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High Wind Warning 3, NWS Wichita, KS
NWS Wichita, KS issued this high wind warning at Apr 17, 2018, 11:06 PM CDT for 14 counties in Kansas. 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
- Apr 17, 2018, 11:06 PM CDT (04:06 UTC)
- Expired
- Apr 18, 2018, 2:02 AM CDT
- In force
- 3 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Wichita, KS
Counties Barton 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), 74 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 04:09 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
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 17, 11:23 PM CDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 58 | 3 Sw Great Bend, KS | |
| Apr 17, 11:52 PM CDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 61 | Hutchinson, KS | |
| Apr 18, 12:02 AM CDT | TSTM WND GST 62 | Salina, KS | |
| Apr 18, 12:02 AM CDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 62 | Salina, KS | |
| Apr 18, 12:05 AM CDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 66 | Salina, KS | DELAYED REPORT |
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, 4.1 hours before the alert went out and 178 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.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 4551 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 54 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 82 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 81 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
002 WWUS73 KICT 180406 NPWICT URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wichita KS 1106 PM CDT Tue Apr 17 2018 KSZ032-033-047-048-050-051-067-082-181815- /O.UPG.KICT.WI.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-180419T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KICT.HW.W.0003.180418T0406Z-180418T0900Z/ /O.NEW.KICT.WI.Y.0016.180418T0900Z-180419T0000Z/ Russell-Lincoln-Barton-Ellsworth-Rice-McPherson-Reno-Kingman- Including the cities of Russell, Lincoln, Sylvan Grove, Great Bend, Ellsworth, Wilson, Lyons, Sterling, McPherson, Hutchinson, and Kingman 1106 PM CDT Tue Apr 17 2018 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CDT WEDNESDAY... ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 7 PM CDT WEDNESDAY... The National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a High Wind Warning, which is in effect until 4 AM CDT Wednesday. A Wind Advisory has also been issued. This Wind Advisory is in effect from 4 AM to 7 PM CDT Wednesday. The Wind Advisory is no longer in effect. * Winds...Northwest 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph * Timing...The strongest winds will occur overnight and decrease some for Wednesday morning and afternoon. * Impacts...Driving maybe difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Also be sure to 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. 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. && $$ KSZ049-068-083-091-092-181815- /O.CON.KICT.WI.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-180419T0000Z/ Saline-Harvey-Sedgwick-Harper-Sumner- Including the cities of Salina, Newton, Derby, Haysville, Bel Aire, Park City, Valley Center, Wichita, Anthony, Harper, Attica, and Wellington 1106 PM CDT Tue Apr 17 2018 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT WEDNESDAY... * Winds...Northwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * Timing...Tonight through Wednesday afternoon. * Impacts...Driving maybe difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Also be sure to secure loose outdoor items. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A wind advisory means that sustained winds of at least 30 mph and/or wind gusts over 45 mph are expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$
4 follow-up statements
609 WWUS73 KICT 180440 NPWICT URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wichita KS 1140 PM CDT Tue Apr 17 2018 KSZ032-033-047-048-050-051-067-082-181845- /O.CON.KICT.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-180418T0900Z/ /O.CON.KICT.WI.Y.0016.180418T0900Z-180419T0000Z/ Russell-Lincoln-Barton-Ellsworth-Rice-McPherson-Reno-Kingman- Including the cities of Russell, Lincoln, Sylvan Grove, Great Bend, Ellsworth, Wilson, Lyons, Sterling, McPherson, Hutchinson, and Kingman 1140 PM CDT Tue Apr 17 2018 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CDT WEDNESDAY... ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 7 PM CDT WEDNESDAY... * Winds...Northwest 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. * Timing...The strongest winds will occur overnight and decrease some for Wednesday morning and afternoon. * Impacts...Driving maybe difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Also be sure to 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. 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. && $$ KSZ052-053-069-093-180900- /O.EXB.KICT.WI.Y.0016.180418T0440Z-180418T0900Z/ Marion-Chase-Butler-Cowley- Including the cities of Hillsboro, Marion, Peabody, Cottonwood Falls, Strong City, El Dorado, Augusta, Andover, Rose Hill, Winfield, and Arkansas City 1140 PM CDT Tue Apr 17 2018 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CDT WEDNESDAY... The National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a Wind Advisory, which is in effect until 4 AM CDT Wednesday. * Winds...Southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * Timing...The strongest winds will occur overnight and decrease some as we move through the day on Wednesday. * Impacts...Driving maybe difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Also be sure to secure loose outdoor items. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A high wind warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected or occurring. Sustained winds of at least 40 mph...or gusts of 58 mph are expected. Winds this strong can cause property damage. A wind advisory means that sustained winds of at least 30 mph and/or wind gusts over 45 mph are expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ KSZ049-068-083-091-092-181845- /O.CON.KICT.WI.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-180419T0000Z/ Saline-Harvey-Sedgwick-Harper-Sumner- Including the cities of Salina, Newton, Derby, Haysville, Bel Aire, Park City, Valley Center, Wichita, Anthony, Harper, Attica, and Wellington 1140 PM CDT Tue Apr 17 2018 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT WEDNESDAY... * Winds...Northwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * Timing...Tonight through Wednesday afternoon. * Impacts...Driving maybe difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Also be sure to 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. && $$
409 WWUS73 KICT 180503 NPWICT URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wichita KS 1203 AM CDT Wed Apr 18 2018 KSZ068-083-091-092-181915- /O.UPG.KICT.WI.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-180419T0000Z/ /O.EXA.KICT.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-180418T0900Z/ /O.EXA.KICT.WI.Y.0016.180418T0900Z-180419T0000Z/ Harvey-Sedgwick-Harper-Sumner- Including the cities of Newton, Derby, Haysville, Bel Aire, Park City, Valley Center, Wichita, Anthony, Harper, Attica, and Wellington 1203 AM CDT Wed Apr 18 2018 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CDT EARLY THIS MORNING... ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM EARLY THIS MORNING TO 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING... The National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a High Wind Warning, which is in effect until 4 AM CDT early this morning. A Wind Advisory has also been issued. This Wind Advisory is in effect from 4 AM early this morning to 7 PM CDT this evening. The Wind Advisory is no longer in effect. * Winds...Northwest 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph overnight, will decrease to 25 to 35 mph with gusts around 45 during the day on Wednesday. * Timing...Tonight through Wednesday afternoon. * Impacts...Driving maybe difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Also be sure to secure loose outdoor items. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A high wind warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected or occurring. Sustained winds of at least 40 mph...or gusts of 58 mph are expected. Winds this strong can cause property damage. A wind advisory means that sustained winds of at least 30 mph and/or wind gusts over 45 mph are expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ KSZ032-033-047-048-050-051-067-082-181915- /O.CON.KICT.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-180418T0900Z/ /O.CON.KICT.WI.Y.0016.180418T0900Z-180419T0000Z/ Russell-Lincoln-Barton-Ellsworth-Rice-McPherson-Reno-Kingman- Including the cities of Russell, Lincoln, Sylvan Grove, Great Bend, Ellsworth, Wilson, Lyons, Sterling, McPherson, Hutchinson, and Kingman 1203 AM CDT Wed Apr 18 2018 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CDT EARLY THIS MORNING... ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM EARLY THIS MORNING TO 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING... * Winds...Northwest 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. * Timing...The strongest winds will occur overnight and decrease some for Wednesday morning and afternoon. * Impacts...Driving maybe difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Also be sure to 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. 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. && $$ KSZ052-053-069-093-180900- /O.CON.KICT.WI.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-180418T0900Z/ Marion-Chase-Butler-Cowley- Including the cities of Hillsboro, Marion, Peabody, Cottonwood Falls, Strong City, El Dorado, Augusta, Andover, Rose Hill, Winfield, and Arkansas City 1203 AM CDT Wed Apr 18 2018 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CDT EARLY THIS MORNING... * Winds...West 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * Timing...The strongest winds will occur overnight and decrease some as we move through the day on Wednesday. * Impacts...Driving maybe difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Also be sure to secure loose outdoor items. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A high wind warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected or occurring. Sustained winds of at least 40 mph...or gusts of 58 mph are expected. Winds this strong can cause property damage. A wind advisory means that sustained winds of at least 30 mph and/or wind gusts over 45 mph are expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ KSZ049-181915- /O.CON.KICT.WI.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-180419T0000Z/ Saline- Including the city of Salina 1203 AM CDT Wed Apr 18 2018 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING... * Winds...Northwest 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * Timing...Tonight through Wednesday afternoon. * Impacts...Driving maybe difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Also be sure to 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. && $$
082 WWUS73 KICT 180514 NPWICT URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wichita KS 1214 AM CDT Wed Apr 18 2018 KSZ049-181915- /O.UPG.KICT.WI.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-180419T0000Z/ /O.EXA.KICT.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-180418T0900Z/ /O.EXA.KICT.WI.Y.0016.180418T0900Z-180419T0000Z/ Saline- Including the city of Salina 1214 AM CDT Wed Apr 18 2018 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CDT EARLY THIS MORNING... ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM EARLY THIS MORNING TO 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING... The National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a High Wind Warning, which is in effect until 4 AM CDT early this morning. A Wind Advisory has also been issued. This Wind Advisory is in effect from 4 AM early this morning to 7 PM CDT this evening. The Wind Advisory is no longer in effect. * Winds...Northwest 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph overnight, will decrease to 25 to 35 mph with gusts around 45 during the day on Wednesday. * Timing...Tonight through Wednesday afternoon. * Impacts...Driving maybe difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Also be sure to secure loose outdoor items. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A high wind warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected or occurring. Sustained winds of at least 40 mph...or gusts of 58 mph are expected. Winds this strong can cause property damage. A wind advisory means that sustained winds of at least 30 mph and/or wind gusts over 45 mph are expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ KSZ052-180900- /O.UPG.KICT.WI.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-180418T0900Z/ /O.EXA.KICT.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-180418T0900Z/ Marion- Including the cities of Hillsboro, Marion, and Peabody 1214 AM CDT Wed Apr 18 2018 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CDT EARLY THIS MORNING... The National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a High Wind Warning, which is in effect until 4 AM CDT early this morning. The Wind Advisory is no longer in effect. * Winds...West 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * Timing...The strongest winds will occur overnight and decrease some as we move through the day on Wednesday. * Impacts...Driving maybe difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Also be sure to 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. && $$ KSZ032-033-047-048-050-051-067-068-082-083-091-092-181915- /O.CON.KICT.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-180418T0900Z/ /O.CON.KICT.WI.Y.0016.180418T0900Z-180419T0000Z/ Russell-Lincoln-Barton-Ellsworth-Rice-McPherson-Reno-Harvey- Kingman-Sedgwick-Harper-Sumner- Including the cities of Russell, Lincoln, Sylvan Grove, Great Bend, Ellsworth, Wilson, Lyons, Sterling, McPherson, Hutchinson, Newton, Kingman, Derby, Haysville, Bel Aire, Park City, Valley Center, Wichita, Anthony, Harper, Attica, and Wellington 1214 AM CDT Wed Apr 18 2018 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CDT EARLY THIS MORNING... ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM EARLY THIS MORNING TO 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING... * Winds...Northwest 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. * Timing...Tonight through Wednesday afternoon. * Impacts...Driving maybe difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Also be sure to secure loose outdoor items. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A high wind warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected or occurring. Sustained winds of at least 40 mph...or gusts of 58 mph are expected. Winds this strong can cause property damage. A wind advisory means that sustained winds of at least 30 mph and/or wind gusts over 45 mph are expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ KSZ053-069-093-180900- /O.CON.KICT.WI.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-180418T0900Z/ Chase-Butler-Cowley- Including the cities of Cottonwood Falls, Strong City, El Dorado, Augusta, Andover, Rose Hill, Winfield, and Arkansas City 1214 AM CDT Wed Apr 18 2018 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CDT EARLY THIS MORNING... * Winds...West 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * Timing...The strongest winds will occur overnight and decrease some as we move through the day on Wednesday. * Impacts...Driving maybe difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Also be sure to 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. 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. && $$
813 WWUS73 KICT 180702 NPWICT URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wichita KS 202 AM CDT Wed Apr 18 2018 KSZ032-033-047>051-067-068-082-083-091-092-182115- /O.CAN.KICT.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-180418T0900Z/ /O.EXT.KICT.WI.Y.0016.180418T0702Z-180419T0000Z/ Russell-Lincoln-Barton-Ellsworth-Saline-Rice-McPherson-Reno- Harvey-Kingman-Sedgwick-Harper-Sumner- Including the cities of Russell, Lincoln, Sylvan Grove, Great Bend, Ellsworth, Wilson, Salina, Lyons, Sterling, McPherson, Hutchinson, Newton, Kingman, Derby, Haysville, Bel Aire, Park City, Valley Center, Wichita, Anthony, Harper, Attica, and Wellington 202 AM CDT Wed Apr 18 2018 ...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING... ...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED... The National Weather Service in Wichita has cancelled the High Wind Warning. * Winds...Northwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * Timing...Tonight through Wednesday afternoon. * Impacts...Driving maybe difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Also be sure to secure loose outdoor items. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A wind advisory means that sustained winds of at least 30 mph and/or wind gusts over 45 mph are expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ KSZ052-182115- /O.CAN.KICT.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-180418T0900Z/ /O.EXB.KICT.WI.Y.0016.180418T0702Z-180419T0000Z/ Marion- Including the cities of Hillsboro, Marion, and Peabody 202 AM CDT Wed Apr 18 2018 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING... ...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED... The National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a Wind Advisory, which is in effect until 7 PM CDT this evening. The High Wind Warning has been cancelled. * Winds...Northwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * Timing...Tonight through Wednesday afternoon. * Impacts...Driving maybe difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Also be sure to 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. && $$ KSZ053-069-093-182115- /O.EXT.KICT.WI.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-180419T0000Z/ Chase-Butler-Cowley- Including the cities of Cottonwood Falls, Strong City, El Dorado, Augusta, Andover, Rose Hill, Winfield, and Arkansas City 202 AM CDT Wed Apr 18 2018 ...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING... * Winds...Northwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * Timing...The strongest winds will occur overnight and decrease some as we move through the day on Wednesday. * Impacts...Driving maybe difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Also be sure to secure loose outdoor items. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A high wind warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected or occurring. Sustained winds of at least 40 mph...or gusts of 58 mph are expected. Winds this strong can cause property damage. A wind advisory means that sustained winds of at least 30 mph and/or wind gusts over 45 mph are expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS Wichita, KS issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 17, 11:06 PM CDT | Wind Advisory | ICT | Barton, Butler, Chase, Cowley, Ellsworth, Harper and 11 more | 20 hr |
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.