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High Wind Warning 10, NWS Dodge City, KS

December 14, 202127 counties in Kansas

NWS Dodge City, KS issued this high wind warning at Dec 14, 2021, 3:47 AM CST for 27 counties in Kansas. It took effect at Dec 15, 2021, 8:00 AM CST. It was in force for 10 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
Dec 14, 2021, 3:47 AM CST (09:47 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 15, 2021, 8:00 AM CST
Expired
Dec 15, 2021, 5:48 PM CST
In force
10 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 09:49 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 15, 9:46 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 605 Wnw Elkhart, KSMESONET STATION CW8810 ELKHART.
Dec 15, 10:15 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 591 Wsw Hugoton, KSAWOS STATION KHQG HUGOTON.
Dec 15, 10:23 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 589 Nw Wilburton, KSMESONET STATION CGLK1 CIMARRON.
Dec 15, 10:26 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 625 Wnw Elkhart, KSMESONET STATION CW8810 ELKHART.
Dec 15, 10:35 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 602 Nnw Ulysses, KSAWOS STATION KULS ULYSSES.
Dec 15, 10:35 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 691 Ne Johnson City, KSAWOS STATION KJHN JOHNSON CITY.
Dec 15, 10:38 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 612 Wsw Liberal, KSAWOS STATION KLBL LIBERAL.
Dec 15, 10:52 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 613 Ene Dodge City, KSASOS STATION KDDC DODGE CITY REGIONAL AIRPORT.
Dec 15, 10:55 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 722 Nnw Ulysses, KSAWOS STATION KULS ULYSSES.
Dec 15, 10:55 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 7311 S Big Bow, KSMESONET STATION EW7515 JOHNSON.
Dec 15, 10:56 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 612 Wsw Liberal, KSAWOS STATION KLBL LIBERAL.
Dec 15, 11:05 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 7411 S Big Bow, KSMESONET STATION EW7515 JOHNSON.
Dec 15, 11:15 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 602 Ese Scott City, KSAWOS STATION KTQK SCOTT CITY.
Dec 15, 11:15 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 642 Wsw Liberal, KSAWOS STATION KLBL LIBERAL.
Dec 15, 11:23 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 729 Nw Wilburton, KSMESONET STATION CGLK1 CIMARRON.
Dec 15, 11:33 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 843 Nw Pierceville, KSASOS STATION KGCK GARDEN CITY.
Dec 15, 11:34 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 723 Ene Dodge City, KSASOS STATION KDDC DODGE CITY REGIONAL AIRPORT.
Dec 15, 11:35 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 661 Ne Johnson City, KSAWOS STATION KJHN JOHNSON CITY.
Dec 15, 11:38 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 843 Nw Pierceville, KSASOS STATION KGCK GARDEN CITY.
Dec 15, 11:45 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 743 Nw Pierceville, KSASOS STATION KGCK GARDEN CITY.
Dec 15, 11:52 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 643 Ene Dodge City, KSASOS STATION KDDC DODGE CITY REGIONAL AIRPORT.
Dec 15, 11:55 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 592 Nnw Ulysses, KSAWOS STATION KULS ULYSSES.
Dec 15, 11:55 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 671 Ne Johnson City, KSAWOS STATION KJHN JOHNSON CITY.
Dec 15, 11:56 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 581 W Toulon, KSAWOS STATION KHYS HAYS REGIONAL AIRPORT AWOS SITE.
Dec 15, 11:56 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 622 E Medicine Lodge, KSASOS STATION KP28 MEDICINE LODGE.
Dec 15, 12:05 PM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 6411 S Big Bow, KSMESONET STATION EW7515 JOHNSON.
Dec 15, 12:05 PM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 644 Nnw The Haggard Eleva, KSMESONET STATION FW8871 CIMARRON.
Dec 15, 12:09 PM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 683 Ene Dodge City, KSASOS STATION KDDC DODGE CITY REGIONAL AIRPORT.
Dec 15, 12:13 PM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 592 Wsw Liberal, KSAWOS STATION KLBL LIBERAL.
Dec 15, 12:14 PM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 743 Nw Pierceville, KSASOS STATION KGCK GARDEN CITY.
Dec 15, 12:15 PM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 7111 S Big Bow, KSMESONET STATION EW7515 JOHNSON.
Dec 15, 12:35 PM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 681 Ese Scott City, KSMESONET STATION KTQK SCOTT CITY MUNICIPAL AIRPORT.
Dec 15, 12:35 PM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 681 Ne Johnson City, KSAWOS STATION KJHN JOHNSON CITY.
Dec 15, 12:35 PM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 692 Nnw Ulysses, KSAWOS STATION KULS ULYSSES.
Dec 15, 12:35 PM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 692 Nnw Ulysses, KSMESONET STATION KULS ULYSSES AIRPORT.
Dec 15, 12:35 PM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 703 Ene Dodge City, KSASOS STATION KDDC DODGE CITY REGIONAL AIRPORT.
Dec 15, 12:39 PM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 6611 S Big Bow, KSMESONET STATION EW7515 JOHNSON.
Dec 15, 12:43 PM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 843 Nw Pierceville, KSASOS STATION KGCK GARDEN CITY.
Dec 15, 12:49 PM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 6611 S Big Bow, KSMESONET STATION EW7515 JOHNSON.
Dec 15, 12:50 PM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 582 Wsw Liberal, KSAWOS STATION KLBL LIBERAL.
Dec 15, 12:52 PM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 643 Ene Dodge City, KSASOS STATION KDDC DODGE CITY REGIONAL AIRPORT.
Dec 15, 12:53 PM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 591 W Toulon, KSAWOS STATION KHYS HAYS REGIONAL AIRPORT AWOS SITE.
Dec 15, 12:54 PM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 893 Nw Pierceville, KSDELAYED REPORT ASOS STATION KGCK GARDEN CITY.
Dec 15, 12:55 PM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 592 Sse Lake Coldwater, KSMESONET STATION K3K8 COMANCHE COUNTY AIRPORT.
Dec 15, 12:55 PM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 642 Nnw Ulysses, KSAWOS STATION KULS ULYSSES.
Dec 15, 12:55 PM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 751 Nne Sublette, KSAWOS STATION K19S 1 NE SUBLETTE.
Dec 15, 12:56 PM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 582 E Medicine Lodge, KSASOS STATION KP28 MEDICINE LODGE.
Dec 15, 1:01 PM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 592 Nw Dighton, KSMESONET STATION DW9499 DIGHTON.
Dec 15, 1:05 PM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 604 Nnw The Haggard Eleva, KSMESONET STATION FW8871 CIMARRON.
Dec 15, 1:05 PM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 635 Wnw Elkhart, KSMESONET STATION CW8810 ELKHART.
Dec 15, 1:07 PM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 58Montezuma, KSMESONET STATION FW3644 MONTEZUMA.
Dec 15, 1:07 PM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 604 Ne Hayne, KSMESONET STATION UR350 4.4 NE HAYNE (UPR).
Dec 15, 1:11 PM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 843 Ene Dodge City, KSASOS STATION KDDC DODGE CITY REGIONAL AIRPORT.
Dec 15, 1:15 PM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 641 Ne Johnson City, KSAWOS STATION KJHN JOHNSON CITY.
Dec 15, 1:15 PM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 645 Wnw Elkhart, KSMESONET STATION CW8810 ELKHART.
Dec 15, 1:17 PM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 703 Nw Pierceville, KSASOS STATION KGCK GARDEN CITY.
Dec 15, 1:17 PM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 813 Nw Pierceville, KSASOS STATION KGCK GARDEN CITY.
Dec 15, 1:19 PM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 6111 S Big Bow, KSMESONET STATION EW7515 JOHNSON.
Dec 15, 1:45 PM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 593 W Bloom, KSMESONET STATION DW9907 BLOOM.
Dec 15, 1:45 PM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 612 Nw Dighton, KSMESONET STATION DW9499 DIGHTON.

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 00:00Z, 9.8 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 00:00Z on 2021-12-14Temperature 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 00:00Z on 2021-12-14The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 152 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
3545 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
34 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
152 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
126 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

975 
WWUS73 KDDC 140947
NPWDDC

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Dodge City KS
347 AM CST Tue Dec 14 2021

KSZ030-031-043>046-061>066-074>081-084>090-141800-
/O.UPG.KDDC.HW.A.0007.211215T1400Z-211216T0100Z/
/O.NEW.KDDC.HW.W.0010.211215T1400Z-211216T0100Z/
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
347 AM CST Tue Dec 14 2021 /247 AM MST Tue Dec 14 2021/

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM CST /7 AM MST/ TO 7 PM
CST /6 PM MST/ WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...From 8 AM CST /7 AM MST/ to 7 PM CST /6 PM MST/ 
  Wednesday.

* 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.

&&

$$
6 follow-up statements
590 
WWUS73 KDDC 141648
NPWDDC

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Dodge City KS
1048 AM CST Tue Dec 14 2021

KSZ030-031-043>046-061>066-074>081-084>090-150100-
/O.CON.KDDC.HW.W.0010.211215T1400Z-211216T0100Z/
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
1048 AM CST Tue Dec 14 2021 /948 AM MST Tue Dec 14 2021/

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM CST /7 AM MST/
TO 7 PM CST /6 PM MST/ WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 40 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...From 8 AM CST /7 AM MST/ to 7 PM CST /6 PM MST/ 
  Wednesday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind gusts in excess of 70 mph will lead to
  greatly enhanced structural damage potential, which is possible
  across some portions of western Kansas with this storm. Take
  action to protect vulnerable property if possible. Blowing dust
  will likely be significant over open areas. Visibility could 
  locally drop well below a half mile making travel very 
  dangerous.

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.

&&

$$
681 
WWUS73 KDDC 142225
NPWDDC

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Dodge City KS
425 PM CST Tue Dec 14 2021

KSZ030-031-043>046-061>066-074>081-084>090-151200-
/O.CON.KDDC.HW.W.0010.211215T1400Z-211216T0100Z/
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
425 PM CST Tue Dec 14 2021 /325 PM MST Tue Dec 14 2021/

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM CST /7 AM MST/
TO 7 PM CST /6 PM MST/ WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 70 mph 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...From 8 AM CST /7 AM MST/ to 7 PM CST /6 PM MST/ 
  Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
  Scattered power outages are expected. Travel will be very
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Avoid travel if
  possible. 

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind gusts in excess of 70 mph will lead 
  to greatly enhanced structural damage potential, which is 
  possible across some portions of western Kansas with this 
  storm. Take action to protect vulnerable property if possible. 
  Blowing dust will likely be significant over open areas. 
  Visibility could locally drop well below a half mile making 
  travel very dangerous.

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
665 
WWUS73 KDDC 150927
NPWDDC

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Dodge City KS
327 AM CST Wed Dec 15 2021

KSZ030-031-043>046-061>066-074>081-084>090-152100-
/O.CON.KDDC.HW.W.0010.211215T1400Z-211216T0100Z/
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
327 AM CST Wed Dec 15 2021 /227 AM MST Wed Dec 15 2021/

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM CST /7 AM MST/
THIS MORNING TO 7 PM CST /6 PM MST/ THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 70 mph 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...From 8 AM CST /7 AM MST/ to 7 PM CST /6 PM MST/ 
  Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Scattered power outages are expected. Travel will be very 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Avoid travel 
  if possible.

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.

&&

$$
844 
WWUS73 KDDC 151555
NPWDDC

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Dodge City KS
955 AM CST Wed Dec 15 2021

KSZ030-031-043>046-061>066-074>081-084>090-160100-
/O.CON.KDDC.HW.W.0010.000000T0000Z-211216T0100Z/
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
955 AM CST Wed Dec 15 2021 /855 AM MST Wed Dec 15 2021/

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CST /6 PM MST/
THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 55 mph with gusts up to 85 mph.

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

* WHEN...Until 7 PM CST /6 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.

&&

$$

Springer
945 
WWUS73 KDDC 151832
NPWDDC

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Dodge City KS
1232 PM CST Wed Dec 15 2021

KSZ030-031-043>046-061>066-074>080-084>088-160100-
/O.NEW.KDDC.DU.Y.0001.211215T1832Z-211216T0000Z/
/O.CON.KDDC.HW.W.0010.000000T0000Z-211216T0100Z/
Trego-Ellis-Scott-Lane-Ness-Rush-Hamilton-Kearny-Finney-Hodgeman-
Pawnee-Stafford-Stanton-Grant-Haskell-Gray-Ford-Edwards-Kiowa-
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, St. John, 
Stafford, Macksville, Johnson City, Ulysses, Sublette, Satanta, 
Cimarron, Montezuma, Dodge City, Kinsley, Lewis, Greensburg, 
Haviland, Elkhart, Hugoton, Liberal, Meade, Plains City, Fowler, 
Ashland, and Minneola
1232 PM CST Wed Dec 15 2021 /1132 AM MST Wed Dec 15 2021/

...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ THIS
EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CST /6 PM MST/
THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, southwest winds 35 to 55 mph 
  with gusts up to 85 mph. For the Blowing Dust Advisory, 
  visibility between one quarter mile and one mile in blowing 
  dust.

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

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 7 PM CST /6 PM MST/ 
  this evening. For the Blowing Dust Advisory, until 6 PM CST /5 
  PM MST/ this evening.

* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced 
  visibility. 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.

Motorists should not drive into an area of blowing dust.
Remember, Pull Aside, Stay Alive.

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.

&&

Springer

$$

KSZ081-089-090-160100-
/O.CON.KDDC.HW.W.0010.000000T0000Z-211216T0100Z/
Pratt-Comanche-Barber-
Including the cities of Pratt, Coldwater, Lake Coldwater, 
Protection, Medicine Lodge, and Kiowa
1232 PM CST Wed Dec 15 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 50 mph with gusts up to 75 mph.

* WHERE...Comanche, Pratt and Barber Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 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.

&&

$$

Springer
252 
WWUS73 KDDC 152348
NPWDDC

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Dodge City KS
548 PM CST Wed Dec 15 2021

KSZ030-031-043>046-061>066-074>080-084>088-160100-
/O.CAN.KDDC.HW.W.0010.000000T0000Z-211216T0100Z/
/O.CAN.KDDC.DU.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-211216T0000Z/
Trego-Ellis-Scott-Lane-Ness-Rush-Hamilton-Kearny-Finney-Hodgeman-
Pawnee-Stafford-Stanton-Grant-Haskell-Gray-Ford-Edwards-Kiowa-
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, St. John, 
Stafford, Macksville, Johnson City, Ulysses, Sublette, Satanta, 
Cimarron, Montezuma, Dodge City, Kinsley, Lewis, Greensburg, 
Haviland, Elkhart, Hugoton, Liberal, Meade, Plains City, Fowler, 
Ashland, and Minneola
548 PM CST Wed Dec 15 2021 /448 PM MST Wed Dec 15 2021/

...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...
...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Winds have rapidly fallen below high wind criteria at sunset. 
Areas of suspended dust or smoke will reduce visibility for a few
more hours. The high wind warning and blowing dust advisories are
cancelled.

$$

KSZ081-089-090-160100-
/O.CAN.KDDC.HW.W.0010.000000T0000Z-211216T0100Z/
Pratt-Comanche-Barber-
Including the cities of Pratt, Coldwater, Lake Coldwater, 
Protection, Medicine Lodge, and Kiowa
548 PM CST Wed Dec 15 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

Winds have rapidly fallen below high wind criteria at sunset. 
Areas of suspended dust or smoke will reduce visibility for a few
more hours. The high wind warning and blowing dust advisories are
cancelled.

$$

Turner

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Dec 14, 3:48 AM CSTRed Flag WarningDDCGrant, Morton, Stanton, Stevens14 hr
Dec 14, 3:48 AM CSTRed Flag WarningDDCBarber, Clark, Comanche, Edwards, Ellis, Finney and 21 more38 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.