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Wind Advisory 3, NWS Topeka, KS
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.
- 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
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.