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High Wind Warning 1, NWS Springfield, MO

May 17, 2017Bourbon County, Cherokee County, Crawford County, Kansas; Barton County, Jasper County, Vernon County, Missouri

NWS Springfield, MO issued this high wind warning at May 17, 2017, 2:03 PM CDT for Bourbon County, Cherokee County, Crawford County, Kansas; Barton County, Jasper County, Vernon County, Missouri. It was in force for 3 hr. 5 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named, with what was reported inside it.

The facts

Issued
May 17, 2017, 2:03 PM CDT (19:03 UTC)
Expired
May 17, 2017, 5:06 PM CDT
In force
3 hr
Issued by
NWS Springfield, MO

Counties Bourbon County, KS, Cherokee County, KS, Crawford County, KS, Barton County, MO, Jasper County, MO, Vernon County, MO

The radar

The Springfield radar (KSGF), 110 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 19:04 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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

What was reported inside it

TimeReportWhereRemark
May 17, 2:34 PM CDTNON-TSTM WND DMGJoplin, MOFIRE DEPARTMENT REPORTS A LARGE TREE FELL ON TO A HOUSE IN JOPLIN DUE TO STRONG WINDS. NO INJURIES REPORTED.
May 17, 2:38 PM CDTNON-TSTM WND GST 524 Se Marmaton, KSTHE FORT SCOTT AWOS MEASURED A 52 MPH WIND GUST APPROXIMATELY 2:30 PM.
May 17, 2:46 PM CDTNON-TSTM WND GST 534 Se Marmaton, KS53 MPH WIND GUST MEASURED AT THE FORT SCOTT AWOS.
May 17, 3:00 PM CDTNON-TSTM WND DMGPittsburg, KSA PICTURE FROM SOCIAL MEDIA OF A VERY LARGE TREE BLOWN ON TO A HOUSE IN PITTSBURG, KANSAS.
May 17, 4:01 PM CDTNON-TSTM WND GST 501 Ene Oronogo, MOA NEARLY 24 INCH DIAMETER TREE SNAPPED OFF MID WAY UP DUE TO HIGH WINDS.

Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.

The nearest sounding before it

Springfield, MO (KSGF), launched 12:00Z, 7.1 hours before the alert went out and 98 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 12:00Z on 2017-05-17Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 63 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 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 12:00Z on 2017-05-17The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 271 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
63 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-279 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
929 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
59 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
271 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
294 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

245 
WWUS73 KSGF 171903
NPWSGF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Springfield MO
203 PM CDT Wed May 17 2017

...Very Windy Through the Afternoon Hours...

KSZ073-097-101-MOZ066-077-088-180000-
/O.UPG.KSGF.WI.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-170518T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KSGF.HW.W.0001.170517T1903Z-170518T0000Z/
Bourbon-Crawford-Cherokee-Vernon-Barton-Jasper-
Including the cities of Fort Scott, Pawnee Station, Chicopee, 
Lone Oak, Pittsburg, Baxter Springs, Lowell, Riverton, Columbus, 
Neutral, Sherwin, Stippville, NEVADA, Kenoma, Lamar, Joplin, 
and Carthage
203 PM CDT Wed May 17 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Springfield has issued a High
Wind Warning, which is in effect until 7 PM CDT this evening. The
Wind Advisory is no longer in effect. 

* TIMING...Through early evening.

* WINDS...Sustained south winds of 30 to 40 MPH and wind gusts of
  45 to 55 MPH, with a few areas gusting to 60 MPH. The strongest
  winds will likely occur from now through 5 PM. 

* IMPACTS...These strong southerly winds today will make driving 
  difficult, especially on east to west roadways and drivers of 
  high profile vehicles. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts
of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage.

&&

$$

MOZ055>058-067>071-078>083-089>098-101>106-180000-
/O.CON.KSGF.WI.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-170518T0000Z/
Benton-Morgan-Miller-Maries-St. Clair-Hickory-Camden-Pulaski-
Phelps-Cedar-Polk-Dallas-Laclede-Texas-Dent-Dade-Greene-Webster-
Wright-Newton-Lawrence-Christian-Douglas-Howell-Shannon-McDonald-
Barry-Stone-Taney-Ozark-Oregon-
Including the cities of Warsaw, Whitakerville, Cole Camp, 
Crockerville, Mora, Edmonson, Lincoln, Versailles, Rocky Mount, 
Stover, Laurie, Aurora Springs, Eldon, Lake Ozark, Vichy, Tiffin,
Appleton City, Johnson City, Weaubleau, Hermitage, Pittsburg, 
Quincy, Wheatland, Cross Timbers, Osage Beach, Camdenton, 
Decaturville, Roach, Village of Four Seasons, Fort Leonard Wood, 
Laquey, Waynesville, Northwye, Rolla, Cedar Springs, 
El Dorado Springs, Filley, Arnica, Caplinger Mills, Stockton, 
Bolivar, Buffalo, Charity, Foose, March, Plad, Windyville, Olive,
Lynchburg, Lebanon, Plato, Roby, Bendavis, Huggins, Lake Spring, 
Bangert, Darien, Gladden, Howes, Jadwin, Salem, Greenfield, 
Lockwood, Meinert, Springfield, Marshfield, Northview, Seymour, 
Rogersville, Dawson, Graff, Mountain Grove, Duncan, Mansfield, 
Neosho, Aurora, Mount Vernon, Marionville, Nixa, 
Christian Center, Ozark, Selmore, Vanzant, Ava, Goodhope, Rome, 
Squires, Dogwood, Pomona, Pottersville, Siloam Springs, 
South Fork, West Plains, White Church, Teresita, Winona, 
Birch Tree, Montier, Anderson, Noel, Goodman, South West City, 
Pineville, Rocky Comfort, Monett, Madry, Cassville, 
Kimberling City, Crane, Elsey, Indian Point, Silver Dollar City, 
Branson, Hollister, Kirbyville, Edgewater Beach, Forsyth, 
Ozark Beach, Powersite, Wasola, Thayer, Alton, Couch, Greer, 
Thomasville, and Wilderness
203 PM CDT Wed May 17 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* TIMING...Through early evening.

* WINDS...Sustained south winds of 25 to 35 MPH and wind gusts of
  35 to 45 MPH. 

* IMPACTS...These strong southerly winds today will make driving 
  difficult, especially on east to west roadways and drivers of 
  high profile vehicles. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that winds of 35 mph are expected. Winds
this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

Boxell
1 follow-up statement
578 
WWUS73 KSGF 172206
NPWSGF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Springfield MO
506 PM CDT Wed May 17 2017

...Windy Early This Evening...

KSZ073-097-101-MOZ066-077-088-180000-
/O.CAN.KSGF.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-170518T0000Z/
/O.EXA.KSGF.WI.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-170518T0000Z/
Bourbon-Crawford-Cherokee-Vernon-Barton-Jasper-
Including the cities of Fort Scott, Pawnee Station, Chicopee, 
Lone Oak, Pittsburg, Baxter Springs, Lowell, Riverton, Columbus, 
Neutral, Sherwin, Stippville, NEVADA, Kenoma, Lamar, Joplin, 
and Carthage
506 PM CDT Wed May 17 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Springfield has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect until 7 PM CDT this evening. The
High Wind Warning has been cancelled. 

* TIMING...Through early evening.

* WINDS...Sustained south winds of 25 to 35 MPH and wind gusts 
  of 35 to 45 MPH. 

* IMPACTS...These strong southerly winds today will make driving 
  difficult, especially on east to west roadways and drivers of 
  high profile vehicles. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that winds of 35 mph are expected. Winds
this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

MOZ055>058-067>071-078>083-089>098-101>106-180000-
/O.CON.KSGF.WI.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-170518T0000Z/
Benton-Morgan-Miller-Maries-St. Clair-Hickory-Camden-Pulaski-
Phelps-Cedar-Polk-Dallas-Laclede-Texas-Dent-Dade-Greene-Webster-
Wright-Newton-Lawrence-Christian-Douglas-Howell-Shannon-McDonald-
Barry-Stone-Taney-Ozark-Oregon-
Including the cities of Warsaw, Whitakerville, Cole Camp, 
Crockerville, Mora, Edmonson, Lincoln, Versailles, Rocky Mount, 
Stover, Laurie, Aurora Springs, Eldon, Lake Ozark, Vichy, Tiffin,
Appleton City, Johnson City, Weaubleau, Hermitage, Pittsburg, 
Quincy, Wheatland, Cross Timbers, Osage Beach, Camdenton, 
Decaturville, Roach, Village of Four Seasons, Fort Leonard Wood, 
Laquey, Waynesville, Northwye, Rolla, Cedar Springs, 
El Dorado Springs, Filley, Arnica, Caplinger Mills, Stockton, 
Bolivar, Buffalo, Charity, Foose, March, Plad, Windyville, Olive,
Lynchburg, Lebanon, Plato, Roby, Bendavis, Huggins, Lake Spring, 
Bangert, Darien, Gladden, Howes, Jadwin, Salem, Greenfield, 
Lockwood, Meinert, Springfield, Marshfield, Northview, Seymour, 
Rogersville, Dawson, Graff, Mountain Grove, Duncan, Mansfield, 
Neosho, Aurora, Mount Vernon, Marionville, Nixa, 
Christian Center, Ozark, Selmore, Vanzant, Ava, Goodhope, Rome, 
Squires, Dogwood, Pomona, Pottersville, Siloam Springs, 
South Fork, West Plains, White Church, Teresita, Winona, 
Birch Tree, Montier, Anderson, Noel, Goodman, South West City, 
Pineville, Rocky Comfort, Monett, Madry, Cassville, 
Kimberling City, Crane, Elsey, Indian Point, Silver Dollar City, 
Branson, Hollister, Kirbyville, Edgewater Beach, Forsyth, 
Ozark Beach, Powersite, Wasola, Thayer, Alton, Couch, Greer, 
Thomasville, and Wilderness
506 PM CDT Wed May 17 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* TIMING...Through early evening.

* WINDS...Sustained south winds of 25 to 35 MPH and wind gusts 
  of 35 to 45 MPH. 

* IMPACTS...These strong southerly winds today will make driving 
  difficult, especially on east to west roadways and drivers of 
  high profile vehicles. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that winds of 35 mph are expected. Winds
this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

Schaumann

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
May 17, 3:37 AM CDTWind AdvisorySGFBourbon, Cherokee, Crawford15 hr

Nearby

High Wind Warnings in Kansas, 2017High Wind Warnings in Missouri, 2017Every high wind warning 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; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.