High Wind Warning 6, NWS Goodland, KS

938 
WWUS73 KGLD 171759
NPWGLD

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Goodland KS
1059 AM MST Wed Dec 17 2025

COZ090>092-KSZ001>004-013>016-027>029-041-042-NEZ079>081-180600-
/O.CON.KGLD.HW.W.0006.251218T0000Z-251219T0000Z/
Yuma-Kit Carson-Cheyenne-Cheyenne-Rawlins-Decatur-Norton-Sherman-
Thomas-Sheridan-Graham-Wallace-Logan-Gove-Greeley-Wichita-Dundy-
Hitchcock-Red Willow-
Including the cities of Burlington, Goodland, Norton, St.
Francis, Leoti, Oakley, Bird City, Palisade, Stratton Ne,
Benkelman, Tribune, Hoxie, Atwood, Yuma, Oberlin, Quinter,
Culbertson, Hill City, Grinnell, McCook, Trenton, Arapahoe, Wray,
Colby, Sharon Springs, Grainfield, and Cheyenne Wells
1059 AM MST Wed Dec 17 2025 /1159 AM CST Wed Dec 17 2025/

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM MST /6 PM CST/ THIS 
AFTERNOON TO 5 PM MST /6 PM CST/ THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of east central and northeast Colorado, northwest 
  and west central Kansas, and southwest Nebraska.

* WHEN...From 5 PM MST /6 PM CST/ this afternoon to 5 PM MST /6 PM 
  CST/ Thursday.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and 
  cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for 
  high profile vehicles. Plumes of blowing dust will create pockets 
  of low visibility. Visibilities will likely change rapidly over 
  short distances, making travel hazardous in these areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Two rounds of strong winds are forecast. The 
  first is Wednesday evening as a front passes, the second is 
  shortly after sunrise Thursday morning. Do not lower your guard 
  due to the brief lull in the winds!

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to 
the onset of winds.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

KAK

419 
WWUS73 KGLD 180333
NPWGLD

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Goodland KS
833 PM MST Wed Dec 17 2025

COZ090>092-KSZ001>004-013>016-027>029-041-042-NEZ079>081-181230-
/O.CON.KGLD.HW.W.0006.000000T0000Z-251219T0000Z/
Yuma-Kit Carson-Cheyenne-Cheyenne-Rawlins-Decatur-Norton-Sherman-
Thomas-Sheridan-Graham-Wallace-Logan-Gove-Greeley-Wichita-Dundy-
Hitchcock-Red Willow-
Including the cities of Trenton, Norton, Colby, Grinnell,
Burlington, Arapahoe, Grainfield, Yuma, Culbertson, Bird City,
Atwood, Quinter, Stratton Ne, Palisade, Sharon Springs, Oakley,
Wray, Cheyenne Wells, Benkelman, Leoti, Tribune, McCook, Oberlin,
St. Francis, Hoxie, Hill City, and Goodland
833 PM MST Wed Dec 17 2025 /933 PM CST Wed Dec 17 2025/

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST /6 PM CST/ 
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of east central and northeast Colorado, northwest 
  and west central Kansas, and southwest Nebraska.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM MST /6 PM CST/ Thursday.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and 
  cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for 
  high profile vehicles. Plumes of blowing dust will create pockets 
  of low visibility. Visibilities will likely change rapidly over 
  short distances, making travel hazardous in these areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Several reports of wind gusts exceeding 65 
  mph have been received in portions of Northeast Colorado and 
  southwest Nebraska

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to 
the onset of winds.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

JRM

479 
WWUS73 KGLD 180420
NPWGLD

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Goodland KS
920 PM MST Wed Dec 17 2025

COZ090-091-KSZ001-013-NEZ079-181230-
/O.NEW.KGLD.DU.W.0008.251218T0420Z-251218T0900Z/
/O.CON.KGLD.HW.W.0006.000000T0000Z-251219T0000Z/
Yuma-Kit Carson-Cheyenne-Sherman-Dundy-
Including the cities of Yuma, Wray, Bird City, St. Francis,
Benkelman, Burlington, and Goodland
920 PM MST Wed Dec 17 2025 /1020 PM CST Wed Dec 17 2025/

...BLOWING DUST WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM MST /3 AM CST/ 
THURSDAY...
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST /6 PM CST/ 
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Warning, widespread blowing dust and 
  brown out conditions. For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 
  30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 70 mph. Isolated wind gusts around 
  80 mph are possible, mainly associated with weak rain showers in 
  the area.

* WHERE...In Colorado, Kit Carson and Yuma Counties. In Kansas, 
  Cheyenne and Sherman Counties. In Nebraska, Dundy County.

* WHEN...For the Blowing Dust Warning, until 2 AM MST /3 AM CST/ 
  Thursday. For the High Wind Warning, until 5 PM MST /6 PM CST/ 
  Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Severely limited visibilities are expected due to plumes 
  of blowing dust. Travel will be dangerous and possibly 
  life-threatening. Poor air quality may cause issues for people 
  with respiratory problems. High winds may move loose debris, 
  damage property and cause power outages. Visibilities will likely 
  change rapidly over short distances, making travel hazardous in 
  these areas.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Blowing dust can significantly lower air quality and it is 
encouraged that you take preventative measures 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.

Be ready for a sudden drop in visibility to near zero. If you 
encounter blowing dust or blowing sand on the roadway or see it 
approaching, pull off the road as far as possible and put your 
vehicle in park. Turn the lights all the way off and keep foot off 
the brake pedal. Remember, 'Pull Aside, Stay Alive'.

Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to 
the onset of winds.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

COZ092-KSZ002>004-014>016-027>029-041-042-NEZ080-081-181230-
/O.CON.KGLD.HW.W.0006.000000T0000Z-251219T0000Z/
Cheyenne-Rawlins-Decatur-Norton-Thomas-Sheridan-Graham-Wallace-
Logan-Gove-Greeley-Wichita-Hitchcock-Red Willow-
Including the cities of Trenton, Norton, Colby, Grinnell,
Arapahoe, Grainfield, Culbertson, Atwood, Quinter, Stratton Ne,
Palisade, Sharon Springs, Oakley, Cheyenne Wells, Leoti, Tribune,
McCook, Oberlin, Hoxie, and Hill City
920 PM MST Wed Dec 17 2025 /1020 PM CST Wed Dec 17 2025/

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST /6 PM CST/ 
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 70 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of east central Colorado, northwest and west 
  central Kansas, and southwest Nebraska.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM MST /6 PM CST/ Thursday.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and 
  cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for 
  high profile vehicles. Plumes of blowing dust will create pockets 
  of low visibility. Visibilities will likely change rapidly over 
  short distances, making travel hazardous in these areas.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to 
the onset of winds.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

JRM

215 
WWUS73 KGLD 180504
NPWGLD

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Goodland KS
1004 PM MST Wed Dec 17 2025

COZ090-091-KSZ001-013-NEZ079-181315-
/O.CON.KGLD.DU.W.0008.000000T0000Z-251218T0900Z/
/O.CON.KGLD.HW.W.0006.000000T0000Z-251219T0000Z/
Yuma-Kit Carson-Cheyenne-Sherman-Dundy-
Including the cities of Wray, Benkelman, Goodland, Yuma,
Burlington, St. Francis, and Bird City
1004 PM MST Wed Dec 17 2025 /1104 PM CST Wed Dec 17 2025/

...BLOWING DUST WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM MST /3 AM CST/ 
THURSDAY...
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST /6 PM CST/ 
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Warning, widespread blowing dust and 
  brown out conditions. For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 
  30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 80 mph.

* WHERE...In Colorado, Kit Carson and Yuma Counties. In Kansas, 
  Cheyenne and Sherman Counties. In Nebraska, Dundy County.

* WHEN...For the Blowing Dust Warning, until 2 AM MST /3 AM CST/ 
  Thursday. For the High Wind Warning, until 5 PM MST /6 PM CST/ 
  Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Severely limited visibilities are expected. Travel will 
  be dangerous and possibly life-threatening. Poor air quality may 
  cause issues for people with respiratory problems. High winds may 
  move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel 
  could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Plumes 
  of blowing dust will create pockets of low visibility. 
  Visibilities will likely change rapidly over short distances, 
  making travel hazardous in these areas.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Blowing dust can significantly lower air quality and it is 
encouraged that you take preventative measures 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.

Be ready for a sudden drop in visibility to near zero. If you 
encounter blowing dust or blowing sand on the roadway or see it 
approaching, pull off the road as far as possible and put your 
vehicle in park. Turn the lights all the way off and keep foot off 
the brake pedal. Remember, 'Pull Aside, Stay Alive'.

Be prepared for a prolonged period of poor air quality due to 
blowing dust.

Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to 
the onset of winds.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

COZ092-KSZ002>004-014>016-027>029-041-042-NEZ080-081-181315-
/O.CON.KGLD.HW.W.0006.000000T0000Z-251219T0000Z/
Cheyenne-Rawlins-Decatur-Norton-Thomas-Sheridan-Graham-Wallace-
Logan-Gove-Greeley-Wichita-Hitchcock-Red Willow-
Including the cities of Norton, Tribune, Hill City, Grinnell,
Stratton Ne, Trenton, McCook, Quinter, Leoti, Arapahoe, Hoxie,
Palisade, Culbertson, Sharon Springs, Oakley, Grainfield,
Oberlin, Cheyenne Wells, Atwood, and Colby
1004 PM MST Wed Dec 17 2025 /1104 PM CST Wed Dec 17 2025/

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST /6 PM CST/ 
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 80 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of east central Colorado, northwest and west 
  central Kansas, and southwest Nebraska.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM MST /6 PM CST/ Thursday.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and 
  cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for 
  high profile vehicles. Plumes of blowing dust will create pockets 
  of low visibility. Visibilities will likely change rapidly over 
  short distances, making travel hazardous in these areas.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to 
the onset of winds.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

Trigg

246 
WWUS73 KGLD 180515
NPWGLD

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Goodland KS
1015 PM MST Wed Dec 17 2025

COZ092-KSZ002-003-014-015-027>029-041-042-NEZ080-081-181315-
/O.EXA.KGLD.DU.W.0008.000000T0000Z-251218T0900Z/
/O.CON.KGLD.HW.W.0006.000000T0000Z-251219T0000Z/
Cheyenne-Rawlins-Decatur-Thomas-Sheridan-Wallace-Logan-Gove-
Greeley-Wichita-Hitchcock-Red Willow-
Including the cities of Tribune, Culbertson, Trenton, Atwood,
Quinter, Stratton Ne, Colby, McCook, Palisade, Cheyenne Wells,
Oberlin, Hoxie, Sharon Springs, Oakley, Grinnell, Leoti,
Arapahoe, and Grainfield
1015 PM MST Wed Dec 17 2025 /1115 PM CST Wed Dec 17 2025/

...BLOWING DUST WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM MST /3 AM CST/ 
THURSDAY...
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST /6 PM CST/ 
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Warning, widespread blowing dust and 
  brown out conditions. For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 
  30 to 50 mph with gusts up to 80 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of east central Colorado, northwest and west 
  central Kansas, and southwest Nebraska.

* WHEN...For the Blowing Dust Warning, until 2 AM MST /3 AM CST/ 
  Thursday. For the High Wind Warning, until 5 PM MST /6 PM CST/ 
  Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Severely limited visibilities are expected. Travel will 
  be dangerous and possibly life-threatening. Poor air quality may 
  cause issues for people with respiratory problems. High winds may 
  move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel 
  could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Plumes 
  of blowing dust will create pockets of low visibility. 
  Visibilities will likely change rapidly over short distances, 
  making travel hazardous in these areas.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Blowing dust can significantly lower air quality and it is 
encouraged that you take preventative measures 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.

Be ready for a sudden drop in visibility to near zero. If you 
encounter blowing dust or blowing sand on the roadway or see it 
approaching, pull off the road as far as possible and put your 
vehicle in park. Turn the lights all the way off and keep foot off 
the brake pedal. Remember, 'Pull Aside, Stay Alive'.

Be prepared for a prolonged period of poor air quality due to 
blowing dust.

Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to 
the onset of winds.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

COZ090-091-KSZ001-013-NEZ079-181315-
/O.CON.KGLD.DU.W.0008.000000T0000Z-251218T0900Z/
/O.CON.KGLD.HW.W.0006.000000T0000Z-251219T0000Z/
Yuma-Kit Carson-Cheyenne-Sherman-Dundy-
Including the cities of Yuma, Wray, Bird City, St. Francis,
Benkelman, Burlington, and Goodland
1015 PM MST Wed Dec 17 2025 /1115 PM CST Wed Dec 17 2025/

...BLOWING DUST WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM MST /3 AM CST/ 
THURSDAY...
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST /6 PM CST/ 
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Warning, widespread blowing dust and 
  brown out conditions. For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 
  30 to 50 mph with gusts up to 80 mph.

* WHERE...In Colorado, Kit Carson and Yuma Counties. In Kansas, 
  Cheyenne and Sherman Counties. In Nebraska, Dundy County.

* WHEN...For the Blowing Dust Warning, until 2 AM MST /3 AM CST/ 
  Thursday. For the High Wind Warning, until 5 PM MST /6 PM CST/ 
  Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Severely limited visibilities are expected. Travel will 
  be dangerous and possibly life-threatening. Poor air quality may 
  cause issues for people with respiratory problems. High winds may 
  move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel 
  could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Plumes 
  of blowing dust will create pockets of low visibility. 
  Visibilities will likely change rapidly over short distances, 
  making travel hazardous in these areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...0 mph.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Blowing dust can significantly lower air quality and it is 
encouraged that you take preventative measures 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.

Be ready for a sudden drop in visibility to near zero. If you 
encounter blowing dust or blowing sand on the roadway or see it 
approaching, pull off the road as far as possible and put your 
vehicle in park. Turn the lights all the way off and keep foot off 
the brake pedal. Remember, 'Pull Aside, Stay Alive'.

Be prepared for a prolonged period of poor air quality due to 
blowing dust.

Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to 
the onset of winds.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

KSZ004-016-181315-
/O.CON.KGLD.HW.W.0006.000000T0000Z-251219T0000Z/
Norton-Graham-
Including the cities of Hill City and Norton
1115 PM CST Wed Dec 17 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 50 mph with gusts up to 80 mph.

* WHERE...Graham and Norton Counties.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and 
  cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for 
  high profile vehicles. Plumes of blowing dust will create pockets 
  of low visibility. Visibilities will likely change rapidly over 
  short distances, making travel hazardous in these areas.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to 
the onset of winds.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

JRM

838 
WWUS73 KGLD 180853
NPWGLD

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Goodland KS
153 AM MST Thu Dec 18 2025

COZ090>092-KSZ001>003-013>015-027>029-041-042-NEZ079>081-182100-
/O.EXP.KGLD.DU.W.0008.000000T0000Z-251218T0900Z/
/O.CON.KGLD.HW.W.0006.000000T0000Z-251219T0000Z/
Yuma-Kit Carson-Cheyenne-Cheyenne-Rawlins-Decatur-Sherman-Thomas-
Sheridan-Wallace-Logan-Gove-Greeley-Wichita-Dundy-Hitchcock-Red
Willow-
Including the cities of Tribune, St. Francis, Grinnell, Stratton
Ne, Trenton, McCook, Wray, Quinter, Yuma, Burlington, Leoti,
Arapahoe, Hoxie, Palisade, Culbertson, Sharon Springs, Oakley,
Grainfield, Oberlin, Cheyenne Wells, Bird City, Atwood, Colby,
Benkelman, and Goodland
153 AM MST Thu Dec 18 2025 /253 AM CST Thu Dec 18 2025/

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST /6 PM CST/ 
THIS AFTERNOON...
...BLOWING DUST WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 2 AM MST /3 AM CST/ EARLY 
THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of east central and northeast Colorado, northwest 
  and west central Kansas, and southwest Nebraska.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM MST /6 PM CST/ this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and 
  cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for 
  high profile vehicles. Plumes of blowing dust will create pockets 
  of low visibility. Visibilities will likely change rapidly over 
  short distances, making travel hazardous in these areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest of the winds are currently 
  forecast to be along and east of a Hitchcock to Wichita county 
  line. Winds are forecast to gradual weaken from west to east 
  starting in the early afternoon before waning completely by 6pm CT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to 
the onset of winds.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

KSZ004-016-182100-
/O.CON.KGLD.HW.W.0006.000000T0000Z-251219T0000Z/
Norton-Graham-
Including the cities of Hill City and Norton
253 AM CST Thu Dec 18 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph.

* WHERE...Graham and Norton Counties.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and 
  cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for 
  high profile vehicles. Plumes of blowing dust will create pockets 
  of low visibility. Visibilities will likely change rapidly over 
  short distances, making travel hazardous in these areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest of the winds are currently 
  forecast to be along and east of a Hitchcock to Wichita county 
  line. Winds are forecast to gradual weaken from west to east 
  starting in the early afternoon before waning completely by 6pm CT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to 
the onset of winds.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

Trigg

757 
WWUS73 KGLD 180853 RRA
NPWGLD

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Goodland KS
153 AM MST Thu Dec 18 2025

COZ090>092-KSZ001>004-013>016-027>029-041-042-NEZ079>081-182100-
/O.CON.KGLD.HW.W.0006.000000T0000Z-251219T0000Z/
Yuma-Kit Carson-Cheyenne-Cheyenne-Rawlins-Decatur-Norton-Sherman-
Thomas-Sheridan-Graham-Wallace-Logan-Gove-Greeley-Wichita-Dundy-
Hitchcock-Red Willow-
Including the cities of Norton, Tribune, St. Francis, Hill City,
Grinnell, Stratton Ne, Trenton, McCook, Wray, Quinter, Yuma,
Burlington, Leoti, Arapahoe, Hoxie, Palisade, Culbertson, Sharon
Springs, Oakley, Grainfield, Oberlin, Cheyenne Wells, Bird City,
Atwood, Colby, Benkelman, and Goodland
153 AM MST Thu Dec 18 2025 /253 AM CST Thu Dec 18 2025/

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST /6 PM CST/ 
THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of east central and northeast Colorado, northwest 
  and west central Kansas, and southwest Nebraska.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM MST /6 PM CST/ this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and 
  cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for 
  high profile vehicles. Plumes of blowing dust will create pockets 
  of low visibility. Visibilities will likely change rapidly over 
  short distances, making travel hazardous in these areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest of the winds are currently 
  forecast to be along and east of a Hitchcock to Wichita county 
  line. Winds are forecast to gradual weaken from west to east 
  starting in the early afternoon before waning completely by 6pm CT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to 
the onset of winds.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and 
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution 
if you must drive.

Blowing dust can significantly lower air quality and it is 
encouraged that you take preventative measures 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.

&&

$$

Trigg

446 
WWUS73 KGLD 181338
NPWGLD

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Goodland KS
638 AM MST Thu Dec 18 2025

COZ090>092-KSZ001>004-013>016-027>029-041-042-NEZ079>081-182200-
/O.CON.KGLD.HW.W.0006.000000T0000Z-251219T0000Z/
Yuma-Kit Carson-Cheyenne-Cheyenne-Rawlins-Decatur-Norton-Sherman-
Thomas-Sheridan-Graham-Wallace-Logan-Gove-Greeley-Wichita-Dundy-
Hitchcock-Red Willow-
Including the cities of Norton, Tribune, St. Francis, Hill City,
Grinnell, Stratton Ne, Trenton, McCook, Wray, Quinter, Yuma,
Burlington, Leoti, Arapahoe, Hoxie, Palisade, Culbertson, Sharon
Springs, Oakley, Grainfield, Oberlin, Cheyenne Wells, Bird City,
Atwood, Colby, Benkelman, and Goodland
638 AM MST Thu Dec 18 2025 /738 AM CST Thu Dec 18 2025/

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST /6 PM CST/ 
THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of east central and northeast Colorado, northwest 
  and west central Kansas, and southwest Nebraska.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM MST /6 PM CST/ this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and 
  cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for 
  high profile vehicles. Plumes of blowing dust will create pockets 
  of low visibility. Visibilities will likely change rapidly over 
  short distances, making travel hazardous in these areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest of the winds are currently 
  forecast to be along and east of a Hitchcock to Wichita county 
  line. Winds are forecast to gradual weaken from west to east 
  starting in the early afternoon before waning completely by 6pm 
  central time.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to 
the onset of winds.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and 
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution 
if you must drive.

Blowing dust can significantly lower air quality and it is 
encouraged that you take preventative measures 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.

&&

$$

Trigg

647 
WWUS73 KGLD 181407
NPWGLD

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Goodland KS
707 AM MST Thu Dec 18 2025

COZ090>092-KSZ001>004-013>016-027>029-041-042-NEZ079>081-182300-
/O.CON.KGLD.HW.W.0006.000000T0000Z-251219T0000Z/
Yuma-Kit Carson-Cheyenne-Cheyenne-Rawlins-Decatur-Norton-Sherman-
Thomas-Sheridan-Graham-Wallace-Logan-Gove-Greeley-Wichita-Dundy-
Hitchcock-Red Willow-
Including the cities of Grinnell, McCook, Norton, Oakley,
Oberlin, Atwood, Hoxie, Bird City, Leoti, Trenton, Tribune,
Benkelman, Cheyenne Wells, Burlington, Colby, Hill City, Yuma,
Arapahoe, Wray, Sharon Springs, Stratton Ne, Culbertson,
Goodland, Quinter, St. Francis, Grainfield, and Palisade
707 AM MST Thu Dec 18 2025 /807 AM CST Thu Dec 18 2025/

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST /6 PM CST/ 
THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 75 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of east central and northeast Colorado, northwest 
  and west central Kansas, and southwest Nebraska.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM MST /6 PM CST/ this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and 
  cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for 
  high profile vehicles. Plumes of blowing dust will create pockets 
  of low visibility. Visibilities will likely change rapidly over 
  short distances, making travel hazardous in these areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest of the winds are currently 
  forecast to be along and east of a Hitchcock to Wichita county 
  line. Winds are forecast to gradual weaken from west to east 
  starting in the early afternoon before waning completely by 6pm 
  central time.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to 
the onset of winds.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and 
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution 
if you must drive.

Blowing dust can significantly lower air quality and it is 
encouraged that you take preventative measures 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.

&&

$$

KAK

604 
WWUS73 KGLD 181437
NPWGLD

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Goodland KS
737 AM MST Thu Dec 18 2025

COZ090>092-KSZ001>004-013>016-027>029-041-042-NEZ079>081-190000-
/O.CON.KGLD.HW.W.0006.000000T0000Z-251219T0000Z/
Yuma-Kit Carson-Cheyenne-Cheyenne-Rawlins-Decatur-Norton-Sherman-
Thomas-Sheridan-Graham-Wallace-Logan-Gove-Greeley-Wichita-Dundy-
Hitchcock-Red Willow-
Including the cities of Grinnell, McCook, Norton, Oakley,
Oberlin, Atwood, Hoxie, Bird City, Leoti, Trenton, Tribune,
Benkelman, Cheyenne Wells, Burlington, Colby, Hill City, Yuma,
Arapahoe, Wray, Sharon Springs, Stratton Ne, Culbertson,
Goodland, Quinter, St. Francis, Grainfield, and Palisade
737 AM MST Thu Dec 18 2025 /837 AM CST Thu Dec 18 2025/

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST /6 PM CST/ 
THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of east central and northeast Colorado, northwest 
  and west central Kansas, and southwest Nebraska.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM MST /6 PM CST/ this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and 
  cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for 
  high profile vehicles. Plumes of blowing dust will create pockets 
  of low visibility. Visibilities will likely change rapidly over 
  short distances, making travel hazardous in these areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest of the winds are currently 
  forecast to be along and east of a Hitchcock to Wichita county 
  line. Winds are forecast to gradual weaken from west to east 
  starting in the early afternoon before waning completely by 6pm 
  central time.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to 
the onset of winds.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and 
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution 
if you must drive.

Blowing dust can significantly lower air quality and it is 
encouraged that you take preventative measures 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.

&&

$$

KAK

444 
WWUS73 KGLD 181448
NPWGLD

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Goodland KS
848 AM CST Thu Dec 18 2025

KSZ003-004-NEZ080-081-182300-
/O.NEW.KGLD.DU.W.0009.251218T1448Z-251218T2100Z/
/O.CON.KGLD.HW.W.0006.000000T0000Z-251219T0000Z/
Decatur-Norton-Hitchcock-Red Willow-
Including the cities of Culbertson, Palisade, Norton, Stratton
Ne, Oberlin, McCook, and Trenton
848 AM CST Thu Dec 18 2025

...BLOWING DUST WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CST THIS AFTERNOON...
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Warning, widespread blowing dust and 
  brown out conditions. For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 
  35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph.

* WHERE...In Kansas, Decatur and Norton Counties. In Nebraska, 
  Hitchcock and Red Willow Counties.

* WHEN...For the Blowing Dust Warning, until 3 PM CST this 
  afternoon. For the High Wind Warning, until 6 PM CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Severely limited visibilities are expected. Travel will 
  be dangerous and possibly life-threatening. Poor air quality may 
  cause issues for people with respiratory problems. High winds may 
  move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel 
  could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Plumes 
  of blowing dust will create pockets of low visibility. 
  Visibilities will likely change rapidly over short distances, 
  making travel hazardous in these areas.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Be ready for a sudden drop in visibility to near zero. If you 
encounter blowing dust or blowing sand on the roadway or see it 
approaching, pull off the road as far as possible and put your 
vehicle in park. Turn the lights all the way off and keep foot off 
the brake pedal. Remember, 'Pull Aside, Stay Alive'.

Be prepared for a prolonged period of poor air quality due to 
blowing dust.

Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to 
the onset of winds.

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and 
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution 
if you must drive.

Blowing dust can significantly lower air quality and it is 
encouraged that you take preventative measures 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.

&&

$$

COZ090>092-KSZ001-002-013>016-027>029-041-042-NEZ079-182300-
/O.CON.KGLD.HW.W.0006.000000T0000Z-251219T0000Z/
Yuma-Kit Carson-Cheyenne-Cheyenne-Rawlins-Sherman-Thomas-Sheridan-
Graham-Wallace-Logan-Gove-Greeley-Wichita-Dundy-
Including the cities of Colby, Goodland, Hoxie, St. Francis,
Sharon Springs, Atwood, Benkelman, Burlington, Grinnell, Quinter,
Oakley, Bird City, Tribune, Wray, Cheyenne Wells, Hill City,
Leoti, Grainfield, Yuma, and Arapahoe
748 AM MST Thu Dec 18 2025 /848 AM CST Thu Dec 18 2025/

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST /6 PM CST/ 
THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of east central and northeast Colorado, northwest 
  and west central Kansas, and southwest Nebraska.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM MST /6 PM CST/ this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and 
  cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for 
  high profile vehicles. Plumes of blowing dust will create pockets 
  of low visibility. Visibilities will likely change rapidly over 
  short distances, making travel hazardous in these areas.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to 
the onset of winds.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and 
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution 
if you must drive.

Blowing dust can significantly lower air quality and it is 
encouraged that you take preventative measures 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.

&&

$$

JRM

955 
WWUS73 KGLD 181533
NPWGLD

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Goodland KS
933 AM CST Thu Dec 18 2025

KSZ003-004-NEZ080-081-182345-
/O.CON.KGLD.DU.W.0009.000000T0000Z-251218T2100Z/
/O.CON.KGLD.HW.W.0006.000000T0000Z-251219T0000Z/
Decatur-Norton-Hitchcock-Red Willow-
Including the cities of McCook, Norton, Trenton, Oberlin,
Stratton Ne, Culbertson, and Palisade
933 AM CST Thu Dec 18 2025

...BLOWING DUST WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CST THIS 
AFTERNOON...
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Warning, widespread blowing dust and 
  brown out conditions. For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 
  35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 75 mph.

* WHERE...In Kansas, Decatur and Norton Counties. In Nebraska, 
  Hitchcock and Red Willow Counties.

* WHEN...For the Blowing Dust Warning, until 3 PM CST this 
  afternoon. For the High Wind Warning, until 6 PM CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Severely limited visibilities are expected. Travel will 
  be dangerous and possibly life-threatening. Poor air quality may 
  cause issues for people with respiratory problems. High winds may 
  move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel 
  could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Plumes 
  of blowing dust will create pockets of low visibility. 
  Visibilities will likely change rapidly over short distances, 
  making travel hazardous in these areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...We have had reports of blowing dust in Red 
  Willow and Norton county as of 9:30am CT. Norton county has had a 
  gust to 67 mph at 9:18am CT, Red Willow county has reported 67 mph 
  at 9:17am CT, and Hitchcock county has reported 74 mph wind gusts 
  at 8:47am CT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Be ready for a sudden drop in visibility to near zero. If you 
encounter blowing dust or blowing sand on the roadway or see it 
approaching, pull off the road as far as possible and put your 
vehicle in park. Turn the lights all the way off and keep foot off 
the brake pedal. Remember, 'Pull Aside, Stay Alive'.

Be prepared for a prolonged period of poor air quality due to 
blowing dust.

Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to 
the onset of winds.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and 
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution 
if you must drive.

Blowing dust can significantly lower air quality and it is 
encouraged that you take preventative measures 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.

&&

$$

COZ090>092-KSZ001-002-013>016-027>029-041-042-NEZ079-182345-
/O.CON.KGLD.HW.W.0006.000000T0000Z-251219T0000Z/
Yuma-Kit Carson-Cheyenne-Cheyenne-Rawlins-Sherman-Thomas-Sheridan-
Graham-Wallace-Logan-Gove-Greeley-Wichita-Dundy-
Including the cities of Grinnell, Oakley, Atwood, Hoxie, Bird
City, Leoti, Tribune, Benkelman, Cheyenne Wells, Burlington,
Colby, Hill City, Yuma, Arapahoe, Wray, Sharon Springs, Goodland,
Quinter, St. Francis, and Grainfield
833 AM MST Thu Dec 18 2025 /933 AM CST Thu Dec 18 2025/

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST /6 PM CST/ 
THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of east central and northeast Colorado, northwest 
  and west central Kansas, and southwest Nebraska.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM MST /6 PM CST/ this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and 
  cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for 
  high profile vehicles. Plumes of blowing dust will create pockets 
  of low visibility. Visibilities will likely change rapidly over 
  short distances, making travel hazardous in these areas.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to 
the onset of winds.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and 
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution 
if you must drive.

Blowing dust can significantly lower air quality and it is 
encouraged that you take preventative measures 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.

&&

$$

KAK

676 
WWUS73 KGLD 181548
NPWGLD

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Goodland KS
948 AM CST Thu Dec 18 2025

KSZ001-002-014>016-029-NEZ079-190000-
/O.EXA.KGLD.DU.W.0009.000000T0000Z-251218T2100Z/
/O.CON.KGLD.HW.W.0006.000000T0000Z-251219T0000Z/
Cheyenne-Rawlins-Thomas-Sheridan-Graham-Gove-Dundy-
Including the cities of Colby, Grinnell, Hoxie, Quinter, St.
Francis, Hill City, Atwood, Benkelman, Bird City, and Grainfield
948 AM CST Thu Dec 18 2025 /848 AM MST Thu Dec 18 2025/

...BLOWING DUST WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CST /2 PM MST/ THIS 
AFTERNOON...
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ 
THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Warning, widespread blowing dust and 
  brown out conditions. For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 
  30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 70 mph.

* WHERE...In Kansas, Cheyenne, Graham, Rawlins, Sheridan, Thomas, 
  and Gove Counties. In Nebraska, Dundy County.

* WHEN...For the Blowing Dust Warning, until 3 PM CST /2 PM MST/ 
  this afternoon. For the High Wind Warning, until 6 PM CST /5 PM 
  MST/ this evening.

* IMPACTS...Severely limited visibilities are expected. Travel will 
  be dangerous and possibly life-threatening. Poor air quality may 
  cause issues for people with respiratory problems. High winds may 
  move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel 
  could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Plumes 
  of blowing dust will create pockets of low visibility. 
  Visibilities will likely change rapidly over short distances, 
  making travel hazardous in these areas.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Be ready for a sudden drop in visibility to near zero. If you 
encounter blowing dust or blowing sand on the roadway or see it 
approaching, pull off the road as far as possible and put your 
vehicle in park. Turn the lights all the way off and keep foot off 
the brake pedal. Remember, 'Pull Aside, Stay Alive'.

Be prepared for a prolonged period of poor air quality due to 
blowing dust.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and 
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution 
if you must drive.

Blowing dust can significantly lower air quality and it is 
encouraged that you take preventative measures 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.

&&

$$

KSZ003-004-NEZ080-081-190000-
/O.CON.KGLD.DU.W.0009.000000T0000Z-251218T2100Z/
/O.CON.KGLD.HW.W.0006.000000T0000Z-251219T0000Z/
Decatur-Norton-Hitchcock-Red Willow-
Including the cities of Culbertson, Palisade, Norton, Stratton
Ne, Oberlin, McCook, and Trenton
948 AM CST Thu Dec 18 2025

...BLOWING DUST WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CST THIS 
AFTERNOON...
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Warning, widespread blowing dust and 
  brown out conditions. For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 
  35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 75 mph.

* WHERE...In Kansas, Decatur and Norton Counties. In Nebraska, 
  Hitchcock and Red Willow Counties.

* WHEN...For the Blowing Dust Warning, until 3 PM CST this 
  afternoon. For the High Wind Warning, until 6 PM CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Severely limited visibilities are expected. Travel will 
  be dangerous and possibly life-threatening. Poor air quality may 
  cause issues for people with respiratory problems. High winds may 
  move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel 
  could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Plumes 
  of blowing dust will create pockets of low visibility. 
  Visibilities will likely change rapidly over short distances, 
  making travel hazardous in these areas.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Be ready for a sudden drop in visibility to near zero. If you 
encounter blowing dust or blowing sand on the roadway or see it 
approaching, pull off the road as far as possible and put your 
vehicle in park. Turn the lights all the way off and keep foot off 
the brake pedal. Remember, 'Pull Aside, Stay Alive'.

Be prepared for a prolonged period of poor air quality due to 
blowing dust.


Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and 
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution 
if you must drive.

Blowing dust can significantly lower air quality and it is 
encouraged that you take preventative measures 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.

&&

$$

COZ090>092-KSZ013-027-028-041-042-190000-
/O.CON.KGLD.HW.W.0006.000000T0000Z-251219T0000Z/
Yuma-Kit Carson-Cheyenne-Sherman-Wallace-Logan-Greeley-Wichita-
Including the cities of Wray, Goodland, Cheyenne Wells, Leoti,
Sharon Springs, Yuma, Oakley, Burlington, Tribune, and Arapahoe
848 AM MST Thu Dec 18 2025 /948 AM CST Thu Dec 18 2025/

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST /6 PM CST/ 
THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of east central and northeast Colorado and 
  northwest and west central Kansas.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM MST /6 PM CST/ this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and 
  cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for 
  high profile vehicles. Plumes of blowing dust will create pockets 
  of low visibility. Visibilities will likely change rapidly over 
  short distances, making travel hazardous in these areas.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to 
the onset of winds.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and 
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution 
if you must drive.

Blowing dust can significantly lower air quality and it is 
encouraged that you take preventative measures 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.

&&

$$

JRM

584 
WWUS73 KGLD 181637
NPWGLD

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Goodland KS
937 AM MST Thu Dec 18 2025

COZ090-KSZ013-028-190000-
/O.EXA.KGLD.DU.W.0009.000000T0000Z-251218T2100Z/
/O.CON.KGLD.HW.W.0006.000000T0000Z-251219T0000Z/
Yuma-Sherman-Logan-
Including the cities of Wray, Oakley, Goodland, and Yuma
937 AM MST Thu Dec 18 2025 /1037 AM CST Thu Dec 18 2025/

...BLOWING DUST WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM MST /3 PM CST/ THIS 
AFTERNOON...
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST /6 PM CST/ 
THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Warning, widespread blowing dust and 
  brown out conditions. For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 
  30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 70 mph.

* WHERE...In Colorado, Yuma County. In Kansas, Sherman and Logan 
  Counties.

* WHEN...For the Blowing Dust Warning, until 2 PM MST /3 PM CST/ 
  this afternoon. For the High Wind Warning, until 5 PM MST /6 PM 
  CST/ this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Severely limited visibilities are expected. Travel will 
  be dangerous and possibly life-threatening. Poor air quality may 
  cause issues for people with respiratory problems. High winds may 
  move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel 
  could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Plumes 
  of blowing dust will create pockets of low visibility. 
  Visibilities will likely change rapidly over short distances, 
  making travel hazardous in these areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...These plumes are impacting Interstate 70, 
  with one plume observed near mile marker 22.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Be ready for a sudden drop in visibility to near zero. If you 
encounter blowing dust or blowing sand on the roadway or see it 
approaching, pull off the road as far as possible and put your 
vehicle in park. Turn the lights all the way off and keep foot off 
the brake pedal. Remember, 'Pull Aside, Stay Alive'.

Be prepared for a prolonged period of poor air quality due to 
blowing dust.

Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to 
the onset of winds.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and 
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution 
if you must drive.

Blowing dust can significantly lower air quality and it is 
encouraged that you take preventative measures 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.

&&

$$

KSZ001>004-014>016-029-NEZ079>081-190000-
/O.CON.KGLD.DU.W.0009.000000T0000Z-251218T2100Z/
/O.CON.KGLD.HW.W.0006.000000T0000Z-251219T0000Z/
Cheyenne-Rawlins-Decatur-Norton-Thomas-Sheridan-Graham-Gove-Dundy-
Hitchcock-Red Willow-
Including the cities of Colby, Grinnell, Culbertson, Oberlin,
Hoxie, Palisade, Quinter, St. Francis, Hill City, Norton, Atwood,
Benkelman, Stratton Ne, Bird City, McCook, Trenton, and
Grainfield
1037 AM CST Thu Dec 18 2025 /937 AM MST Thu Dec 18 2025/

...BLOWING DUST WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CST /2 PM MST/ 
THIS AFTERNOON...
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ 
THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Warning, widespread blowing dust and 
  brown out conditions. For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 
  30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 70 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Kansas and 
  southwest Nebraska.

* WHEN...For the Blowing Dust Warning, until 3 PM CST /2 PM MST/ 
  this afternoon. For the High Wind Warning, until 6 PM CST /5 PM 
  MST/ this evening.

* IMPACTS...Severely limited visibilities are expected. Travel will 
  be dangerous and possibly life-threatening. Poor air quality may 
  cause issues for people with respiratory problems. High winds may 
  move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel 
  could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Plumes 
  of blowing dust will create pockets of low visibility. 
  Visibilities will likely change rapidly over short distances, 
  making travel hazardous in these areas.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Be ready for a sudden drop in visibility to near zero. If you 
encounter blowing dust or blowing sand on the roadway or see it 
approaching, pull off the road as far as possible and put your 
vehicle in park. Turn the lights all the way off and keep foot off 
the brake pedal. Remember, 'Pull Aside, Stay Alive'.

Be prepared for a prolonged period of poor air quality due to 
blowing dust.

Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to 
the onset of winds.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and 
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution 
if you must drive.

Blowing dust can significantly lower air quality and it is 
encouraged that you take preventative measures 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.

&&

$$

COZ091-092-KSZ027-041-042-190000-
/O.CON.KGLD.HW.W.0006.000000T0000Z-251219T0000Z/
Kit Carson-Cheyenne-Wallace-Greeley-Wichita-
Including the cities of Cheyenne Wells, Leoti, Sharon Springs,
Burlington, Tribune, and Arapahoe
937 AM MST Thu Dec 18 2025 /1037 AM CST Thu Dec 18 2025/

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST /6 PM CST/ 
THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph.

* WHERE...In Colorado, Cheyenne and Kit Carson Counties. In Kansas, 
  Greeley, Wallace, and Wichita Counties.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM MST /6 PM CST/ this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and 
  cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for 
  high profile vehicles. Plumes of blowing dust will create pockets 
  of low visibility. Visibilities will likely change rapidly over 
  short distances, making travel hazardous in these areas.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to 
the onset of winds.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and 
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution 
if you must drive.

Blowing dust can significantly lower air quality and it is 
encouraged that you take preventative measures 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.

&&

$$

JRM

386 
WWUS73 KGLD 182015
NPWGLD

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Goodland KS
115 PM MST Thu Dec 18 2025

COZ090-182115-
/O.CAN.KGLD.DU.W.0009.000000T0000Z-251218T2100Z/
/O.CAN.KGLD.HW.W.0006.000000T0000Z-251219T0000Z/
Yuma-
Including the cities of Yuma and Wray
115 PM MST Thu Dec 18 2025

...BLOWING DUST WARNING IS CANCELLED...
...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

Wind gusts have generally lowered to 50 mph or less and are expected 
to continue to lower. With the lowering of the winds, the threat for 
blowing dust is also decreasing.

$$

COZ091-092-182115-
/O.CAN.KGLD.HW.W.0006.000000T0000Z-251219T0000Z/
Kit Carson-Cheyenne-
Including the cities of Cheyenne Wells, Burlington, and Arapahoe
115 PM MST Thu Dec 18 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

Wind gusts have generally lowered to 50 mph or less and are expected 
to continue to lower.

$$

KSZ001>004-013>016-028-029-NEZ079>081-190000-
/O.CON.KGLD.DU.W.0009.000000T0000Z-251218T2100Z/
/O.CON.KGLD.HW.W.0006.000000T0000Z-251219T0000Z/
Cheyenne-Rawlins-Decatur-Norton-Sherman-Thomas-Sheridan-Graham-
Logan-Gove-Dundy-Hitchcock-Red Willow-
Including the cities of Grinnell, McCook, Norton, Oakley,
Oberlin, Atwood, Hoxie, Bird City, Trenton, Benkelman, Colby,
Hill City, Stratton Ne, Culbertson, Goodland, Quinter, St.
Francis, Grainfield, and Palisade
215 PM CST Thu Dec 18 2025 /115 PM MST Thu Dec 18 2025/

...BLOWING DUST WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CST /2 PM MST/ 
THIS AFTERNOON...
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ 
THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Warning, blowing dust and brown out 
  conditions. For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 25 to 35 
  mph with gusts up to 65 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Kansas and 
  southwest Nebraska.

* WHEN...For the Blowing Dust Warning, until 3 PM CST /2 PM MST/ 
  this afternoon. For the High Wind Warning, until 6 PM CST /5 PM 
  MST/ this evening.

* IMPACTS...Severely limited visibilities are expected. Travel will 
  be dangerous and possibly life-threatening. Poor air quality may 
  cause issues for people with respiratory problems. High winds may 
  move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel 
  could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Plumes 
  of blowing dust will create pockets of low visibility. 
  Visibilities will likely change rapidly over short distances, 
  making travel hazardous in these areas.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Be ready for a sudden drop in visibility to near zero. If you 
encounter blowing dust or blowing sand on the roadway or see it 
approaching, pull off the road as far as possible and put your 
vehicle in park. Turn the lights all the way off and keep foot off 
the brake pedal. Remember, 'Pull Aside, Stay Alive'.

Be prepared for a prolonged period of poor air quality due to 
blowing dust.

Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to 
the onset of winds.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and 
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution 
if you must drive.

Blowing dust can significantly lower air quality and it is 
encouraged that you take preventative measures 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.

&&

$$

KSZ027-041-042-190000-
/O.CON.KGLD.HW.W.0006.000000T0000Z-251219T0000Z/
Wallace-Greeley-Wichita-
Including the cities of Tribune, Sharon Springs, and Leoti
115 PM MST Thu Dec 18 2025 /215 PM CST Thu Dec 18 2025/

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST /6 PM CST/ 
THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph.

* WHERE...Greeley, Wallace, and Wichita Counties.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM MST /6 PM CST/ this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and 
  cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for 
  high profile vehicles. Plumes of blowing dust will create pockets 
  of low visibility. Visibilities will likely change rapidly over 
  short distances, making travel hazardous in these areas.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to 
the onset of winds.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and 
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution 
if you must drive.

Blowing dust can significantly lower air quality and it is 
encouraged that you take preventative measures 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.

&&

$$

KAK

688 
WWUS73 KGLD 182045
NPWGLD

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Goodland KS
245 PM CST Thu Dec 18 2025

KSZ001>004-013>016-028-029-NEZ079>081-190000-
/O.EXP.KGLD.DU.W.0009.000000T0000Z-251218T2100Z/
/O.CON.KGLD.HW.W.0006.000000T0000Z-251219T0000Z/
Cheyenne-Rawlins-Decatur-Norton-Sherman-Thomas-Sheridan-Graham-
Logan-Gove-Dundy-Hitchcock-Red Willow-
Including the cities of Grinnell, McCook, Norton, Oakley,
Oberlin, Atwood, Hoxie, Bird City, Trenton, Benkelman, Colby,
Hill City, Stratton Ne, Culbertson, Goodland, Quinter, St.
Francis, Grainfield, and Palisade
245 PM CST Thu Dec 18 2025 /145 PM MST Thu Dec 18 2025/

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ 
THIS EVENING...
...BLOWING DUST WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 3 PM CST /2 PM MST/ THIS 
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 65 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Kansas and 
  southwest Nebraska.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ this evening.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and 
  cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for 
  high profile vehicles. Plumes of blowing dust will create pockets 
  of low visibility. Visibilities will likely change rapidly over 
  short distances, making travel hazardous in these areas.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to 
the onset of winds.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and 
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution 
if you must drive.

Blowing dust can significantly lower air quality and it is 
encouraged that you take preventative measures 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.

&&

$$

KSZ027-041-042-190000-
/O.CON.KGLD.HW.W.0006.000000T0000Z-251219T0000Z/
Wallace-Greeley-Wichita-
Including the cities of Tribune, Sharon Springs, and Leoti
145 PM MST Thu Dec 18 2025 /245 PM CST Thu Dec 18 2025/

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST /6 PM CST/ 
THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 65 mph.

* WHERE...Greeley, Wallace, and Wichita Counties.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM MST /6 PM CST/ this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and 
  cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for 
  high profile vehicles. Plumes of blowing dust will create pockets 
  of low visibility. Visibilities will likely change rapidly over 
  short distances, making travel hazardous in these areas.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to 
the onset of winds.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and 
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution 
if you must drive.

Blowing dust can significantly lower air quality and it is 
encouraged that you take preventative measures 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.

&&

$$

KAK

815 
WWUS73 KGLD 182136
NPWGLD

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Goodland KS
336 PM CST Thu Dec 18 2025

KSZ001>004-013>016-027>029-041-042-NEZ079>081-182245-
/O.CAN.KGLD.HW.W.0006.000000T0000Z-251219T0000Z/
Cheyenne-Rawlins-Decatur-Norton-Sherman-Thomas-Sheridan-Graham-
Wallace-Logan-Gove-Greeley-Wichita-Dundy-Hitchcock-Red Willow-
Including the cities of Grinnell, McCook, Norton, Oakley,
Oberlin, Atwood, Hoxie, Bird City, Leoti, Trenton, Tribune,
Benkelman, Colby, Hill City, Sharon Springs, Stratton Ne,
Culbertson, Goodland, Quinter, St. Francis, Grainfield, and
Palisade
336 PM CST Thu Dec 18 2025 /236 PM MST Thu Dec 18 2025/

...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The High Wind Warning has been cancelled. Wind gusts have been 
lowering with most of the area below 50 mph. There may still be a 
few sporadic gusts to 55-60 mph through the remainder of the 
afternoon.

$$

KAK

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Goodland KS
1031 AM MST Wed Dec 17 2025

.KEY MESSAGES...

-  Increasing potential for high wind gusts, explosive fire
   growth, and dust storm conditions occurring Thursday.

-  Critical fire weather conditions may occur today, Thursday
   and Friday, with greatest risk in western areas.

&&

.SHORT TERM /THROUGH FRIDAY NIGHT/...
Issued at 1230 AM MST Wed Dec 17 2025

Forecast remains more or less on track, with wind, dust and
marginal fire weather conditions the main concerns. Today, gusty
southwest winds will commence with mixing around 17z and
continue through about 20z. Mixed layer winds suggest gusts of
40-50 mph will be possible, highest in western areas, but mixing
may be limited as high clouds increase in the afternoon.
Nonetheless, there is some critical fire weather potential if
all the parameters can come together: lowest percentile dew
points, highest percentile temperatures and highest percentile
wind gusts. Confidence is around 50% that that will happen, so
will only mention elevated conditions at this time for northeast
Colorado/adjacent areas in northwest Kansas, but with some
localized critical conditions certainly possible. High
temperatures will be in the mid to upper 60s, with perhaps a few
lower 70s in western areas with the ideal downsloping wind
direction.

Tonight, strong cold front will enter northwest portion of the
area around 03z and quickly move through the remainder of the
area by around 06z. Gusty northwest winds of 50-60 mph will
accompany the frontal passage and persist for a few hours
afterwards. Some blowing dust will also be possible. Considered
moving the High Wind Watch back to cover this potential, but
confidence is around 50% that 60 mph gusts will materialize.
Gusty winds will continue through the overnight but with gusts
more in the 30-40 mph range. Lows will range from the upper 20s
to middle 30s.

Thursday morning, should see the winds pick up around 15z as
the inversion breaks. Models still in some disagreement on where
the strongest wind gusts will occur. GFS insists the maximum
will be over western and central parts of the area, with ML
winds of 60 to 80 mph, but ECMWF and now most of the CAMS have
the highest gusts in the eastern parts of the area and slightly
lower ML winds. 3-km NAM presents a fairly reasonable compromise
between the various solutions with gusts up to 60 mph between
17z and 21Z for areas along/east of Highway 25. No changes
planned to the High Wind Watch for this cycle. The blowing dust
potential still exists with mixing heights well within range
peaking at 1.5 to 1.8 km and recent warm and dry spell priming
soils. Would expect to see a general haze once the gusts start,
with localized dust storms should the higher gusts materialize.
Confidence level is around 50% for plumes of dust which could
produce very hazardous driving conditions and brownouts.
Finally, while relative humidity minimums don't quite reach the
critical threshold, the magnitude of the winds could down power
lines which would possibly ignite wildfires, becoming very
difficult to control in the windy conditions through late
Thursday afternoon. Highs will be in the mid to upper 40s with
lows Thursday night in the 20s.

On Friday, winds will be southwest once again which will allow
temperatures to climb back into the upper 60s to lower 70s.
Afternoon relative humidity minimums will be in the teens and
20s, lowest in western areas. However, winds may not reach the
critical threshold as a capping inversion is forecast to hold
through the day, keeping peak gusts at around 25 mph. Winds
above the inversion are not much higher, so even with deeper
mixing winds would not increase much. So at this point looks to
be more of an elevated fire weather risk as opposed to critical.
Lows Friday night will be in the 30s.

&&

.LONG TERM /SATURDAY THROUGH TUESDAY/...
Issued at 1255 AM MST Wed Dec 17 2025

A progressive, energetic and largely unidirectional flow
pattern will prevail this weekend and early next week.. when a
strong (~150 knot) westerly upper level jet will be present over
the northern CONUS (40-50N latitude). With the Tri-State area
situated on the southern fringe /anticyclonic shear side/ of a
powerful upper level jet.. dry conditions are likely. Guidance
continues to suggest that above average temperatures will
prevail throughout the long term period, with a modest cooling
trend (highs in the 50's) this weekend followed by a modest
warming trend (highs in the 60's) early next week.

&&

.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z THURSDAY/...
Issued at 1027 AM MST Wed Dec 17 2025

For KGLD & KMCK... VFR and breezy for the first 6 hours of the
period with clouds generally above 15000ft and winds gusting
around 20-35 kts. Once the sun sets, there should be a brief
period where the winds either lower to 10-15 kts or go calm.
However, by 02-03Z, a cold front should move in from the
northwest, flipping winds to out of the northwest with gusts
around 40-50kts. The strongest gusts should be somewhat short
lived and lower to around 20-30 kts through the rest of the
night. Low level wind shear is expected with speeds around
50-60 kts within the lowest few hundred feet. Around 15Z, winds
are forecast to mix down to the surface and provide gusts around
35-50 kts, favoring KMCK for the higher gusts around 50 kts.
The winds are also forecast to be strong enough for blowing
dust. Be alert for rapidly changing conditions and the
possibility of brown out conditions.

&&

.GLD WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
KS...High Wind Watch from late tonight through Thursday afternoon
     for KSZ001>004-013>016-027>029-041-042.
CO...High Wind Watch from late tonight through Thursday afternoon
     for COZ090>092.
NE...High Wind Watch from late tonight through Thursday afternoon
     for NEZ079>081.

&&

SHORT TERM...024
LONG TERM...Vincent
AVIATION...KAK

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Goodland KS
144 AM MST Wed Dec 17 2025

COZ090>092-KSZ001>004-013>016-027>029-041-042-NEZ079>081-180845-
Yuma-Kit Carson-Cheyenne-Rawlins-Decatur-Norton-Sherman-Thomas-
Sheridan-Graham-Wallace-Logan-Gove-Greeley-Wichita-Dundy-Hitchcock-
Red Willow-
144 AM MST Wed Dec 17 2025 /244 AM CST Wed Dec 17 2025/

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

.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT...

Critical fire weather conditions are possible late this morning
through about mid afternoon in northeast Colorado and adjacent areas
of northwest Kansas due to gusty southwest winds and low humidity.

Tonight, a strong cold front will move through the entire area
between 8 PM and 11 PM MST (9 PM and midnight CST). Northwest winds
gusting 40-60 mph will be possible with the front and for a few hours
afterwards. Some blowing dust will be possible.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...THURSDAY THROUGH TUESDAY...

On Thursday, strong to potentially damaging wind gusts are forecast.
Northwest winds of 60 to 80 mph may occur during the morning through
mid afternoon. Areas of blowing dust and localized dust storms may
develop, resulting in brownout conditions and extremely hazardous
travel. Any wildfires which ignite will be difficult to control in
the windy and dusty conditions.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Active weather across portions of the Tri-State Area is anticipated.
Spotters are encouraged to report significant weather conditions.