Alert archive / Kansas / High Wind Warnings in 2020
High Wind Warning 2, NWS Topeka, KS
NWS Topeka, KS issued this high wind warning at Jun 9, 2020, 3:31 AM CDT for 10 counties in Kansas. It took effect at Jun 9, 2020, 7:00 PM CDT. It was in force for 9 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
- Jun 9, 2020, 3:31 AM CDT (08:31 UTC)
- In effect from
- Jun 9, 2020, 7:00 PM CDT
- Expired
- Jun 10, 2020, 3:50 AM CDT
- In force
- 9 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Topeka, KS
Counties Clay County, KS, Cloud County, KS, Dickinson County, KS, Geary County, KS, Marshall County, KS, Morris County, KS, Ottawa County, KS, Republic County, KS, Riley County, KS, Washington County, KS
The radar
The Topeka radar (KTWX), 83 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 08:32 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 00:00Z, 8.5 hours before the alert went out and 131 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
- 454 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -254 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1991 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 10 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 33 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 6 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
084 WWUS73 KTOP 090831 NPWTOP URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Topeka KS 331 AM CDT Tue Jun 9 2020 KSZ008-009-020>022-034>037-092100- /O.UPG.KTOP.HW.A.0002.200609T2100Z-200610T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KTOP.HW.W.0002.200610T0000Z-200610T1200Z/ Republic-Washington-Cloud-Clay-Riley-Ottawa-Dickinson-Geary- Morris- Including the cities of Belleville, Washington, Hanover, Clifton, Linn, Greenleaf, Concordia, Clay Center, Manhattan, Minneapolis, Bennington, Abilene, Herington, Junction City, and Council Grove 331 AM CDT Tue Jun 9 2020 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM CDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph are expected. * WHERE...Republic, Washington, Cloud, Clay, Riley, Ottawa, Dickinson, Geary and Morris Counties. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 AM CDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel will be dangerous for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Secure any outdoor objects that could be thrown around by the wind. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ KSZ010-092100- /O.UPG.KTOP.HW.A.0002.200610T0100Z-200610T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KTOP.HW.W.0002.200610T0000Z-200610T1200Z/ Marshall- Including the cities of Marysville, Blue Rapids, and Frankfort 331 AM CDT Tue Jun 9 2020 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM CDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...North winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph are expected. * WHERE...Marshall County. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 AM CDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel will be dangerous for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Secure any outdoor objects that could be thrown around by the wind. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ KSZ011-012-023-024-026-038>040-054>056-058-059-092100- /O.UPG.KTOP.HW.A.0002.200610T0100Z-200610T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KTOP.WI.Y.0008.200610T0600Z-200610T1700Z/ Nemaha-Brown-Pottawatomie-Jackson-Jefferson-Wabaunsee-Shawnee- Douglas-Lyon-Osage-Franklin-Coffey-Anderson- Including the cities of Sabetha, Seneca, Hiawatha, Horton, Wamego, St. Marys, Holton, Valley Falls, Oskaloosa, Perry, McLouth, Grantville, Meriden, Nortonville, Alma, Eskridge, Maple Hill, Alta Vista, McFarland, Harveyville, Paxico, Topeka, Lawrence, Emporia, Osage City, Carbondale, Lyndon, Burlingame, Overbrook, Ottawa, Burlington, Lebo, and Garnett 331 AM CDT Tue Jun 9 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO NOON CDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph are expected. * WHERE...Portions of east central and northeast Kansas. * WHEN...From 1 AM to noon CDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ Wolters
2 follow-up statements
415 WWUS73 KTOP 092018 NPWTOP URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Topeka KS 318 PM CDT Tue Jun 9 2020 KSZ008>010-020>022-034>037-101200- /O.CON.KTOP.HW.W.0002.200610T0000Z-200610T1200Z/ Republic-Washington-Marshall-Cloud-Clay-Riley-Ottawa-Dickinson- Geary-Morris- Including the cities of Belleville, Washington, Hanover, Clifton, Linn, Greenleaf, Marysville, Blue Rapids, Frankfort, Concordia, Clay Center, Manhattan, Minneapolis, Bennington, Abilene, Herington, Junction City, and Council Grove 318 PM CDT Tue Jun 9 2020 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM CDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph are expected. * WHERE...Republic, Washington, Cloud, Clay, Riley, Ottawa, Dickinson, Geary and Morris Counties. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 AM CDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel will be dangerous for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Secure any outdoor objects that could be thrown around by the wind. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ KSZ011-012-023-024-026-038>040-054>056-058-059-101200- /O.CON.KTOP.WI.Y.0008.200610T0600Z-200610T1700Z/ Nemaha-Brown-Pottawatomie-Jackson-Jefferson-Wabaunsee-Shawnee- Douglas-Lyon-Osage-Franklin-Coffey-Anderson- Including the cities of Sabetha, Seneca, Hiawatha, Horton, Wamego, St. Marys, Holton, Valley Falls, Oskaloosa, Perry, McLouth, Grantville, Meriden, Nortonville, Alma, Eskridge, Maple Hill, Alta Vista, McFarland, Harveyville, Paxico, Topeka, Lawrence, Emporia, Osage City, Carbondale, Lyndon, Burlingame, Overbrook, Ottawa, Burlington, Lebo, and Garnett 318 PM CDT Tue Jun 9 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO NOON CDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph are expected. * WHERE...Portions of east central and northeast Kansas. * WHEN...From 1 AM to noon CDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ Flanagan
002 WWUS73 KTOP 100850 NPWTOP URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Topeka KS 350 AM CDT Wed Jun 10 2020 KSZ008>010-020>022-034>037-101200- /O.CAN.KTOP.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-200610T1200Z/ /O.EXB.KTOP.WI.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-200610T1200Z/ Republic-Washington-Marshall-Cloud-Clay-Riley-Ottawa-Dickinson- Geary-Morris- Including the cities of Belleville, Washington, Hanover, Clifton, Linn, Greenleaf, Marysville, Blue Rapids, Frankfort, Concordia, Clay Center, Manhattan, Minneapolis, Bennington, Abilene, Herington, Junction City, and Council Grove 350 AM CDT Wed Jun 10 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT THIS MORNING... ...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Republic, Washington, Marshall, Cloud, Clay, Riley, Ottawa, Dickinson, Geary and Morris Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ KSZ011-012-023-024-026-038>040-054>056-058-059-101700- /O.CON.KTOP.WI.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-200610T1700Z/ Nemaha-Brown-Pottawatomie-Jackson-Jefferson-Wabaunsee-Shawnee- Douglas-Lyon-Osage-Franklin-Coffey-Anderson- Including the cities of Sabetha, Seneca, Hiawatha, Horton, Wamego, St. Marys, Holton, Valley Falls, Oskaloosa, Perry, McLouth, Grantville, Meriden, Nortonville, Alma, Eskridge, Maple Hill, Alta Vista, McFarland, Harveyville, Paxico, Topeka, Lawrence, Emporia, Osage City, Carbondale, Lyndon, Burlingame, Overbrook, Ottawa, Burlington, Lebo, and Garnett 350 AM CDT Wed Jun 10 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CDT TODAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Portions of east central and northeast Kansas. * WHEN...Until noon CDT today. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS Topeka, KS issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 9, 3:31 AM CDT | Wind Advisory | TOP | Anderson, Brown, Clay, Cloud, Coffey, Dickinson and 17 more | 32 hr |
| Jun 9, 4:41 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | TOP | Republic | 34 min |
| Jun 9, 4:51 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TOP | Republic | 24 min |
| Jun 9, 5:11 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TOP | Republic | 34 min |
| Jun 9, 5:13 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | TOP | Riley | 32 min |
| Jun 9, 5:15 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | TOP | Pottawatomie | 30 min |
| Jun 9, 5:28 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TOP | Marshall, Pottawatomie, Riley | 32 min |
| Jun 9, 5:31 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TOP | Republic | 14 min |
| Jun 9, 5:47 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TOP | Marshall, Nemaha | 43 min |
| Jun 9, 6:16 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | TOP | Marshall | 29 min |
| Jun 9, 6:26 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | TOP | Marshall, Nemaha | 34 min |
| Jun 9, 6:58 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TOP | Marshall, Nemaha | 17 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.