Alert archive / Kansas / Wind Advisories in 2018
Wind Advisory 2, NWS Wichita, KS
NWS Wichita, KS issued this wind advisory at Jan 21, 2018, 1:58 PM CST for 17 counties in Kansas. It took effect at Jan 22, 2018, 3:00 AM CST. It was in force for 15 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Jan 21, 2018, 1:58 PM CST (19:58 UTC)
- In effect from
- Jan 22, 2018, 3:00 AM CST
- Expired
- Jan 22, 2018, 6:00 PM CST
- In force
- 15 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Wichita, KS
Counties Barton County, KS, Butler County, KS, Chase County, KS, Cowley 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), 57 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:00 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, 8.0 hours before the alert went out and 194 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
- 1767 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 85 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- -38 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 14 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
491 WWUS73 KICT 211958 NPWICT URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wichita KS 158 PM CST Sun Jan 21 2018 KSZ050-067-082-091-221000- /O.NEW.KICT.WI.Y.0002.180122T0900Z-180123T0000Z/ Rice-Reno-Kingman-Harper- Including the cities of Lyons, Sterling, Hutchinson, Kingman, Anthony, Harper, and Attica 158 PM CST Sun Jan 21 2018 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 6 PM CST MONDAY... The National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a Wind Advisory, which is in effect from 3 AM to 6 PM CST Monday. * Winds...Northwest 30 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * Timing...Winds will begin increasing from west to east beginning around 3am and continue to increase throughout the morning and most of the afternoon on Monday. * Impacts...Strong wind gusts can produce potentially dangerous cross-winds, especially on roads and highways situated more perpendicular to the northwesterly wind direction. Unsecured objects could be blown around and loose tree limbs could fall. 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. && $$ KSZ051>053-068-069-083-092-093-221000- /O.NEW.KICT.WI.Y.0002.180122T1200Z-180123T0000Z/ McPherson-Marion-Chase-Harvey-Butler-Sedgwick-Sumner-Cowley- Including the cities of McPherson, Hillsboro, Marion, Peabody, Cottonwood Falls, Strong City, Newton, El Dorado, Augusta, Andover, Rose Hill, Derby, Haysville, Bel Aire, Park City, Valley Center, Wichita, Wellington, Winfield, and Arkansas City 158 PM CST Sun Jan 21 2018 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM CST MONDAY... The National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a Wind Advisory, which is in effect from 6 AM to 6 PM CST Monday. * Winds...Northwest 30 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * Timing...Winds will begin increasing from west to east beginning around 6am and continue to increase throughout the morning and most of the afternoon on Monday. * Impacts...Strong wind gusts can produce potentially dangerous cross-winds, especially on roads and highways situated more perpendicular to the northwesterly wind direction. Unsecured objects could be blown around and loose tree limbs could fall. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A wind advisory means that sustained winds of at least 30 mph and/or wind gusts over 45 mph are expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ TAV
3 follow-up statements
008 WWUS73 KICT 220903 NPWICT URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wichita KS 303 AM CST Mon Jan 22 2018 ...Strong North to Northwest winds expected today... KSZ050-067-082-091-222315- /O.CON.KICT.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-180123T0000Z/ Rice-Reno-Kingman-Harper- Including the cities of Lyons, Sterling, Hutchinson, Kingman, Anthony, Harper, and Attica 303 AM CST Mon Jan 22 2018 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... * Winds...Northwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * Timing...Winds will begin increasing from west to east early this morning and continue to increase throughout the morning and most of the afternoon. * Impacts...Strong wind gusts can produce potentially dangerous cross-winds, especially on roads and highways situated more perpendicular to the northwesterly wind direction. Unsecured objects could be blown around and loose tree limbs could fall. 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. && $$ KSZ051>053-068-069-083-092-093-222315- /O.CON.KICT.WI.Y.0002.180122T1200Z-180123T0000Z/ McPherson-Marion-Chase-Harvey-Butler-Sedgwick-Sumner-Cowley- Including the cities of McPherson, Hillsboro, Marion, Peabody, Cottonwood Falls, Strong City, Newton, El Dorado, Augusta, Andover, Rose Hill, Derby, Haysville, Bel Aire, Park City, Valley Center, Wichita, Wellington, Winfield, and Arkansas City 303 AM CST Mon Jan 22 2018 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... * Winds...Northwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * Timing...Winds will begin increasing from west to east by around sunrise continue to increase throughout the morning and most of the afternoon. * Impacts...Strong wind gusts can produce potentially dangerous cross-winds, especially on roads and highways situated more perpendicular to the northwesterly wind direction. Unsecured objects could be blown around and loose tree limbs could fall. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A wind advisory means that sustained winds of at least 30 mph and/or wind gusts over 45 mph are expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ Ketcham
414 WWUS73 KICT 221954 NPWICT URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wichita KS 154 PM CST Mon Jan 22 2018 ...Strong North to Northwest winds continuing this afternoon... KSZ032-033-047>049-230000- /O.EXA.KICT.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-180123T0000Z/ Russell-Lincoln-Barton-Ellsworth-Saline- Including the cities of Russell, Lincoln, Sylvan Grove, Great Bend, Ellsworth, Wilson, and Salina 154 PM CST Mon Jan 22 2018 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... The National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a Wind Advisory, which is in effect until 6 PM CST this evening. * Winds...Northwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 45 mph. * Timing...Winds will persist through the afternoon hours. * Impacts...Strong wind gusts can produce potentially dangerous cross-winds, especially on roads and highways situated more perpendicular to the northwesterly wind direction. Unsecured objects could be blown around and loose tree limbs could fall. 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. && $$ KSZ050-067-082-091-230000- /O.CON.KICT.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-180123T0000Z/ Rice-Reno-Kingman-Harper- Including the cities of Lyons, Sterling, Hutchinson, Kingman, Anthony, Harper, and Attica 154 PM CST Mon Jan 22 2018 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... * Winds...Northwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * Timing...Winds will persist through the afternoon hours. * Impacts...Strong wind gusts can produce potentially dangerous cross-winds, especially on roads and highways situated more perpendicular to the northwesterly wind direction. Unsecured objects could be blown around and loose tree limbs could fall. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A wind advisory means that sustained winds of at least 30 mph and/or wind gusts over 45 mph are expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ KSZ051>053-068-069-083-092-093-230000- /O.CON.KICT.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-180123T0000Z/ McPherson-Marion-Chase-Harvey-Butler-Sedgwick-Sumner-Cowley- Including the cities of McPherson, 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 154 PM CST Mon Jan 22 2018 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... * Winds...Northwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * Timing...Winds will persist through the afternoon hours. * Impacts...Strong wind gusts can produce potentially dangerous cross-winds, especially on roads and highways situated more perpendicular to the northwesterly wind direction. Unsecured objects could be blown around and loose tree limbs could fall. 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. && $$
607 WWUS73 KICT 222356 NPWICT URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wichita KS 556 PM CST Mon Jan 22 2018 KSZ032-033-047>050-067-082-091-230100- /O.EXP.KICT.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-180123T0000Z/ Russell-Lincoln-Barton-Ellsworth-Saline-Rice-Reno-Kingman-Harper- Including the cities of Russell, Lincoln, Sylvan Grove, Great Bend, Ellsworth, Wilson, Salina, Lyons, Sterling, Hutchinson, Kingman, Anthony, Harper, and Attica 556 PM CST Mon Jan 22 2018 ...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... Northwest winds have started to decrease early this evening and therefore the wind advisory will be allowed to expire. $$ KSZ051>053-068-069-083-092-093-230100- /O.EXP.KICT.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-180123T0000Z/ McPherson-Marion-Chase-Harvey-Butler-Sedgwick-Sumner-Cowley- Including the cities of McPherson, 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 556 PM CST Mon Jan 22 2018 ...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... Northwest winds have started to decrease early this evening and therefore the wind advisory will be allowed to expire. $$ Lawson
The office that day
Everything else NWS Wichita, KS issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 21, 2:29 AM CST | Dense Fog Advisory | ICT | Barton, Ellsworth, Lincoln, McPherson, Rice, Russell and 1 more | 9 hr |
| Jan 21, 3:35 AM CST | Winter Weather Advisory | ICT | Barton, Ellsworth, Lincoln, Russell, Saline | 34 hr |
Nearby
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.