High Wind Warning issued March 18 at 10:28AM MDT until March 19 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Goodland KS
* WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of east central and northeast Colorado, northwest and west central Kansas, and southwest Nebraska. * WHEN...From 6 PM MDT /7 PM CDT/ this evening to noon MDT /1 PM CDT/ Wednesday. * 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.
Blowing Dust Advisory issued March 18 at 10:28AM MDT until March 18 at 1:00PM MDT by NWS Goodland KS
* WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust. For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...In Colorado, Cheyenne County. In Kansas, Greeley and Wallace Counties. * WHEN...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, until 1 PM MDT this afternoon. For the High Wind Warning, from 6 PM this evening to noon MDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility. Poor air quality may cause issues for people with respiratory problems. High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power
High Wind Warning issued March 18 at 1:38AM MDT until March 19 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Goodland KS
* WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of east central and northeast Colorado, northwest and west central Kansas, and southwest Nebraska. * WHEN...From 6 PM MDT /7 PM CDT/ this evening to noon MDT /1 PM CDT/ Wednesday. * 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.
Winter Weather Advisory issued March 18 at 9:41AM CDT until March 19 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Goodland KS
* WHAT...Snow and Blowing Snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 65 mph. The combination of the winds and snow is forecast to reduce to visibilities less than one mile at times. * WHERE...Portions of east central and northeast Colorado and west central Kansas. * WHEN...From 9 PM MDT /10 PM CDT/ this evening to noon MDT /1 PM CDT/ Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Roads, especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Plan on slick road conditions and poor visibilities. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could
Blizzard Warning issued March 18 at 9:41AM CDT until March 19 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Goodland KS
* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations up to 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 65 mph resulting in visibilities one quarter mile or less at times. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Kansas and southwest Nebraska. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 1 PM CDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Visibilities will drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Plan on treacherous road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning commute. Very strong winds along with the snow could cause extensive tree
Red Flag Warning issued March 18 at 7:35AM MDT until March 18 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Goodland KS
...Dangerous Fire Weather Conditions on Tuesday, along with a wind shift to the northwest during the late afternoon into the evening hours.... * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 001 Cheyenne, 002 Rawlins, 003 Decatur, 004 Norton, 013 Sherman, 014 Thomas, 015 Sheridan, 016 Graham, 027 Wallace, 028 Logan, 029 Gove, 041 Greeley, 042 Wichita, 253 Kit Carson and 254 Cheyenne. * TIMING...Until 8 PM MDT /9 PM CDT/ this evening. * WINDS...West 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 11 percent. * IMPACTS...Dangerous and unpredictable fire behavior. Any fires that develop may rapidly
Winter Storm Watch issued March 17 at 8:02PM MDT until March 19 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Goodland KS
* WHAT...Blizzard conditions possible. Total snow accumulations up to 3 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 65 mph. * WHERE...Portions of east central Colorado, northwest and west central Kansas, and southwest Nebraska. * WHEN...From late Tuesday night through Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Whiteout conditions are possible and may make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Plan on slick and treacherous road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning commute. Very strong winds could cause extensive tree damage. A combination of the strong winds and heavy snow
High Wind Watch issued March 17 at 8:00PM MDT until March 19 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Goodland KS
* WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible. * WHERE...Portions of east central and northeast Colorado, northwest and west central Kansas, and southwest Nebraska. * WHEN...From Tuesday evening through Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...If the front bringing the strong winds can move through quicker then blowing dust may accompany the frontal passage. Blowing snow leading to some whiteout conditions is forecast through the duration of the high winds as well.
Red Flag Warning issued March 17 at 6:51PM MDT until March 18 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Goodland KS
...Dangerous Fire Weather Conditions on Tuesday, along with a wind shift to the northwest during the late afternoon into the evening hours.... * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 001 Cheyenne, 002 Rawlins, 003 Decatur, 004 Norton, 013 Sherman, 014 Thomas, 015 Sheridan, 016 Graham, 027 Wallace, 028 Logan, 029 Gove, 041 Greeley, 042 Wichita, 253 Kit Carson and 254 Cheyenne. * TIMING...From 10 AM MDT /11 AM CDT/ to 8 PM MDT /9 PM CDT/ Tuesday. * WINDS...Southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 8 to 10 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that
Red Flag Warning issued March 16 at 11:36PM MDT until March 17 at 7:00PM MDT by NWS Goodland KS
...Dangerous Fire Weather Conditions Expected Over Portions of Northwest Kansas on Tuesday... * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 253 Kit Carson and 254 Cheyenne. * TIMING...From 11 AM to 7 PM MDT Monday. * WINDS...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 10 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop are likely to spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended this afternoon.