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Wind Chill Advisory 3, NWS Goodland, KS

February 10, 2021Dundy County, Hitchcock County, Red Willow County, Nebraska; 6 counties in Kansas; Kit Carson County, Yuma County, Colorado

NWS Goodland, KS issued this wind chill advisory at Feb 10, 2021, 2:05 PM MST for Dundy County, Hitchcock County, Red Willow County, Nebraska; 6 counties in Kansas; Kit Carson County, Yuma County, Colorado. It took effect at Feb 10, 2021, 9:00 PM MST. It was in force for 12 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Feb 10, 2021, 2:05 PM MST (21:05 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 10, 2021, 9:00 PM MST
Expired
Feb 11, 2021, 9:00 AM MST
In force
12 hr
Issued by
NWS Goodland, KS

Counties Kit Carson County, CO, Yuma County, CO, Cheyenne County, KS, Decatur County, KS, Norton County, KS, Rawlins County, KS, Sherman County, KS, Thomas County, KS, Dundy County, NE, Hitchcock County, NE, Red Willow County, NE

The radar

The Goodland radar (KGLD), 59 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 21:02 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

N. Platte/Lee Bi, NE (KLBF), launched 12:00Z, 9.1 hours before the alert went out and 160 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, N. Platte/Lee Bi, NE at 12:00Z on 2021-02-10Temperature 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 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, N. Platte/Lee Bi, NE at 12:00Z on 2021-02-10The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -129 square meters per square second.1939587897117136Sfc1 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
811 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
71 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-129 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
104 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

250 
WWUS43 KGLD 102105
WSWGLD

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Goodland KS
205 PM MST Wed Feb 10 2021

...Wind Chill Advisory in effect late tonight through Thursday
morning...

.A combination of temperatures a few degrees either side of zero
and southeast winds of 5 to 15 mph will produce wind chill
readings as low as 20 degrees below zero in the Wind Chill
Advisory area. 

KSZ001>003-013-014-NEZ079>081-110700-
/O.NEW.KGLD.WC.Y.0003.210211T0600Z-210211T1600Z/
Cheyenne-Rawlins-Decatur-Sherman-Thomas-Dundy-Hitchcock-
Red Willow-
Including the cities of St. Francis, Bird City, Atwood, Oberlin, 
Goodland, Colby, Benkelman, Culbertson, Trenton, Stratton Ne, 
Palisade, and McCook
205 PM MST Wed Feb 10 2021 /305 PM CST Wed Feb 10 2021/

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM MST /MIDNIGHT CST/
THIS EVENING TO 9 AM MST /10 AM CST/ THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 
  15 below zero.

* WHERE...Portions of northwest Kansas and southwest Nebraska.

* WHEN...From 11 PM MST /midnight CST/ this evening to 9 AM MST 
  /10 AM CST/ Thursday.

* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed
  skin in as little as 30 minutes. 


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves. 

&&

$$
4 follow-up statements
512 
WWUS43 KGLD 110357
WSWGLD

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Goodland KS
857 PM MST Wed Feb 10 2021

...Wind Chill Advisory in effect late tonight through Thursday
morning...

.A combination of temperatures a few degrees either side of zero
and southeast winds of 5 to 15 mph will produce wind chill
readings as low as 20 degrees below zero in the Wind Chill
Advisory area.

KSZ001>003-013-014-NEZ079>081-111600-
/O.EXT.KGLD.WC.Y.0003.210211T0400Z-210211T1600Z/
Cheyenne-Rawlins-Decatur-Sherman-Thomas-Dundy-Hitchcock-
Red Willow-
Including the cities of St. Francis, Bird City, Atwood, Oberlin, 
Goodland, Colby, Benkelman, Culbertson, Trenton, Stratton Ne, 
Palisade, and McCook
857 PM MST Wed Feb 10 2021 /957 PM CST Wed Feb 10 2021/

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM MST /10 AM CST/
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 
  15 below zero.

* WHERE...Portions of northwest Kansas and southwest Nebraska.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM MST /10 AM CST/ Thursday.

* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed
  skin in as little as 30 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves. 

&&

$$

Kauffman
695 
WWUS43 KGLD 111152
WSWGLD

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Goodland KS
452 AM MST Thu Feb 11 2021

...Wind Chill Advisory in effect late tonight through Thursday
morning...

.A combination of temperatures a few degrees either side of zero
and southeast winds of 5 to 15 mph will produce wind chill
readings as low as 20 degrees below zero in the Wind Chill
Advisory area.

COZ090-091-111600-
/O.EXA.KGLD.WC.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210211T1600Z/
Yuma-Kit Carson-
Including the cities of Yuma, Wray, and Burlington
452 AM MST Thu Feb 11 2021

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM MST THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 15 below 
  zero.

* WHERE...Yuma and Kit Carson Counties.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM MST /10 AM CST/ Thursday.

* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed
  skin in as little as 30 minutes.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing,
ideally in layers.

&&

$$

KSZ001>003-013-014-NEZ079>081-111600-
/O.CON.KGLD.WC.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210211T1600Z/
Cheyenne-Rawlins-Decatur-Sherman-Thomas-Dundy-Hitchcock-
Red Willow-
Including the cities of St. Francis, Bird City, Atwood, Oberlin, 
Goodland, Colby, Benkelman, Culbertson, Trenton, Stratton Ne, 
Palisade, and McCook
452 AM MST Thu Feb 11 2021 /552 AM CST Thu Feb 11 2021/

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM MST /10 AM
CST/ THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 
  15 below zero.

* WHERE...Portions of northwest Kansas and southwest Nebraska.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM MST /10 AM CST/ Thursday.

* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills could cause frostbite on 
  exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing,
ideally in layers.

&&

$$
JTL
518 
WWUS43 KGLD 111159
WSWGLD

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Goodland KS
459 AM MST Thu Feb 11 2021

...Wind Chill Advisory in effect late tonight through Thursday
morning...

.A combination of temperatures a few degrees either side of zero
and southeast winds of 5 to 15 mph will produce wind chill
readings as low as 20 degrees below zero in the Wind Chill
Advisory area.

KSZ004-111600-
/O.EXA.KGLD.WC.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210211T1600Z/
Norton-
Including the city of Norton
559 AM CST Thu Feb 11 2021

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CST THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 15 below 
  zero.

* WHERE...Norton County.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM MST /10 AM CST/ Thursday.

* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills could cause frostbite on 
  exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing,
ideally in layers.

&&

$$

COZ090-091-KSZ001>003-013-014-NEZ079>081-111600-
/O.CON.KGLD.WC.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210211T1600Z/
Yuma-Kit Carson-Cheyenne-Rawlins-Decatur-Sherman-Thomas-Dundy-
Hitchcock-Red Willow-
Including the cities of Yuma, Wray, Burlington, St. Francis, 
Bird City, Atwood, Oberlin, Goodland, Colby, Benkelman, 
Culbertson, Trenton, Stratton Ne, Palisade, and McCook
459 AM MST Thu Feb 11 2021 /559 AM CST Thu Feb 11 2021/

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM MST /10 AM
CST/ THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 
  15 below zero.

* WHERE...Portions of northwest Kansas and southwest Nebraska.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM MST /10 AM CST/ Thursday.

* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills could cause frostbite on 
  exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing,
ideally in layers.

&&

$$
JTL
409 
WWUS43 KGLD 111555
WSWGLD

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Goodland KS
855 AM MST Thu Feb 11 2021


COZ090-091-KSZ001>004-013-014-NEZ079>081-111700-
/O.EXP.KGLD.WC.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210211T1600Z/
Yuma-Kit Carson-Cheyenne-Rawlins-Decatur-Norton-Sherman-Thomas-
Dundy-Hitchcock-Red Willow-
Including the cities of Yuma, Wray, Burlington, St. Francis, 
Bird City, Atwood, Oberlin, Norton, Goodland, Colby, Benkelman, 
Culbertson, Trenton, Stratton Ne, Palisade, and McCook
855 AM MST Thu Feb 11 2021 /955 AM CST Thu Feb 11 2021/

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 9 AM MST /10 AM CST/ THIS
MORNING...

Wind chill readings are no longer expected to be below 15 degrees
below zero. 

$$

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.