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High Wind Warning issued March 3 at 1:30AM MST until March 4 at 11:00PM MST by NWS Goodland KS

* WHAT...North winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected. * WHERE...In Colorado, Yuma County. In Kansas, Cheyenne, Sherman, Greeley, and Wallace Counties. In Nebraska, Dundy County. * WHEN...From 2 AM MST /3 AM CST/ to 11 PM MST /midnight CST/ Tuesday. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blowing snow is also possible with the High Winds which could lead to white out conditions.
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Red Flag Warning issued March 3 at 12:04AM MST until March 3 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Goodland KS

The National Weather Service in Goodland has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 11 AM this morning to 8 PM MST this evening. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 027 Wallace, 041 Greeley and 254 Cheyenne. * TIMING...From 11 AM this morning to 8 PM MST this evening. * WINDS...South 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 10 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
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High Wind Watch issued March 2 at 8:49PM MST until March 5 at 5:00AM MST by NWS Goodland KS

* WHAT...Northwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph possible. * WHERE...Portions of east central and northeast Colorado, northwest and west central Kansas, and southwest Nebraska. * WHEN...From late Monday night through late Tuesday night. * IMPACTS...Dangerous travel conditions, especially on routes that run from west to east, such as Interstate 70, Highway 36 and Highway 40, where cross winds will be strongest. High winds may also move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong northerly winds will develop in response to a deepening low pressure system late Monday night into Tuesday.
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Winter Storm Watch issued March 2 at 8:48PM MST until March 4 at 11:00PM MST by NWS Goodland KS

* WHAT...Heavy wet snow and significant blowing snow forecast. Total snow accumulations around 4 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 70 mph resulting in whiteout conditions. * WHERE...Portions of east central and northeast Colorado, northwest and west central Kansas, and southwest Nebraska. * WHEN...From Monday evening through Tuesday evening. * IMPACTS...The strong winds and weight of snow on tree limbs may down power lines and could cause sporadic power outages. The hazardous conditions will impact the Tuesday morning and evening commutes. Travel will become dangerous to even impossible. Strong northerly winds and blowing snow may place considerable stress
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Fire Weather Watch issued March 2 at 8:46PM MST until March 3 at 6:00PM MST by NWS Goodland KS

...Critical Fire Weather Conditions Forecast Monday... .Gusty southerly winds are forecast to develop during the afternoon hours Monday. Much drier air is also forecast to move in from the west dropping humidity values into the low teens. There still is uncertainty with how far east the dry air will push leading to questions on how many hours of potentially critical conditions exist especially for Wichita and Logan counties. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 027 Wallace, 028 Logan, 041 Greeley, 042 Wichita, 253 Kit Carson and 254 Cheyenne. * TIMING...From Monday morning through Monday afternoon. * WINDS...South 15 to 25 mph
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Winter Storm Watch issued March 2 at 1:32AM MST until March 4 at 11:00PM MST by NWS Goodland KS

* WHAT...Heavy wet snow. Blizzard conditions possible. Total snow accumulations ranging from 1 to 6 inches. Northerly winds may gust as high as 70 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northeast Colorado, northwest Kansas, and southwest Nebraska. * WHEN...From Monday evening through Tuesday evening. * IMPACTS...Dangerous travel conditions. This includes the Interstate 70 corridor in eastern Colorado and northwest Kansas. Strong northerly winds and blowing snow may place considerable stress on livestock and other outdoor animals.
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Cold Weather Advisory issued February 20 at 1:23PM MST until February 21 at 8:00AM MST by NWS Goodland KS

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 16 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of east central and northeast Colorado, northwest and west central Kansas, and southwest Nebraska. * WHEN...From 11 PM MST /midnight CST/ this evening to 8 AM MST /9 AM CST/ Friday. * IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures.
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Extreme Cold Warning issued February 19 at 2:24PM MST until February 20 at 11:00AM MST by NWS Goodland KS

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 27 below. * WHERE...Portions of east central and northeast Colorado, northwest and west central Kansas, and southwest Nebraska. * WHEN...Until 11 AM MST /noon CST/ Thursday. * IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. An extended period of freezing temperatures could cause ruptured water pipes. Wind chill values will fall to extremely dangerous levels.
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Extreme Cold Warning issued February 18 at 2:04PM MST until February 20 at 11:00AM MST by NWS Goodland KS

* WHAT...A prolonged period of dangerously cold wind chill temperatures as low as 30 below zero. * WHERE...Portions of northeast Colorado, northwest Kansas and southwest Nebraska. * WHEN...Until 11 AM MST /noon CST/ Thursday. * IMPACTS...Wind chill temperatures of this magnitude may quickly lead to frostbite and hypothermia in unprotected humans, pets and livestock. Frostbite may occur on exposed skin in less than 30 minutes. Extended periods of below zero temperatures may rupture water pipes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind chill temperatures ranging from 20 to 30 below zero are expected through Wednesday morning and again Wednesday evening through Thursday morning. Throughout
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Winter Weather Advisory issued February 18 at 1:55PM MST until February 18 at 11:00PM MST by NWS Goodland KS

* WHAT...Snow. Total snow accumulations ranging from 3 to 6 inches. Locally heavier amounts are possible, mainly along the Highway 36 corridor in Kansas and Colorado. * WHERE...Portions of northeast Colorado, northwest Kansas and southwest Nebraska. * WHEN...Until 11 PM MST /midnight CST/ this evening. * IMPACTS...Hazardous Travel Conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A lull in precipitation is expected this afternoon. Another round of accumulating snow will develop around, or shortly after, sunset this evening, mainly in northeast Colorado and nearby Kansas and Nebraska border counties, where 1 to 3 inches of additional snow accumulation is expected.