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Wind Chill Advisory 2, NWS Dodge City, KS

January 12, 202416 counties in Kansas

NWS Dodge City, KS issued this wind chill advisory at Jan 12, 2024, 2:54 AM CST for 16 counties in Kansas. It took effect at Jan 12, 2024, 6:00 PM CST. It was in force for .

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jan 12, 2024, 2:54 AM CST (08:54 UTC)
In effect from
Jan 12, 2024, 6:00 PM CST
Expired
Jan 12, 2024, 1:53 PM CST
In force
Issued by
NWS Dodge City, KS

Counties Barber County, KS, Clark County, KS, Comanche County, KS, Edwards County, KS, Ford County, KS, Grant County, KS, Gray County, KS, Haskell County, KS, Kiowa County, KS, Meade County, KS, Morton County, KS, Pratt County, KS, Seward County, KS, Stafford County, KS, Stanton County, KS, Stevens County, KS

The radar

The Dodge City radar (KDDC), 35 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 08:59 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

Dodge City, (KDDC), launched 00:00Z, 8.9 hours before the alert went out and 39 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 00:00Z on 2024-01-12Temperature 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°0°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Dodge City, at 00:00Z on 2024-01-12The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 483 square meters per square second.1939587897Sfc1 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
539 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
68 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
483 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
701 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

983 
WWUS43 KDDC 120854
WSWDDC

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Dodge City KS
254 AM CST Fri Jan 12 2024

KSZ030-031-122300-
/O.CAN.KDDC.WC.A.0001.240114T0000Z-240116T1800Z/
/O.EXP.KDDC.WW.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-240112T0900Z/
/O.EXT.KDDC.WC.W.0001.240113T0000Z-240116T1800Z/
/O.CON.KDDC.WC.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-240112T1500Z/
Trego-Ellis-
Including the cities of Wakeeney, Pfeifer, and Hays
254 AM CST Fri Jan 12 2024

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST THIS
MORNING...
...WIND CHILL WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO
NOON CST TUESDAY...
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 3 AM CST EARLY THIS
MORNING...
...WIND CHILL WATCH IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...For the Wind Chill Advisory, very cold wind chills. 
  Wind chills as low as 15 below zero. For the Wind Chill 
  Warning, dangerously cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as 
  low as 30 below zero.

* WHERE...Trego and Ellis Counties.

* WHEN...For the Wind Chill Advisory, until 9 AM CST this 
  morning. For the Wind Chill Warning, from 6 PM this evening to 
  noon CST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills could cause frostbite on 
  exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves. 

Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you
wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. 

&&

$$

KSZ046-122300-
/O.EXP.KDDC.WW.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-240112T0900Z/
/O.UPG.KDDC.WC.A.0001.240113T0000Z-240116T1800Z/
/O.EXB.KDDC.WC.W.0001.240113T0000Z-240116T1800Z/
/O.CON.KDDC.WC.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-240112T1500Z/
Rush-
Including the city of La Crosse
254 AM CST Fri Jan 12 2024

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST THIS
MORNING...
...WIND CHILL WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON
CST TUESDAY...
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 3 AM CST EARLY THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Wind Chill Advisory, very cold wind chills. 
  Wind chills as low as 15 below zero. For the Wind Chill 
  Warning, dangerously cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as 
  low as 30 below zero.

* WHERE...Rush County.

* WHEN...For the Wind Chill Advisory, until 9 AM CST this 
  morning. For the Wind Chill Warning, from 6 PM this evening to 
  noon CST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills could cause frostbite on 
  exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves. 

Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you
wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. 

&&

$$

KSZ043>045-122300-
/O.CAN.KDDC.WC.A.0001.240114T0000Z-240116T1800Z/
/O.EXT.KDDC.WC.W.0001.240113T0000Z-240116T1800Z/
/O.CON.KDDC.WC.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-240112T1500Z/
Scott-Lane-Ness-
Including the cities of Scott City, Scott State Lake, Dighton, 
and Ness City
254 AM CST Fri Jan 12 2024

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST THIS
MORNING...
...WIND CHILL WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO
NOON CST TUESDAY...
...WIND CHILL WATCH IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow expected. Total 
  snow accumulations of up to two inches. Winds gusting as high 
  as 35 mph. For the Wind Chill Advisory, very cold wind chills 
  expected. Wind chills as low as 15 below zero. For the Wind 
  Chill Warning, dangerously cold wind chills expected. Wind 
  chills as low as 25 below zero. For the Wind Chill Watch, 
  dangerously cold wind chills possible. Wind chills as low as 
  30 below zero.

* WHERE...Scott, Lane and Ness Counties.

* WHEN...For the Wind Chill Advisory, until 9 AM CST this 
  morning. For the Wind Chill Warning, from 6 PM this evening to 
  noon CST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. The 
  cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as 
  little as 30 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves. 

Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you
wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. 

&&

$$

KSZ061>063-122300-
/O.EXB.KDDC.WC.W.0001.240113T0000Z-240115T0000Z/
/O.EXT.KDDC.WC.A.0001.240115T0000Z-240116T1800Z/
/O.CON.KDDC.WC.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-240112T1500Z/
Hamilton-Kearny-Finney-
Including the cities of Syracuse, Lakin, Deerfield, 
and Garden City
254 AM CST Fri Jan 12 2024 /154 AM MST Fri Jan 12 2024/

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST /8 AM
MST/ THIS MORNING...
...WIND CHILL WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ THIS
EVENING TO 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ SUNDAY...
...WIND CHILL WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY EVENING THROUGH
TUESDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Wind Chill Advisory, very cold wind chills. 
  Wind chills as low as 20 below zero. For the Wind Chill 
  Warning, dangerously cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as 
  low as 30 below zero. For the Wind Chill Watch, dangerously 
  cold wind chills possible. Wind chills as low as 30 below zero.

* WHERE...Hamilton, Kearny and Finney Counties.

* WHEN...For the Wind Chill Advisory, until 9 AM CST /8 AM MST/ 
  this morning. For the Wind Chill Warning, from 6 PM CST /5 PM 
  MST/ this evening to 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ Sunday. For the Wind 
  Chill Watch, from Sunday evening through Tuesday morning.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. The 
  cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as 
  little as 30 minutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves. 

Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you
wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. 

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. 

&&

$$

KSZ064-065-122300-
/O.EXB.KDDC.WC.W.0001.240113T0000Z-240115T0000Z/
/O.EXT.KDDC.WC.A.0001.240115T0000Z-240116T1800Z/
Hodgeman-Pawnee-
Including the cities of Jetmore, Hanston, and Larned
254 AM CST Fri Jan 12 2024

...WIND CHILL WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM
CST SUNDAY...
...WIND CHILL WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY EVENING THROUGH
TUESDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Wind Chill Warning, dangerously cold wind 
  chills expected. Wind chills as low as 30 below zero. For the 
  Wind Chill Watch, dangerously cold wind chills possible. Wind 
  chills as low as 30 below zero.

* WHERE...Hodgeman and Pawnee Counties.

* WHEN...For the Wind Chill Warning, from 6 PM this evening to 6 
  PM CST Sunday. For the Wind Chill Watch, from Sunday evening 
  through Tuesday morning.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. The 
  cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as 
  little as 30 minutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you
wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. 

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. 

&&

$$

KSZ066-074>081-084>090-122300-
/O.NEW.KDDC.WC.Y.0002.240113T0000Z-240114T0000Z/
/O.CON.KDDC.WC.A.0001.240114T0000Z-240116T1800Z/
Stafford-Stanton-Grant-Haskell-Gray-Ford-Edwards-Kiowa-Pratt-
Morton-Stevens-Seward-Meade-Clark-Comanche-Barber-
Including the cities of St. John, Stafford, Macksville, 
Johnson City, Ulysses, Sublette, Satanta, Cimarron, Montezuma, 
Dodge City, Kinsley, Lewis, Greensburg, Haviland, Pratt, Elkhart,
Hugoton, Liberal, Meade, Plains City, Fowler, Ashland, Minneola, 
Coldwater, Lake Coldwater, Protection, Medicine Lodge, and Kiowa
254 AM CST Fri Jan 12 2024

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM
CST SATURDAY...
...WIND CHILL WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING
THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Wind Chill Advisory, very cold wind chills 
  expected. Wind chills as low as 25 below zero. For the Wind 
  Chill Watch, dangerously cold wind chills possible. Wind 
  chills as low as 25 below zero.

* WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest Kansas.

* WHEN...For the Wind Chill Advisory, from 6 PM this evening to 
  6 PM CST Saturday. For the Wind Chill Watch, from Saturday 
  evening through Tuesday morning.

* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills could cause frostbite on 
  exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves. 

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. 

&&

$$
3 follow-up statements
415 
WWUS43 KDDC 120956
WSWDDC

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Dodge City KS
356 AM CST Fri Jan 12 2024

KSZ061>063-122300-
/O.CON.KDDC.WC.W.0001.240113T0000Z-240115T0000Z/
/O.CON.KDDC.WC.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-240112T1500Z/
/O.CON.KDDC.WC.A.0001.240115T0000Z-240116T1800Z/
Hamilton-Kearny-Finney-
Including the cities of Syracuse, Lakin, Deerfield, 
and Garden City
356 AM CST Fri Jan 12 2024 /256 AM MST Fri Jan 12 2024/

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST /8 AM
MST/ THIS MORNING...
...WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/
THIS EVENING TO 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ SUNDAY...
...WIND CHILL WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY EVENING THROUGH
TUESDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Wind Chill Advisory, very cold wind chills. 
  Wind chills as low as 15 below zero. For the Wind Chill 
  Warning, dangerously cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as 
  low as 30 below zero. For the Wind Chill Watch, dangerously 
  cold wind chills possible. Wind chills as low as 30 below zero.

* WHERE...Hamilton, Kearny and Finney Counties.

* WHEN...For the Wind Chill Advisory, until 9 AM CST /8 AM MST/ 
  this morning. For the Wind Chill Warning, from 6 PM CST /5 PM 
  MST/ this evening to 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ Sunday. For the Wind 
  Chill Watch, from Sunday evening through Tuesday morning.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. The 
  cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as 
  little as 30 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves. 

Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you
wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. 

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. 

&&

$$

KSZ064-065-122300-
/O.EXA.KDDC.WC.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-240112T1500Z/
/O.CON.KDDC.WC.W.0001.240113T0000Z-240115T0000Z/
/O.CON.KDDC.WC.A.0001.240115T0000Z-240116T1800Z/
Hodgeman-Pawnee-
Including the cities of Jetmore, Hanston, and Larned
356 AM CST Fri Jan 12 2024

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST THIS MORNING...
...WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO
6 PM CST SUNDAY...
...WIND CHILL WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY EVENING THROUGH
TUESDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Wind Chill Advisory, very cold wind chills. 
  Wind chills as low as 15 below zero. For the Wind Chill 
  Warning, dangerously cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as 
  low as 30 below zero. For the Wind Chill Watch, dangerously 
  cold wind chills possible. Wind chills as low as 30 below zero.

* WHERE...Hodgeman and Pawnee Counties.

* WHEN...For the Wind Chill Advisory, until 9 AM CST this 
  morning. For the Wind Chill Warning, from 6 PM this evening to 
  6 PM CST Sunday. For the Wind Chill Watch, from Sunday evening 
  through Tuesday morning.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. The 
  cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as 
  little as 30 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves. 

Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you
wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. 

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. 

&&

$$

KSZ030-031-043>046-122300-
/O.CON.KDDC.WC.W.0001.240113T0000Z-240116T1800Z/
/O.CON.KDDC.WC.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-240112T1500Z/
Trego-Ellis-Scott-Lane-Ness-Rush-
Including the cities of Wakeeney, Pfeifer, Hays, Scott City, 
Scott State Lake, Dighton, Ness City, and La Crosse
356 AM CST Fri Jan 12 2024

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST THIS
MORNING...
...WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO
NOON CST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Wind Chill Advisory, very cold wind chills. 
  Wind chills as low as 20 below zero. For the Wind Chill 
  Warning, dangerously cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as 
  low as 30 below zero.

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

* WHEN...For the Wind Chill Advisory, until 9 AM CST this 
  morning. For the Wind Chill Warning, from 6 PM this evening to 
  noon CST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills could cause frostbite on 
  exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves. 

Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you
wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. 

&&

$$

KSZ066-077>081-122300-
/O.EXA.KDDC.WC.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-240112T1500Z/
/O.CON.KDDC.WC.Y.0002.240113T0000Z-240114T0000Z/
/O.CON.KDDC.WC.A.0001.240114T0000Z-240116T1800Z/
Stafford-Gray-Ford-Edwards-Kiowa-Pratt-
Including the cities of St. John, Stafford, Macksville, Cimarron,
Montezuma, Dodge City, Kinsley, Lewis, Greensburg, Haviland, 
and Pratt
356 AM CST Fri Jan 12 2024

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST THIS MORNING...
...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING
TO 6 PM CST SATURDAY...
...WIND CHILL WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING
THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...For the first Wind Chill Advisory, very cold wind chills.
  Wind chills as low as 15 below zero. For the second Wind Chill
  Advisory, very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as
  20 below zero. For the Wind Chill Watch, dangerously cold wind 
  chills possible. Wind chills as low as 30 below zero.

* WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest Kansas.

* WHEN...For the first Wind Chill Advisory, until 9 AM CST this 
  morning. For the second Wind Chill Advisory, from 6 PM this 
  evening to 6 PM CST Saturday. For the Wind Chill Watch, from 
  Saturday evening through Tuesday morning.

* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills could cause frostbite on 
  exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves. 

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. 

&&

$$

KSZ074>076-084>090-122300-
/O.CON.KDDC.WC.Y.0002.240113T0000Z-240114T0000Z/
/O.CON.KDDC.WC.A.0001.240114T0000Z-240116T1800Z/
Stanton-Grant-Haskell-Morton-Stevens-Seward-Meade-Clark-Comanche-
Barber-
Including the cities of Johnson City, Ulysses, Sublette, Satanta,
Elkhart, Hugoton, Liberal, Meade, Plains City, Fowler, Ashland, 
Minneola, Coldwater, Lake Coldwater, Protection, Medicine Lodge, 
and Kiowa
356 AM CST Fri Jan 12 2024

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING
TO 6 PM CST SATURDAY...
...WIND CHILL WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING
THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Wind Chill Advisory, very cold wind chills
  expected. Wind chills as low as 20 below zero. For the Wind 
  Chill Watch, dangerously cold wind chills possible. Wind chills 
  as low as 25 below zero.

* WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest Kansas.

* WHEN...For the Wind Chill Advisory, from 6 PM this evening to 
  6 PM CST Saturday. For the Wind Chill Watch, from Saturday 
  evening through Tuesday morning.

* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills could cause frostbite on 
  exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves. 

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. 

&&

$$
256 
WWUS43 KDDC 121650
WSWDDC

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Dodge City KS
1050 AM CST Fri Jan 12 2024

KSZ066-074>079-131200-
/O.UPG.KDDC.WC.Y.0002.240113T0000Z-240114T0000Z/
/O.EXB.KDDC.WC.W.0001.240113T0000Z-240114T0000Z/
/O.CON.KDDC.WC.A.0001.240114T0000Z-240116T1800Z/
Stafford-Stanton-Grant-Haskell-Gray-Ford-Edwards-
Including the cities of St. John, Stafford, Macksville, 
Johnson City, Ulysses, Sublette, Satanta, Cimarron, Montezuma, 
Dodge City, Kinsley, and Lewis
1050 AM CST Fri Jan 12 2024

...WIND CHILL WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM
CST SATURDAY...
...WIND CHILL WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING
THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Wind Chill Warning, dangerously cold wind chills
  expected. Wind chills as low as 30 below zero. For the Wind 
  Chill Watch, dangerously cold wind chills possible. Wind chills 
  as low as 30 below zero.

* WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest Kansas.

* WHEN...For the Wind Chill Warning, from 6 PM this evening to 6 
  PM CST Saturday. For the Wind Chill Watch, from Saturday 
  evening through Tuesday morning.

* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills could cause frostbite on 
  exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...This is not typical January cold. This is
  some of the coldest arctic air southwest Kansas has seen in
  years. Becoming stranded outdoors without the necessary
  protection from the cold will be life threatening. Remember to
  protect pets and livestock...they feel wind chill too!

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you
wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. 

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. 

&&

$$

KSZ061>065-131200-
/O.CON.KDDC.WC.W.0001.240113T0000Z-240115T0000Z/
/O.CON.KDDC.WC.A.0001.240115T0000Z-240116T1800Z/
Hamilton-Kearny-Finney-Hodgeman-Pawnee-
Including the cities of Syracuse, Lakin, Deerfield, Garden City, 
Jetmore, Hanston, and Larned
1050 AM CST Fri Jan 12 2024 /950 AM MST Fri Jan 12 2024/

...WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/
THIS EVENING TO 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ SUNDAY...
...WIND CHILL WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY EVENING THROUGH
TUESDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Wind Chill Advisory, very cold wind chills. Wind
  chills as low as 20 below zero. For the Wind Chill Warning, 
  dangerously cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 30 
  below zero. For the Wind Chill Watch, dangerously cold wind 
  chills possible. Wind chills as low as 30 below zero.

* WHERE...Hamilton, Kearny and Finney Counties.

* WHEN...For the Wind Chill Advisory, until 9 AM CST /8 AM MST/ 
  this morning. For the Wind Chill Warning, from 6 PM CST /5 PM 
  MST/ this evening to 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ Sunday. For the Wind 
  Chill Watch, from Sunday evening through Tuesday morning.

* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills could cause frostbite on 
  exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...This is not typical January cold. This is
  some of the coldest arctic air southwest Kansas has seen in
  years. Becoming stranded outdoors without the necessary
  protection from the cold will be life threatening. Remember to
  protect pets and livestock...they feel wind chill too!

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you
wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. 

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. 

&&

$$

KSZ030-031-043>046-131200-
/O.CON.KDDC.WC.W.0001.240113T0000Z-240116T1800Z/
Trego-Ellis-Scott-Lane-Ness-Rush-
Including the cities of Wakeeney, Pfeifer, Hays, Scott City, 
Scott State Lake, Dighton, Ness City, and La Crosse
1050 AM CST Fri Jan 12 2024

...WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO
NOON CST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Wind Chill Advisory, very cold wind chills. Wind
  chills as low as 20 below zero. For the Wind Chill Warning,
  dangerously cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 35
  below zero.

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

* WHEN...For the Wind Chill Advisory, until 9 AM CST this 
  morning. For the Wind Chill Warning, from 6 PM this evening to 
  noon CST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed
  skin in as little as 15 minutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...This is not typical January cold. This is
  some of the coldest arctic air southwest Kansas has seen in
  years. Becoming stranded outdoors without the necessary
  protection from the cold will be life threatening. Remember to
  protect pets and livestock...they feel wind chill too!

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you
wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. 

&&

$$

KSZ080-081-084>090-131200-
/O.CON.KDDC.WC.Y.0002.240113T0000Z-240114T0000Z/
/O.CON.KDDC.WC.A.0001.240114T0000Z-240116T1800Z/
Kiowa-Pratt-Morton-Stevens-Seward-Meade-Clark-Comanche-Barber-
Including the cities of Greensburg, Haviland, Pratt, Elkhart, 
Hugoton, Liberal, Meade, Plains City, Fowler, Ashland, Minneola, 
Coldwater, Lake Coldwater, Protection, Medicine Lodge, and Kiowa
1050 AM CST Fri Jan 12 2024

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING
TO 6 PM CST SATURDAY...
...WIND CHILL WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING
THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...For the first Wind Chill Advisory, very cold wind 
  chills. Wind chills as low as 15 below zero. For the second 
  Wind Chill Advisory, very cold wind chills expected. Wind 
  chills as low as 20 below zero. For the Wind Chill Watch, 
  dangerously cold wind chills possible. Wind chills as low as 
  30 below zero.

* WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest Kansas.

* WHEN...For the first Wind Chill Advisory, until 9 AM CST this 
  morning. For the second Wind Chill Advisory, from 6 PM this 
  evening to 6 PM CST Saturday. For the Wind Chill Watch, from 
  Saturday evening through Tuesday morning.

* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills could cause frostbite on 
  exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...This is not typical January cold. This is
  some of the coldest arctic air southwest Kansas has seen in
  years. Becoming stranded outdoors without the necessary
  protection from the cold will be life threatening. Remember to
  protect pets and livestock...they feel wind chill too!

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves. 

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. 

&&

$$

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905 
WWUS43 KDDC 121953
WSWDDC

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Dodge City KS
153 PM CST Fri Jan 12 2024

KSZ080-081-084>090-130400-
/O.UPG.KDDC.WC.Y.0002.240113T0000Z-240114T0000Z/
/O.EXA.KDDC.WC.W.0001.240113T0000Z-240114T0000Z/
/O.CON.KDDC.WC.A.0001.240114T0000Z-240116T1800Z/
Kiowa-Pratt-Morton-Stevens-Seward-Meade-Clark-Comanche-Barber-
Including the cities of Greensburg, Haviland, Pratt, Elkhart, 
Hugoton, Liberal, Meade, Plains City, Fowler, Ashland, Minneola, 
Coldwater, Lake Coldwater, Protection, Medicine Lodge, and Kiowa
153 PM CST Fri Jan 12 2024

...WIND CHILL WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM
CST SATURDAY...
...WIND CHILL WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING
THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Wind Chill Warning, dangerously cold wind 
  chills expected. Wind chills as low as 25 below zero. For the 
  Wind Chill Watch, dangerously cold wind chills possible. Wind 
  chills as low as 25 below zero.

* WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest Kansas.

* WHEN...For the Wind Chill Warning, from 6 PM this evening to 6 
  PM CST Saturday. For the Wind Chill Watch, from Saturday 
  evening through Tuesday morning.

* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills could cause frostbite on 
  exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...This is not typical January cold. This is
  some of the coldest arctic air southwest Kansas has seen in
  years. Becoming stranded outdoors without the necessary
  protection from the cold will be life threatening. Remember to
  protect pets and livestock...they feel wind chill too!

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you
wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. 

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. 

&&

$$

KSZ061>065-130400-
/O.CON.KDDC.WC.W.0001.240113T0000Z-240115T0000Z/
/O.CON.KDDC.WC.A.0001.240115T0000Z-240116T1800Z/
Hamilton-Kearny-Finney-Hodgeman-Pawnee-
Including the cities of Syracuse, Lakin, Deerfield, Garden City, 
Jetmore, Hanston, and Larned
153 PM CST Fri Jan 12 2024 /1253 PM MST Fri Jan 12 2024/

...WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/
THIS EVENING TO 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ SUNDAY...
...WIND CHILL WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY EVENING THROUGH
TUESDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Wind Chill Advisory, very cold wind chills. 
  Wind chills as low as 20 below zero. For the Wind Chill 
  Warning, dangerously cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as 
  low as 30 below zero. For the Wind Chill Watch, dangerously 
  cold wind chills possible. Wind chills as low as 30 below zero.

* WHERE...Hamilton, Kearny and Finney Counties.

* WHEN...For the Wind Chill Advisory, until 9 AM CST /8 AM MST/ 
  this morning. For the Wind Chill Warning, from 6 PM CST /5 PM 
  MST/ this evening to 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ Sunday. For the Wind 
  Chill Watch, from Sunday evening through Tuesday morning.

* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills could cause frostbite on 
  exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...This is not typical January cold. This is
  some of the coldest arctic air southwest Kansas has seen in
  years. Becoming stranded outdoors without the necessary
  protection from the cold will be life threatening. Remember to
  protect pets and livestock...they feel wind chill too!

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you
wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. 

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. 

&&

$$

KSZ066-074>079-130400-
/O.CON.KDDC.WC.W.0001.240113T0000Z-240114T0000Z/
/O.CON.KDDC.WC.A.0001.240114T0000Z-240116T1800Z/
Stafford-Stanton-Grant-Haskell-Gray-Ford-Edwards-
Including the cities of St. John, Stafford, Macksville, 
Johnson City, Ulysses, Sublette, Satanta, Cimarron, Montezuma, 
Dodge City, Kinsley, and Lewis
153 PM CST Fri Jan 12 2024

...WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO
6 PM CST SATURDAY...
...WIND CHILL WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING
THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Wind Chill Warning, dangerously cold wind 
  chills expected. Wind chills as low as 30 below zero. For the 
  Wind Chill Watch, dangerously cold wind chills possible. Wind 
  chills as low as 30 below zero.

* WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest Kansas.

* WHEN...For the Wind Chill Warning, from 6 PM this evening to 6 
  PM CST Saturday. For the Wind Chill Watch, from Saturday 
  evening through Tuesday morning.

* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills could cause frostbite on 
  exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...This is not typical January cold. This is
  some of the coldest arctic air southwest Kansas has seen in
  years. Becoming stranded outdoors without the necessary
  protection from the cold will be life threatening. Remember to
  protect pets and livestock...they feel wind chill too!

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you
wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. 

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. 

&&

$$

KSZ030-031-043>046-130400-
/O.CON.KDDC.WC.W.0001.240113T0000Z-240116T1800Z/
Trego-Ellis-Scott-Lane-Ness-Rush-
Including the cities of Wakeeney, Pfeifer, Hays, Scott City, 
Scott State Lake, Dighton, Ness City, and La Crosse
153 PM CST Fri Jan 12 2024

...WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO
NOON CST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Wind Chill Warning, dangerously cold wind chills
  expected. Wind chills as low as 35 below zero.

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

* WHEN...For the Wind Chill Advisory, until 9 AM CST this 
  morning. For the Wind Chill Warning, from 6 PM this evening to 
  noon CST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills could cause frostbite on 
  exposed skin in as little as 15 minutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...This is not typical January cold. This is
  some of the coldest arctic air southwest Kansas has seen in
  years. Becoming stranded outdoors without the necessary
  protection from the cold will be life threatening. Remember to
  protect pets and livestock...they feel wind chill too!

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you
wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. 

&&

$$

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What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this wind chill advisory went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Dodge City, KS wrote its last area forecast discussion before this wind chill advisory went out at Jan 11, 11:18 PM CST, 3 hours 36 minutes earlier. Its key messages:

  • Strong northerly winds are expected tonight
  • Snow will be possible across the northern zones before midnight
  • Blowing snow will be the main concern where the snow advisory is in effect
  • Below normal temperatures are expected this weekend into the early part of next
  • Wind chills -20 or below will be possible in most areas during the morning hours
  • Next system moves through Sunday bringing a chance of snow. Highest snow totals look to be confined to the southern zones
Area forecast discussion, Jan 11, 11:18 PM CST, 3 hours 36 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Dodge City KS
1118 PM CST Thu Jan 11 2024

...Updated Aviation Discussion

.KEY MESSAGES...

- Strong northerly winds are expected tonight

- Snow will be possible across the northern zones before midnight

- Blowing snow will be the main concern where the snow advisory is
in effect

- Below normal temperatures are expected this weekend into the early
part of next

- Wind chills -20 or below will be possible in most areas during the
morning hours

- Next system moves through Sunday bringing a chance of snow.
Highest snow totals look to be confined to the southern zones

&&

.SHORT TERM /THROUGH FRIDAY/...
Issued at 132 PM CST Thu Jan 11 2024

A strong cold front will move through the area by this evening
shifting winds to the north with some gusts above 35 mph. Skis will
be mostly cloudy through midnight with decreasing cloudiness from
west to east. There will be enough moisture and lift for snow to
fall this evening into the early part of the overnight. Snowfall
amounts look to be less than an inch with the exception of along the
I-70 corridor where 2 inches will be possible.  The snow in
combination with the wind will create blowing snow which will reduce
visibilities at times. This system move out of the area by sunrise
tomorrow with mostly clear skies expected throughout the day.
Another cold front is progged to move through the area tomorrow
night. No precipitation is expected behind this front with only an
increase in cloudiness. As for temperatures, lows tonight will
generally dip into the single digits with teens possible across
south central Kansas. Very low wind chills are expected tomorrow
morning and dip into the negative teens and negative single digits.
Highs tomorrow are expected to range from the upper teens along the
I-70 corridor to around freezing along the KS/OK border. Lows
tomorrow night will generally be around zero degrees with the
exception of across south central Kansas where single digits will
be found.

&&

.LONG TERM /FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY/...
Issued at 132 PM CST Thu Jan 11 2024

Cold air continues to funnel into western Kansas this weekend into
the early part of next week. Highs Saturday through Tuesday will
generally be in the single digits with lows in the negative teens to
negative single digits. The coldest day looks to be Sunday into
Monday morning with over a 30 percent chance of temperatures not
rising above zero degrees north of Highway 50 and a 10-20 percent
chance of temperatures below -15F for a low Monday morning across
our northern zones. Brutal wind chills below -20 will be possible
Saturday through Tuesday morning, especially across our northern
zones. In addition to the cold conditions, a disturbance is expected
to swing out of the Rockies and into the Central Plains Sunday.
Additional snow is expected with this system. As of now, ensemble
models show a 15-30 percent chance of 2 inches of snow or more south
of Highway 50. Upper level ridging is expected to build across the
western United States after this system moves out placing western
Kansas under northwest flow aloft.  This should suppress any
activity from forming Monday into the mid part of the week.
Temperatures should be in a upswing each day after Monday with 30s
expected by Wednesday.

&&

.AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z SATURDAY/...
Issued at 1107 PM CST Thu Jan 11 2024

Light snow was tapering off as an mid level baroclinic zone
moves into central Kansas at 05z Friday. Also ceilings were
starting to improve as an upper level trough begins to cross
western Kansas. Based on HREF probabilities for ceilings and
latest satellite loop the cloud cover will erode from west to
east overnight with VFR conditions developing at Garden City,
Dodge City and Liberal between 08z and 12z Friday. Hays should
see VFR conditions develop between 12z and 15z Friday. Gusty
north winds however will continue through early Friday morning
and then begin to back more to west and decrease into the 10 to
15 knot range.

&&

.DDC WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
Winter Weather Advisory until 3 AM CST Friday for KSZ030-031-
046.
Wind Chill Advisory until 9 AM CST /8 AM MST/ Friday for
KSZ030-031-043>046-061>063.
Wind Chill Warning from 6 PM Friday to 6 PM CST Saturday for
KSZ030-031-043>045.
Wind Chill Watch from Saturday evening through Tuesday morning
for KSZ030-031-043>045-066-074>081-084>090.
Wind Chill Watch from Friday evening through Tuesday morning
for KSZ046-061>065.

&&

SHORT TERM...Russell
LONG TERM...Hovorka_42
AVIATION...Burgert
Hazardous weather outlook, Jan 11, 3:53 AM CST, 23 hours 1 minute before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Dodge City KS
353 AM CST Thu Jan 11 2024

KSZ030-031-043>046-061>066-074>081-084>090-121000-
Trego-Ellis-Scott-Lane-Ness-Rush-Hamilton-Kearny-Finney-Hodgeman-
Pawnee-Stafford-Stanton-Grant-Haskell-Gray-Ford-Edwards-Kiowa-
Pratt-Morton-Stevens-Seward-Meade-Clark-Comanche-Barber-
353 AM CST Thu Jan 11 2024 /253 AM MST Thu Jan 11 2024/

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of central Kansas,
south central Kansas, southwest Kansas, and west central Kansas.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

Gusty north winds and a period of snow early tonight will result
in blowing and drifting snow. Snowfall totals up to 2 inches
possible near the I-70 corridor. A winter weather advisory is in
effect tonight. Please refer to the latest TOPWSWDDC for more
details.

Bitter cold wind chills will also be possible north of Syracuse to Garden
City to Rush Center Line. A Wind Chill Advisory is in effect for
these locations. Please refer to the latest TOPWSWDDC for more
details.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday

Bitter cold wind chills possible from Friday night through
Tuesday morning. Wind chills as low as -25 to near -30 possible. Wind
Chill Warnings and Wind Chill Advisories are in effect. Please
refer to the latest TOPWSWDDC for the latest information.

Snow will be possible across southwest Kansas Sunday night into
early Monday. At this time it is too early to tell how much snow
will fall.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation will not be needed.

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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.