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Wind Advisory 12, NWS Wichita, KS

April 23, 201717 counties in Kansas

NWS Wichita, KS issued this wind advisory at Apr 23, 2017, 3:27 PM CDT for 17 counties in Kansas. It took effect at Apr 24, 2017, 8:14 AM CDT. It was in force for 9 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Apr 23, 2017, 3:27 PM CDT (20:27 UTC)
In effect from
Apr 24, 2017, 8:14 AM CDT
Expired
Apr 24, 2017, 5:00 PM CDT
In force
9 hr
Issued by
NWS Wichita, KS

Counties Barton County, KS, Butler County, KS, Chase County, KS, Cowley County, KS, Ellsworth County, KS, Harper County, KS, Harvey County, KS, Kingman County, KS, Lincoln County, KS, Marion County, KS, McPherson County, KS, Reno County, KS, Rice County, KS, Russell County, KS, Saline County, KS, Sedgwick County, KS, Sumner County, KS

The radar

The Wichita radar (KICT), 57 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:25 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

Dodge City, (KDDC), launched 12:00Z, 8.5 hours before the alert went out and 194 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, Dodge City, at 12:00Z on 2017-04-23Temperature 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, Dodge City, at 12:00Z on 2017-04-23The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -38 square meters per square second.19395878Sfc1 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
2012 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
32 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-38 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
-56 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

117 
WWUS73 KICT 232027
NPWICT

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wichita KS
327 PM CDT Sun Apr 23 2017

...Strong south winds expected for several hours on Monday...

KSZ032-033-047-048-050-241030-
/O.NEW.KICT.WI.Y.0012.170424T1400Z-170424T1900Z/
Russell-Lincoln-Barton-Ellsworth-Rice-
Including the cities of Russell, Lincoln, Sylvan Grove, 
Great Bend, Ellsworth, Wilson, Lyons, and Sterling
327 PM CDT Sun Apr 23 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 2 PM CDT MONDAY...

The National Weather Service In Wichita has issued a Wind
Advisory...which is in effect from 9 AM to 2 PM CDT Monday.

* Winds...south 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* Timing...of the strongest winds will be from mid-morning until
  early afternoon.

* Impacts...include sudden strong gusts and cross-winds,
  especially on east-west oriented roads and highways could make
  driving difficult. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A wind advisory means that sustained winds of at least 30 mph
and/or wind gusts over 45 mph are expected.  Winds this strong
can make driving difficult...especially for high profile
vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

KSZ049-051>053-067>069-082-083-091>093-241030-
/O.NEW.KICT.WI.Y.0012.170424T1700Z-170424T2200Z/
Saline-McPherson-Marion-Chase-Reno-Harvey-Butler-Kingman-Sedgwick-
Harper-Sumner-Cowley-
Including the cities of Salina, McPherson, Hillsboro, Marion, 
Peabody, Cottonwood Falls, Strong City, Hutchinson, Newton, 
El Dorado, Augusta, Andover, Rose Hill, Kingman, Derby, 
Haysville, Bel Aire, Park City, Valley Center, Wichita, Anthony, 
Harper, Attica, Wellington, Winfield, and Arkansas City
327 PM CDT Sun Apr 23 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 5 PM CDT MONDAY...

The National Weather Service In Wichita has issued a Wind
Advisory...which is in effect from noon to 5 PM CDT Monday.

* Winds...south 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* Timing...of the strongest winds will be from midday until the
  late afternoon.

* Impacts...include sudden strong gusts and cross-winds,
  especially on east-west oriented roads and highways could make
  driving difficult.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A wind advisory means that sustained winds of at least 30 mph
and/or wind gusts over 45 mph are expected.  Winds this strong
can make driving difficult...especially for high profile
vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$
6 follow-up statements
573 
WWUS73 KICT 240853
NPWICT

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wichita KS
353 AM CDT Mon Apr 24 2017

...Strong south winds expected for several hours today...

KSZ049-051>053-067>069-082-083-091>093-242200-
/O.EXT.KICT.WI.Y.0012.170424T1600Z-170424T2200Z/
Saline-McPherson-Marion-Chase-Reno-Harvey-Butler-Kingman-Sedgwick-
Harper-Sumner-Cowley-
Including the cities of Salina, McPherson, Hillsboro, Marion, 
Peabody, Cottonwood Falls, Strong City, Hutchinson, Newton, 
El Dorado, Augusta, Andover, Rose Hill, Kingman, Derby, 
Haysville, Bel Aire, Park City, Valley Center, Wichita, Anthony, 
Harper, Attica, Wellington, Winfield, and Arkansas City
353 AM CDT Mon Apr 24 2017

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 5 PM
CDT THIS AFTERNOON...

* Winds...south 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* Timing...of the strongest winds will be from midday until the 
  late afternoon.

* Impacts...include sudden strong gusts and cross-winds, 
  especially on east-west oriented roads and highways could make 
  driving difficult.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A wind advisory means that sustained winds of at least 30 mph
and/or wind gusts over 45 mph are expected.  Winds this strong
can make driving difficult...especially for high profile
vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

KSZ032-033-047-048-050-241600-
/O.EXT.KICT.WI.Y.0012.170424T1400Z-170424T1600Z/
Russell-Lincoln-Barton-Ellsworth-Rice-
Including the cities of Russell, Lincoln, Sylvan Grove, 
Great Bend, Ellsworth, Wilson, Lyons, and Sterling
353 AM CDT Mon Apr 24 2017

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 11 AM CDT THIS
MORNING...

* Winds...south 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* Timing...of the strongest winds will be from mid-morning until 
  early afternoon.

* Impacts...include sudden strong gusts and cross-winds, 
  especially on east-west oriented roads and highways could make 
  driving difficult.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A wind advisory means that sustained winds of at least 30 mph
and/or wind gusts over 45 mph are expected.  Winds this strong
can make driving difficult...especially for high profile
vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

Ketcham
037 
WWUS73 KICT 241314
NPWICT

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wichita KS
814 AM CDT Mon Apr 24 2017

...Strong south winds expected today...

KSZ032-033-047-048-050-241800-
/O.EXT.KICT.WI.Y.0012.170424T1314Z-170424T1800Z/
Russell-Lincoln-Barton-Ellsworth-Rice-
Including the cities of Russell, Lincoln, Sylvan Grove, 
Great Bend, Ellsworth, Wilson, Lyons, and Sterling
814 AM CDT Mon Apr 24 2017

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON...

* Winds...south 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* Timing...of the strongest winds will be from mid-morning until 
  early afternoon.

* Impacts...include sudden strong gusts and cross-winds, 
  especially on east-west oriented roads and highways could make 
  driving difficult.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A wind advisory means that sustained winds of at least 30 mph
and/or wind gusts over 45 mph are expected.  Winds this strong
can make driving difficult...especially for high profile
vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

KSZ049-051>053-067>069-082-083-091>093-242200-
/O.CON.KICT.WI.Y.0012.170424T1600Z-170424T2200Z/
Saline-McPherson-Marion-Chase-Reno-Harvey-Butler-Kingman-Sedgwick-
Harper-Sumner-Cowley-
Including the cities of Salina, McPherson, Hillsboro, Marion, 
Peabody, Cottonwood Falls, Strong City, Hutchinson, Newton, 
El Dorado, Augusta, Andover, Rose Hill, Kingman, Derby, 
Haysville, Bel Aire, Park City, Valley Center, Wichita, Anthony, 
Harper, Attica, Wellington, Winfield, and Arkansas City
814 AM CDT Mon Apr 24 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM CDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* Winds...south 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* Timing...of the strongest winds will be from midday until the 
  late afternoon.

* Impacts...include sudden strong gusts and cross-winds, 
  especially on east-west oriented roads and highways could make 
  driving difficult.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A wind advisory means that sustained winds of at least 30 mph
and/or wind gusts over 45 mph are expected.  Winds this strong
can make driving difficult...especially for high profile
vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$
192 
WWUS73 KICT 241707
NPWICT

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wichita KS
1207 PM CDT Mon Apr 24 2017

...Strong south winds expected today...

KSZ032-033-047-048-050-242000-
/O.EXT.KICT.WI.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-170424T2000Z/
Russell-Lincoln-Barton-Ellsworth-Rice-
Including the cities of Russell, Lincoln, Sylvan Grove, 
Great Bend, Ellsworth, Wilson, Lyons, and Sterling
1207 PM CDT Mon Apr 24 2017

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON...

* Winds...south 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.

* Timing...of the strongest winds will be from mid-morning until 
  early afternoon.

* Impacts...include sudden strong gusts and cross-winds, 
  especially on east-west oriented roads and highways could make 
  driving difficult.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A wind advisory means that sustained winds of at least 30 mph
and/or wind gusts over 45 mph are expected.  Winds this strong
can make driving difficult...especially for high profile
vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

KSZ049-051>053-067>069-082-083-091>093-242200-
/O.CON.KICT.WI.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-170424T2200Z/
Saline-McPherson-Marion-Chase-Reno-Harvey-Butler-Kingman-Sedgwick-
Harper-Sumner-Cowley-
Including the cities of Salina, McPherson, Hillsboro, Marion, 
Peabody, Cottonwood Falls, Strong City, Hutchinson, Newton, 
El Dorado, Augusta, Andover, Rose Hill, Kingman, Derby, 
Haysville, Bel Aire, Park City, Valley Center, Wichita, Anthony, 
Harper, Attica, Wellington, Winfield, and Arkansas City
1207 PM CDT Mon Apr 24 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM CDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* Winds...south 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* Timing...of the strongest winds will be from midday until the 
  late afternoon.

* Impacts...include sudden strong gusts and cross-winds, 
  especially on east-west oriented roads and highways could make 
  driving difficult.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A wind advisory means that sustained winds of at least 30 mph
and/or wind gusts over 45 mph are expected.  Winds this strong
can make driving difficult...especially for high profile
vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$
540 
WWUS73 KICT 241836
NPWICT

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wichita KS
136 PM CDT Mon Apr 24 2017

...Strong south winds expected today...

KSZ032-047-241945-
/O.CAN.KICT.WI.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-170424T2000Z/
Russell-Barton-
Including the cities of Russell and Great Bend
136 PM CDT Mon Apr 24 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Wichita has cancelled the Wind
Advisory.

Gusty south winds will continue to subside as we move through the
afternoon hours.

$$

KSZ049-051>053-067>069-082-083-091>093-242200-
/O.CON.KICT.WI.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-170424T2200Z/
Saline-McPherson-Marion-Chase-Reno-Harvey-Butler-Kingman-Sedgwick-
Harper-Sumner-Cowley-
Including the cities of Salina, McPherson, Hillsboro, Marion, 
Peabody, Cottonwood Falls, Strong City, Hutchinson, Newton, 
El Dorado, Augusta, Andover, Rose Hill, Kingman, Derby, 
Haysville, Bel Aire, Park City, Valley Center, Wichita, Anthony, 
Harper, Attica, Wellington, Winfield, and Arkansas City
136 PM CDT Mon Apr 24 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM CDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* Winds...south 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* Timing...of the strongest winds will be from midday until the 
  late afternoon.

* Impacts...include sudden strong gusts and cross-winds, 
  especially on east-west oriented roads and highways could make 
  driving difficult.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A wind advisory means that sustained winds of at least 30 mph
and/or wind gusts over 45 mph are expected.  Winds this strong
can make driving difficult...especially for high profile
vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

KSZ033-048-050-242000-
/O.CON.KICT.WI.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-170424T2000Z/
Lincoln-Ellsworth-Rice-
Including the cities of Lincoln, Sylvan Grove, Ellsworth, Wilson,
Lyons, and Sterling
136 PM CDT Mon Apr 24 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* Winds...south 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.

* Timing...of the strongest winds will be from mid-morning until 
  early afternoon.

* Impacts...include sudden strong gusts and cross-winds, 
  especially on east-west oriented roads and highways could make 
  driving difficult.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A wind advisory means that sustained winds of at least 30 mph
and/or wind gusts over 45 mph are expected.  Winds this strong
can make driving difficult...especially for high profile
vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$
361 
WWUS73 KICT 241954
NPWICT

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wichita KS
254 PM CDT Mon Apr 24 2017

...Strong south winds expected this afternoon...

KSZ033-048-050-242100-
/O.EXP.KICT.WI.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-170424T2000Z/
Lincoln-Ellsworth-Rice-
Including the cities of Lincoln, Sylvan Grove, Ellsworth, Wilson,
Lyons, and Sterling
254 PM CDT Mon Apr 24 2017

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 3 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON...

Gusty south winds will continue to diminish as we move through the
afternoon hours.

$$

KSZ049-051>053-067>069-082-083-091>093-242200-
/O.CON.KICT.WI.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-170424T2200Z/
Saline-McPherson-Marion-Chase-Reno-Harvey-Butler-Kingman-Sedgwick-
Harper-Sumner-Cowley-
Including the cities of Salina, McPherson, Hillsboro, Marion, 
Peabody, Cottonwood Falls, Strong City, Hutchinson, Newton, 
El Dorado, Augusta, Andover, Rose Hill, Kingman, Derby, 
Haysville, Bel Aire, Park City, Valley Center, Wichita, Anthony, 
Harper, Attica, Wellington, Winfield, and Arkansas City
254 PM CDT Mon Apr 24 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM CDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* Winds...south 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.

* Timing...of the strongest winds will be from midday until the 
  late afternoon.

* Impacts...include sudden strong gusts and cross-winds, 
  especially on east-west oriented roads and highways could make 
  driving difficult.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A wind advisory means that sustained winds of at least 30 mph
and/or wind gusts over 45 mph are expected.  Winds this strong
can make driving difficult...especially for high profile
vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$
396 
WWUS73 KICT 242150
NPWICT

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wichita KS
450 PM CDT Mon Apr 24 2017


KSZ049-051>053-067>069-082-083-091>093-242300-
/O.EXP.KICT.WI.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-170424T2200Z/
Saline-McPherson-Marion-Chase-Reno-Harvey-Butler-Kingman-Sedgwick-
Harper-Sumner-Cowley-
Including the cities of Salina, McPherson, Hillsboro, Marion, 
Peabody, Cottonwood Falls, Strong City, Hutchinson, Newton, 
El Dorado, Augusta, Andover, Rose Hill, Kingman, Derby, 
Haysville, Bel Aire, Park City, Valley Center, Wichita, Anthony, 
Harper, Attica, Wellington, Winfield, and Arkansas City
450 PM CDT Mon Apr 24 2017

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 5 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON...

South winds will remain gusty, though gradually diminishing 
through the early evening. Therefore the wind advisory will be 
allowed to expire.

$$

Nearby

Wind Advisories in Kansas, 2017Every wind advisory in 2017

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.