Alert archive / Kansas / High Wind Warnings in 2023
High Wind Warning 7, NWS Dodge City, KS
NWS Dodge City, KS issued this high wind warning at Apr 19, 2023, 11:00 AM CDT for 27 counties in Kansas. It took effect at Apr 19, 2023, 7:00 PM CDT. It was in force for 11 hr. 10 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 19, 2023, 11:00 AM CDT (16:00 UTC)
- In effect from
- Apr 19, 2023, 7:00 PM CDT
- Expired
- Apr 20, 2023, 6:00 AM CDT
- In force
- 11 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Dodge City, KS
All 27 counties
Barber County, KS, Clark County, KS, Comanche County, KS, Edwards County, KS, Ellis County, KS, Finney County, KS, Ford County, KS, Grant County, KS, Gray County, KS, Hamilton County, KS, Haskell County, KS, Hodgeman County, KS, Kearny County, KS, Kiowa County, KS, Lane County, KS, Meade County, KS, Morton County, KS, Ness County, KS, Pawnee County, KS, Pratt County, KS, Rush County, KS, Scott County, KS, Seward County, KS, Stafford County, KS, Stanton County, KS, Stevens County, KS, Trego County, KS
The radar
The Dodge City radar (KDDC), 22 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 15:58 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
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 19, 11:38 PM CDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 67 | 3 Nw Pierceville, KS | ASOS STATION KGCK GARDEN CITY. |
| Apr 19, 11:38 PM CDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 67 | 4 Nw Pierceville, KS | |
| Apr 19, 11:53 PM CDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 61 | 5 Wnw Elkhart, KS | MESONET STATION CW8810 ELKHART. |
| Apr 20, 12:38 AM CDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 62 | 3 Ene Dodge City, KS | ASOS STATION KDDC DODGE CITY REGIONAL AIRPORT. |
| Apr 20, 12:44 AM CDT | DUST STORM | 3 Ene Dodge City, KS | ASOS STATION KDDC DODGE CITY REGIONAL AIRPORT. |
| Apr 20, 1:45 AM CDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 60 | 3 Ene Dodge City, KS | ASOS STATION KDDC DODGE CITY REGIONAL AIRPORT. |
| Apr 20, 2:00 AM CDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 57 | 3 W Bloom, KS | MESONET STATION DW9907 BLOOM. |
| Apr 20, 2:06 AM CDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 62 | 4 Wnw Ogallah, KS | MESONET STATION UP852 3.7 W OGALLAH (UPR). |
| Apr 20, 2:15 AM CDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 60 | 3 W Bloom, KS | MESONET STATION DW9907 BLOOM. |
| Apr 20, 3:28 AM CDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 64 | 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, 4.0 hours before the alert went out and 27 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
- 3581 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 26 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- -44 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 40 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
118 WWUS73 KDDC 191600 NPWDDC URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Dodge City KS 1100 AM CDT Wed Apr 19 2023 KSZ030-031-043>046-061>065-074>078-201100- /O.UPG.KDDC.HW.A.0006.230420T0200Z-230420T0900Z/ /O.NEW.KDDC.HW.W.0007.230420T0000Z-230420T1100Z/ Trego-Ellis-Scott-Lane-Ness-Rush-Hamilton-Kearny-Finney-Hodgeman- Pawnee-Stanton-Grant-Haskell-Gray-Ford- Including the cities of Wakeeney, Pfeifer, Hays, Scott City, Scott State Lake, Dighton, Ness City, La Crosse, Syracuse, Lakin, Deerfield, Garden City, Jetmore, Hanston, Larned, Johnson City, Ulysses, Sublette, Satanta, Cimarron, Montezuma, and Dodge City 1100 AM CDT Wed Apr 19 2023 /1000 AM MDT Wed Apr 19 2023/ ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM CDT /6 PM MDT/ THIS EVENING TO 6 AM CDT /5 AM MDT/ THURSDAY... * WHAT...Northwest to north winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, south central, southwest and west central Kansas. * WHEN...From 7 PM CDT /6 PM MDT/ this evening to 6 AM CDT /5 AM MDT/ Thursday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down large tree limbs and cause sporadic power disruptions. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles and around dusty agricultural fields. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of blowing dust will likely reduce visibility to less than a mile. Some local visibility well below one mile is possible in vicinity of more vulnerable agricultural fields largely devoid of vegetation. 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 are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. && $$ KSZ066-079>081-086>090-201100- /O.NEW.KDDC.HW.W.0007.230420T0000Z-230420T1100Z/ Stafford-Edwards-Kiowa-Pratt-Seward-Meade-Clark-Comanche-Barber- Including the cities of St. John, Stafford, Macksville, Kinsley, Lewis, Greensburg, Haviland, Pratt, Liberal, Meade, Plains City, Fowler, Ashland, Minneola, Coldwater, Lake Coldwater, Protection, Medicine Lodge, and Kiowa 1100 AM CDT Wed Apr 19 2023 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM CDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...Northwest to north winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Stafford, Edwards, Kiowa, Pratt, Seward, Meade, Clark, Comanche and Barber Counties. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 6 AM CDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down large tree limbs and cause sporadic power disruptions. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles and around dusty agricultural fields. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of blowing dust will likely reduce visibility to less than a mile. Some local visibility well below one mile is possible in vicinity of more vulnerable agricultural fields largely devoid of vegetation. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... The Kansas Department of Health and Environment recommends that you take preventative measures during this blowing dust event...such as staying indoors or wearing protective breathing masks if outside. High dust concentrations can cause respiratory problems...decrease lung activity...aggravate asthma...and lead to potential heart-related problems...especially with children...elderly...or those with pre-existing respiratory conditions. People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. && $$
4 follow-up statements
472 WWUS73 KDDC 192347 NPWDDC URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Dodge City KS 647 PM CDT Wed Apr 19 2023 ...High Winds and Blowing Dust Tonight... KSZ043-044-061>063-074>077-086-087-201100- /O.NEW.KDDC.DU.Y.0004.230420T0000Z-230420T0600Z/ /O.CON.KDDC.HW.W.0007.230420T0000Z-230420T1100Z/ Scott-Lane-Hamilton-Kearny-Finney-Stanton-Grant-Haskell-Gray- Seward-Meade- Including the cities of Scott City, Scott State Lake, Dighton, Syracuse, Lakin, Deerfield, Garden City, Johnson City, Ulysses, Sublette, Satanta, Cimarron, Montezuma, Liberal, Meade, Plains City, and Fowler 647 PM CDT Wed Apr 19 2023 /547 PM MDT Wed Apr 19 2023/ ...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CDT /MIDNIGHT MDT/ THURSDAY... ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CDT /5 AM MDT/ THURSDAY... * WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, northwest 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 expected. * WHERE...Portions of southwest and west central Kansas. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 6 AM CDT /5 AM MDT/ Thursday. For the Blowing Dust Advisory, until 1 AM CDT /midnight MDT/ Thursday. * IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility in dustd. Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Isolated 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. && $$ KSZ030-031-045-046-064>066-078>081-088>090-201100- /O.CON.KDDC.HW.W.0007.230420T0000Z-230420T1100Z/ Trego-Ellis-Ness-Rush-Hodgeman-Pawnee-Stafford-Ford-Edwards-Kiowa- Pratt-Clark-Comanche-Barber- Including the cities of Wakeeney, Pfeifer, Hays, Ness City, La Crosse, Jetmore, Hanston, Larned, St. John, Stafford, Macksville, Dodge City, Kinsley, Lewis, Greensburg, Haviland, Pratt, Ashland, Minneola, Coldwater, Lake Coldwater, Protection, Medicine Lodge, and Kiowa 647 PM CDT Wed Apr 19 2023 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...Northwest to north winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, south central, southwest and west central Kansas. * WHEN...From 7 PM CDT /6 PM MDT/ this evening to 6 AM CDT /5 AM MDT/ Thursday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down large tree limbs and cause sporadic power disruptions. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles and around dusty agricultural fields. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ KSZ084-085-200600- /O.NEW.KDDC.DU.Y.0004.230420T0000Z-230420T0600Z/ Morton-Stevens- Including the cities of Elkhart and Hugoton 647 PM CDT Wed Apr 19 2023 ...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...Visibility between one quarter mile and one mile in blowing dust expected. Wind gusts to near 60 mph. * WHERE...Morton and Stevens Counties. * WHEN...Until 1 AM CDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility in dust. 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. && $$ Turner
313 WWUS73 KDDC 200313 NPWDDC URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Dodge City KS 1013 PM CDT Wed Apr 19 2023 KSZ084-085-201100- /O.EXA.KDDC.HW.W.0007.000000T0000Z-230420T1100Z/ /O.CON.KDDC.DU.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-230420T0600Z/ Morton-Stevens- Including the cities of Elkhart and Hugoton 1013 PM CDT Wed Apr 19 2023 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CDT THURSDAY... ...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between one quarter mile and one mile in blowing dust. * WHERE...Morton and Stevens Counties. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 6 AM CDT Thursday. For the Blowing Dust Advisory, until 1 AM CDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility. Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... The Kansas Department of Health and Environment recommends that you take preventative measures during this blowing dust event...such as staying indoors or wearing protective breathing masks if outside. High dust concentrations can cause respiratory problems...decrease lung activity...aggravate asthma...and lead to potential heart-related problems...especially with children...elderly...or those with pre-existing respiratory conditions. Motorists should not drive into an area of blowing dust. Remember, Pull Aside, Stay Alive. People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ KSZ043-044-061>063-074>077-086-087-201100- /O.CON.KDDC.HW.W.0007.000000T0000Z-230420T1100Z/ /O.CON.KDDC.DU.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-230420T0600Z/ Scott-Lane-Hamilton-Kearny-Finney-Stanton-Grant-Haskell-Gray- Seward-Meade- Including the cities of Scott City, Scott State Lake, Dighton, Syracuse, Lakin, Deerfield, Garden City, Johnson City, Ulysses, Sublette, Satanta, Cimarron, Montezuma, Liberal, Meade, Plains City, and Fowler 1013 PM CDT Wed Apr 19 2023 /913 PM MDT Wed Apr 19 2023/ ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CDT /5 AM MDT/ THURSDAY... ...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CDT /MIDNIGHT MDT/ THURSDAY... * WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between one quarter mile and one mile in blowing dust. * WHERE...Portions of southwest and west central Kansas. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 6 AM CDT /5 AM MDT/ Thursday. For the Blowing Dust Advisory, until 1 AM CDT /midnight MDT/ Thursday. * 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. && $$ KSZ030-031-045-046-064>066-078>081-088>090-201100- /O.CON.KDDC.HW.W.0007.000000T0000Z-230420T1100Z/ Trego-Ellis-Ness-Rush-Hodgeman-Pawnee-Stafford-Ford-Edwards-Kiowa- Pratt-Clark-Comanche-Barber- Including the cities of Wakeeney, Pfeifer, Hays, Ness City, La Crosse, Jetmore, Hanston, Larned, St. John, Stafford, Macksville, Dodge City, Kinsley, Lewis, Greensburg, Haviland, Pratt, Ashland, Minneola, Coldwater, Lake Coldwater, Protection, Medicine Lodge, and Kiowa 1013 PM CDT Wed Apr 19 2023 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central, south central, southwest and west central Kansas. * WHEN...Until 6 AM CDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$
059 WWUS73 KDDC 200345 NPWDDC URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Dodge City KS 1045 PM CDT Wed Apr 19 2023 KSZ043-044-061>063-074>077-084>087-201100- /O.CON.KDDC.HW.W.0007.000000T0000Z-230420T1100Z/ /O.CON.KDDC.DU.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-230420T0600Z/ Scott-Lane-Hamilton-Kearny-Finney-Stanton-Grant-Haskell-Gray- Morton-Stevens-Seward-Meade- Including the cities of Scott City, Scott State Lake, Dighton, Syracuse, Lakin, Deerfield, Garden City, Johnson City, Ulysses, Sublette, Satanta, Cimarron, Montezuma, Elkhart, Hugoton, Liberal, Meade, Plains City, and Fowler 1045 PM CDT Wed Apr 19 2023 /945 PM MDT Wed Apr 19 2023/ ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CDT /5 AM MDT/ THURSDAY... ...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CDT /MIDNIGHT MDT/ THURSDAY... * WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between one quarter mile and one mile in blowing dust. * WHERE...Portions of southwest and west central Kansas. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 6 AM CDT /5 AM MDT/ Thursday. For the Blowing Dust Advisory, until 1 AM CDT /midnight MDT/ Thursday. * 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. && $$ KSZ045-064-078>080-088-089-201100- /O.EXA.KDDC.DU.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-230420T0600Z/ /O.CON.KDDC.HW.W.0007.000000T0000Z-230420T1100Z/ Ness-Hodgeman-Ford-Edwards-Kiowa-Clark-Comanche- Including the cities of Ness City, Jetmore, Hanston, Dodge City, Kinsley, Lewis, Greensburg, Haviland, Ashland, Minneola, Coldwater, Lake Coldwater, and Protection 1045 PM CDT Wed Apr 19 2023 ...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CDT THURSDAY... ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between one quarter mile and one mile in blowing dust. * WHERE...Ness, Hodgeman, Ford, Edwards, Kiowa, Clark and Comanche Counties. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 6 AM CDT Thursday. For the Blowing Dust Advisory, until 1 AM CDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility. Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... The Kansas Department of Health and Environment recommends that you take preventative measures during this blowing dust event...such as staying indoors or wearing protective breathing masks if outside. High dust concentrations can cause respiratory problems...decrease lung activity...aggravate asthma...and lead to potential heart-related problems...especially with children...elderly...or those with pre-existing respiratory conditions. Motorists should not drive into an area of blowing dust. Remember, Pull Aside, Stay Alive. People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ KSZ030-031-046-065-066-081-090-201100- /O.CON.KDDC.HW.W.0007.000000T0000Z-230420T1100Z/ Trego-Ellis-Rush-Pawnee-Stafford-Pratt-Barber- Including the cities of Wakeeney, Pfeifer, Hays, La Crosse, Larned, St. John, Stafford, Macksville, Pratt, Medicine Lodge, and Kiowa 1045 PM CDT Wed Apr 19 2023 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * WHERE...Trego, Ellis, Rush, Pawnee, Stafford, Pratt and Barber Counties. * WHEN...Until 6 AM CDT Thursday. * 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. && $$
553 WWUS73 KDDC 200552 NPWDDC URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Dodge City KS 1252 AM CDT Thu Apr 20 2023 KSZ043>045-061>064-074>080-084>089-201100- /O.EXT.KDDC.DU.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-230420T0800Z/ /O.CON.KDDC.HW.W.0007.000000T0000Z-230420T1100Z/ Scott-Lane-Ness-Hamilton-Kearny-Finney-Hodgeman-Stanton-Grant- Haskell-Gray-Ford-Edwards-Kiowa-Morton-Stevens-Seward-Meade-Clark- Comanche- Including the cities of Scott City, Scott State Lake, Dighton, Ness City, Syracuse, Lakin, Deerfield, Garden City, Jetmore, Hanston, Johnson City, Ulysses, Sublette, Satanta, Cimarron, Montezuma, Dodge City, Kinsley, Lewis, Greensburg, Haviland, Elkhart, Hugoton, Liberal, Meade, Plains City, Fowler, Ashland, Minneola, Coldwater, Lake Coldwater, and Protection 1252 AM CDT Thu Apr 20 2023 /1152 PM MDT Wed Apr 19 2023/ ...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM CDT /2 AM MDT/ EARLY THIS MORNING... ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CDT /5 AM MDT/ EARLY THIS MORNING... * WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between one quarter mile and one mile in blowing dust. * WHERE...Portions of south central, southwest and west central Kansas. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 6 AM CDT /5 AM MDT/ early this morning. For the Blowing Dust Advisory, until 3 AM CDT /2 AM MDT/ early this morning. * 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. && $$ KSZ030-031-046-065-066-081-090-201100- /O.CON.KDDC.HW.W.0007.000000T0000Z-230420T1100Z/ Trego-Ellis-Rush-Pawnee-Stafford-Pratt-Barber- Including the cities of Wakeeney, Pfeifer, Hays, La Crosse, Larned, St. John, Stafford, Macksville, Pratt, Medicine Lodge, and Kiowa 1252 AM CDT Thu Apr 20 2023 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CDT EARLY THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * WHERE...Trego, Ellis, Rush, Pawnee, Stafford, Pratt and Barber Counties. * WHEN...Until 6 AM CDT early this morning. * 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. && $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS Dodge City, KS issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 18, 8:09 PM CDT | Red Flag Warning | DDC | Barber, Clark, Comanche, Grant, Haskell, Meade and 4 more | 25 hr |
| Apr 19, 4:23 AM CDT | High Wind Watch | DDC | Ellis, Finney, Ford, Grant, Gray, Hamilton and 10 more | 7 hr |
| Apr 19, 6:47 PM CDT | Blowing Dust Advisory | DDC | Clark, Comanche, Edwards, Finney, Ford, Grant and 14 more | 8 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.