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High Wind Watch 1, NWS Dodge City, KS

January 13, 20219 counties in Kansas

NWS Dodge City, KS issued this high wind watch at Jan 13, 2021, 12:15 AM CST for 9 counties in Kansas. It took effect at Jan 14, 2021, 6:00 AM CST. It was in force for .

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jan 13, 2021, 12:15 AM CST (06:15 UTC)
In effect from
Jan 14, 2021, 6:00 AM CST
Expired
Jan 13, 2021, 3:23 PM CST
In force
Issued by
NWS Dodge City, KS

Counties Ellis County, KS, Finney County, KS, Hamilton County, KS, Kearny County, KS, Lane County, KS, Ness County, KS, Rush County, KS, Scott County, KS, Trego County, KS

The radar

The Dodge City radar (KDDC), 83 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 06:19 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

The nearest sounding before it

Dodge City, (KDDC), launched 00:00Z, 6.3 hours before the alert went out and 85 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 2021-01-13Temperature 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 00:00Z on 2021-01-13The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 53 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
3215 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
22 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
53 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
55 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

649 
WWUS73 KDDC 130615
NPWDDC

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Dodge City KS
1215 AM CST Wed Jan 13 2021

KSZ030-043>045-061>063-140000-
/O.NEW.KDDC.HW.A.0001.210114T1200Z-210115T0000Z/
Trego-Scott-Lane-Ness-Hamilton-Kearny-Finney-
Including the cities of Wakeeney, Scott City, Scott State Lake, 
Dighton, Ness City, Syracuse, Lakin, Deerfield, and Garden City
1215 AM CST Wed Jan 13 2021 /1115 PM MST Tue Jan 12 2021/

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH
THURSDAY AFTERNOON...

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

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

* WHEN...From Thursday morning through Thursday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines.
  Isolated power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult,
  especially for high profile vehicles. Areas of dust may locally
  reduce visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Additional strong northwest winds are
  expected on Friday, with another high wind watch likely
  required. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this
situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe
location prior to the onset of winds.

&&

$$

Turner
2 follow-up statements
146 
WWUS73 KDDC 130652
NPWDDC

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Dodge City KS
1252 AM CST Wed Jan 13 2021

KSZ031-046-140000-
/O.EXA.KDDC.HW.A.0001.210114T1200Z-210115T0000Z/
Ellis-Rush-
Including the cities of Pfeifer, Hays, and La Crosse
1252 AM CST Wed Jan 13 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH
THURSDAY AFTERNOON...

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

* WHERE...Ellis and Rush Counties.

* WHEN...From Thursday morning through Thursday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power 
  lines. Isolated power outages are possible. Travel will be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Areas of dust 
  may locally reduce visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Additional strong northwest winds are 
  expected on Friday, with another high wind watch likely 
  required.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this
situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe
location prior to the onset of winds.

&&

$$

KSZ030-043>045-061>063-140000-
/O.CON.KDDC.HW.A.0001.210114T1200Z-210115T0000Z/
Trego-Scott-Lane-Ness-Hamilton-Kearny-Finney-
Including the cities of Wakeeney, Scott City, Scott State Lake, 
Dighton, Ness City, Syracuse, Lakin, Deerfield, and Garden City
1252 AM CST Wed Jan 13 2021 /1152 PM MST Tue Jan 12 2021/

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING
THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON...

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

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

* WHEN...From Thursday morning through Thursday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power 
  lines. Isolated power outages are possible. Travel will be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Areas of dust 
  may locally reduce visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Additional strong northwest winds are 
  expected on Friday, with another high wind watch likely 
  required.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this
situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe
location prior to the onset of winds.

&&

$$

Turner
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.

&&

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
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, 3:23 PM CSTHigh Wind WarningDDCBarber, Clark, Comanche, Edwards, Ellis, Finney and 21 more51 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; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.