High Wind Warning 1, NWS Goodland, KS

815 
WWUS73 KGLD 160240
NPWGLD

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Goodland KS
740 PM MST Thu Jan 15 2026

COZ090>092-KSZ001>004-013>016-027>029-041-042-NEZ079>081-161330-
/O.CON.KGLD.HW.W.0001.260116T0300Z-260117T0000Z/
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, Quinter, Yuma, Colby, Tribune,
Leoti, Goodland, Grainfield, Palisade, Sharon Springs,
Culbertson, Burlington, Benkelman, Hoxie, Cheyenne Wells, McCook,
Oberlin, Trenton, Oakley, Hill City, Wray, Grinnell, Bird City,
Stratton Ne, St. Francis, Arapahoe, and Atwood
740 PM MST Thu Jan 15 2026 /840 PM CST Thu Jan 15 2026/

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

* WHAT...Northwest winds 35 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/ Friday.

* 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...An initial surge of winds is forecast this 
  evening along a cold front with wind gusts of 60-70 mph. A lull in 
  the winds is forecast to occur after this before strong to 
  damaging winds return Friday morning.

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.

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

527 
WWUS73 KGLD 160335
NPWGLD

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Goodland KS
835 PM MST Thu Jan 15 2026

COZ090-091-161145-
/O.NEW.KGLD.DU.W.0001.260116T0335Z-260116T0500Z/
/O.CON.KGLD.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260117T0000Z/
Yuma-Kit Carson-
Including the cities of Wray, Burlington, and Yuma
835 PM MST Thu Jan 15 2026

...BLOWING DUST WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM MST THIS EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Warning, blowing dust resulting in 
  visibilities down to around one half mile. For the High Wind 
  Warning, northwest winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 70 mph.

* WHERE...Kit Carson and Yuma Counties.

* WHEN...For the Blowing Dust Warning, until 10 PM MST this evening. 
  For the High Wind Warning, until 5 PM MST Friday.

* 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...The area of concern is across southern Yuma 
  county into Kit Carson county. A plume of dust may be developing 
  just south of Heartstrong. Additional dust associated with the 
  cold front is forecast to impact Interstate 70 with the potential 
  for lower visibilities from Stratton towards Flagler.

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-KSZ001>004-013>016-027>029-041-042-NEZ079>081-161145-
/O.CON.KGLD.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260117T0000Z/
Cheyenne-Cheyenne-Rawlins-Decatur-Norton-Sherman-Thomas-Sheridan-
Graham-Wallace-Logan-Gove-Greeley-Wichita-Dundy-Hitchcock-Red
Willow-
Including the cities of Norton, Quinter, Leoti, Colby, Tribune,
Goodland, Grainfield, Palisade, Sharon Springs, Culbertson,
Benkelman, Hoxie, Cheyenne Wells, McCook, Oberlin, Trenton,
Oakley, Hill City, Grinnell, Bird City, Stratton Ne, St. Francis,
Arapahoe, and Atwood
835 PM MST Thu Jan 15 2026 /935 PM CST Thu Jan 15 2026/

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

* WHAT...Northwest winds 35 to 45 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/ Friday.

* 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...An initial surge of winds is forecast this 
  evening along a cold front with wind gusts of 60-70 mph. A lull in 
  the winds is forecast to occur after this before strong to 
  damaging winds return Friday morning.

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.

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

550 
WWUS73 KGLD 160423
NPWGLD

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Goodland KS
923 PM MST Thu Jan 15 2026

COZ092-KSZ013-014-027>029-041-042-161230-
/O.EXB.KGLD.DU.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260116T0700Z/
/O.CON.KGLD.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260117T0000Z/
Cheyenne-Sherman-Thomas-Wallace-Logan-Gove-Greeley-Wichita-
Including the cities of Cheyenne Wells, Grainfield, Grinnell,
Sharon Springs, Quinter, Leoti, Colby, Tribune, Oakley, Arapahoe,
and Goodland
923 PM MST Thu Jan 15 2026 /1023 PM CST Thu Jan 15 2026/

...BLOWING DUST WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MST /1 AM CST/ 
TONIGHT...
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST /6 PM CST/ 
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Warning, blowing dust down to around 
  one quarter mile visibility and brown out conditions. For the High 
  Wind Warning, northwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph.

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

* WHEN...For the Blowing Dust Warning, until midnight MST /1 AM CST/ 
  tonight. For the High Wind Warning, until 5 PM MST /6 PM CST/ 
  Friday.

* 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...Reports of pockets on quarter mile visibility 
  between Goodland and Colby. This is area is forecast to continue 
  to move south into Logan, Wallace, Greeley and Wichita counties.

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 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.

&&

$$

COZ090-091-161230-
/O.EXT.KGLD.DU.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260116T0700Z/
/O.CON.KGLD.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260117T0000Z/
Yuma-Kit Carson-
Including the cities of Wray, Burlington, and Yuma
923 PM MST Thu Jan 15 2026

...BLOWING DUST WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MST TONIGHT...
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Warning, widespread blowing dust and 
  brown out conditions. For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 
  40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 70 mph.

* WHERE...Kit Carson and Yuma Counties.

* WHEN...For the Blowing Dust Warning, until midnight MST tonight. 
  For the High Wind Warning, until 5 PM MST Friday.

* 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 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.

&&

$$

KSZ001>004-015-016-NEZ079>081-161230-
/O.CON.KGLD.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260117T0000Z/
Cheyenne-Rawlins-Decatur-Norton-Sheridan-Graham-Dundy-Hitchcock-
Red Willow-
Including the cities of Norton, Hill City, Palisade, Culbertson,
McCook, Bird City, Stratton Ne, Oberlin, St. Francis, Trenton,
Benkelman, Hoxie, and Atwood
1023 PM CST Thu Jan 15 2026 /923 PM MST Thu Jan 15 2026/

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

* WHAT...Northwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

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

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

* 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.

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

189 
WWUS73 KGLD 160502
NPWGLD

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Goodland KS
1002 PM MST Thu Jan 15 2026

COZ090-091-KSZ013-014-161415-
/O.CAN.KGLD.DU.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260116T0700Z/
/O.CON.KGLD.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260117T0000Z/
Yuma-Kit Carson-Sherman-Thomas-
Including the cities of Wray, Goodland, Colby, Burlington, and
Yuma
1002 PM MST Thu Jan 15 2026 /1102 PM CST Thu Jan 15 2026/

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST /6 PM CST/ 
FRIDAY...
...BLOWING DUST WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 70 mph.

* WHERE...In Colorado, Kit Carson and Yuma Counties. In Kansas, 
  Sherman and Thomas Counties.

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

* 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 blowing dust threat has ended for now, 
  but there are additional opportunities through Friday evening. 
  Stay alert!

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.

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.

&&

$$

COZ092-KSZ027>029-041-042-161415-
/O.CON.KGLD.DU.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260116T0700Z/
/O.CON.KGLD.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260117T0000Z/
Cheyenne-Wallace-Logan-Gove-Greeley-Wichita-
Including the cities of Arapahoe, Cheyenne Wells, Grinnell,
Tribune, Sharon Springs, Grainfield, Oakley, Quinter, and Leoti
1002 PM MST Thu Jan 15 2026 /1102 PM CST Thu Jan 15 2026/

...BLOWING DUST WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MST /1 AM 
CST/ TONIGHT...
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST /6 PM CST/ 
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Warning, blowing dust leading to 
  quarter mile or less visibility.. For the High Wind Warning, 
  northwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph.

* WHERE...In Colorado, Cheyenne County. In Kansas, Gove, Greeley, 
  Logan, Wallace, and Wichita Counties.

* WHEN...For the Blowing Dust Warning, until midnight MST /1 AM CST/ 
  tonight. For the High Wind Warning, until 5 PM MST /6 PM CST/ 
  Friday.

* 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 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.

&&

$$

KSZ001>004-015-016-NEZ079>081-161415-
/O.CON.KGLD.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260117T0000Z/
Cheyenne-Rawlins-Decatur-Norton-Sheridan-Graham-Dundy-Hitchcock-
Red Willow-
Including the cities of St. Francis, Palisade, McCook, Hill City,
Stratton Ne, Bird City, Trenton, Benkelman, Culbertson, Oberlin,
Hoxie, Atwood, and Norton
1102 PM CST Thu Jan 15 2026 /1002 PM MST Thu Jan 15 2026/

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

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

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

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

* 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.

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

721 
WWUS73 KGLD 160545
NPWGLD

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Goodland KS
1045 PM MST Thu Jan 15 2026

COZ092-KSZ027>029-041-042-161345-
/O.CAN.KGLD.DU.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260116T0700Z/
/O.CON.KGLD.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260117T0000Z/
Cheyenne-Wallace-Logan-Gove-Greeley-Wichita-
Including the cities of Cheyenne Wells, Grainfield, Grinnell,
Sharon Springs, Quinter, Leoti, Tribune, Oakley, and Arapahoe
1045 PM MST Thu Jan 15 2026 /1145 PM CST Thu Jan 15 2026/

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST /6 PM CST/ 
FRIDAY...
...BLOWING DUST WARNING IS CANCELLED...

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

* WHERE...In Colorado, Cheyenne County. In Kansas, Gove, Greeley, 
  Logan, Wallace, and Wichita Counties.

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

* 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 Blowing Dust Warning has been allowed to 
  be cancelled as winds have decreased and visibilities across the 
  area has improved.

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.

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.

&&

$$

COZ090-091-KSZ001>004-013>016-NEZ079>081-161345-
/O.CON.KGLD.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260117T0000Z/
Yuma-Kit Carson-Cheyenne-Rawlins-Decatur-Norton-Sherman-Thomas-
Sheridan-Graham-Dundy-Hitchcock-Red Willow-
Including the cities of Norton, Hill City, Palisade, Wray,
Culbertson, Goodland, McCook, Bird City, Burlington, Yuma,
Oberlin, St. Francis, Colby, Benkelman, Stratton Ne, Trenton,
Hoxie, and Atwood
1045 PM MST Thu Jan 15 2026 /1145 PM CST Thu Jan 15 2026/

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

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

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

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

* 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.

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

797 
WWUS73 KGLD 160837
NPWGLD

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Goodland KS
137 AM MST Fri Jan 16 2026

COZ090>092-KSZ001>004-013>016-027>029-041-042-NEZ079>081-162200-
/O.CON.KGLD.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260117T0000Z/
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 Cheyenne Wells, Grinnell, Wray, Bird
City, Oakley, Trenton, Benkelman, Culbertson, Palisade, Arapahoe,
Tribune, Sharon Springs, Colby, Yuma, St. Francis, Goodland, Hill
City, Stratton Ne, Oberlin, Hoxie, Atwood, Leoti, Norton, McCook,
Grainfield, Quinter, and Burlington
137 AM MST Fri Jan 16 2026 /237 AM CST Fri Jan 16 2026/

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

* WHAT...Northwest winds 30 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.

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

398 
WWUS73 KGLD 161603
NPWGLD

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Goodland KS
903 AM MST Fri Jan 16 2026

COZ090-091-KSZ001-013-170000-
/O.NEW.KGLD.DU.W.0002.260116T1603Z-260116T2300Z/
/O.CON.KGLD.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260117T0000Z/
Yuma-Kit Carson-Cheyenne-Sherman-
Including the cities of Yuma, Wray, St. Francis, Bird City,
Burlington, and Goodland
903 AM MST Fri Jan 16 2026 /1003 AM CST Fri Jan 16 2026/

...BLOWING DUST WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM MST /5 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, blowing dust and localized 
  brown out conditions possible. For the High Wind Warning, 
  northwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph.

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

* WHEN...For the Blowing Dust Warning, until 4 PM MST /5 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...A plume of dust is developing off of the burn 
  scar from the December 17th fires in Yuma county between 
  Heartstrong and Eckley.

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-NEZ079>081-170000-
/O.CON.KGLD.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260117T0000Z/
Cheyenne-Rawlins-Decatur-Norton-Thomas-Sheridan-Graham-Wallace-
Logan-Gove-Greeley-Wichita-Dundy-Hitchcock-Red Willow-
Including the cities of Arapahoe, Palisade, Grainfield, Atwood,
Hill City, Trenton, Sharon Springs, Oakley, Colby, Culbertson,
Stratton Ne, Cheyenne Wells, Quinter, Hoxie, McCook, Grinnell,
Oberlin, Benkelman, Leoti, Tribune, and Norton
903 AM MST Fri Jan 16 2026 /1003 AM CST Fri Jan 16 2026/

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

* 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/ 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.

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

124 
WWUS73 KGLD 161647
NPWGLD

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Goodland KS
1047 AM CST Fri Jan 16 2026

KSZ014-028-170000-
/O.EXA.KGLD.DU.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260116T2300Z/
/O.CON.KGLD.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260117T0000Z/
Thomas-Logan-
Including the cities of Colby and Oakley
1047 AM CST Fri Jan 16 2026

...BLOWING DUST WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 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 
  30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* WHERE...Thomas and Logan Counties.

* WHEN...For the Blowing Dust Warning, until 5 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...Multiple plumes of dust are developing along 
  Interstate 70 between Oakley and Brewster. This will impact 
  Interstate 70.

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-KSZ001-013-170000-
/O.CON.KGLD.DU.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260116T2300Z/
/O.CON.KGLD.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260117T0000Z/
Yuma-Kit Carson-Cheyenne-Sherman-
Including the cities of Yuma, Wray, St. Francis, Bird City,
Burlington, and Goodland
947 AM MST Fri Jan 16 2026 /1047 AM CST Fri Jan 16 2026/

...BLOWING DUST WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM MST /5 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 50 mph with gusts up to 70 mph.

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

* WHEN...For the Blowing Dust Warning, until 4 PM MST /5 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...Multiple plumes of dust are developing across 
  Yuma county and in western Sherman county to west of Goodland.

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>004-015-016-027-029-041-042-NEZ079>081-170000-
/O.CON.KGLD.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260117T0000Z/
Cheyenne-Rawlins-Decatur-Norton-Sheridan-Graham-Wallace-Gove-
Greeley-Wichita-Dundy-Hitchcock-Red Willow-
Including the cities of Arapahoe, Palisade, Grainfield, Atwood,
Hill City, Trenton, Sharon Springs, Culbertson, Stratton Ne,
Cheyenne Wells, Quinter, Hoxie, McCook, Grinnell, Oberlin,
Benkelman, Leoti, Tribune, and Norton
947 AM MST Fri Jan 16 2026 /1047 AM CST Fri Jan 16 2026/

...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 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.

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

726 
WWUS73 KGLD 161756
NPWGLD

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Goodland KS
1056 AM MST Fri Jan 16 2026

COZ090-091-KSZ001-013-014-028-170000-
/O.CON.KGLD.DU.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260116T2300Z/
/O.CON.KGLD.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260117T0000Z/
Yuma-Kit Carson-Cheyenne-Sherman-Thomas-Logan-
Including the cities of Colby, Yuma, Wray, St. Francis, Bird
City, Burlington, Goodland, and Oakley
1056 AM MST Fri Jan 16 2026 /1156 AM CST Fri Jan 16 2026/

...BLOWING DUST WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM MST /5 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 
  40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 75 mph.

* WHERE...In Colorado, Kit Carson and Yuma Counties. In Kansas, 
  Cheyenne, Sherman, Thomas, and Logan Counties.

* WHEN...For the Blowing Dust Warning, until 4 PM MST /5 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...Multiple plumes of blowing dust remain across 
  the area. A stronger plume is evident from Yuma county into 
  eastern Kit Carson county and western Sherman county between 
  Goodland and Kanorado where periodic reductions of visibility to 
  one half mile or less are possible along I70.  Most of the dust is 
  remaining aloft leading to more of an air quality concern.

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'.

Persons with respiratory illness should follow their physicians 
advice for dealing with high levels of dust in the air.

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>004-015-016-027-029-041-042-NEZ079>081-170000-
/O.CON.KGLD.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260117T0000Z/
Cheyenne-Rawlins-Decatur-Norton-Sheridan-Graham-Wallace-Gove-
Greeley-Wichita-Dundy-Hitchcock-Red Willow-
Including the cities of Arapahoe, Palisade, Grainfield, Atwood,
Hill City, Trenton, Sharon Springs, Culbertson, Stratton Ne,
Cheyenne Wells, Quinter, Hoxie, McCook, Grinnell, Oberlin,
Benkelman, Leoti, Tribune, and Norton
1056 AM MST Fri Jan 16 2026 /1156 AM CST Fri Jan 16 2026/

...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 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.

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

970 
WWUS73 KGLD 161806
NPWGLD

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Goodland KS
1106 AM MST Fri Jan 16 2026

KSZ027-041-042-170000-
/O.EXA.KGLD.DU.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260116T2300Z/
/O.CON.KGLD.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260117T0000Z/
Wallace-Greeley-Wichita-
Including the cities of Sharon Springs, Leoti, and Tribune
1106 AM MST Fri Jan 16 2026 /1206 PM CST Fri Jan 16 2026/

...BLOWING DUST WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM MST /5 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...Greeley, Wallace, and Wichita Counties.

* WHEN...For the Blowing Dust Warning, until 4 PM MST /5 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...Plumes of dust are developing across these 
  counties. Localized reductions of visibility around one quarter 
  mile are possible.

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'.

Persons with respiratory illness should follow their physicians 
advice for dealing with high levels of dust in the air.

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-KSZ001-013-014-028-170000-
/O.CON.KGLD.DU.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260116T2300Z/
/O.CON.KGLD.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260117T0000Z/
Yuma-Kit Carson-Cheyenne-Sherman-Thomas-Logan-
Including the cities of Colby, Yuma, Wray, St. Francis, Bird
City, Burlington, Goodland, and Oakley
1106 AM MST Fri Jan 16 2026 /1206 PM CST Fri Jan 16 2026/

...BLOWING DUST WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM MST /5 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 
  40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 75 mph.

* WHERE...In Colorado, Kit Carson and Yuma Counties. In Kansas, 
  Cheyenne, Sherman, Thomas, and Logan Counties.

* WHEN...For the Blowing Dust Warning, until 4 PM MST /5 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...Multiple plumes of blowing dust remain across 
  the area. A stronger plume is evident from Yuma county into 
  eastern Kit Carson county and western Sherman county between 
  Goodland and Kanorado where periodic reductions of visibility to 
  one half mile or less are possible along I70.  Most of the dust is 
  remaining aloft leading to more of an air quality concern.

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'.

Persons with respiratory illness should follow their physicians 
advice for dealing with high levels of dust in the air.

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>004-015-016-029-NEZ079>081-170000-
/O.CON.KGLD.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260117T0000Z/
Cheyenne-Rawlins-Decatur-Norton-Sheridan-Graham-Gove-Dundy-
Hitchcock-Red Willow-
Including the cities of Hoxie, Arapahoe, Palisade, Culbertson,
McCook, Grainfield, Benkelman, Atwood, Cheyenne Wells, Norton,
Grinnell, Hill City, Stratton Ne, Trenton, Oberlin, and Quinter
1106 AM MST Fri Jan 16 2026 /1206 PM CST Fri Jan 16 2026/

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

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

* WHERE...Portions of east central 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.

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

295 
WWUS73 KGLD 161842
NPWGLD

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Goodland KS
1142 AM MST Fri Jan 16 2026

COZ090-091-KSZ001-013-014-027-028-041-042-170000-
/O.CON.KGLD.DU.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260116T2300Z/
/O.CON.KGLD.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260117T0000Z/
Yuma-Kit Carson-Cheyenne-Sherman-Thomas-Wallace-Logan-Greeley-
Wichita-
Including the cities of Leoti, Colby, Yuma, Tribune, Wray, St.
Francis, Sharon Springs, Bird City, Burlington, Goodland, and
Oakley
1142 AM MST Fri Jan 16 2026 /1242 PM CST Fri Jan 16 2026/

...BLOWING DUST WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM MST /5 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 
  40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 75 mph.

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

* WHEN...For the Blowing Dust Warning, until 4 PM MST /5 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...Brownout conditions have been reported east 
  of Yuma, Colorado. Another area of concern is between Ruleton and 
  Kanorado along I70 in western Sherman county where brownout 
  conditions were also reported.

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'.

Persons with respiratory illness should follow their physicians 
advice for dealing with high levels of dust in the air.

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>004-015-016-029-NEZ079>081-170000-
/O.CON.KGLD.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260117T0000Z/
Cheyenne-Rawlins-Decatur-Norton-Sheridan-Graham-Gove-Dundy-
Hitchcock-Red Willow-
Including the cities of Hoxie, Arapahoe, Palisade, Culbertson,
McCook, Grainfield, Benkelman, Atwood, Cheyenne Wells, Norton,
Grinnell, Hill City, Stratton Ne, Trenton, Oberlin, and Quinter
1142 AM MST Fri Jan 16 2026 /1242 PM CST Fri Jan 16 2026/

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

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

* WHERE...Portions of east central 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.

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

387 
WWUS73 KGLD 161924
NPWGLD

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Goodland KS
1224 PM MST Fri Jan 16 2026

COZ092-170000-
/O.EXA.KGLD.DU.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260116T2300Z/
/O.CON.KGLD.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260117T0000Z/
Cheyenne-
Including the cities of Arapahoe and Cheyenne Wells
1224 PM MST Fri Jan 16 2026

...BLOWING DUST WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON...
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS 
AFTERNOON...

* 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...Cheyenne County.

* WHEN...For the Blowing Dust Warning, until 4 PM MST this 
  afternoon. For the High Wind Warning, until 5 PM MST 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...Satellite suggests plumes of blowing dust 
  developing in southern Kit Carson blowing into northeast Cheyenne 
  county Colorado. Those traveling along east along Highway 40 from 
  the town of Kit Carson to the Kansas state line be aware for 
  pockets of visibility dropping to one half mile or less.

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'.

Persons with respiratory illness should follow their physicians 
advice for dealing with high levels of dust in the air.

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-KSZ001-013-014-027-028-041-042-170000-
/O.CON.KGLD.DU.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260116T2300Z/
/O.CON.KGLD.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260117T0000Z/
Yuma-Kit Carson-Cheyenne-Sherman-Thomas-Wallace-Logan-Greeley-
Wichita-
Including the cities of Leoti, Colby, Yuma, Tribune, Wray, St.
Francis, Sharon Springs, Bird City, Burlington, Goodland, and
Oakley
1224 PM MST Fri Jan 16 2026 /124 PM CST Fri Jan 16 2026/

...BLOWING DUST WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM MST /5 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 
  40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 75 mph.

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

* WHEN...For the Blowing Dust Warning, until 4 PM MST /5 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...The area for blowing dust is now favored from 
  Yuma county down through Wichita county. Pockets of one half mile 
  visibility or less is possible.

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'.

Persons with respiratory illness should follow their physicians 
advice for dealing with high levels of dust in the air.

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.

&&

$$

KSZ002>004-015-016-029-NEZ079>081-170000-
/O.CON.KGLD.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260117T0000Z/
Rawlins-Decatur-Norton-Sheridan-Graham-Gove-Dundy-Hitchcock-Red
Willow-
Including the cities of Hoxie, Palisade, Culbertson, McCook,
Grainfield, Benkelman, Atwood, Grinnell, Norton, Stratton Ne,
Hill City, Trenton, Oberlin, and Quinter
124 PM CST Fri Jan 16 2026 /1224 PM MST Fri Jan 16 2026/

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

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

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

449 
WWUS73 KGLD 162044
NPWGLD

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Goodland KS
144 PM MST Fri Jan 16 2026

COZ090>092-KSZ001-013-014-027-028-041-042-170000-
/O.CON.KGLD.DU.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260116T2300Z/
/O.CON.KGLD.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260117T0000Z/
Yuma-Kit Carson-Cheyenne-Cheyenne-Sherman-Thomas-Wallace-Logan-
Greeley-Wichita-
Including the cities of Leoti, Colby, Yuma, Arapahoe, Tribune,
Wray, Cheyenne Wells, St. Francis, Sharon Springs, Bird City,
Burlington, Goodland, and Oakley
144 PM MST Fri Jan 16 2026 /244 PM CST Fri Jan 16 2026/

...BLOWING DUST WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM MST /5 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 possible. For the High Wind Warning, 
  northwest winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 75 mph.

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

* WHEN...For the Blowing Dust Warning, until 4 PM MST /5 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...The current favored areas for blowing dust 
  are within a large plume of dust extending from Yuma county into 
  Greeley county. This will be impacting Interstate 70 between 
  Goodland and Kanorado. Be prepared for visibilities less than one 
  half mile if traveling.

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'.

Persons with respiratory illness should follow their physicians 
advice for dealing with high levels of dust in the air.

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.

&&

$$

KSZ002>004-015-016-029-NEZ079>081-170000-
/O.CON.KGLD.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260117T0000Z/
Rawlins-Decatur-Norton-Sheridan-Graham-Gove-Dundy-Hitchcock-Red
Willow-
Including the cities of Hoxie, Palisade, Culbertson, McCook,
Grainfield, Benkelman, Atwood, Grinnell, Norton, Stratton Ne,
Hill City, Trenton, Oberlin, and Quinter
244 PM CST Fri Jan 16 2026 /144 PM MST Fri Jan 16 2026/

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

* WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 75 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.

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

210 
WWUS73 KGLD 162259
NPWGLD

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Goodland KS
359 PM MST Fri Jan 16 2026

COZ090>092-KSZ001-013-014-027-028-041-042-170000-
/O.EXP.KGLD.DU.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260116T2300Z/
/O.CON.KGLD.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260117T0000Z/
Yuma-Kit Carson-Cheyenne-Cheyenne-Sherman-Thomas-Wallace-Logan-
Greeley-Wichita-
Including the cities of Leoti, Colby, Yuma, Arapahoe, Tribune,
Wray, Cheyenne Wells, St. Francis, Sharon Springs, Bird City,
Burlington, Goodland, and Oakley
359 PM MST Fri Jan 16 2026 /459 PM CST Fri Jan 16 2026/

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST /6 PM CST/ 
THIS AFTERNOON...
...BLOWING DUST WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 4 PM MST /5 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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Conditions are improving across the area as 
  winds are forecast to gradually lighten over the next hour or two. 
  Still can't rule out very localized reductions in visibility 
  especially near open fields.

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.

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.

&&

$$

KSZ002>004-015-016-029-NEZ079>081-170000-
/O.CON.KGLD.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260117T0000Z/
Rawlins-Decatur-Norton-Sheridan-Graham-Gove-Dundy-Hitchcock-Red
Willow-
Including the cities of Hoxie, Palisade, Culbertson, McCook,
Grainfield, Benkelman, Atwood, Grinnell, Norton, Stratton Ne,
Hill City, Trenton, Oberlin, and Quinter
459 PM CST Fri Jan 16 2026 /359 PM MST Fri Jan 16 2026/

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

* WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 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.

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

896 
WWUS73 KGLD 162359
NPWGLD

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Goodland KS
459 PM MST Fri Jan 16 2026

COZ090>092-KSZ001>004-013>016-027>029-041-042-NEZ079>081-170100-
/O.EXP.KGLD.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260117T0000Z/
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 Arapahoe, Palisade, Grainfield, Wray,
Atwood, Hill City, Trenton, Sharon Springs, Oakley, Colby,
Culbertson, Stratton Ne, Cheyenne Wells, Burlington, Quinter,
Hoxie, Yuma, McCook, Grinnell, Bird City, Oberlin, Goodland,
Benkelman, Leoti, Tribune, St. Francis, and Norton
459 PM MST Fri Jan 16 2026 /559 PM CST Fri Jan 16 2026/

...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 5 PM MST /6 PM CST/ THIS 
AFTERNOON...

The threat for widespread damaging winds has ended. Wind gusts of 35 
to 50 mph are forecast to continue through the next few hours still.

$$

Trigg

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Goodland KS
1022 AM MST Thu Jan 15 2026

.KEY MESSAGES...

- Critical fire weather conditions are expected Thursday in
  parts of northeast Colorado and along the Kansas and Colorado
  border area. A Red Flag Warning is in effect.

- Damaging wind gusts are likely on Friday with northwest winds
  gusting 60-75 mph Friday morning through Friday afternoon.
  Blowing dust, including localized but extremely hazardous dust
  storms, may also develop. Any fires that ignite will have
  explosive growth potential due to strong winds and low
  humidity.

- Saturday also has the potential for strong winds, blowing dust
  and wild fires. While the wind is not expected to be as high
  as Friday, gusts over 60 mph will be possible in the
  afternoon, particularly in northeast Colorado and west of
  Highway 25 in Kansas and Nebraska.

&&

.SHORT TERM /THROUGH SATURDAY NIGHT/...
Issued at 328 AM MST Thu Jan 15 2026

Today, an upper trough is forecast to push into the Northern Plains
and push a low pressure system and cold front through the area.
Early this morning, the low pressure was observed to be over most of
the area. As the day progresses, the low should shift south and help
strengthen the pressure gradient. This should increase winds to
around 20-30 mph with gusts around 30-40 mph, highest around the Tri-
State border area. With dry air in place across the area, sunny
skies with highs in the 60s are forecast. This should allow relative
humidity to drop into the teens and reach critical levels for some
counties around the Colorado border. With this, Eastern Colorado
along with Sherman and Wallace counties are in a Red Flag Warning
where critical conditions are likely to occur through the late
morning and afternoon hours. The surrounding counties that were in
the Fire Weather Watch were not upgraded as confidence wasn't high
enough (about 60%) that the relative humidity of 15% or less would
be present for 3 hours or more. That being said, most of the area
should see high fire danger today, so burning is not advised.

This evening and into tonight, the colder air with the cold front is
forecast to move through the area, roughly around 9pm MT to 2am MT.
In spite of the inversion forecast to be in place, winds should
increase again with speeds around 20-30 mph and gusts mainly around
50 mph. It wouldn't be unreasonable for a few isolated gusts to 60-
65 mph with winds around 850-700mb forecast to be around 55-60 kts.
However, widespread gusts aren't expected as the winds are stronger
close to 700mb, which may be too high for the front to mix out. The
main thing to watch is the possibility for light precipitation along
the frontal edge. While the moisture isn't forecast to be enough to
lead to appreciable impacts, there is the chance the precipitation
may mix down stronger winds. If this does occur, wind gusts of 60-75
mph with max around 80-85 mph becomes more likely, similar to the
frontal passage on December 17th. This looks to be about a 20%
possibility. As for temperatures, temperatures will likely stay in
the 30s/40s until late in the night when they should bottom out in
the 20s closer to sunrise.

Friday, the upper trough is forecast to expand in the Great Lakes
Region while the Tri-State area is largely under surface high
pressure. With the cold air mass in place, temperatures are forecast
to max out in the 30s. The High Wind Watch and Fire Weather Watch
remain in effect as strong winds around 30-40 mph and gusts of 55-70
mph are forecast with the area in the strong height gradient on the
back side of the trough. While drier air is forecast to move in, it
remains unclear if relative humidity will drop low enough for
critical conditions, especially with temperatures trending down.
That being said, the area may be able to see GFDI values of 60 or
higher, which suggests fires would grow rapidly and could still
warrant a Red Flag Warning. As for the High Wind Watch, it remains a
watch for now as there is only about 60-70% confidence that winds
would truly gust 60+ mph. The issue is that the trough may broaden
as a reinforcing shortwave moves through, which would push the
stronger pressure and height gradients out of the area a bit while
weakening the gradients. In this case, wind gusts would be more
around 50-60 mph. Conversely, there remains a 10% chance that wind
gusts could exceed 75 mph if the upper trough becomes a bit more
narrow and strengthens the height gradients. The reason this chance
is low is that the shortwave moving through the trough is suggested
in most guidance, which would weaken the gradients as mentioned
above. In any of the cases, blowing dust remains a concern with the
strong winds. Low level lapse-rates remain forecast to be around 8-9
C/km with mostly sunny skies forecast which would support lofting
dust. The saving grace may be that mixing heights are forecast to be
closer to 3km, which would mix most of the dust out and hinder the
ability for it to be concentrated. Still, areas near open fields may
experience brownout conditions. If the cloud cover also moves in and
caps things a bit more, the blowing dust would be more concentrated
with more reductions in visibility. The dust would likely be blow as
plumes, not as a wall of dust.

Friday night, the reinforcing shortwave should drag the trough
closer to the area and allow for a colder air mass and higher
pressure to move into the area. Winds should still weaken quite a
bit compared to earlier Friday, but still have speeds around 20 mph
with gusts of 25-40 mph. In spite of the winds mixing the lower
atmosphere, the cold air advection should win out and cool
temperatures into the teens.

Saturday, the area should remain squarely under the cold air mass
and higher surface pressure. With this, temperatures are forecast to
be in the teens and 20s for most of the day with a few 30s possible
if the sun can break through the clouds. The trough is forecast to
broaden out through the day, slowly pushing the stronger height
gradients out of the area while the pressure gradient slowly weakens
from the daytime heating. With this Saturday should still see
somewhat strong winds with the forecast currently for northwest
winds of 20 to 35 mph with gusts of 30-50 mph. This could get a bit
stronger if the trough doesn't broaden or move over the area as much
as forecast. Critical fire weather conditions will remain a concern
as even drier air will likely be in place, but the colder
temperatures may be enough to offset it similar to Friday. Blowing
dust is also another concern, but the slightly weaker winds and
lesser sunshine may inhibit the dust from really lifting and
becoming more organized.

Saturday night, the winds are finally forecast to lower as the upper
trough is forecast to shift east and relax the height and pressure
gradients over the area. As the inversion sets up, winds are
forecast to become light. The issue with the lighter winds is that
the mostly clear skies should help temperatures lower into the
single digits and low teens. Be aware that wind chills may drop into
the negative single digits.

&&

.LONG TERM /SUNDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY/...
Issued at 215 AM MST Thu Jan 15 2026

Sunday is another windy day as we remain on the back side of a Great
Lakes trough and ahead of a amplified ridge in the Pacific
Northwest. This places us under a strong northwest flow with winds
up to 15-25 mph and gusts up to 30 mph. Yuma and Kit Carson county
are forecast to have the highest winds from 25-30 mph and gusts up
to 45 mph. The NBM is showing a 30% probability of gusts around 45
mph to occur for these counties. Grassland Fire Danger Index (GFDI)
values for Yuma and Kit Carson county hover between 20-35. Relative
humidity values (RH) for the county warning area (CWA) fall to the
lower 20s. Depending on how the high wind events Friday and Saturday
play out, fire weather could be a concern Sunday, particularly for
Yuma and Kit Carson counties. High winds could further lower RH
values and approach critical fire weather conditions. Expect sunny
skies with high temperatures forecast in the 50s and lows in the
upper teens.

Overnight into Monday, a cold front from the north passes through
the region dropping high temperatures to the 40s and bringing a
slight chance for precipitation. Most of the models are showing no
precipitation with this frontal passage, but a small number of the
GEFS ensemble members are showing precipitation. Probability of
Precipitation (PoPs) are from 5-15% for the CWA. Winds are forecast
to be mild and variable with gusts around 25 mph.

Tuesday and Wednesday, we enter a more zonal pattern and high
temperatures are back in the 50s. Lows are in the upper teens/low
20s. Winds are forecast to be mild and variable with gust up to 25
mph for our Colorado counties.

&&

.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z FRIDAY/...
Issued at 1018 AM MST Thu Jan 15 2026

Northwest winds will gust to the 30-40kt range through the rest
of the day, decreasing after sunset. VFR conditions persist
through the evening. Heading into tonight, a cold front pushes
into the region, kicking up winds from north to northwest. LLWS
is expected to develop from around the time of the FROPA to the
end of the TAF period. Some patchy blowing dust will be possible
during the daytime hours Friday.

&&

.FIRE WEATHER...
Issued at 631 AM MST Thu Jan 15 2026

For today, the Red Flag Warning has been confined to Eastern
Colorado along with Sherman and Wallace counties in Kansas.
These counties are the most likely to see relative humidity
drop to around 13-15% as drier air is forecast to push in with
the west/northwesterly winds. The surrounding counties to the
east may be able to see briefly critical conditions, but even
the minimum on the HREF ensemble didn't have the low RH reaching
that far east, event if temperatures did warm a few degrees
above the forecast. The critical conditions should end close to
sunset as temperatures begin to cool.

Tonight, while critical fire weather conditions are not
currently forecast, a cold front is forecast to push through the
area. This front may be similar to last month (Dec 17th) where
it produces a few strong wind gusts around 60-70 mph with
accompanying showers. Unfortunately these showers are not
expected to provide enough accumulation to hinder fires. There
could also be a brief warming and drying trend ahead of the
front that makes fires starts a bit more favorable. On a
positive note, a sharp shift in wind direction is not expected
as winds may just go from out of the west, back to out of the
northwest.

Friday, temperatures continue to trend down, which has been
increasing relative humidity and lowering GFDI. That being
said, the Fire Weather Watch remains in effect as winds could
sustain closer to 40 mph and allow GFDI to remain above 60. On
top of this, there is the possibility that the sun may be able
to heat temperatures enough to lower relative humidity to 15% or
less. Either way, fires will likely spread very rapidly
tomorrow. Winds are forecast to remain from the northwest
through the day.

&&

.GLD WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
KS...Red Flag Warning until 5 PM MST this afternoon for KSZ013-027.
     Fire Weather Watch from late tonight through Friday afternoon
     for KSZ001>004-013>016-027>029-041-042.
     High Wind Watch from late tonight through Friday afternoon for
     KSZ001>004-013>016-027>029-041-042.
CO...Red Flag Warning until 5 PM MST this afternoon for COZ252>254.
     Fire Weather Watch from late tonight through Friday afternoon
     for COZ252>254.
     High Wind Watch from late tonight through Friday afternoon for
     COZ090>092.
NE...Fire Weather Watch from late tonight through Friday afternoon
     for NEZ079>081.
     High Wind Watch from late tonight through Friday afternoon for
     NEZ079>081.

&&

SHORT TERM...KAK
LONG TERM...KAK/Rhoades
AVIATION...ANW
FIRE WEATHER...KAK

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Goodland KS
126 AM MST Thu Jan 15 2026

COZ090>092-KSZ001>004-013>016-027>029-041-042-NEZ079>081-160830-
Yuma-Kit Carson-Cheyenne-Rawlins-Decatur-Norton-Sherman-Thomas-
Sheridan-Graham-Wallace-Logan-Gove-Greeley-Wichita-Dundy-Hitchcock-
Red Willow-
126 AM MST Thu Jan 15 2026 /226 AM CST Thu Jan 15 2026/

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

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

A Red Flag Warning is in effect for Eastern Colorado, along with
Sherman and Wallace counties in Kansas. Low relative humidity and
wind gusts from the northwest of 30 to 40 mph are forecast to lead to
increased fire danger. Fires will spread rapidly and be hard to
control.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...FRIDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY...

Friday, a High Wind Watch and Fire Weather Watch remain in effect.
Northwest winds potentially gusting 60-75 mph and dry conditions
could lead to hazardous travel conditions, rapid fire spread, and
blowing dust with visibility potentially below 1 mile at times.

Saturday also has the potential for strong winds, blowing dust and
wild fires. While the wind is not expected to be as high as Friday,
gusts over 60 mph will be possible in the afternoon, particularly in
northeast Colorado and west of Highway 25 in Kansas and Nebraska.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

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