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Blowing Dust Warning 1, NWS Goodland, KS
NWS Goodland, KS issued this blowing dust warning at Dec 15, 2021, 12:07 PM CST for 13 counties in Kansas; Cheyenne County, Kit Carson County, Yuma County, Colorado; Dundy County, Hitchcock County, Red Willow County, Nebraska. It was in force for 6 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 15, 2021, 12:07 PM CST (18:07 UTC)
- Expired
- Dec 15, 2021, 6:00 PM CST
- In force
- 6 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Goodland, KS
Counties Cheyenne County, CO, Kit Carson County, CO, Yuma County, CO, Cheyenne County, KS, Decatur County, KS, Gove County, KS, Graham County, KS, Greeley County, KS, Logan County, KS, Norton County, KS, Rawlins County, KS, Sheridan County, KS, Sherman County, KS, Thomas County, KS, Wallace County, KS, Wichita County, KS, Dundy County, NE, Hitchcock County, NE, Red Willow County, NE
The radar
The Goodland radar (KGLD), 40 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 18:06 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
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 15, 12:08 PM CST | NON-TSTM WND GST 60 | 2 E Mccook, NE | ASOS STATION KMCK MCCOOK AIRPORT. |
| Dec 15, 12:09 PM CST | NON-TSTM WND GST 74 | 2 S Leoti, KS | WEATHER UNDERGROUND STATION KKSLEOTI17. |
| Dec 15, 12:14 PM CST | DUST STORM | Atwood, KS | REPORTED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA. VISIBILITY DOWN TO 1/2 MILE. |
| Dec 15, 12:14 PM CST | NON-TSTM WND GST 67 | 9 Sse Sharon Springs, KS | MESONET STATION CW6099 9 SSE SHARON SPRINGS. |
| Dec 15, 12:15 PM CST | NON-TSTM WND GST 61 | 1 Nne Goodland, KS | ASOS STATION KGLD GOODLAND. |
| Dec 15, 12:15 PM CST | NON-TSTM WND GST 62 | Saint Francis, KS | AWOS STATION KSYF ST. FRANCIS CITY. |
| Dec 15, 12:18 PM CST | DUST STORM | 9 Nne Kit Carson, CO | OBSERVER REPORTED VISIBILITY IS AT 1 MILE DUE TO BLOWING DUST. ALSO REPORTED THAT TRUCKERS ARE PULLING OFF OF THE ROAD AND NOT GOING ANY FURTHER DUE TO THE DUST. |
| Dec 15, 12:25 PM CST | DUST STORM | 1 Sw Ruleton, KS | DELAYED REPORT VIA SOCIAL MEDIA. LESS THAN 1/4 MILE OF VISIBILITY NEAR MILE MARKER 6 ON I-70. |
| Dec 15, 12:27 PM CST | DUST STORM | 2 E Mccook, NE | ASOS STATION KMCK MCCOOK AIRPORT. VISIBILITY DOWN TO 1 MILE. |
| Dec 15, 12:27 PM CST | NON-TSTM WND GST 62 | 1 E Hill City, KS | ASOS STATION KHLC HILL CITY. |
| Dec 15, 12:28 PM CST | NON-TSTM WND GST 63 | 1 Nne Goodland, KS | ASOS STATION KGLD GOODLAND. 55 KNOT GUST AT 1828 UTC. |
| Dec 15, 12:29 PM CST | HAIL 0.7 | Studley, KS | |
| Dec 15, 12:30 PM CST | NON-TSTM WND GST 61 | 4 Sw Arapahoe, CO | MESONET STATION FW2420 ARAPAHOE. |
| Dec 15, 12:31 PM CST | NON-TSTM WND GST 60 | 13 N Edson, KS | |
| Dec 15, 12:35 PM CST | NON-TSTM WND GST 66 | 3 N Colby, KS | AWOS STATION KCBK 2 N COLBY. |
| Dec 15, 12:40 PM CST | DUST STORM | 1 Wsw Norton, KS | VISIBILITY LESS THAN 1/8 MILE. |
| Dec 15, 12:43 PM CST | NON-TSTM WND GST 80 | 3 Ene Gove, KS | WEATHER UNDERGROUND STATION KKSGRAIN4. |
| Dec 15, 12:47 PM CST | NON-TSTM WND GST 68 | 1 Nne Goodland, KS | ASOS STATION KGLD GOODLAND. GUST TO 59 KNOTS AT 1847 UTC. |
| Dec 15, 12:49 PM CST | DUST STORM | Bartley, NE | VISIBILITY DOWN TO 1/2 MILE DUE TO BLOWING DUST. |
| Dec 15, 12:50 PM CST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | Goodland, KS | A HEAVY WOODEN CHEST FLOWER BED WAS FLIPPED AND DESTROYED. REPORTED BY AN OFF-DUTY NWS EMPLOYEE. |
| Dec 15, 12:52 PM CST | NON-TSTM WND GST 64 | 2 Nw Colby, KS | WEATHER UNDERGROUND STATION KKSCOLBY8. |
| Dec 15, 12:53 PM CST | NON-TSTM WND GST 68 | 1 Nne Goodland, KS | ASOS STATION KGLD GOODLAND. |
| Dec 15, 12:55 PM CST | NON-TSTM WND GST 71 | 3 Se Oakley, KS | AWOS STATION KOEL 2 ESE OAKLEY. |
| Dec 15, 12:55 PM CST | NON-TSTM WND GST 79 | 8 N Hill City, KS | MESONET STATION K5BCR STOCKTON 8 N. |
| Dec 15, 12:57 PM CST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | Hill City, KS | DELAYED REPORT VIA SOCIAL MEDIA. 3 1/2 TO 4 INCH DIAMETER TREE BRANCHES SNAPPED OFF AN EVERGREEN TREE. TIME IS ESTIMATED ON OTHER REPORTS. |
| Dec 15, 1:14 PM CST | NON-TSTM WND GST 59 | 4 Sse Jennings, KS | WEATHER UNDERGROUND STATION KKSJENNI4. |
| Dec 15, 1:19 PM CST | NON-TSTM WND GST 62 | 3 E Grinnell, KS | MESONET STATION UP830 3.3 E GRINNELL (UPR). |
| Dec 15, 1:19 PM CST | NON-TSTM WND GST 69 | 2 S Leoti, KS | WEATHER UNDERGROUND STATION KKSLEOTI17. |
| Dec 15, 1:19 PM CST | NON-TSTM WND GST 87 | 2 Wnw Sharon Springs, KS | WEATHER UNDERGROUND STATION KKSSHARO8 AT THE SHARON SPRINGS AIRPORT GUSTED TO 87 MPH WITH 75 MPH SUSTAINED. |
| Dec 15, 1:23 PM CST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | Tribune, KS | MATURE PINE TREE UPROOTED IN TRIBUNE. |
| Dec 15, 1:24 PM CST | NON-TSTM WND GST 84 | 9 Sse Sharon Springs, KS | MESONET STATION CW6099 9 SSE SHARON SPRINGS. |
| Dec 15, 1:26 PM CST | WILDFIRE | 4 Nne Quinter, KS | EMERGENCY MANAGER REPORTED A FIRE. |
| Dec 15, 1:30 PM CST | DUST STORM | 1 E Yuma, CO | DELAYED REPORT VIA SOCIAL MEDIA. VISIBILITY REPORTED LESS THAN 1/4 MILE DUE TO BLOWING DUST. |
| Dec 15, 1:30 PM CST | DUST STORM | 7 Sw Idalia, CO | DELAYED REPORT VIA SOCIAL MEDIA. VISIBILITY LESS THAN 150 FT DUE TO BLOWING DUST. THE LOCATION LOST POWER FOR AN HOUR AROUND 1 PM MT. |
| Dec 15, 1:30 PM CST | NON-TSTM WND GST 60 | 5 Nnw Heartstrong, CO | DELAYED REPORT. WEATHER UNDERGROUND STATION KCOYUMA15. |
| Dec 15, 1:30 PM CST | NON-TSTM WND GST 71 | 3 Nnw Vernon, CO | WEATHER UNDERGROUND STATION KCOWRAY7. |
| Dec 15, 1:33 PM CST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 1 Sw Colby, KS | CORRECTS PREVIOUS NON-TSTM WND DMG REPORT FROM 1 SW COLBY. HIGH WINDS UPROOTED A LEAFLESS TREE. |
| Dec 15, 1:33 PM CST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 1 Sw Colby, KS | HIGH WINDS UPROOTED A DEAD TREE. |
| Dec 15, 1:35 PM CST | DUST STORM | 7 Nw Grainfield, KS | ZERO VISIBILITY DUE TO BLOWING DUST. |
| Dec 15, 1:35 PM CST | WILDFIRE | 5 N Leoti, KS | HOUSE ON FIRE NEAR COUNTY ROAD 25 AND J. |
| Dec 15, 1:42 PM CST | NON-TSTM WND GST 74 | 5 S Burlington, CO | |
| Dec 15, 1:45 PM CST | NON-TSTM WND GST 74 | Leoti, KS | MESONET STATION FW1490 LEOTI. |
| Dec 15, 1:49 PM CST | NON-TSTM WND GST 64 | 3 E Grinnell, KS | MESONET STATION UP830 3.3 E GRINNELL (UPR). |
| Dec 15, 1:53 PM CST | NON-TSTM WND GST 62 | 1 E Hill City, KS | ASOS STATION KHLC HILL CITY. |
| Dec 15, 1:54 PM CST | DUST STORM | 2 Sse Yuma, CO | AWOS STATION K2V6 1 SE YUMA REPORTED REDUCED VISIBILITY TO 3/4 MILE. DELAYED REPORT. |
| Dec 15, 1:54 PM CST | DUST STORM | 2 Sse Yuma, CO | AWOS STATION K2V6 1 SE YUMA REPORTED VISIBILITY OF 3/4 MILE DUE TO BLOWING DUST. |
| Dec 15, 1:55 PM CST | NON-TSTM WND GST 67 | 2 Nw Wray, CO | AWOS STATION K2V5 2 NW WRAY. |
| Dec 15, 1:55 PM CST | NON-TSTM WND GST 84 | 3 Se Oakley, KS | AWOS STATION KOEL 2 ESE OAKLEY. |
| Dec 15, 1:58 PM CST | NON-TSTM WND GST 81 | 11 S Campus, KS | DELAYED REPORT FROM SOCIAL MEDIA. |
| Dec 15, 2:00 PM CST | DUST STORM | 2 N Wray, CO | DELAYED REPORT VIA SOCIAL MEDIA. VISIBILITY AROUND 1/4 MILE DUE TO BLOWING DUST. |
| Dec 15, 2:00 PM CST | NON-TSTM WND GST 73 | 5 Nnw Heartstrong, CO | CORRECTS PREVIOUS NON-TSTM WND GST REPORT FROM 5 NNW HEARTSTRONG. DELAYED REPORT. WEATHER UNDERGROUND STATION KCOYUMA15. |
| Dec 15, 2:00 PM CST | NON-TSTM WND GST 73 | 5 Nnw Heartstrong, CO | DELAYED REPORT. WEATHER UNDERGROUND STATION KCOYUMA15. |
| Dec 15, 2:00 PM CST | NON-TSTM WND GST 81 | 3 Sw Russell Springs, KS | K-STATE MESONET SITE. |
| Dec 15, 2:00 PM CST | NON-TSTM WND GST 90 | 1 Ene Lenora, KS | |
| Dec 15, 2:00 PM CST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 3 Ene Campus, KS | DELAYED REPORT RECEIVED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA. TIME ESTIMATED BY THE REPORTEE. POWER POLE CRACKED AND ROOF ON THE OLD FARM HOUSE NEARLY GONE. MULTIPLE TREE LIMBS DOWN. |
| Dec 15, 2:02 PM CST | NON-TSTM WND GST 73 | 3 Se Caruso, KS | |
| Dec 15, 2:05 PM CST | NON-TSTM WND GST 75 | 13 N Edson, KS | OFF-DUTY NWS EMPLOYEE REPORTED ESTIMATED 70-75 MPH WIND GUSTS AND BLOWING DUST. |
| Dec 15, 2:10 PM CST | DUST STORM | 5 Sse New Almelo, KS | REPORTED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA. NEAR-ZERO VISIBILITY. |
| Dec 15, 2:10 PM CST | DUST STORM | Grinnell, KS | DELAYED REPORT VIA SOCIAL MEDIA. BLOWING DUST WITH VISIBILITY DOWN TO 1/4 MILE. |
| Dec 15, 2:11 PM CST | NON-TSTM WND GST 81 | 1 Nne Goodland, KS | ASOS STATION KGLD GOODLAND. |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
The nearest sounding before it
Denver, CO (KDNR), launched 12:00Z, 6.1 hours before the alert went out and 177 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
- 2403 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 85 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 194 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 264 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
006 WWUS73 KGLD 151807 NPWGLD URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Goodland KS 1107 AM MST Wed Dec 15 2021 COZ091-092-160215- /O.NEW.KGLD.DU.W.0001.211215T1807Z-211216T0000Z/ /O.CON.KGLD.HW.W.0008.000000T0000Z-211216T0300Z/ Kit Carson-Cheyenne- Including the cities of Burlington, Arapahoe, and Cheyenne Wells 1107 AM MST Wed Dec 15 2021 ...BLOWING DUST WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON... ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 35 to 55 mph with gusts up to 80 mph. For the Blowing Dust Warning, visibility less than one quarter mile in blowing dust. * WHERE...Kit Carson and Cheyenne Counties. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 8 PM MST this evening. For the Blowing Dust Warning, until 5 PM MST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Severely limited visibilities are expected. Travel will be dangerous and possibly life-threatening. 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...Low visibility will occur in localized areas and are not anticipated to form into a wall of continuous dust. Observed wind gusts in excess of 70 mph have been common across the warned area. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People with respiratory problems should make preparations to stay indoors until the storm passes. Be ready for a sudden drop in visibility to near zero. If you encounter blowing dust or blowing sand on the roadway or see it approaching, pull off the road as far as possible and put your vehicle in park. Turn the lights all the way off and keep your foot off the brake pedal. 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. && $$ KSZ027-041-160215- /O.NEW.KGLD.DU.W.0001.211215T1807Z-211216T0000Z/ /O.CON.KGLD.HW.W.0008.000000T0000Z-211216T0300Z/ Wallace-Greeley- Including the cities of Sharon Springs and Tribune 1107 AM MST Wed Dec 15 2021 ...BLOWING DUST WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON... ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 35 to 55 mph with gusts up to 80 mph. For the Blowing Dust Warning, visibility less than one quarter mile in blowing dust. * WHERE...Wallace and Greeley Counties. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 8 PM MST this evening. For the Blowing Dust Warning, until 5 PM MST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Severely limited visibilities are expected. Travel will be dangerous and possibly life-threatening. 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...Low visibility will occur in localized areas and are not anticipated to form into a wall of continuous dust. Observed wind gusts in excess of 70 mph have been common across the warned area. 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 with respiratory problems should make preparations to stay indoors until the storm passes. Be ready for a sudden drop in visibility to near zero. If you encounter blowing dust or blowing sand on the roadway or see it approaching, pull off the road as far as possible and put your vehicle in park. Turn the lights all the way off and keep your foot off the brake pedal. 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. && $$ COZ090-KSZ001>004-013>016-028-029-042-NEZ079>081-160215- /O.CON.KGLD.HW.W.0008.000000T0000Z-211216T0300Z/ Yuma-Cheyenne-Rawlins-Decatur-Norton-Sherman-Thomas-Sheridan- Graham-Logan-Gove-Wichita-Dundy-Hitchcock-Red Willow- Including the cities of Yuma, Wray, St. Francis, Bird City, Atwood, Oberlin, Norton, Goodland, Colby, Hoxie, Hill City, Oakley, Quinter, Grinnell, Grainfield, Leoti, Benkelman, Culbertson, Trenton, Stratton Ne, Palisade, and McCook 1107 AM MST Wed Dec 15 2021 /1207 PM CST Wed Dec 15 2021/ ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST /9 PM CST/ THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 30 to 50 mph with gusts up to 75 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Kansas, northeast Colorado and southwest Nebraska. * WHEN...Until 8 PM MST /9 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS.. Several abrupt wind shifts are anticipated today. Winds will abruptly shift from S to WSW during the late morning and early afternoon. Winds will abruptly shift from WSW to NW during the mid to late afternoon. 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
732 WWUS73 KGLD 151835 NPWGLD URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Goodland KS 1135 AM MST Wed Dec 15 2021 KSZ013-028-042-160245- /O.EXA.KGLD.DU.W.0001.000000T0000Z-211216T0000Z/ /O.CON.KGLD.HW.W.0008.000000T0000Z-211216T0300Z/ Sherman-Logan-Wichita- Including the cities of Goodland, Oakley, and Leoti 1135 AM MST Wed Dec 15 2021 /1235 PM CST Wed Dec 15 2021/ ...BLOWING DUST WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST /6 PM CST/ THIS AFTERNOON... ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST /9 PM CST/ THIS EVENING... * WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 35 to 55 mph with gusts up to 75 mph. For the Blowing Dust Warning, visibility less than one quarter mile in blowing dust. * WHERE...Sherman, Logan and Wichita Counties. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 8 PM MST /9 PM CST/ this evening. For the Blowing Dust Warning, until 5 PM MST /6 PM CST/ this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Severely limited visibilities are expected. Travel will be dangerous and possibly life-threatening. 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...Low visibility will occur in localized areas and are not anticipated to form into a wall of continuous dust. Observed wind gusts in excess of 75 mph have been common across the warned area. 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 with respiratory problems should make preparations to stay indoors until the storm passes. Be ready for a sudden drop in visibility to near zero. If you encounter blowing dust or blowing sand on the roadway or see it approaching, pull off the road as far as possible and put your vehicle in park. Turn the lights all the way off and keep your foot off the brake pedal. 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. && $$ COZ091-092-160245- /O.CON.KGLD.DU.W.0001.000000T0000Z-211216T0000Z/ /O.CON.KGLD.HW.W.0008.000000T0000Z-211216T0300Z/ Kit Carson-Cheyenne- Including the cities of Burlington, Arapahoe, and Cheyenne Wells 1135 AM MST Wed Dec 15 2021 ...BLOWING DUST WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON... ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 35 to 55 mph with gusts up to 80 mph. For the Blowing Dust Warning, visibility less than one quarter mile in blowing dust. * WHERE...Cheyenne and Kit Carson Counties. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 8 PM MST this evening. For the Blowing Dust Warning, until 5 PM MST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Severely limited visibilities are expected. Travel will be dangerous and possibly life-threatening. 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...Low visibility will occur in localized areas and are not anticipated to form into a wall of continuous dust. Observed wind gusts in excess of 80 mph have been common across the warned area. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People with respiratory problems should make preparations to stay indoors until the storm passes. Be ready for a sudden drop in visibility to near zero. If you encounter blowing dust or blowing sand on the roadway or see it approaching, pull off the road as far as possible and put your vehicle in park. Turn the lights all the way off and keep your foot off the brake pedal. 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. && $$ KSZ027-041-160245- /O.CON.KGLD.DU.W.0001.000000T0000Z-211216T0000Z/ /O.CON.KGLD.HW.W.0008.000000T0000Z-211216T0300Z/ Wallace-Greeley- Including the cities of Sharon Springs and Tribune 1135 AM MST Wed Dec 15 2021 ...BLOWING DUST WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON... ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 35 to 55 mph with gusts up to 80 mph. For the Blowing Dust Warning, visibility less than one quarter mile in blowing dust. * WHERE...Greeley and Wallace Counties. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 8 PM MST this evening. For the Blowing Dust Warning, until 5 PM MST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Severely limited visibilities are expected. Travel will be dangerous and possibly life-threatening. 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...Low visibility will occur in localized areas and are not anticipated to form into a wall of continuous dust. Observed wind gusts in excess of 80 mph have been common across the warned area. 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 with respiratory problems should make preparations to stay indoors until the storm passes. Be ready for a sudden drop in visibility to near zero. If you encounter blowing dust or blowing sand on the roadway or see it approaching, pull off the road as far as possible and put your vehicle in park. Turn the lights all the way off and keep your foot off the brake pedal. 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. && $$ COZ090-KSZ001>004-014>016-029-NEZ079>081-160245- /O.CON.KGLD.HW.W.0008.000000T0000Z-211216T0300Z/ Yuma-Cheyenne-Rawlins-Decatur-Norton-Thomas-Sheridan-Graham-Gove- Dundy-Hitchcock-Red Willow- Including the cities of Yuma, Wray, St. Francis, Bird City, Atwood, Oberlin, Norton, Colby, Hoxie, Hill City, Quinter, Grinnell, Grainfield, Benkelman, Culbertson, Trenton, Stratton Ne, Palisade, and McCook 1135 AM MST Wed Dec 15 2021 /1235 PM CST Wed Dec 15 2021/ ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST /9 PM CST/ THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 30 to 50 mph with gusts up to 75 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Kansas, northeast Colorado and southwest Nebraska. * WHEN...Until 8 PM MST /9 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS.. Several abrupt wind shifts are anticipated today. Winds will abruptly shift from S to WSW during the late morning and early afternoon. Winds will abruptly shift from WSW to NW during the mid to late afternoon. 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. && $$
979 WWUS73 KGLD 151855 NPWGLD URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Goodland KS 1155 AM MST Wed Dec 15 2021 COZ091-092-160300- /O.CON.KGLD.DU.W.0001.000000T0000Z-211216T0000Z/ /O.CON.KGLD.HW.W.0008.000000T0000Z-211216T0300Z/ Kit Carson-Cheyenne- Including the cities of Burlington, Arapahoe, and Cheyenne Wells 1155 AM MST Wed Dec 15 2021 ...BLOWING DUST WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON... ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 30 to 50 mph with gusts up to 75 mph. For the Blowing Dust Warning, visibility less than one quarter mile in blowing dust. * WHERE...Cheyenne and Kit Carson Counties. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 8 PM MST this evening. For the Blowing Dust Warning, until 5 PM MST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Severely limited visibilities are expected. Travel will be dangerous and possibly life-threatening. Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Low visibility will occur in localized areas and are not anticipated to form into a wall of continuous dust. Observed wind gusts in excess of 75 mph have been common across the warned area. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People with respiratory problems should make preparations to stay indoors until the storm passes. Be ready for a sudden drop in visibility to near zero. If you encounter blowing dust or blowing sand on the roadway or see it approaching, pull off the road as far as possible and put your vehicle in park. Turn the lights all the way off and keep your foot off the brake pedal. Remember, Pull Aside, Stay Alive. People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ KSZ013-027-028-041-042-160300- /O.CON.KGLD.DU.W.0001.000000T0000Z-211216T0000Z/ /O.CON.KGLD.HW.W.0008.000000T0000Z-211216T0300Z/ Sherman-Wallace-Logan-Greeley-Wichita- Including the cities of Goodland, Sharon Springs, Oakley, Tribune, and Leoti 1155 AM MST Wed Dec 15 2021 /1255 PM CST Wed Dec 15 2021/ ...BLOWING DUST WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST /6 PM CST/ THIS AFTERNOON... ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST /9 PM CST/ THIS EVENING... * WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 35 to 55 mph with gusts up to 75 mph. For the Blowing Dust Warning, visibility less than one quarter mile in blowing dust. * WHERE...Wichita, Greeley, Sherman, Logan and Wallace Counties. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 8 PM MST /9 PM CST/ this evening. For the Blowing Dust Warning, until 5 PM MST /6 PM CST/ this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Severely limited visibilities are expected. Travel will be dangerous and possibly life-threatening. 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...Low visibility will occur in localized areas and are not anticipated to form into a wall of continuous dust. Observed wind gusts in excess of 70 mph have been common across the warned area. 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 with respiratory problems should make preparations to stay indoors until the storm passes. Be ready for a sudden drop in visibility to near zero. If you encounter blowing dust or blowing sand on the roadway or see it approaching, pull off the road as far as possible and put your vehicle in park. Turn the lights all the way off and keep your foot off the brake pedal. 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. && $$ COZ090-KSZ001>004-014>016-029-NEZ079>081-160300- /O.CON.KGLD.HW.W.0008.000000T0000Z-211216T0300Z/ Yuma-Cheyenne-Rawlins-Decatur-Norton-Thomas-Sheridan-Graham-Gove- Dundy-Hitchcock-Red Willow- Including the cities of Yuma, Wray, St. Francis, Bird City, Atwood, Oberlin, Norton, Colby, Hoxie, Hill City, Quinter, Grinnell, Grainfield, Benkelman, Culbertson, Trenton, Stratton Ne, Palisade, and McCook 1155 AM MST Wed Dec 15 2021 /1255 PM CST Wed Dec 15 2021/ ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST /9 PM CST/ THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 30 to 50 mph with gusts up to 75 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Kansas, northeast Colorado and southwest Nebraska. * WHEN...Until 8 PM MST /9 PM CST/ this evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS.. Several abrupt wind shifts are anticipated today. Winds will abruptly shift from S to WSW during the late morning and early afternoon. Winds will abruptly shift from WSW to NW during the mid to late afternoon. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$
275 WWUS73 KGLD 151923 NPWGLD URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Goodland KS 1223 PM MST Wed Dec 15 2021 COZ091-092-160300- /O.CON.KGLD.DU.W.0001.000000T0000Z-211216T0000Z/ /O.CON.KGLD.HW.W.0008.000000T0000Z-211216T0300Z/ Kit Carson-Cheyenne- Including the cities of Burlington, Arapahoe, and Cheyenne Wells 1223 PM MST Wed Dec 15 2021 ...BLOWING DUST WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON... ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 30 to 50 mph with gusts up to 75 mph. For the Blowing Dust Warning, visibility less than one quarter mile in blowing dust. * WHERE...Cheyenne and Kit Carson Counties. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 8 PM MST this evening. For the Blowing Dust Warning, until 5 PM MST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Severely limited visibilities are expected. Travel will be dangerous and possibly life-threatening. 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...Low visibility will occur in localized areas and are not anticipated to form into a wall of continuous dust. Observed wind gusts in excess of 70 mph have been common across the warned area.. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People with respiratory problems should make preparations to stay indoors until the storm passes. Be ready for a sudden drop in visibility to near zero. If you encounter blowing dust or blowing sand on the roadway or see it approaching, pull off the road as far as possible and put your vehicle in park. Turn the lights all the way off and keep your foot off the brake pedal. 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. && $$ KSZ013-027-028-041-042-160300- /O.CON.KGLD.DU.W.0001.000000T0000Z-211216T0000Z/ /O.CON.KGLD.HW.W.0008.000000T0000Z-211216T0300Z/ Sherman-Wallace-Logan-Greeley-Wichita- Including the cities of Goodland, Sharon Springs, Oakley, Tribune, and Leoti 1223 PM MST Wed Dec 15 2021 /123 PM CST Wed Dec 15 2021/ ...BLOWING DUST WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST /6 PM CST/ THIS AFTERNOON... ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST /9 PM CST/ THIS EVENING... * WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 35 to 55 mph with gusts up to 75 mph. For the Blowing Dust Warning, visibility less than one quarter mile in blowing dust. * WHERE...Wichita, Greeley, Sherman, Logan and Wallace Counties. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 8 PM MST /9 PM CST/ this evening. For the Blowing Dust Warning, until 5 PM MST /6 PM CST/ this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Severely limited visibilities are expected. Travel will be dangerous and possibly life-threatening. 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...Low visibility will occur in localized areas and are not anticipated to form into a wall of continuous dust. Observed wind gusts in excess of 80 mph have been common across the warned area.. 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 with respiratory problems should make preparations to stay indoors until the storm passes. Be ready for a sudden drop in visibility to near zero. If you encounter blowing dust or blowing sand on the roadway or see it approaching, pull off the road as far as possible and put your vehicle in park. Turn the lights all the way off and keep your foot off the brake pedal. 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. && $$ COZ090-KSZ001>004-014>016-029-NEZ079>081-160300- /O.CON.KGLD.HW.W.0008.000000T0000Z-211216T0300Z/ Yuma-Cheyenne-Rawlins-Decatur-Norton-Thomas-Sheridan-Graham-Gove- Dundy-Hitchcock-Red Willow- Including the cities of Yuma, Wray, St. Francis, Bird City, Atwood, Oberlin, Norton, Colby, Hoxie, Hill City, Quinter, Grinnell, Grainfield, Benkelman, Culbertson, Trenton, Stratton Ne, Palisade, and McCook 1223 PM MST Wed Dec 15 2021 /123 PM CST Wed Dec 15 2021/ ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST /9 PM CST/ THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 30 to 50 mph with gusts up to 75 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Kansas, northeast Colorado and southwest Nebraska. * WHEN...Until 8 PM MST /9 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS.. Several abrupt wind shifts are anticipated today. Winds will abruptly shift from S to WSW during the late morning and early afternoon. Winds will abruptly shift from WSW to NW during the mid to late afternoon. 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. && $$
477 WWUS73 KGLD 151949 NPWGLD URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Goodland KS 1249 PM MST Wed Dec 15 2021 COZ090-NEZ079>081-160300- /O.EXA.KGLD.DU.W.0001.000000T0000Z-211216T0000Z/ /O.CON.KGLD.HW.W.0008.000000T0000Z-211216T0300Z/ Yuma-Dundy-Hitchcock-Red Willow- Including the cities of Yuma, Wray, Benkelman, Culbertson, Trenton, Stratton Ne, Palisade, and McCook 1249 PM MST Wed Dec 15 2021 /149 PM CST Wed Dec 15 2021/ ...BLOWING DUST WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST /6 PM CST/ THIS AFTERNOON... ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST /9 PM CST/ THIS EVENING... * WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 75 mph. For the Blowing Dust Warning, visibility less than one quarter mile in blowing dust. * WHERE...In Nebraska, Dundy, Hitchcock and Red Willow Counties. In Colorado, Yuma County. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 8 PM MST /9 PM CST/ this evening. For the Blowing Dust Warning, until 5 PM MST /6 PM CST/ this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Severely limited visibilities are expected. Travel will be dangerous and possibly life-threatening. Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People with respiratory problems should make preparations to stay indoors until the storm passes. Be ready for a sudden drop in visibility to near zero. If you encounter blowing dust or blowing sand on the roadway or see it approaching, pull off the road as far as possible and put your vehicle in park. Turn the lights all the way off and keep your foot off the brake pedal. Remember, Pull Aside, Stay Alive. People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ KSZ001>004-014>016-029-160300- /O.EXA.KGLD.DU.W.0001.000000T0000Z-211216T0000Z/ /O.CON.KGLD.HW.W.0008.000000T0000Z-211216T0300Z/ Cheyenne-Rawlins-Decatur-Norton-Thomas-Sheridan-Graham-Gove- Including the cities of St. Francis, Bird City, Atwood, Oberlin, Norton, Colby, Hoxie, Hill City, Quinter, Grinnell, and Grainfield 149 PM CST Wed Dec 15 2021 ...BLOWING DUST WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 30 to 50 mph with gusts up to 75 mph. For the Blowing Dust Warning, visibility less than one quarter mile in blowing dust. * WHERE...Cheyenne, Rawlins, Decatur, Norton, Thomas, Sheridan, Graham and Gove Counties. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 9 PM CST this evening. For the Blowing Dust Warning, until 6 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Severely limited visibilities are expected. Travel will be dangerous and possibly life-threatening. 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 with respiratory problems should make preparations to stay indoors until the storm passes. Be ready for a sudden drop in visibility to near zero. If you encounter blowing dust or blowing sand on the roadway or see it approaching, pull off the road as far as possible and put your vehicle in park. Turn the lights all the way off and keep your foot off the brake pedal. 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. && $$ COZ091-092-160300- /O.CON.KGLD.DU.W.0001.000000T0000Z-211216T0000Z/ /O.CON.KGLD.HW.W.0008.000000T0000Z-211216T0300Z/ Kit Carson-Cheyenne- Including the cities of Burlington, Arapahoe, and Cheyenne Wells 1249 PM MST Wed Dec 15 2021 ...BLOWING DUST WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON... ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 85 mph. For the Blowing Dust Warning, visibility less than one quarter mile in blowing dust. * WHERE...Cheyenne and Kit Carson Counties. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 8 PM MST this evening. For the Blowing Dust Warning, until 5 PM MST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Severely limited visibilities are expected. Travel will be dangerous and possibly life-threatening. Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People with respiratory problems should make preparations to stay indoors until the storm passes. Be ready for a sudden drop in visibility to near zero. If you encounter blowing dust or blowing sand on the roadway or see it approaching, pull off the road as far as possible and put your vehicle in park. Turn the lights all the way off and keep your foot off the brake pedal. Remember, Pull Aside, Stay Alive. People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ KSZ013-027-028-041-042-160300- /O.CON.KGLD.DU.W.0001.000000T0000Z-211216T0000Z/ /O.CON.KGLD.HW.W.0008.000000T0000Z-211216T0300Z/ Sherman-Wallace-Logan-Greeley-Wichita- Including the cities of Goodland, Sharon Springs, Oakley, Tribune, and Leoti 1249 PM MST Wed Dec 15 2021 /149 PM CST Wed Dec 15 2021/ ...BLOWING DUST WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST /6 PM CST/ THIS AFTERNOON... ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST /9 PM CST/ THIS EVENING... * WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 30 to 50 mph with gusts up to 85 mph. For the Blowing Dust Warning, visibility less than one quarter mile in blowing dust. * WHERE...Wichita, Greeley, Sherman, Logan and Wallace Counties. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 8 PM MST /9 PM CST/ this evening. For the Blowing Dust Warning, until 5 PM MST /6 PM CST/ this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Severely limited visibilities are expected. Travel will be dangerous and possibly life-threatening. 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 with respiratory problems should make preparations to stay indoors until the storm passes. Be ready for a sudden drop in visibility to near zero. If you encounter blowing dust or blowing sand on the roadway or see it approaching, pull off the road as far as possible and put your vehicle in park. Turn the lights all the way off and keep your foot off the brake pedal. 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. && $$
793 WWUS73 KGLD 152354 NPWGLD URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Goodland KS 454 PM MST Wed Dec 15 2021 COZ090>092-NEZ079>081-160300- /O.EXP.KGLD.DU.W.0001.000000T0000Z-211216T0000Z/ /O.CON.KGLD.HW.W.0008.000000T0000Z-211216T0300Z/ Yuma-Kit Carson-Cheyenne-Dundy-Hitchcock-Red Willow- Including the cities of Yuma, Wray, Burlington, Arapahoe, Cheyenne Wells, Benkelman, Culbertson, Trenton, Stratton Ne, Palisade, and McCook 454 PM MST Wed Dec 15 2021 /554 PM CST Wed Dec 15 2021/ ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST /9 PM CST/ THIS EVENING... ...BLOWING DUST WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 5 PM MST /6 PM CST/ THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * WHERE...In Nebraska, Dundy, Hitchcock and Red Willow Counties. In Colorado, Yuma County. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 8 PM MST /9 PM CST/ this evening. For the Blowing Dust Warning, until 5 PM MST /6 PM CST/ this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High winds are continuing to produce blowing dust which is reducing the visibility down to three to five miles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ KSZ001>004-013>016-027>029-041-042-160300- /O.EXP.KGLD.DU.W.0001.000000T0000Z-211216T0000Z/ /O.CON.KGLD.HW.W.0008.000000T0000Z-211216T0300Z/ Cheyenne-Rawlins-Decatur-Norton-Sherman-Thomas-Sheridan-Graham- Wallace-Logan-Gove-Greeley-Wichita- Including the cities of St. Francis, Bird City, Atwood, Oberlin, Norton, Goodland, Colby, Hoxie, Hill City, Sharon Springs, Oakley, Quinter, Grinnell, Grainfield, Tribune, and Leoti 454 PM MST Wed Dec 15 2021 /554 PM CST Wed Dec 15 2021/ ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST /9 PM CST/ THIS EVENING... ...BLOWING DUST WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 5 PM MST /6 PM CST/ THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * WHERE...Cheyenne, Rawlins, Decatur, Norton, Thomas, Sheridan, Graham and Gove Counties. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 9 PM CST this evening. For the Blowing Dust Warning, 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High winds are continuing to produce blowing dust which is reducing the visibility down to three to five miles. 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. && $$ JTL
What forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this blowing dust warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.
NWS Goodland, KS wrote its last area forecast discussion before this blowing dust warning went out at Dec 15, 5:44 AM CST, 6 hours 23 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Dec 15, 5:44 AM CST, 6 hours 23 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Goodland KS
444 AM MST Wed Dec 15 2021
.SHORT TERM...(Today and tonight)
Issued at 255 AM MST Wed Dec 15 2021
At the start of the short term period, current RAP analysis shows
the CWA underneath the front part of an upper air trough with the
base of the trough over AZ. Forecast guidance shows this trough
making a quick progress to the northeast with the base reaching the
western portion of the CWA around 18Z. The trough starts to close
off into a low over northern NE by 00Z leaving the CWA underneath
the base of a broader trough over the northwestern CONUS. By late
Wednesday, the CWA sees a west-southwesterly flow aloft. At the
surface, models show a surface low looks to develop in northern CO
and not only move east-northeast quickly, but also strengthen
quickly as the day goes on. Latest model runs show a 988mb surface
low over the CO/KS/NE border by 18Z with a 10-15 mb pressure
gradient across the CWA. A cold front associated with this low
looks to begin to sweep across the CWA by around 17Z to 18Z from
the west. This front will turn the strong south-southwesterly
winds to west-southwesterly during the early afternoon hours and
then northwesterly during the mid afternoon hours. There may be a
chance for some wrap around light rain in northern portions of the
CWA during the afternoon, but accumulation looks to be minimal.
Uncertainty still remains with the exact track and timing of this
fast moving low, but confidence has increased from previous
forecasts. Daytime highs in the CWA look to range between the
lower 50s and the upper 60s while overnight lows look to be in the
middle teens to the lower 20s.
As for possible threats during the day, they expect to come in three
flavors: high winds, blowing dust, and fire weather. As stated
earlier, strong winds are expected throughout the day that will
shift as the system moves past the CWA. Sustained winds look reach
35 to 45 kts during the morning and afternoon hours with maximum
wind gusts ranging to around 55 kts in the north to 65 and almost 70
kts in the southern portions by the late morning/early afternoon.
After the front passes, the CWA sees wind gusts in the 50 kt range
through the rest of the afternoon. With these strong winds, blowing
dust can be expected throughout the CWA with better chances in
southern locations with the greater wind speeds during the morning
hours. Reduced visibilities and air quality are both expected in
the CWA today. Also with these strong winds, critical fire
weather conditions are expected across the entire CWA even though
minimum relative humidity values may not reach criteria. Wildfires
will quickly become out of control should they occur due to not
only the strong winds, but also due to the aforementioned wind
shifts throughout the day. Burning is definitely not recommended
today.
.LONG TERM...(Thursday through Wednesday)
Issued at 1230 AM MST Wed Dec 15 2021
For the extended period, the latest runs of the GFS/ECMWF show at
500mb that zonal flow over the central Plains on Thursday gives way
to a slow moving trough that takes a Friday and most of Saturday
trek across the central/northern Plains, only to be followed by a
slow moving, slightly amplified ridge that works over the area
Sunday into the middle of next week. The movement of the ridge
allows for zonal flow to transition to southwest flow aloft during
this time.
Looking further down in the atmosphere from 850 mb to the surface
during the same timeframe, several troughs develop along the eastern
slopes of the Rockies with eastward movement into the Plains. This
will set up a persistent southerly to northerly wind regime as each
trough passes the CWA. The result will be some swings in temps for
both daytime highs and overnight lows as colder air filters south on
northerly flow.
For weather items of focus for the extended period, both the
GFS/ECMWF show zero QPF during this time allowing for the dry
conditions to persist. What will be of concern with the persistent
dryness due to lack of precip will be low RH readings during the
daytime hours. The afternoon hours for of the days will see drops
into the teens for humidity, especially along and west of Highway
25. Gust potential has 20-30 mph possible, so fire wx conditions
come into play and will have to be monitored.
For temps, daytime highs range in the mid 40s to mid 50s on Thursday
and Friday, lower to mid 40s on Saturday with mainly 50s thereafter
from Sunday onward. Some areas on Monday could see some mid to upper
40s present with lower 50s. Overnight lows will have lower 20s
Thursday night, low to mid teens Friday night, and from Saturday
night onward, mid teens increasing to lower 20s by midweek next week.
Winds during each overnight period will bring about wind chill
concerns. Here are the expected wind chill readings for each
overnight period:
Thursday night...single numbers above zero into the mid teens.
Friday night...single numbers above and below zero.
Saturday night...single numbers above zero.
Sunday night...single numbers above zero into the mid teens.
Monday night...single numbers above zero into the lower teens.
Tuesday night...lower to mid teens.
&&
.AVIATION...(For the 12Z TAFS through 12Z Thursday morning)
Issued at 435 AM MST Wed Dec 15 2021
KGLD expects to begin the 12Z TAF period with south-southwesterly
winds with low level wind shear through the early morning. Winds
at KGLD look pick up to 27G37 kts around 16Z with an approaching
low pressure system in CO. KGLD sees near-IFR conditions at 18Z as
blowing dust expects to lower visibility when the stronger winds
of 43G60 kt are expected with possible temporary LIFR conditions
due to visibility dropping to 1/2SM. At 21Z, VFR restrictions
return to KGLD with winds become west-northwesterly around 32G48
kts following a cold front passage before becoming northwesterly
at 20G32 at 03Z. KGLD winds slow to around 10 kts 06Z for the rest
of the period.
At KMCK, the terminal sees low level wind shear as well to begin
the TAF period with south-southwesterly winds at 11G20 kts. Winds
at KMCK expect to increase to 24G39 kts at 16Z and then increase
more to 38G53 kts by 18Z as MVFR conditions are expected with
reduced visibility due to blowing dust. There is a chance for
vicinity showers at the KMCK terminal beginning at 21Z as winds
become westerly at 26G43 kts. KMCK winds expect to turn west-
northwesterly at 20G31 kts by 01Z before slowing to around 9 kts
at 11Z.
&&
.GLD WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
KS...High Wind Warning from 8 AM MST /9 AM CST/ this morning to 8 PM
MST /9 PM CST/ this evening for KSZ001>004-013>016-027>029-
041-042.
Red Flag Warning from 8 AM MST /9 AM CST/ this morning to 8 PM
MST /9 PM CST/ this evening for KSZ013>016-027>029-041-042.
CO...High Wind Warning from 8 AM this morning to 8 PM MST this
evening for COZ090>092.
Red Flag Warning from 8 AM this morning to 8 PM MST this evening
for COZ253-254.
NE...High Wind Warning from 8 AM MST /9 AM CST/ this morning to 8 PM
MST /9 PM CST/ this evening for NEZ079>081.
&&
SHORT TERM...76
LONG TERM...JN
AVIATION...76Hazardous weather outlook, Dec 15, 10:04 AM CST, 2 hours 3 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Goodland KS 904 AM MST Wed Dec 15 2021 COZ090>092-KSZ001>004-013>016-027>029-041-042-NEZ079>081-161615- Yuma-Kit Carson-Cheyenne-Rawlins-Decatur-Norton-Sherman-Thomas- Sheridan-Graham-Wallace-Logan-Gove-Greeley-Wichita-Dundy-Hitchcock- Red Willow- 904 AM MST Wed Dec 15 2021 /1004 AM CST Wed Dec 15 2021/ This hazardous weather outlook is for extreme southwest Nebraska... northwest Kansas and east central Colorado. .DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT... A High Wind Warning is in effect for the entire Tri-State area today. An automated surface observation site in Lamar, Colorado reported a wind gust of 107 mph at 844 AM MST. The safest place to be during high winds, is indoors. If you must drive, watch for objects blowing across the roadway and into your path. Keep a safe distance from cars in adjacent lanes as strong gusts could suddenly push a vehicle outside its lane of travel. Take extra care in high-profile vehicles such as a truck, van, or SUV, or when towing a trailer, as these are more prone to be pushed or flipped by high winds. A Red Flag Warning is also in effect today, mainly along and south of Interstate 70. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...THURSDAY THROUGH TUESDAY... Hazardous weather is not expected at this time. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotters are encouraged to report wind damage and reduced visibilities associated with blowing dust. Vincent
In the hours before
Local storm report, Dec 15, 11:55 AM CST, 12 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GOODLAND KS
1055 AM MST WED DEC 15 2021
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
1037 AM NON-TSTM WND DMG 7 E ARAPAHOE 38.86N 102.05W
12/15/2021 CHEYENNE CO PUBLIC
REPORTED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA. TREES SNAPPED
ALONG THE RAILROAD.
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KMKLocal storm report, Dec 15, 11:56 AM CST, 11 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GOODLAND KS
1056 AM MST WED DEC 15 2021
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0944 AM NON-TSTM WND GST 2 E ARAPAHOE 38.85N 102.13W
12/15/2021 M58 MPH CHEYENNE CO MESONET
MESONET STATION UP694 2.2 E ARAPAHOE (UPR).
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KMKLocal storm report, Dec 15, 11:58 AM CST, 9 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GOODLAND KS
1058 AM MST WED DEC 15 2021
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
1034 AM DUST STORM BENKELMAN 40.05N 101.53W
12/15/2021 DUNDY NE PUBLIC
REPORTED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA. BLOWING DUST WITH
VISIBILITY OF 1/4 MILE.
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KMKLocal storm report, Dec 15, 12:03 PM CST, 4 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GOODLAND KS
1103 AM MST WED DEC 15 2021
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
1035 AM DUST STORM REXFORD 39.47N 100.74W
12/15/2021 THOMAS KS PUBLIC
REPORTED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA. STRONG WINDS AND
BLOWING DUST WITH VISIBILITY NEAR ZERO.
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KMKLocal storm report, Dec 15, 12:05 PM CST, 2 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GOODLAND KS
1105 AM MST WED DEC 15 2021
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
1057 AM NON-TSTM WND GST 5 S TRIBUNE 38.39N 101.74W
12/15/2021 M60 MPH GREELEY KS MESONET
MESONET STATION DW9439 TRIBUNE.
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KMKLocal storm report, Dec 15, 12:06 PM CST, 1 minute before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GOODLAND KS
1106 AM MST WED DEC 15 2021
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
1053 AM NON-TSTM WND GST 5 S BURLINGTON 39.23N 102.28W
12/15/2021 M59 MPH KIT CARSON CO ASOS
ASOS STATION KITR BURLINGTON CO AIRPORT.
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KMKThe office that day
Everything else NWS Goodland, KS issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 15, 10:03 AM CST | Dust Storm Warning | GLD | Greeley, Wallace | 117 min |
| Dec 15, 10:27 AM CST | Dust Storm Warning | GLD | Logan, Wichita | 2 hr |
| Dec 15, 10:36 AM CST | Dust Storm Warning | GLD | Sherman | 114 min |
| Dec 15, 10:57 AM CST | Dust Storm Warning | GLD | Cheyenne, Rawlins, Thomas | 2 hr |
| Dec 15, 11:21 AM CST | Dust Storm Warning | GLD | Gove, Sheridan | 114 min |
| Dec 15, 11:52 AM CST | Dust Storm Warning | GLD | Decatur, Graham, Norton | 113 min |
| Dec 15, 9:41 AM CST | Dust Storm Warning | GLD | Cheyenne, Kit Carson | 2 hr |
| Dec 15, 11:08 AM CST | Dust Storm Warning | GLD | Yuma | 2 hr |
| Dec 15, 11:32 AM CST | Dust Storm Warning | GLD | Dundy, Hitchcock | 118 min |
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; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.