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Wind Advisory 3, NWS Topeka, KS

March 18, 20209 counties in Kansas

NWS Topeka, KS issued this wind advisory at Mar 18, 2020, 3:39 PM CDT for 9 counties in Kansas. It took effect at Mar 19, 2020, 1:00 PM CDT. It was in force for 6 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Mar 18, 2020, 3:39 PM CDT (20:39 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 19, 2020, 1:00 PM CDT
Expired
Mar 19, 2020, 7:00 PM CDT
In force
6 hr
Issued by
NWS Topeka, KS

Counties Anderson County, KS, Coffey County, KS, Dickinson County, KS, Geary County, KS, Lyon County, KS, Morris County, KS, Osage County, KS, Ottawa County, KS, Wabaunsee County, KS

The radar

The Topeka radar (KTWX), 36 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:44 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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The nearest sounding before it

Topeka, KS (KTOP), launched 12:00Z, 8.7 hours before the alert went out and 72 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 2020-03-18Temperature 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°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Topeka, KS at 12:00Z on 2020-03-18The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 185 square meters per square second.1939587897117Sfc1 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
547 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
35 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
185 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
158 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

912 
WWUS73 KTOP 182039
NPWTOP

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Topeka KS
339 PM CDT Wed Mar 18 2020

KSZ034>038-054-055-058-059-190445-
/O.NEW.KTOP.WI.Y.0003.200319T1800Z-200319T2300Z/
Ottawa-Dickinson-Geary-Morris-Wabaunsee-Lyon-Osage-Coffey-
Anderson-
Including the cities of Minneapolis, Bennington, Abilene, 
Herington, Junction City, Council Grove, Alma, Eskridge, 
Maple Hill, Alta Vista, McFarland, Harveyville, Paxico, Emporia, 
Osage City, Carbondale, Lyndon, Burlingame, Overbrook, 
Burlington, Lebo, and Garnett
339 PM CDT Wed Mar 18 2020

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 6 PM CDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Ottawa, Dickinson, Geary, Morris, Wabaunsee, Lyon, 
  Osage, Coffey and Anderson Counties.

* WHEN...Winds steadily increase through the mid to late morning
  hours on Thursday, with the strongest winds during the mid-
  afternoon. Winds decrease in the evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
  The combination of the strong winds and relative humidity values
  around 30 to 35 percent will create a very high fire danger in
  the afternoon. Outdoor burning during this time is strongly
  discouraged.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong winds are also expected Thursday
  night into Friday. After a brief lull late Thursday afternoon or
  early evening, winds will switch to the northwest and increase
  to 20 to 30 mph with gusts over 40 mph. These winds will last 
  through mid to late morning on Friday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

KDS
6 follow-up statements
111 
WWUS73 KTOP 190401
NPWTOP

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Topeka KS
1101 PM CDT Wed Mar 18 2020

KSZ034>038-054-055-058-059-191215-
/O.CON.KTOP.WI.Y.0003.200319T1800Z-200319T2300Z/
Ottawa-Dickinson-Geary-Morris-Wabaunsee-Lyon-Osage-Coffey-
Anderson-
Including the cities of Minneapolis, Bennington, Abilene, 
Herington, Junction City, Council Grove, Alma, Eskridge, 
Maple Hill, Alta Vista, McFarland, Harveyville, Paxico, Emporia, 
Osage City, Carbondale, Lyndon, Burlingame, Overbrook, 
Burlington, Lebo, and Garnett
1101 PM CDT Wed Mar 18 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 6 PM CDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Ottawa, Dickinson, Geary, Morris, Wabaunsee, Lyon, 
  Osage, Coffey and Anderson Counties.

* WHEN...Winds steadily increase through the mid to late morning 
  hours on Thursday, with the strongest winds during the mid- 
  afternoon. Winds decrease in the evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result. The combination of the strong winds and relative 
  humidity values around 30 to 35 percent will create a very 
  high fire danger in the afternoon. Outdoor burning during this 
  time is strongly discouraged.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong winds are also expected Thursday 
  night into Friday. After a brief lull late Thursday afternoon 
  or early evening, winds will switch to the northwest and 
  increase to 20 to 30 mph with gusts over 40 mph. These winds 
  will last through mid to late morning on Friday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
856 
WWUS73 KTOP 190822
NPWTOP

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Topeka KS
322 AM CDT Thu Mar 19 2020

KSZ034>038-054-055-058-059-192200-
/O.EXT.KTOP.WI.Y.0003.200319T1800Z-200320T0000Z/
Ottawa-Dickinson-Geary-Morris-Wabaunsee-Lyon-Osage-Coffey-
Anderson-
Including the cities of Minneapolis, Bennington, Abilene, 
Herington, Junction City, Council Grove, Alma, Eskridge, 
Maple Hill, Alta Vista, McFarland, Harveyville, Paxico, Emporia, 
Osage City, Carbondale, Lyndon, Burlingame, Overbrook, 
Burlington, Lebo, and Garnett
322 AM CDT Thu Mar 19 2020

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 7 PM
CDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph 
  expected. 

* WHERE...Ottawa, Dickinson, Geary, Morris, Wabaunsee, Lyon, 
  Osage, Coffey and Anderson Counties. 

* WHEN...Winds steadily increase through the mid to late morning 
  hours on Thursday, with the strongest winds during the mid- 
  afternoon. Winds decrease in the evening. 

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
  The combination of the strong winds and relative humidity values
  around 25 to 35 percent will create a very high fire danger in 
  the afternoon. Outdoor burning during this time is strongly 
  discouraged. 

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong winds are also expected Thursday 
  night into Friday. After a brief lull late Thursday afternoon 
  or early evening, winds will switch to the northwest and 
  increase to 20 to 30 mph with gusts over 40 mph. These winds 
  will last through mid to late morning on Friday. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
640 
WWUS73 KTOP 190827
NPWTOP

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Topeka KS
327 AM CDT Thu Mar 19 2020

KSZ034>038-054-055-058-059-192100-
/O.CON.KTOP.WI.Y.0003.200319T1800Z-200320T0000Z/
Ottawa-Dickinson-Geary-Morris-Wabaunsee-Lyon-Osage-Coffey-
Anderson-
Including the cities of Minneapolis, Bennington, Abilene, 
Herington, Junction City, Council Grove, Alma, Eskridge, 
Maple Hill, Alta Vista, McFarland, Harveyville, Paxico, Emporia, 
Osage City, Carbondale, Lyndon, Burlingame, Overbrook, 
Burlington, Lebo, and Garnett
327 AM CDT Thu Mar 19 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
7 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph 
  expected. 

* WHERE...Ottawa, Dickinson, Geary, Morris, Wabaunsee, Lyon, 
  Osage, Coffey and Anderson Counties. 

* WHEN...Winds steadily increase through the mid to late morning
  hours, with the strongest winds during the mid- afternoon. 

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result. The combination of the strong winds and relative 
  humidity values around 25 to 35 percent will create a very 
  high fire danger in the afternoon. Outdoor burning during this 
  time is strongly discouraged. 

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong winds are also expected tonight into
  Friday. After a brief lull late this afternoon or early 
  evening, winds will switch to the northwest and increase to 20 
  to 30 mph with gusts over 40 mph. These winds will last through 
  mid to late morning on Friday. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
770 
WWUS73 KTOP 191420
NPWTOP

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Topeka KS
920 AM CDT Thu Mar 19 2020

KSZ034>036-192230-
/O.NEW.KTOP.WI.Y.0004.200320T0300Z-200320T1000Z/
/O.CON.KTOP.WI.Y.0003.200319T1800Z-200320T0000Z/
Ottawa-Dickinson-Geary-
Including the cities of Minneapolis, Bennington, Abilene, 
Herington, and Junction City
920 AM CDT Thu Mar 19 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
7 PM CDT THIS EVENING...
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 AM CDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For this afternoon, southwest winds of 20 to 30 mph with
  gusts up to 40 mph expected. For tonight, northwest winds of 20
  to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected.

* WHERE...Ottawa, Dickinson and Geary Counties.

* WHEN...Southwest winds increase late this morning and peak
  during the afternoon hours. Winds decrease early this evening
  before veering to the northwest and increasing once again before
  midnight. These strong winds continue through the overnight
  hours.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result. The combination of the strong winds and relative 
  humidity values around 25 to 35 percent will create a very 
  high fire danger in the afternoon. Outdoor burning during this 
  time is strongly discouraged. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

KSZ008>012-020>023-192230-
/O.NEW.KTOP.WI.Y.0004.200320T0300Z-200320T1000Z/
Republic-Washington-Marshall-Nemaha-Brown-Cloud-Clay-Riley-
Pottawatomie-
Including the cities of Belleville, Washington, Hanover, Clifton,
Linn, Greenleaf, Marysville, Blue Rapids, Frankfort, Sabetha, 
Seneca, Hiawatha, Horton, Concordia, Clay Center, Manhattan, 
Wamego, and St. Marys
920 AM CDT Thu Mar 19 2020

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 AM CDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Republic, Washington, Marshall, Nemaha, Brown, Cloud, 
  Clay, Riley and Pottawatomie Counties.

* WHEN...North to northwest winds increase tonight and remain
  strong through the overnight hours, decreasing during the
  morning on Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

KSZ037-038-054-055-058-059-192230-
/O.CON.KTOP.WI.Y.0003.200319T1800Z-200320T0000Z/
Morris-Wabaunsee-Lyon-Osage-Coffey-Anderson-
Including the cities of Council Grove, Alma, Eskridge, 
Maple Hill, Alta Vista, McFarland, Harveyville, Paxico, Emporia, 
Osage City, Carbondale, Lyndon, Burlingame, Overbrook, 
Burlington, Lebo, and Garnett
920 AM CDT Thu Mar 19 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
7 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Anderson, Coffey, Osage, Lyon, Wabaunsee and Morris 
  Counties.

* WHEN...Winds steadily increase through the mid to late morning
  hours, with the strongest winds during the mid-afternoon. 

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
  The combination of the strong winds and relative humidity values
  around 25 to 35 percent will create a very high fire danger in
  the afternoon. Outdoor burning during this time is strongly
  discouraged. 

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong winds are also expected tonight into
  Friday. After a brief lull late this afternoon or early evening,
  winds will switch to the northwest and remain strong through 
  mid to late morning on Friday. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

KDS
331 
WWUS73 KTOP 191919
NPWTOP

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Topeka KS
219 PM CDT Thu Mar 19 2020

KSZ055-058-059-192030-
/O.CAN.KTOP.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-200320T0000Z/
Osage-Coffey-Anderson-
Including the cities of Osage City, Carbondale, Lyndon, 
Burlingame, Overbrook, Burlington, Lebo, and Garnett
219 PM CDT Thu Mar 19 2020

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

While it will be windy this afternoon, winds should remain below 
advisory criteria.

$$

KSZ034>036-200330-
/O.CON.KTOP.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-200320T0000Z/
/O.CON.KTOP.WI.Y.0004.200320T0300Z-200320T1000Z/
Ottawa-Dickinson-Geary-
Including the cities of Minneapolis, Bennington, Abilene, 
Herington, and Junction City
219 PM CDT Thu Mar 19 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING...
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO
5 AM CDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For this afternoon, southwest winds of 20 to 30 mph 
  with gusts up to 40 mph expected. For tonight, northwest winds 
  of 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected.

* WHERE...Geary, Dickinson and Ottawa Counties.

* WHEN...Southwest winds peak during the afternoon hours. Winds 
  decrease early this evening before veering to the northwest and 
  increasing once again before midnight. These strong winds 
  continue through the overnight hours.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result. The combination of the strong winds and relative 
  humidity values around 25 to 35 percent will create a very 
  high fire danger in the afternoon. Outdoor burning during this 
  time is strongly discouraged.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

KSZ037-038-054-200000-
/O.CON.KTOP.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-200320T0000Z/
Morris-Wabaunsee-Lyon-
Including the cities of Council Grove, Alma, Eskridge, 
Maple Hill, Alta Vista, McFarland, Harveyville, Paxico, 
and Emporia
219 PM CDT Thu Mar 19 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Lyon, Wabaunsee and Morris Counties.

* WHEN...The strongest winds will be during the mid-afternoon,
  decreasing this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result. The combination of the strong winds and relative 
  humidity values around 25 to 35 percent will create a very 
  high fire danger in the afternoon. Outdoor burning during this 
  time is strongly discouraged.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong winds are also expected tonight 
  into Friday. After a brief lull late this afternoon or early 
  evening, winds will switch to the northwest and remain strong 
  through mid to late morning on Friday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

KSZ008>012-020>023-200330-
/O.CON.KTOP.WI.Y.0004.200320T0300Z-200320T1000Z/
Republic-Washington-Marshall-Nemaha-Brown-Cloud-Clay-Riley-
Pottawatomie-
Including the cities of Belleville, Washington, Hanover, Clifton,
Linn, Greenleaf, Marysville, Blue Rapids, Frankfort, Sabetha, 
Seneca, Hiawatha, Horton, Concordia, Clay Center, Manhattan, 
Wamego, and St. Marys
219 PM CDT Thu Mar 19 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO
5 AM CDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Clay, Nemaha, Marshall, Cloud, Brown, Pottawatomie, 
  Riley, Republic and Washington Counties.

* WHEN...North to northwest winds increase tonight and remain 
  strong through the overnight hours, decreasing during the 
  morning on Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

KDS
650 
WWUS73 KTOP 200004
NPWTOP

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Topeka KS
704 PM CDT Thu Mar 19 2020

KSZ034>036-200815-
/O.EXP.KTOP.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-200320T0000Z/
/O.EXT.KTOP.WI.Y.0004.200320T0004Z-200320T1000Z/
Ottawa-Dickinson-Geary-
Including the cities of Minneapolis, Bennington, Abilene, 
Herington, and Junction City
704 PM CDT Thu Mar 19 2020

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM CDT FRIDAY...
...WIND ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* WHERE...Geary, Dickinson and Ottawa Counties.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM CDT Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

KSZ037-038-054-200115-
/O.EXP.KTOP.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-200320T0000Z/
Morris-Wabaunsee-Lyon-
Including the cities of Council Grove, Alma, Eskridge, 
Maple Hill, Alta Vista, McFarland, Harveyville, Paxico, 
and Emporia
704 PM CDT Thu Mar 19 2020

...WIND ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

Winds have subsided below 30 MPH. Therefore the advisory has been
allowed to expire.

$$

KSZ008>012-020>023-200815-
/O.EXT.KTOP.WI.Y.0004.200320T0004Z-200320T1000Z/
Republic-Washington-Marshall-Nemaha-Brown-Cloud-Clay-Riley-
Pottawatomie-
Including the cities of Belleville, Washington, Hanover, Clifton,
Linn, Greenleaf, Marysville, Blue Rapids, Frankfort, Sabetha, 
Seneca, Hiawatha, Horton, Concordia, Clay Center, Manhattan, 
Wamego, and St. Marys
704 PM CDT Thu Mar 19 2020

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM CDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Clay, Nemaha, Marshall, Cloud, Brown, Pottawatomie, 
  Riley, Republic and Washington Counties.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM CDT Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

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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.