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High Wind Warning 10, NWS Goodland, KS

April 29, 2022Kit Carson County, Yuma County, Colorado; Dundy County, Hitchcock County, Red Willow County, Nebraska; 11 counties in Kansas

NWS Goodland, KS issued this high wind warning at Apr 29, 2022, 1:08 AM MDT for Kit Carson County, Yuma County, Colorado; Dundy County, Hitchcock County, Red Willow County, Nebraska; 11 counties in Kansas. It took effect at Apr 30, 2022, 12:00 AM MDT. It was in force for 15 hr. 6 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
Apr 29, 2022, 1:08 AM MDT (07:08 UTC)
In effect from
Apr 30, 2022, 12:00 AM MDT
Expired
Apr 30, 2022, 3:00 PM MDT
In force
15 hr
Issued by
NWS Goodland, KS

Counties Kit Carson County, CO, Yuma County, CO, Cheyenne County, KS, Decatur County, KS, Gove County, KS, Graham County, KS, Logan County, KS, Norton County, KS, Rawlins County, KS, Sheridan County, KS, Sherman County, KS, Thomas County, KS, Wallace County, KS, Dundy County, NE, Hitchcock County, NE, Red Willow County, NE

The radar

The Goodland radar (KGLD), 55 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 07:10 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
Apr 30, 1:19 AM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 482 Sse Yuma, COTHE AWOS IN YUMA, CO (K2V6) REPORTED SUSTAINED WINDS AT 33 MPH GUSTING TO 48 MPH AT 0719 UTC / 1:19 AM MDT.
Apr 30, 2:49 AM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 521 Nne Goodland, KSTHE ASOS IN GOODLAND, KS (KGLD) REPORTED SUSTAINED WINDS AT 36 MPH GUSTING TO 52 MPH AT 0849 UTC / 2:49 AM MDT.
Apr 30, 2:51 AM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 525 S Burlington, COTHE ASOS IN BURLINGTON, CO (KITR) REPORTED SUSTAINED WINDS AT 35 MPH GUSTING TO 52 MPH AT 0851 UTC / 2:51 AM MDT.
Apr 30, 4:15 AM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 592 N Atwood, KSMESONET STATION GW1727 ATWOOD.
Apr 30, 5:41 AM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 552 E Mccook, NETHE ASOS IN MCCOOK, NE (KMCK) REPORTED A WIND GUST OF 55 MPH (48 KNOTS) AT 1141 UTC / 5:41 AM MDT.
Apr 30, 8:53 AM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 632 E Mccook, NEASOS STATION KMCK MCCOOK AIRPORT.

Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.

The nearest sounding before it

N. Platte/Lee Bi, NE (KLBF), launched 00:00Z, 7.1 hours before the alert went out and 179 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 00:00Z on 2022-04-29Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 663 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°0°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, N. Platte/Lee Bi, NE at 00:00Z on 2022-04-29The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -6 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
663 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-43 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
2380 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
30 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-6 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
90 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.4

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

004 
WWUS73 KGLD 290708
NPWGLD

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Goodland KS
108 AM MDT Fri Apr 29 2022

COZ092-KSZ041-042-290815-
/O.CAN.KGLD.HW.A.0007.220430T0000Z-220501T0000Z/
Cheyenne-Greeley-Wichita-
Including the cities of Arapahoe, Cheyenne Wells, Tribune, 
and Leoti
108 AM MDT Fri Apr 29 2022 /208 AM CDT Fri Apr 29 2022/

...HIGH WIND WATCH IS CANCELLED...

The strongest winds are anticipated to impact areas situated 
along and north of Interstate 70. As a result, the High Wind Watch
for Cheyenne county in Colorado and Greeley and Wichita counties
in Kansas has been cancelled.

$$

COZ090-091-KSZ001>004-013>016-027>029-NEZ079>081-300715-
/O.UPG.KGLD.HW.A.0007.220430T0000Z-220501T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KGLD.HW.W.0010.220430T0600Z-220430T2100Z/
Yuma-Kit Carson-Cheyenne-Rawlins-Decatur-Norton-Sherman-Thomas-
Sheridan-Graham-Wallace-Logan-Gove-Dundy-Hitchcock-Red Willow-
Including the cities of Yuma, Wray, Burlington, St. Francis, 
Bird City, Atwood, Oberlin, Norton, Goodland, Colby, Hoxie, 
Hill City, Sharon Springs, Oakley, Quinter, Grinnell, Grainfield,
Benkelman, Culbertson, Trenton, Stratton Ne, Palisade, and McCook
108 AM MDT Fri Apr 29 2022 /208 AM CDT Fri Apr 29 2022/

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT MDT /1 AM CDT/
TONIGHT TO 3 PM MDT /4 PM CDT/ SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds at 30 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Mainly along and north of Interstate 70..

* WHEN...From midnight MDT /1 AM CDT/ tonight to 3 PM MDT /4 PM 
  CDT/ Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Hazardous travel conditions, especially on major
  routes such as Interstate 70, Highway 385, Highway 83, and
  Highway 283. Reductions in visibility associated with blowing
  dust possible. Wind of this magnitude may also down trees, 
  power lines, and damage property.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds are anticipated to
  occur late tonight and Saturday morning, or between Midnight and
  Noon MDT Saturday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Expect difficult travel conditions along the Interstate 70 
corridor in eastern Colorado and northwest Kansas tonight and 
Saturday. Watch for objects blowing across the roadway and into 
your path. Keep a safe distance from cars in adjacent lanes as 
strong gusts could suddenly push a vehicle outside its lane of 
travel. Take extra care in high-profile vehicles such as a truck,
van, or SUV, or when towing a trailer, as these are more prone to
be pushed or even flipped by high winds.

&&

$$

Vincent
6 follow-up statements
995 
WWUS73 KGLD 290713
NPWGLD

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Goodland KS
113 AM MDT Fri Apr 29 2022

COZ090-091-KSZ001>004-013>016-027>029-NEZ079>081-300600-
/O.CON.KGLD.HW.W.0010.220430T0600Z-220430T2100Z/
Yuma-Kit Carson-Cheyenne-Rawlins-Decatur-Norton-Sherman-Thomas-
Sheridan-Graham-Wallace-Logan-Gove-Dundy-Hitchcock-Red Willow-
Including the cities of Yuma, Wray, Burlington, St. Francis, 
Bird City, Atwood, Oberlin, Norton, Goodland, Colby, Hoxie, 
Hill City, Sharon Springs, Oakley, Quinter, Grinnell, Grainfield,
Benkelman, Culbertson, Trenton, Stratton Ne, Palisade, and McCook
113 AM MDT Fri Apr 29 2022 /213 AM CDT Fri Apr 29 2022/

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT MDT /1 AM
CDT/ TONIGHT TO 3 PM MDT /4 PM CDT/ SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds at 30 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Mainly along and north of Interstate 70.

* WHEN...From midnight MDT /1 AM CDT/ tonight to 3 PM MDT /4 PM 
  CDT/ Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Hazardous travel conditions, especially on major 
  routes such as Interstate 70, Highway 385, Highway 83, and 
  Highway 283. Reductions in visibility associated with blowing 
  dust possible. Wind of this magnitude may also down trees, 
  power lines, and damage property.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds are anticipated to
  occur late tonight and Saturday morning, or between midnight and
  noon MDT Saturday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Expect difficult travel conditions along the Interstate 70 
corridor in eastern Colorado and northwest Kansas tonight and 
Saturday. Watch for objects blowing across the roadway and into 
your path. Keep a safe distance from cars in adjacent lanes as 
strong gusts could suddenly push a vehicle outside its lane of 
travel. Take extra care in high-profile vehicles such as a truck, 
van, or SUV, or when towing a trailer, as these are more prone to 
be pushed or even flipped by high winds.

High dust concentrations can aggravate asthma and cause respiratory
problems, especially in children, the elderly, or those with pre-
existing respiratory conditions. The Kansas Department of Health 
and Environment recommends taking preventative measures such as 
staying indoors or wearing protective breathing masks, if outside.

&&

$$

Vincent
567 
WWUS73 KGLD 292023
NPWGLD

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Goodland KS
223 PM MDT Fri Apr 29 2022

COZ090-091-KSZ001>004-013>016-027>029-NEZ079>081-300700-
/O.CON.KGLD.HW.W.0010.220430T0600Z-220430T2100Z/
Yuma-Kit Carson-Cheyenne-Rawlins-Decatur-Norton-Sherman-Thomas-
Sheridan-Graham-Wallace-Logan-Gove-Dundy-Hitchcock-Red Willow-
Including the cities of Yuma, Wray, Burlington, St. Francis, 
Bird City, Atwood, Oberlin, Norton, Goodland, Colby, Hoxie, 
Hill City, Sharon Springs, Oakley, Quinter, Grinnell, Grainfield,
Benkelman, Culbertson, Trenton, Stratton Ne, Palisade, and McCook
223 PM MDT Fri Apr 29 2022 /323 PM CDT Fri Apr 29 2022/

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT MDT /1 AM
CDT/ TONIGHT TO 3 PM MDT /4 PM CDT/ SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds at 30 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Mainly along and north of Interstate 70.

* WHEN...From midnight MDT /1 AM CDT/ tonight to 3 PM MDT /4 PM 
  CDT/ Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Hazardous travel conditions, especially on major 
  routes such as Interstate 70, Highway 385, Highway 83, and 
  Highway 283. Reductions in visibility associated with blowing 
  dust possible. Wind of this magnitude may also down trees, 
  power lines, and damage property.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds are anticipated to 
  occur late tonight and Saturday morning, or between midnight 
  and noon MDT Saturday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Expect difficult travel conditions along the Interstate
70 corridor in eastern Colorado and northwest Kansas tonight and
Saturday. Watch for objects blowing across the roadway and into
your path. Keep a safe distance from cars in adjacent lanes as
strong gusts could suddenly push a vehicle outside its lane of
travel. Take extra care in high-profile vehicles such as a truck,
van, or SUV, or when towing a trailer, as these are more prone to
be pushed or even flipped by high winds.

High dust concentrations can aggravate asthma and cause
respiratory problems, especially in children, the elderly, or
those with pre- existing respiratory conditions. The Kansas
Department of Health and Environment recommends taking
preventative measures such as staying indoors or wearing
protective breathing masks, if outside.

&&

$$
722 
WWUS73 KGLD 300132
NPWGLD

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Goodland KS
732 PM MDT Fri Apr 29 2022

COZ090-091-NEZ079>081-301200-
/O.CON.KGLD.HW.W.0010.220430T0600Z-220430T2100Z/
Yuma-Kit Carson-Dundy-Hitchcock-Red Willow-
Including the cities of Yuma, Wray, Burlington, Benkelman, 
Culbertson, Trenton, Stratton Ne, Palisade, and McCook
732 PM MDT Fri Apr 29 2022 /832 PM CDT Fri Apr 29 2022/

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT MDT /1 AM
CDT/ TONIGHT TO 3 PM MDT /4 PM CDT/ SATURDAY...

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

* WHERE...In Nebraska, Red Willow, Hitchcock and Dundy Counties. 
  In Colorado, Kit Carson and Yuma Counties.

* WHEN...From midnight MDT /1 AM CDT/ tonight to 3 PM MDT /4 PM 
  CDT/ Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult,
  especially for high profile vehicles. Reductions in visibility
  associated with blowing dust possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Difficult travel conditions are expected tonight and Saturday. 
Watch for objects blowing across the roadway and into your path. 
Keep a safe distance from cars in adjacent lanes as strong gusts 
could suddenly push a vehicle outside its lane of travel. Take 
extra care in high-profile vehicles such as a truck, van, or SUV, 
or when towing a trailer, as these are more prone to be pushed or 
even flipped by high winds.

&&

$$

KSZ001>004-013>016-027>029-301200-
/O.CON.KGLD.HW.W.0010.220430T0600Z-220430T2100Z/
Cheyenne-Rawlins-Decatur-Norton-Sherman-Thomas-Sheridan-Graham-
Wallace-Logan-Gove-
Including the cities of St. Francis, Bird City, Atwood, Oberlin, 
Norton, Goodland, Colby, Hoxie, Hill City, Sharon Springs, 
Oakley, Quinter, Grinnell, and Grainfield
732 PM MDT Fri Apr 29 2022 /832 PM CDT Fri Apr 29 2022/

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT MDT /1 AM
CDT/ TONIGHT TO 3 PM MDT /4 PM CDT/ SATURDAY...

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

* WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Kansas.

* WHEN...From midnight MDT /1 AM CDT/ tonight to 3 PM MDT /4 PM 
  CDT/ Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult,
  especially for high profile vehicles. Reductions in visibility
  associated with blowing dust possible.

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.

Difficult travel conditions are expected tonight and Saturday. 
Watch for objects blowing across the roadway and into your path. 
Keep a safe distance from cars in adjacent lanes as strong gusts 
could suddenly push a vehicle outside its lane of travel. Take 
extra care in high-profile vehicles such as a truck, van, or SUV, 
or when towing a trailer, as these are more prone to be pushed or 
even flipped by high winds.

&&

$$
487 
WWUS73 KGLD 300607
NPWGLD

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Goodland KS
1207 AM MDT Sat Apr 30 2022

COZ090-091-KSZ001>004-013>016-027>029-NEZ079>081-302100-
/O.CON.KGLD.HW.W.0010.000000T0000Z-220430T2100Z/
Yuma-Kit Carson-Cheyenne-Rawlins-Decatur-Norton-Sherman-Thomas-
Sheridan-Graham-Wallace-Logan-Gove-Dundy-Hitchcock-Red Willow-
Including the cities of Yuma, Wray, Burlington, St. Francis, 
Bird City, Atwood, Oberlin, Norton, Goodland, Colby, Hoxie, 
Hill City, Sharon Springs, Oakley, Quinter, Grinnell, Grainfield,
Benkelman, Culbertson, Trenton, Stratton Ne, Palisade, and McCook
1207 AM MDT Sat Apr 30 2022 /107 AM CDT Sat Apr 30 2022/

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM MDT /4 PM CDT/
THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Northwest winds at 30 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph.

* WHERE...Majority of the Tri-State area, mainly along and north 
  of Highway 40.

* WHEN...Until 3 PM MDT /4 PM CDT/ this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Hazardous travel conditions, especially on major 
  routes such as Interstate 70, Highway 385, Highway 83, and 
  Highway 283. Reductions in visibility associated with blowing 
  dust possible. Wind of this magnitude may also down trees, power
  lines, and damage property.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds are anticipated to
  occur between 3 AM and 12 PM MDT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Expect difficult travel conditions along the Interstate 70 
corridor in eastern Colorado and northwest Kansas today. Watch 
for objects blowing across the roadway and into your path. Keep a 
safe distance from cars in adjacent lanes as strong gusts could 
suddenly push a vehicle outside its lane of travel. Take extra 
care in high-profile vehicles such as a truck, van, or SUV, or 
when towing a trailer, as these are more prone to be pushed or 
even flipped by high winds.

High dust concentrations can aggravate asthma and cause respiratory
problems, especially in children, the elderly, or those with pre-
existing respiratory conditions. The Kansas Department of Health 
and Environment recommends taking preventative measures such as 
staying indoors or wearing protective breathing masks, if outside.

&&

$$

Vincent
756 
WWUS73 KGLD 300744
NPWGLD

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Goodland KS
144 AM MDT Sat Apr 30 2022

COZ090-091-KSZ001>004-013>016-027>029-NEZ079>081-302100-
/O.CON.KGLD.HW.W.0010.000000T0000Z-220430T2100Z/
Yuma-Kit Carson-Cheyenne-Rawlins-Decatur-Norton-Sherman-Thomas-
Sheridan-Graham-Wallace-Logan-Gove-Dundy-Hitchcock-Red Willow-
Including the cities of Yuma, Wray, Burlington, St. Francis, 
Bird City, Atwood, Oberlin, Norton, Goodland, Colby, Hoxie, 
Hill City, Sharon Springs, Oakley, Quinter, Grinnell, Grainfield,
Benkelman, Culbertson, Trenton, Stratton Ne, Palisade, and McCook
144 AM MDT Sat Apr 30 2022 /244 AM CDT Sat Apr 30 2022/

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM MDT /4 PM CDT/
THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Northwest winds at 30 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph.

* WHERE...Majority of the Tri-State area, mainly along and north 
  of Highway 40.

* WHEN...Until 3 PM MDT /4 PM CDT/ this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Hazardous travel conditions, especially on major
  routes such as Interstate 70, Highway 385, Highway 83, and
  Highway 283. Wind of this magnitude may also down trees, power 
  lines, and damage property.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds are anticipated to 
  occur between 3 AM and 12 PM MDT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Expect difficult travel conditions along the Interstate 70 
corridor in eastern Colorado and northwest Kansas today,
especially this morning. Watch for objects blowing across the 
roadway and into your path. Keep a safe distance from cars in 
adjacent lanes as strong gusts could suddenly push a vehicle 
outside its lane of travel. Take extra care in high-profile 
vehicles such as a truck, van, or SUV, or when towing a trailer, 
as these are more prone to be pushed or even flipped by high 
winds.

&&

$$

Vincent
683 
WWUS73 KGLD 302055
NPWGLD

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Goodland KS
255 PM MDT Sat Apr 30 2022

COZ090-091-KSZ001>004-013>016-027>029-NEZ079>081-302200-
/O.EXP.KGLD.HW.W.0010.000000T0000Z-220430T2100Z/
Yuma-Kit Carson-Cheyenne-Rawlins-Decatur-Norton-Sherman-Thomas-
Sheridan-Graham-Wallace-Logan-Gove-Dundy-Hitchcock-Red Willow-
Including the cities of Yuma, Wray, Burlington, St. Francis, 
Bird City, Atwood, Oberlin, Norton, Goodland, Colby, Hoxie, 
Hill City, Sharon Springs, Oakley, Quinter, Grinnell, Grainfield,
Benkelman, Culbertson, Trenton, Stratton Ne, Palisade, and McCook
255 PM MDT Sat Apr 30 2022 /355 PM CDT Sat Apr 30 2022/

...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 3 PM MDT /4 PM CDT/ THIS
AFTERNOON...

Northwest winds gusting 40 to 50 mph will continue for another few
hours before becoming light and variable shortly after sunset.
Wind gusts are not expected to exceed 58 mph, therefore the High
Wind Warning will be allowed to expire on time. 

$$

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 Goodland, KS wrote its last area forecast discussion before this high wind warning went out at Apr 28, 11:01 PM MDT, 2 hours 7 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Apr 28, 11:01 PM MDT, 2 hours 7 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Goodland KS
1101 PM MDT Thu Apr 28 2022

.UPDATE...
Issued at 926 PM MDT Thu Apr 28 2022

Updated the forecast over the next 24-36 hours. Bought wind and
RH values stated in the Red Flag Warning and High Wind Watch that
are still in effect across the area into agreement with the
current forecast values.

&&

.SHORT TERM...(This evening through Saturday Evening)
Issued at 211 PM MDT Thu Apr 28 2022

An active short term period is in store for the Tri-State area. This
afternoon and through the evening isolated to widely scattered
thunderstorms are possible as a shortwave moves through the area. A
conditional threat for a severe storm or two does exist, as a cap is
currently present on RAP forecast soundings a dry mid level. The
highest potential for storms lies along and east of a Goodland to
McCook line, where destabilization in the form of a CU field is
developing. The main hazards appear to be large hail up to ping pong
ball size as RAP forecast soundings in near Hoxie, KS showed MUCAPE
up to 2000 j/kg, and an effective bulk wind difference greater than
39 knots which is supportive for larger hail stones to occur.
Tonight overnight lows will be mild with temperatures in the upper
40s to upper 50s across the area.

Friday morning, a low pressure system begins to develop over the
CWA. As this occurs winds will become northeasterly and will advect
in moisture return from the east resulting in patchy fog mainly
along and north of Highway 36; if driving be prepared for sudden
drops in visibility around sunset. As the low pressure system
matures the risk for severe thunderstorms and critical fire
weather increases. For information regarding the Red Flag Warning
for Friday please see the "Fire Weather" section below.

A risk does exists for scattered severe thunderstorms starting as
early as 12pm MT Friday and persisting through the afternoon. The
most likely area to see showers and storms looks to remain along and
north of Interstate 70. Large hail and damaging winds are the
primary severe threat, although a brief weak tornado can't be
ruled out especially east of a McCook to Grainfield line. The
potential does exists for a significant hail (2+ inches) threat to
develop across the eastern portions of the CWA, but will be
highly dependent on how long an updraft can sustain itself as a
multicell cluster storm mode looks most likely with 0-6 shear of
30-40 knots.

The cold front as mentioned earlier will be fully through the area
by Friday evening. Behind the front strong pressure rises of 8-12 mb
over 6 hours will support the potential for strong to potentially
damaging winds to occur through Saturday afternoon. Forecast
soundings indicate strong low level wind field to develop overnight
Friday and into Saturday morning with up to 60 knot winds at
times within the mixing level. Typically overnight winds have a
hard time mixing to the surface, but with the pressure rises this
may be able to occur. Due to the lack of confidence in this
occurring and the best time for the strongest winds to occur
opted to leave the High Wind Watch in place for now. Localized
areas of blowing dust are possible with how dry the past few
months have been, overall the dust parameters from in office
research aren't favorable for a more widespread blowing dust
event at this time. Showers will linger through the early morning
hours on Saturday before moving out by mid morning.

High temperatures Friday will vary widely based on the position
of the cold front as mid 60s are currently expected for Yuma
County to the mid 80s across Graham county. Overall cooler
temperatures will be widespread Saturday with high temperatures in
the 60s.

.LONG TERM...(Saturday night through Thursday)
Issued at 115 PM MDT Thu Apr 28 2022

Shortwave ridge will move across the area Saturday night and
Sunday with a lull in the precipitation chances. Lows will be in
the 30s and highs on Sunday around 70. Next shortwave trough will
approach Sunday night with increasing rain chances. GEFS currently
shows around a quarter of an inch possible by 12z Monday morning.
Rain continues into Monday as an upper low cuts off near or over
the forecast area. Temperatures may struggle to reach the 50s for
highs. Rain gradually pulls away to the northeast Monday night.
GEFS shows additional rainfall amounts between 12z Monday and 12z
Tuesday of a quarter to a half inch, highest amounts toward McCook
and northeast forecast area. Given the cool temperatures,
instability will be lacking for severe storms, though an isolated
rumble of thunder will be possible at any time Sunday night
through Monday night. However, overall appears to be a very
beneficial rain event for the area.

Shortwave ridge briefly follows that system on Tuesday with
temperatures recovering to the 60s/lower 70s. Models differ on
timing, track and strength of the next upper low. GFS is faster
and further north with be rain and thunderstorm chances occurring
Tuesday night through Wednesday morning. ECMWF is slower and
further south, with best rain and thunderstorm chances occurring
Wednesday and even into Thursday with a deep closed low directly
over the forecast area. Given the discrepancy in the models,
confidence is low on the details, including any risk of severe
storms which will be highly dependent on storm track. However,
does appear that there will be another chance of rain and
thunderstorms towards the end of the long term period. Given the
expected clouds and precipitation, temperatures will be near to
slightly below normal Wednesday and Thursday.

As for fire weather, chances appear to be low for critical
conditions with the expected precipitation and cooler
temperatures through the long term period.

&&

.AVIATION...(For the 06Z TAFS through 06Z Friday night)
Issued at 1047 PM MDT Thu Apr 28 2022

GLD will have VFR conditions turning MVFR as lower ceilings and
visibility develop around 11Z and lasting through about 16Z.
Conditions will remain VFR after that with a few thunderstorms
moving through the area between 18-00Z. There will be a few hours
of LLWS with southeast winds around 45kts 200ft AGL.

MCK will have VFR conditions become MVFR as lower ceilings and
visibility develop around 09Z and persist through about 18Z. By
19Z, VFR conditions return with a possibility of thunderstorms in
the area that will end around 04Z.

&&

.FIRE WEATHER...
Issued at 211 PM MDT Thu Apr 28 2022

A Red Flag Warning was issued for Cheyenne County
Colorado along with Greeley and Wichita counties. These counties
will be within the warmer/drier sector of the system. A cold front
will be moving through the area where wind gusts of up to 45 mph
from the NW will be likely. The counties surrounding the Red Flag
Warning(Kit Carson, Wallace, Logan) will also be susceptible to
an hour or two of critical fire weather conditions; opted to hold
off on a highlight for them as the final overall positioning of
the low will be highly dependent on if they are in the warm/dry
sector or the showers/storms portion of the system.

&&

.GLD WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
KS...High Wind Watch from Friday evening through Saturday afternoon
     for KSZ001>004-013>016-027>029-041-042.

     Red Flag Warning from noon MDT /1 PM CDT/ to 7 PM MDT /8 PM CDT/
     Friday for KSZ041-042.

CO...High Wind Watch from Friday evening through Saturday afternoon
     for COZ090>092.

     Red Flag Warning from noon to 7 PM MDT Friday for COZ254.

NE...High Wind Watch from Friday evening through Saturday afternoon
     for NEZ079>081.

&&

UPDATE...LOCKHART
SHORT TERM...TT
LONG TERM...024
AVIATION...LOCKHART
FIRE WEATHER...TT
Hazardous weather outlook, Apr 29, 12:18 AM MDT, 50 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Goodland KS
1218 AM MDT Fri Apr 29 2022

COZ090>092-KSZ001>004-013>016-027>029-041-042-NEZ079>081-300630-
Yuma-Kit Carson-Cheyenne-Rawlins-Decatur-Norton-Sherman-Thomas-
Sheridan-Graham-Wallace-Logan-Gove-Greeley-Wichita-Dundy-Hitchcock-
Red Willow-
1218 AM MDT Fri Apr 29 2022 /118 AM CDT Fri Apr 29 2022/

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

.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT...

Areas of fog may develop early this morning, mainly north of
Interstate 70. Fog should dissipate by mid-morning. Be prepared for
sudden reductions in visibility while driving.

Severe thunderstorms capable of producing large hail and damaging
winds are possible across portions of the area this afternoon,
mainly along and north of Interstate 70 between 12 PM and 7 PM MDT.

A Red Flag Warning is in effect for a limited portion of the area
this afternoon, mainly in Cheyenne county, Colorado and Greeley and
Wichita counties in Kansas.

A High Wind Watch remains in effect for the entire Tri-State area
this evening through Saturday.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...SATURDAY THROUGH THURSDAY...

Strong northwesterly winds will foster near critical fire weather
conditions across the entire Tri-State area Saturday afternoon.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Severe thunderstorms are possible today, mainly along and north of
Interstate 70 between 12 PM and 7 PM MDT. Spotters are encouraged to
report severe weather to the National Weather Service in Goodland
via social media or telephone.

Vincent

In the hours before

Special weather statement, Apr 28, 7:58 PM MDT, 5 hours 10 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Goodland KS
858 PM CDT Thu Apr 28 2022

NEZ081-290230-
Red Willow NE-
858 PM CDT Thu Apr 28 2022

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of northeastern Red
Willow County through 930 PM CDT...

At 858 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Indianola, or 9 miles east of McCook, moving northeast at 15 mph.

HAZARD...Winds in excess of 30 mph and pea size hail. Locally heavy
         rainfall is also possible.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
         possible.

This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of northeastern Red
Willow County.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

&&

LAT...LON 4027 10020 4010 10043 4022 10057 4035 10053
      4035 10020
TIME...MOT...LOC 0158Z 218DEG 14KT 4025 10045

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...30 MPH

KMK
Local storm report, Apr 28, 7:59 PM MDT, 5 hours 9 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GOODLAND KS
759 PM MDT THU APR 28 2022

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

0746 PM     HAIL             DANBURY                 40.04N 100.41W
04/28/2022  M0.88 INCH       RED WILLOW         NE   PUBLIC

&&

JN

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Apr 29, 9:51 AM MDTSpecial Weather StatementGLDPhillips24 min
Apr 29, 1:00 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementGLDCheyenne45 min
Apr 29, 1:43 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementGLDKit Carson47 min
Apr 29, 1:45 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementGLDCheyenne45 min
Apr 29, 1:53 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementGLDCheyenne52 min
Apr 29, 2:17 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementGLDCheyenne13 min
Apr 29, 2:27 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementGLDKit Carson33 min
Apr 29, 3:11 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementGLDKit Carson34 min
Apr 28, 6:38 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementGLDRed Willow52 min
Apr 28, 7:31 PM MDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningGLDRed Willow28 min
Apr 28, 7:58 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementGLDRed Willow32 min
Apr 28, 6:01 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementGLDSheridan44 min
Apr 29, 2:05 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementGLDGreeley25 min
Apr 29, 2:24 PM MDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningGLDGreeley, Wichita36 min
Apr 29, 2:43 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementGLDCheyenne32 min
Apr 29, 2:52 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementGLDWichita38 min
Apr 29, 2:56 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementGLDSherman34 min
Apr 29, 2:58 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementGLDWichita32 min
Apr 29, 3:01 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementGLDWallace29 min
Apr 29, 3:16 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementGLDSherman29 min
Apr 29, 3:18 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementGLDWallace27 min
Apr 29, 3:26 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementGLDLogan34 min
Apr 29, 3:37 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementGLDWallace23 min
Apr 29, 3:49 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementGLDNorton26 min
Apr 29, 3:51 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementGLDThomas24 min
Apr 29, 4:00 PM MDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningGLDNorton30 min
Apr 29, 4:03 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementGLDLogan27 min
Apr 29, 4:07 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementGLDGove38 min
Apr 29, 4:14 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementGLDThomas31 min
Apr 29, 4:49 PM MDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningGLDGove, Graham, Sheridan56 min
Apr 29, 4:51 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementGLDDecatur24 min
Apr 29, 5:20 PM MDTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threatGLDGraham, Norton38 min
Apr 29, 5:52 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementGLDGove23 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.