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Wind Advisory 7, NWS Topeka, KS

April 12, 201817 counties in Kansas

NWS Topeka, KS issued this wind advisory at Apr 12, 2018, 11:35 PM CDT for 17 counties in Kansas. It was in force for 18 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Apr 12, 2018, 11:35 PM CDT (04:35 UTC)
Expired
Apr 13, 2018, 6:00 PM CDT
In force
18 hr
Issued by
NWS Topeka, KS

Counties Anderson County, KS, Clay County, KS, Cloud County, KS, Coffey County, KS, Dickinson County, KS, Douglas County, KS, Franklin County, KS, Geary County, KS, Lyon County, KS, Morris County, KS, Osage County, KS, Ottawa County, KS, Republic County, KS, Riley County, KS, Shawnee County, KS, Wabaunsee County, KS, Washington County, KS

The radar

The Topeka radar (KTWX), 21 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 04:39 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, 4.6 hours before the alert went out and 72 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 2018-04-13Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 331 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 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, Topeka, KS at 00:00Z on 2018-04-13The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 111 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
331 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-410 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
1858 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
44 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
111 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
308 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Topeka KS
1135 PM CDT Thu Apr 12 2018

KSZ022-035>040-054>056-058-059-131245-
/O.NEW.KTOP.WI.Y.0007.180413T0435Z-180413T1800Z/
Riley-Dickinson-Geary-Morris-Wabaunsee-Shawnee-Douglas-Lyon-Osage-
Franklin-Coffey-Anderson-
Including the cities of Manhattan, Abilene, Herington, 
Junction City, Council Grove, Alma, Eskridge, Maple Hill, 
Alta Vista, McFarland, Harveyville, Paxico, Topeka, Lawrence, 
Emporia, Osage City, Carbondale, Lyndon, Burlingame, Overbrook, 
Ottawa, Burlington, Lebo, and Garnett
1135 PM CDT Thu Apr 12 2018

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT FRIDAY...

The National Weather Service in Topeka has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect until 1 PM CDT Friday. 

* TIMING...The strongest wind speeds are expected through the 
  morning hours of Friday.

* WINDS...Southerly winds will range from 20 to 30 MPH with gusts
  between 40 and 50 MPH. 

* IMPACTS...Light weight lawn furniture or garbage cans could be 
  blown around by the strong winds. Driving high profile 
  vehicles will be difficult.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$
6 follow-up statements
426 
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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Topeka KS
111 AM CDT Fri Apr 13 2018

KSZ008-009-020-021-034-131200-
/O.EXB.KTOP.WI.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-180413T1200Z/
Republic-Washington-Cloud-Clay-Ottawa-
Including the cities of Belleville, Washington, Hanover, Clifton,
Linn, Greenleaf, Concordia, Clay Center, Minneapolis, 
and Bennington
111 AM CDT Fri Apr 13 2018

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT THIS MORNING...

The National Weather Service in Topeka has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect until 7 AM CDT this morning. 

* TIMING...The strongest wind speeds are expected through the
  early morning hours of Friday. 

* WINDS...Southerly winds will range from 25 to 35 MPH with gusts
  up to 50 MPH. 

* IMPACTS...Light weight lawn furniture or garbage cans could be 
  blown around by the strong winds. Driving high profile 
  vehicles will be difficult. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

KSZ022-035>040-054>056-058-059-131415-
/O.CON.KTOP.WI.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-180413T1800Z/
Riley-Dickinson-Geary-Morris-Wabaunsee-Shawnee-Douglas-Lyon-Osage-
Franklin-Coffey-Anderson-
Including the cities of Manhattan, Abilene, Herington, 
Junction City, Council Grove, Alma, Eskridge, Maple Hill, 
Alta Vista, McFarland, Harveyville, Paxico, Topeka, Lawrence, 
Emporia, Osage City, Carbondale, Lyndon, Burlingame, Overbrook, 
Ottawa, Burlington, Lebo, and Garnett
111 AM CDT Fri Apr 13 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* TIMING...The strongest wind speeds are expected through the 
  morning hours of Friday. 

* WINDS...Southerly winds will range from 20 to 30 MPH with 
  gusts between 40 and 50 MPH. 

* IMPACTS...Light weight lawn furniture or garbage cans could be 
  blown around by the strong winds. Driving high profile 
  vehicles will be difficult. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$
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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Topeka KS
333 AM CDT Fri Apr 13 2018

KSZ008-009-020-021-034-131645-
/O.NEW.KTOP.WI.Y.0008.180414T1200Z-180415T0000Z/
/O.CON.KTOP.WI.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-180413T1200Z/
Republic-Washington-Cloud-Clay-Ottawa-
Including the cities of Belleville, Washington, Hanover, Clifton,
Linn, Greenleaf, Concordia, Clay Center, Minneapolis, 
and Bennington
333 AM CDT Fri Apr 13 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT THIS MORNING...
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 7 PM CDT SATURDAY...

The National Weather Service in Topeka has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect from 7 AM to 7 PM CDT Saturday. 

* TIMING...The strongest wind speeds are expected through the
  early morning hours of Friday. An additional round of strong
  winds are expected during the day on Saturday.

* WINDS...Southerly winds will range from 25 to 35 mph with gusts
  up to 50 mph this morning. Winds switch to the northwest and
  increase to 30 to 35 mph with gusts nearing 50 mph at times
  during the day on Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Light weight lawn furniture or garbage cans could be 
  blown around by the strong winds. Driving high profile 
  vehicles will be difficult. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

KSZ022-035>037-131645-
/O.NEW.KTOP.WI.Y.0008.180414T1200Z-180415T0000Z/
/O.CON.KTOP.WI.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-180413T1800Z/
Riley-Dickinson-Geary-Morris-
Including the cities of Manhattan, Abilene, Herington, 
Junction City, and Council Grove
333 AM CDT Fri Apr 13 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 7 PM CDT SATURDAY...

The National Weather Service in Topeka has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect from 7 AM to 7 PM CDT Saturday. 

* TIMING...The strongest wind speeds are expected through the
  morning hours of Friday. An additional round of strong winds are 
  expected during the day on Saturday.

* WINDS...Southerly winds will range from 20 to 30 mph with gusts
  between 40 and 50 mph this morning. Winds switch to the 
  northwest and increase to 30 to 35 mph with gusts nearing 50 mph
  at times during the day on Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Light weight lawn furniture or garbage cans could be 
  blown around by the strong winds. Driving high profile 
  vehicles will be difficult. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

KSZ010-023-131645-
/O.NEW.KTOP.WI.Y.0008.180414T1200Z-180415T0000Z/
Marshall-Pottawatomie-
Including the cities of Marysville, Blue Rapids, Frankfort, 
Wamego, and St. Marys
333 AM CDT Fri Apr 13 2018

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 7 PM CDT SATURDAY...

The National Weather Service in Topeka has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect from 7 AM to 7 PM CDT Saturday. 

* TIMING...Winds increase Saturday morning and persist through the
  day, decreasing in the evening.

* WINDS...Winds switch to the northwest and increase to 30 to 35
  mph with gusts nearing 50 mph at times.

* IMPACTS...Light weight lawn furniture or garbage cans could be 
  blown around by the strong winds. Driving high profile vehicles 
  will be difficult. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

KSZ038>040-054>056-058-059-131645-
/O.CON.KTOP.WI.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-180413T1800Z/
Wabaunsee-Shawnee-Douglas-Lyon-Osage-Franklin-Coffey-Anderson-
Including the cities of Alma, Eskridge, Maple Hill, Alta Vista, 
McFarland, Harveyville, Paxico, Topeka, Lawrence, Emporia, 
Osage City, Carbondale, Lyndon, Burlingame, Overbrook, Ottawa, 
Burlington, Lebo, and Garnett
333 AM CDT Fri Apr 13 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* TIMING...The strongest wind speeds are expected through the
  morning hours today. 

* WINDS...Southerly winds will range from 20 to 30 mph with gusts
  between 40 and 50 mph. 

* IMPACTS...Light weight lawn furniture or garbage cans could be 
  blown around by the strong winds. Driving high profile 
  vehicles will be difficult. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

KDS
382 
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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Topeka KS
700 AM CDT Fri Apr 13 2018

KSZ008-009-020-021-034-132000-
/O.EXP.KTOP.WI.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-180413T1200Z/
/O.CON.KTOP.WI.Y.0008.180414T1200Z-180415T0000Z/
Republic-Washington-Cloud-Clay-Ottawa-
Including the cities of Belleville, Washington, Hanover, Clifton,
Linn, Greenleaf, Concordia, Clay Center, Minneapolis, 
and Bennington
700 AM CDT Fri Apr 13 2018

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 7 AM CDT THIS MORNING...

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

* TIMING...Strong winds are expected during the day on Saturday. 

* WINDS...Winds switch to the northwest and increase to 30 to 35 
  mph with gusts nearing 50 mph at times during the day on 
  Saturday. 

* IMPACTS...Light weight lawn furniture or garbage cans could be 
  blown around by the strong winds. Driving high profile 
  vehicles will be difficult. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

KSZ022-035>037-132000-
/O.CON.KTOP.WI.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-180413T1800Z/
/O.CON.KTOP.WI.Y.0008.180414T1200Z-180415T0000Z/
Riley-Dickinson-Geary-Morris-
Including the cities of Manhattan, Abilene, Herington, 
Junction City, and Council Grove
700 AM CDT Fri Apr 13 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 7 PM CDT
SATURDAY...

* TIMING...The strongest wind speeds are expected through the 
  morning hours of Friday. An additional round of strong winds 
  are expected during the day on Saturday. 

* WINDS...Southerly winds will range from 20 to 30 mph with 
  gusts between 40 and 50 mph this morning. Winds switch to the 
  northwest and increase to 30 to 35 mph with gusts nearing 50 
  mph at times during the day on Saturday. 

* IMPACTS...Light weight lawn furniture or garbage cans could be 
  blown around by the strong winds. Driving high profile 
  vehicles will be difficult. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

KSZ038>040-054>056-058-059-131800-
/O.CON.KTOP.WI.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-180413T1800Z/
Wabaunsee-Shawnee-Douglas-Lyon-Osage-Franklin-Coffey-Anderson-
Including the cities of Alma, Eskridge, Maple Hill, Alta Vista, 
McFarland, Harveyville, Paxico, Topeka, Lawrence, Emporia, 
Osage City, Carbondale, Lyndon, Burlingame, Overbrook, Ottawa, 
Burlington, Lebo, and Garnett
700 AM CDT Fri Apr 13 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* TIMING...The strongest wind speeds are expected through the 
  morning hours today. 

* WINDS...Southerly winds will range from 20 to 30 mph with 
  gusts between 40 and 50 mph. 

* IMPACTS...Light weight lawn furniture or garbage cans could be 
  blown around by the strong winds. Driving high profile 
  vehicles will be difficult. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

KSZ010-023-132000-
/O.CON.KTOP.WI.Y.0008.180414T1200Z-180415T0000Z/
Marshall-Pottawatomie-
Including the cities of Marysville, Blue Rapids, Frankfort, 
Wamego, and St. Marys
700 AM CDT Fri Apr 13 2018

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

* TIMING...Winds increase Saturday morning and persist through 
  the day, decreasing in the evening. 

* WINDS...Winds switch to the northwest and increase to 30 to 35 
  mph with gusts nearing 50 mph at times. 

* IMPACTS...Light weight lawn furniture or garbage cans could be 
  blown around by the strong winds. Driving high profile 
  vehicles will be difficult. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$
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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Topeka KS
1250 PM CDT Fri Apr 13 2018

KSZ022-035>037-140900-
/O.EXT.KTOP.WI.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-180413T2300Z/
/O.CON.KTOP.WI.Y.0008.180414T1200Z-180415T0000Z/
Riley-Dickinson-Geary-Morris-
Including the cities of Manhattan, Abilene, Herington, 
Junction City, and Council Grove
1250 PM CDT Fri Apr 13 2018

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CDT THIS EVENING...
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 7 PM CDT
SATURDAY...

* TIMING...Strong south to southwesterly winds are expected to 
  continue through the afternoon and early evening hours. An 
  additional round of strong winds are expected during the day on 
  Saturday. 

* WINDS...South to southwesterly winds will range from 20 to 30
  mph with gusts between 40 and 50 mph through the afternoon. 
  Winds switch to the northwest and increase to 30 to 35 mph with 
  gusts nearing 50 mph at times during the day on Saturday. 

* IMPACTS...Light weight lawn furniture or garbage cans could be 
  blown around by the strong winds. Driving high profile 
  vehicles will be difficult. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

KSZ038>040-054>056-058-059-132300-
/O.EXT.KTOP.WI.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-180413T2300Z/
Wabaunsee-Shawnee-Douglas-Lyon-Osage-Franklin-Coffey-Anderson-
Including the cities of Alma, Eskridge, Maple Hill, Alta Vista, 
McFarland, Harveyville, Paxico, Topeka, Lawrence, Emporia, 
Osage City, Carbondale, Lyndon, Burlingame, Overbrook, Ottawa, 
Burlington, Lebo, and Garnett
1250 PM CDT Fri Apr 13 2018

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

* TIMING...Strong south to southwesterly winds are expected to 
  continue through the afternoon and early evening hours. 

* WINDS...South to southwesterly winds will range from 20 to 30
  mph with gusts between 40 and 50 mph through the afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Light weight lawn furniture or garbage cans could be 
  blown around by the strong winds. Driving high profile 
  vehicles will be difficult. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

KSZ008>010-020-021-023-034-140900-
/O.CON.KTOP.WI.Y.0008.180414T1200Z-180415T0000Z/
Republic-Washington-Marshall-Cloud-Clay-Pottawatomie-Ottawa-
Including the cities of Belleville, Washington, Hanover, Clifton,
Linn, Greenleaf, Marysville, Blue Rapids, Frankfort, Concordia, 
Clay Center, Wamego, St. Marys, Minneapolis, and Bennington
1250 PM CDT Fri Apr 13 2018

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

* TIMING...Strong winds are expected during the day on Saturday.

* WINDS...Winds switch to the northwest and increase to 30 to 35 
  mph with gusts nearing 50 mph at times during the day on 
  Saturday. 

* IMPACTS...Light weight lawn furniture or garbage cans could be 
  blown around by the strong winds. Driving high profile 
  vehicles will be difficult. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$
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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Topeka KS
524 PM CDT Fri Apr 13 2018

KSZ022-035>037-140630-
/O.CAN.KTOP.WI.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-180413T2300Z/
/O.CON.KTOP.WI.Y.0008.180414T1200Z-180415T0000Z/
Riley-Dickinson-Geary-Morris-
Including the cities of Manhattan, Abilene, Herington, 
Junction City, and Council Grove
524 PM CDT Fri Apr 13 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 7 PM CDT
SATURDAY...
...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Topeka has cancelled the Wind
Advisory. 

* TIMING...Another round of strong winds are expected during the 
  day on Saturday. 

* WINDS...Winds switch to the northwest and increase to 30 to 35 
  mph with gusts nearing 50 mph at times during the day on 
  Saturday. 

* IMPACTS...Light weight lawn furniture or garbage cans could be 
  blown around by the strong winds. Driving high profile 
  vehicles will be difficult. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

KSZ038-039-054-132330-
/O.CAN.KTOP.WI.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-180413T2300Z/
Wabaunsee-Shawnee-Lyon-
Including the cities of Alma, Eskridge, Maple Hill, Alta Vista, 
McFarland, Harveyville, Paxico, Topeka, and Emporia
524 PM CDT Fri Apr 13 2018

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Topeka has cancelled the Wind
Advisory. 

Winds have weakened and should remain in the 15 to 25 MPH range.
So the wind advisory has been cancelled. 

$$

KSZ040-055-056-058-059-132330-
/O.CON.KTOP.WI.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-180413T2300Z/
Douglas-Osage-Franklin-Coffey-Anderson-
Including the cities of Lawrence, Osage City, Carbondale, Lyndon,
Burlingame, Overbrook, Ottawa, Burlington, Lebo, and Garnett
524 PM CDT Fri Apr 13 2018

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

* TIMING...south to southwesterly winds will gradually weaken and
  begin shifting to the west early this evening.
  

* WINDS...South to southwesterly winds will range from 20 to 30
  mph with gusts up to 40 mph through the afternoon.
 
* IMPACTS...Light weight lawn furniture or garbage cans could be 
  blown around by the strong winds. Driving high profile 
  vehicles will be difficult. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

KSZ008>010-020-021-023-034-140630-
/O.CON.KTOP.WI.Y.0008.180414T1200Z-180415T0000Z/
Republic-Washington-Marshall-Cloud-Clay-Pottawatomie-Ottawa-
Including the cities of Belleville, Washington, Hanover, Clifton,
Linn, Greenleaf, Marysville, Blue Rapids, Frankfort, Concordia, 
Clay Center, Wamego, St. Marys, Minneapolis, and Bennington
524 PM CDT Fri Apr 13 2018

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

* TIMING...Strong winds are expected during the day on Saturday.

* WINDS...northwest winds are expected to increase to between 30 
  to 35 mph with gusts nearing 50 mph at times during the day on 
  Saturday. 

* IMPACTS...Light weight lawn furniture or garbage cans could be 
  blown around by the strong winds. Driving high profile 
  vehicles will be difficult. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$
537 
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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Topeka KS
608 PM CDT Fri Apr 13 2018

KSZ040-055-056-058-059-140015-
/O.EXP.KTOP.WI.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-180413T2300Z/
Douglas-Osage-Franklin-Coffey-Anderson-
Including the cities of Lawrence, Osage City, Carbondale, Lyndon,
Burlingame, Overbrook, Ottawa, Burlington, Lebo, and Garnett
608 PM CDT Fri Apr 13 2018

...WIND ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

Winds have subsided. Therefore the advisory has been allowed to
expire. 

$$

KSZ008>010-020>023-034>037-141000-
/O.CON.KTOP.WI.Y.0008.180414T1200Z-180415T0000Z/
Republic-Washington-Marshall-Cloud-Clay-Riley-Pottawatomie-Ottawa-
Dickinson-Geary-Morris-
Including the cities of Belleville, Washington, Hanover, Clifton,
Linn, Greenleaf, Marysville, Blue Rapids, Frankfort, Concordia, 
Clay Center, Manhattan, Wamego, St. Marys, Minneapolis, 
Bennington, Abilene, Herington, Junction City, and Council Grove
608 PM CDT Fri Apr 13 2018

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

* TIMING...Strong winds are expected during the day on Saturday.

* WINDS...northwest winds are expected to increase to between 30 
  to 35 mph with gusts nearing 50 mph at times during the day on 
  Saturday. 

* IMPACTS...The winds and any snow will cause reduced visibilities.
  Light weight lawn furniture or garbage cans could be blown 
  around by the strong winds. Driving high profile vehicles will 
  be difficult. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Apr 13, 3:25 AM CDTWinter Weather AdvisoryTOPClay, Cloud, Dickinson, Geary, Marshall, Morris and 5 more40 hr
Apr 13, 3:33 AM CDTWind AdvisoryTOPClay, Cloud, Dickinson, Geary, Marshall, Morris and 5 more39 hr
Apr 13, 3:55 AM CDTRed Flag WarningTOPDickinson, Geary, Lyon, Morris, Pottawatomie, Riley and 1 more15 hr
Apr 13, 2:06 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementTOPMorris39 min
Apr 13, 2:09 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningTOPGeary, Lyon, Morris, Riley, Wabaunsee66 min
Apr 13, 2:20 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementTOPLyon40 min
Apr 13, 2:23 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningTOPCoffey, Lyon, Osage67 min
Apr 13, 2:48 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningTOPGeary, Jackson, Pottawatomie, Riley, Wabaunsee42 min
Apr 13, 3:05 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningTOPCoffey, Osage55 min
Apr 13, 3:09 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningTOPMorris, Pottawatomie, Shawnee, Wabaunsee36 min
Apr 13, 3:18 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningTOPJackson, Marshall, Nemaha, Pottawatomie57 min
Apr 13, 3:31 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningTOPJackson, Nemaha, Pottawatomie, Shawnee44 min
Apr 13, 3:49 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningTOPAnderson, Coffey, Franklin, Osage26 min
Apr 13, 4:01 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningTOPCoffey59 min
Apr 13, 4:09 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningTOPBrown, Jackson, Nemaha51 min
Apr 13, 4:10 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningTOPFranklin65 min
Apr 13, 4:11 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningTOPNemaha34 min
Apr 13, 4:18 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningTOPDouglas, Franklin, Jefferson57 min
Apr 13, 4:32 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningTOPAnderson, Coffey, Franklin58 min
Apr 13, 6:18 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementTOPFranklin27 min

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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.