Interstate 70. High dust concentrations can aggravate asthma and cause respiratory problems, especially in children, the elderly, or those with pre-existing respiratory conditions. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment recommends taking preventative measures such as staying indoors or wearing protective breathing masks, if outside. && $$ Vincent
6 follow-up statements
988 WWUS73 KGLD 071412 NPWGLD URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Goodland KS 712 AM MST Sat Nov 7 2020 COZ090>092-KSZ001>004-013>016-027>029-041-042-NEZ079>081-072300- /O.CON.KGLD.HW.W.0009.201108T0600Z-201108T1800Z/ 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 712 AM MST Sat Nov 7 2020 /812 AM CST Sat Nov 7 2020/ ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM MST /MIDNIGHT CST/ THIS EVENING TO 11 AM MST /NOON CST/ SUNDAY... * WHAT...South winds at 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * WHERE...Entire Tri-State area. * WHEN...From 11 PM MST /midnight CST/ this evening to 11 AM MST /noon CST/ Sunday. * IMPACTS...Dangerous travel conditions, particularly on west- east routes such as Interstate 70 where cross-winds will be strongest. Downed trees and power lines are also possible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds are expected a few hours on either side of sunrise Sunday morning. 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. && $$
585 WWUS73 KGLD 072113 NPWGLD URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Goodland KS 213 PM MST Sat Nov 7 2020 COZ090>092-KSZ001>004-013>016-027>029-041-042-NEZ079>081-081200- /O.CON.KGLD.HW.W.0009.201108T0600Z-201108T1800Z/ Yuma County-Kit Carson County-Cheyenne County-Cheyenne-Rawlins- Decatur-Norton-Sherman-Thomas-Sheridan-Graham-Wallace-Logan-Gove- Greeley-Wichita-Dundy-Hitchcock-Red Willow- Including the cities of Yuma, Wray, Burlington, Arapahoe, Cheyenne Wells, St. Francis, Bird City, Atwood, Oberlin, Norton, Goodland, Colby, Hoxie, Hill City, Sharon Springs, Oakley, Quinter, Grinnell, Grainfield, Tribune, Leoti, Benkelman, Culbertson, Trenton, Stratton Ne, Palisade, and McCook 213 PM MST Sat Nov 7 2020 /313 PM CST Sat Nov 7 2020/ ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM MST /MIDNIGHT CST/ THIS EVENING TO 11 AM MST /NOON CST/ SUNDAY... * WHAT...South winds at 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * WHERE...Entire Tri-State area. * WHEN...From 11 PM MST /midnight CST/ this evening to 11 AM MST /noon CST/ Sunday. * IMPACTS...Dangerous travel conditions, particularly on west- east routes such as Interstate 70 where cross-winds will be strongest. Downed trees and power lines are also possible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds are expected a few hours on either side of sunrise Sunday morning. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$
954 WWUS73 KGLD 080410 NPWGLD URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Goodland KS 910 PM MST Sat Nov 7 2020 COZ090>092-KSZ001>004-013>016-027>029-041-042-NEZ079>081-081500- /O.CON.KGLD.HW.W.0009.201108T0600Z-201108T1800Z/ 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 910 PM MST Sat Nov 7 2020 /1010 PM CST Sat Nov 7 2020/ ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST /NOON CST/ SUNDAY... * WHAT...South winds of 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * WHERE...Entire Tri-State area. * WHEN...From 11 PM MST /midnight CST/ this evening to 11 AM MST /noon CST/ Sunday. * IMPACTS...Dangerous travel conditions, particularly on west- east routes such as Interstate 70 where cross-winds will be strongest. Downed trees and power lines are also possible. 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. && $$
264 WWUS73 KGLD 080828 NPWGLD URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Goodland KS 128 AM MST Sun Nov 8 2020 COZ090>092-KSZ001>004-013>016-027>029-041-042-NEZ079>081-081800- /O.CON.KGLD.HW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-201108T1800Z/ Yuma County-Kit Carson County-Cheyenne County-Cheyenne-Rawlins- Decatur-Norton-Sherman-Thomas-Sheridan-Graham-Wallace-Logan-Gove- Greeley-Wichita-Dundy-Hitchcock-Red Willow- Including the cities of Yuma, Wray, Burlington, Arapahoe, Cheyenne Wells, St. Francis, Bird City, Atwood, Oberlin, Norton, Goodland, Colby, Hoxie, Hill City, Sharon Springs, Oakley, Quinter, Grinnell, Grainfield, Tribune, Leoti, Benkelman, Culbertson, Trenton, Stratton Ne, Palisade, and McCook 128 AM MST Sun Nov 8 2020 /228 AM CST Sun Nov 8 2020/ ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST /NOON CST/ THIS MORNING... * WHAT...South winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. * WHERE...Entire Tri-State area. * WHEN...Until 11 AM MST /noon CST/ this morning. * IMPACTS...Dangerous travel conditions, particularly on west- east routes such as Interstate 70 where cross-winds will be strongest. Downed trees and power lines are also possible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds are anticipated to occur between 5 AM and 11 AM MST this morning. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds of this magnitude may down trees, power lines, and damage property. High winds will also create dangerous travel conditions, particularly for high-profile vehicles on west-east routes such as Interstate 70, Highway 40, Highway 36, and Highway 34. && $$ Vincent
343 WWUS73 KGLD 081458 NPWGLD URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Goodland KS 758 AM MST Sun Nov 8 2020 COZ090>092-KSZ001>004-013>016-027>029-041-042-NEZ079>081-081800- /O.CON.KGLD.HW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-201108T1800Z/ 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 758 AM MST Sun Nov 8 2020 /858 AM CST Sun Nov 8 2020/ ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST /NOON CST/ THIS MORNING... * WHAT...South winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * WHERE...Entire Tri-State area. * WHEN...Until 11 AM MST /noon CST/ this morning. * IMPACTS...Dangerous travel conditions, particularly on west- east routes such as Interstate 70 where cross-winds will be strongest. Downed trees and power lines are also possible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds are anticipated to occur between 8 AM and 11 AM MST this morning. 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. && $$
161 WWUS73 KGLD 081750 NPWGLD URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Goodland KS 1050 AM MST Sun Nov 8 2020 COZ090>092-KSZ001>004-013>016-027>029-041-042-NEZ079>081-081900- /O.CAN.KGLD.HW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-201108T1800Z/ Yuma County-Kit Carson County-Cheyenne County-Cheyenne-Rawlins- Decatur-Norton-Sherman-Thomas-Sheridan-Graham-Wallace-Logan-Gove- Greeley-Wichita-Dundy-Hitchcock-Red Willow- Including the cities of Yuma, Wray, Burlington, Arapahoe, Cheyenne Wells, St. Francis, Bird City, Atwood, Oberlin, Norton, Goodland, Colby, Hoxie, Hill City, Sharon Springs, Oakley, Quinter, Grinnell, Grainfield, Tribune, Leoti, Benkelman, Culbertson, Trenton, Stratton Ne, Palisade, and McCook 1050 AM MST Sun Nov 8 2020 /1150 AM CST Sun Nov 8 2020/ ...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED... Remaining gusty southerly winds will be below criteria, prompting cancellation. $$ JN
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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.