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High Wind Watch 1, NWS Kansas City, MO

December 13, 202119 counties in Missouri; 7 counties in Kansas

NWS Kansas City, MO issued this high wind watch at Dec 13, 2021, 2:57 AM CST for 19 counties in Missouri; 7 counties in Kansas. It took effect at Dec 15, 2021, 9:00 AM CST. It was in force for .

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Dec 13, 2021, 2:57 AM CST (08:57 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 15, 2021, 9:00 AM CST
Expired
Dec 14, 2021, 3:05 AM CST
In force
Issued by
NWS Kansas City, MO
All 26 counties

Atchison County, KS, Doniphan County, KS, Johnson County, KS, Leavenworth County, KS, Linn County, KS, Miami County, KS, Wyandotte County, KS, Andrew County, MO, Atchison County, MO, Buchanan County, MO, Caldwell County, MO, Cass County, MO, Clay County, MO, Clinton County, MO, Daviess County, MO, DeKalb County, MO, Gentry County, MO, Grundy County, MO, Harrison County, MO, Holt County, MO, Jackson County, MO, Mercer County, MO, Nodaway County, MO, Platte County, MO, Ray County, MO, Worth County, MO

The radar

The Pleasant Hill radar (KEAX), 94 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 09:01 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, 9.0 hours before the alert went out and 116 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 2021-12-13Temperature 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 00:00Z on 2021-12-13The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 248 square meters per square second.19395878Sfc1 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
2220 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
56 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
248 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
249 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

389 
WWUS73 KEAX 130857
NPWEAX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
257 AM CST Mon Dec 13 2021

KSZ025-057-060-102>105-MOZ001>006-011>015-020>022-028>030-037-043-
131700-
/O.NEW.KEAX.HW.A.0001.211215T1500Z-211216T0600Z/
Atchison KS-Miami-Linn KS-Doniphan-Leavenworth-Wyandotte-
Johnson KS-Atchison MO-Nodaway-Worth-Gentry-Harrison-Mercer-Holt-
Andrew-De Kalb-Daviess-Grundy-Buchanan-Clinton-Caldwell-Platte-
Clay-Ray-Jackson-Cass-
Including the cities of Atchison, Paola, Osawatomie, Louisburg, 
Pleasanton, La Cygne, Mound City, Wathena, Elwood, Troy, 
Highland, Fort Leavenworth, Leavenworth, Lansing, 
Kansas City Kansas, Overland Park, Stanley, Olathe, Shawnee, 
Lenexa, Tarkio, Rock Port, Fairfax, Maryville, Grant City, 
Albany, Stanberry, King City, Bethany, Princeton, Mercer, Oregon,
Maitland, Forest City, Craig, Savannah, Country Club Villa, 
Maysville, Stewartsville, Osborn, Union Star, Clarksdale, 
Gallatin, Jamesport, Trenton, St. Joseph Airport, St. Joseph, 
Cameron, Plattsburg, Lathrop, Hamilton, Braymer, Polo, 
Breckenridge, Parkville, Platte City, Riverside, Weatherby Lake, 
Weston, Gladstone, Liberty, Excelsior Springs, Kearney, Richmond,
Lawson, Kansas City, Independence, Belton, Raymore, 
Harrisonville, and Pleasant Hill
257 AM CST Mon Dec 13 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH
WEDNESDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph 
  possible.

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

* WHEN...From Wednesday morning through Wednesday evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power 
  lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this
situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe
location prior to the onset of winds.

&&

$$
3 follow-up statements
325 
WWUS73 KEAX 131004
NPWEAX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
404 AM CST Mon Dec 13 2021

KSZ025-057-060-102>105-MOZ001>006-011>015-020>022-028>030-037-043-
132200-
/O.CON.KEAX.HW.A.0001.211215T1500Z-211216T0600Z/
Atchison KS-Miami-Linn KS-Doniphan-Leavenworth-Wyandotte-
Johnson KS-Atchison MO-Nodaway-Worth-Gentry-Harrison-Mercer-Holt-
Andrew-De Kalb-Daviess-Grundy-Buchanan-Clinton-Caldwell-Platte-
Clay-Ray-Jackson-Cass-
Including the cities of Atchison, Paola, Osawatomie, Louisburg, 
Pleasanton, La Cygne, Mound City, Wathena, Elwood, Troy, 
Highland, Fort Leavenworth, Leavenworth, Lansing, 
Kansas City Kansas, Overland Park, Stanley, Olathe, Shawnee, 
Lenexa, Tarkio, Rock Port, Fairfax, Maryville, Grant City, 
Albany, Stanberry, King City, Bethany, Princeton, Mercer, Oregon,
Maitland, Forest City, Craig, Savannah, Country Club Villa, 
Maysville, Stewartsville, Osborn, Union Star, Clarksdale, 
Gallatin, Jamesport, Trenton, St. Joseph Airport, St. Joseph, 
Cameron, Plattsburg, Lathrop, Hamilton, Braymer, Polo, 
Breckenridge, Parkville, Platte City, Riverside, Weatherby Lake, 
Weston, Gladstone, Liberty, Excelsior Springs, Kearney, Richmond,
Lawson, Kansas City, Independence, Belton, Raymore, 
Harrisonville, and Pleasant Hill
404 AM CST Mon Dec 13 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING
THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph 
  possible.

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

* WHEN...From Wednesday morning through Wednesday evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power 
  lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this
situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe
location prior to the onset of winds.

&&

$$
451 
WWUS73 KEAX 132159
NPWEAX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
359 PM CST Mon Dec 13 2021

KSZ025-057-060-102>105-MOZ001>006-011>015-020>022-028>030-037-043-
141100-
/O.CON.KEAX.HW.A.0001.211215T1500Z-211216T0600Z/
Atchison KS-Miami-Linn KS-Doniphan-Leavenworth-Wyandotte-
Johnson KS-Atchison MO-Nodaway-Worth-Gentry-Harrison-Mercer-Holt-
Andrew-De Kalb-Daviess-Grundy-Buchanan-Clinton-Caldwell-Platte-
Clay-Ray-Jackson-Cass-
Including the cities of Atchison, Paola, Osawatomie, Louisburg, 
Pleasanton, La Cygne, Mound City, Wathena, Elwood, Troy, 
Highland, Fort Leavenworth, Leavenworth, Lansing, 
Kansas City Kansas, Overland Park, Stanley, Olathe, Shawnee, 
Lenexa, Tarkio, Rock Port, Fairfax, Maryville, Grant City, 
Albany, Stanberry, King City, Bethany, Princeton, Mercer, Oregon,
Maitland, Forest City, Craig, Savannah, Country Club Villa, 
Maysville, Stewartsville, Osborn, Union Star, Clarksdale, 
Gallatin, Jamesport, Trenton, St. Joseph Airport, St. Joseph, 
Cameron, Plattsburg, Lathrop, Hamilton, Braymer, Polo, 
Breckenridge, Parkville, Platte City, Riverside, Weatherby Lake, 
Weston, Gladstone, Liberty, Excelsior Springs, Kearney, Richmond,
Lawson, Kansas City, Independence, Belton, Raymore, 
Harrisonville, and Pleasant Hill
359 PM CST Mon Dec 13 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING
THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph 
  possible.

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

* WHEN...From Wednesday morning through Wednesday evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power 
  lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this
situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe
location prior to the onset of winds.

&&

$$
290 
WWUS73 KEAX 140905
NPWEAX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
305 AM CST Tue Dec 14 2021

KSZ025-102>105-MOZ001>006-011>015-020>022-028-029-037-142200-
/O.UPG.KEAX.HW.A.0001.211215T1500Z-211216T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KEAX.HW.W.0002.211215T1500Z-211216T0600Z/
Atchison KS-Doniphan-Leavenworth-Wyandotte-Johnson KS-Atchison MO-
Nodaway-Worth-Gentry-Harrison-Mercer-Holt-Andrew-De Kalb-Daviess-
Grundy-Buchanan-Clinton-Caldwell-Platte-Clay-Jackson-
Including the cities of Atchison, Wathena, Elwood, Troy, 
Highland, Fort Leavenworth, Leavenworth, Lansing, 
Kansas City Kansas, Overland Park, Stanley, Olathe, Shawnee, 
Lenexa, Tarkio, Rock Port, Fairfax, Maryville, Grant City, 
Albany, Stanberry, King City, Bethany, Princeton, Mercer, 
Mound City, Oregon, Maitland, Forest City, Craig, Savannah, 
Country Club Villa, Maysville, Stewartsville, Osborn, Union Star,
Clarksdale, Gallatin, Jamesport, Trenton, St. Joseph Airport, 
St. Joseph, Cameron, Plattsburg, Lathrop, Hamilton, Braymer, 
Polo, Breckenridge, Parkville, Platte City, Riverside, 
Weatherby Lake, Weston, Gladstone, Liberty, Excelsior Springs, 
Kearney, Kansas City, and Independence
305 AM CST Tue Dec 14 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM WEDNESDAY TO MIDNIGHT
CST WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...From 9 AM Wednesday to midnight CST Wednesday night.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$

MOZ007-008-016-142200-
/O.NEW.KEAX.HW.W.0002.211215T1500Z-211216T0600Z/
Putnam-Schuyler-Sullivan-
Including the cities of Unionville, Lancaster, Queen City, 
Greentop, Downing, Glenwood, Milan, and Green City
305 AM CST Tue Dec 14 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM WEDNESDAY TO MIDNIGHT
CST WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Putnam, Schuyler and Sullivan Counties.

* WHEN...From 9 AM Wednesday to midnight CST Wednesday night.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$

KSZ057-060-MOZ030-043-142200-
/O.UPG.KEAX.HW.A.0001.211215T1500Z-211216T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KEAX.WI.Y.0007.211215T1500Z-211216T0600Z/
Miami-Linn KS-Ray-Cass-
Including the cities of Paola, Osawatomie, Louisburg, Pleasanton,
La Cygne, Mound City, Richmond, Lawson, Belton, Raymore, 
Harrisonville, and Pleasant Hill
305 AM CST Tue Dec 14 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM WEDNESDAY TO MIDNIGHT CST
WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

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

* WHERE...In Kansas, Miami and Linn KS Counties. In Missouri, 
  Ray and Cass Counties.

* WHEN...From 9 AM Wednesday to midnight CST Wednesday night.

* 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.

&&

$$

MOZ017-023>025-031-032-038-039-044-142200-
/O.NEW.KEAX.WI.Y.0007.211215T1500Z-211216T0600Z/
Adair-Livingston-Linn MO-Macon-Carroll-Chariton-Lafayette-Saline-
Johnson MO-
Including the cities of Kirksville, Chillicothe, Brookfield, 
Marceline, Macon, La Plata, Carrollton, Salisbury, Brunswick, 
Keytesville, Odessa, Higginsville, Lexington, Concordia, 
Marshall, and Warrensburg
305 AM CST Tue Dec 14 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM WEDNESDAY TO MIDNIGHT CST
WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Adair, Livingston, Linn MO, Macon, Carroll, Chariton, 
  Lafayette, Saline and Johnson MO Counties.

* WHEN...From 9 AM Wednesday to midnight CST Wednesday night.

* 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.