Weather Alert in Colorado
High Wind Warning issued May 14 at 10:22PM CDT until May 15 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Goodland KS
AREAS AFFECTED: Kit Carson County; Cheyenne County; Sherman; Thomas; Wallace; Logan; Greeley; Wichita
DESCRIPTION: * WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Warning, patchy blowing dust and brown out conditions. For the High Wind Warning, west winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 70 mph. * WHERE...Portions of east central Colorado and northwest and west central Kansas. * WHEN...Until midnight MDT /1 AM CDT/ tonight. * 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.
INSTRUCTION: 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'. Roads may close due to hazardous driving conditions in blowing dust. Traveling in blowing dust is very dangerous, do not attempt to go around barricades. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds.
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Weather Topic: What is Freezing Rain?
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Freezing rain is a condition where precipitation which has fallen in the form of
water droplets reaches temperatures which are below freezing and freezes upon
coming into contact
with surface objects. The result of this precipitation is a glaze of ice which
can be damaging to plants and man-made structures. A severe onset of freezing
rain which results in a very thick glaze of ice is known as an ice storm.
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Weather Topic: What is Hail?
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Hail is a form of precipitation which is recognized by large solid balls or
clumps of ice. Hail is created by thunderstorm clouds with strong updrafts of wind.
As the hailstones remain in the updraft, ice is deposited onto them until their
weight becomes heavy enough for them to fall to the earth's surface.
Hail storms can cause significant damage to crops, aircrafts, and man-made structures,
despite the fact that the duration is usually less than ten minutes.
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