High Wind Warning 3, NWS Goodland, KS

667 
WWUS73 KGLD 150040
NPWGLD

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Goodland KS
640 PM MDT Sat Mar 14 2026

COZ090>092-KSZ001>004-013>016-027>029-041-042-NEZ079>081-151100-
/O.CON.KGLD.HW.W.0003.260315T0600Z-260316T0200Z/
Yuma-Kit Carson-Cheyenne CO-Cheyenne KS-Rawlins-Decatur-Norton-
Sherman-Thomas-Sheridan-Graham-Wallace-Logan-Gove-Greeley-Wichita-
Dundy-Hitchcock-Red Willow-
Including the cities of Yuma, Wray, Burlington, Arapahoe, 
Cheyenne Wells, St. Francis, Bird City, Atwood, Oberlin, Norton, 
Goodland, Colby, Hoxie, Hill City, Sharon Springs, Oakley, 
Quinter, Grinnell, Grainfield, Tribune, Leoti, Benkelman, 
Culbertson, Trenton, Stratton Ne, Palisade, and McCook
640 PM MDT Sat Mar 14 2026 /740 PM CDT Sat Mar 14 2026/

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT MDT  /1 AM CDT/
TONIGHT TO 8 PM MDT  /9 PM CDT/ SUNDAY...

* WHAT...North 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...From midnight MDT /1 AM CDT/ tonight to 8 PM MDT /9 PM
  CDT/ Sunday. Peak wind gusts are expected between 9 AM and 3 PM
  MDT.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and
  cause power outages. Travel will be difficult especially for
  high profile vehicles. Plumes of dust with visibilities under a
  mile downwind of loose soil.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown
around or damaged by the wind.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
https://weather.gov/gld

441 
WWUS73 KGLD 150536
NPWGLD

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Goodland KS
1136 PM MDT Sat Mar 14 2026

COZ090>092-KSZ001>004-013>016-027>029-041-042-NEZ079>081-160200-
/O.CON.KGLD.HW.W.0003.260315T0600Z-260316T0200Z/
Yuma-Kit Carson-Cheyenne CO-Cheyenne KS-Rawlins-Decatur-Norton-
Sherman-Thomas-Sheridan-Graham-Wallace-Logan-Gove-Greeley-Wichita-
Dundy-Hitchcock-Red Willow-
Including the cities of Stratton Ne, Hoxie, Arapahoe, Goodland,
Oakley, Quinter, Culbertson, Grinnell, Sharon Springs, Bird City,
Oberlin, Hill City, Benkelman, Atwood, Leoti, Grainfield,
Tribune, Palisade, Yuma, St. Francis, Wray, Cheyenne Wells,
Burlington, McCook, Colby, Norton, and Trenton
1136 PM MDT Sat Mar 14 2026 /1236 AM CDT Sun Mar 15 2026/

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MDT /9 PM CDT/ 
SUNDAY...

* 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 8 PM MDT /9 PM CDT/ Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

Trigg

881 
WWUS73 KGLD 151344
NPWGLD

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Goodland KS
744 AM MDT Sun Mar 15 2026

COZ090>092-KSZ013>016-027>029-041-042-152145-
/O.NEW.KGLD.DU.W.0004.260315T1344Z-260315T2000Z/
/O.CON.KGLD.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260316T0200Z/
Yuma-Kit Carson-Cheyenne CO-Sherman-Thomas-Sheridan-Graham-
Wallace-Logan-Gove-Greeley-Wichita-
Including the cities of Burlington, Arapahoe, Sharon Springs,
Tribune, Hoxie, Goodland, Yuma, Colby, Leoti, Grainfield,
Grinnell, Quinter, Wray, Hill City, Oakley, and Cheyenne Wells
744 AM MDT Sun Mar 15 2026 /844 AM CDT Sun Mar 15 2026/

...BLOWING DUST WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM MDT /3 PM CDT/ THIS 
AFTERNOON...
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MDT /9 PM CDT/ 
THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Warning, widespread blowing dust and 
  local brown out conditions possible. For the High Wind Warning, 
  north 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...For the Blowing Dust Warning, until 2 PM MDT /3 PM CDT/ 
  this afternoon. For the High Wind Warning, until 8 PM MDT /9 PM 
  CDT/ 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...

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.

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.

&&

$$

KSZ001>004-NEZ079>081-152145-
/O.CON.KGLD.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260316T0200Z/
Cheyenne KS-Rawlins-Decatur-Norton-Dundy-Hitchcock-Red Willow-
Including the cities of Trenton, Atwood, Stratton Ne, McCook,
Norton, Palisade, St. Francis, Culbertson, Oberlin, Bird City,
and Benkelman
844 AM CDT Sun Mar 15 2026 /744 AM MDT Sun Mar 15 2026/

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT /8 PM MDT/ 
THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...In Kansas, Cheyenne KS, Decatur, Norton, and Rawlins 
  Counties. In Nebraska, Dundy, Hitchcock, and Red Willow Counties.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM CDT /8 PM MDT/ 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.

&&

$$

KMK

739 
WWUS73 KGLD 151541
NPWGLD

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Goodland KS
1041 AM CDT Sun Mar 15 2026

KSZ001>004-NEZ079-152345-
/O.EXA.KGLD.DU.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260315T2000Z/
/O.CON.KGLD.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260316T0200Z/
Cheyenne KS-Rawlins-Decatur-Norton-Dundy-
Including the cities of Atwood, Norton, St. Francis, Oberlin,
Bird City, and Benkelman
1041 AM CDT Sun Mar 15 2026 /941 AM MDT Sun Mar 15 2026/

...BLOWING DUST WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CDT /2 PM MDT/ THIS 
AFTERNOON...
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT /8 PM MDT/ 
THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Warning, widespread blowing dust and 
  local brown out conditions possible. For the High Wind Warning, 
  north winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph.

* WHERE...In Kansas, Cheyenne KS, Decatur, Norton, and Rawlins 
  Counties. In Nebraska, Dundy County.

* WHEN...For the Blowing Dust Warning, until 3 PM CDT /2 PM MDT/ 
  this afternoon. For the High Wind Warning, until 9 PM CDT /8 PM 
  MDT/ 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...

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.

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.

&&

$$

COZ090>092-KSZ013>016-027>029-041-042-152345-
/O.CON.KGLD.DU.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260315T2000Z/
/O.CON.KGLD.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260316T0200Z/
Yuma-Kit Carson-Cheyenne CO-Sherman-Thomas-Sheridan-Graham-
Wallace-Logan-Gove-Greeley-Wichita-
Including the cities of Burlington, Arapahoe, Sharon Springs,
Tribune, Hoxie, Goodland, Yuma, Colby, Leoti, Grainfield,
Grinnell, Quinter, Wray, Hill City, Oakley, and Cheyenne Wells
941 AM MDT Sun Mar 15 2026 /1041 AM CDT Sun Mar 15 2026/

...BLOWING DUST WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM MDT /3 PM CDT/ 
THIS AFTERNOON...
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MDT /9 PM CDT/ 
THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Warning, widespread blowing dust and 
  local brown out conditions possible. For the High Wind Warning, 
  north 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...For the Blowing Dust Warning, until 2 PM MDT /3 PM CDT/ 
  this afternoon. For the High Wind Warning, until 8 PM MDT /9 PM 
  CDT/ 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...

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.

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.

&&

$$

NEZ080-081-152345-
/O.CON.KGLD.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260316T0200Z/
Hitchcock-Red Willow-
Including the cities of Trenton, Stratton Ne, McCook, Palisade,
and Culbertson
1041 AM CDT Sun Mar 15 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Hitchcock and Red Willow Counties.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM CDT 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.

&&

$$

KMK

779 
WWUS73 KGLD 152003
NPWGLD

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Goodland KS
203 PM MDT Sun Mar 15 2026

COZ090>092-KSZ001>004-013>016-027>029-041-042-NEZ079-160200-
/O.EXP.KGLD.DU.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260315T2000Z/
/O.CON.KGLD.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260316T0200Z/
Yuma-Kit Carson-Cheyenne CO-Cheyenne KS-Rawlins-Decatur-Norton-
Sherman-Thomas-Sheridan-Graham-Wallace-Logan-Gove-Greeley-Wichita-
Dundy-
Including the cities of Sharon Springs, Tribune, Yuma, Norton,
Leoti, Quinter, Hill City, Oakley, Cheyenne Wells, Wray, Oberlin,
Grainfield, Atwood, Hoxie, Goodland, Benkelman, Colby,
Burlington, Arapahoe, St. Francis, Grinnell, and Bird City
203 PM MDT Sun Mar 15 2026 /303 PM CDT Sun Mar 15 2026/

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MDT /9 PM CDT/ 
THIS EVENING...
...BLOWING DUST WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

* WHAT...North winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

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

* WHEN...Until 8 PM MDT /9 PM CDT/ 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...Local plumes of blowing dust remain possible 
  over the next few hours until the winds decline.

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.

&&

$$

NEZ080-081-160200-
/O.CON.KGLD.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260316T0200Z/
Hitchcock-Red Willow-
Including the cities of Trenton, Stratton Ne, McCook, Palisade,
and Culbertson
303 PM CDT Sun Mar 15 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...North winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* WHERE...Hitchcock and Red Willow Counties.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM CDT 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.

&&

$$

KMK

696 
WWUS73 KGLD 152226
NPWGLD

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Goodland KS
426 PM MDT Sun Mar 15 2026

COZ090>092-KSZ001>003-013-014-027-NEZ079>081-152330-
/O.CAN.KGLD.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260316T0200Z/
Yuma-Kit Carson-Cheyenne CO-Cheyenne KS-Rawlins-Decatur-Sherman-
Thomas-Wallace-Dundy-Hitchcock-Red Willow-
Including the cities of Benkelman, Yuma, McCook, Colby, Palisade,
Arapahoe, Wray, Goodland, Trenton, St. Francis, Sharon Springs,
Oberlin, Stratton Ne, Bird City, Atwood, Burlington, Culbertson,
and Cheyenne Wells
426 PM MDT Sun Mar 15 2026 /526 PM CDT Sun Mar 15 2026/

...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

Wind gusts have declined below 58 MPH and are not expected to 
strengthen, therefore the warning has been canceled.

$$

KSZ004-015-016-028-029-041-042-160200-
/O.CON.KGLD.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260316T0200Z/
Norton-Sheridan-Graham-Logan-Gove-Greeley-Wichita-
Including the cities of Grinnell, Hill City, Norton, Tribune,
Leoti, Hoxie, Oakley, Quinter, and Grainfield
526 PM CDT Sun Mar 15 2026 /426 PM MDT Sun Mar 15 2026/

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT /8 PM MDT/ 
THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* WHERE...Graham, Norton, Sheridan, Gove, Greeley, Logan, and 
  Wichita Counties.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM CDT /8 PM MDT/ 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.

&&

$$

Lundquist

873 
WWUS73 KGLD 160003
NPWGLD

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Goodland KS
703 PM CDT Sun Mar 15 2026

KSZ004-015-016-028-029-041-042-160115-
/O.CAN.KGLD.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260316T0200Z/
Norton-Sheridan-Graham-Logan-Gove-Greeley-Wichita-
Including the cities of Grinnell, Hill City, Norton, Tribune,
Leoti, Hoxie, Oakley, Quinter, and Grainfield
703 PM CDT Sun Mar 15 2026 /603 PM MDT Sun Mar 15 2026/

...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The wind gusts have dropped below warning criteria and will continue 
to decline.

$$

Lundquist

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Goodland KS
447 AM MDT Sat Mar 14 2026

.KEY MESSAGES...

- Red Flag Warning again issued for the entire Tri-State Area
  today due to low relative humidity and breezy conditions.

- Northerly wind gusts at or above 60 mph are forecast in the
  wake of a strong cold frontal passage early Sunday morning.
  Winds may continue to be strong through the day Sunday, with
  the potential for blowing dust and a small potential for
  blowing snow.

- Next week, expect dry conditions and a day-to-day warming
  trend culminating in near-record to record high temperatures
  for the month of March by the end of the work-week (Thu-Fri).

&&

.SHORT TERM /THROUGH SUNDAY NIGHT/...
Issued at 142 AM MDT Sat Mar 14 2026

West-northwest synoptic flow continues across the forecast area
currently. At the surface a low pressure system is developing across
the Tri-State border area which is leading to light winds where the
low is. A shortwave is seen within the synoptic flow where mid and
upper level cloud cover is forecast to begin developing across the
area as early as 09Z and is forecast to continue through the day.
With such a large dry layer at the surface not anticipating any
precipitation despite the increase in 700-500mb RH. The cloud
cover still does bring some concern as to how warm we are able
to get across the area today so have left high temperatures
towards the lower end of the forecast envelope but is still
forecast in the upper 70s to low 80s across the entire CWA. The
warm temperatures continue to have humidity values in the upper
single digits to mid teens across the entire forecast area. If
the cloud cover does not have an impact on temperatures then
warmer temperatures and lower humidity values could result. A
surface trough is still forecast to move into the area this
morning into the afternoon which will tighten the pressure
gradient and increase the southwesterly winds. Breezy winds
gusting 30-35 mph are again forecast with the strongest across
eastern Colorado. Further east winds may be a bit more marginal
as the pressure gradient may not be as tight but still think
that 20-30 mph winds are likely given the 850mb jet in place.
With all of this said the Red Flag Warning for the day continues
to look solid.

Should any fires start, there will be a significant wind shift
to the north overnight Saturday into early Sunday morning.
Guidance has been coming in a little quicker with the front
potentially as early as 06Z. If this trend does continue then
the start time of the High Wind products may need to be moved
up. Have increasing concern that the initial front may produce
the strongest winds out of the entire event due to the surge in
cold air advection. Current mixing heights forecast has mixing
heights around 3000-4000 feet AGL overnight which could support
the potential for wind gusts around 70 mph. I also have
increasing concern for blowing dust with the front even perhaps
a haboob given the mixing heights and how dry the soil is.
NASASPORT suggests 0-10cm soil moisture less than 5% roughly
along a Haigler to Joes line and on south. This was enough for
me to target along the front with widespread dust mention in the
forecast.

The potential saving variable to dust is rain and snow potential.
Current forecast has the rain/snow potential behind the front
currently and this based on cross sectional analysis on the 03Z
RAP which has the better Omega and deeper saturation behind the
leading edge of the front. If this is incorrect and the
rain/snow can occur with the leading edge of the front then the
dust threat would get cut down as a wetness should help keep the
top soil moist enough to keep dust at bay. The downside is if
snow were to occur then blowing snow as it is falling is still
on the table which would also reduce visibility. There is a
scenario as well that we could get the dust initially and then
the snow which would cause a reduction in visibility with two
different weather types. The snow squall parameter is still
there on the NAM as well but the surface CAPE is a bit spottier
than what I was seeing 24 hours ago. Also as I mentioned lapse
rates are not quite there on the unstable aspects that concerns
me for snow squalls. The most likely scenario in the blowing
snow scenarios is that brief instances of visibility falling
below 1 mile. The favored area for this is along and west of
Highway 27.

On top of everything else with this cold front, there is concern
that wildfire smoke from the fires in western Nebraska make a return
to the area. Have added in smoke into the forecast since the fires
as of typing this discussion still remain un-contained along
the potential for additional flare ups during the day and with
the frontal passage as well. Confidence in visibility falling to
4SM or less in smoke is around 40% at this time.

Sunday, consistent cold air advection will continue to help mix down
strong to damaging wind gusts for the area as they eventually
wane through the afternoon hours. Will continue to maintain the
blowing dust wording through the day as well due to the dry
conditions and the strong winds. Mixing heights actually do
support the potential for significant visibility reductions
through the day; again the caveat will be if any precipitation
occurs to help settle the dust.

As for temperatures have trended a little cooler due to the
consistent cold air advection and most guidance suggesting 850mb
temperatures around -6 to -9 C through the day. This combined with
the wind will keep wind chill values in the single digits to the
teens throughout the day. Overnight low temperatures at least in the
lower teens are forecast but could be lower if winds end sooner and
become light and if cloud cover can clear out as dew points are
forecast in the low single digits.

&&

.LONG TERM /MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY/...
Issued at 130 AM MDT Sat Mar 14 2026

Operational runs of the GFS and ECMWF remain in good agreement
w/regard to the evolution of the upper level pattern next week.
Guidance continues to indicate that a pronounced blocking high
developing over the southwest CONUS early next week will slowly
migrate east across the 4-Corners and Rockies mid-late week and
Central/Southern Plains (next weekend). An atypical late-winter/
early-spring pattern, to say the least. Expect dry conditions
and a day-to-day warming trend culminating in near-record high
temperatures (for the month of March) by the end of the work-
week. At present, guidance suggests that relatively light winds
will prevail throughout the week. From a fire wx standpoint,
light winds would be a fortunate outcome (best-case scenario).

&&

.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z SUNDAY/...
Issued at 443 AM MDT Sat Mar 14 2026

VFR conditions are currently forecast for the majority of this
TAF period. Winds are forecast to eventually become
southwesterly across all of the area with breezy winds gusting
20-30 knots. Focus is on a strong cold front overnight shifting
winds to the north with strong to damaging wind gusts. Blowing
dust may accompany the front but confidence in direct impacts to
either terminal isn't high enough to include in the TAF at this
time for flight categorical impacts. Rain and snow is also
possible towards the end of the period which with the windy
conditions would lower visibility as well. Can't rule out some
smoke reducing visibilities towards the end of the period for
MCK from fires in western Nebraska. Again confidence is not
high enough to include in the TAF at this time.

&&

.FIRE WEATHER...
Issued at 315 AM MDT Sat Mar 14 2026

Another Red Flag Warning today as this stretch of warm, dry and
breezy conditions continues. The strongest winds for the day
are forecast to be along mainly along and west of Highway 27
which is the most likely area for wind gusts up to 40 mph.
Further to the east winds are a bit more marginal due to where a
surface trough stalls out at. Wind gusts up to 30 mph are
forecast across this area. Have some concern that humidity will
fall lower than what is currently forecast current temperature
forecast is on the lower end of guidance due to cloud cover
concerns. If warmer temperatures can develop then a large area
of single digit humidity values can be expected and may fall as
low as 5% across eastern Colorado. This combined with the warm
temperatures and the winds does support extreme GFDI forecast
across eastern Colorado.

Tonight a potent cold front is forecast to move through the area
with a surge of wind gusts in excess of 60 mph. Should a fire be
ongoing this will create a dangerous situation not only due to
the wind shift but also with the surge of stronger winds. These
winds are forecast to continue through the day Sunday as well
with potentially a longer lived period of sustained winds of
35-45 mph across the area. The cooler temperatures in wake of
the cold front helps keep GFDI values in the Very High category
precluding the need currently for an extension to the current
Red Flag Warning or a separate one for Sunday; there could be
some wetting rain/snow with the front as well which further
decreases the need for another Red Flag Warning for Sunday.

Should a fire still be ongoing on Sunday be aware that high
temperatures are forecast to be near or even below freezing for
the day which would pose problems for any response to a fire
with the potential for hoses to freeze.

Fire weather concerns may continue through the next week as well
with a strong signal for well above normal temperatures
especially by the end of the week. Regional ERC forecasts from
NIFC show ERC's returning into the 90th percentile. At this time
there is no strong signal for a windy day but with deep mixing
most likely due to the warmer temperatures daily wind gusts at
least in the 20-25 mph range may be possible.

&&

.GLD WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
KS...Red Flag Warning from 11 AM MDT /noon CDT/ this morning to 8
    PM MDT /9 PM CDT/ this evening for KSZ001>004-013>016-
     027>029-041-042.
     High Wind Watch from late tonight through Sunday evening for
     KSZ001>004-013>016-027>029-041-042.
CO...Red Flag Warning from 11 AM this morning to 8 PM MDT this
     evening for COZ252>254.
     High Wind Watch from late tonight through Sunday evening for
     COZ090>092.
NE...Red Flag Warning from 11 AM MDT /noon CDT/ this morning to 8
    PM MDT /9 PM CDT/ this evening for NEZ079>081.
     High Wind Watch from late tonight through Sunday evening for
     NEZ079>081.

&&

SHORT TERM...Trigg
LONG TERM...Vincent
AVIATION...Trigg
FIRE WEATHER...Trigg

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Goodland KS
1259 AM MDT Sat Mar 14 2026

COZ090>092-KSZ001>004-013>016-027>029-041-042-NEZ079>081-150700-
Yuma-Kit Carson-Cheyenne CO-Cheyenne KS-Rawlins-Decatur-Norton-
Sherman-Thomas-Sheridan-Graham-Wallace-Logan-Gove-Greeley-Wichita-
Dundy-Hitchcock-Red Willow-
1259 AM MDT Sat Mar 14 2026 /159 AM CDT Sat Mar 14 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 has been issued for the entire Tri-State Area
Saturday afternoon to early evening. Southwesterly wind gusts up to
40 mph and very low humidity will lead to the potential for fires to
get out of control.

A High Wind Watch remains for the entire area as a strong cold front
sweeps across the area on Saturday night into early Sunday morning
shifting winds to the north. Wind gusts in excess of 60 mph and
sustained winds of 35-45 mph are forecast. High winds can lead to
dangerous travel conditions for high profile vehicles. These winds
may also produce pockets of blowing dust and / or snow with less than
a mile visibility.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...SUNDAY THROUGH FRIDAY...

Strong to damaging winds are forecast to continue through the day
Sunday with gusts in excess of 60 mph forecast. Dangerous travel
conditions for high profile vehicles remains the main impact.
Blowing dust resulting in visibility one mile or less is also
forecast to continue through the day as well. Air quality could also
be impacted due to the dust.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

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