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Wind Advisory 24, NWS Wichita, KS

November 17, 201726 counties in Kansas

NWS Wichita, KS issued this wind advisory at Nov 17, 2017, 11:14 AM CST for 26 counties in Kansas. It took effect at Nov 18, 2017, 2:00 AM CST. It was in force for 14 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Nov 17, 2017, 11:14 AM CST (17:14 UTC)
In effect from
Nov 18, 2017, 2:00 AM CST
Expired
Nov 18, 2017, 4:00 PM CST
In force
14 hr
Issued by
NWS Wichita, KS
All 26 counties

Allen County, KS, Barton County, KS, Butler County, KS, Chase County, KS, Chautauqua County, KS, Cowley County, KS, Elk County, KS, Ellsworth County, KS, Greenwood County, KS, Harper County, KS, Harvey County, KS, Kingman County, KS, Labette County, KS, Lincoln County, KS, Marion County, KS, McPherson County, KS, Montgomery County, KS, Neosho County, KS, Reno County, KS, Rice County, KS, Russell County, KS, Saline County, KS, Sedgwick County, KS, Sumner County, KS, Wilson County, KS, Woodson County, KS

The radar

The Wichita radar (KICT), 45 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 17:13 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

Topeka, KS (KFOE), launched 12:00Z, 5.2 hours before the alert went out and 172 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, Topeka, KS at 12:00Z on 2017-11-17Temperature 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, Topeka, KS at 12:00Z on 2017-11-17The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 338 square meters per square second.1939587897Sfc1 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
605 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
57 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
338 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
398 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

012 
WWUS73 KICT 171714
NPWICT

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wichita KS
1114 AM CST Fri Nov 17 2017

...Strong north to northwest winds to develop late tonight...

.Strong north to northwest winds will develop behind a cold front 
after midnight across central Kansas and continue through early
afternoon on Saturday.

KSZ032-033-047>053-067>069-082-083-091>093-180715-
/O.NEW.KICT.WI.Y.0024.171118T0800Z-171118T2200Z/
Russell-Lincoln-Barton-Ellsworth-Saline-Rice-McPherson-Marion-
Chase-Reno-Harvey-Butler-Kingman-Sedgwick-Harper-Sumner-Cowley-
Including the cities of Russell, Lincoln, Sylvan Grove, 
Great Bend, Ellsworth, Wilson, Salina, Lyons, Sterling, 
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
1114 AM CST Fri Nov 17 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 4 PM CST SATURDAY...

The National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect from 2 AM to 4 PM CST Saturday.

* Winds...North to northwest at 25 to 30 mph with gusts to 45 mph.

* Timing...of the strongest winds will be late tonight through
  early afternoon on Saturday.

* Impacts...include strong and sudden wind gusts and potential for
  hazardous travel for high profile vehicles due to cross-winds on
  east-west oriented roads and highways. 

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.

&&

$$
3 follow-up statements
735 
WWUS73 KICT 172027
NPWICT

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wichita KS
227 PM CST Fri Nov 17 2017

...Strong north to northwest winds will develop late tonight and 
Saturday...

.Strong north to northwest winds will develop behind a cold front
after midnight across central Kansas and expand across southeast
Kansas toward dawn on Saturday morning. These strong and gusty
winds will continue across the entire area through early afternoon
on Saturday.

KSZ070>072-094>096-098>100-181030-
/O.EXB.KICT.WI.Y.0024.171118T1200Z-171118T2200Z/
Greenwood-Woodson-Allen-Elk-Wilson-Neosho-Chautauqua-Montgomery-
Labette-
Including the cities of Eureka, Madison, Yates Center, Iola, 
Humboldt, Howard, Moline, Longton, Grenola, Neodesha, Fredonia, 
Chanute, Sedan, Cedar Vale, Coffeyville, Independence, 
and Parsons
227 PM CST Fri Nov 17 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 4 PM CST SATURDAY...

The National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect from 6 AM to 4 PM CST Saturday.

* Winds...Northwest at 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* Timing...of the strongest winds will be from around dawn on
  Saturday morning through early afternoon.

* Impacts...include strong and sudden wind gusts and potential 
  for hazardous travel for high profile vehicles due to cross-
  winds on east-west oriented roads and highways.

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>053-067>069-082-083-091>093-181030-
/O.CON.KICT.WI.Y.0024.171118T0800Z-171118T2200Z/
Russell-Lincoln-Barton-Ellsworth-Saline-Rice-McPherson-Marion-
Chase-Reno-Harvey-Butler-Kingman-Sedgwick-Harper-Sumner-Cowley-
Including the cities of Russell, Lincoln, Sylvan Grove, 
Great Bend, Ellsworth, Wilson, Salina, Lyons, Sterling, 
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
227 PM CST Fri Nov 17 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 4 PM CST
SATURDAY...

* Winds...Northwest at 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* Timing...of the strongest winds will be from late tonight 
  through early afternoon on Saturday.

* Impacts...include strong and sudden wind gusts and potential 
  for hazardous travel for high profile vehicles due to cross-
  winds on east-west oriented roads and highways.

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.

&&

$$
252 
WWUS73 KICT 180943
NPWICT

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wichita KS
343 AM CST Sat Nov 18 2017

KSZ032-033-047>053-067>069-082-083-091>093-182200-
/O.CON.KICT.WI.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-171118T2200Z/
Russell-Lincoln-Barton-Ellsworth-Saline-Rice-McPherson-Marion-
Chase-Reno-Harvey-Butler-Kingman-Sedgwick-Harper-Sumner-Cowley-
Including the cities of Russell, Lincoln, Sylvan Grove, 
Great Bend, Ellsworth, Wilson, Salina, Lyons, Sterling, 
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
343 AM CST Sat Nov 18 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM CST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* Winds...Northwest around 30 mph with gusts near 40 mph.

* Timing...the strongest winds will be this morning, with winds 
  diminishing this afternoon. 

* Impacts...include strong and sudden wind gusts and potential for
  hazardous travel for high profile vehicles due to cross winds on
  east-west oriented roads and highways.

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.

&&

$$

KSZ070>072-094>096-098>100-182200-
/O.CON.KICT.WI.Y.0024.171118T1200Z-171118T2200Z/
Greenwood-Woodson-Allen-Elk-Wilson-Neosho-Chautauqua-Montgomery-
Labette-
Including the cities of Eureka, Madison, Yates Center, Iola, 
Humboldt, Howard, Moline, Longton, Grenola, Neodesha, Fredonia, 
Chanute, Sedan, Cedar Vale, Coffeyville, Independence, 
and Parsons
343 AM CST Sat Nov 18 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM CST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* Winds...Northwest around 30 mph with gusts near 40 mph.

* Timing...of the strongest winds will be from around dawn on 
  Saturday morning through early afternoon.

* Impacts...include strong and sudden wind gusts and potential 
  for hazardous travel for high profile vehicles due to cross- 
  winds on east-west oriented roads and highways.

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.

&&

$$
083 
WWUS73 KICT 182142
NPWICT

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wichita KS
342 PM CST Sat Nov 18 2017

...Strong winds will diminish quickly by sunset...


KSZ032-033-047>053-067>072-082-083-091>096-098>100-182245-
/O.EXP.KICT.WI.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-171118T2200Z/
Russell-Lincoln-Barton-Ellsworth-Saline-Rice-McPherson-Marion-
Chase-Reno-Harvey-Butler-Greenwood-Woodson-Allen-Kingman-Sedgwick-
Harper-Sumner-Cowley-Elk-Wilson-Neosho-Chautauqua-Montgomery-
Labette-
Including the cities of Russell, Lincoln, Sylvan Grove, 
Great Bend, Ellsworth, Wilson, Salina, Lyons, Sterling, 
McPherson, Hillsboro, Marion, Peabody, Cottonwood Falls, 
Strong City, Hutchinson, Newton, El Dorado, Augusta, Andover, 
Rose Hill, Eureka, Madison, Yates Center, Iola, Humboldt, 
Kingman, Derby, Haysville, Bel Aire, Park City, Valley Center, 
Wichita, Anthony, Harper, Attica, Wellington, Winfield, 
Arkansas City, Howard, Moline, Longton, Grenola, Neodesha, 
Fredonia, Chanute, Sedan, Cedar Vale, Coffeyville, Independence, 
and Parsons
342 PM CST Sat Nov 18 2017

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 4 PM CST THIS AFTERNOON...

The strong and gusty north to northwest winds will diminish
quickly as sunset approaches early this evening. Therefore the
wind advisory will be allowed at expire at 4 pm.

$$

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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.