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High Wind Warning 2, NWS Wichita, KS

April 13, 20185 counties in Kansas

NWS Wichita, KS issued this high wind warning at Apr 13, 2018, 4:10 AM CDT for 5 counties in Kansas. It took effect at Apr 13, 2018, 7:00 PM CDT. It was in force for 24 hr. 1 report 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
Apr 13, 2018, 4:10 AM CDT (09:10 UTC)
In effect from
Apr 13, 2018, 7:00 PM CDT
Expired
Apr 14, 2018, 6:30 PM CDT
In force
24 hr
Issued by
NWS Wichita, KS

Counties Barton County, KS, Ellsworth County, KS, Lincoln County, KS, Rice County, KS, Russell County, KS

The radar

The Wichita radar (KICT), 144 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 09:10 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.

What was reported inside it

TimeReportWhereRemark
Apr 14, 1:10 PM CDTNON-TSTM WND GST 537 Sw Westfall, KSMESONET STATION K5ELW, 7 SW WESTFALL.

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

The nearest sounding before it

Dodge City, (KDDC), launched 00:00Z, 9.2 hours before the alert went out and 165 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 00:00Z on 2018-04-13Temperature 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 00:00Z on 2018-04-13The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 51 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
4937 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
23 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
51 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
42 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

138 
WWUS73 KICT 130910
NPWICT

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wichita KS
410 AM CDT Fri Apr 13 2018


KSZ070>072-094>096-098>100-132300-
/O.EXP.KICT.WI.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-180413T0900Z/
/O.EXT.KICT.WI.Y.0013.180413T0910Z-180413T2300Z/
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
410 AM CDT Fri Apr 13 2018

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

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

* Timing...strong winds will continue through this evening.

* Impacts...include difficult driving, especially on east west 
  oriented roadways and for high profile vehicles. Secure loose 
  outdoor items.

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.

&&

$$

KSZ052-053-068-069-083-092-093-132315-
/O.EXP.KICT.WI.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-180413T0900Z/
/O.EXT.KICT.WI.Y.0013.180413T0910Z-180415T0000Z/
Marion-Chase-Harvey-Butler-Sedgwick-Sumner-Cowley-
Including the cities of Hillsboro, Marion, Peabody, 
Cottonwood Falls, Strong City, Newton, El Dorado, Augusta, 
Andover, Rose Hill, Derby, Haysville, Bel Aire, Park City, 
Valley Center, Wichita, Wellington, Winfield, and Arkansas City
410 AM CDT Fri Apr 13 2018

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT SATURDAY...

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

* Timing...strong southwest winds will continue through this 
  evening becoming northwest tonight and Saturday.

* Impacts...include difficult driving, especially on east west 
  oriented roadways and for high profile vehicles. Secure loose 
  outdoor items.

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.

&&

$$

KSZ032-033-047-048-050-132315-
/O.UPG.KICT.WI.Y.0013.180413T2300Z-180415T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KICT.HW.W.0002.180414T0000Z-180415T0000Z/
Russell-Lincoln-Barton-Ellsworth-Rice-
Including the cities of Russell, Lincoln, Sylvan Grove, 
Great Bend, Ellsworth, Wilson, Lyons, and Sterling
410 AM CDT Fri Apr 13 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 PM CDT
SATURDAY...

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

* Winds...Northwest 40 to 50 mph with higher gusts.

* Timing...of the strongest winds is from this evening through 
  Saturday afternoon.

* Impacts...include difficult driving, especially on east west 
  oriented roadways and for high profile vehicles. Secure loose 
  outdoor items.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A high wind warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Sustained winds of at least 40 mph...or gusts
of 58 mph are expected.  Winds this strong can cause property
damage.

&&

$$

KSZ049-051-132315-
/O.EXT.KICT.WI.Y.0013.180414T0000Z-180415T0000Z/
Saline-McPherson-
Including the cities of Salina and McPherson
410 AM CDT Fri Apr 13 2018

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 PM CDT
SATURDAY...

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

* Timing...of the strongest winds is from tonight through 
  Saturday afternoon.

* Impacts...include difficult driving, especially on east west 
  oriented roadways and for high profile vehicles. Secure loose 
  outdoor items.

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.

&&

$$

KSZ067-082-091-132315-
/O.CON.KICT.WI.Y.0013.180413T1700Z-180415T0000Z/
Reno-Kingman-Harper-
Including the cities of Hutchinson, Kingman, Anthony, Harper, 
and Attica
410 AM CDT Fri Apr 13 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 7 PM CDT
SATURDAY...

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

* Timing...of strongest winds will be Saturday morning through 
  Saturday afternoon.

* Impacts...include difficult driving, especially on east west 
  oriented roadways and for high profile vehicles. Secure loose 
  outdoor items.

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.

&&

$$
5 follow-up statements
685 
WWUS73 KICT 132032
NPWICT

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wichita KS
332 PM CDT Fri Apr 13 2018

KSZ032-033-047-048-050-141045-
/O.CON.KICT.HW.W.0002.180414T0000Z-180415T0000Z/
Russell-Lincoln-Barton-Ellsworth-Rice-
Including the cities of Russell, Lincoln, Sylvan Grove, 
Great Bend, Ellsworth, Wilson, Lyons, and Sterling
332 PM CDT Fri Apr 13 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO
7 PM CDT SATURDAY...

* Winds...Northwest 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* Timing...of the strongest winds is from this evening through 
  Saturday afternoon.

* Impacts...include difficult driving, especially on east west 
  oriented roadways and for high profile vehicles. Secure loose 
  outdoor items.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A high wind warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Sustained winds of at least 40 mph...or gusts of
58 mph are expected.  Winds this strong can cause property
damage.

&&

$$

KSZ070>072-094>096-098>100-132300-
/O.CON.KICT.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-180413T2300Z/
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
332 PM CDT Fri Apr 13 2018

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

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

* Timing...strong winds will continue through this evening.

* Impacts...include difficult driving, especially on east west 
  oriented roadways and for high profile vehicles. Secure loose 
  outdoor items.

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.

&&

$$

KSZ052-053-067>069-082-083-091>093-141045-
/O.CON.KICT.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-180415T0000Z/
Marion-Chase-Reno-Harvey-Butler-Kingman-Sedgwick-Harper-Sumner-
Cowley-
Including the cities of 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
332 PM CDT Fri Apr 13 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT SATURDAY...

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

* Timing...strong southwest winds will continue through this 
  evening becoming northwest tonight and Saturday.

* Impacts...include difficult driving, especially on east west 
  oriented roadways and for high profile vehicles. Secure loose 
  outdoor items.

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.

&&

$$

KSZ049-051-141045-
/O.CON.KICT.WI.Y.0013.180414T0000Z-180415T0000Z/
Saline-McPherson-
Including the cities of Salina and McPherson
332 PM CDT Fri Apr 13 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 PM
CDT SATURDAY...

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

* Timing...of the strongest winds is from tonight through 
  Saturday afternoon.

* Impacts...include difficult driving, especially on east west 
  oriented roadways and for high profile vehicles. Secure loose 
  outdoor items.

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.

&&

$$
289 
WWUS73 KICT 140940
NPWICT

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wichita KS
440 AM CDT Sat Apr 14 2018

...Strong Northwest Winds To Lash Most Areas Today...

KSZ032-033-047-048-050-142345-
/O.CON.KICT.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-180415T0000Z/
Russell-Lincoln-Barton-Ellsworth-Rice-
Including the cities of Russell, Lincoln, Sylvan Grove, 
Great Bend, Ellsworth, Wilson, Lyons, and Sterling
440 AM CDT Sat Apr 14 2018

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

* Winds...Northwest 35 to 45 mph with 50 to 55 mph gusts.

* Timing...The very strong winds will occur until late this 
  afternoon.

* Impacts...Driving will be very difficult, especially for high
  profile vehicles which may be overturned! Be especially careful
  when traveling on east/west oriented highways such as I-70 and
  in hilly terrain. Such strong winds can cause property damage.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Sustained winds of at least 40 mph, and/or gusts of
at least 58 mph, are likely. Winds this strong can cause property
damage. Make sure all light weight property is thoroughly secured.

&&

$$

KSZ070-094-098-142345-
/O.NEW.KICT.WI.Y.0014.180414T0940Z-180415T0000Z/
Greenwood-Elk-Chautauqua-
Including the cities of Eureka, Madison, Howard, Moline, Longton,
Grenola, Sedan, and Cedar Vale
440 AM CDT Sat Apr 14 2018

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

The National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect until 7 PM CDT this evening.

* Winds...Northwest 25 to 35 mph with 40 to 45 mph gusts.

* Timing...The strong winds would occur until late this afternoon.

* Impacts...Driving will be difficult, especially for high profile
  vehicles and when traveling on east/west oriented highways such
  as Highways 54 and 160.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds from 30 to 39 mph and/or
gusts from 46 to 57 mph are likely. Winds this strong can make 
driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra
caution. Be sure to secure all light weight property.

&&

$$

KSZ049-051>053-067>069-082-083-091>093-142345-
/O.CON.KICT.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-180415T0000Z/
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
440 AM CDT Sat Apr 14 2018

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

* Winds...Northwest 25 to 35 mph with 40 to 45 mph gusts.

* Timing...The strong winds would occur until late this afternoon.

* Impacts...Driving will be difficult, especially for high profile
  vehicles and when traveling on east/west oriented highways such
  as I-70 and Highway 400.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds from 30 to 39 mph and/or
gusts from 46 to 57 mph are likely. Winds this strong can make 
driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra
caution. Be sure to secure all light weight property.

&&

$$

ES
117 
WWUS73 KICT 141801
NPWICT

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wichita KS
101 PM CDT Sat Apr 14 2018

...Strong northwest winds to continue this afternoon...

KSZ032-033-047-048-050-150000-
/O.CON.KICT.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-180415T0000Z/
Russell-Lincoln-Barton-Ellsworth-Rice-
Including the cities of Russell, Lincoln, Sylvan Grove, 
Great Bend, Ellsworth, Wilson, Lyons, and Sterling
101 PM CDT Sat Apr 14 2018

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

* Winds...Northwest around 40 mph with gusts 50 to 55 mph.

* Timing...The very strong winds will occur until late this 
  afternoon.

* Impacts...Driving will be very difficult, especially for high 
  profile vehicles which may be overturned! Be especially 
  careful when traveling on east/west oriented highways such as 
  I-70 and in hilly terrain. Such strong winds can cause 
  property damage.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Sustained winds of at least 40 mph, and/or gusts of
at least 58 mph, are likely. Winds this strong can cause property
damage. Make sure all light weight property is thoroughly
secured.

&&

$$

KSZ049-051>053-067>069-082-083-091>093-150000-
/O.CON.KICT.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-180415T0000Z/
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
101 PM CDT Sat Apr 14 2018

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

* Winds...Northwest 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* Timing...The strong winds would occur until late this 
  afternoon.

* Impacts...Driving will be difficult, especially for high 
  profile vehicles and when traveling on east/west oriented 
  highways such as I-70 and Highway 400.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds from 30 to 39 mph
and/or gusts from 46 to 57 mph are likely. Winds this strong can
make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use
extra caution. Be sure to secure all light weight property.

&&

$$

KSZ070-094-098-150000-
/O.CON.KICT.WI.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-180415T0000Z/
Greenwood-Elk-Chautauqua-
Including the cities of Eureka, Madison, Howard, Moline, Longton,
Grenola, Sedan, and Cedar Vale
101 PM CDT Sat Apr 14 2018

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

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

* Timing...The strong winds would occur until late this 
  afternoon.

* Impacts...Driving will be difficult, especially for high 
  profile vehicles and when traveling on east/west oriented 
  highways such as Highways 54 and 160.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds from 30 to 39 mph
and/or gusts from 46 to 57 mph are likely. Winds this strong can
make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use
extra caution. Be sure to secure all light weight property.

&&

$$
569 
WWUS73 KICT 142039
NPWICT

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wichita KS
339 PM CDT Sat Apr 14 2018

KSZ032-033-047-048-050-150500-
/O.EXB.KICT.WI.Y.0013.180415T0000Z-180415T0500Z/
/O.CON.KICT.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-180415T0000Z/
Russell-Lincoln-Barton-Ellsworth-Rice-
Including the cities of Russell, Lincoln, Sylvan Grove, 
Great Bend, Ellsworth, Wilson, Lyons, and Sterling
339 PM CDT Sat Apr 14 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO MIDNIGHT CDT
TONIGHT...

The National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect from 7 PM this evening to midnight
CDT tonight.

* Winds...Northwest 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* Timing...The strongest winds would occur through sunset, then
  slowly diminish through midnight.

* Impacts...Driving will be difficult, especially for high 
  profile vehicles and when traveling on east/west oriented 
  highways such as I-70 and Highway 400.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds from 30 to 39 mph
and/or gusts from 46 to 57 mph are likely. Winds this strong can
make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use
extra caution. Be sure to secure all light weight property.

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>093-150500-
/O.EXT.KICT.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-180415T0500Z/
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
339 PM CDT Sat Apr 14 2018

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CDT TONIGHT...

* Winds...Northwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* Timing...The strongest winds would occur through sunset, then
  slowly diminishing through midnight.

* Impacts...Driving will be difficult, especially for high profile
  vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds from 30 to 39 mph
and/or gusts from 46 to 57 mph are likely. Winds this strong can
make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use
extra caution. Be sure to secure all light weight property.

&&

$$

KSZ070-094-098-150500-
/O.EXT.KICT.WI.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-180415T0500Z/
Greenwood-Elk-Chautauqua-
Including the cities of Eureka, Madison, Howard, Moline, Longton,
Grenola, Sedan, and Cedar Vale
339 PM CDT Sat Apr 14 2018

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CDT TONIGHT...

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

* Timing...The strong winds would occur through sunset, then 
  gradually diminish this evening.

* Impacts...Driving will be difficult, especially for high profile
  vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds from 30 to 39 mph
and/or gusts from 46 to 57 mph are likely. Winds this strong can
make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use
extra caution. Be sure to secure all light weight property.

&&

$$

Howerton
472 
WWUS73 KICT 142330
NPWICT

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wichita KS
630 PM CDT Sat Apr 14 2018

...Northwest winds will remain strong and gusty through the
evening...

KSZ032-033-047-048-050-150500-
/O.CAN.KICT.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-180415T0000Z/
/O.EXT.KICT.WI.Y.0013.180414T2330Z-180415T0500Z/
Russell-Lincoln-Barton-Ellsworth-Rice-
Including the cities of Russell, Lincoln, Sylvan Grove, 
Great Bend, Ellsworth, Wilson, Lyons, and Sterling
630 PM CDT Sat Apr 14 2018

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CDT TONIGHT...
...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Wichita has cancelled the High
Wind Warning.

* Winds...North to northwest at 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to  
  50 mph.

* Timing...of the strongest winds will occur through mid-evening,
  then slowly diminish after midnight.

* Impacts...Driving will be difficult, especially for high profile
  vehicles, and for those traveling on east-west oriented 
  highways such as I-70.

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>093-150500-
/O.CON.KICT.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-180415T0500Z/
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
630 PM CDT Sat Apr 14 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CDT TONIGHT...

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

* Timing...of the strongest winds will occur through mid-evening,
  then slowly diminish after midnight.

* Impacts...Driving will be difficult, especially for high profile
  vehicles, and for those traveling on east-west oriented highways
  such as I-70 and U.S. 400.

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.

&&

$$

KSZ070-094-098-150500-
/O.CON.KICT.WI.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-180415T0500Z/
Greenwood-Elk-Chautauqua-
Including the cities of Eureka, Madison, Howard, Moline, Longton,
Grenola, Sedan, and Cedar Vale
630 PM CDT Sat Apr 14 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CDT TONIGHT...

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

* Timing...of the strongest winds will occur through mid-evening,
  then slowly diminish after midnight.

* Impacts...Driving will be difficult, especially for high 
  profile vehicles.

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.

&&

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Apr 13, 1:09 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementICTCowley36 min
Apr 13, 2:10 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementICTGreenwood35 min
Apr 13, 2:41 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningICTGreenwood34 min
Apr 13, 3:03 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningICTGreenwood, Woodson42 min
Apr 13, 3:15 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningICTGreenwood30 min
Apr 13, 3:34 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementICTElk26 min
Apr 13, 4:18 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementICTLabette27 min
Apr 13, 4:42 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementICTLabette33 min
Apr 13, 5:08 PM CDTWinter Weather AdvisoryICTChase, Ellsworth, Lincoln, McPherson, Marion, Russell and 1 more23 hr
Apr 13, 5:13 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementICTLabette17 min

Nearby

High Wind Warnings in Kansas, 2018Every high wind warning in 2018

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.