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High Wind Warning 7, NWS Dodge City, KS

April 19, 202327 counties in Kansas

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

TimeReportWhereRemark
Apr 19, 11:38 PM CDTNON-TSTM WND GST 673 Nw Pierceville, KSASOS STATION KGCK GARDEN CITY.
Apr 19, 11:38 PM CDTNON-TSTM WND GST 674 Nw Pierceville, KS
Apr 19, 11:53 PM CDTNON-TSTM WND GST 615 Wnw Elkhart, KSMESONET STATION CW8810 ELKHART.
Apr 20, 12:38 AM CDTNON-TSTM WND GST 623 Ene Dodge City, KSASOS STATION KDDC DODGE CITY REGIONAL AIRPORT.
Apr 20, 12:44 AM CDTDUST STORM3 Ene Dodge City, KSASOS STATION KDDC DODGE CITY REGIONAL AIRPORT.
Apr 20, 1:45 AM CDTNON-TSTM WND GST 603 Ene Dodge City, KSASOS STATION KDDC DODGE CITY REGIONAL AIRPORT.
Apr 20, 2:00 AM CDTNON-TSTM WND GST 573 W Bloom, KSMESONET STATION DW9907 BLOOM.
Apr 20, 2:06 AM CDTNON-TSTM WND GST 624 Wnw Ogallah, KSMESONET STATION UP852 3.7 W OGALLAH (UPR).
Apr 20, 2:15 AM CDTNON-TSTM WND GST 603 W Bloom, KSMESONET STATION DW9907 BLOOM.
Apr 20, 3:28 AM CDTNON-TSTM WND GST 642 E Medicine Lodge, KSASOS 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.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Dodge City, at 12:00Z on 2023-04-19Temperature 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 12:00Z on 2023-04-19The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -44 square meters per square second.193958Sfc1 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
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

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

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.

&&

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The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Apr 18, 8:09 PM CDTRed Flag WarningDDCBarber, Clark, Comanche, Grant, Haskell, Meade and 4 more25 hr
Apr 19, 4:23 AM CDTHigh Wind WatchDDCEllis, Finney, Ford, Grant, Gray, Hamilton and 10 more7 hr
Apr 19, 6:47 PM CDTBlowing Dust AdvisoryDDCClark, Comanche, Edwards, Finney, Ford, Grant and 14 more8 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.