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High Wind Warning 4, NWS Goodland, KS
NWS Goodland, KS issued this high wind warning at Apr 7, 2021, 3:55 AM CDT for 13 counties in Kansas; Dundy County, Hitchcock County, Red Willow County, Nebraska; Cheyenne County, Kit Carson County, Yuma County, Colorado. It took effect at Apr 7, 2021, 10:00 AM CDT. It was in force for 9 hr. 12 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
- Apr 7, 2021, 3:55 AM CDT (08:55 UTC)
- In effect from
- Apr 7, 2021, 10:00 AM CDT
- Expired
- Apr 7, 2021, 6:53 PM CDT
- In force
- 9 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 08:58 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 7, 10:43 AM CDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 52 | 2 E Mccook, NE | ASOS STATION KMCK MCCOOK AIRPORT. |
| Apr 7, 11:18 AM CDT | HIGH SUST WINDS 40 | 2 E Mccook, NE | ASOS STATION KMCK MCCOOK AIRPORT. |
| Apr 7, 11:53 AM CDT | HIGH SUST WINDS 40 | 2 E Mccook, NE | ASOS STATION KMCK MCCOOK AIRPORT GUSTING TO 56MPH. |
| Apr 7, 11:53 AM CDT | HIGH SUST WINDS 43 | 1 Nne Goodland, KS | ASOS STATION KGLD GOODLAND GUSTING TO 56MPH. |
| Apr 7, 12:02 PM CDT | HIGH SUST WINDS 42 | 4 Ne Idalia, CO | MESONET STATION CO047 385N220 IDALIA GUSTING TO 50MPH. |
| Apr 7, 12:25 PM CDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 52 | 1 W Kit Carson, CO | MESONET STATION UP729 0.5 W KIT CARSON (UPR). |
| Apr 7, 12:27 PM CDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 58 | 1 Nne Goodland, KS | ASOS STATION KGLD GOODLAND. |
| Apr 7, 1:12 PM CDT | HIGH SUST WINDS 40 | 4 Ne Idalia, CO | MESONET STATION CO047 385N220 IDALIA. 40 MPH SUSTAINED GUSTING TO 46 MPH. |
| Apr 7, 1:35 PM CDT | HIGH SUST WINDS 41 | 3 Se Oakley, KS | AWOS STATION KOEL 2 ESE OAKLEY WINDS GUSTING TO 49MPH. |
| Apr 7, 1:40 PM CDT | HIGH SUST WINDS 41 | 3 Ese Oakley, KS | MESONET STATION K5OK7 I-70 - EAST OAKLEY INTERCHANGE GUSTING TO 46MPH. |
| Apr 7, 2:53 PM CDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 54 | 2 E Mccook, NE | ASOS STATION KMCK MCCOOK AIRPORT. |
| Apr 7, 3:53 PM CDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 60 | 2 E Mccook, NE | ASOS IN MCCOOK (KMCK) REPORTED SUSTAINED WINDS AT 44 MPH GUSTING TO 60 MPH AT 2053 UTC. |
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 00:00Z, 8.9 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
- 656 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 36 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- -55 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 136 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
572 WWUS73 KGLD 070855 NPWGLD URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Goodland KS 255 AM MDT Wed Apr 7 2021 COZ091-092-KSZ013-027-041-071800- /O.NEW.KGLD.HW.W.0004.210407T1500Z-210408T0000Z/ Kit Carson-Cheyenne-Sherman-Wallace-Greeley- Including the cities of Burlington, Arapahoe, Cheyenne Wells, Goodland, Sharon Springs, and Tribune 255 AM MDT Wed Apr 7 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM MDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...North winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...In Kansas, Sherman, Wallace and Greeley Counties. In Colorado, Kit Carson and Cheyenne Counties. * WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 6 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines. Isolated power outages are possible. 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. && $$
5 follow-up statements
688 WWUS73 KGLD 071346 NPWGLD URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Goodland KS 746 AM MDT Wed Apr 7 2021 COZ091-092-080000- /O.CON.KGLD.HW.W.0004.210407T1500Z-210408T0000Z/ Kit Carson-Cheyenne- Including the cities of Burlington, Arapahoe, and Cheyenne Wells 746 AM MDT Wed Apr 7 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...North winds 30 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * WHERE...In Kansas, Sherman, Wallace and Greeley Counties. In Colorado, Kit Carson and Cheyenne Counties. * WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 6 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hazardous travel conditions are anticipated to be the primary impact, especially on west east routes where cross winds will be strongest. This includes Interstate 70 and Highway 40. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must drive, watch for objects blowing across the roadway and into your path. Keep a safe distance from cars in adjacent lanes as strong gusts could suddenly push a vehicle outside its lane of travel. Take extra care in high-profile vehicles such as a truck, van, or SUV, or when towing a trailer, as these are more prone to be pushed or even flipped by high winds. && $$ KSZ013-027-041-080000- /O.CON.KGLD.HW.W.0004.210407T1500Z-210408T0000Z/ Sherman-Wallace-Greeley- Including the cities of Goodland, Sharon Springs, and Tribune 746 AM MDT Wed Apr 7 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...North winds 30 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...In Kansas, Sherman, Wallace and Greeley Counties. In Colorado, Kit Carson and Cheyenne Counties. * WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 6 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hazardous travel conditions are anticipated to be the primary impact, especially on west east routes where cross winds will be strongest. This includes Interstate 70 and Highway 40. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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 even flipped by high winds. && $$ Vincent
042 WWUS73 KGLD 071703 AAA NPWGLD URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE...UPDATED National Weather Service Goodland KS 1103 AM MDT Wed Apr 7 2021 COZ090-NEZ079>081-080000- /O.EXA.KGLD.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210408T0000Z/ Yuma-Dundy-Hitchcock-Red Willow- Including the cities of Yuma, Wray, Benkelman, Culbertson, Trenton, Stratton Ne, Palisade, and McCook 1103 AM MDT Wed Apr 7 2021 /1203 PM CDT Wed Apr 7 2021/ ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MDT /7 PM CDT/ THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * WHERE...Entire Tri-State area. * WHEN...Through 6 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hazardous travel conditions are anticipated to be the primary impact, especially on west east routes where cross winds will be strongest. Affected routes include Interstate 70, Highway 40, Highway 34, Highway 36, and Highway 24. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds of this magnitude may down trees, power lines, and damage property. If you must drive, watch for objects blowing across the roadway and into your path. Keep a safe distance from cars in adjacent lanes as strong gusts could suddenly push a vehicle outside its lane of travel. Take extra care in high-profile vehicles such as a truck, van, or SUV, or when towing a trailer, as these are more prone to be pushed or even flipped by high winds. && $$ KSZ001>004-014>016-028-029-042-080000- /O.EXA.KGLD.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210408T0000Z/ Cheyenne-Rawlins-Decatur-Norton-Thomas-Sheridan-Graham-Logan-Gove- Wichita- Including the cities of St. Francis, Bird City, Atwood, Oberlin, Norton, Colby, Hoxie, Hill City, Oakley, Quinter, Grinnell, Grainfield, and Leoti 1203 PM CDT Wed Apr 7 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * WHERE...Entire Tri-State area. * WHEN...Through 6 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hazardous travel conditions are anticipated to be the primary impact, especially on west east routes where cross winds will be strongest. Affected routes include Interstate 70, Highway 40, Highway 34, Highway 36, and Highway 24. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds of this magnitude may down trees, power lines, and damage property. 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 even flipped by high winds. High dust concentrations can aggravate asthma and cause respiratory problems, especially in children, the elderly, or those with pre-existing respiratory conditions. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment recommends taking preventative measures such as staying indoors or wearing protective breathing masks, if outside. && $$ COZ091-092-080000- /O.CON.KGLD.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210408T0000Z/ Kit Carson-Cheyenne- Including the cities of Burlington, Arapahoe, and Cheyenne Wells 1103 AM MDT Wed Apr 7 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...North winds 30 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * WHERE...Entire Tri-State area. * WHEN...Through 6 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hazardous travel conditions are anticipated to be the primary impact, especially on west east routes where cross winds will be strongest. Affected routes include Interstate 70, Highway 40, Highway 34, Highway 36, and Highway 24. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds of this magnitude may down trees, power lines, and damage property. If you must drive, watch for objects blowing across the roadway and into your path. Keep a safe distance from cars in adjacent lanes as strong gusts could suddenly push a vehicle outside its lane of travel. Take extra care in high-profile vehicles such as a truck, van, or SUV, or when towing a trailer, as these are more prone to be pushed or even flipped by high winds. && $$ KSZ013-027-041-080000- /O.CON.KGLD.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210408T0000Z/ Sherman-Wallace-Greeley- Including the cities of Goodland, Sharon Springs, and Tribune 1103 AM MDT Wed Apr 7 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...North winds 30 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Entire Tri-State area. * WHEN...Through 6 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hazardous travel conditions are anticipated to be the primary impact, especially on west east routes where cross winds will be strongest. Affected routes include Interstate 70, Highway 40, Highway 34, Highway 36, and Highway 24. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds of this magnitude may down trees, power lines, and damage property. 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 even flipped by high winds. High dust concentrations can aggravate asthma and cause respiratory problems, especially in children, the elderly, or those with pre-existing respiratory conditions. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment recommends taking preventative measures such as staying indoors or wearing protective breathing masks, if outside. && $$ Vincent
363 WWUS73 KGLD 071704 NPWGLD URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Goodland KS 1104 AM MDT Wed Apr 7 2021 COZ090>092-NEZ079>081-080000- /O.CON.KGLD.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210408T0000Z/ Yuma-Kit Carson-Cheyenne-Dundy-Hitchcock-Red Willow- Including the cities of Yuma, Wray, Burlington, Arapahoe, Cheyenne Wells, Benkelman, Culbertson, Trenton, Stratton Ne, Palisade, and McCook 1104 AM MDT Wed Apr 7 2021 /1204 PM CDT Wed Apr 7 2021/ ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MDT /7 PM CDT/ THIS EVENING... * WHAT...North to Northwest winds sustained at 30 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * WHERE...Entire Tri-State area. * WHEN...Through 6 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hazardous travel conditions are anticipated to be the primary impact, especially on west east routes where cross winds will be strongest. Affected routes include Interstate 70, Highway 40, Highway 34, Highway 36, and Highway 24. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds of this magnitude may down trees, power lines, and damage property. If you must drive, watch for objects blowing across the roadway and into your path. Keep a safe distance from cars in adjacent lanes as strong gusts could suddenly push a vehicle outside its lane of travel. Take extra care in high-profile vehicles such as a truck, van, or SUV, or when towing a trailer, as these are more prone to be pushed or even flipped by high winds. && $$ KSZ001>004-013>016-027>029-041-042-080000- /O.CON.KGLD.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210408T0000Z/ 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 1104 AM MDT Wed Apr 7 2021 /1204 PM CDT Wed Apr 7 2021/ ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MDT /7 PM CDT/ THIS EVENING... * WHAT...North to Northwest winds sustained at 30 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * WHERE...Entire Tri-State area. * WHEN...Through 6 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hazardous travel conditions are anticipated to be the primary impact, especially on west east routes where cross winds will be strongest. Affected routes include Interstate 70, Highway 40, Highway 34, Highway 36, and Highway 24. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds of this magnitude may down trees, power lines, and damage property. 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 even flipped by high winds. High dust concentrations can aggravate asthma and cause respiratory problems, especially in children, the elderly, or those with pre-existing respiratory conditions. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment recommends taking preventative measures such as staying indoors or wearing protective breathing masks, if outside. && $$ Vincent
044 WWUS73 KGLD 072112 AAA NPWGLD URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE...UPDATED National Weather Service Goodland KS 312 PM MDT Wed Apr 7 2021 COZ090>092-NEZ079>081-080000- /O.CON.KGLD.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210408T0000Z/ Yuma-Kit Carson-Cheyenne-Dundy-Hitchcock-Red Willow- Including the cities of Yuma, Wray, Burlington, Arapahoe, Cheyenne Wells, Benkelman, Culbertson, Trenton, Stratton Ne, Palisade, and McCook 312 PM MDT Wed Apr 7 2021 /412 PM CDT Wed Apr 7 2021/ ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MDT /7 PM CDT/ THIS EVENING... * WHAT...North to Northwest winds sustained at 30 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * WHERE...Entire Tri-State area. * WHEN...Through 6 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hazardous travel conditions are anticipated to be the primary impact, especially on west east routes where cross winds will be strongest. Affected routes include Interstate 70, Highway 40, Highway 34, Highway 36, and Highway 24. * ADDITIONAL INFORMATION...At 253 PM MDT, the airport in McCook, Nebraska reported a sustained wind of 44 mph gusting to 60 mph. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds of this magnitude may down trees, power lines, and damage property. If you must drive, watch for objects blowing across the roadway and into your path. Keep a safe distance from cars in adjacent lanes as strong gusts could suddenly push a vehicle outside its lane of travel. Take extra care in high-profile vehicles such as a truck, van, or SUV, or when towing a trailer, as these are more prone to be pushed or even flipped by high winds. && $$ KSZ001>004-013>016-027>029-041-042-080000- /O.CON.KGLD.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210408T0000Z/ 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 312 PM MDT Wed Apr 7 2021 /412 PM CDT Wed Apr 7 2021/ ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MDT /7 PM CDT/ THIS EVENING... * WHAT...North to Northwest winds sustained at 30 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * WHERE...Entire Tri-State area. * WHEN...Through 6 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hazardous travel conditions are anticipated to be the primary impact, especially on west east routes where cross winds will be strongest. Affected routes include Interstate 70, Highway 40, Highway 34, Highway 36, and Highway 24. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds of this magnitude may down trees, power lines, and damage property. 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 even flipped by high winds. && $$ Vincent
268 WWUS73 KGLD 072353 NPWGLD URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Goodland KS 553 PM MDT Wed Apr 7 2021 COZ090>092-KSZ001>004-013>016-027>029-041-042-NEZ079>081-080100- /O.CAN.KGLD.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210408T0000Z/ Yuma-Kit Carson-Cheyenne-Rawlins-Decatur-Norton-Sherman-Thomas- Sheridan-Graham-Wallace-Logan-Gove-Greeley-Wichita-Dundy- Hitchcock-Red Willow- Including the cities of Yuma, Wray, Burlington, Arapahoe, Cheyenne Wells, St. Francis, Bird City, Atwood, Oberlin, Norton, Goodland, Colby, Hoxie, Hill City, Sharon Springs, Oakley, Quinter, Grinnell, Grainfield, Tribune, Leoti, Benkelman, Culbertson, Trenton, Stratton Ne, Palisade, and McCook 553 PM MDT Wed Apr 7 2021 /653 PM CDT Wed Apr 7 2021/ ...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED... Winds across the warning area have diminished below criteria prompting cancellation. Some gusts over the next couple hours could still reach around 50 mph in isolated spots. $$ JN
The office that day
Everything else NWS Goodland, KS issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 7, 4:05 AM CDT | Fire Weather Watch | GLD | Cheyenne, Greeley, Sherman, Wallace, Wichita | 11 hr |
| Apr 7, 3:29 PM CDT | Red Flag Warning | GLD | Cheyenne, Greeley, Logan, Sherman, Wallace, Wichita | 28 hr |
| Apr 6, 8:26 PM CDT | Dust Storm Advisory | GLD | Cheyenne, Kit Carson | 52 min |
Nearby
High Wind Warnings in Kansas, 2021High Wind Warnings in Nebraska, 2021High Wind Warnings in Colorado, 2021Every high wind warning in 2021
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.