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High Wind Warning 3, NWS Dodge City, KS

March 29, 202213 counties in Kansas

NWS Dodge City, KS issued this high wind warning at Mar 29, 2022, 3:00 AM CDT for 13 counties in Kansas. It took effect at Mar 29, 2022, 1:00 PM CDT. It was in force for 4 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
Mar 29, 2022, 3:00 AM CDT (08:00 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 29, 2022, 1:00 PM CDT
Expired
Mar 29, 2022, 5:28 PM CDT
In force
4 hr
Issued by
NWS Dodge City, KS

Counties Clark County, KS, Edwards County, KS, Ford County, KS, Gray County, KS, Haskell County, KS, Hodgeman County, KS, Kiowa County, KS, Meade County, KS, Pawnee County, KS, Rush County, KS, Seward County, KS, Stafford County, KS, Stevens County, KS

The radar

The Dodge City radar (KDDC), 7 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 07:58 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

TimeReportWhereRemark
Mar 29, 1:30 PM CDTNON-TSTM WND GST 583 W Bloom, KSMESONET STATION DW9907 BLOOM.
Mar 29, 1:50 PM CDTNON-TSTM WND GST 584 Ne Hayne, KSMESONET STATION UR350 4.4 NE HAYNE (UPR).

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 00:00Z, 8.0 hours before the alert went out and 9 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, Dodge City, at 00:00Z on 2022-03-29Temperature 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, Dodge City, at 00:00Z on 2022-03-29The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 22 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
2092 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
37 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
22 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
95 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

992 
WWUS73 KDDC 290800
NPWDDC

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Dodge City KS
300 AM CDT Tue Mar 29 2022

KSZ046-064>066-076>080-085>088-291600-
/O.NEW.KDDC.HW.W.0003.220329T1800Z-220329T2300Z/
Rush-Hodgeman-Pawnee-Stafford-Haskell-Gray-Ford-Edwards-Kiowa-
Stevens-Seward-Meade-Clark-
Including the cities of La Crosse, Jetmore, Hanston, Larned, 
St. John, Stafford, Macksville, Sublette, Satanta, Cimarron, 
Montezuma, Dodge City, Kinsley, Lewis, Greensburg, Haviland, 
Hugoton, Liberal, Meade, Plains City, Fowler, Ashland, 
and Minneola
300 AM CDT Tue Mar 29 2022

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 6 PM
CDT THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Portions of central, south central and southwest 
  Kansas.

* WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 6 PM CDT 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.

&&

$$
4 follow-up statements
092 
WWUS73 KDDC 291454
NPWDDC

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Dodge City KS
954 AM CDT Tue Mar 29 2022

KSZ046-064>066-076>080-085>088-292300-
/O.CON.KDDC.HW.W.0003.220329T1800Z-220329T2300Z/
Rush-Hodgeman-Pawnee-Stafford-Haskell-Gray-Ford-Edwards-Kiowa-
Stevens-Seward-Meade-Clark-
Including the cities of La Crosse, Jetmore, Hanston, Larned, 
St. John, Stafford, Macksville, Sublette, Satanta, Cimarron, 
Montezuma, Dodge City, Kinsley, Lewis, Greensburg, Haviland, 
Hugoton, Liberal, Meade, Plains City, Fowler, Ashland, 
and Minneola
954 AM CDT Tue Mar 29 2022

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON
TO 6 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Portions of central, south central and southwest 
  Kansas.

* WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 6 PM CDT 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.

&&

$$
210 
WWUS73 KDDC 291714
NPWDDC

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Dodge City KS
1214 PM CDT Tue Mar 29 2022

KSZ085>088-300000-
/O.NEW.KDDC.DU.Y.0001.220329T1714Z-220330T0000Z/
/O.CON.KDDC.HW.W.0003.220329T1800Z-220329T2300Z/
Stevens-Seward-Meade-Clark-
Including the cities of Hugoton, Liberal, Meade, Plains City, 
Fowler, Ashland, and Minneola
1214 PM CDT Tue Mar 29 2022

...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, southwest winds 30 to 40 mph 
  with gusts up to 60 mph expected. For the Blowing Dust 
  Advisory, visibility between one quarter mile and one mile in 
  blowing dust.

* WHERE...Stevens, Seward, Meade and Clark Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 6 PM CDT this evening. 
  For the Blowing Dust Advisory, until 7 PM CDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced
  visibility. 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.

Motorists should not drive into an area of blowing dust.
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.

&&

$$

KSZ046-064>066-076>080-292300-
/O.CON.KDDC.HW.W.0003.220329T1800Z-220329T2300Z/
Rush-Hodgeman-Pawnee-Stafford-Haskell-Gray-Ford-Edwards-Kiowa-
Including the cities of La Crosse, Jetmore, Hanston, Larned, 
St. John, Stafford, Macksville, Sublette, Satanta, Cimarron, 
Montezuma, Dodge City, Kinsley, Lewis, Greensburg, and Haviland
1214 PM CDT Tue Mar 29 2022

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Rush, Hodgeman, Pawnee, Stafford, Gray, Haskell, 
  Kiowa, Ford and Edwards Counties.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CDT 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.

&&

$$
176 
WWUS73 KDDC 291730
NPWDDC

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Dodge City KS
1230 PM CDT Tue Mar 29 2022

KSZ064-077>080-300000-
/O.EXA.KDDC.DU.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-220330T0000Z/
/O.CON.KDDC.HW.W.0003.220329T1800Z-220329T2300Z/
Hodgeman-Gray-Ford-Edwards-Kiowa-
Including the cities of Jetmore, Hanston, Cimarron, Montezuma, 
Dodge City, Kinsley, Lewis, Greensburg, and Haviland
1230 PM CDT Tue Mar 29 2022

...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, southwest winds 30 to 40 mph 
  with gusts up to 60 mph expected. For the Blowing Dust 
  Advisory, visibility between one quarter mile and one mile in 
  blowing dust.

* WHERE...Hodgeman, Gray, Ford, Edwards and Kiowa Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 6 PM CDT this evening. 
  For the Blowing Dust Advisory, until 7 PM CDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced
  visibility. 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.

Motorists should not drive into an area of blowing dust.
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.

&&

$$

KSZ085>088-300000-
/O.CON.KDDC.HW.W.0003.220329T1800Z-220329T2300Z/
/O.CON.KDDC.DU.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-220330T0000Z/
Stevens-Seward-Meade-Clark-
Including the cities of Hugoton, Liberal, Meade, Plains City, 
Fowler, Ashland, and Minneola
1230 PM CDT Tue Mar 29 2022

...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, southwest winds 30 to 40 mph 
  with gusts up to 60 mph expected. For the Blowing Dust 
  Advisory, visibility between one quarter mile and one mile in 
  blowing dust.

* WHERE...Clark, Seward, Meade and Stevens Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 6 PM CDT this evening. 
  For the Blowing Dust Advisory, until 7 PM CDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced 
  visibility. 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.

Motorists should not drive into an area of blowing dust.
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.

&&

$$

KSZ046-065-066-076-292300-
/O.CON.KDDC.HW.W.0003.220329T1800Z-220329T2300Z/
Rush-Pawnee-Stafford-Haskell-
Including the cities of La Crosse, Larned, St. John, Stafford, 
Macksville, Sublette, and Satanta
1230 PM CDT Tue Mar 29 2022

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Rush, Pawnee, Stafford and Haskell Counties.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CDT 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.

&&

$$

KSZ089-300000-
/O.EXA.KDDC.DU.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-220330T0000Z/
Comanche-
Including the cities of Coldwater, Lake Coldwater, and Protection
1230 PM CDT Tue Mar 29 2022

...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Visibility between one quarter mile and one mile in 
  blowing dust.

* WHERE...Comanche County.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced
  visibility.

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.

Motorists should not drive into an area of blowing dust.
Remember, Pull Aside, Stay Alive.

&&

$$
250 
WWUS73 KDDC 292228
NPWDDC

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Dodge City KS
528 PM CDT Tue Mar 29 2022

KSZ064-077>080-085>088-292330-
/O.CAN.KDDC.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-220329T2300Z/
/O.CAN.KDDC.DU.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-220330T0000Z/
Hodgeman-Gray-Ford-Edwards-Kiowa-Stevens-Seward-Meade-Clark-
Including the cities of Jetmore, Hanston, Cimarron, Montezuma, 
Dodge City, Kinsley, Lewis, Greensburg, Haviland, Hugoton, 
Liberal, Meade, Plains City, Fowler, Ashland, and Minneola
528 PM CDT Tue Mar 29 2022

...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...
...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Winds have weakened below high wind criteria. Winds will become
northwest and increase tonight, gusting 40-50 mph. Visibility from
blowing dust has improved. As such, both the high wind warning and
blowing dust advisory are cancelled. 

$$

KSZ046-065-066-076-292330-
/O.CAN.KDDC.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-220329T2300Z/
Rush-Pawnee-Stafford-Haskell-
Including the cities of La Crosse, Larned, St. John, Stafford, 
Macksville, Sublette, and Satanta
528 PM CDT Tue Mar 29 2022

...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

Winds have weakened below high wind criteria. Winds will become
northwest and increase tonight, gusting 40-50 mph. 

$$

KSZ089-292330-
/O.CAN.KDDC.DU.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-220330T0000Z/
Comanche-
Including the cities of Coldwater, Lake Coldwater, and Protection
528 PM CDT Tue Mar 29 2022

...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Visibility from blowing dust has improved. As such, the blowing 
dust advisory is cancelled. 

$$

Turner

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 29, 12:14 PM CDTBlowing Dust AdvisoryDDCClark, Comanche, Edwards, Ford, Gray, Hodgeman and 4 more5 hr
Mar 29, 4:07 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementDDCBarber23 min
Mar 29, 4:40 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementDDCBarber35 min
Mar 29, 6:37 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementDDCBarber23 min

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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.