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Wind Advisory 19, NWS Topeka, KS

December 22, 202023 counties in Kansas

NWS Topeka, KS issued this wind advisory at Dec 22, 2020, 2:33 PM CST for 23 counties in Kansas. It took effect at Dec 22, 2020, 11:14 PM CST. It was in force for 19 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Dec 22, 2020, 2:33 PM CST (20:33 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 22, 2020, 11:14 PM CST
Expired
Dec 23, 2020, 6:00 PM CST
In force
19 hr
Issued by
NWS Topeka, KS
All 23 counties

Anderson County, KS, Brown County, KS, Clay County, KS, Cloud County, KS, Coffey County, KS, Dickinson County, KS, Douglas County, KS, Franklin County, KS, Geary County, KS, Jackson County, KS, Jefferson County, KS, Lyon County, KS, Marshall County, KS, Morris County, KS, Nemaha County, KS, Osage County, KS, Ottawa County, KS, Pottawatomie County, KS, Republic County, KS, Riley County, KS, Shawnee County, KS, Wabaunsee County, KS, Washington County, KS

The radar

The Topeka radar (KTWX), 16 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:34 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, 8.6 hours before the alert went out and 61 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 12:00Z on 2020-12-22Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°0°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Topeka, KS at 12:00Z on 2020-12-22The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 229 square meters per square second.193958Sfc1 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
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

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The text

As transmitted.

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WWUS73 KTOP 222033
NPWTOP

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Topeka KS
233 PM CST Tue Dec 22 2020

KSZ035>038-230700-
/O.NEW.KTOP.WI.Y.0019.201223T1200Z-201224T0000Z/
/O.CON.KTOP.WI.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-201223T0700Z/
Dickinson-Geary-Morris-Wabaunsee-
Including the cities of Abilene, Herington, Junction City, 
Council Grove, Alma, Eskridge, Maple Hill, Alta Vista, McFarland,
Harveyville, and Paxico
233 PM CST Tue Dec 22 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CST WEDNESDAY...
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM CST WEDNESDAY...

The National Weather Service in Topeka has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect until 1 AM CST Wednesday and from 
6 AM to 6 PM CST Wednesday.

* WHAT...Winds will be sustained at 25 to 35 mph with gusts around 45
  mph. Winds will be from the south this afternoon and tonight 
  and from the northwest Wednesday. 

* WHERE...Dickinson, Geary, Morris and Wabaunsee Counties.

* WHEN...From noon today to 1 AM Wednesday then from 6 AM to 6 PM  
  Wednesday.

* Impacts...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects such
  as holiday decorations. Small tree limbs could be blown down 
  and a few power outages may result. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds from 30 to 39 mph
and/or gusts from 45 to 57 mph are likely. Steps should be taken
to secure any lawn furniture or light weight objects and use
extra caution when driving.

&&

$$

KSZ010-011-021>023-230700-
/O.NEW.KTOP.WI.Y.0019.201223T1200Z-201224T0000Z/
/O.EXB.KTOP.WI.Y.0018.201223T0200Z-201223T0700Z/
Marshall-Nemaha-Clay-Riley-Pottawatomie-
Including the cities of Marysville, Blue Rapids, Frankfort, 
Sabetha, Seneca, Clay Center, Manhattan, Wamego, and St. Marys
233 PM CST Tue Dec 22 2020

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 AM CST
WEDNESDAY...
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM CST WEDNESDAY...

The National Weather Service in Topeka has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect from 8 PM this evening to 1 AM CST
Wednesday. A Wind Advisory has also been issued from 6 AM to 6 PM
CST Wednesday. 

* WHAT...Winds will be sustained at 25 to 35 mph with gusts around
  45 mph. Winds will be from the south tonight and from the 
  northwest Wednesday. 

* WHERE...Lyon, Osage, Franklin, Coffey and Anderson Counties.

* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 1 AM Wednesday then from 6 AM 
  to 6 PM Wednesday.

* Impacts...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects such
  as holiday decorations. Small tree limbs could be blown down 
  and a few power outages may result. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds from 30 to 39 mph
and/or gusts from 45 to 57 mph are likely. Steps should be taken
to secure any lawn furniture or light weight objects and use
extra caution when driving.

&&

$$

KSZ012-024-026-039-040-230700-
/O.NEW.KTOP.WI.Y.0019.201223T1200Z-201224T0000Z/
/O.EXB.KTOP.WI.Y.0018.201223T0200Z-201223T1000Z/
Brown-Jackson-Jefferson-Shawnee-Douglas-
Including the cities of Hiawatha, Horton, Holton, Valley Falls, 
Oskaloosa, Perry, McLouth, Grantville, Meriden, Nortonville, 
Topeka, and Lawrence
233 PM CST Tue Dec 22 2020

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 AM CST
WEDNESDAY...
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM CST WEDNESDAY...

The National Weather Service in Topeka has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect from 8 PM this evening to 4 AM CST
Wednesday. A Wind Advisory has also been issued from 6 AM to 6 PM
CST Wednesday. 

* WHAT...Winds will be sustained at 25 to 35 mph with gusts around
  45 mph. Winds will be from the south tonight and from the 
  northwest Wednesday. 

* WHERE...Lyon, Osage, Franklin, Coffey and Anderson Counties.

* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 4 AM Wednesday then from 6 AM
  to 6 PM Wednesday.

* Impacts...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects such
  as holiday decorations. Small tree limbs could be blown down 
  and a few power outages may result. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds from 30 to 39 mph
and/or gusts from 45 to 57 mph are likely. Steps should be taken
to secure any lawn furniture or light weight objects and use
extra caution when driving.

&&

$$

KSZ054>056-058-059-230700-
/O.NEW.KTOP.WI.Y.0019.201223T1200Z-201224T0000Z/
/O.CON.KTOP.WI.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-201223T1000Z/
Lyon-Osage-Franklin-Coffey-Anderson-
Including the cities of Emporia, Osage City, Carbondale, Lyndon, 
Burlingame, Overbrook, Ottawa, Burlington, Lebo, and Garnett
233 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...

The National Weather Service in Topeka has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect from 6 AM to 6 PM CST Wednesday. 

* WHAT...Winds will be sustained at 25 to 35 mph with gusts around
  45 mph. Winds will be from the south this afternoon and tonight
  and from the northwest Wednesday. 

* WHERE...Lyon, Osage, Franklin, Coffey and Anderson Counties.

* WHEN...From noon today to 4 AM CST Wednesday then from 6 AM to 6
  PM Wednesday.

* Impacts...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects such
  as holiday decorations. Small tree limbs could be blown down 
  and a few power outages may result. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds from 30 to 39 mph
and/or gusts from 45 to 57 mph are likely. Steps should be taken
to secure any lawn furniture or light weight objects and use
extra caution when driving.

&&

$$

KSZ008-009-020-034-230700-
/O.NEW.KTOP.WI.Y.0019.201223T1200Z-201224T0000Z/
Republic-Washington-Cloud-Ottawa-
Including the cities of Belleville, Washington, Hanover, Clifton,
Linn, Greenleaf, Concordia, Minneapolis, and Bennington
233 PM CST Tue Dec 22 2020

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM CST WEDNESDAY...

The National Weather Service in Topeka has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect from 6 AM to 6 PM CST Wednesday. 

* WHAT...Northwest winds will be sustained at 25 to 35 mph with
  gusts near 50 mph. 

* WHERE...Republic, Washington, Cloud, and Ottawa Counties.

* WHEN...6 AM to 6 PM Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects such
  as holiday decorations. Tree limbs could be blown down and a 
  few power outages may result. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds from 30 to 39 mph
and/or gusts from 45 to 57 mph are likely. Steps should be taken
to secure any lawn furniture or light weight objects and use
extra caution when driving.

&&

$$
7 follow-up statements
497 
WWUS73 KTOP 230234
NPWTOP

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Topeka KS
834 PM CST Tue Dec 22 2020

KSZ035>038-231100-
/O.CON.KTOP.WI.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-201223T0700Z/
/O.CON.KTOP.WI.Y.0019.201223T1200Z-201224T0000Z/
Dickinson-Geary-Morris-Wabaunsee-
Including the cities of Abilene, Herington, Junction City, 
Council Grove, Alma, Eskridge, Maple Hill, Alta Vista, McFarland,
Harveyville, and Paxico
834 PM CST Tue Dec 22 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CST WEDNESDAY...
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM CST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Winds will be sustained at 25 to 35 mph with gusts around
  45 mph. Winds will be from the south tonight and from the 
  northwest Wednesday.

* WHERE...Dickinson, Geary, Morris and Wabaunsee Counties.

* WHEN...Until 1 AM Wednesday then from 6 AM to 6 PM Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects such 
  as holiday decorations. Small tree limbs could be blown down 
  and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds from 30 to 39 mph
and/or gusts from 45 to 57 mph are likely. Steps should be taken
to secure any lawn furniture or light weight objects and use
extra caution when driving.

&&

$$

KSZ010-011-021>023-231100-
/O.CON.KTOP.WI.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-201223T0700Z/
/O.CON.KTOP.WI.Y.0019.201223T1200Z-201224T0000Z/
Marshall-Nemaha-Clay-Riley-Pottawatomie-
Including the cities of Marysville, Blue Rapids, Frankfort, 
Sabetha, Seneca, Clay Center, Manhattan, Wamego, and St. Marys
834 PM CST Tue Dec 22 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CST WEDNESDAY...
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM CST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Winds will be sustained at 25 to 35 mph with gusts 
  around 45 mph. Winds will be from the south tonight and from 
  the northwest Wednesday.

* WHERE...Lyon, Osage, Franklin, Coffey and Anderson Counties.

* WHEN...Through 1 AM Wednesday, then from 6 AM to 6 PM 
  Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects such 
  as holiday decorations. Small tree limbs could be blown down 
  and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds from 30 to 39 mph
and/or gusts from 45 to 57 mph are likely. Steps should be taken
to secure any lawn furniture or light weight objects and use
extra caution when driving.

&&

$$

KSZ012-024-026-039-040-231100-
/O.CON.KTOP.WI.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-201223T1000Z/
/O.CON.KTOP.WI.Y.0019.201223T1200Z-201224T0000Z/
Brown-Jackson-Jefferson-Shawnee-Douglas-
Including the cities of Hiawatha, Horton, Holton, Valley Falls, 
Oskaloosa, Perry, McLouth, Grantville, Meriden, Nortonville, 
Topeka, and Lawrence
834 PM CST Tue Dec 22 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CST WEDNESDAY...
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM CST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Winds will be sustained at 25 to 35 mph with gusts 
  around 45 mph. Winds will be from the south tonight and from 
  the northwest Wednesday.

* WHERE...Lyon, Osage, Franklin, Coffey and Anderson Counties.

* WHEN...Through 4 AM Wednesday, then from 6 AM to 6 PM Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects such 
  as holiday decorations. Small tree limbs could be blown down 
  and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds from 30 to 39 mph
and/or gusts from 45 to 57 mph are likely. Steps should be taken
to secure any lawn furniture or light weight objects and use
extra caution when driving.

&&

$$

KSZ054>056-058-059-231100-
/O.CON.KTOP.WI.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-201223T1000Z/
/O.CON.KTOP.WI.Y.0019.201223T1200Z-201224T0000Z/
Lyon-Osage-Franklin-Coffey-Anderson-
Including the cities of Emporia, Osage City, Carbondale, Lyndon, 
Burlingame, Overbrook, Ottawa, Burlington, Lebo, and Garnett
834 PM CST Tue Dec 22 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CST WEDNESDAY...
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM CST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Winds will be sustained at 25 to 35 mph with gusts around
  45 mph. Winds will be from the south tonight and from the 
  northwest Wednesday.

* WHERE...Lyon, Osage, Franklin, Coffey and Anderson Counties.

* WHEN...Through 4 AM CST Wednesday, then from 6 AM to 6 PM 
  Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects such 
  as holiday decorations. Small tree limbs could be blown down 
  and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds from 30 to 39 mph
and/or gusts from 45 to 57 mph are likely. Steps should be taken
to secure any lawn furniture or light weight objects and use
extra caution when driving.

&&

$$

KSZ008-009-020-034-231100-
/O.CON.KTOP.WI.Y.0019.201223T1200Z-201224T0000Z/
Republic-Washington-Cloud-Ottawa-
Including the cities of Belleville, Washington, Hanover, Clifton,
Linn, Greenleaf, Concordia, Minneapolis, and Bennington
834 PM CST Tue Dec 22 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM CST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds will be sustained at 25 to 35 mph with 
  gusts near 50 mph.

* WHERE...Republic, Washington, Cloud, and Ottawa Counties.

* WHEN...6 AM to 6 PM Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects such 
  as holiday decorations. Tree limbs could be blown down and a 
  few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds from 30 to 39 mph
and/or gusts from 45 to 57 mph are likely. Steps should be taken
to secure any lawn furniture or light weight objects and use
extra caution when driving.

&&

$$
961 
WWUS73 KTOP 230424
NPWTOP

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Topeka KS
1024 PM CST Tue Dec 22 2020

KSZ035>038-231230-
/O.EXT.KTOP.WI.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-201223T1000Z/
/O.CON.KTOP.WI.Y.0019.201223T1200Z-201224T0000Z/
Dickinson-Geary-Morris-Wabaunsee-
Including the cities of Abilene, Herington, Junction City, 
Council Grove, Alma, Eskridge, Maple Hill, Alta Vista, McFarland,
Harveyville, and Paxico
1024 PM CST Tue Dec 22 2020

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CST WEDNESDAY...
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM CST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Winds will be sustained at 25 to 35 mph with gusts 
  around 45 mph. Winds will be from the south tonight and from 
  the northwest Wednesday.

* WHERE...Dickinson, Geary, Morris and Wabaunsee Counties.

* 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 holiday decorations. Small 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.

&&

$$

KSZ010-011-021>023-231230-
/O.EXT.KTOP.WI.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-201223T1000Z/
/O.CON.KTOP.WI.Y.0019.201223T1200Z-201224T0000Z/
Marshall-Nemaha-Clay-Riley-Pottawatomie-
Including the cities of Marysville, Blue Rapids, Frankfort, 
Sabetha, Seneca, Clay Center, Manhattan, Wamego, and St. Marys
1024 PM CST Tue Dec 22 2020

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CST WEDNESDAY...
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM CST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Winds will be sustained at 25 to 35 mph with gusts 
  around 45 mph. Winds will be from the south tonight and from 
  the northwest Wednesday.

* WHERE...Lyon, Osage, Franklin, Coffey and Anderson Counties.

* 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 holiday decorations. Small 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.

&&

$$

KSZ054>056-058-059-231230-
/O.CON.KTOP.WI.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-201223T1000Z/
/O.CON.KTOP.WI.Y.0019.201223T1200Z-201224T0000Z/
Lyon-Osage-Franklin-Coffey-Anderson-
Including the cities of Emporia, Osage City, Carbondale, Lyndon, 
Burlingame, Overbrook, Ottawa, Burlington, Lebo, and Garnett
1024 PM CST Tue Dec 22 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CST WEDNESDAY...
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM CST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Winds will be sustained at 25 to 35 mph with gusts 
  around 45 mph. Winds will be from the south tonight and from 
  the northwest Wednesday.

* WHERE...Lyon, Osage, Franklin, Coffey and Anderson Counties.

* WHEN...Through 4 AM CST Wednesday, then from 6 AM to 6 PM 
  Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects such 
  as holiday decorations. Small 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.

&&

$$

KSZ012-024-026-039-040-231230-
/O.CON.KTOP.WI.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-201223T1000Z/
/O.CON.KTOP.WI.Y.0019.201223T1200Z-201224T0000Z/
Brown-Jackson-Jefferson-Shawnee-Douglas-
Including the cities of Hiawatha, Horton, Holton, Valley Falls, 
Oskaloosa, Perry, McLouth, Grantville, Meriden, Nortonville, 
Topeka, and Lawrence
1024 PM CST Tue Dec 22 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CST WEDNESDAY...
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM CST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Winds will be sustained at 25 to 35 mph with gusts 
  around 45 mph. Winds will be from the south tonight and from 
  the northwest Wednesday.

* WHERE...Lyon, Osage, Franklin, Coffey and Anderson Counties.

* WHEN...Through 4 AM Wednesday, then from 6 AM to 6 PM 
  Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects such 
  as holiday decorations. Small 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.

&&

$$

KSZ008-009-020-034-231230-
/O.CON.KTOP.WI.Y.0019.201223T1200Z-201224T0000Z/
Republic-Washington-Cloud-Ottawa-
Including the cities of Belleville, Washington, Hanover, Clifton,
Linn, Greenleaf, Concordia, Minneapolis, and Bennington
1024 PM CST Tue Dec 22 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM CST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds will be sustained at 25 to 35 mph with 
  gusts near 50 mph.

* WHERE...Republic, Washington, Cloud, and Ottawa Counties.

* WHEN...6 AM to 6 PM Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects such 
  as holiday decorations. 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.

&&

$$
849 
WWUS73 KTOP 230514
NPWTOP

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Topeka KS
1114 PM CST Tue Dec 22 2020

KSZ010>012-021>024-026-035>040-054>056-058-059-232200-
/O.CAN.KTOP.WI.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-201223T1000Z/
/O.EXT.KTOP.WI.Y.0019.201223T0514Z-201224T0000Z/
Marshall-Nemaha-Brown-Clay-Riley-Pottawatomie-Jackson-Jefferson-
Dickinson-Geary-Morris-Wabaunsee-Shawnee-Douglas-Lyon-Osage-
Franklin-Coffey-Anderson-
Including the cities of Marysville, Blue Rapids, Frankfort, 
Sabetha, Seneca, Hiawatha, Horton, Clay Center, Manhattan, 
Wamego, St. Marys, Holton, Valley Falls, Oskaloosa, Perry, 
McLouth, Grantville, Meriden, Nortonville, 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
1114 PM CST Tue Dec 22 2020

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Winds will be sustained at 25 to 35 mph with gusts of 40
  to 50 mph. Winds will be from the south tonight and from the 
  northwest Wednesday.

* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central and 
  northeast Kansas.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects such 
  as holiday decorations. Small 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.

&&

$$

KSZ008-009-020-034-232200-
/O.EXT.KTOP.WI.Y.0019.201223T0514Z-201224T0000Z/
Republic-Washington-Cloud-Ottawa-
Including the cities of Belleville, Washington, Hanover, Clifton,
Linn, Greenleaf, Concordia, Minneapolis, and Bennington
1114 PM CST Tue Dec 22 2020

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...South winds will switch to the northwest late Tonight. Winds
  will be sustained at 25 to 35 mph with gusts to near 50 mph.

* WHERE...Republic, Washington, Cloud, and Ottawa Counties.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects such 
  as holiday decorations. Tree limbs could be blown down and a 
  few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment recommends that
you take preventative measures during this blowing dust event,
such as staying indoors or wearing protective breathing masks if
outside. High dust concentrations can cause respiratory problems,
decrease lung activity, aggravate asthma, and lead to potential
heart-related problems, especially with children, elderly, or
those with pre-existing respiratory conditions.

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$
160 
WWUS73 KTOP 230953
NPWTOP

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Topeka KS
353 AM CST Wed Dec 23 2020

KSZ008>012-020>024-026-034>040-054>056-058-059-240000-
/O.CON.KTOP.WI.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-201224T0000Z/
Republic-Washington-Marshall-Nemaha-Brown-Cloud-Clay-Riley-
Pottawatomie-Jackson-Jefferson-Ottawa-Dickinson-Geary-Morris-
Wabaunsee-Shawnee-Douglas-Lyon-Osage-Franklin-Coffey-Anderson-
Including the cities of Belleville, Washington, Hanover, Clifton,
Linn, Greenleaf, Marysville, Blue Rapids, Frankfort, Sabetha, 
Seneca, Hiawatha, Horton, Concordia, Clay Center, Manhattan, 
Wamego, St. Marys, Holton, Valley Falls, Oskaloosa, Perry, 
McLouth, Grantville, Meriden, Nortonville, Minneapolis, 
Bennington, 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
353 AM CST Wed Dec 23 2020

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

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central and 
  northeast Kansas.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening.

* 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.

&&

$$
985 
WWUS73 KTOP 231744
NPWTOP

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Topeka KS
1144 AM CST Wed Dec 23 2020

KSZ008>012-020>024-026-034>040-054>056-058-059-240000-
/O.CON.KTOP.WI.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-201224T0000Z/
Republic-Washington-Marshall-Nemaha-Brown-Cloud-Clay-Riley-
Pottawatomie-Jackson-Jefferson-Ottawa-Dickinson-Geary-Morris-
Wabaunsee-Shawnee-Douglas-Lyon-Osage-Franklin-Coffey-Anderson-
Including the cities of Belleville, Washington, Hanover, Clifton,
Linn, Greenleaf, Marysville, Blue Rapids, Frankfort, Sabetha, 
Seneca, Hiawatha, Horton, Concordia, Clay Center, Manhattan, 
Wamego, St. Marys, Holton, Valley Falls, Oskaloosa, Perry, 
McLouth, Grantville, Meriden, Nortonville, Minneapolis, 
Bennington, 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
1144 AM CST Wed Dec 23 2020

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

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central and 
  northeast Kansas.

* WHEN...Strong and gusty winds will continue for the rest of the
  daytime hours, decreasing steadily late this afternoon and
  evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
  Any light snow in north central Kansas mixing with these winds
  may result in reduced visibilities for drivers.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

KDS
072 
WWUS73 KTOP 232151
NPWTOP

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Topeka KS
351 PM CST Wed Dec 23 2020

KSZ008>012-020>024-026-034>040-054>056-058-059-240000-
/O.CON.KTOP.WI.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-201224T0000Z/
Republic-Washington-Marshall-Nemaha-Brown-Cloud-Clay-Riley-
Pottawatomie-Jackson-Jefferson-Ottawa-Dickinson-Geary-Morris-
Wabaunsee-Shawnee-Douglas-Lyon-Osage-Franklin-Coffey-Anderson-
Including the cities of Belleville, Washington, Hanover, Clifton,
Linn, Greenleaf, Marysville, Blue Rapids, Frankfort, Sabetha, 
Seneca, Hiawatha, Horton, Concordia, Clay Center, Manhattan, 
Wamego, St. Marys, Holton, Valley Falls, Oskaloosa, Perry, 
McLouth, Grantville, Meriden, Nortonville, Minneapolis, 
Bennington, 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
351 PM CST Wed Dec 23 2020

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

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central and 
  northeast Kansas.

* WHEN...Strong and gusty winds will continue for the rest of 
  the daytime hours, decreasing steadily late this afternoon and 
  evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result. Any light snow in north central Kansas mixing with 
  these winds may result in reduced visibilities for drivers.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

KDS
289 
WWUS73 KTOP 232352
NPWTOP

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Topeka KS
552 PM CST Wed Dec 23 2020

KSZ008>012-020>024-026-034>040-054>056-058-059-240100-
/O.EXP.KTOP.WI.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-201224T0000Z/
Republic-Washington-Marshall-Nemaha-Brown-Cloud-Clay-Riley-
Pottawatomie-Jackson-Jefferson-Ottawa-Dickinson-Geary-Morris-
Wabaunsee-Shawnee-Douglas-Lyon-Osage-Franklin-Coffey-Anderson-
Including the cities of Belleville, Washington, Hanover, Clifton,
Linn, Greenleaf, Marysville, Blue Rapids, Frankfort, Sabetha, 
Seneca, Hiawatha, Horton, Concordia, Clay Center, Manhattan, 
Wamego, St. Marys, Holton, Valley Falls, Oskaloosa, Perry, 
McLouth, Grantville, Meriden, Nortonville, Minneapolis, 
Bennington, 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
552 PM CST Wed Dec 23 2020

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM CST THIS EVENING...

The northwest wind gusts will diminish under 40 MPH through the 
early evening hours. Therefore, the wind advisory will expire at 6
PM.

$$

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this wind advisory went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Topeka, KS wrote its last area forecast discussion before this wind advisory went out at Dec 22, 11:45 AM CST, 2 hours 48 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Dec 22, 11:45 AM CST, 2 hours 48 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Topeka KS
1145 AM CST Tue Dec 22 2020

...Update to aviation forecast discussion...

.DISCUSSION...
Issued at 343 AM CST Tue Dec 22 2020

Across the CONUS at 10Z, an eastern trough continues to lift through
the New England states.  Meanwhile and broad ridge has been building
over the Plains states.  The next trough that will impact the region
is now over the Pacific northwest and will continue to advance east
today.

This upper trough will impact the area mainly by early Wednesday
morning as a cold front sharpens across the area and quickly
advances east bringing little in opportunity for precipitation over
the forecast area.  Any precipitation along the initial cold front
would be light rain most likely or perhaps some drizzle with limited
saturation depth.  The biggest impacts will be in the form of wind
with this system over the local area.  As flow over the Rockies
continues to increase today ahead of the Pacific trough, southerly
flow and WAA will increase strongly by noon into the afternoon
hours.  As a result have issued a wind advisory over much of central
into east central Kansas with sustained winds of 25 to 35 mph
expected with gusts up to around 45 mph at times. Eventhough
mixing today doesn't appear to be all that deep at around 900mb,
the low level winds appear strong enough to give concern to
impactful winds especially for high profile vehicles and travelers
both east and west bound. This wind will last well into the
overnight period before relaxing as the upper trough starts to
slow as it moves into the upper MS Valley region.

Wednesday morning and afternoon will see the winds pick back up with
intense wind and CAA rushing over the Plains.  The deformation zone
with this system appears to be focused north of the area with much
better agreement in 00Z deterministic model solutions which is
typical with better sampling of the Pacific system.  Could need
another wind advisory on Wednesday as well.  Colder temperatures
work into the area and fall through the day with Thursday feeling
more like a freezer with highs in the 20s and 30s.

The progressive pattern still looks like it holds into Christmas Day
and Saturday though with heights rising and temperatures reaching
possibly into the 50s believe it or not.  Maintaining a dry forecast
through the weekend.

&&

.AVIATION...(For the 18Z TAFS through 18Z Wednesday afternoon)
Issued at 1145 AM CST Tue Dec 22 2020

VFR conditions are expected. Winds and wind shear are the main
challenge with very strong winds over the low few thousand feet
developing in the 0Z-6Z window. Have only made minor alterations
to the forecast as expect some notable gusts to continue through
the bulk of the nocturnal period with winds aloft enough to keep
a wind shear inclusion. Cold front passes around 12Z with
additional strong winds from the northwest dominating the end of
the forecast. Some signals for a broken MVFR deck developing ahead
of the front persist but have stayed with the bulk of the
guidance and kept this out.

&&

.FIRE WEATHER...
Issued at 343 AM CST Tue Dec 22 2020

Fire weather concerns are tricky today and wouldn't rule out a short-
fuse red flag warning could be possible.  Currently only mentioning
very high fire danger across central into east central Kansas due to
higher dewpoints and shallow mixing.  This should act to keep MinRH
levels into the low 30s.  But, with a very strong south wind, any
fire would likely spread and quickly become a concern.  Currently,
per Kansas mesonet sites, 1 hr fuels are not below 15 which would
favor more efficient burning fuels.  Just mentioning the wind
advisory for now.

Wednesday will likely once again give rise to high or very high fire
danger as winds change to the northwest and could gust higher as low
level winds appear slightly stronger aloft and mixing depths could
be higher.  Will have to determine if any fire headlines are
possible through today with a drier airmass moving in.  Right now,
impacts are being offset by the arrival of the much colder air
keeping MinRH values again in the 30s.

&&

.TOP WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
Wind Advisory until 4 AM CST Wednesday for KSZ054>056-058-059.

Wind Advisory until 1 AM CST Wednesday for KSZ035>038.

&&

DISCUSSION...Drake
AVIATION...65
FIRE WEATHER...Drake
Hazardous weather outlook, Dec 22, 9:29 AM CST, 5 hours 4 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Topeka KS
929 AM CST Tue Dec 22 2020

KSZ008>012-020>024-026-034>040-054>056-058-059-231530-
Republic-Washington-Marshall-Nemaha-Brown-Cloud-Clay-Riley-
Pottawatomie-Jackson-Jefferson-Ottawa-Dickinson-Geary-Morris-
Wabaunsee-Shawnee-Douglas-Lyon-Osage-Franklin-Coffey-Anderson-
929 AM CST Tue Dec 22 2020

This hazardous weather outlook is for east central...north
central and northeast Kansas.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.

A wind advisory is in effect from noon today through 4 AM across
portions of central into east central Kansas. Please reference
the advisory product for further details.

Additionally, strong winds and low humidity values will lead to a
very high fire danger from portions of north central through east
central Kansas this afternoon.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.

Strong winds will set up once again across much of the area
Wednesday as a cold front passes through with winds changing to
the northwest. Additionally, high to very high fire danger will
set up once again across much of the area Wednesday.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation will not be needed through tonight.

&&

More detailed information can be accessed at...
http://www.weather.gov/top/sitrep

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Dec 22, 2:56 AM CSTWind AdvisoryTOPAnderson, Brown, Clay, Coffey, Dickinson, Douglas and 13 more20 hr

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Wind Advisories in Kansas, 2020Every wind advisory in 2020

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.