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High Wind Warning 14, NWS Dodge City, KS
NWS Dodge City, KS issued this high wind warning at Dec 2, 2022, 4:21 PM CST for Barber County, Pratt County, Stafford County, Kansas. It took effect at Dec 2, 2022, 6:00 PM CST. It was in force for 2 hr. 2 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 2, 2022, 4:21 PM CST (22:21 UTC)
- In effect from
- Dec 2, 2022, 6:00 PM CST
- Expired
- Dec 2, 2022, 8:00 PM CST
- In force
- 2 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Dodge City, KS
Counties Barber County, KS, Pratt County, KS, Stafford County, KS
The radar
The Dodge City radar (KDDC), 111 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 22:20 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 2, 6:16 PM CST | NON-TSTM WND GST 61 | 4 W Pratt, KS | MESONET STATION UP392 3.9 W PRATT (UPR). |
| Dec 2, 6:48 PM CST | NON-TSTM WND GST 67 | 2 E Medicine Lodge, KS | ASOS STATION KP28 MEDICINE LODGE. |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
The nearest sounding before it
Dodge City, (KDDC), launched 12:00Z, 10.4 hours before the alert went out and 105 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
- 3394 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 53 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 46 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 111 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
642 WWUS73 KDDC 022221 NPWDDC URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Dodge City KS 421 PM CST Fri Dec 2 2022 KSZ066-081-090-030200- /O.CAN.KDDC.HW.W.0013.000000T0000Z-221203T0200Z/ /O.NEW.KDDC.HW.W.0014.221203T0000Z-221203T0200Z/ Stafford-Pratt-Barber- Including the cities of St. John, Stafford, Macksville, Pratt, Medicine Lodge, and Kiowa 421 PM CST Fri Dec 2 2022 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...North winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Stafford, Pratt and Barber Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 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. 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. && $$ KSZ031-046-030200- /O.EXA.KDDC.DU.W.0001.000000T0000Z-221203T0100Z/ /O.EXT.KDDC.HW.W.0013.221202T2221Z-221203T0200Z/ Ellis-Rush- Including the cities of Pfeifer, Hays, and La Crosse 421 PM CST Fri Dec 2 2022 ...BLOWING DUST WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CST THIS EVENING... ...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Warning, visibility less than one quarter mile in blowing dust. For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * WHERE...Ellis and Rush Counties. * WHEN...For the Blowing Dust Warning, until 7 PM CST this evening. For the High Wind Warning, until 8 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. && $$ KSZ065-079-030200- /O.EXA.KDDC.DU.W.0001.000000T0000Z-221203T0100Z/ /O.CON.KDDC.HW.W.0013.000000T0000Z-221203T0200Z/ Pawnee-Edwards- Including the cities of Larned, Kinsley, and Lewis 421 PM CST Fri Dec 2 2022 ...BLOWING DUST WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CST THIS EVENING... ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Warning, visibility less than one quarter mile in blowing dust. For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * WHERE...Pawnee and Edwards Counties. * WHEN...For the Blowing Dust Warning, until 7 PM CST this evening. For the High Wind Warning, until 8 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. && $$ KSZ080-089-030200- /O.EXA.KDDC.DU.W.0001.000000T0000Z-221203T0200Z/ /O.CON.KDDC.HW.W.0013.000000T0000Z-221203T0200Z/ Kiowa-Comanche- Including the cities of Greensburg, Haviland, Coldwater, Lake Coldwater, and Protection 421 PM CST Fri Dec 2 2022 ...BLOWING DUST WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CST THIS EVENING... ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Warning, visibility less than one quarter mile in blowing dust. For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * WHERE...Kiowa and Comanche Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 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. && $$ KSZ084-085-030200- /O.EXA.KDDC.HW.W.0013.000000T0000Z-221203T0000Z/ /O.CON.KDDC.DU.W.0001.000000T0000Z-221203T0200Z/ Morton-Stevens- Including the cities of Elkhart and Hugoton 421 PM CST Fri Dec 2 2022 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... ...BLOWING DUST WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Warning, visibility less than one quarter mile in blowing dust. For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * WHERE...Morton and Stevens Counties. * WHEN...For the Blowing Dust Warning, until 8 PM CST this evening. For the High Wind 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. && $$ KSZ086-030200- /O.EXA.KDDC.HW.W.0013.000000T0000Z-221203T0200Z/ /O.CON.KDDC.DU.W.0001.000000T0000Z-221203T0200Z/ Seward- Including the city of Liberal 421 PM CST Fri Dec 2 2022 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CST THIS EVENING... ...BLOWING DUST WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Warning, visibility less than one quarter mile in blowing dust. For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * WHERE...Seward County. * WHEN...Until 8 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Severely limited visibilities are expected. Travel will be dangerous and possibly life-threatening. Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... The Kansas Department of Health and Environment recommends that you take preventative measures during this blowing dust event...such as staying indoors or wearing protective breathing masks if outside. High dust concentrations can cause respiratory problems...decrease lung activity...aggravate asthma...and lead to potential heart-related problems...especially with children...elderly...or those with pre-existing respiratory conditions. People with respiratory problems should make preparations to stay indoors until the storm passes. Be ready for a sudden drop in visibility to near zero. If you encounter blowing dust or blowing sand on the roadway or see it approaching, pull off the road as far as possible and put your vehicle in park. Turn the lights all the way off and keep your foot off the brake pedal. Remember, Pull Aside, Stay Alive. People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ KSZ030-044-045-063-076-077-030200- /O.EXT.KDDC.HW.W.0013.221202T2221Z-221203T0200Z/ /O.CON.KDDC.DU.W.0001.000000T0000Z-221203T0100Z/ Trego-Lane-Ness-Finney-Haskell-Gray- Including the cities of Wakeeney, Dighton, Ness City, Garden City, Sublette, Satanta, Cimarron, and Montezuma 421 PM CST Fri Dec 2 2022 ...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CST THIS EVENING... ...BLOWING DUST WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Warning, visibility less than one quarter mile in blowing dust. For the High Wind Warning, north winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * WHERE...Trego, Lane, Ness, Finney, Haskell and Gray Counties. * WHEN...For the Blowing Dust Warning, until 7 PM CST this evening. For the High Wind Warning, until 8 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. && $$ KSZ043-030200- /O.EXT.KDDC.HW.W.0013.000000T0000Z-221203T0200Z/ /O.CON.KDDC.DU.W.0001.000000T0000Z-221203T0100Z/ Scott- Including the cities of Scott City and Scott State Lake 421 PM CST Fri Dec 2 2022 ...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CST THIS EVENING... ...BLOWING DUST WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Warning, visibility less than one quarter mile in blowing dust. For the High Wind Warning, north winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * WHERE...Scott County. * WHEN...For the Blowing Dust Warning, until 7 PM CST this evening. For the High Wind Warning, until 8 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. && $$ KSZ087-030200- /O.EXT.KDDC.HW.W.0013.221202T2221Z-221203T0200Z/ /O.CON.KDDC.DU.W.0001.000000T0000Z-221203T0200Z/ Meade- Including the cities of Meade, Plains City, and Fowler 421 PM CST Fri Dec 2 2022 ...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CST THIS EVENING... ...BLOWING DUST WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Warning, visibility less than one quarter mile in blowing dust. For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Meade County. * WHEN...Until 8 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. && $$ KSZ061-062-074-075-030100- /O.CON.KDDC.DU.W.0001.000000T0000Z-221203T0100Z/ /O.CON.KDDC.HW.W.0013.000000T0000Z-221203T0000Z/ Hamilton-Kearny-Stanton-Grant- Including the cities of Syracuse, Lakin, Deerfield, Johnson City, and Ulysses 421 PM CST Fri Dec 2 2022 /321 PM MST Fri Dec 2 2022/ ...BLOWING DUST WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CST THIS EVENING... ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Warning, visibility less than one quarter mile in blowing dust. For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * WHERE...Hamilton, Kearny, Stanton and Grant Counties. * WHEN...For the Blowing Dust Warning, until 7 PM CST this evening. For the High Wind 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. && $$ KSZ064-030200- /O.CON.KDDC.DU.W.0001.000000T0000Z-221203T0100Z/ /O.CON.KDDC.HW.W.0013.000000T0000Z-221203T0200Z/ Hodgeman- Including the cities of Jetmore and Hanston 421 PM CST Fri Dec 2 2022 ...BLOWING DUST WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CST THIS EVENING... ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Warning, visibility less than one quarter mile in blowing dust. For the High Wind Warning, north winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * WHERE...Hodgeman County. * WHEN...For the Blowing Dust Warning, until 7 PM CST this evening. For the High Wind Warning, until 8 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. && $$ KSZ078-088-030200- /O.CON.KDDC.DU.W.0001.000000T0000Z-221203T0200Z/ /O.CON.KDDC.HW.W.0013.000000T0000Z-221203T0200Z/ Ford-Clark- Including the cities of Dodge City, Ashland, and Minneola 421 PM CST Fri Dec 2 2022 ...BLOWING DUST WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CST THIS EVENING... ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Warning, visibility less than one quarter mile in blowing dust. For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * WHERE...Ford and Clark Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Severely limited visibilities are expected. Travel will be dangerous and possibly life-threatening. Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... The Kansas Department of Health and Environment recommends that you take preventative measures during this blowing dust event...such as staying indoors or wearing protective breathing masks if outside. High dust concentrations can cause respiratory problems...decrease lung activity...aggravate asthma...and lead to potential heart-related problems...especially with children...elderly...or those with pre-existing respiratory conditions. People with respiratory problems should make preparations to stay indoors until the storm passes. Be ready for a sudden drop in visibility to near zero. If you encounter blowing dust or blowing sand on the roadway or see it approaching, pull off the road as far as possible and put your vehicle in park. Turn the lights all the way off and keep your foot off the brake pedal. Remember, Pull Aside, Stay Alive. People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$
3 follow-up statements
003 WWUS73 KDDC 030030 NPWDDC URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Dodge City KS 630 PM CST Fri Dec 2 2022 KSZ064-076-077-030130- /O.CAN.KDDC.HW.W.0013.000000T0000Z-221203T0200Z/ /O.EXP.KDDC.DU.W.0001.000000T0000Z-221203T0100Z/ Hodgeman-Haskell-Gray- Including the cities of Jetmore, Hanston, Sublette, Satanta, Cimarron, and Montezuma 630 PM CST Fri Dec 2 2022 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED... ...BLOWING DUST WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 7 PM CST THIS EVENING... $$ KSZ030-043>045-063-030130- /O.CAN.KDDC.DU.W.0001.000000T0000Z-221203T0100Z/ /O.CAN.KDDC.HW.W.0013.000000T0000Z-221203T0200Z/ Trego-Scott-Lane-Ness-Finney- Including the cities of Wakeeney, Scott City, Scott State Lake, Dighton, Ness City, and Garden City 630 PM CST Fri Dec 2 2022 ...BLOWING DUST WARNING IS CANCELLED... ...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED... $$ KSZ061-062-030130- /O.CAN.KDDC.DU.W.0001.000000T0000Z-221203T0100Z/ Hamilton-Kearny- Including the cities of Syracuse, Lakin, and Deerfield 630 PM CST Fri Dec 2 2022 /530 PM MST Fri Dec 2 2022/ ...BLOWING DUST WARNING IS CANCELLED... $$ KSZ031-046-065-079-030200- /O.EXP.KDDC.DU.W.0001.000000T0000Z-221203T0100Z/ /O.CON.KDDC.HW.W.0013.000000T0000Z-221203T0200Z/ Ellis-Rush-Pawnee-Edwards- Including the cities of Pfeifer, Hays, La Crosse, Larned, Kinsley, and Lewis 630 PM CST Fri Dec 2 2022 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CST THIS EVENING... ...BLOWING DUST WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 7 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...North winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * WHERE...Ellis, Rush, Pawnee and Edwards Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... The Kansas Department of Health and Environment recommends that you take preventative measures during this blowing dust event...such as staying indoors or wearing protective breathing masks if outside. High dust concentrations can cause respiratory problems...decrease lung activity...aggravate asthma...and lead to potential heart-related problems...especially with children...elderly...or those with pre-existing respiratory conditions. People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ KSZ074-075-030130- /O.EXP.KDDC.DU.W.0001.000000T0000Z-221203T0100Z/ Stanton-Grant- Including the cities of Johnson City and Ulysses 630 PM CST Fri Dec 2 2022 ...BLOWING DUST WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 7 PM CST THIS EVENING... $$ KSZ078-080-086>089-030200- /O.CON.KDDC.DU.W.0001.000000T0000Z-221203T0200Z/ /O.CON.KDDC.HW.W.0013.000000T0000Z-221203T0200Z/ Ford-Kiowa-Seward-Meade-Clark-Comanche- Including the cities of Dodge City, Greensburg, Haviland, Liberal, Meade, Plains City, Fowler, Ashland, Minneola, Coldwater, Lake Coldwater, and Protection 630 PM CST Fri Dec 2 2022 ...BLOWING DUST WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CST THIS EVENING... ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Warning, visibility less than one quarter mile in blowing dust. For the High Wind Warning, north winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * WHERE...Ford, Kiowa, Seward, Meade, Clark and Comanche Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 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. && $$ KSZ084-085-030200- /O.CON.KDDC.DU.W.0001.000000T0000Z-221203T0200Z/ Morton-Stevens- Including the cities of Elkhart and Hugoton 630 PM CST Fri Dec 2 2022 ...BLOWING DUST WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Visibility less than one quarter mile in blowing dust. * WHERE...Morton and Stevens Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Severely limited visibilities are expected. Travel will be dangerous and possibly life-threatening. 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. && $$ KSZ066-081-090-030200- /O.CON.KDDC.HW.W.0014.000000T0000Z-221203T0200Z/ Stafford-Pratt-Barber- Including the cities of St. John, Stafford, Macksville, Pratt, Medicine Lodge, and Kiowa 630 PM CST Fri Dec 2 2022 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...North winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * WHERE...Stafford, Pratt and Barber Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$
309 WWUS73 KDDC 030102 NPWDDC URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Dodge City KS 702 PM CST Fri Dec 2 2022 KSZ089-030215- /O.CAN.KDDC.DU.W.0001.000000T0000Z-221203T0200Z/ /O.CON.KDDC.HW.W.0013.000000T0000Z-221203T0200Z/ Comanche- Including the cities of Coldwater, Lake Coldwater, and Protection 702 PM CST Fri Dec 2 2022 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CST THIS EVENING... ...BLOWING DUST WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...North winds around 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * WHERE...Comanche County. * WHEN...Until 8 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. 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. && $$ KSZ078-080-086>088-030215- /O.CAN.KDDC.DU.W.0001.000000T0000Z-221203T0200Z/ /O.CAN.KDDC.HW.W.0013.000000T0000Z-221203T0200Z/ Ford-Kiowa-Seward-Meade-Clark- Including the cities of Dodge City, Greensburg, Haviland, Liberal, Meade, Plains City, Fowler, Ashland, and Minneola 702 PM CST Fri Dec 2 2022 ...BLOWING DUST WARNING IS CANCELLED... ...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED... $$ KSZ084-085-030215- /O.CAN.KDDC.DU.W.0001.000000T0000Z-221203T0200Z/ Morton-Stevens- Including the cities of Elkhart and Hugoton 702 PM CST Fri Dec 2 2022 ...BLOWING DUST WARNING IS CANCELLED... $$ KSZ066-030215- /O.CAN.KDDC.HW.W.0014.000000T0000Z-221203T0200Z/ Stafford- Including the cities of St. John, Stafford, and Macksville 702 PM CST Fri Dec 2 2022 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED... $$ KSZ031-046-065-079-030215- /O.CAN.KDDC.HW.W.0013.000000T0000Z-221203T0200Z/ Ellis-Rush-Pawnee-Edwards- Including the cities of Pfeifer, Hays, La Crosse, Larned, Kinsley, and Lewis 702 PM CST Fri Dec 2 2022 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED... $$ KSZ081-090-030215- /O.CON.KDDC.HW.W.0014.000000T0000Z-221203T0200Z/ Pratt-Barber- Including the cities of Pratt, Medicine Lodge, and Kiowa 702 PM CST Fri Dec 2 2022 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...North winds around 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * WHERE...Pratt and Barber Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$
707 WWUS73 KDDC 030202 NPWDDC URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Dodge City KS 802 PM CST Fri Dec 2 2022 KSZ081-090-030315- /O.EXP.KDDC.HW.W.0014.000000T0000Z-221203T0200Z/ Pratt-Barber- Including the cities of Pratt, Medicine Lodge, and Kiowa 802 PM CST Fri Dec 2 2022 ...HIGH WIND WARNING HAS EXPIRED... $$ KSZ089-030315- /O.EXP.KDDC.HW.W.0013.000000T0000Z-221203T0200Z/ Comanche- Including the cities of Coldwater, Lake Coldwater, and Protection 802 PM CST Fri Dec 2 2022 ...HIGH WIND WARNING HAS EXPIRED... $$
What forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this high wind warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.
NWS Dodge City, KS wrote its last area forecast discussion before this high wind warning went out at Dec 2, 3:52 PM CST, 29 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Dec 2, 3:52 PM CST, 29 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Dodge City KS 352 PM CST Fri Dec 2 2022 .SHORT TERM...(This evening through Saturday night) Issued at 334 PM CST Fri Dec 2 2022 A dust storm was moving into western Kansas this afternoon behind a strong cold front.This front will sweep through Dodge City by 5 pm and Medicine Lodge by 7 pm. The high wind warning was expanded and a dust storm warning may have to be expanded father southeast. After the high winds and blowing dust subside this evening, expect clearing skies and reducing winds, with lows in the teens to lower 20s. With sunshine Saturday,temperatures ought to reach into the lower 40s in the afternoon. .LONG TERM...(Sunday through Friday) Issued at 334 PM CST Fri Dec 2 2022 A rather benign weather pattern is expected through Tuesday, along with a slight warming trend as surface high pressure moves off to the east. The next cold front is due by Monday evening, which will knock temperatures back down into the 40s for highs by Tuesday and Wednesday. An upper level trough will approach Wednesday from the west, but this system looks fast moving so that the best chance of precipitation will be to the east. Precipitation chances are low for the next week. && .AVIATION...(For the 18Z TAFS through 18Z Saturday afternoon) Issued at 350 PM CST Fri Dec 2 2022 A cold front will pass between 22 and 00z, with a north wind shift and 40-50kt gusts for about an hour before gradually subsiding. Blowing dust is expected immediately behind the wind shift, with visibilities down to as low as a quarter of a mile at KGCK and a mile at KDDC. Winds will subside this evening, leading to VFR conditions by 03z. && .PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS... DDC 20 42 29 52 / 0 0 0 0 GCK 18 41 27 52 / 0 0 0 0 EHA 24 43 34 55 / 0 0 0 0 LBL 23 43 31 54 / 0 0 0 0 HYS 16 42 24 49 / 0 0 0 0 P28 24 42 29 51 / 0 0 0 0 && .DDC WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... Blowing Dust Warning until 7 PM CST this evening for KSZ030- 043>045-061>064-074>077. Red Flag Warning until 6 PM CST this evening for KSZ030-031- 043>046-061>066-074>080-084>088. High Wind Warning until 8 PM CST this evening for KSZ030-031- 044>046-063-076-077-087. High Wind Warning until 6 PM CST this evening for KSZ043-061-062- 074-075. High Wind Warning until 8 PM CST this evening for KSZ064>066- 078>081-088>090. && SHORT TERM...Finch LONG TERM...Finch AVIATION...Finch
Hazardous weather outlook, Dec 2, 3:45 AM CST, 12 hours 36 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Dodge City KS 345 AM CST Fri Dec 2 2022 KSZ030-031-043>046-061>066-074>081-084>090-030945- Trego-Ellis-Scott-Lane-Ness-Rush-Hamilton-Kearny-Finney-Hodgeman- Pawnee-Stafford-Stanton-Grant-Haskell-Gray-Ford-Edwards-Kiowa- Pratt-Morton-Stevens-Seward-Meade-Clark-Comanche-Barber- 345 AM CST Fri Dec 2 2022 /245 AM MST Fri Dec 2 2022/ This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of central Kansas, south central Kansas, southwest Kansas, and west central Kansas. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight A high wind warning has been issued for portions of far western and west central Kansas. See the latest high wind messages for more information. A red flag warning is in effect for a majority of the area. See the latest fire weather messages for more information. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday No hazardous weather is expected at this time. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation will not be needed.
In the hours before
Local storm report, Dec 2, 3:34 PM CST, 47 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DODGE CITY KS
334 PM CST FRI DEC 2 2022
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0320 PM NON-TSTM WND GST 6 NW SCOTT CITY 38.55N 100.97W
12/02/2022 M54 MPH SCOTT KS MESONET
MESONET STATION EW9720 SCOTT CITY.
&&
GTLocal storm report, Dec 2, 3:44 PM CST, 37 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DODGE CITY KS
344 PM CST FRI DEC 2 2022
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0335 PM NON-TSTM WND GST 6 NW SCOTT CITY 38.55N 100.97W
12/02/2022 M56 MPH SCOTT KS MESONET
MESONET STATION EW9720 SCOTT CITY.
&&
GTLocal storm report, Dec 2, 3:47 PM CST, 34 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DODGE CITY KS
347 PM CST FRI DEC 2 2022
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0335 PM NON-TSTM WND GST 2 ESE SCOTT CITY 38.47N 100.88W
12/02/2022 M58 MPH SCOTT KS AWOS
AWOS STATION KTQK SCOTT CITY.
&&
GTLocal storm report, Dec 2, 3:54 PM CST, 27 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DODGE CITY KS
354 PM CST FRI DEC 2 2022
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0335 PM NON-TSTM WND GST 1 ESE SCOTT CITY 38.48N 100.88W
12/02/2022 M58 MPH SCOTT KS MESONET
MESONET STATION KTQK SCOTT CITY MUNICIPAL
AIRPORT.
&&
GTLocal storm report, Dec 2, 4:07 PM CST, 14 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DODGE CITY KS
407 PM CST FRI DEC 2 2022
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0355 PM NON-TSTM WND GST 2 ESE SCOTT CITY 38.47N 100.88W
12/02/2022 M60 MPH SCOTT KS AWOS
AWOS STATION KTQK SCOTT CITY.
&&
GTLocal storm report, Dec 2, 4:17 PM CST, 4 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DODGE CITY KS
417 PM CST FRI DEC 2 2022
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0416 PM DUST STORM GARDEN CITY 37.98N 100.86W
12/02/2022 FINNEY KS PUBLIC
REPORTS OF LOW VISIBILITY FROM CAMERAS IN
GARDEN CITY.
&&
GTThe office that day
Everything else NWS Dodge City, KS issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2, 3:42 AM CST | High Wind Warning | DDC | Barber, Clark, Comanche, Edwards, Ellis, Finney and 21 more | 16 hr |
| Dec 2, 2:18 PM CST | Blowing Dust Warning | DDC | Clark, Comanche, Edwards, Ellis, Finney, Ford and 18 more | 5 hr |
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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.