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Wind Advisory 2, NWS Kansas City, MO

January 14, 2021Linn County, Kansas; Bates County, Missouri

NWS Kansas City, MO issued this wind advisory at Jan 14, 2021, 5:59 PM CST for Linn County, Kansas; Bates County, Missouri. It took effect at Jan 15, 2021, 6:00 AM CST. It was in force for 12 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jan 14, 2021, 5:59 PM CST (23:59 UTC)
In effect from
Jan 15, 2021, 6:00 AM CST
Expired
Jan 15, 2021, 6:00 PM CST
In force
12 hr
Issued by
NWS Kansas City, MO

Counties Linn County, KS, Bates County, MO

The radar

The Pleasant Hill radar (KEAX), 70 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 00:03 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, 12.0 hours before the alert went out and 125 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 2021-01-14Temperature 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 2021-01-14The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -119 square meters per square second.1939587897Sfc1 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
924 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
46 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-119 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
-37 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

320 
WWUS73 KEAX 142359
NPWEAX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
559 PM CST Thu Jan 14 2021

KSZ060-MOZ053-150800-
/O.EXP.KEAX.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-210115T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KEAX.WI.Y.0002.210115T1200Z-210116T0000Z/
Linn KS-Bates-
Including the cities of Pleasanton, La Cygne, Mound City, Butler,
Adrian, and Rich Hill
559 PM CST Thu Jan 14 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM CST FRIDAY...
...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM CST THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...In Kansas, Linn KS County. In Missouri, Bates County.

* WHEN...From 6 AM to 6 PM CST 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.

&&

$$

KSZ057-MOZ043-150100-
/O.EXP.KEAX.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-210115T0000Z/
Miami-Cass-
Including the cities of Paola, Osawatomie, Louisburg, Belton, 
Raymore, Harrisonville, and Pleasant Hill
559 PM CST Thu Jan 14 2021

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

Gusty winds will continue for the next 24 hours, but likely will
remain below 45 mph. Light snow will fall through the day on
Friday, accompanied by 25-35 mph winds, so lowered visibility will
be an issue through the day on Friday. Snow accumulation will be
minimal. 

$$

KSZ025-102>105-MOZ013-014-020>022-028>030-037-150800-
/O.EXT.KEAX.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-210115T0900Z/
Atchison KS-Doniphan-Leavenworth-Wyandotte-Johnson KS-De Kalb-
Daviess-Buchanan-Clinton-Caldwell-Platte-Clay-Ray-Jackson-
Including the cities of Atchison, Wathena, Elwood, Troy, 
Highland, Fort Leavenworth, Leavenworth, Lansing, 
Kansas City Kansas, Overland Park, Stanley, Olathe, Shawnee, 
Lenexa, Maysville, Stewartsville, Osborn, Union Star, Clarksdale,
Gallatin, Jamesport, St. Joseph Airport, St. Joseph, Cameron, 
Plattsburg, Lathrop, Hamilton, Braymer, Polo, Breckenridge, 
Parkville, Platte City, Riverside, Weatherby Lake, Weston, 
Gladstone, Liberty, Excelsior Springs, Richmond, Lawson, 
Kansas City, and Independence
559 PM CST Thu Jan 14 2021

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM CST FRIDAY...

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

* WHERE...In Kansas, Atchison KS, Leavenworth, Johnson KS and 
  Wyandotte Counties. In Missouri, Jackson, Platte and Clay 
  Counties.

* WHEN...Until 3 AM CST 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.

&&

$$

MOZ001>005-011-012-150600-
/O.CON.KEAX.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-210115T0600Z/
Atchison MO-Nodaway-Worth-Gentry-Harrison-Holt-Andrew-
Including the cities of Tarkio, Rockport, Fairfax, Maryville, 
Grant City, Albany, Stanberry, King City, Bethany, Mound City, 
Oregon, Maitland, Forest City, Craig, Savannah, 
and Country Club Villa
559 PM CST Thu Jan 14 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT...

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

* WHERE...Andrew, Holt, Gentry, Atchison MO, Nodaway, Worth and 
  Harrison Counties.

* WHEN...Until midnight CST tonight.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blizzard Warning will go into effect at
  midnight tonight which will replace this wind advisory. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
3 follow-up statements
855 
WWUS73 KEAX 150225
NPWEAX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
825 PM CST Thu Jan 14 2021

KSZ025-102>105-MOZ013-014-020>022-028>030-037-150330-
/O.CAN.KEAX.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-210115T0900Z/
Atchison KS-Doniphan-Leavenworth-Wyandotte-Johnson KS-De Kalb-
Daviess-Buchanan-Clinton-Caldwell-Platte-Clay-Ray-Jackson-
Including the cities of Atchison, Wathena, Elwood, Troy, 
Highland, Fort Leavenworth, Leavenworth, Lansing, 
Kansas City Kansas, Overland Park, Stanley, Olathe, Shawnee, 
Lenexa, Maysville, Stewartsville, Osborn, Union Star, Clarksdale,
Gallatin, Jamesport, St. Joseph Airport, St. Joseph, Cameron, 
Plattsburg, Lathrop, Hamilton, Braymer, Polo, Breckenridge, 
Parkville, Platte City, Riverside, Weatherby Lake, Weston, 
Gladstone, Liberty, Excelsior Springs, Richmond, Lawson, 
Kansas City, and Independence
825 PM CST Thu Jan 14 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Winds across the area have gradually decreased this evening and 
are expected to remain below 45 mph for the next few hours. A 
winter weather advisory will take effect early Friday morning, as 
winds increase along with widespread snowfall. The result of the 
increasing winds on Friday morning and the widespread snow will
cause very difficult travel conditions and visibility reduction 
less than 1 mile at times through the day on Friday. Travel on 
Friday is heavily discouraged. 

$$

MOZ001>005-011-012-150330-
/O.CAN.KEAX.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-210115T0600Z/
Atchison MO-Nodaway-Worth-Gentry-Harrison-Holt-Andrew-
Including the cities of Tarkio, Rockport, Fairfax, Maryville, 
Grant City, Albany, Stanberry, King City, Bethany, Mound City, 
Oregon, Maitland, Forest City, Craig, Savannah, 
and Country Club Villa
825 PM CST Thu Jan 14 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Winds across the area have gradually decreased this evening and 
are expected to remain below 45 mph for the next few hours. A 
blizzard warning will take effect at midnight, as winds increase 
along with widespread snowfall. The result of the increasing winds
on Friday morning and the widespread snow will cause very 
difficult travel conditions and visibility reduction less than a 
half mile at times through the day on Friday. Travel on Friday is 
heavily discouraged.

$$

KSZ060-MOZ053-151030-
/O.CON.KEAX.WI.Y.0002.210115T1200Z-210116T0000Z/
Linn KS-Bates-
Including the cities of Pleasanton, La Cygne, Mound City, Butler,
Adrian, and Rich Hill
825 PM CST Thu Jan 14 2021

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

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph
  expected Friday. Light snow will accompany the strong winds,
  causing periods of reduced visibility through the day.

* WHERE...In Kansas, Linn KS County. In Missouri, Bates County.

* WHEN...From 6 AM to 6 PM CST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
  Visibility reduction under one mile at times will make travel
  difficult.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
163 
WWUS73 KEAX 150911
NPWEAX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
311 AM CST Fri Jan 15 2021

KSZ060-MOZ053-152100-
/O.CON.KEAX.WI.Y.0002.210115T1200Z-210116T0000Z/
Linn KS-Bates-
Including the cities of Pleasanton, La Cygne, Mound City, Butler,
Adrian, and Rich Hill
311 AM CST Fri Jan 15 2021

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

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

* WHERE...In Kansas, Linn KS County. In Missouri, Bates County.

* 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.

&&

$$
257 
WWUS73 KEAX 160000
NPWEAX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
600 PM CST Fri Jan 15 2021

KSZ060-MOZ053-160100-
/O.EXP.KEAX.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210116T0000Z/
Linn KS-Bates-
Including the cities of Pleasanton, La Cygne, Mound City, Butler,
Adrian, and Rich Hill
600 PM CST Fri Jan 15 2021

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

Northwest winds will continue for the next few hours around 30 to
40 mph, but winds should remain below 45 mph. Thus the wind
advisory will expire. Winds will continue to drop below 20 mph 
through the overnight hours. 

$$

The office that day

Everything else NWS Kansas City, MO issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jan 14, 12:56 AM CSTHigh Wind WarningEAXAtchison, Doniphan5 hr
Jan 14, 3:22 AM CSTWinter Weather AdvisoryEAXAtchison, Doniphan, Johnson, Leavenworth, Miami, Wyandotte39 hr
Jan 14, 3:22 AM CSTBlizzard WarningEAXAndrew, Atchison, Gentry, Harrison, Holt, Nodaway and 1 more35 hr

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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.