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Wind Advisory 21, NWS Wichita, KS
NWS Wichita, KS issued this wind advisory at Dec 22, 2020, 3:32 PM CST for 26 counties in Kansas. It took effect at Dec 22, 2020, 10:24 PM CST. It was in force for 20 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Dec 22, 2020, 3:32 PM CST (21:32 UTC)
- In effect from
- Dec 22, 2020, 10:24 PM CST
- Expired
- Dec 23, 2020, 6:00 PM CST
- In force
- 20 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Wichita, KS
All 26 counties
Allen County, KS, Barton County, KS, Butler County, KS, Chase County, KS, Chautauqua County, KS, Cowley County, KS, Elk County, KS, Ellsworth County, KS, Greenwood County, KS, Harper County, KS, Harvey County, KS, Kingman County, KS, Labette County, KS, Lincoln County, KS, Marion County, KS, McPherson County, KS, Montgomery County, KS, Neosho County, KS, Reno County, KS, Rice County, KS, Russell County, KS, Saline County, KS, Sedgwick County, KS, Sumner County, KS, Wilson County, KS, Woodson County, KS
The radar
The Wichita radar (KICT), 45 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 21:37 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 (KTOP), launched 12:00Z, 9.5 hours before the alert went out and 172 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
- 1994 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 31 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 229 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 367 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
933 WWUS73 KICT 222132 NPWICT URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wichita KS 332 PM CST Tue Dec 22 2020 KSZ052-053-069>072-093>096-098>100-231145- /O.NEW.KICT.WI.Y.0021.201223T1200Z-201224T0000Z/ /O.CON.KICT.WI.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-201223T1000Z/ Marion-Chase-Butler-Greenwood-Woodson-Allen-Cowley-Elk-Wilson- Neosho-Chautauqua-Montgomery-Labette- Including the cities of Hillsboro, Marion, Peabody, Cottonwood Falls, Strong City, El Dorado, Augusta, Andover, Rose Hill, Eureka, Madison, Yates Center, Iola, Humboldt, Winfield, Arkansas City, Howard, Moline, Longton, Grenola, Neodesha, Fredonia, Chanute, Sedan, Cedar Vale, Coffeyville, Independence, and Parsons 332 PM CST Tue Dec 22 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CST WEDNESDAY... ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM CST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...For the first Wind Advisory, south winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. For the second Wind Advisory, northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of Central, South Central and Southeast Kansas. * WHEN...For the first Wind Advisory, until 4 AM CST Wednesday. For the second Wind Advisory, from 6 AM to 6 PM CST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects such as Christmas decorations. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ KSZ032-033-047>051-067-068-082-083-091-092-231145- /O.NEW.KICT.WI.Y.0021.201223T1200Z-201224T0000Z/ Russell-Lincoln-Barton-Ellsworth-Saline-Rice-McPherson-Reno- Harvey-Kingman-Sedgwick-Harper-Sumner- Including the cities of Russell, Lincoln, Sylvan Grove, Great Bend, Ellsworth, Wilson, Salina, Lyons, Sterling, McPherson, Hutchinson, Newton, Kingman, Derby, Haysville, Bel Aire, Park City, Valley Center, Wichita, Anthony, Harper, Attica, and Wellington 332 PM CST Tue Dec 22 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM CST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of Central and South Central Kansas. * WHEN...From 6 AM to 6 PM CST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects such as Christmas decorations. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ Butler
6 follow-up statements
624 WWUS73 KICT 230029 NPWICT URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wichita KS 629 PM CST Tue Dec 22 2020 KSZ052-053-069>072-093>096-098>100-231430- /O.CAN.KICT.WI.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-201223T1000Z/ /O.CON.KICT.WI.Y.0021.201223T1200Z-201224T0000Z/ Marion-Chase-Butler-Greenwood-Woodson-Allen-Cowley-Elk-Wilson- Neosho-Chautauqua-Montgomery-Labette- Including the cities of Hillsboro, Marion, Peabody, Cottonwood Falls, Strong City, El Dorado, Augusta, Andover, Rose Hill, Eureka, Madison, Yates Center, Iola, Humboldt, Winfield, Arkansas City, Howard, Moline, Longton, Grenola, Neodesha, Fredonia, Chanute, Sedan, Cedar Vale, Coffeyville, Independence, and Parsons 629 PM CST Tue Dec 22 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY IS FOR TONIGHT HAS BEEN CANCELLED... ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM CST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...For the first Wind Advisory, south winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. For the second Wind Advisory, northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of Central, South Central and Southeast Kansas. * WHEN...From 6 AM to 6 PM CST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects such as Christmas decorations. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ KSZ032-033-047>051-067-068-082-083-091-092-231430- /O.CON.KICT.WI.Y.0021.201223T1200Z-201224T0000Z/ Russell-Lincoln-Barton-Ellsworth-Saline-Rice-McPherson-Reno- Harvey-Kingman-Sedgwick-Harper-Sumner- Including the cities of Russell, Lincoln, Sylvan Grove, Great Bend, Ellsworth, Wilson, Salina, Lyons, Sterling, McPherson, Hutchinson, Newton, Kingman, Derby, Haysville, Bel Aire, Park City, Valley Center, Wichita, Anthony, Harper, Attica, and Wellington 629 PM CST Tue Dec 22 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM CST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of Central and South Central Kansas. * WHEN...From 6 AM to 6 PM CST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects such as Christmas decorations. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$
094 WWUS73 KICT 230424 NPWICT URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wichita KS 1024 PM CST Tue Dec 22 2020 KSZ049-051>053-068>072-083-092>096-098>100-231830- /O.EXT.KICT.WI.Y.0021.201223T0424Z-201224T0000Z/ Saline-McPherson-Marion-Chase-Harvey-Butler-Greenwood-Woodson- Allen-Sedgwick-Sumner-Cowley-Elk-Wilson-Neosho-Chautauqua- Montgomery-Labette- Including the cities of Salina, McPherson, Hillsboro, Marion, Peabody, Cottonwood Falls, Strong City, Newton, El Dorado, Augusta, Andover, Rose Hill, Eureka, Madison, Yates Center, Iola, Humboldt, Derby, Haysville, Bel Aire, Park City, Valley Center, Wichita, Wellington, Winfield, Arkansas City, Howard, Moline, Longton, Grenola, Neodesha, Fredonia, Chanute, Sedan, Cedar Vale, Coffeyville, Independence, and Parsons 1024 PM CST Tue Dec 22 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...For the first Wind Advisory, south winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. For the second Wind Advisory, northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of Central, South Central and Southeast Kansas. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects such as Christmas decorations. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ KSZ032-033-047-048-050-067-082-091-231830- /O.CON.KICT.WI.Y.0021.201223T1200Z-201224T0000Z/ Russell-Lincoln-Barton-Ellsworth-Rice-Reno-Kingman-Harper- Including the cities of Russell, Lincoln, Sylvan Grove, Great Bend, Ellsworth, Wilson, Lyons, Sterling, Hutchinson, Kingman, Anthony, Harper, and Attica 1024 PM CST Tue Dec 22 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM CST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of Central and South Central Kansas. * WHEN...From 6 AM to 6 PM CST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects such as Christmas decorations. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ Metzger
271 WWUS73 KICT 230725 NPWICT URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wichita KS 125 AM CST Wed Dec 23 2020 KSZ032-047-232130- /O.UPG.KICT.WI.Y.0021.201223T1200Z-201224T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KICT.HW.W.0004.201223T0725Z-201224T0000Z/ Russell-Barton- Including the cities of Russell and Great Bend 125 AM CST Wed Dec 23 2020 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Northwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * WHERE...Russell and Barton Counties. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ KSZ033-048-050-067-082-091-232130- /O.EXT.KICT.WI.Y.0021.201223T0725Z-201224T0000Z/ Lincoln-Ellsworth-Rice-Reno-Kingman-Harper- Including the cities of Lincoln, Sylvan Grove, Ellsworth, Wilson, Lyons, Sterling, Hutchinson, Kingman, Anthony, Harper, and Attica 125 AM CST Wed Dec 23 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects such as Christmas decorations and outdoor furniture. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ KSZ049-051>053-068>072-083-092>096-098>100-232130- /O.CON.KICT.WI.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-201224T0000Z/ Saline-McPherson-Marion-Chase-Harvey-Butler-Greenwood-Woodson- Allen-Sedgwick-Sumner-Cowley-Elk-Wilson-Neosho-Chautauqua- Montgomery-Labette- Including the cities of Salina, McPherson, Hillsboro, Marion, Peabody, Cottonwood Falls, Strong City, Newton, El Dorado, Augusta, Andover, Rose Hill, Eureka, Madison, Yates Center, Iola, Humboldt, Derby, Haysville, Bel Aire, Park City, Valley Center, Wichita, Wellington, Winfield, Arkansas City, Howard, Moline, Longton, Grenola, Neodesha, Fredonia, Chanute, Sedan, Cedar Vale, Coffeyville, Independence, and Parsons 125 AM CST Wed Dec 23 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Strong southwest winds will eventually turn to the northwest later this morning and will increase even more. Wind speeds are expected to be in the 30 to 35 mph range with gusts up to 55 mph. * WHERE...Portions of Central, South Central and Southeast Kansas. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects such as Christmas decorations and outdoor furniture. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ Lawson
210 WWUS73 KICT 231049 NPWICT URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wichita KS 449 AM CST Wed Dec 23 2020 KSZ032-047-240000- /O.CON.KICT.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-201224T0000Z/ Russell-Barton- Including the cities of Russell and Great Bend 449 AM CST Wed Dec 23 2020 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Northwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * WHERE...Russell and Barton Counties. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ KSZ033-048>053-067>072-082-083-091>096-098>100-240000- /O.CON.KICT.WI.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-201224T0000Z/ Lincoln-Ellsworth-Saline-Rice-McPherson-Marion-Chase-Reno-Harvey- Butler-Greenwood-Woodson-Allen-Kingman-Sedgwick-Harper-Sumner- Cowley-Elk-Wilson-Neosho-Chautauqua-Montgomery-Labette- Including the cities of Lincoln, Sylvan Grove, Ellsworth, Wilson, Salina, Lyons, Sterling, McPherson, Hillsboro, Marion, Peabody, Cottonwood Falls, Strong City, Hutchinson, Newton, El Dorado, Augusta, Andover, Rose Hill, Eureka, Madison, Yates Center, Iola, Humboldt, Kingman, Derby, Haysville, Bel Aire, Park City, Valley Center, Wichita, Anthony, Harper, Attica, Wellington, Winfield, Arkansas City, Howard, Moline, Longton, Grenola, Neodesha, Fredonia, Chanute, Sedan, Cedar Vale, Coffeyville, Independence, and Parsons 449 AM CST Wed Dec 23 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Strong northwest winds will overspread the entire area today. Speeds are expected to be in the 30 to 35 mph range with gusts up to 55 mph. * WHERE...Portions of Central, South Central and Southeast Kansas. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects such as Christmas decorations and outdoor furniture. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ Lawson
789 WWUS73 KICT 232129 NPWICT URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wichita KS 329 PM CST Wed Dec 23 2020 KSZ032-047-240000- /O.CON.KICT.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-201224T0000Z/ Russell-Barton- Including the cities of Russell and Great Bend 329 PM CST Wed Dec 23 2020 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Northwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * WHERE...Russell and Barton Counties. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ KSZ033-048>053-067>072-082-083-091>096-098>100-240000- /O.CON.KICT.WI.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-201224T0000Z/ Lincoln-Ellsworth-Saline-Rice-McPherson-Marion-Chase-Reno-Harvey- Butler-Greenwood-Woodson-Allen-Kingman-Sedgwick-Harper-Sumner- Cowley-Elk-Wilson-Neosho-Chautauqua-Montgomery-Labette- Including the cities of Lincoln, Sylvan Grove, Ellsworth, Wilson, Salina, Lyons, Sterling, McPherson, Hillsboro, Marion, Peabody, Cottonwood Falls, Strong City, Hutchinson, Newton, El Dorado, Augusta, Andover, Rose Hill, Eureka, Madison, Yates Center, Iola, Humboldt, Kingman, Derby, Haysville, Bel Aire, Park City, Valley Center, Wichita, Anthony, Harper, Attica, Wellington, Winfield, Arkansas City, Howard, Moline, Longton, Grenola, Neodesha, Fredonia, Chanute, Sedan, Cedar Vale, Coffeyville, Independence, and Parsons 329 PM CST Wed Dec 23 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Strong northwest winds 30 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * WHERE...Portions of Central, South Central and Southeast Kansas. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects such as Christmas decorations and outdoor furniture. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$
630 WWUS73 KICT 232343 NPWICT URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wichita KS 543 PM CST Wed Dec 23 2020 KSZ032-047-240045- /O.EXP.KICT.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-201224T0000Z/ Russell-Barton- Including the cities of Russell and Great Bend 543 PM CST Wed Dec 23 2020 ...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... Northwest winds will continue to subside as we move through the evening hours and the high wind warning will be allowed to expire. $$ KSZ033-048>053-067>072-082-083-091>096-098>100-240045- /O.EXP.KICT.WI.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-201224T0000Z/ Lincoln-Ellsworth-Saline-Rice-McPherson-Marion-Chase-Reno-Harvey- Butler-Greenwood-Woodson-Allen-Kingman-Sedgwick-Harper-Sumner- Cowley-Elk-Wilson-Neosho-Chautauqua-Montgomery-Labette- Including the cities of Lincoln, Sylvan Grove, Ellsworth, Wilson, Salina, Lyons, Sterling, McPherson, Hillsboro, Marion, Peabody, Cottonwood Falls, Strong City, Hutchinson, Newton, El Dorado, Augusta, Andover, Rose Hill, Eureka, Madison, Yates Center, Iola, Humboldt, Kingman, Derby, Haysville, Bel Aire, Park City, Valley Center, Wichita, Anthony, Harper, Attica, Wellington, Winfield, Arkansas City, Howard, Moline, Longton, Grenola, Neodesha, Fredonia, Chanute, Sedan, Cedar Vale, Coffeyville, Independence, and Parsons 543 PM CST Wed Dec 23 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... Northwest winds will continue to subside as we move through the evening hours and the wind advisory will be allowed to expire. $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS Wichita, KS issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 22, 3:48 AM CST | Wind Advisory | ICT | Allen, Butler, Chase, Chautauqua, Cowley, Elk and 7 more | 15 hr |
| Dec 22, 12:25 PM CST | Red Flag Warning | ICT | Allen, Butler, Chase, Chautauqua, Cowley, Elk and 7 more | 6 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.