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High Wind Warning 4, NWS Dodge City, KS

March 29, 202115 counties in Kansas

NWS Dodge City, KS issued this high wind warning at Mar 29, 2021, 3:13 PM CDT for 15 counties in Kansas. It took effect at Mar 29, 2021, 10:10 PM CDT. It was in force for 5 hr. 3 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
Mar 29, 2021, 3:13 PM CDT (20:13 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 29, 2021, 10:10 PM CDT
Expired
Mar 30, 2021, 2:45 AM CDT
In force
5 hr
Issued by
NWS Dodge City, KS

Counties Edwards County, KS, Ellis County, KS, Finney County, KS, Ford County, KS, Grant County, KS, Gray County, KS, Haskell County, KS, Hodgeman County, KS, Kearny County, KS, Lane County, KS, Ness County, KS, Pawnee County, KS, Rush County, KS, Scott County, KS, Trego County, KS

The radar

The Dodge City radar (KDDC), 49 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:14 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
Mar 29, 10:15 PM CDTNON-TSTM WND GST 662 Ese Scott City, KSAWOS STATION KTQK SCOTT CITY.
Mar 29, 10:45 PM CDTNON-TSTM WND GST 591 Ene Garden City, KSMESONET STATION KS010 US-50 @ K-156 BRIDGE GARDEN CITY.
Mar 29, 11:34 PM CDTNON-TSTM WND GST 633 Ene Dodge City, KSASOS STATION KDDC DODGE CITY REGIONAL AIRPORT.

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, 8.2 hours before the alert went out and 51 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 2021-03-29Temperature 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 2021-03-29The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 282 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
2959 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
34 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
282 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
337 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

326 
WWUS73 KDDC 292013
NPWDDC

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Dodge City KS
313 PM CDT Mon Mar 29 2021

KSZ043-044-061>066-077>081-088>090-292115-
/O.CAN.KDDC.HW.A.0004.210330T0000Z-210330T0900Z/
Scott-Lane-Hamilton-Kearny-Finney-Hodgeman-Pawnee-Stafford-Gray-
Ford-Edwards-Kiowa-Pratt-Clark-Comanche-Barber-
Including the cities of Scott City, Scott State Lake, Dighton, 
Syracuse, Lakin, Deerfield, Garden City, Jetmore, Hanston, 
Larned, St. John, Stafford, Macksville, Cimarron, Montezuma, 
Dodge City, Kinsley, Lewis, Greensburg, Haviland, Pratt, Ashland,
Minneola, Coldwater, Lake Coldwater, Protection, Medicine Lodge, 
and Kiowa
313 PM CDT Mon Mar 29 2021 /213 PM MDT Mon Mar 29 2021/

...HIGH WIND WATCH IS CANCELLED...

A strong cold front will move through southwest and south central
Kansas later tonight. Gusty north winds of 25 to 35 mph with gusts
to 40-50 mph are expected for a few hours behind the front.

$$

KSZ030-031-045-046-300900-
/O.UPG.KDDC.HW.A.0004.210330T0000Z-210330T0900Z/
/O.NEW.KDDC.HW.W.0004.210330T0500Z-210330T0900Z/
Trego-Ellis-Ness-Rush-
Including the cities of Wakeeney, Pfeifer, Hays, Ness City, 
and La Crosse
313 PM CDT Mon Mar 29 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 4 AM CDT
TUESDAY...

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

* WHERE...Trego, Ellis, Ness and Rush Counties.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 4 AM CDT Tuesday.

* 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...The strongest winds will generally occur
  for one to three hours behind the front with diminishing winds
  after that.

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.

&&

$$
5 follow-up statements
934 
WWUS73 KDDC 300245
NPWDDC

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Dodge City KS
945 PM CDT Mon Mar 29 2021

KSZ043-044-300900-
/O.EXA.KDDC.HW.W.0004.210330T0500Z-210330T0900Z/
Scott-Lane-
Including the cities of Scott City, Scott State Lake, and Dighton
945 PM CDT Mon Mar 29 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CDT TUESDAY...

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

* WHERE...Scott and Lane Counties.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 4 AM CDT Tuesday.

* 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...The strongest winds will generally occur
  for one to three hours behind the front with diminishing winds
  after that.

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.

&&

$$

KSZ030-031-045-046-300900-
/O.CON.KDDC.HW.W.0004.210330T0500Z-210330T0900Z/
Trego-Ellis-Ness-Rush-
Including the cities of Wakeeney, Pfeifer, Hays, Ness City, 
and La Crosse
945 PM CDT Mon Mar 29 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CDT TUESDAY...

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

* WHERE...Trego, Ellis, Ness and Rush Counties.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 4 AM CDT Tuesday.

* 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...The strongest winds will generally occur
  for one to three hours behind the front with diminishing winds
  after that.

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.

&&

$$
457 
WWUS73 KDDC 300247
NPWDDC

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Dodge City KS
947 PM CDT Mon Mar 29 2021

KSZ030-031-043>046-300900-
/O.CON.KDDC.HW.W.0004.210330T0500Z-210330T0900Z/
Trego-Ellis-Scott-Lane-Ness-Rush-
Including the cities of Wakeeney, Pfeifer, Hays, Scott City, 
Scott State Lake, Dighton, Ness City, and La Crosse
947 PM CDT Mon Mar 29 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CDT TUESDAY...

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

* WHERE...Trego, Ellis, Ness and Rush Counties.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 4 AM CDT Tuesday.

* 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...The strongest winds will generally occur 
  for one to three hours behind the front with diminishing winds 
  after that.

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.

&&

$$
952 
WWUS73 KDDC 300310
NPWDDC

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Dodge City KS
1010 PM CDT Mon Mar 29 2021

KSZ030-031-043>046-300900-
/O.EXT.KDDC.HW.W.0004.210330T0310Z-210330T0900Z/
Trego-Ellis-Scott-Lane-Ness-Rush-
Including the cities of Wakeeney, Pfeifer, Hays, Scott City, 
Scott State Lake, Dighton, Ness City, and La Crosse
1010 PM CDT Mon Mar 29 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CDT TUESDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 4 AM CDT Tuesday.

* 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...The strongest winds will generally occur
  for one to three hours behind the front with diminishing winds
  after that.

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.

&&

$$
781 
WWUS73 KDDC 300332
NPWDDC

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Dodge City KS
1032 PM CDT Mon Mar 29 2021

KSZ062>065-075>079-300900-
/O.EXA.KDDC.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210330T0900Z/
Kearny-Finney-Hodgeman-Pawnee-Grant-Haskell-Gray-Ford-Edwards-
Including the cities of Lakin, Deerfield, Garden City, Jetmore, 
Hanston, Larned, Ulysses, Sublette, Satanta, Cimarron, Montezuma,
Dodge City, Kinsley, and Lewis
1032 PM CDT Mon Mar 29 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CDT TUESDAY...

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

* WHERE...Kearny, Finney, Hodgeman, Pawnee, Grant, Haskell, 
  Gray, Ford and Edwards Counties.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM CDT Tuesday.

* 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...The strongest winds will generally occur
  for one to three hours behind the front with diminishing winds
  after that.

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>046-300900-
/O.CON.KDDC.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210330T0900Z/
Trego-Ellis-Scott-Lane-Ness-Rush-
Including the cities of Wakeeney, Pfeifer, Hays, Scott City, 
Scott State Lake, Dighton, Ness City, and La Crosse
1032 PM CDT Mon Mar 29 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CDT TUESDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 4 AM CDT Tuesday.

* 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...The strongest winds will generally occur
  for one to three hours behind the front with diminishing winds
  after that.

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.

&&

$$
625 
WWUS73 KDDC 300745
NPWDDC

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Dodge City KS
245 AM CDT Tue Mar 30 2021

KSZ030-031-043>046-062>065-075>079-300845-
/O.CAN.KDDC.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210330T0900Z/
Trego-Ellis-Scott-Lane-Ness-Rush-Kearny-Finney-Hodgeman-Pawnee-
Grant-Haskell-Gray-Ford-Edwards-
Including the cities of Wakeeney, Pfeifer, Hays, Scott City, 
Scott State Lake, Dighton, Ness City, La Crosse, Lakin, 
Deerfield, Garden City, Jetmore, Hanston, Larned, Ulysses, 
Sublette, Satanta, Cimarron, Montezuma, Dodge City, Kinsley, 
and Lewis
245 AM CDT Tue Mar 30 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

$$

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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.