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Freeze Warning 2, NWS Topeka, KS

October 26, 201716 counties in Kansas

NWS Topeka, KS issued this freeze warning at Oct 26, 2017, 3:35 AM CDT for 16 counties in Kansas. It took effect at Oct 27, 2017, 4:00 AM CDT. It was in force for 5 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Oct 26, 2017, 3:35 AM CDT (08:35 UTC)
In effect from
Oct 27, 2017, 4:00 AM CDT
Expired
Oct 27, 2017, 9:00 AM CDT
In force
5 hr
Issued by
NWS Topeka, KS

Counties Brown County, KS, Clay County, KS, Cloud County, KS, Dickinson County, KS, Geary County, KS, Jackson County, KS, Lyon County, KS, Marshall County, KS, Morris County, KS, Nemaha County, KS, Ottawa County, KS, Pottawatomie County, KS, Republic County, KS, Riley County, KS, Wabaunsee County, KS, Washington County, KS

The radar

The Topeka radar (KTWX), 53 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 08:34 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 00:00Z, 8.6 hours before the alert went out and 97 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 00:00Z on 2017-10-26Temperature 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°0°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Topeka, KS at 00:00Z on 2017-10-26The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 144 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
2639 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
53 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
144 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
297 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

931 
WWUS73 KTOP 260835
NPWTOP

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Topeka KS
335 AM CDT Thu Oct 26 2017

KSZ008-009-020-021-034-261645-
/O.CAN.KTOP.FZ.A.0002.171028T0600Z-171028T1500Z/
/O.UPG.KTOP.FZ.A.0001.171027T0700Z-171027T1400Z/
/O.NEW.KTOP.FZ.W.0002.171027T0900Z-171027T1400Z/
/O.NEW.KTOP.WI.Y.0010.171026T1800Z-171027T0000Z/
Republic-Washington-Cloud-Clay-Ottawa-
Including the cities of Belleville, Washington, Hanover, Clifton,
Linn, Greenleaf, Concordia, Clay Center, Minneapolis, 
and Bennington
335 AM CDT Thu Oct 26 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 7 PM CDT
THIS EVENING...
...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 9 AM CDT FRIDAY...
...FREEZE WATCH IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Topeka has issued a Freeze
Warning, which is in effect from 4 AM to 9 AM CDT Friday. A Wind
Advisory has also been issued. This Wind Advisory is in effect
from 1 PM this afternoon to 7 PM CDT this evening. The Freeze
Watch for Saturday morning has been cancelled. The Freeze Watch
for tonight is no longer in effect. 

* WINDS...Sustained winds of 25 to 30 mph with gusts over 40 mph
  this afternoon.

* Temperature...Upper 20s to low 30s tonight.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause driving difficulties for high
  profile vehicles on east west roads. Unprotected cold- 
  sensitive plants may be damaged or killed by the sub-freezing 
  temperatures. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Freeze Warning means sub-freezing temperatures are imminent or
highly likely. These conditions will kill crops and other
sensitive vegetation.

A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 30 mph or gusts to
45 mph are expected. Steps should be taken to secure any lawn
furniture or light weight objects and use extra caution when
driving.

&&

$$

KSZ035-261645-
/O.UPG.KTOP.FZ.A.0001.171027T0700Z-171027T1400Z/
/O.NEW.KTOP.FZ.W.0002.171027T0900Z-171027T1400Z/
/O.NEW.KTOP.WI.Y.0010.171026T1800Z-171027T0000Z/
/O.CON.KTOP.FZ.A.0002.171028T0600Z-171028T1500Z/
Dickinson-
Including the cities of Abilene and Herington
335 AM CDT Thu Oct 26 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 7 PM CDT
THIS EVENING...
...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 9 AM CDT FRIDAY...
...FREEZE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH
SATURDAY MORNING...

The National Weather Service in Topeka has issued a Freeze
Warning, which is in effect from 4 AM to 9 AM CDT Friday. A Wind
Advisory has also been issued. This Wind Advisory is in effect
from 1 PM this afternoon to 7 PM CDT this evening. The Freeze
Watch for tonight is no longer in effect. 

Should temperatures Friday morning reach the freezing mark or 
lower, the freeze watch for Friday night through Saturday morning 
will likely be cancelled.

* WINDS...Sustained winds of 25 to 30 mph with gusts over 40 mph
  this afternoon.

* Temperature...Mid 20s to low 30s.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause driving difficulties for high
  profile vehicles on east west roads, including portions of
  Interstate 70. Unprotected cold-sensitive plants may be damaged
  or killed by the sub-freezing temperatures.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Freeze Warning means sub-freezing temperatures are imminent or
highly likely. These conditions will kill crops and other
sensitive vegetation.

A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 30 mph or gusts to
45 mph are expected. Steps should be taken to secure any lawn
furniture or light weight objects and use extra caution when
driving.

A Freeze Watch means sub-freezing temperatures are possible.
These conditions could kill crops and other sensitive vegetation.

&&

$$

KSZ010>012-022-023-036-037-261645-
/O.NEW.KTOP.FZ.W.0002.171027T0900Z-171027T1400Z/
/O.CON.KTOP.FZ.A.0002.171028T0600Z-171028T1500Z/
Marshall-Nemaha-Brown-Riley-Pottawatomie-Geary-Morris-
Including the cities of Marysville, Blue Rapids, Frankfort, 
Sabetha, Seneca, Hiawatha, Horton, Manhattan, Wamego, St. Marys, 
Junction City, and Council Grove
335 AM CDT Thu Oct 26 2017

...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 9 AM CDT FRIDAY...
...FREEZE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH
SATURDAY MORNING...

The National Weather Service in Topeka has issued a Freeze
Warning, which is in effect from 4 AM to 9 AM CDT Friday. 

Should temperatures Friday morning reach the freezing mark or 
lower, the freeze watch for Friday night through Saturday morning 
will likely be cancelled.

* TEMPERATURE...Mid 20s to low 30s.

* IMPACTS...Unprotected cold-sensitive plants may be damaged or 
  killed by the sub-freezing temperatures. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Freeze Watch means sub-freezing temperatures are possible.
These conditions could kill crops and other sensitive vegetation.

A Freeze Warning means sub-freezing temperatures are imminent or
highly likely. These conditions will kill crops and other
sensitive vegetation.

&&

$$

KSZ024-026-038>040-054>056-058-059-261645-
/O.CON.KTOP.FZ.A.0002.171028T0600Z-171028T1500Z/
Jackson-Jefferson-Wabaunsee-Shawnee-Douglas-Lyon-Osage-Franklin-
Coffey-Anderson-
Including the cities of Holton, Valley Falls, Oskaloosa, Perry, 
McLouth, Grantville, Meriden, Nortonville, Alma, Eskridge, 
Maple Hill, Alta Vista, McFarland, Harveyville, Paxico, Topeka, 
Lawrence, Emporia, Osage City, Carbondale, Lyndon, Burlingame, 
Overbrook, Ottawa, Burlington, Lebo, and Garnett
335 AM CDT Thu Oct 26 2017

...FREEZE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH
SATURDAY MORNING...

* TEMPERATURE...Mid 20s to low 30s.

* IMPACTS...Unprotected cold-sensitive plants may be damaged or 
  killed by the sub-freezing temperatures. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Freeze Watch means sub-freezing temperatures are possible.
These conditions could kill crops and other sensitive vegetation.

&&

$$

KDS
6 follow-up statements
181 
WWUS73 KTOP 260858
NPWTOP

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Topeka KS
358 AM CDT Thu Oct 26 2017

KSZ035-262100-
/O.CON.KTOP.FZ.W.0002.171027T0900Z-171027T1400Z/
/O.CON.KTOP.WI.Y.0010.171026T1800Z-171027T0000Z/
/O.CON.KTOP.FZ.A.0002.171028T0600Z-171028T1500Z/
Dickinson-
Including the cities of Abilene and Herington
358 AM CDT Thu Oct 26 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
7 PM CDT THIS EVENING...
...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 9 AM CDT
FRIDAY...
...FREEZE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH
SATURDAY MORNING...

Should temperatures Friday morning reach the freezing mark or
lower, the freeze watch for Friday night through Saturday morning
will likely be cancelled.

* WINDS...Sustained winds of 25 to 30 mph with gusts over 40 mph 
  this afternoon. 

* Temperature...Mid 20s to low 30s.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause driving difficulties for 
  high profile vehicles on east west roads, including portions 
  of Interstate 70. Unprotected cold-sensitive plants may be 
  damaged or killed by the sub-freezing temperatures. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Freeze Warning means sub-freezing temperatures are imminent or
highly likely. These conditions will kill crops and other
sensitive vegetation.

A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 30 mph or gusts to
45 mph are expected. Steps should be taken to secure any lawn
furniture or light weight objects and use extra caution when
driving.

A Freeze Watch means sub-freezing temperatures are possible.
These conditions could kill crops and other sensitive vegetation.

&&

$$

KSZ010>012-022-023-036-037-262100-
/O.CON.KTOP.FZ.W.0002.171027T0900Z-171027T1400Z/
/O.CON.KTOP.FZ.A.0002.171028T0600Z-171028T1500Z/
Marshall-Nemaha-Brown-Riley-Pottawatomie-Geary-Morris-
Including the cities of Marysville, Blue Rapids, Frankfort, 
Sabetha, Seneca, Hiawatha, Horton, Manhattan, Wamego, St. Marys, 
Junction City, and Council Grove
358 AM CDT Thu Oct 26 2017

...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 9 AM CDT
FRIDAY...
...FREEZE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH
SATURDAY MORNING...

Should temperatures Friday morning reach the freezing mark or
lower, the freeze watch for Friday night through Saturday morning
will likely be cancelled.

* TEMPERATURE...Mid 20s to low 30s.

* IMPACTS...Unprotected cold-sensitive plants may be damaged or 
  killed by the sub-freezing temperatures. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Freeze Watch means sub-freezing temperatures are possible.
These conditions could kill crops and other sensitive vegetation.

A Freeze Warning means sub-freezing temperatures are imminent or
highly likely. These conditions will kill crops and other
sensitive vegetation.

&&

$$

KSZ008-009-020-021-034-262100-
/O.CON.KTOP.FZ.W.0002.171027T0900Z-171027T1400Z/
/O.CON.KTOP.WI.Y.0010.171026T1800Z-171027T0000Z/
Republic-Washington-Cloud-Clay-Ottawa-
Including the cities of Belleville, Washington, Hanover, Clifton,
Linn, Greenleaf, Concordia, Clay Center, Minneapolis, 
and Bennington
358 AM CDT Thu Oct 26 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
7 PM CDT THIS EVENING...
...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 9 AM CDT
FRIDAY...

* WINDS...Sustained winds of 25 to 30 mph with gusts over 40 mph 
  this afternoon. 

* Temperature...Upper 20s to low 30s tonight.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause driving difficulties for 
  high profile vehicles on east west roads. Unprotected cold- 
  sensitive plants may be damaged or killed by the sub-freezing 
  temperatures. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Freeze Warning means sub-freezing temperatures are imminent or
highly likely. These conditions will kill crops and other
sensitive vegetation.

A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 30 mph or gusts to
45 mph are expected. Steps should be taken to secure any lawn
furniture or light weight objects and use extra caution when
driving.

&&

$$

KSZ024-026-038>040-054>056-058-059-262100-
/O.CON.KTOP.FZ.A.0002.171028T0600Z-171028T1500Z/
Jackson-Jefferson-Wabaunsee-Shawnee-Douglas-Lyon-Osage-Franklin-
Coffey-Anderson-
Including the cities of Holton, Valley Falls, Oskaloosa, Perry, 
McLouth, Grantville, Meriden, Nortonville, Alma, Eskridge, 
Maple Hill, Alta Vista, McFarland, Harveyville, Paxico, Topeka, 
Lawrence, Emporia, Osage City, Carbondale, Lyndon, Burlingame, 
Overbrook, Ottawa, Burlington, Lebo, and Garnett
358 AM CDT Thu Oct 26 2017

...FREEZE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH
SATURDAY MORNING...

* TEMPERATURE...Mid 20s to low 30s.

* IMPACTS...Unprotected cold-sensitive plants may be damaged or 
  killed by the sub-freezing temperatures. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Freeze Watch means sub-freezing temperatures are possible.
These conditions could kill crops and other sensitive vegetation.

&&

$$
372 
WWUS73 KTOP 262030
NPWTOP

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Topeka KS
330 PM CDT Thu Oct 26 2017

KSZ035-270100-
/O.CON.KTOP.FZ.W.0002.171027T0900Z-171027T1400Z/
/O.CON.KTOP.WI.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-171027T0000Z/
/O.CON.KTOP.FZ.A.0002.171028T0600Z-171028T1500Z/
Dickinson-
Including the cities of Abilene and Herington
330 PM CDT Thu Oct 26 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING...
...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 9 AM CDT
FRIDAY...
...FREEZE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH
SATURDAY MORNING...

* WINDS...Sustained north winds of 25 to 30 mph with gusts near 
  45 mph this afternoon. 

* TEMPERATURE...Lows in the lower 30s tonight. Lows in the middle
  20s Friday night. 

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause driving difficulties for 
  high profile vehicles on east west roads, including portions 
  of Interstate 70. Unprotected cold-sensitive plants may be 
  damaged or killed by the sub-freezing temperatures. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Freeze Warning means sub-freezing temperatures are imminent or
highly likely. These conditions will kill crops and other
sensitive vegetation.

A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 30 mph or gusts to
45 mph are expected. Steps should be taken to secure any lawn
furniture or light weight objects and use extra caution when
driving.

A Freeze Watch means sub-freezing temperatures are possible.
These conditions could kill crops and other sensitive vegetation.

&&

$$

KSZ010>012-022-023-036-037-270100-
/O.CON.KTOP.FZ.W.0002.171027T0900Z-171027T1400Z/
/O.CON.KTOP.FZ.A.0002.171028T0600Z-171028T1500Z/
Marshall-Nemaha-Brown-Riley-Pottawatomie-Geary-Morris-
Including the cities of Marysville, Blue Rapids, Frankfort, 
Sabetha, Seneca, Hiawatha, Horton, Manhattan, Wamego, St. Marys, 
Junction City, and Council Grove
330 PM CDT Thu Oct 26 2017

...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 9 AM CDT
FRIDAY...
...FREEZE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH
SATURDAY MORNING...

* TEMPERATURE...Lows in the lower 30s tonight. Lows in the lower
  and middle 20s. 

* IMPACTS...Unprotected cold-sensitive plants may be damaged or 
  killed by the sub-freezing temperatures. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Freeze Watch means sub-freezing temperatures are possible.
These conditions could kill crops and other sensitive vegetation.

A Freeze Warning means sub-freezing temperatures are imminent or
highly likely. These conditions will kill crops and other
sensitive vegetation.

&&

$$

KSZ008-009-020-021-034-270100-
/O.CON.KTOP.FZ.W.0002.171027T0900Z-171027T1400Z/
/O.CON.KTOP.WI.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-171027T0000Z/
Republic-Washington-Cloud-Clay-Ottawa-
Including the cities of Belleville, Washington, Hanover, Clifton,
Linn, Greenleaf, Concordia, Clay Center, Minneapolis, 
and Bennington
330 PM CDT Thu Oct 26 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING...
...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 9 AM CDT
FRIDAY...

* WINDS...Sustained north winds of 25 to 30 mph with gusts near 
  45 mph this afternoon. 

* TEMPERATURE...Lows in the upper 20s to lower 30s.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause driving difficulties for 
  high profile vehicles on east west roads. Unprotected cold- 
  sensitive plants may be damaged or killed by the sub-freezing 
  temperatures. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Freeze Warning means sub-freezing temperatures are imminent or
highly likely. These conditions will kill crops and other
sensitive vegetation.

A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 30 mph or gusts to
45 mph are expected. Steps should be taken to secure any lawn
furniture or light weight objects and use extra caution when
driving.

&&

$$

KSZ024-026-038>040-054>056-058-059-270100-
/O.CON.KTOP.FZ.A.0002.171028T0600Z-171028T1500Z/
Jackson-Jefferson-Wabaunsee-Shawnee-Douglas-Lyon-Osage-Franklin-
Coffey-Anderson-
Including the cities of Holton, Valley Falls, Oskaloosa, Perry, 
McLouth, Grantville, Meriden, Nortonville, Alma, Eskridge, 
Maple Hill, Alta Vista, McFarland, Harveyville, Paxico, Topeka, 
Lawrence, Emporia, Osage City, Carbondale, Lyndon, Burlingame, 
Overbrook, Ottawa, Burlington, Lebo, and Garnett
330 PM CDT Thu Oct 26 2017

...FREEZE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH
SATURDAY MORNING...

* TEMPERATURE...Lows in the middle and upper 20s.

* IMPACTS...Unprotected cold-sensitive plants may be damaged or 
  killed by the sub-freezing temperatures. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Freeze Watch means sub-freezing temperatures are possible.
These conditions could kill crops and other sensitive vegetation.

&&

$$
017 
WWUS73 KTOP 262353
NPWTOP

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Topeka KS
653 PM CDT Thu Oct 26 2017

KSZ035-270800-
/O.EXP.KTOP.WI.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-171027T0000Z/
/O.CON.KTOP.FZ.W.0002.171027T0900Z-171027T1400Z/
/O.CON.KTOP.FZ.A.0002.171028T0600Z-171028T1500Z/
Dickinson-
Including the cities of Abilene and Herington
653 PM CDT Thu Oct 26 2017

...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 9 AM CDT
FRIDAY...

...FREEZE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH
SATURDAY MORNING...

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* TEMPERATURE...Lows in the lower 30s tonight. Lows in the middle
 20s Friday night.

* IMPACTS...Unprotected cold-sensitive plants may be damaged or 
  killed by the sub-freezing temperatures. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Freeze Warning means sub-freezing temperatures are imminent or
highly likely. These conditions will kill crops and other
sensitive vegetation.

A Freeze Watch means sub-freezing temperatures are possible.
These conditions could kill crops and other sensitive vegetation.

&&

$$

KSZ008-009-020-021-034-270800-
/O.EXP.KTOP.WI.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-171027T0000Z/
/O.CON.KTOP.FZ.W.0002.171027T0900Z-171027T1400Z/
Republic-Washington-Cloud-Clay-Ottawa-
Including the cities of Belleville, Washington, Hanover, Clifton,
Linn, Greenleaf, Concordia, Clay Center, Minneapolis, 
and Bennington
653 PM CDT Thu Oct 26 2017

...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 9 AM CDT
FRIDAY...
...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING...


* TEMPERATURE...Lows in the upper 20s to lower 30s.

* IMPACTS...Unprotected cold-sensitive plants may be damaged or 
  killed by the sub-freezing temperatures. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Freeze Warning means sub-freezing temperatures are imminent or
highly likely. These conditions will kill crops and other
sensitive vegetation.

&&

$$

KSZ010>012-022-023-036-037-270800-
/O.CON.KTOP.FZ.W.0002.171027T0900Z-171027T1400Z/
/O.CON.KTOP.FZ.A.0002.171028T0600Z-171028T1500Z/
Marshall-Nemaha-Brown-Riley-Pottawatomie-Geary-Morris-
Including the cities of Marysville, Blue Rapids, Frankfort, 
Sabetha, Seneca, Hiawatha, Horton, Manhattan, Wamego, St. Marys, 
Junction City, and Council Grove
653 PM CDT Thu Oct 26 2017

...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 9 AM CDT
FRIDAY...
...FREEZE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH
SATURDAY MORNING...

* TEMPERATURE...Lows in the lower 30s tonight. Lows in the lower 
  and middle 20s. 

* IMPACTS...Unprotected cold-sensitive plants may be damaged or 
  killed by the sub-freezing temperatures. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Freeze Watch means sub-freezing temperatures are possible.
These conditions could kill crops and other sensitive vegetation.

A Freeze Warning means sub-freezing temperatures are imminent or
highly likely. These conditions will kill crops and other
sensitive vegetation.

&&

$$

KSZ024-026-038>040-054>056-058-059-270800-
/O.CON.KTOP.FZ.A.0002.171028T0600Z-171028T1500Z/
Jackson-Jefferson-Wabaunsee-Shawnee-Douglas-Lyon-Osage-Franklin-
Coffey-Anderson-
Including the cities of Holton, Valley Falls, Oskaloosa, Perry, 
McLouth, Grantville, Meriden, Nortonville, Alma, Eskridge, 
Maple Hill, Alta Vista, McFarland, Harveyville, Paxico, Topeka, 
Lawrence, Emporia, Osage City, Carbondale, Lyndon, Burlingame, 
Overbrook, Ottawa, Burlington, Lebo, and Garnett
653 PM CDT Thu Oct 26 2017

...FREEZE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH
SATURDAY MORNING...

* TEMPERATURE...Lows in the middle and upper 20s.

* IMPACTS...Unprotected cold-sensitive plants may be damaged or 
  killed by the sub-freezing temperatures. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Freeze Watch means sub-freezing temperatures are possible.
These conditions could kill crops and other sensitive vegetation.

&&

$$
709 
WWUS73 KTOP 270057
NPWTOP

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Topeka KS
757 PM CDT Thu Oct 26 2017

KSZ024-038-054-271100-
/O.EXA.KTOP.FZ.W.0002.171027T0900Z-171027T1400Z/
/O.CON.KTOP.FZ.A.0002.171028T0600Z-171028T1500Z/
Jackson-Wabaunsee-Lyon-
Including the cities of Holton, Alma, Eskridge, Maple Hill, 
Alta Vista, McFarland, Harveyville, Paxico, and Emporia
757 PM CDT Thu Oct 26 2017

...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 9 AM CDT FRIDAY...
...FREEZE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH
SATURDAY MORNING...

The National Weather Service in Topeka has issued a Freeze
Warning, which is in effect from 4 AM to 9 AM CDT Friday. 

* TEMPERATURE...Lows in the lower 30s Tonight. Lows Saturday 
  night in the middle and upper 20s.

* IMPACTS...Unprotected cold-sensitive plants may be damaged or 
  killed by the sub-freezing temperatures. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Freeze Watch means sub-freezing temperatures are possible.
These conditions could kill crops and other sensitive vegetation.

A Freeze Warning means sub-freezing temperatures are imminent or
highly likely. These conditions will kill crops and other
sensitive vegetation.

&&

$$

KSZ010>012-022-023-035>037-271100-
/O.CON.KTOP.FZ.W.0002.171027T0900Z-171027T1400Z/
/O.CON.KTOP.FZ.A.0002.171028T0600Z-171028T1500Z/
Marshall-Nemaha-Brown-Riley-Pottawatomie-Dickinson-Geary-Morris-
Including the cities of Marysville, Blue Rapids, Frankfort, 
Sabetha, Seneca, Hiawatha, Horton, Manhattan, Wamego, St. Marys, 
Abilene, Herington, Junction City, and Council Grove
757 PM CDT Thu Oct 26 2017

...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 9 AM CDT
FRIDAY...
...FREEZE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH
SATURDAY MORNING...

* TEMPERATURE...Lows in the lower 30s tonight. Lows in the lower 
  and middle 20s Saturday night. 

* IMPACTS...Unprotected cold-sensitive plants may be damaged or 
  killed by the sub-freezing temperatures. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Freeze Watch means sub-freezing temperatures are possible.
These conditions could kill crops and other sensitive vegetation.

A Freeze Warning means sub-freezing temperatures are imminent or
highly likely. These conditions will kill crops and other
sensitive vegetation.

&&

$$

KSZ008-009-020-021-034-271100-
/O.CON.KTOP.FZ.W.0002.171027T0900Z-171027T1400Z/
Republic-Washington-Cloud-Clay-Ottawa-
Including the cities of Belleville, Washington, Hanover, Clifton,
Linn, Greenleaf, Concordia, Clay Center, Minneapolis, 
and Bennington
757 PM CDT Thu Oct 26 2017

...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 9 AM CDT
FRIDAY...

* TEMPERATURE...Lows in the upper 20s to lower 30s.

* IMPACTS...Unprotected cold-sensitive plants may be damaged or 
  killed by the sub-freezing temperatures. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Freeze Warning means sub-freezing temperatures are imminent or
highly likely. These conditions will kill crops and other
sensitive vegetation.

&&

$$

KSZ026-039-040-055-056-058-059-271100-
/O.CON.KTOP.FZ.A.0002.171028T0600Z-171028T1500Z/
Jefferson-Shawnee-Douglas-Osage-Franklin-Coffey-Anderson-
Including the cities of Valley Falls, Oskaloosa, Perry, McLouth, 
Grantville, Meriden, Nortonville, Topeka, Lawrence, Osage City, 
Carbondale, Lyndon, Burlingame, Overbrook, Ottawa, Burlington, 
Lebo, and Garnett
757 PM CDT Thu Oct 26 2017

...FREEZE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH
SATURDAY MORNING...

* TEMPERATURE...Lows in the middle and upper 20s.

* IMPACTS...Unprotected cold-sensitive plants may be damaged or 
  killed by the sub-freezing temperatures. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Freeze Watch means sub-freezing temperatures are possible.
These conditions could kill crops and other sensitive vegetation.

&&

$$
808 
WWUS73 KTOP 270815
NPWTOP

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Topeka KS
315 AM CDT Fri Oct 27 2017

KSZ010>012-022>024-035>038-054-272100-
/O.UPG.KTOP.FZ.A.0002.171028T0600Z-171028T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KTOP.FZ.W.0003.171028T0600Z-171028T1500Z/
/O.CON.KTOP.FZ.W.0002.171027T0900Z-171027T1400Z/
Marshall-Nemaha-Brown-Riley-Pottawatomie-Jackson-Dickinson-Geary-
Morris-Wabaunsee-Lyon-
Including the cities of Marysville, Blue Rapids, Frankfort, 
Sabetha, Seneca, Hiawatha, Horton, Manhattan, Wamego, St. Marys, 
Holton, Abilene, Herington, Junction City, Council Grove, Alma, 
Eskridge, Maple Hill, Alta Vista, McFarland, Harveyville, Paxico,
and Emporia
315 AM CDT Fri Oct 27 2017

...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CDT THIS MORNING...
...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 10 AM CDT SATURDAY...

The National Weather Service in Topeka has issued a Freeze
Warning, which is in effect from 1 AM to 10 AM CDT Saturday. The
Freeze Watch is no longer in effect. 

* TEMPERATURE...Lows in the lower 30s early this morning. Lows
  Friday night in the middle and upper 20s. 

* IMPACTS...Unprotected cold-sensitive plants may be damaged or 
  killed by the sub-freezing temperatures. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Freeze Warning means sub-freezing temperatures are imminent or
highly likely. These conditions will kill crops and other
sensitive vegetation.

&&

$$

KSZ026-039-040-055-056-058-059-272100-
/O.UPG.KTOP.FZ.A.0002.171028T0600Z-171028T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KTOP.FZ.W.0003.171028T0600Z-171028T1500Z/
Jefferson-Shawnee-Douglas-Osage-Franklin-Coffey-Anderson-
Including the cities of Valley Falls, Oskaloosa, Perry, McLouth, 
Grantville, Meriden, Nortonville, Topeka, Lawrence, Osage City, 
Carbondale, Lyndon, Burlingame, Overbrook, Ottawa, Burlington, 
Lebo, and Garnett
315 AM CDT Fri Oct 27 2017

...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 10 AM CDT SATURDAY...

The National Weather Service in Topeka has issued a Freeze
Warning, which is in effect from 1 AM to 10 AM CDT Saturday. The
Freeze Watch is no longer in effect. 

* TEMPERATURE...Lows Friday night in the middle and upper 20s.

* IMPACTS...Unprotected cold-sensitive plants may be damaged or 
  killed by the sub-freezing temperatures. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Freeze Warning means sub-freezing temperatures are imminent or
highly likely. These conditions will kill crops and other
sensitive vegetation.

&&

$$

KSZ008-009-020-021-034-271400-
/O.CON.KTOP.FZ.W.0002.171027T0900Z-171027T1400Z/
Republic-Washington-Cloud-Clay-Ottawa-
Including the cities of Belleville, Washington, Hanover, Clifton,
Linn, Greenleaf, Concordia, Clay Center, Minneapolis, 
and Bennington
315 AM CDT Fri Oct 27 2017

...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CDT THIS MORNING...

* TEMPERATURE...Lows in the lower 30s. However, if the early
  morning cloud cover causes temperatures to remain above freezing
  this morning, then a Freeze Warning may need to be issued again
  for Friday night as lows will be in the middle 20s.  

* IMPACTS...Unprotected cold-sensitive plants may be damaged or 
  killed by the sub-freezing temperatures. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Freeze Warning means sub-freezing temperatures are imminent or
highly likely. These conditions will kill crops and other
sensitive vegetation.

&&

$$
133 
WWUS73 KTOP 271348
NPWTOP

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Topeka KS
848 AM CDT Fri Oct 27 2017

KSZ010>012-022>024-035>038-054-272200-
/O.EXP.KTOP.FZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-171027T1400Z/
/O.CON.KTOP.FZ.W.0003.171028T0600Z-171028T1500Z/
Marshall-Nemaha-Brown-Riley-Pottawatomie-Jackson-Dickinson-Geary-
Morris-Wabaunsee-Lyon-
Including the cities of Marysville, Blue Rapids, Frankfort, 
Sabetha, Seneca, Hiawatha, Horton, Manhattan, Wamego, St. Marys, 
Holton, Abilene, Herington, Junction City, Council Grove, Alma, 
Eskridge, Maple Hill, Alta Vista, McFarland, Harveyville, Paxico,
and Emporia
848 AM CDT Fri Oct 27 2017

...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 10 AM CDT
SATURDAY...
...FREEZE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 9 AM CDT THIS MORNING...

* TEMPERATURE...Lows tonight will be in the middle and upper 20s.

* IMPACTS...Unprotected cold-sensitive plants may be damaged or 
  killed by the sub-freezing temperatures. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Freeze Warning means sub-freezing temperatures are imminent or
highly likely. These conditions will kill crops and other
sensitive vegetation.

&&

$$

KSZ008-009-020-021-034-271500-
/O.EXP.KTOP.FZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-171027T1400Z/
Republic-Washington-Cloud-Clay-Ottawa-
Including the cities of Belleville, Washington, Hanover, Clifton,
Linn, Greenleaf, Concordia, Clay Center, Minneapolis, 
and Bennington
848 AM CDT Fri Oct 27 2017

...FREEZE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 9 AM CDT THIS MORNING...

Temperatures have started to rise after bottoming out around 30
degrees early this morning. 

$$

KSZ026-039-040-055-056-058-059-272200-
/O.CON.KTOP.FZ.W.0003.171028T0600Z-171028T1500Z/
Jefferson-Shawnee-Douglas-Osage-Franklin-Coffey-Anderson-
Including the cities of Valley Falls, Oskaloosa, Perry, McLouth, 
Grantville, Meriden, Nortonville, Topeka, Lawrence, Osage City, 
Carbondale, Lyndon, Burlingame, Overbrook, Ottawa, Burlington, 
Lebo, and Garnett
848 AM CDT Fri Oct 27 2017

...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 10 AM CDT
SATURDAY...

* TEMPERATURE...Lows tonight will be in the middle and upper 20s.

* IMPACTS...Unprotected cold-sensitive plants may be damaged or 
  killed by the sub-freezing temperatures. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Freeze Warning means sub-freezing temperatures are imminent or
highly likely. These conditions will kill crops and other
sensitive vegetation.

&&

$$

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this freeze warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Topeka, KS wrote its last area forecast discussion before this freeze warning went out at Oct 25, 11:51 PM CDT, 3 hours 44 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Oct 25, 11:51 PM CDT, 3 hours 44 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Topeka KS
1151 PM CDT Wed Oct 25 2017

...Update to aviation forecast discussion...

.SHORT TERM...(This evening through Thursday)
Issued at 247 PM CDT Wed Oct 25 2017

Northwest flow is seen over the area this afternoon with some
scattered cirrus clouds seen on satellite over northeast Kansas.
Temperatures this afternoon push into the 70s with lows tonight
towards the upper 40s as southerly flow continues ahead of an
approaching cold front.  Models are in good agreement that the cold
front will be across central Kansas Thursday morning, with the front
almost entirely through the area by mid-afternoon. With little
moisture available, no precipitation is expected with this system
with the main impact being a significant drop in temperatures.
Non-diurnal temperatures are expected tomorrow as highs occur in
the very early afternoon nearing 70 degrees before dropping behind
the front. Strong and gusty winds behind this boundary will also
be seen in the afternoon with sustained winds near north central
Kansas ranging from 25-30 mph and gusts up to 40 mph. Elsewhere,
gusts up to 25-30 mph are expected. With dry conditions in place,
along with the strong winds tomorrow, very high fire danger is
seen west of the Flint Hills, near north central Kansas.

.LONG TERM...(Thursday night through Wednesday)
Issued at 247 PM CDT Wed Oct 25 2017

By Thursday evening, any tender plants or vegetation should be
brought inside, as the first in a series of cold overnight lows
below freezing starts Thursday overnight.  As the cold continues to
surge southward Thursday night, 850mb temps fall to around -7C by
12z Friday.  And with brisk north to northwest winds near 20 mph
through the night, once temperatures fall toward freezing in our
western counties, it will feel more like 20 degrees. Have kept, and
slightly expanded southward and eastward, the freeze watch for
temperatures around 32F.

As the base of the upper trof pivots over eastern Kansas on Friday,
anticipate cloud cover and cool temperatures to continue, with highs
only in the middle 40s and northwest winds continuing to make it
feel like the 30s.  Winds finally start to come down into early
Saturday morning, when overnight lows will fall into the middle 20s
to near 30 - and a freeze watch will likely be necessary for Friday
night. Highs on Saturday may make it a few degrees higher into the
upper 40s with more insolation, but with another night of lows in
the 20s forecast for Saturday night, if it didn't freeze Thursday or
Friday it'll likely do so by Sunday.

Highs around 60 cool to highs in the 50s for the early to mid week
as another front pushes southward across the area.  Overnight lows
are generally forecast in the 30s.  Some chance of precip with a
trof passage later Tuesday, but system is quick and chances are low
at this point.

&&

.AVIATION...(For the 06Z TAFS through 06Z Thursday night)
Issued at 1149 PM CDT Wed Oct 25 2017

Light winds will continue at the terminals while a southwesterly
low-level jet about 1,000 feet above the surface of 30 to 40 KTS
will continue through 13Z THU. The result will be low-level
windshear of 35 to 40 KTS across all terminals from now through
13Z THU. A cold front will switch winds to the northwest at 12 to
15 KTS with gusts up to 25 KTS by 17Z THU. Otherwise, expect VFR
conditons.

&&

.TOP WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
Freeze Watch from late Friday night through Saturday morning for
KSZ008>012-020>024-026-034>040-054>056-058-059.

Freeze Watch from late Thursday night through Friday morning for
KSZ008-009-020-021-034-035.

&&

SHORT TERM...Heller
LONG TERM...67
AVIATION...Gargan
Hazardous weather outlook, Oct 25, 3:11 PM CDT, 12 hours 24 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Topeka KS
311 PM CDT Wed Oct 25 2017

KSZ008>012-020>024-026-034>040-054>056-058-059-262015-
Republic-Washington-Marshall-Nemaha-Brown-Cloud-Clay-Riley-
Pottawatomie-Jackson-Jefferson-Ottawa-Dickinson-Geary-Morris-
Wabaunsee-Shawnee-Douglas-Lyon-Osage-Franklin-Coffey-Anderson-
311 PM CDT Wed Oct 25 2017

This hazardous weather outlook is for east central...north
central and northeast Kansas.

.DAY ONE...This Afternoon and tonight.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

Very high fire danger is expected on Thursday afternoon for much
of north central Kansas.

Low temperatures are forecast to reach near to several degrees
below freezing Friday through Sunday mornings. A Freeze Watch is
posted for much of north central Kansas late Thursday night
through Friday morning, and again for all of northeast Kansas late
Friday night through Saturday morning.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation will not be needed through tonight.

&&

More detailed information can be accessed at...
http://www.weather.gov/top/sitrep

The office that day

Everything else NWS Topeka, KS issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Oct 26, 3:35 AM CDTWind AdvisoryTOPClay, Cloud, Dickinson, Ottawa, Republic, Washington15 hr

Nearby

Freeze Warnings in Kansas, 2017Every freeze 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; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.