Tornado Warning 2, NWS Goodland, KS

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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Goodland KS
612 PM CDT Sun Mar 24 2024

KSC039-137-242330-
/O.CON.KGLD.TO.W.0002.000000T0000Z-240324T2330Z/
Norton KS-Decatur KS-
612 PM CDT Sun Mar 24 2024

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 630 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHWESTERN NORTON AND SOUTHEASTERN DECATUR COUNTIES...

At 612 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Clayton, or 18 miles southeast of Oberlin, moving
northeast at 20 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without 
         shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage 
         to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur.  Tree damage is 
         likely.

This dangerous storm will be near...
  Clayton around 615 PM CDT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.

&&

LAT...LON 3960 10025 3961 10035 3965 10041 3974 10037
      3988 10028 3967 9995
TIME...MOT...LOC 2312Z 214DEG 18KT 3971 10022 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN

$$

TT

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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Goodland KS
619 PM CDT Sun Mar 24 2024

KSC039-137-242330-
/O.CON.KGLD.TO.W.0002.000000T0000Z-240324T2330Z/
Norton KS-Decatur KS-
619 PM CDT Sun Mar 24 2024

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 630 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHWESTERN NORTON AND SOUTHEASTERN DECATUR COUNTIES...

At 619 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Clayton, or 17 miles southwest of Norton, moving
northeast at 20 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without 
         shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage 
         to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur.  Tree damage is 
         likely.

This dangerous storm will be near...
  Clayton around 625 PM CDT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.

&&

LAT...LON 3961 10022 3965 10029 3973 10034 3985 10022
      3967 9995
TIME...MOT...LOC 2319Z 226DEG 16KT 3973 10019 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN

$$

TT

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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Goodland KS
626 PM CDT Sun Mar 24 2024

KSC039-137-242335-
/O.EXP.KGLD.TO.W.0002.000000T0000Z-240324T2330Z/
Norton KS-Decatur KS-
626 PM CDT Sun Mar 24 2024

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHWESTERN NORTON AND SOUTHEASTERN
DECATUR COUNTIES WILL EXPIRE AT 630 PM CDT...

The tornado threat has diminished and the Tornado Warning has been
cancelled. However, large hail and damaging winds remain likely and a
Severe Thunderstorm Warning remains in effect for the area.  However,
gusty winds and heavy rain are still possible with this thunderstorm.

To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service
Goodland.

Remember, a Severe Thunderstorm Warning still remains in effect for
southern Decatur and Norton counties through 6:45pm CT.

&&

LAT...LON 3961 10022 3965 10029 3973 10034 3985 10022
      3967 9995
TIME...MOT...LOC 2325Z 226DEG 16KT 3975 10017 

$$

Trigg

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Goodland KS
305 PM MDT Sun Mar 24 2024

.KEY MESSAGES...

- Brief/isolated severe thunderstorm capable of producing large
  hail possible between 3-7 pm MDT / 4-8 pm CDT this afternoon,
  mainly east of Highway 25.

- Significant winter storm will affect the region tonight into
  Monday. Blizzard conditions expected over much of northeast
  Colorado, northwest Kansas and southwest Nebraska, where
  travel will become difficult or impossible. About as high
  impact as it gets.

&&

.SHORT TERM /THROUGH MONDAY NIGHT/...
Issued at 255 PM MDT Sun Mar 24 2024

A deepening lee cyclone in Colorado (~984 mb invof Lamar, CO at
2045 UTC) will track E into south-central KS (this evening) and
ENE-NE into far northeast Kansas/far southeast Nebraska by mid-
day (18Z) Monday. Strong low-level northerly flow on the
western periphery of the mid-latitude cyclone will 'tap' a
Canadian airmass (over Alberta/Saskatchewan/Manitoba)..
advecting it southward through the Dakotas into the Central
Plains late this evening and overnight.

Hazard (Severe Storms): Latest radar, observational, and
mesoanalysis trends suggest a brief window of opportunity for a
marginally severe storm east of Highway 25 this afternoon
(21-02Z).

Hazard (Strong N Winds): Strong northerly winds will develop
this evening as the aforementioned lee cyclone progresses east
toward central KS.. and an Arctic airmass /cold front/ surges
southeastward into the area. Expect sustained N winds ranging
from 30-45 mph and gusts in the 55-65 mph range. Latest remote
sensing and observational data indicate little if any potential
for dust/fire related hazards.

Hazard (Snow/Blowing Snow): Heavy precipitation will develop on
the W and NW periphery of the mid-latitude cyclone this
evening-overnight, persisting into Monday. Current and recent
guidance has trended upward with regard to precipitation
amounts.. lending increased confidence that a significant
blizzard will impact the region.. creating difficult or
impossible travel conditions along and north of the I-70
corridor tonight and Monday.

&&

.LONG TERM /WEDNESDAY THROUGH SATURDAY/...
Issued at 1251 PM MDT Sun Mar 24 2024

West-northwest flow aloft is present at the start of the long term
period with the upper low center now situated over IA/MO within a
broad trough across much of the CONUS. At the surface, high pressure
noses in and we'll continue with well below normal temperatures
Tuesday, before gradually warming up mid-week. Weak embedded waves
may cause a rogue shower or two to develop Tuesday evening-Wednesday
(<15% chance), but if they do, they'd be minimally (if at all)
impactful. At least some cloud cover will return in this timeframe
before the upstream upper level ridge works its way eastward during
the latter half of the work week. This will promote a warming/drying
trend, once again increasing fire weather concerns, particularly for
Thursday-Friday. Towards the end of the period, model guidance
depicts an upper level low digging south along the west coast, which
will likely become the next system to watch, bringing about a return
of active weather next weekend into the following week. Temperatures
during the long term period continue below normal through Wednesday
before warming to above normal Thursday on.

&&

.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z MONDAY/...
Issued at 1200 PM MDT Sun Mar 24 2024

..Dangerous Aviation Conditions Tonight and Monday..

Conditions will deteriorate this evening and overnight.. as
moderate to heavy precipitation /snow/ and strong northerly
winds develop on the western periphery of a deepening low
pressure system progressing eastward across Kansas. Late this
evening and overnight.. north winds will increase to 25-40
knots w/gusts up to 45-50 knots and LIFR-IFR conditions
(assoc/w heavy snow and blowing snow) will predominate. Said
conditions will persist through the duration of the 18Z TAF
period.

&&

.GLD WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
KS...Blizzard Warning from midnight MDT /1 AM CDT/ tonight to
     midnight MDT /1 AM CDT/ Monday night for KSZ001>003-013-
     014.
     High Wind Warning from 9 PM MDT /10 PM CDT/ this evening to
     noon MDT /1 PM CDT/ Monday for KSZ027-041-042.
     Winter Weather Advisory from 6 AM MDT /7 AM CDT/ Monday to
     midnight MDT /1 AM CDT/ Monday night for KSZ004-015-016-
     027>029-041-042.
CO...Blizzard Warning from midnight tonight to midnight MDT Monday
     night for COZ090-091.
     High Wind Warning from 9 PM this evening to noon MDT Monday
     for COZ092.
     Winter Weather Advisory from 6 AM Monday to midnight MDT
     Monday night for COZ092.
NE...Blizzard Warning from midnight MDT /1 AM CDT/ tonight to
     midnight MDT /1 AM CDT/ Monday night for NEZ079>081.

&&

SHORT TERM...Vincent
LONG TERM...CC
AVIATION...Vincent

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Goodland KS
341 PM MDT Sun Mar 24 2024

COZ090>092-KSZ001>004-013>016-027>029-041-042-NEZ079>081-252145-
Yuma-Kit Carson-Cheyenne-Rawlins-Decatur-Norton-Sherman-Thomas-
Sheridan-Graham-Wallace-Logan-Gove-Greeley-Wichita-Dundy-Hitchcock-
Red Willow-
341 PM MDT Sun Mar 24 2024 /441 PM CDT Sun Mar 24 2024/

This hazardous weather outlook is for extreme southwest Nebraska...
northwest Kansas and east central Colorado.

.DAY ONE...THIS AFTERNOON AND TONIGHT...

Scattered thunderstorms will rapidly develop over portions of
northwest Kansas around 3-4 PM MDT / 4-5 PM CDT this afternoon. A
few severe thunderstorms capable of producing hail up to half dollar
in size and damaging winds up to 60 MPH are possible, mainly east of
Highway 25 between 3-7 PM MDT / 4-8 PM CDT.

A Blizzard Warning, High Wind Warning and Winter Weather Advisory
are in effect for varying portions of the area beginning late this
evening and overnight.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...MONDAY THROUGH SUNDAY...

A Blizzard Warning, High Wind Warning and Winter Weather Advisory
are in effect for varying portions of the area on Monday. Please refer
to these products for further details.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation may be needed.

JTL

Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Goodland KS
415 PM MDT Sun Mar 24 2024

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0405 PM     Tornado          3 SSE Campus            39.08N 100.72W
03/24/2024                   Gove               KS   Law Enforcement

            reported about a mile south of MP 77 on
            I-70.

&&

JTL

Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Goodland KS
419 PM MDT Sun Mar 24 2024

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0412 PM     Tornado          3 SSW Campus            39.09N 100.76W
03/24/2024                   Gove               KS   Dept of Highways

            saw second tornado develop to west of first
            one, possibly near County Road BB east of
            Oakley.

&&

JTL

Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Goodland KS
432 PM MDT Sun Mar 24 2024

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0422 PM     Hail             3 ENE Clayton           39.75N 100.13W
03/24/2024  E0.75 inch       Norton             KS   Public

            Report from mPING: Dime (0.75 in.).

&&

JTL

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Goodland KS
533 PM CDT Sun Mar 24 2024

KSZ003-004-242300-
Norton KS-Decatur KS-
533 PM CDT Sun Mar 24 2024

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHERN NORTON AND NORTHEASTERN
DECATUR COUNTIES THROUGH 600 PM CDT...

At 532 PM CDT, trained weather spotters reported a strong
thunderstorm over Clayton, or 16 miles southwest of Norton, moving
northeast at 25 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and nickel size hail.

SOURCE...Trained weather spotters reported nickel size hail near
         Clayton.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to outdoor objects is
         possible.

This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of northern Norton and
northeastern Decatur Counties, including the following locations...
Reager.

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.

To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service
office in Goodland.

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LAT...LON 3961 10017 3976 10032 4000 10020 4000 10002
      3986 9974
TIME...MOT...LOC 2232Z 231DEG 21KT 3974 10018

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.88 IN
MAX WIND GUST...55 MPH

Trigg

Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Goodland KS
437 PM MDT Sun Mar 24 2024

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0430 PM     Dust Storm       3 WSW Park              39.10N 100.41W
03/24/2024                   Gove               KS   Law Enforcement

            50ft. visibility reported at MM 98 and 99 on
            I-70 due to blowing dust from thunderstorm
            winds.

&&

JTL

Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Goodland KS
439 PM MDT Sun Mar 24 2024

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0427 PM     Hail             1 SSW Campus            39.11N 100.75W
03/24/2024  E1.00 inch       Gove               KS   Law Enforcement

            based on webcams the hail is starting to
            accumulate on I-70.

&&

JTL