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High Wind Warning 3, NWS Goodland, KS
NWS Goodland, KS issued this high wind warning at Apr 19, 2023, 9:41 AM MDT for Cheyenne County, Kit Carson County, Colorado; 7 counties in Kansas. It took effect at Apr 19, 2023, 6:00 PM MDT. It was in force for 9 hr. 32 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, 9:41 AM MDT (15:41 UTC)
- In effect from
- Apr 19, 2023, 6:00 PM MDT
- Expired
- Apr 20, 2023, 3:00 AM MDT
- In force
- 9 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Goodland, KS
Counties Cheyenne County, CO, Kit Carson County, CO, Gove County, KS, Greeley County, KS, Logan County, KS, Sherman County, KS, Thomas County, KS, Wallace County, KS, Wichita County, KS
The radar
The Goodland radar (KGLD), 47 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 15:40 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, 6:26 PM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 53 | 1 Ssw Bethune, CO | VISIBILITY AROUND 3/4 OF A MILE IN BLOWING DUST ESTIMATED ON CDOT CAMERA. WIND SPEED FROM SITE JUST NORTH OF BETHUNE. |
| Apr 19, 6:42 PM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 49 | 1 E Burlington, CO | VIAERO WEATHER CAMERA SHOWED VISIBILITY AROUND 1/4 TO 1/2 MILE VISIBILITY IN BLOWING DUST. NEARBY STATION REPORTED WIND GUST TO 49 MPH. |
| Apr 19, 6:45 PM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 58 | 4 S Burlington, CO | KITR MEASURE WIND GUST. VISIBILITY ALSO REPORTED AS 3SM IN BLOWING DUST AT TIME OF OBSERVATION. |
| Apr 19, 6:59 PM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 67 | 4 S Burlington, CO | KITR MEASURED WIND GUST. VISIBILITY ALSO REPORTED AS 2SM IN BLOWING DUST AT TIME OF OBSERVATION. |
| Apr 19, 7:00 PM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 58 | 1 Wnw Colby, KS | MESONET STATION LBYK1 COLBY. GUST MEASURED AT 10 METER HEIGHT. |
| Apr 19, 7:00 PM MDT | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 2 Ese Kanorado, KS | IRRIGATION PIPES BLOWN ON TO INTERSTATE 70 AT MM 2. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR. |
| Apr 19, 7:00 PM MDT | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 3 Nne Caruso, KS | 8-10 POWER LINES DOWN ON COUNTY RD 67 BETWEEN COUNTY ROADS 10 AND 17. POWER LINES BLOCKIING THE ROAD AT COUNTY RD 67 AND ROAD 15. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR. |
| Apr 19, 7:00 PM MDT | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 6 N Goodland, KS | POWER POLE DOWN ON HIGHWAY 27. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR. |
| Apr 19, 7:11 PM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 70 | 13 N Edson, KS | OFF DUTY NWS EMPLOYEE ESTIMATED WINDS GUSTING UP TO 70 MPH FOR 5 TO 10 MINUTES. VISIBILITY ALSO DROPPED TO NEAR ZERO IN BLOWING DUST. |
| Apr 19, 7:15 PM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 55 | 1 Nne Goodland, KS | ON DUTY EMPLOYEE REPORTS VISIBILITY BETWEEN 1/4 TO 1/2 MILE VISIBILITY IN BLOWING DUST. WIND GUST FROM KGLD. |
| Apr 19, 7:16 PM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 55 | 2 Nne Goodland, KS | ASOS 1 MINUTE DATA REPORTED VISIBILITY OF 1 MILE IN BLOWING DUST IN NORTHWEST WINDS. |
| Apr 19, 7:18 PM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 63 | 2 Ne Goodland, KS | CORRECT PREVIOUS REPORT. KGLD REPORTED 63 MPH GUST IN NORTHWESTERLY WINDS. VISIBILITY ALSO REPORTED AT 3/4 MILE IN BLOWING DUST. |
| Apr 19, 7:26 PM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 36 | 1 W Cheyenne Wells, CO | VIAERO WEATHER CAMERA SHOWED VISIBILITY DOWN TO 1/2 A MILE IN BLOWING DUST. NEARBY MESONET SHOWED WIND GUST OF 36 MPH. |
| Apr 19, 7:34 PM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 59 | 1 E Edson, KS | KDOT CAMERA SHOWED VISIBILITY AROUND 1/2 MILE IN BLOWING DUST. HIGHWAY STATION ALSO REPORTED 59 MPH GUST. |
| Apr 19, 8:00 PM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 58 | 1 Wnw Colby, KS | CORRECTS PREVIOUS NON-TSTM WND GST REPORT FROM 1 WNW COLBY. MESONET STATION LBYK1 COLBY. GUST MEASURED AT 10 METER HEIGHT. |
| Apr 19, 8:00 PM MDT | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 2 Ssw Colby, KS | *** 2 INJ *** SEMI BLOWN OVER NEAR COLBY OVERPASS. 2 TRANSPORTED TO HOSPITAL. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR. |
| Apr 19, 8:01 PM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 55 | 3 N Colby, KS | VISIBILITY REDUCED TO 3SM DUE TO BLOWIING DUST. |
| Apr 19, 8:05 PM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 61 | 3 Sw Russell Springs, KS | MESONET STATION USSK1 RUSSELL SPRINGS 3SW. GUST MEASURED AT 10 METER HEIGHT. |
| Apr 19, 8:09 PM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 56 | 3 W Monument, KS | |
| Apr 19, 8:14 PM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 60 | 8 Wsw Mingo, KS | |
| Apr 19, 8:26 PM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 58 | 10 Wsw Russell Springs, KS | SITE 16-14-36 REPORTED WIND GUST OF 58 MPH. |
| Apr 19, 8:33 PM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 63 | 2 Ese Oakley, KS | KOEL REPORTED 63 MPH WIND GUSTS ALONG WITH 4SM VISIBILITY IN BLOWING DUST. |
| Apr 19, 8:34 PM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 58 | 8 N Marienthal, KS | |
| Apr 19, 8:37 PM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 63 | Campus, KS | |
| Apr 19, 8:39 PM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 45 | 1 S Tribune, KS | VISIBILITY REDUCED TO 3SM DUE TO BLOWING DUST. |
| Apr 19, 9:05 PM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 61 | 3 Sw Russell Springs, KS | CORRECTS PREVIOUS NON-TSTM WND GST REPORT FROM 3 SW RUSSELL SPRINGS. MESONET STATION USSK1 RUSSELL SPRINGS 3SW. GUST MEASURED AT 10 METER HEIGHT. |
| Apr 19, 9:24 PM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 53 | 5 Nnw Arapahoe, CO | |
| Apr 19, 9:29 PM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 54 | 2 Sw Firstview, CO | |
| Apr 19, 9:44 PM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 52 | 9 Sse Sharon Springs, KS | MESONET STATION CW6099 9 SSE SHARON SPRINGS. |
| Apr 19, 10:15 PM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 50 | 6 E Tribune, KS | |
| Apr 19, 10:17 PM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 59 | 1 Nne Goodland, KS | ASOS STATION KGLD GOODLAND. |
| Apr 19, 11:22 PM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 58 | 9 Wsw Winona, KS | MESONET STATION UP840 9.0 W WINONA (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 12:00Z, 3.7 hours before the alert went out and 199 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.
733 WWUS73 KGLD 191541 NPWGLD URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Goodland KS 941 AM MDT Wed Apr 19 2023 KSZ027>029-041-042-200900- /O.UPG.KGLD.HW.A.0002.230420T0200Z-230420T0900Z/ /O.NEW.KGLD.HW.W.0003.230420T0000Z-230420T0900Z/ Wallace-Logan-Gove-Greeley-Wichita- Including the cities of Sharon Springs, Oakley, Quinter, Grinnell, Grainfield, Tribune, and Leoti 941 AM MDT Wed Apr 19 2023 /1041 AM CDT Wed Apr 19 2023/ ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM MDT /7 PM CDT/ THIS EVENING TO 3 AM MDT /4 AM CDT/ THURSDAY... * WHAT...North winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Wallace, Logan, Gove, Greeley and Wichita Counties. * WHEN...From 6 PM MDT /7 PM CDT/ this evening to 3 AM MDT /4 AM CDT/ Thursday. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel will be difficult especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Some blowing dust may occur with the high winds, especially next to open fields. 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. && $$
6 follow-up statements
816 WWUS73 KGLD 191809 NPWGLD URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Goodland KS 1209 PM MDT Wed Apr 19 2023 COZ091-092-200900- /O.EXA.KGLD.HW.W.0003.230420T0000Z-230420T0900Z/ Kit Carson-Cheyenne- Including the cities of Burlington, Arapahoe, and Cheyenne Wells 1209 PM MDT Wed Apr 19 2023 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 3 AM MDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...North winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Kit Carson and Cheyenne Counties. * WHEN...From 6 PM MDT /7 PM CDT/ this evening to 3 AM MDT /4 AM CDT/ Thursday. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel will be difficult especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Some blowing dust may occur with the high winds, especially next to open fields. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. && $$ KSZ013-014-200900- /O.EXA.KGLD.HW.W.0003.230420T0000Z-230420T0900Z/ Sherman-Thomas- Including the cities of Goodland and Colby 1209 PM MDT Wed Apr 19 2023 /109 PM CDT Wed Apr 19 2023/ ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM MDT /7 PM CDT/ THIS EVENING TO 3 AM MDT /4 AM CDT/ THURSDAY... * WHAT...North winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Sherman and Thomas Counties. * WHEN...From 6 PM MDT /7 PM CDT/ this evening to 3 AM MDT /4 AM CDT/ Thursday. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel will be difficult especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Some blowing dust may occur with the high winds, especially next to open fields. 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. && $$ KSZ027>029-041-042-200900- /O.CON.KGLD.HW.W.0003.230420T0000Z-230420T0900Z/ Wallace-Logan-Gove-Greeley-Wichita- Including the cities of Sharon Springs, Oakley, Quinter, Grinnell, Grainfield, Tribune, and Leoti 1209 PM MDT Wed Apr 19 2023 /109 PM CDT Wed Apr 19 2023/ ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM MDT /7 PM CDT/ THIS EVENING TO 3 AM MDT /4 AM CDT/ THURSDAY... * WHAT...North winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Wallace, Logan, Gove, Greeley and Wichita Counties. * WHEN...From 6 PM MDT /7 PM CDT/ this evening to 3 AM MDT /4 AM CDT/ Thursday. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel will be difficult especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Some blowing dust may occur with the high winds, especially next to open fields. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... The Kansas Department of Health and Environment recommends that you take preventative measures during this blowing dust event...such as staying indoors or wearing protective breathing masks if outside. High dust concentrations can cause respiratory problems...decrease lung activity...aggravate asthma...and lead to potential heart-related problems...especially with children...elderly...or those with pre-existing respiratory conditions. People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. && $$
274 WWUS73 KGLD 191811 NPWGLD URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Goodland KS 1211 PM MDT Wed Apr 19 2023 COZ091-092-200900- /O.CON.KGLD.HW.W.0003.230420T0000Z-230420T0900Z/ Kit Carson-Cheyenne- Including the cities of Burlington, Arapahoe, and Cheyenne Wells 1211 PM MDT Wed Apr 19 2023 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 3 AM MDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...North winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Kit Carson and Cheyenne Counties. * WHEN...From 6 PM MDT /7 PM CDT/ this evening to 3 AM MDT /4 AM CDT/ Thursday. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel will be difficult especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Some blowing dust may occur with the high winds, especially next to open fields. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. && $$ KSZ013-014-027>029-041-042-200900- /O.CON.KGLD.HW.W.0003.230420T0000Z-230420T0900Z/ Sherman-Thomas-Wallace-Logan-Gove-Greeley-Wichita- Including the cities of Goodland, Colby, Sharon Springs, Oakley, Quinter, Grinnell, Grainfield, Tribune, and Leoti 1211 PM MDT Wed Apr 19 2023 /111 PM CDT Wed Apr 19 2023/ ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM MDT /7 PM CDT/ THIS EVENING TO 3 AM MDT /4 AM CDT/ THURSDAY... * WHAT...North winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Sherman and Thomas Counties. * WHEN...From 6 PM MDT /7 PM CDT/ this evening to 3 AM MDT /4 AM CDT/ Thursday. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel will be difficult especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Some blowing dust may occur with the high winds, especially next to open fields. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... The Kansas Department of Health and Environment recommends that you take preventative measures during this blowing dust event...such as staying indoors or wearing protective breathing masks if outside. High dust concentrations can cause respiratory problems...decrease lung activity...aggravate asthma...and lead to potential heart-related problems...especially with children...elderly...or those with pre-existing respiratory conditions. People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. && $$
832 WWUS73 KGLD 192326 NPWGLD URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Goodland KS 526 PM MDT Wed Apr 19 2023 COZ091-092-200600- /O.NEW.KGLD.DU.Y.0004.230420T0000Z-230420T0300Z/ /O.CON.KGLD.HW.W.0003.230420T0000Z-230420T0900Z/ Kit Carson-Cheyenne- Including the cities of Burlington, Arapahoe, and Cheyenne Wells 526 PM MDT Wed Apr 19 2023 ...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING... ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM MDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, north winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between one quarter mile and one mile in blowing dust expected. * WHERE...Kit Carson and Cheyenne Counties. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 3 AM MDT Thursday. For the Blowing Dust Advisory, until 9 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility. High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel will be difficult especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Those who are sensitive to poor air quality will want to remain indoors through this evening. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Motorists should not drive into an area of blowing dust. Remember, Pull Aside, Stay Alive. People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. && $$ KSZ013-027-028-041-042-200600- /O.NEW.KGLD.DU.Y.0004.230420T0000Z-230420T0300Z/ /O.CON.KGLD.HW.W.0003.230420T0000Z-230420T0900Z/ Sherman-Wallace-Logan-Greeley-Wichita- Including the cities of Goodland, Sharon Springs, Oakley, Tribune, and Leoti 526 PM MDT Wed Apr 19 2023 /626 PM CDT Wed Apr 19 2023/ ...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT /10 PM CDT/ THIS EVENING... ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM MDT /4 AM CDT/ THURSDAY... * WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, north winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between one quarter mile and one mile in blowing dust expected. * WHERE...Sherman, Wallace, Logan, Greeley and Wichita Counties. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 3 AM MDT /4 AM CDT/ Thursday. For the Blowing Dust Advisory, until 9 PM MDT /10 PM CDT/ this evening. * IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility. High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel will be difficult especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Those who are sensitive to poor air quality will want to remain indoors through this evening. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... The Kansas Department of Health and Environment recommends that you take preventative measures during this blowing dust event...such as staying indoors or wearing protective breathing masks if outside. High dust concentrations can cause respiratory problems...decrease lung activity...aggravate asthma...and lead to potential heart-related problems...especially with children...elderly...or those with pre-existing respiratory conditions. Motorists should not drive into an area of blowing dust. Remember, Pull Aside, Stay Alive. People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. && $$ KSZ014-029-200600- /O.CON.KGLD.HW.W.0003.230420T0000Z-230420T0900Z/ Thomas-Gove- Including the cities of Colby, Quinter, Grinnell, and Grainfield 626 PM CDT Wed Apr 19 2023 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...North winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Sherman and Thomas Counties. * WHEN...From 6 PM MDT /7 PM CDT/ this evening to 3 AM MDT /4 AM CDT/ Thursday. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel will be difficult especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Some blowing dust may occur with the high winds, especially next to open fields. 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. && $$
854 WWUS73 KGLD 200051 NPWGLD URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Goodland KS 651 PM MDT Wed Apr 19 2023 COZ091-092-200300- /O.CON.KGLD.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-230420T0900Z/ /O.CON.KGLD.DU.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-230420T0300Z/ Kit Carson-Cheyenne- Including the cities of Burlington, Arapahoe, and Cheyenne Wells 651 PM MDT Wed Apr 19 2023 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM MDT THURSDAY... ...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, north winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between one quarter mile and one mile in blowing dust expected. * WHERE...Kit Carson and Cheyenne Counties. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 3 AM MDT Thursday. For the Blowing Dust Advisory, until 9 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility. High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel will be difficult especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Those who are sensitive to poor air quality will want to remain indoors through this evening. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Motorists should not drive into an area of blowing dust. Remember, Pull Aside, Stay Alive. People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. && $$ KSZ013-027-028-041-042-200300- /O.CON.KGLD.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-230420T0900Z/ /O.CON.KGLD.DU.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-230420T0300Z/ Sherman-Wallace-Logan-Greeley-Wichita- Including the cities of Goodland, Sharon Springs, Oakley, Tribune, and Leoti 651 PM MDT Wed Apr 19 2023 /751 PM CDT Wed Apr 19 2023/ ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM MDT /4 AM CDT/ THURSDAY... ...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT /10 PM CDT/ THIS EVENING... * WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, north winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between one quarter mile and one mile in blowing dust expected. * WHERE...Sherman, Wallace, Logan, Greeley and Wichita Counties. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 3 AM MDT /4 AM CDT/ Thursday. For the Blowing Dust Advisory, until 9 PM MDT /10 PM CDT/ this evening. * IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility. High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel will be difficult especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Those who are sensitive to poor air quality will want to remain indoors through this evening. 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 are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. && $$ KSZ014-029-200300- /O.EXA.KGLD.DU.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-230420T0300Z/ /O.CON.KGLD.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-230420T0900Z/ Thomas-Gove- Including the cities of Colby, Quinter, Grinnell, and Grainfield 751 PM CDT Wed Apr 19 2023 ...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS EVENING... ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, north winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between one quarter mile and one mile in blowing dust. * WHERE...Thomas and Gove Counties. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 3 AM MDT Thursday. For the Blowing Dust Advisory, until 9 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility. High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel will be difficult especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Those who are sensitive to poor air quality will want to remain indoors through this evening. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... The Kansas Department of Health and Environment recommends that you take preventative measures during this blowing dust event...such as staying indoors or wearing protective breathing masks if outside. High dust concentrations can cause respiratory problems...decrease lung activity...aggravate asthma...and lead to potential heart-related problems...especially with children...elderly...or those with pre-existing respiratory conditions. Motorists should not drive into an area of blowing dust. Remember, Pull Aside, Stay Alive. People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. && $$ KSZ001-002-200300- /O.EXA.KGLD.DU.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-230420T0300Z/ Cheyenne-Rawlins- Including the cities of St. Francis, Bird City, and Atwood 751 PM CDT Wed Apr 19 2023 ...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Visibility between one quarter mile and one mile in blowing dust. * WHERE...Cheyenne and Rawlins Counties. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 3 AM MDT Thursday. For the Blowing Dust Advisory, until 9 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility. High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel will be difficult especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Those who are sensitive to poor air quality will want to remain indoors through this evening. 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. && $$
339 WWUS73 KGLD 200255 NPWGLD URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Goodland KS 855 PM MDT Wed Apr 19 2023 COZ091-092-200900- /O.EXP.KGLD.DU.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-230420T0300Z/ /O.CON.KGLD.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-230420T0900Z/ Kit Carson-Cheyenne- Including the cities of Burlington, Arapahoe, and Cheyenne Wells 855 PM MDT Wed Apr 19 2023 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM MDT THURSDAY... ...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * WHERE...Kit Carson and Cheyenne Counties. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 3 AM MDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel will be difficult especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. && $$ KSZ013-014-027>029-041-042-200900- /O.EXP.KGLD.DU.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-230420T0300Z/ /O.CON.KGLD.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-230420T0900Z/ Sherman-Thomas-Wallace-Logan-Gove-Greeley-Wichita- Including the cities of Goodland, Colby, Sharon Springs, Oakley, Quinter, Grinnell, Grainfield, Tribune, and Leoti 855 PM MDT Wed Apr 19 2023 /955 PM CDT Wed Apr 19 2023/ ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM MDT /4 AM CDT/ THURSDAY... ...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 9 PM MDT /10 PM CDT/ THIS EVENING... * WHAT...North winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * WHERE...Sherman, Wallace, Logan, Greeley and Wichita Counties. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 3 AM MDT /4 AM CDT/ Thursday. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel will be difficult especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... The Kansas Department of Health and Environment recommends that you take preventative measures during this blowing dust event...such as staying indoors or wearing protective breathing masks if outside. High dust concentrations can cause respiratory problems...decrease lung activity...aggravate asthma...and lead to potential heart-related problems...especially with children...elderly...or those with pre-existing respiratory conditions. People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. && $$ KSZ001-002-200400- /O.EXP.KGLD.DU.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-230420T0300Z/ Cheyenne-Rawlins- Including the cities of St. Francis, Bird City, and Atwood 955 PM CDT Wed Apr 19 2023 ...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 10 PM CDT THIS EVENING... Blowing dust producing visibilities at or below one mile is no longer expected. Therefore, the Blowing Dust Advisory will be allowed to expire on time. $$
213 WWUS73 KGLD 200853 NPWGLD URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Goodland KS 253 AM MDT Thu Apr 20 2023 COZ091-092-KSZ013-014-027>029-041-042-201000- /O.EXP.KGLD.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-230420T0900Z/ Kit Carson-Cheyenne-Sherman-Thomas-Wallace-Logan-Gove-Greeley- Wichita- Including the cities of Burlington, Arapahoe, Cheyenne Wells, Goodland, Colby, Sharon Springs, Oakley, Quinter, Grinnell, Grainfield, Tribune, and Leoti 253 AM MDT Thu Apr 20 2023 /353 AM CDT Thu Apr 20 2023/ ...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 3 AM MDT /4 AM CDT/ EARLY THIS MORNING... As high winds are no longer being observed or anticipated within the Tri-State Area, this High Wind Warning has been allowed to expire. Some breezy winds gusting from the northwest are still possible going into the morning hours, but damaging winds are not expected. $$
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 19, 5:41 AM MDT, 4 hours earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Apr 19, 5:41 AM MDT, 4 hours before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Goodland KS
541 AM MDT Wed Apr 19 2023
.SHORT TERM...(Today and tonight)
Issued at 433 AM MDT Wed Apr 19 2023
At the start of the short term period, the latest RAP analysis shows
the CWA with west-southwesterly flow aloft being between an upper
air trough to the west and an upper air ridge to the east. Current
surface observations and satellite imagery shows some clouds moving
over areas along and south of I-70 with a cold front having passed
through the region. Forecast models show that an upper air low
develops over northeastern MT during the day causing the western
trough to orient in a way that will turn the CWA's upper air flow
northwesterly during the afternoon and remain that way through the
rest of the day. A shortwave disturbance is also projected to pass
through the flow over the CWA during the evening hours. At the
surface, models show a surface low is moving eastward across
southern NE during the day with another low developing in
southeastern CO. This second low moves eastward into KS allowing for
precipitation chances to begin in northeastern CO which will cause
some cooling creating a pseudo-surface high feature there and a
pretty good pressure gradient to develop across the CWA. Because of
this setup, a few things can be expected to happen. The low will
allow for rain chances pretty much for the entire CWA during the
afternoon and evening hours. Forecast models show a couple hundred
J/kg of MLCAPE along with around 40 kts of bulk shear in the far
eastern portions of the CWA supporting the potential for an isolated
thunderstorm or two during the evening. Potential hazards look to be
large hail and strong winds should a severe thunderstorm occur.
Current QPF values with these rain chances look to range between a
few hundredths to around a tenth or two in Yuma county.
Precipitation chances look to taper off overnight in the west ahead
of a cold front passage. Winds are expected to increase being this
cold front as well and with some models like the HRRR showing
potential gusts up to around 50 kts from the north particularly in
southern portions of the CWA. A High Wind Watch was issued in
collaboration with DDC due to these possible winds tonight and the
situation will be monitored to see if confidence increases enough to
issue a High Wind Warning for this event. Blowing dust has been
added to the forecast in areas with higher wind gusts. Not the
greatest confidence that these areas will see enough rainfall to
hinder the blowing dust potential, but not anticipating to have any
dust highlights at this time though will watch to see if that
changes. Near critical to locally critical fire weather can be also
expected within the region particularly near Cheyenne county in CO
with RH values down to the middle teens during the afternoon. Winds
west of the CO border look be more supportive of fire weather during
the afternoon compared to those to the east, but not enough
confidence to issue any fire highlights for right now. The frontal
passage will cause a sudden shift in wind direction, so it may cause
a dangerous situation if there is an ongoing wildfire. Daytime highs
look to be in the lower 60s to the middle 70s with overnight lows in
the lower 30s to lower 40s range.
On Thursday, model guidance forecasts the trough progressing
eastward and having its axis pass over the CWA during the evening as
the aforementioned low moves over the border between the Dakotas.
Models also have another shortwave disturbance pass over the CWA on
Thursday evening. At the surface, the CWA looks to see northwesterly
winds during the day gusting up to around 30 kts. Along with minimum
RH values down to the lower teens in the day, near critical to
critical fire weather conditions are possible for the CWA especially
in the southern half of the region. Will continue to monitor this in
case fire weather highlights are needed, but will hold off at this
time. Some slight chances for precipitation are seen in the very
southern portions of the CWA in the evening, but not the greatest
confidence at this time for this to occur. Thursday's daytime highs
look to range between the lower 50s and lower 60s with overnight
lows dropping down to between the middle 20s and middle 30s.
For Friday, models show that the CWA's upper air flow turns to a
northwesterly direction as the trough continues its eastward
progression with the back part moving over the CWA and a trailing
ridge moving over the west coast. Another surface low is projected
to develop in CO during the day and move southwestward allowing for
some slight light wintry precipitation chances for the northwestern
quadrant going into the night. There looks to be possible near
critical to critical fire weather concerns as well within the CWA
with minimum RH values in the middle teens to lower 20s and wind
gusts up to around 30-40 kts during the day. Will monitor this
situation going forward. The departing low looks to bring in some
cooler air into the region overnight as well. Daytime highs for
Friday look to be in the lower to upper 50s while overnight lows
expect to be near record lows for the following morning being in the
middle 20s.
.LONG TERM...(Saturday through Tuesday)
Issued at 310 AM MDT Wed Apr 19 2023
The weekend is expected to start off cool with northwest flow aloft
bringing in cooler air from Southwest Canada and the Pacific
Northwest. Temperatures are expected to be in the upper 40s to mid
50s for highs and in the upper 20s to lower 30s overnight. During
the evening hours to overnight, there is a low confidence chance for
moisture in the form of rain or a rain/snow mix to fall mainly west
of the Colorado border as a stationary front slides across the
Rockies over the Central High Plains. Little to no accumulation is
anticipated should the precipitation occur. On Sunday, the Tri-State
area is expected to begin warming up with highs in the upper 50s to
lower 60s and overnight lows in the 30s. The area looks to remain
dry due to an area of high pressure near the surface sitting over
the eastern half of the NE/KS state line.
Monday looks like the next reasonable chance for rain, beginning
after midnight and continuing through the day as a weak shortwave
moves over the region. There remains some discrepancy between the
ECMWF and GFS in regards to timing of the shortwave. GFS is also
trending further north with a surface low forming over the Northern
Plains. The ECMWF remains a more favorable solution in terms of
widespread precipitation and potential for wrap around precipitation
as the low forms over SE Colorado. There could be a few weak storms
Monday afternoon should the capping inversion seen in model
soundings break. CAPE values are not very impressive with values
generally around 100 J/kg or less in the mixed layer. Surface CAPE
values are a little higher. Best chances for rain look to be in the
evening to overnight hours currently. Temperatures are forecast to
be in the 60s to around 70 degrees for highs and in the upper 30s to
lower 40s overnight.
Rain and possibly a few afternoon storms are possible throughout the
day on Tuesday. The best chance for storms is currently along and
south of I-70 across the Tri-State area. Across the two days, the
area could receive some much needed moisture. As things become
clearer with the track of the system, more details about possible
accumulations and severe potential will be further discussed.
Temperatures on Tuesday look to be in the upper 50s to lower 60s for
highs and in the 30s to lower 40s overnight.
&&
.AVIATION...(For the 12Z TAFS through 12Z Thursday morning)
Issued at 532 AM MDT Wed Apr 19 2023
KGLD expects to see VFR conditions during the 12Z TAF period
beginning with north-northwesterly winds around 12 kts that become
northerly at 15G20 kts by 15Z before becoming easterly around 10
kts at 18Z. At 21Z, KGLD expects winds to become southeasterly
before a frontal passage at 01Z which will cause winds to become
northerly at 25G40 kts when chances for precipitation begin. By
06Z, KGLD winds expect to become north-northwesterly at 15G30 kts
as precipitation chances end with potential LLWS through the end
of the TAF period.
KMCK also sees VFR conditions throughout the 12Z TAF period
starting with some LLWS and north-northwesterly winds around 10
kts that become northerly at 13G20 kts by 15Z. By 21Z, KMCK sees
its winds become northeasterly around 9 kts before returning to
northerly around 15 kts at 01Z when a cold front approaches the
terminal. KMCK then expects winds behind this cold from to speed
up to 25G40 kts out of the north-northwest when precipitation
chances begin at 03Z. By 08Z, KMCK winds expect to become
northwesterly with precipitation chances ending.
Quite a difficult forecast due to the models not in complete
agreement with cold front timing as well how fast winds could get
behind the front, so will monitor for updates with the front and
amend TAF as needed. There are some slight chances for some
storms with the precipitation chances, but not enough confidence
to add to TAF at this moment.
&&
.GLD WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
KS...High Wind Watch from this evening through late tonight for
KSZ027>029-041-042.
CO...NONE.
NE...NONE.
&&
SHORT TERM...076
LONG TERM...KMK
AVIATION...076Hazardous weather outlook, Apr 19, 8:29 AM MDT, 1 hour 12 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Goodland KS 829 AM MDT Wed Apr 19 2023 COZ090>092-KSZ001>004-013>016-027>029-041-042-NEZ079>081-201430- Yuma-Kit Carson-Cheyenne-Rawlins-Decatur-Norton-Sherman-Thomas- Sheridan-Graham-Wallace-Logan-Gove-Greeley-Wichita-Dundy-Hitchcock- Red Willow- 829 AM MDT Wed Apr 19 2023 /929 AM CDT Wed Apr 19 2023/ This hazardous weather outlook is for extreme southwest Nebraska... northwest Kansas and east central Colorado. .DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT... A Red Flag Warning has been issued for Cheyenne County Colorado this afternoon into the evening. Near critical to locally critical fire weather across the remainder of the area is forecasted. An incoming cold front will create a wind shift to the NW causing any fire, if one is ongoing, to rapidly change directions. Outdoor burning is not advised. An isolated severe thunderstorm or two are possible this evening through through the early morning hours for areas along and east of U.S. Highway 283. Potential hazards include large hail and damaging winds should a severe thunderstorm occur. A High Wind Watch is in effect tonight for Wallace, Logan, Gove, Greeley, and Wichita counties in Kansas due to potential strong winds gusting up to 60 mph. Wind gusts up to 50 mph are possible outside of the watch. Be sure to secure any outdoor decorations. Please watch for forecast updates. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...THURSDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY... Thursday, Near Critical to Critical fire weather conditions are possible across the area. Near record to record low temperatures in the lower to middle 20s are forecast Saturday and Sunday mornings. Those with vegetation interests will want to continue to check back for latest forecast. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation may be required this evening. Spotters are encouraged to report any wildfires to local law enforcement.
The office that day
Everything else NWS Goodland, KS issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 19, 8:25 AM MDT | Red Flag Warning | GLD | Cheyenne | 12 hr |
| Apr 19, 1:37 PM MDT | Fire Weather Watch | GLD | Cheyenne, Kit Carson | 13 hr |
| Apr 19, 5:26 PM MDT | Blowing Dust Advisory | GLD | Cheyenne, Kit Carson | 4 hr |
| Apr 19, 2:31 AM MDT | High Wind Watch | GLD | Gove, Greeley, Logan, Wallace, Wichita | 7 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.