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Winter Storm Warning 2, NWS Topeka, KS
NWS Topeka, KS issued this winter storm warning at Nov 24, 2018, 4:01 AM CST for Brown County, Nemaha County, Kansas. It took effect at Nov 25, 2018, 3:00 AM CST. It was in force for . No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Nov 24, 2018, 4:01 AM CST (10:01 UTC)
- In effect from
- Nov 25, 2018, 3:00 AM CST
- Expired
- Nov 24, 2018, 1:38 PM CST
- In force
- Issued by
- NWS Topeka, KS
Counties Brown County, KS, Nemaha County, KS
The radar
The Topeka radar (KTWX), 98 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 10:01 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
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The nearest sounding before it
Topeka, KS (KFOE), launched 00:00Z, 10.0 hours before the alert went out and 90 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
- 2 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -68 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1363 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 33 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 104 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 97 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
989 WWUS43 KTOP 241001 WSWTOP URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Topeka KS 401 AM CST Sat Nov 24 2018 KSZ011-012-241815- /O.UPG.KTOP.WS.A.0001.181125T0900Z-181126T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KTOP.WS.W.0002.181125T0900Z-181126T0000Z/ Nemaha-Brown- Including the cities of Sabetha, Seneca, Hiawatha, and Horton 401 AM CST Sat Nov 24 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 6 PM CST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches expected. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph causing near blizzard conditions. * WHERE...Nemaha and Brown Counties. * WHEN...The peak of the storm is forecast to be from 5 am through noon on Sunday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on snow covered roads and dangerous driving conditions. Blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. && $$ KSZ008>010-020>024-034>036-241815- /O.UPG.KTOP.WS.A.0001.181125T0900Z-181126T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KTOP.WW.Y.0021.181125T0900Z-181126T0000Z/ Republic-Washington-Marshall-Cloud-Clay-Riley-Pottawatomie- Jackson-Ottawa-Dickinson-Geary- Including the cities of Belleville, Washington, Hanover, Clifton, Linn, Greenleaf, Marysville, Blue Rapids, Frankfort, Concordia, Clay Center, Manhattan, Wamego, St. Marys, Holton, Minneapolis, Bennington, Abilene, Herington, and Junction City 401 AM CST Sat Nov 24 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 6 PM CST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches expected. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph causing near blizzard conditions. * WHERE...Portions of east central, north central and northeast Kansas. * WHEN...The peak of the storm is expected to be from 4 am through noon Sunday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on snow covered roads and dangerous driving conditions. Blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. && $$ KSZ026-037>040-241815- /O.UPG.KTOP.WS.A.0001.181125T1200Z-181126T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KTOP.WW.Y.0021.181125T1200Z-181126T0000Z/ Jefferson-Morris-Wabaunsee-Shawnee-Douglas- Including the cities of Valley Falls, Oskaloosa, Perry, McLouth, Grantville, Meriden, Nortonville, Council Grove, Alma, Eskridge, Maple Hill, Alta Vista, McFarland, Harveyville, Paxico, Topeka, and Lawrence 401 AM CST Sat Nov 24 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM CST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches expected. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph causing near blizzard conditions. * WHERE...Jefferson, Morris, Wabaunsee, Shawnee and Douglas Counties. * WHEN...The peak of the storm is expected to be from 7 am through noon Sunday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan snow covered roads and hazardous driving conditions. Blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. && $$ Wolters
2 follow-up statements
216 WWUS43 KTOP 241725 WSWTOP URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Topeka KS 1125 AM CST Sat Nov 24 2018 ...Significant Winter Storm on Track to Impact the Region Beginning Late Tonight... .A potent winter storm will track through the region on Sunday, spreading into north-central Kansas after midnight tonight and the rest of northeast Kansas shortly after sunrise. Rain early on will change quickly over to snow with rates of over an inch an hour possible at times. Total snowfall amounts of 3 to 5 inches will be possible towards the Nebraska and Kansas border, with lesser amounts further south. Strong winds of 35 to 45 mph, coupled with the heavy snow, will lead to near blizzard conditions, even in areas that see lesser snow amounts. Strongly consider altering any travel plans you have on Sunday. KSZ011-012-250130- /O.CON.KTOP.WS.W.0002.181125T0900Z-181126T0000Z/ Nemaha-Brown- Including the cities of Sabetha, Seneca, Hiawatha, and Horton 1125 AM CST Sat Nov 24 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 6 PM CST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches expected. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph causing near blizzard conditions. * WHERE...Nemaha and Brown Counties. * WHEN...The peak of the storm is forecast to be from 5 am through noon on Sunday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on snow covered roads and dangerous driving conditions. Blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. && $$ KSZ008>010-020>024-034>036-250130- /O.CON.KTOP.WW.Y.0021.181125T0900Z-181126T0000Z/ Republic-Washington-Marshall-Cloud-Clay-Riley-Pottawatomie- Jackson-Ottawa-Dickinson-Geary- Including the cities of Belleville, Washington, Hanover, Clifton, Linn, Greenleaf, Marysville, Blue Rapids, Frankfort, Concordia, Clay Center, Manhattan, Wamego, St. Marys, Holton, Minneapolis, Bennington, Abilene, Herington, and Junction City 1125 AM CST Sat Nov 24 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 6 PM CST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches expected. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph causing near blizzard conditions. * WHERE...Portions of east central, north central and northeast Kansas. * WHEN...The peak of the storm is expected to be from 4 am through noon Sunday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on snow covered roads and dangerous driving conditions. Blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. && $$ KSZ026-037>040-250130- /O.CON.KTOP.WW.Y.0021.181125T1200Z-181126T0000Z/ Jefferson-Morris-Wabaunsee-Shawnee-Douglas- Including the cities of Valley Falls, Oskaloosa, Perry, McLouth, Grantville, Meriden, Nortonville, Council Grove, Alma, Eskridge, Maple Hill, Alta Vista, McFarland, Harveyville, Paxico, Topeka, and Lawrence 1125 AM CST Sat Nov 24 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM CST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches expected. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph causing near blizzard conditions. * WHERE...Jefferson, Morris, Wabaunsee, Shawnee and Douglas Counties. * WHEN...The peak of the storm is expected to be from 7 am through noon Sunday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan snow covered roads and hazardous driving conditions. Blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. && $$ KDS
512 WWUS43 KTOP 241938 WSWTOP URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Topeka KS 138 PM CST Sat Nov 24 2018 ...Blizzard on Track to Impact the Region Beginning Late Tonight... .A potent storm will track through the region tomorrow, spreading into north-central Kansas after midnight tonight and the rest of northeast Kansas shortly after sunrise. Rain early on will change quickly over to snow with rates of over an inch an hour possible at times. Total snowfall amounts of 5 to 7 inches will be possible towards the Nebraska and Kansas border, with lesser amounts further south. Strong winds of 35 to 45 mph, coupled with the heavy snow, will lead to blizzard conditions north of I-70, with near blizzard conditions along and south of I-70, even in areas that see lesser snow amounts. Strongly consider altering any travel plans you have on Sunday as driving may be nearly impossible in some areas. KSZ011-012-250345- /O.UPG.KTOP.WS.W.0002.181125T0900Z-181126T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KTOP.BZ.W.0001.181125T1200Z-181126T0000Z/ Nemaha-Brown- Including the cities of Sabetha, Seneca, Hiawatha, and Horton 138 PM CST Sat Nov 24 2018 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM CST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 7 inches expected. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Nemaha and Brown Counties. * WHEN...From 6 AM to 6 PM CST Sunday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ KSZ008>010-020-021-250345- /O.UPG.KTOP.WW.Y.0021.181125T0900Z-181126T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KTOP.BZ.W.0001.181125T1000Z-181126T0000Z/ Republic-Washington-Marshall-Cloud-Clay- Including the cities of Belleville, Washington, Hanover, Clifton, Linn, Greenleaf, Marysville, Blue Rapids, Frankfort, Concordia, and Clay Center 138 PM CST Sat Nov 24 2018 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 6 PM CST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches expected. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Republic, Washington, Marshall, Cloud and Clay Counties. * WHEN...From 4 AM to 6 PM CST Sunday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ KSZ022>024-250345- /O.UPG.KTOP.WW.Y.0021.181125T0900Z-181126T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KTOP.BZ.W.0001.181125T1200Z-181126T0000Z/ Riley-Pottawatomie-Jackson- Including the cities of Manhattan, Wamego, St. Marys, and Holton 138 PM CST Sat Nov 24 2018 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM CST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches expected. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Riley, Pottawatomie and Jackson Counties. * WHEN...From 6 AM to 6 PM CST Sunday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ KSZ054>056-250345- /O.EXB.KTOP.WW.Y.0021.181125T1500Z-181126T0000Z/ Lyon-Osage-Franklin- Including the cities of Emporia, Osage City, Carbondale, Lyndon, Burlingame, Overbrook, and Ottawa 138 PM CST Sat Nov 24 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 6 PM CST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of up to two inches expected. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Lyon, Osage and Franklin Counties. * WHEN...From 9 AM to 6 PM CST Sunday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ KSZ040-250345- /O.EXT.KTOP.WW.Y.0021.181125T1500Z-181126T0000Z/ Douglas- Including the city of Lawrence 138 PM CST Sat Nov 24 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 6 PM CST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of up to two inches expected. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Douglas County. * WHEN...From 9 AM to 6 PM CST Sunday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ KSZ034>036-250345- /O.EXT.KTOP.WW.Y.0021.181125T1200Z-181126T0000Z/ Ottawa-Dickinson-Geary- Including the cities of Minneapolis, Bennington, Abilene, Herington, and Junction City 138 PM CST Sat Nov 24 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM CST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches expected. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Geary, Dickinson and Ottawa Counties. * WHEN...From 6 AM to 6 PM CST Sunday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ KSZ026-037>039-250345- /O.CON.KTOP.WW.Y.0021.181125T1200Z-181126T0000Z/ Jefferson-Morris-Wabaunsee-Shawnee- Including the cities of Valley Falls, Oskaloosa, Perry, McLouth, Grantville, Meriden, Nortonville, Council Grove, Alma, Eskridge, Maple Hill, Alta Vista, McFarland, Harveyville, Paxico, and Topeka 138 PM CST Sat Nov 24 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM CST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches expected. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Shawnee, Wabaunsee, Jefferson and Morris Counties. * WHEN...From 6 AM to 6 PM CST Sunday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ KDS
The office that day
Everything else NWS Topeka, KS issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 24, 4:01 AM CST | Winter Weather Advisory | TOP | Anderson, Clay, Cloud, Coffey, Dickinson, Douglas and 15 more | 30 hr |
| Nov 24, 1:38 PM CST | Blizzard Warning | TOP | Anderson, Brown, Clay, Cloud, Coffey, Dickinson and 17 more | 28 hr |
Nearby
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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.