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High Wind Warning 2, NWS Topeka, KS

June 9, 202010 counties in Kansas

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.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Topeka, KS at 00:00Z on 2020-06-09Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 454 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 2020-06-09The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 33 square meters per square second.1939Sfc1 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
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

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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.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jun 9, 3:31 AM CDTWind AdvisoryTOPAnderson, Brown, Clay, Cloud, Coffey, Dickinson and 17 more32 hr
Jun 9, 4:41 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementTOPRepublic34 min
Jun 9, 4:51 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningTOPRepublic24 min
Jun 9, 5:11 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningTOPRepublic34 min
Jun 9, 5:13 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementTOPRiley32 min
Jun 9, 5:15 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementTOPPottawatomie30 min
Jun 9, 5:28 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningTOPMarshall, Pottawatomie, Riley32 min
Jun 9, 5:31 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningTOPRepublic14 min
Jun 9, 5:47 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningTOPMarshall, Nemaha43 min
Jun 9, 6:16 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementTOPMarshall29 min
Jun 9, 6:26 PM CDTTornado WarningTOPMarshall, Nemaha34 min
Jun 9, 6:58 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningTOPMarshall, Nemaha17 min

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.