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High Wind Watch 2, NWS Goodland, KS

March 28, 202113 counties in Kansas; Dundy County, Hitchcock County, Red Willow County, Nebraska; Cheyenne County, Kit Carson County, Yuma County, Colorado

NWS Goodland, KS issued this high wind watch at Mar 28, 2021, 2:00 PM 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 Mar 29, 2021, 7:00 PM CDT. It was in force for .

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Mar 28, 2021, 2:00 PM CDT (19:00 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 29, 2021, 7:00 PM CDT
Expired
Mar 29, 2021, 3:10 PM CDT
In force
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 19:01 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.

The nearest sounding before it

Denver, CO (KDNR), launched 12:00Z, 7.0 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.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Denver, CO at 12:00Z on 2021-03-28Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Denver, CO at 12:00Z on 2021-03-28The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 77 square meters per square second.19395878Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
2414 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
48 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
77 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
175 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

075 
WWUS73 KGLD 281900
NPWGLD

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Goodland KS
100 PM MDT Sun Mar 28 2021

COZ090>092-KSZ001>004-013>016-027>029-041-042-NEZ079>081-291100-
/O.NEW.KGLD.HW.A.0002.210330T0000Z-210330T0900Z/
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
100 PM MDT Sun Mar 28 2021 /200 PM CDT Sun Mar 28 2021/

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY EVENING THROUGH LATE
MONDAY NIGHT...

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

* WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Kansas, east 
  central and northeast Colorado and southwest Nebraska.

* WHEN...From Monday evening through late Monday night.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power 
  lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blowing dust is also expected and may
  impact travelers due to low visibilities down to a mile or less
  at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
2 follow-up statements
434 
WWUS73 KGLD 290931
NPWGLD

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Goodland KS
331 AM MDT Mon Mar 29 2021

COZ090>092-KSZ001>004-013>016-027>029-041-042-NEZ079>081-291745-
/O.CON.KGLD.HW.A.0002.210330T0000Z-210330T0900Z/
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
331 AM MDT Mon Mar 29 2021 /431 AM CDT Mon Mar 29 2021/

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH
LATE TONIGHT...

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

* WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Kansas, east 
  central and northeast Colorado and southwest Nebraska.

* WHEN...From Monday evening through late Monday night.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power 
  lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blowing dust is also expected and may 
  impact travelers due to low visibilities down to a mile or 
  less at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
898 
WWUS73 KGLD 292010
NPWGLD

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Goodland KS
210 PM MDT Mon Mar 29 2021

COZ090>092-KSZ027-041-042-292115-
/O.CAN.KGLD.HW.A.0002.210330T0000Z-210330T0900Z/
Yuma-Kit Carson-Cheyenne-Wallace-Greeley-Wichita-
Including the cities of Yuma, Wray, Burlington, Arapahoe, 
Cheyenne Wells, Sharon Springs, Tribune, and Leoti
210 PM MDT Mon Mar 29 2021 /310 PM CDT Mon Mar 29 2021/

...HIGH WIND WATCH IS CANCELLED...

Strongest winds associated with the cold front passage will occur
east of the area therefore the High Wind Watch is cancelled.
However, winds will still gust at 50 mph in the area.

$$

NEZ079>081-300900-
/O.UPG.KGLD.HW.A.0002.210330T0000Z-210330T0900Z/
/O.NEW.KGLD.HW.W.0002.210330T0000Z-210330T0900Z/
Dundy-Hitchcock-Red Willow-
Including the cities of Benkelman, Culbertson, Trenton, 
Stratton Ne, Palisade, and McCook
210 PM MDT Mon Mar 29 2021 /310 PM CDT Mon Mar 29 2021/

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM MDT /7 PM CDT/ THIS
EVENING TO 3 AM MDT /4 AM CDT/ TUESDAY...

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

* WHERE...Dundy, Hitchcock and Red Willow Counties.

* WHEN...From 6 PM MDT /7 PM CDT/ this evening to 3 AM MDT /4 AM 
  CDT/ Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blowing dust may accompany the cold front
  passage reducing visibilities and air quality.

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>016-028-029-300900-
/O.UPG.KGLD.HW.A.0002.210330T0000Z-210330T0900Z/
/O.NEW.KGLD.HW.W.0002.210330T0000Z-210330T0900Z/
Cheyenne-Rawlins-Decatur-Norton-Sherman-Thomas-Sheridan-Graham-
Logan-Gove-
Including the cities of St. Francis, Bird City, Atwood, Oberlin, 
Norton, Goodland, Colby, Hoxie, Hill City, Oakley, Quinter, 
Grinnell, and Grainfield
210 PM MDT Mon Mar 29 2021 /310 PM CDT Mon Mar 29 2021/

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM MDT /7 PM CDT/ THIS
EVENING TO 3 AM MDT /4 AM CDT/ TUESDAY...

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

* WHERE...Cheyenne, Rawlins, Decatur, Norton, Sherman, Thomas, 
  Sheridan, Graham, Logan and Gove Counties.

* WHEN...From 6 PM MDT /7 PM CDT/ this evening to 3 AM MDT /4 AM 
  CDT/ Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blowing dust may accompany the cold front
  passage reducing visibilities and air quality.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment recommends that
you take preventative measures during this blowing dust
event...such as staying indoors or wearing protective breathing
masks if outside. High dust concentrations can cause respiratory
problems...decrease lung activity...aggravate asthma...and lead
to potential heart-related problems...especially with
children...elderly...or those with pre-existing respiratory
conditions.

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 28, 1:57 PM CDTRed Flag WarningGLDCheyenne, Decatur, Gove, Graham, Greeley, Logan and 7 more31 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.