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Wind Advisory 1, NWS Springfield, MO

February 2, 2016Bourbon County, Cherokee County, Crawford County, Kansas; 15 counties in Missouri

NWS Springfield, MO issued this wind advisory at Feb 2, 2016, 3:20 AM CST for Bourbon County, Cherokee County, Crawford County, Kansas; 15 counties in Missouri. It took effect at Feb 2, 2016, 12:00 PM CST. It was in force for 6 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Feb 2, 2016, 3:20 AM CST (09:20 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 2, 2016, 12:00 PM CST
Expired
Feb 2, 2016, 6:00 PM CST
In force
6 hr
Issued by
NWS Springfield, MO

Counties Bourbon County, KS, Cherokee County, KS, Crawford County, KS, Barry County, MO, Barton County, MO, Cedar County, MO, Christian County, MO, Dade County, MO, Greene County, MO, Hickory County, MO, Jasper County, MO, Lawrence County, MO, McDonald County, MO, Newton County, MO, Polk County, MO, St. Clair County, MO, Stone County, MO, Vernon County, MO

The radar

The Springfield radar (KSGF), 55 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 09:23 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

The nearest sounding before it

Springfield, MO (KSGF), launched 00:00Z, 9.3 hours before the alert went out and 52 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Springfield, MO at 00:00Z on 2016-02-02Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Springfield, MO at 00:00Z on 2016-02-02The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 143 square meters per square second.1939587897117136Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
2120 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
79 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
143 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
259 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

796 
WWUS73 KSGF 020920
NPWSGF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SPRINGFIELD MO
320 AM CST TUE FEB 2 2016

...STRONG WINDS TO IMPACT WESTERN PORTIONS OF THE AREA TODAY...

STRONG LOW PRESSURE WILL MOVE FROM KANSAS TOWARD THE GREAT LAKES
REGION. A STRONG PRESSURE GRADIENT WILL SUPPORT SUSTAINED
SOUTHWEST WINDS BETWEEN 25 AND 35 MPH AND GUSTS TO AROUND 45 MPH.

KSZ073-097-101-MOZ066>068-077>079-088>090-093>095-101>103-021900-
/O.NEW.KSGF.WI.Y.0001.160202T1800Z-160203T0000Z/
BOURBON-CRAWFORD-CHEROKEE-VERNON-ST. CLAIR-HICKORY-BARTON-CEDAR-
POLK-JASPER-DADE-GREENE-NEWTON-LAWRENCE-CHRISTIAN-MCDONALD-BARRY-
STONE-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...FORT SCOTT...PAWNEE STATION...
CHICOPEE...LONE OAK...PITTSBURG...BAXTER SPRINGS...LOWELL...
RIVERTON...COLUMBUS...NEUTRAL...SHERWIN...STIPPVILLE...NEVADA...
TIFFIN...APPLETON CITY...JOHNSON CITY...WEAUBLEAU...HERMITAGE...
QUINCY...WHEATLAND...CROSS TIMBERS...KENOMA...LAMAR...
CEDAR SPRINGS...EL DORADO SPRINGS...FILLEY...ARNICA...
CAPLINGER MILLS...STOCKTON...BOLIVAR...JOPLIN...CARTHAGE...
GREENFIELD...LOCKWOOD...MEINERT...SPRINGFIELD...NEOSHO...AURORA...
MOUNT VERNON...MARIONVILLE...NIXA...CHRISTIAN CENTER...OZARK...
SELMORE...ANDERSON...NOEL...GOODMAN...SOUTH WEST CITY...
PINEVILLE...ROCKY COMFORT...MONETT...MADRY...CASSVILLE...
KIMBERLING CITY...CRANE...ELSEY...INDIAN POINT...
SILVER DOLLAR CITY
320 AM CST TUE FEB 2 2016

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 6 PM CST THIS
EVENING...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SPRINGFIELD HAS ISSUED A WIND
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 6 PM CST THIS
EVENING. 

* TIMING...THIS AFTERNOON ACROSS EXTREME SOUTHEASTERN KANSAS AND
  PORTIONS OF THE MISSOURI OZARKS ALONG AND WEST OF A LINE FROM
  OSCEOLA...TO SPRINGFIELD...TO GALENA.

* WINDS...SUSTAINED SOUTHWEST WINDS BETWEEN 25 AND 35 MPH AND
  GUSTS AROUND 45 MPH ARE EXPECTED.

* IMPACTS...DRIVING WILL BE DIFFICULT ON WEST TO EAST ORIENTED
  ROADWAYS...ESPECIALLY FOR HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES. BOATING ON AREA
  LAKES IS ALSO NOT RECOMMENDED.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WIND ADVISORY MEANS THAT SUSTAINED WINDS IN EXCESS OF 30 MPH
AND OR GUSTS IN EXCESS OF 45 MPH ARE EXPECTED. WINDS THIS STRONG
CAN MAKE DRIVING DIFFICULT...ESPECIALLY FOR HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES.
USE EXTRA CAUTION.

&&

$$

GAGAN
2 follow-up statements
668 
WWUS73 KSGF 021915
NPWSGF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SPRINGFIELD MO
115 PM CST TUE FEB 2 2016

...STRONG WINDS TO IMPACT WESTERN PORTIONS OF THE AREA TODAY...

STRONG LOW PRESSURE WILL MOVE FROM KANSAS TOWARD THE GREAT LAKES
REGION TODAY. A STRONG PRESSURE GRADIENT WILL SUPPORT SUSTAINED
SOUTHWEST WINDS BETWEEN 25 AND 35 MPH AND GUSTS TO AROUND 45 MPH.

KSZ073-097-101-MOZ066>068-077>079-088>090-093>095-101>103-030000-
/O.CON.KSGF.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-160203T0000Z/
BOURBON-CRAWFORD-CHEROKEE-VERNON-ST. CLAIR-HICKORY-BARTON-CEDAR-
POLK-JASPER-DADE-GREENE-NEWTON-LAWRENCE-CHRISTIAN-MCDONALD-BARRY-
STONE-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...FORT SCOTT...PAWNEE STATION...
CHICOPEE...LONE OAK...PITTSBURG...BAXTER SPRINGS...LOWELL...
RIVERTON...COLUMBUS...NEUTRAL...SHERWIN...STIPPVILLE...NEVADA...
TIFFIN...APPLETON CITY...JOHNSON CITY...WEAUBLEAU...HERMITAGE...
QUINCY...WHEATLAND...CROSS TIMBERS...KENOMA...LAMAR...
CEDAR SPRINGS...EL DORADO SPRINGS...FILLEY...ARNICA...
CAPLINGER MILLS...STOCKTON...BOLIVAR...JOPLIN...CARTHAGE...
GREENFIELD...LOCKWOOD...MEINERT...SPRINGFIELD...NEOSHO...AURORA...
MOUNT VERNON...MARIONVILLE...NIXA...CHRISTIAN CENTER...OZARK...
SELMORE...ANDERSON...NOEL...GOODMAN...SOUTH WEST CITY...
PINEVILLE...ROCKY COMFORT...MONETT...MADRY...CASSVILLE...
KIMBERLING CITY...CRANE...ELSEY...INDIAN POINT...
SILVER DOLLAR CITY
115 PM CST TUE FEB 2 2016

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING...

* TIMING...THIS AFTERNOON ACROSS EXTREME SOUTHEASTERN KANSAS AND 
  PORTIONS OF THE MISSOURI OZARKS ALONG AND WEST OF A LINE FROM 
  OSCEOLA...TO SPRINGFIELD...TO GALENA. 

* WINDS...SUSTAINED SOUTHWEST WINDS BETWEEN 25 AND 35 MPH AND
  GUSTS AROUND 45 MPH ARE EXPECTED.

* IMPACTS...DRIVING WILL BE DIFFICULT ON WEST TO EAST ORIENTED 
  ROADWAYS...ESPECIALLY FOR HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES. BOATING ON 
  AREA LAKES IS ALSO NOT RECOMMENDED. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WIND ADVISORY MEANS THAT SUSTAINED WINDS IN EXCESS OF 30 MPH
AND OR GUSTS IN EXCESS OF 45 MPH ARE EXPECTED. WINDS THIS STRONG
CAN MAKE DRIVING DIFFICULT...ESPECIALLY FOR HIGH PROFILE
VEHICLES. USE EXTRA CAUTION.

&&

$$
232 
WWUS73 KSGF 022348
NPWSGF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SPRINGFIELD MO
548 PM CST TUE FEB 2 2016

KSZ073-097-101-MOZ066>068-077>079-088>090-093>095-101>103-030100-
/O.EXP.KSGF.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-160203T0000Z/
BOURBON-CRAWFORD-CHEROKEE-VERNON-ST. CLAIR-HICKORY-BARTON-CEDAR-
POLK-JASPER-DADE-GREENE-NEWTON-LAWRENCE-CHRISTIAN-MCDONALD-BARRY-
STONE-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...FORT SCOTT...PAWNEE STATION...
CHICOPEE...LONE OAK...PITTSBURG...BAXTER SPRINGS...LOWELL...
RIVERTON...COLUMBUS...NEUTRAL...SHERWIN...STIPPVILLE...NEVADA...
TIFFIN...APPLETON CITY...JOHNSON CITY...WEAUBLEAU...HERMITAGE...
QUINCY...WHEATLAND...CROSS TIMBERS...KENOMA...LAMAR...
CEDAR SPRINGS...EL DORADO SPRINGS...FILLEY...ARNICA...
CAPLINGER MILLS...STOCKTON...BOLIVAR...JOPLIN...CARTHAGE...
GREENFIELD...LOCKWOOD...MEINERT...SPRINGFIELD...NEOSHO...AURORA...
MOUNT VERNON...MARIONVILLE...NIXA...CHRISTIAN CENTER...OZARK...
SELMORE...ANDERSON...NOEL...GOODMAN...SOUTH WEST CITY...
PINEVILLE...ROCKY COMFORT...MONETT...MADRY...CASSVILLE...
KIMBERLING CITY...CRANE...ELSEY...INDIAN POINT...
SILVER DOLLAR CITY
548 PM CST TUE FEB 2 2016

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM CST THIS EVENING...

WHILE WINDS WILL REMAIN GUSTY THIS EVENING...WIND SPEEDS WILL
GRADUALLY SUBSIDE.

$$

FOSTER

The office that day

Everything else NWS Springfield, MO issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Feb 2, 3:18 AM CSTSpecial Weather StatementSGFCrawford42 min
Feb 2, 10:03 AM CSTRed Flag WarningSGFBourbon, Cherokee, Crawford8 hr

Nearby

Wind Advisories in Missouri, 2016Wind Advisories in Kansas, 2016Every wind advisory in 2016

Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.