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High Wind Warning 1, NWS Dodge City, KS

January 13, 202127 counties in Kansas

NWS Dodge City, KS issued this high wind warning at Jan 13, 2021, 3:23 PM CST for 27 counties in Kansas. It took effect at Jan 14, 2021, 1:26 AM CST. It was in force for 41 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
Jan 13, 2021, 3:23 PM CST (21:23 UTC)
In effect from
Jan 14, 2021, 1:26 AM CST
Expired
Jan 15, 2021, 6:00 PM CST
In force
41 hr
Issued by
NWS Dodge City, KS
All 27 counties

Barber County, KS, Clark County, KS, Comanche 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, Kiowa County, KS, Lane County, KS, Meade County, KS, Morton County, KS, Ness County, KS, Pawnee County, KS, Pratt County, KS, Rush County, KS, Scott County, KS, Seward County, KS, Stafford County, KS, Stanton County, KS, Stevens County, KS, Trego County, KS

The radar

The Dodge City radar (KDDC), 22 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 21:25 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
Jan 14, 1:30 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 5612 N Jetmore, KSMESONET STATION K5NES US-283 @ PAWNEE R. NESS.
Jan 14, 1:35 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 521 N Syracuse, KSAWOS STATION K3K3 SYRACUSE.
Jan 14, 1:47 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 613 Nw Pierceville, KSASOS STATION KGCK GARDEN CITY.
Jan 14, 1:56 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 501 W Toulon, KSAWOS STATION KHYS HAYS REGIONAL AIRPORT AWOS SITE.
Jan 14, 2:05 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 523 Ene Dodge City, KSASOS STATION KDDC DODGE CITY REGIONAL AIRPORT.
Jan 14, 4:56 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 512 E Medicine Lodge, KSASOS STATION KP28 MEDICINE LODGE.
Jan 14, 6:35 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 551 Ese Scott State Lake, KSMESONET STATION K5SCT 1 ESE SCOTT STATE LAKE.
Jan 14, 9:55 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 561 N Syracuse, KSAWOS STATION K3K3 SYRACUSE.
Jan 14, 10:25 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 512 Wsw Mullinville, KSMESONET STATION UP372 2.3 W MULLINVILLE (UPR).
Jan 14, 10:25 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 522 W Wellsford, KSMESONET STATION UP430 1.8 W WELLSFORD (UPR).
Jan 14, 10:35 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 521 Ne Johnson City, KSAWOS STATION KJHN JOHNSON CITY.
Jan 14, 10:35 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 631 Ese Scott State Lake, KSMESONET STATION K5SCT 1 ESE SCOTT STATE LAKE.
Jan 14, 10:55 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 531 Nne Sublette, KSAWOS STATION K19S 1 NE SUBLETTE.
Jan 14, 10:55 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 582 Nnw Ulysses, KSAWOS STATION KULS ULYSSES.
Jan 14, 10:59 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 5410 Ene Hudson, KSMESONET STATION QNRK1 STAFFORD.
Jan 14, 11:00 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 524 Ne Hayne, KSMESONET STATION UR350 4.4 NE HAYNE (UPR).
Jan 14, 11:00 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 573 W Bloom, KSMESONET STATION DW9907 BLOOM.
Jan 14, 11:13 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 535 Wnw Elkhart, KSMESONET STATION CW8810 ELKHART.
Jan 14, 11:15 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 522 Ssw Iuka, KSAWOS STATION KPTT PRATT INDUST.
Jan 14, 11:46 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 613 Ene Dodge City, KSASOS STATION KDDC DODGE CITY REGIONAL AIRPORT.
Jan 14, 12:56 PM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 511 W Toulon, KSAWOS STATION KHYS HAYS REGIONAL AIRPORT AWOS SITE.
Jan 14, 12:56 PM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 562 E Medicine Lodge, KSASOS STATION KP28 MEDICINE LODGE.
Jan 14, 4:35 PM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 581 S Wakeeney, KSMESONET STATION K5WKY 1 SSW WAKEENEY.
Jan 14, 7:59 PM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 5910 Ene Hudson, KSMESONET STATION QNRK1 STAFFORD.
Jan 15, 12:15 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 511 N Syracuse, KSAWOS STATION K3K3 SYRACUSE.
Jan 15, 12:45 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 553 Nw Victoria, KSMESONET STATION K5WKR 2 NW VICTORIA.
Jan 15, 12:52 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 553 Ene Dodge City, KSASOS STATION KDDC DODGE CITY REGIONAL AIRPORT.
Jan 15, 12:54 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 583 Nw Pierceville, KSASOS STATION KGCK GARDEN CITY.
Jan 15, 1:05 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 583 Ene Dodge City, KSASOS STATION KDDC DODGE CITY REGIONAL AIRPORT.
Jan 15, 1:10 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 511 Ese Scott State Lake, KSMESONET STATION K5SCT 1 ESE SCOTT STATE LAKE.
Jan 15, 1:30 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 573 W Bloom, KSMESONET STATION DW9907 BLOOM.
Jan 15, 1:45 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 501 S Wakeeney, KSMESONET STATION K5WKY 1 SSW WAKEENEY.
Jan 15, 2:35 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 531 Ne Johnson City, KSAWOS STATION KJHN JOHNSON CITY.
Jan 15, 2:55 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 531 Ne Johnson City, KSAWOS STATION KJHN JOHNSON CITY.
Jan 15, 3:20 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 511 Ese Scott State Lake, KSMESONET STATION K5SCT 1 ESE SCOTT STATE LAKE.
Jan 15, 3:54 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 553 Nw Pierceville, KSASOS STATION KGCK GARDEN CITY.
Jan 15, 3:55 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 551 N Syracuse, KSAWOS STATION K3K3 SYRACUSE.
Jan 15, 4:35 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 551 N Syracuse, KSAWOS STATION K3K3 SYRACUSE.
Jan 15, 4:54 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 583 Nw Pierceville, KSASOS STATION KGCK GARDEN CITY.
Jan 15, 5:22 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 603 Nw Pierceville, KSASOS STATION KGCK GARDEN CITY.
Jan 15, 6:21 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 633 Nw Pierceville, KSASOS STATION KGCK GARDEN CITY.
Jan 15, 6:50 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 541 Ese Scott State Lake, KSMESONET STATION K5SCT 1 ESE SCOTT STATE LAKE.
Jan 15, 6:52 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 553 Ene Dodge City, KSASOS STATION KDDC DODGE CITY REGIONAL AIRPORT.
Jan 15, 9:13 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 663 Nw Pierceville, KSASOS STATION KGCK GARDEN CITY.
Jan 15, 9:55 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 601 N Syracuse, KSAWOS STATION K3K3 SYRACUSE.
Jan 15, 9:56 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 582 Wsw Liberal, KSAWOS STATION KLBL LIBERAL.
Jan 15, 10:00 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 581 E Kendall, KSMESONET STATION DW5288 KENDALL.
Jan 15, 10:00 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 601 Ese Scott State Lake, KSMESONET STATION K5SCT 1 ESE SCOTT STATE LAKE.
Jan 15, 10:01 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 593 Ene Dodge City, KSASOS STATION KDDC DODGE CITY REGIONAL AIRPORT.
Jan 15, 10:10 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 588 Wnw Wilburton, KSMESONET STATION K5EHT K-27 @ CIMARRON R. ELKHART.
Jan 15, 10:15 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 581 Ne Johnson City, KSAWOS STATION KJHN JOHNSON CITY.
Jan 15, 10:17 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 635 Wnw Elkhart, KSMESONET STATION CW8810 ELKHART.
Jan 15, 10:20 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 598 Wnw Wilburton, KSMESONET STATION K5EHT K-27 @ CIMARRON R. ELKHART.
Jan 15, 10:35 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 581 Nne Sublette, KSAWOS STATION K19S 1 NE SUBLETTE.
Jan 15, 10:35 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 621 N Syracuse, KSAWOS STATION K3K3 SYRACUSE.
Jan 15, 10:37 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 655 Wnw Elkhart, KSMESONET STATION CW8810 ELKHART.
Jan 15, 10:40 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 624 Ne Hayne, KSMESONET STATION UR350 4.4 NE HAYNE (UPR).
Jan 15, 10:45 AM CSTDUST STORM2 Wnw Kendall, KSHIGHWAY 50 WAS CLOSED FROM SYRACUSE TO LAKIN BECAUSE OF NEAR ZERO VISIBILITY AND MULTIPLE ACCIDENTS DUE TO SIGNIFICANT BLOWING DUST.
Jan 15, 10:45 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 542 Wsw Minneola, KSMESONET STATION UP313 2.1 W MINNEOLA (UPR).
Jan 15, 10:55 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 555 Ne Meade, KSMESONET STATION UP367 4.9 NE MEADE (UPR).

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, 9.4 hours before the alert went out and 27 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 2021-01-13Temperature 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 2021-01-13The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 123 square meters per square second.19395878Sfc1 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
3793 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
29 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
123 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
80 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

699 
WWUS73 KDDC 132123
NPWDDC

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Dodge City KS
323 PM CST Wed Jan 13 2021

KSZ030-031-043>046-061>063-140530-
/O.UPG.KDDC.HW.A.0001.210114T1200Z-210115T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KDDC.HW.W.0001.210114T1200Z-210115T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KDDC.HW.A.0002.210115T1200Z-210116T0000Z/
Trego-Ellis-Scott-Lane-Ness-Rush-Hamilton-Kearny-Finney-
Including the cities of Wakeeney, Pfeifer, Hays, Scott City, 
Scott State Lake, Dighton, Ness City, La Crosse, Syracuse, Lakin,
Deerfield, and Garden City
323 PM CST Wed Jan 13 2021 /223 PM MST Wed Jan 13 2021/

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM CST /5 AM MST/ TO 6 PM
CST /5 PM MST/ THURSDAY...
...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 35 to 45 mph
  with gusts around 60 mph expected. For the High Wind Watch, 
  northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible.

* WHERE...Trego, Ellis, Scott, Lane, Ness, Rush, Hamilton, 
  Kearny and Finney Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, from 6 AM CST /5 AM MST/ to 
  6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ Thursday. For the High Wind Watch, from 
  Friday morning through Friday afternoon.

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

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.

&&

$$

KSZ064-065-140530-
/O.NEW.KDDC.HW.W.0001.210114T1200Z-210115T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KDDC.HW.A.0002.210115T1200Z-210116T0000Z/
Hodgeman-Pawnee-
Including the cities of Jetmore, Hanston, and Larned
323 PM CST Wed Jan 13 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM CST THURSDAY...
...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 30 to 40 mph 
  with gusts up to 60 mph expected. For the High Wind Watch, 
  northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph possible.

* WHERE...Hodgeman and Pawnee Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, from 6 AM to 6 PM CST 
  Thursday. For the High Wind Watch, from Friday morning through 
  Friday afternoon.

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

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.

&&

$$

KSZ077>079-140530-
/O.NEW.KDDC.HW.W.0001.210114T1200Z-210115T0000Z/
Gray-Ford-Edwards-
Including the cities of Cimarron, Montezuma, Dodge City, Kinsley,
and Lewis
323 PM CST Wed Jan 13 2021

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

* WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Gray, Ford and Edwards Counties.

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

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

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.

&&

$$
9 follow-up statements
832 
WWUS73 KDDC 140337
NPWDDC

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Dodge City KS
937 PM CST Wed Jan 13 2021

KSZ030-031-043>046-061>065-141700-
/O.CON.KDDC.HW.W.0001.210114T1200Z-210115T0000Z/
/O.CON.KDDC.HW.A.0002.210115T1200Z-210116T0000Z/
Trego-Ellis-Scott-Lane-Ness-Rush-Hamilton-Kearny-Finney-Hodgeman-
Pawnee-
Including the cities of Wakeeney, Pfeifer, Hays, Scott City, 
Scott State Lake, Dighton, Ness City, La Crosse, Syracuse, Lakin,
Deerfield, Garden City, Jetmore, Hanston, and Larned
937 PM CST Wed Jan 13 2021 /837 PM MST Wed Jan 13 2021/

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM CST /5 AM MST/
TO 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ THURSDAY...
...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH
FRIDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 35 to 45 mph 
  with gusts around 60 mph expected. For the High Wind Watch, 
  northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible.

* WHERE...Trego, Ellis, Scott, Lane, Ness, Rush, Hamilton, 
  Kearny and Finney Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, from 6 AM CST /5 AM MST/ to 
  6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ Thursday. For the High Wind Watch, from 
  Friday morning through Friday afternoon.

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

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.

&&

$$

KSZ077>079-141700-
/O.CON.KDDC.HW.W.0001.210114T1200Z-210115T0000Z/
Gray-Ford-Edwards-
Including the cities of Cimarron, Montezuma, Dodge City, Kinsley,
and Lewis
937 PM CST Wed Jan 13 2021

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

* WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Gray, Ford and Edwards Counties.

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

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

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.

&&

$$
120 
WWUS73 KDDC 140726
NPWDDC

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Dodge City KS
126 AM CST Thu Jan 14 2021

KSZ066-141800-
/O.EXB.KDDC.HW.W.0001.210114T0726Z-210115T0000Z/
Stafford-
Including the cities of St. John, Stafford, and Macksville
126 AM CST Thu Jan 14 2021

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

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

* WHERE...Stafford County.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
  Widespread power outages are expected. 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.

&&

$$

KSZ030-031-043>046-061>065-141800-
/O.EXT.KDDC.HW.W.0001.210114T0726Z-210115T0000Z/
/O.CON.KDDC.HW.A.0002.210115T1200Z-210116T0000Z/
Trego-Ellis-Scott-Lane-Ness-Rush-Hamilton-Kearny-Finney-Hodgeman-
Pawnee-
Including the cities of Wakeeney, Pfeifer, Hays, Scott City, 
Scott State Lake, Dighton, Ness City, La Crosse, Syracuse, Lakin,
Deerfield, Garden City, Jetmore, Hanston, and Larned
126 AM CST Thu Jan 14 2021 /1226 AM MST Thu Jan 14 2021/

...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ THIS
EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH
FRIDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 30 to 40 mph 
  with gusts up to 60 mph. For the High Wind Watch, northwest 
  winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible.

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

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ 
  this evening. For the High Wind Watch, from Friday morning 
  through Friday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. 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.

&&

$$

KSZ077>079-141800-
/O.EXT.KDDC.HW.W.0001.210114T0726Z-210115T0000Z/
Gray-Ford-Edwards-
Including the cities of Cimarron, Montezuma, Dodge City, Kinsley,
and Lewis
126 AM CST Thu Jan 14 2021

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

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* WHERE...Gray, Edwards and Ford Counties.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. 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.

&&

$$
313 
WWUS73 KDDC 140759
NPWDDC

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Dodge City KS
159 AM CST Thu Jan 14 2021

KSZ074>076-141800-
/O.EXA.KDDC.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210115T0000Z/
Stanton-Grant-Haskell-
Including the cities of Johnson City, Ulysses, Sublette, 
and Satanta
159 AM CST Thu Jan 14 2021

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

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

* WHERE...Stanton, Grant and Haskell Counties.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
  Widespread power outages are expected. 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.

&&

$$

KSZ030-031-043>046-061>065-141800-
/O.CON.KDDC.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210115T0000Z/
/O.CON.KDDC.HW.A.0002.210115T1200Z-210116T0000Z/
Trego-Ellis-Scott-Lane-Ness-Rush-Hamilton-Kearny-Finney-Hodgeman-
Pawnee-
Including the cities of Wakeeney, Pfeifer, Hays, Scott City, 
Scott State Lake, Dighton, Ness City, La Crosse, Syracuse, Lakin,
Deerfield, Garden City, Jetmore, Hanston, and Larned
159 AM CST Thu Jan 14 2021 /1259 AM MST Thu Jan 14 2021/

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/
THIS EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH
FRIDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 35 to 45 mph 
  with gusts up to 65 mph. For the High Wind Watch, northwest 
  winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible.

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

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ 
  this evening. For the High Wind Watch, from Friday morning 
  through Friday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. 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.

&&

$$

KSZ066-077>079-141800-
/O.CON.KDDC.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210115T0000Z/
Stafford-Gray-Ford-Edwards-
Including the cities of St. John, Stafford, Macksville, Cimarron,
Montezuma, Dodge City, Kinsley, and Lewis
159 AM CST Thu Jan 14 2021

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

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

* WHERE...Stafford, Gray, Edwards and Ford Counties.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. 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.

&&

$$
536 
WWUS73 KDDC 140851
NPWDDC

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Dodge City KS
251 AM CST Thu Jan 14 2021

KSZ030-031-043>046-061>065-141800-
/O.CAN.KDDC.HW.A.0002.210115T1200Z-210116T0000Z/
/O.EXT.KDDC.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210116T0000Z/
Trego-Ellis-Scott-Lane-Ness-Rush-Hamilton-Kearny-Finney-Hodgeman-
Pawnee-
Including the cities of Wakeeney, Pfeifer, Hays, Scott City, 
Scott State Lake, Dighton, Ness City, La Crosse, Syracuse, Lakin,
Deerfield, Garden City, Jetmore, Hanston, and Larned
251 AM CST Thu Jan 14 2021 /151 AM MST Thu Jan 14 2021/

...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/
FRIDAY...
...HIGH WIND WATCH IS CANCELLED...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ Friday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. 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.

&&

$$

KSZ080-081-087>090-141800-
/O.EXB.KDDC.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210116T0000Z/
Kiowa-Pratt-Meade-Clark-Comanche-Barber-
Including the cities of Greensburg, Haviland, Pratt, Meade, 
Plains City, Fowler, Ashland, Minneola, Coldwater, 
Lake Coldwater, Protection, Medicine Lodge, and Kiowa
251 AM CST Thu Jan 14 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST FRIDAY...

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

* WHERE...Kiowa, Pratt, Meade, Clark, Comanche and Barber 
  Counties.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
  Widespread power outages are expected. 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.

&&

$$

KSZ066-074>079-141800-
/O.EXT.KDDC.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210116T0000Z/
Stafford-Stanton-Grant-Haskell-Gray-Ford-Edwards-
Including the cities of St. John, Stafford, Macksville, 
Johnson City, Ulysses, Sublette, Satanta, Cimarron, Montezuma, 
Dodge City, Kinsley, and Lewis
251 AM CST Thu Jan 14 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST FRIDAY...

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

* WHERE...Stafford, Gray, Haskell, Grant, Stanton, Edwards and 
  Ford Counties.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. 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.

&&

$$
186 
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NPWDDC

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Dodge City KS
1020 AM CST Thu Jan 14 2021

KSZ030-031-043>046-061>066-074>081-087>090-151200-
/O.CON.KDDC.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210116T0000Z/
Trego-Ellis-Scott-Lane-Ness-Rush-Hamilton-Kearny-Finney-Hodgeman-
Pawnee-Stafford-Stanton-Grant-Haskell-Gray-Ford-Edwards-Kiowa-
Pratt-Meade-Clark-Comanche-Barber-
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, St. John, 
Stafford, Macksville, Johnson City, Ulysses, Sublette, Satanta, 
Cimarron, Montezuma, Dodge City, Kinsley, Lewis, Greensburg, 
Haviland, Pratt, Meade, Plains City, Fowler, Ashland, Minneola, 
Coldwater, Lake Coldwater, Protection, Medicine Lodge, and Kiowa
1020 AM CST Thu Jan 14 2021 /920 AM MST Thu Jan 14 2021/

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

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

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

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ Friday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. 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.

&&

$$
516 
WWUS73 KDDC 142135
NPWDDC

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Dodge City KS
335 PM CST Thu Jan 14 2021

KSZ084>086-151200-
/O.EXA.KDDC.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210116T0000Z/
Morton-Stevens-Seward-
Including the cities of Elkhart, Hugoton, and Liberal
335 PM CST Thu Jan 14 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST FRIDAY...

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

* WHERE...Morton, Stevens and Seward Counties.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ Friday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. 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.

&&

$$

KSZ030-031-043>046-061>066-074>081-087>090-151200-
/O.CON.KDDC.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210116T0000Z/
Trego-Ellis-Scott-Lane-Ness-Rush-Hamilton-Kearny-Finney-Hodgeman-
Pawnee-Stafford-Stanton-Grant-Haskell-Gray-Ford-Edwards-Kiowa-
Pratt-Meade-Clark-Comanche-Barber-
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, St. John, 
Stafford, Macksville, Johnson City, Ulysses, Sublette, Satanta, 
Cimarron, Montezuma, Dodge City, Kinsley, Lewis, Greensburg, 
Haviland, Pratt, Meade, Plains City, Fowler, Ashland, Minneola, 
Coldwater, Lake Coldwater, Protection, Medicine Lodge, and Kiowa
335 PM CST Thu Jan 14 2021 /235 PM MST Thu Jan 14 2021/

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

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

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

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ Friday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. 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.

&&

$$
874 
WWUS73 KDDC 150130
NPWDDC

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Dodge City KS
730 PM CST Thu Jan 14 2021

KSZ030-031-043>046-061>066-074>081-084>090-151700-
/O.CON.KDDC.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210116T0000Z/
Trego-Ellis-Scott-Lane-Ness-Rush-Hamilton-Kearny-Finney-Hodgeman-
Pawnee-Stafford-Stanton-Grant-Haskell-Gray-Ford-Edwards-Kiowa-
Pratt-Morton-Stevens-Seward-Meade-Clark-Comanche-Barber-
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, St. John, 
Stafford, Macksville, Johnson City, Ulysses, Sublette, Satanta, 
Cimarron, Montezuma, Dodge City, Kinsley, Lewis, Greensburg, 
Haviland, Pratt, Elkhart, Hugoton, Liberal, Meade, Plains City, 
Fowler, Ashland, Minneola, Coldwater, Lake Coldwater, Protection,
Medicine Lodge, and Kiowa
730 PM CST Thu Jan 14 2021 /630 PM MST Thu Jan 14 2021/

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

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

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

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ Friday. Winds are expected to
  increase again overnight and continue on Friday.

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

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.

&&

$$
821 
WWUS73 KDDC 150815
NPWDDC

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Dodge City KS
215 AM CST Fri Jan 15 2021

KSZ030-031-043>046-061>066-074>081-084>090-160000-
/O.CON.KDDC.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210116T0000Z/
Trego-Ellis-Scott-Lane-Ness-Rush-Hamilton-Kearny-Finney-Hodgeman-
Pawnee-Stafford-Stanton-Grant-Haskell-Gray-Ford-Edwards-Kiowa-
Pratt-Morton-Stevens-Seward-Meade-Clark-Comanche-Barber-
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, St. John, 
Stafford, Macksville, Johnson City, Ulysses, Sublette, Satanta, 
Cimarron, Montezuma, Dodge City, Kinsley, Lewis, Greensburg, 
Haviland, Pratt, Elkhart, Hugoton, Liberal, Meade, Plains City, 
Fowler, Ashland, Minneola, Coldwater, Lake Coldwater, Protection,
Medicine Lodge, and Kiowa
215 AM CST Fri Jan 15 2021 /115 AM MST Fri Jan 15 2021/

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

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

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

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ this evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. 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.

&&

$$
473 
WWUS73 KDDC 152341
NPWDDC

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Dodge City KS
541 PM CST Fri Jan 15 2021

KSZ030-031-043>046-061>066-074>081-084>090-160045-
/O.EXP.KDDC.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210116T0000Z/
Trego-Ellis-Scott-Lane-Ness-Rush-Hamilton-Kearny-Finney-Hodgeman-
Pawnee-Stafford-Stanton-Grant-Haskell-Gray-Ford-Edwards-Kiowa-
Pratt-Morton-Stevens-Seward-Meade-Clark-Comanche-Barber-
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, St. John, 
Stafford, Macksville, Johnson City, Ulysses, Sublette, Satanta, 
Cimarron, Montezuma, Dodge City, Kinsley, Lewis, Greensburg, 
Haviland, Pratt, Elkhart, Hugoton, Liberal, Meade, Plains City, 
Fowler, Ashland, Minneola, Coldwater, Lake Coldwater, Protection,
Medicine Lodge, and Kiowa
541 PM CST Fri Jan 15 2021 /441 PM MST Fri Jan 15 2021/

...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ THIS
EVENING...

Winds have subsided to below warning criteria.

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jan 13, 12:15 AM CSTHigh Wind WatchDDCEllis, Finney, Hamilton, Kearny, Lane, Ness and 3 more15 hr
Jan 13, 7:56 AM CSTFire Weather WatchDDCBarber, Clark, Comanche, Edwards, Ellis, Finney and 21 more7 hr
Jan 13, 3:23 PM CSTHigh Wind WatchDDCEllis, Finney, Hamilton, Hodgeman, Kearny, Lane and 5 more11 hr
Jan 13, 3:24 PM CSTRed Flag WarningDDCBarber, Clark, Comanche, Edwards, Ellis, Finney and 21 more27 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.