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High Wind Watch 2, NWS Dodge City, KS
NWS Dodge City, KS issued this high wind watch at Jan 13, 2021, 3:23 PM CST for 11 counties in Kansas. It took effect at Jan 15, 2021, 6:00 AM CST. It was in force for .
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Jan 13, 2021, 3:23 PM CST (21:23 UTC)
- In effect from
- Jan 15, 2021, 6:00 AM CST
- Expired
- Jan 14, 2021, 2:51 AM CST
- In force
- Issued by
- NWS Dodge City, KS
Counties Ellis County, KS, Finney County, KS, Hamilton 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), 72 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 21:25 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The nearest sounding before it
Dodge City, (KDDC), launched 12:00Z, 9.4 hours before the alert went out and 74 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
- 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
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. && $$
4 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. && $$ KSZ066-074>079-141800- /O.EXT.KDDC.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210116T0000Z/ Stafford-Stanton-Grant-Haskell-Gray-Ford-Edwards- Including the cities of St. John, Stafford, Macksville, Johnson City, Ulysses, Sublette, Satanta, Cimarron, Montezuma, Dodge City, Kinsley, and Lewis 251 AM CST Thu Jan 14 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. * WHERE...Stafford, Gray, Haskell, Grant, Stanton, Edwards and Ford Counties. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST Friday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS Dodge City, KS issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 13, 12:15 AM CST | High Wind Watch | DDC | Ellis, Finney, Hamilton, Kearny, Lane, Ness and 3 more | 15 hr |
| Jan 13, 7:56 AM CST | Fire Weather Watch | DDC | Barber, Clark, Comanche, Edwards, Ellis, Finney and 21 more | 7 hr |
| Jan 13, 3:23 PM CST | High Wind Warning | DDC | Barber, Clark, Comanche, Edwards, Ellis, Finney and 21 more | 51 hr |
| Jan 13, 3:24 PM CST | Red Flag Warning | DDC | Barber, Clark, Comanche, Edwards, Ellis, Finney and 21 more | 27 hr |
Nearby
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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.