Alert archive / Kansas / High Wind Warnings in 2018
High Wind Warning 4, NWS Wichita, KS
NWS Wichita, KS issued this high wind warning at Dec 12, 2018, 3:56 PM CST for 4 counties in Kansas. It took effect at Dec 13, 2018, 9:00 AM CST. It was in force for 7 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
- Dec 12, 2018, 3:56 PM CST (21:56 UTC)
- In effect from
- Dec 13, 2018, 9:00 AM CST
- Expired
- Dec 13, 2018, 3:58 PM CST
- In force
- 7 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Wichita, KS
Counties Barton County, KS, Harper County, KS, Kingman County, KS, Reno County, KS
The radar
The Wichita radar (KICT), 74 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 21:53 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
Dodge City, (KDDC), launched 12:00Z, 9.9 hours before the alert went out and 144 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
- 2320 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 31 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 68 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 114 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
609 WWUS73 KICT 122156 NPWICT URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wichita KS 356 PM CST Wed Dec 12 2018 KSZ067-082-091-131200- /O.UPG.KICT.HW.A.0001.181213T0600Z-181214T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KICT.HW.W.0004.181213T1500Z-181213T2300Z/ Reno-Kingman-Harper- Including the cities of Hutchinson, Kingman, Anthony, Harper, and Attica 356 PM CST Wed Dec 12 2018 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 5 PM CST THURSDAY... The National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a High Wind Warning, which is in effect from 9 AM to 5 PM CST Thursday. The High Wind Watch is no longer in effect. * Winds...North 35 to 45 mph with gusts around 50 mph. * Timing...From 9 AM until 5 PM Thursday. * Impacts...Any unsecured items like trampolines and patio furniture would likely be blown away. Damage to fence lines and other structures possible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is likely or occurring. Sustained winds of at least 40 mph, or gusts at least 58 mph, are expected. Winds this strong can cause property damage. && $$ KSZ047-131200- /O.NEW.KICT.HW.W.0004.181213T1500Z-181213T2300Z/ Barton- Including the city of Great Bend 356 PM CST Wed Dec 12 2018 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 5 PM CST THURSDAY... The National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a High Wind Warning, which is in effect from 9 AM to 5 PM CST Thursday. * Winds...North 35 to 45 mph with gusts around 50 mph. * Timing...From 9 AM until 5 PM CST Thursday. * Impacts...Any unsecured items like trampolines and patio furniture would likely be blown away. Damage to fence lines and other structures are likely. Driving on roads and highways will be very difficult, especially for high-profile vehicles and motor cycles. Be extra careful when traveling, especially on East/West oriented roads and highways. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is likely or occurring. Sustained winds of at least 40 mph, or gusts at least 58 mph, are expected. Winds this strong can cause property damage. && $$ KSZ032-033-048>052-068-069-083-092-093-131200- /O.NEW.KICT.WI.Y.0024.181213T1500Z-181213T2300Z/ Russell-Lincoln-Ellsworth-Saline-Rice-McPherson-Marion-Harvey- Butler-Sedgwick-Sumner-Cowley- Including the cities of Russell, Lincoln, Sylvan Grove, Ellsworth, Wilson, Salina, Lyons, Sterling, McPherson, Hillsboro, Marion, Peabody, Newton, El Dorado, Augusta, Andover, Rose Hill, Derby, Haysville, Bel Aire, Park City, Valley Center, Wichita, Wellington, Winfield, and Arkansas City 356 PM CST Wed Dec 12 2018 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 5 PM CST THURSDAY... The National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a Wind Advisory, which is in effect from 9 AM to 5 PM CST Thursday. * Winds...North 25 to 30 mph with gusts near 45 mph. * Timing...From Thursday morning until late Thursday afternoon. 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. && $$
3 follow-up statements
794 WWUS73 KICT 130911 NPWICT URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wichita KS 311 AM CST Thu Dec 13 2018 ...Very windy conditions expected today... KSZ047-067-082-091-132300- /O.CON.KICT.HW.W.0004.181213T1500Z-181213T2300Z/ Barton-Reno-Kingman-Harper- Including the cities of Great Bend, Hutchinson, Kingman, Anthony, Harper, and Attica 311 AM CST Thu Dec 13 2018 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 5 PM CST THIS AFTERNOON... * Winds...North 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * Timing...From 9 AM until 5 PM CST Today. * Impacts...Any unsecured items like trampolines and patio furniture would likely be blown away. Damage to fence lines and other structures are likely. Driving on roads and highways will be very difficult, especially for high-profile vehicles and motor cycles. Be extra careful when traveling, especially on East/West oriented roads and highways. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is likely or occurring. Sustained winds of at least 40 mph, or gusts at least 58 mph, are expected. Winds this strong can cause property damage. && $$ KSZ032-033-048>052-068-069-083-092-093-132300- /O.CON.KICT.WI.Y.0024.181213T1500Z-181213T2300Z/ Russell-Lincoln-Ellsworth-Saline-Rice-McPherson-Marion-Harvey- Butler-Sedgwick-Sumner-Cowley- Including the cities of Russell, Lincoln, Sylvan Grove, Ellsworth, Wilson, Salina, Lyons, Sterling, McPherson, Hillsboro, Marion, Peabody, Newton, El Dorado, Augusta, Andover, Rose Hill, Derby, Haysville, Bel Aire, Park City, Valley Center, Wichita, Wellington, Winfield, and Arkansas City 311 AM CST Thu Dec 13 2018 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 5 PM CST THIS AFTERNOON... * Winds...North 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * Timing...From this morning until late this afternoon. 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. && $$ Ketcham
082 WWUS73 KICT 132128 NPWICT URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wichita KS 328 PM CST Thu Dec 13 2018 KSZ047-067-082-091-132300- /O.CON.KICT.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-181213T2300Z/ Barton-Reno-Kingman-Harper- Including the cities of Great Bend, Hutchinson, Kingman, Anthony, Harper, and Attica 328 PM CST Thu Dec 13 2018 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM CST THIS AFTERNOON... * Winds...North 30 to 45 mph with gusts around 50 mph. * Timing...Until 5 PM CST this afternoon. * Impacts...Any unsecured items like trampolines and patio furniture would likely be blown away. Damage to fence lines and other structures are likely. Driving on roads and highways will be very difficult, especially for high-profile vehicles and motor cycles. Be extra careful when traveling, especially on East/West oriented roads and highways. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is likely or occurring. Sustained winds of at least 40 mph, and or gusts of at least 58 mph, remain likely the rest of the afternoon. Winds this strong can cause property damage. && $$ KSZ032-033-048>052-068-069-083-092-093-132300- /O.CON.KICT.WI.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-181213T2300Z/ Russell-Lincoln-Ellsworth-Saline-Rice-McPherson-Marion-Harvey- Butler-Sedgwick-Sumner-Cowley- Including the cities of Russell, Lincoln, Sylvan Grove, Ellsworth, Wilson, Salina, Lyons, Sterling, McPherson, Hillsboro, Marion, Peabody, Newton, El Dorado, Augusta, Andover, Rose Hill, Derby, Haysville, Bel Aire, Park City, Valley Center, Wichita, Wellington, Winfield, and Arkansas City 328 PM CST Thu Dec 13 2018 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM CST THIS AFTERNOON... * Winds...North 25 to 35 mph with 40 to 45 mph gusts. * Timing...Until late this afternoon. 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. Be extra careful when traveling, especially on East/West oriented roads and highways. && $$ ES
427 WWUS73 KICT 132158 NPWICT URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wichita KS 358 PM CST Thu Dec 13 2018 ...HIGH WIND WARNING CANCELLED FOR HARPER...KINGMAN...RENO AND BARTON COUNTIES... KSZ047-067-082-091-132300- /O.CAN.KICT.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-181213T2300Z/ /O.EXA.KICT.WI.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-181213T2300Z/ Barton-Reno-Kingman-Harper- Including the cities of Great Bend, Hutchinson, Kingman, Anthony, Harper, and Attica 358 PM CST Thu Dec 13 2018 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM CST THIS AFTERNOON... ...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED... The National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a Wind Advisory, which is in effect until 5 PM CST this afternoon. The High Wind Warning has been cancelled. * Winds...North around 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * Timing...Until late this afternoon. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds from 30 to 39 mph and or gusts from 46 to 57 mph will occur. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution, especially when driving on east/west oriented highways. && $$ KSZ032-033-048>052-068-069-083-092-093-132300- /O.CON.KICT.WI.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-181213T2300Z/ Russell-Lincoln-Ellsworth-Saline-Rice-McPherson-Marion-Harvey- Butler-Sedgwick-Sumner-Cowley- Including the cities of Russell, Lincoln, Sylvan Grove, Ellsworth, Wilson, Salina, Lyons, Sterling, McPherson, Hillsboro, Marion, Peabody, Newton, El Dorado, Augusta, Andover, Rose Hill, Derby, Haysville, Bel Aire, Park City, Valley Center, Wichita, Wellington, Winfield, and Arkansas City 358 PM CST Thu Dec 13 2018 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM CST THIS AFTERNOON... * Winds...North 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * Timing...Until late this afternoon. 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. Be extra careful when traveling, especially on East/West oriented and highways. && $$ ES
The office that day
Everything else NWS Wichita, KS issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 12, 3:56 PM CST | Wind Advisory | ICT | Barton, Butler, Cowley, Ellsworth, Harper, Harvey and 10 more | 25 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; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.