Special Weather Statement, NWS Goodland, KS

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Goodland KS
535 PM MDT Sun Jul 4 2021

.UPDATE...
Issued at 308 PM MDT Sun Jul 4 2021

Severe Thunderstorm Watch 334 is now in effect through 10PM
MDT/11PM CDT for counties along and south of a line from Sherman
to Graham counties in Northwest Kansas and Cheyenne county in
Eastern Colorado. Primary threats will be hail up to 2" in size
and wind gusts up to 70 mph.

&&

.SHORT TERM...(This afternoon through Monday Night)
Issued at 1232 PM MDT Sun Jul 4 2021

Warm and muggy this afternoon with a chance for thunderstorms. A few
may be severe. Drier tomorrow until a cold front arrives during the
overnight hours Monday into Tuesday.

Currently, satellite shows cloud streets beginning to form in the
Eastern portions of the Tri-State area. With dewpoints in the upper
60's and model soundings suggesting that the air column is saturated
up to 300mb-500mb, most of the area has plenty of moisture available
for storms. PWATs are also forecasted to be between 1.3 and 1.6
which is near or above the 75% percentile for most of the area.
Combine these moist conditions with a relatively unstable
environment (SBCAPE and MLCAPE around 1500-2500 J/KG, CIN near 0
J/KG, and steep lapse rate through mid level that are 8C or
greater) and there is plenty available for storms to develop and
become strong to severe. The main reasons the severe threat is not
higher is that there is relatively weak flow in the mid levels of
the atmosphere and the surface boundary in the area is further
west from the more ideal conditions. Near the surface, flow is
generally out of the south but shifts to being out of the north as
you get past 700mb with weak to no flow inbetween. This is
limiting the effective shear to 30 knots or less. This shear could
still help storms become severe, but it lowers the chances for
supercells and may have the storms be more multicellular which
could increase the risk for locally heavy rainfall. With no clear
trigger though to start storms, currently have low chance POPs
across much of the area as storms are likely to be more like air
mass storms to start if they do end up forming. After that,
outflow boundaries will help serve as a storm focus. But the big
question with all of this is can storms get going and where they
would then start.

This evening and into tonight, storm chances will remain before
midnight but are expected to shift south during this time period.
Winds are expected to lighten, especially after midnight. Cloud
cover will decrease as drier air moves in aloft and lows are
expected to be in the 60's with upper 60's possible east of Highway
83.

For Monday, drier conditions are expected during the daytime hours
as relatively drier air moves in aloft. Surface dewpoints could
still be in the 60's, but there does not appear to be much in the
form of forcing that could trigger storms. At 500mb, the ridge over
the four corners region may nose over the area during the day which
will help keep conditions dry and warm. 850mb temps suggest that
high temperatures will be similar to today in the low to mid 90's.

Tomorrow night and into Tuesday morning, cloud cover will increase
from the west as a frontal boundary moves into and through the area.
Winds are expected to shift to out of the west and a few showers and
storms may form along the boundary. Any precip would be favored more
in Eastern Colorado but could last to parts of NW Kansas and SW
Nebraska. Lows are still expected to be in the 60's, but Eastern
Colorado may have some locales see 50's instead.

.LONG TERM...(Tuesday through Sunday)
Issued at 124 PM MDT Sun Jul 4 2021

For the extended period, the main wx focus remains on the hot
conditions expected for most days. Models continue to show 500mb
ridge meandering from the central Rockies/4-corners region to
eventually settling along the west coast by Friday afternoon/evening.

A shortwave and associated cold front will work along the eastern
side of the upper ridge and into the Plains region Tuesday into
Wednesday. Still some timing issues with the fropa due to surface
ridge blocking east. The area will see 1-2" PW values during its
passage, so the threat for locally heavy rainfall, along with some
potential severe due to instability ahead of the front, is possible.

Late Wednesday into early Friday will remain dry, with another
potential front to move thru the region mainly for the upcoming
weekend based on the latest GFS/ECMWF timing.

For temps, highs across the region extended will range from the mid
80s to lower 90s on Tuesday, trending down slightly on Wednesday for
all areas seeing 80s. Thursday and Friday will have 90s across the
region. Going into next weekend, the chance for light precipitation
will have mainly 80s for highs. Overnight lows will range mainly in
the 60s, warmest east. Some locales east of Hwy 25 Thursday night
may only drop into 70F range.

&&

.AVIATION...(For the 00Z TAFS through 00Z Monday evening)
Issued at 519 PM MDT Sun Jul 4 2021

VFR conditions are expected at MCK and GLD through the 00Z TAF
period. Isolated showers and a few strong thunderstorms are
expected in the region through about 04Z, but the possibility of
any of those storms passing over the MCK or GLD site is low.
Scattered CU will dissipate over those sites after sunset with
only FEW to SCT high clouds through the remainder of the night and
clear skies after about 15Z. Light winds from the south will turn
to the southwest after about 04Z, and then to the southeast after
about 16Z as a weak surface currently over the area retrogrades
back westward along the Front Range Monday morning.

&&

.GLD WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
KS...NONE.
CO...NONE.
NE...NONE.
&&

UPDATE...KAK
SHORT TERM...KAK
LONG TERM...JN
AVIATION...LOCKHART

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Goodland KS
307 PM MDT Sun Jul 4 2021

COZ090>092-KSZ001>004-013>016-027>029-041-042-NEZ079>081-052115-
Yuma-Kit Carson-Cheyenne-Rawlins-Decatur-Norton-Sherman-Thomas-
Sheridan-Graham-Wallace-Logan-Gove-Greeley-Wichita-Dundy-Hitchcock-
Red Willow-
307 PM MDT Sun Jul 4 2021 /407 PM CDT Sun Jul 4 2021/

This hazardous weather outlook is for extreme southwest Nebraska...
northwest Kansas and east central Colorado.

.DAY ONE...THIS AFTERNOON AND TONIGHT...

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect for counties along and south
of a line from Sherman to Graham county in Northwest Kansas. Cheyenne
county in Eastern Colorado is also included in the watch. The watch
is in effect until 10pm MDT/11pm CDT.

There is a chance for thunderstorms during the afternoon and evening
hours across much of the Tri-State area. A few storms could be
severe with hail as the main threat though cloud to ground lightning
would also be present and a few wind gusts up to 60mph can't be ruled
out.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...MONDAY THROUGH SUNDAY...

Thunderstorm chances exist Monday night through Tuesday night. The
primary hazard will be cloud to ground lightning.

There is also a chance for thunderstorms Saturday evening and night
with cloud to ground lightning as the primary threat.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation may be required.

PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GOODLAND KS
441 PM MDT SUN JUL 4 2021

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0355 PM     TSTM WND DMG     1 SSE PARK              39.09N 100.35W
07/04/2021                   GOVE               KS   PUBLIC

            FULL GROWN EVERGREEN TREE UPROOTED.

&&

JBH

PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GOODLAND KS
442 PM MDT SUN JUL 4 2021

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0357 PM     HAIL             1 SSE PARK              39.09N 100.35W
07/04/2021  E0.88 INCH       GOVE               KS   PUBLIC

            NICKEL SIZE HAIL. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.

&&

JBH

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Goodland KS
609 PM CDT Sun Jul 4 2021

KSZ028-029-042345-
Gove KS-Logan KS-
609 PM CDT Sun Jul 4 2021

...SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT...

At 608 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 12
miles north of Scott State Lake, moving south at 20 mph.

Half inch hail and winds in excess of 30 mph will be possible with
this storm.

Locations impacted include...
The Monument Rocks.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm, and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.

&&

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT for
west central Kansas.

LAT...LON 3897 10085 3894 10071 3870 10078 3870 10111
TIME...MOT...LOC 2308Z 020DEG 19KT 3885 10086

AW

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Goodland KS
615 PM CDT Sun Jul 4 2021

KSZ029-042345-
Gove KS-
615 PM CDT Sun Jul 4 2021

...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR SOUTH CENTRAL GOVE COUNTY UNTIL
645 PM CDT...

At 615 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 11
miles north of Shields, moving south at 15 mph.

Nickel size hail and winds in excess of 30 mph will be possible with
this storm.

This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of south central Gove
County.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm, and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.

&&

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT for
west central Kansas.

LAT...LON 3886 10059 3883 10040 3870 10044 3870 10075
TIME...MOT...LOC 2315Z 014DEG 14KT 3878 10051

AW

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Goodland KS
634 PM CDT Sun Jul 4 2021

KSZ002-050000-
Rawlins KS-
634 PM CDT Sun Jul 4 2021

...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR SOUTH CENTRAL RAWLINS COUNTY
UNTIL 700 PM CDT...

At 634 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles south of Atwood, moving southwest at 10 mph.

Penny size hail and winds in excess of 30 mph will be possible with
this storm.

This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of south central
Rawlins County.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm, and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.

&&

LAT...LON 3977 10102 3974 10094 3960 10095 3968 10116
TIME...MOT...LOC 2334Z 028DEG 9KT 3970 10102

AW

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Goodland KS
701 PM CDT Sun Jul 4 2021

KSZ028-050015-
Logan KS-
701 PM CDT Sun Jul 4 2021

...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR NORTHWESTERN LOGAN COUNTY UNTIL
715 PM CDT...

At 701 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 4
miles south of Winona, or 23 miles southwest of Oakley, moving
southwest at 25 mph.

Penny size hail and winds in excess of 30 mph will be possible with
this storm.

Locations impacted include...
Winona and Russell Springs.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm, and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.

&&

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT for
west central Kansas.

LAT...LON 3911 10127 3906 10111 3887 10117 3896 10143
TIME...MOT...LOC 0001Z 025DEG 20KT 3900 10125

AW