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Severe Thunderstorm Warning 296, NWS Goodland, KS
NWS Goodland, KS issued this severe thunderstorm warning at Aug 5, 2023, 3:43 AM CDT for Rawlins County, Thomas County, Kansas. It was in force for 47 min. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Aug 5, 2023, 3:43 AM CDT (08:43 UTC)
- Expired
- Aug 5, 2023, 4:30 AM CDT
- In force
- 47 min
- Issued by
- NWS Goodland, KS
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Hail
- 1.0 in
- Wind
- 60.0 mph
Counties Rawlins County, KS, Thomas County, KS
The radar
The Goodland radar (KGLD), 59 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 08:45 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.
The nearest sounding before it
N. Platte/Lee Bi, NE (KLBF), launched 00:00Z, 8.7 hours before the alert went out and 178 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
- 1434 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -9 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1596 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 22 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 15 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 89 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.1
- Supercell composite
- 2.0
What forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this severe thunderstorm 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 severe thunderstorm warning went out at Aug 5, 3:33 AM CDT, 10 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Aug 5, 3:33 AM CDT, 10 minutes before
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</html>Hazardous weather outlook, Aug 5, 3:10 AM CDT, 33 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Goodland KS 210 AM MDT Sat Aug 5 2023 COZ090>092-KSZ001>004-013>016-027>029-041-042-NEZ079>081-060815- Yuma-Kit Carson-Cheyenne-Rawlins-Decatur-Norton-Sherman-Thomas- Sheridan-Graham-Wallace-Logan-Gove-Greeley-Wichita-Dundy-Hitchcock- Red Willow- 210 AM MDT Sat Aug 5 2023 /310 AM CDT Sat Aug 5 2023/ This hazardous weather outlook is for extreme southwest Nebraska... northwest Kansas and east central Colorado. .DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT... Strong to severe thunderstorms are possible during the afternoon and evening hours. Possible hazards include large hail and damaging wind gusts. Also, locally heavy rainfall is possible that could produce flooding. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...SUNDAY THROUGH SATURDAY... Strong to severe storms are possible for the late afternoon and evening hours across the entire Tri State region, for much of next week. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation will not be needed. Any reports of severe weather or flooding from the overnight storms would be greatly appreciated. Please send them to us via telephone or social media.
In the hours before
Special weather statement, Aug 5, 1:59 AM CDT, 1 hour 44 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Goodland KS
159 AM CDT Sat Aug 5 2023
KSZ004-016-050730-
Norton KS-Graham KS-
159 AM CDT Sat Aug 5 2023
...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of southern Norton and
northern Graham Counties through 230 AM CDT...
At 159 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 8 miles south of Logan to near Lenora. Movement
was southeast at 60 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Nicodemus.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
&&
LAT...LON 3946 10016 3957 10016 3957 10018 3973 10018
3969 9963 3957 9963 3957 9960 3937 9960
TIME...MOT...LOC 0659Z 300DEG 54KT 3954 9963 3958 10001
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...55 MPH
AlexanderSpecial weather statement, Aug 5, 2:11 AM CDT, 1 hour 32 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Goodland KS
211 AM CDT Sat Aug 5 2023
KSZ002-003-050800-
Rawlins KS-Decatur KS-
211 AM CDT Sat Aug 5 2023
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of east central Rawlins
and southwestern Decatur Counties through 300 AM CDT...
At 211 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 4
miles southeast of Ludell, or 7 miles east of Atwood, moving
southeast at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and nickel size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of east central
Rawlins and southwestern Decatur Counties, including the following
locations... Kanona.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
&&
LAT...LON 3976 10030 3957 10054 3957 10074 3983 10100
3990 10085 3993 10055
TIME...MOT...LOC 0711Z 304DEG 22KT 3981 10090
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.88 IN
MAX WIND GUST...55 MPH
AlexanderSpecial weather statement, Aug 5, 2:21 AM CDT, 1 hour 22 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Goodland KS
121 AM MDT Sat Aug 5 2023
COZ090-050745-
Yuma County CO-
121 AM MDT Sat Aug 5 2023
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of central Yuma County
through 145 AM MDT...
At 119 AM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 5
miles southeast of Yuma, moving east at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Eckley.
This includes Highway 385 between mile markers 235 and 253 and
Highway 34 across Yuma county.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
&&
LAT...LON 3995 10205 3999 10279 4013 10279 4025 10205
TIME...MOT...LOC 0719Z 268DEG 23KT 4006 10265
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH
AlexanderSpecial weather statement, Aug 5, 2:37 AM CDT, 1 hour 6 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Goodland KS
237 AM CDT Sat Aug 5 2023
KSZ002-050815-
Rawlins KS-
237 AM CDT Sat Aug 5 2023
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of northern Rawlins
County through 315 AM CDT...
At 237 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10
miles southeast of Benkelman, moving southeast at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and half inch hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of northern Rawlins
County, including the following locations... Blakeman and Beardsley.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
&&
LAT...LON 3988 10087 3969 10123 3989 10141 4000 10141
4000 10127
TIME...MOT...LOC 0737Z 312DEG 20KT 3997 10136
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...55 MPH
AlexanderSpecial weather statement, Aug 5, 3:09 AM CDT, 34 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Goodland KS
209 AM MDT Sat Aug 5 2023
KSZ001-002-014-NEZ079-080-050900-
Rawlins KS-Thomas KS-Cheyenne KS-Hitchcock NE-Dundy NE-
209 AM MDT Sat Aug 5 2023
...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of northeastern
Cheyenne, northeastern Thomas and Rawlins Counties in northwestern
Kansas, southern Hitchcock and southeastern Dundy Counties in
southwestern Nebraska through 300 AM MDT/400 AM CDT/...
At 208 AM MDT/308 AM CDT/, Doppler radar was tracking strong
thunderstorms along a line extending from 9 miles northeast of
Haigler to 6 miles northwest of Bird City. Movement was east at 40
mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and nickel size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Strong thunderstorms will be near...
Bird City around 320 AM CDT.
Other locations in the path of these storms include McDonald and
Benkelman.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
These storms may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
&&
LAT...LON 4004 10076 4000 10076 4000 10074 3957 10074
3957 10072 3948 10072 3976 10165 4000 10180
4016 10177
TIME...MOT...LOC 0808Z 288DEG 33KT 4008 10178 3981 10162
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.88 IN
MAX WIND GUST...55 MPH
AlexanderSpecial weather statement, Aug 5, 3:21 AM CDT, 22 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Goodland KS
221 AM MDT Sat Aug 5 2023
COZ091-092-050900-
Kit Carson County CO-Cheyenne County CO-
221 AM MDT Sat Aug 5 2023
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of north central
Cheyenne and south central Kit Carson Counties in east central
Colorado through 300 AM MDT...
At 220 AM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 18
miles south of Vona, or 19 miles south of Stratton, moving east at 30
mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and half inch hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of north central
Cheyenne and south central Kit Carson Counties in east central
Colorado.
This includes Highway 385 between mile markers 162 and 165.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
&&
LAT...LON 3896 10279 3909 10286 3927 10240 3898 10229
TIME...MOT...LOC 0820Z 255DEG 25KT 3904 10271
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
AlexanderThe office that day
Everything else NWS Goodland, KS issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 4, 7:42 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | GLD | Cheyenne | 33 min |
| Aug 4, 8:13 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | GLD | Cheyenne | 32 min |
| Aug 4, 8:26 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | GLD | Decatur, Rawlins | 64 min |
| Aug 4, 8:34 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | GLD | Cheyenne | 26 min |
| Aug 4, 8:39 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | GLD | Rawlins | 36 min |
| Aug 4, 9:25 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | GLD | Decatur, Norton | 35 min |
| Aug 4, 10:02 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | GLD | Norton | 28 min |
| Aug 5, 12:45 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | GLD | Cheyenne, Decatur, Norton, Rawlins | 45 min |
| Aug 5, 1:19 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | GLD | Decatur, Graham, Norton, Sheridan | 41 min |
| Aug 5, 1:28 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | GLD | Decatur, Rawlins | 47 min |
| Aug 5, 1:59 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | GLD | Graham | 31 min |
| Aug 5, 2:11 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | GLD | Decatur | 49 min |
| Aug 5, 2:14 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | GLD | Cheyenne | 61 min |
| Aug 5, 2:37 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | GLD | Rawlins | 38 min |
| Aug 5, 3:09 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | GLD | Rawlins | 51 min |
| Aug 5, 4:28 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | GLD | Thomas | 32 min |
| Aug 5, 5:00 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | GLD | Sherman | 30 min |
| Aug 5, 5:03 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | GLD | Logan | 27 min |
| Aug 5, 5:09 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | GLD | Cheyenne | 21 min |
| Aug 5, 5:27 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | GLD | Cheyenne | 18 min |
| Aug 5, 6:27 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | GLD | Logan, Sheridan | 33 min |
| Aug 5, 8:31 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | GLD | Sherman | 29 min |
| Aug 5, 8:52 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | GLD | Sherman | 23 min |
| Aug 5, 10:13 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | GLD | Sherman | 32 min |
| Aug 5, 10:39 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | GLD | Sherman | 36 min |
| Aug 5, 10:52 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | GLD | Sherman, Wallace | 53 min |
| Aug 5, 11:45 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | GLD | Sherman | 30 min |
| Aug 5, 5:18 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | GLD | Cheyenne | 42 min |
| Aug 5, 5:55 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | GLD | Cheyenne | 50 min |
| Aug 5, 6:06 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | GLD | Sheridan | 24 min |
| Aug 5, 6:21 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | GLD | Cheyenne, Rawlins, Sherman, Thomas | 39 min |
| Aug 5, 6:43 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | GLD | Decatur, Graham, Norton, Sheridan | 62 min |
| Aug 5, 6:48 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | GLD | Sherman | 27 min |
| Aug 5, 12:17 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | GLD | Yuma | 28 min |
| Aug 5, 12:42 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | GLD | Kit Carson | 33 min |
| Aug 5, 1:49 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | GLD | Yuma | 4 hr |
| Aug 5, 2:21 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | GLD | Yuma | 24 min |
| Aug 5, 3:21 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | GLD | Kit Carson | 39 min |
| Aug 5, 3:48 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | GLD | Kit Carson | 42 min |
| Aug 5, 3:56 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | GLD | Kit Carson | 34 min |
| Aug 5, 4:27 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | GLD | Kit Carson, Yuma | 46 min |
| Aug 5, 5:55 AM CDT | Areal Flood Warning | GLD | Yuma | 4 hr |
| Aug 5, 8:06 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | GLD | Kit Carson | 24 min |
| Aug 5, 9:35 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | GLD | Kit Carson | 25 min |
| Aug 5, 10:41 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | GLD | Kit Carson | 34 min |
| Aug 5, 4:47 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | GLD | Yuma | 28 min |
| Aug 5, 5:40 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | GLD | Yuma | 35 min |
| Aug 5, 6:13 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | GLD | Yuma | 32 min |
| Aug 5, 6:38 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | GLD | Yuma | 52 min |
| Aug 4, 7:22 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | GLD | Dundy | 23 min |
| Aug 4, 7:54 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | GLD | Hitchcock | 36 min |
| Aug 4, 11:14 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | GLD | Dundy, Hitchcock, Red Willow | 31 min |
| Aug 4, 11:45 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | GLD | Dundy, Hitchcock, Red Willow | 30 min |
| Aug 5, 12:34 AM CDT | Areal Flood Warning | GLD | Red Willow | 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; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.