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Blowing Dust Advisory 1, NWS Wichita, KS
NWS Wichita, KS issued this blowing dust advisory at Dec 15, 2021, 11:48 AM CST for 18 counties in Kansas. It took effect at Dec 15, 2021, 12:00 PM CST. It was in force for 8 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Dec 15, 2021, 11:48 AM CST (17:48 UTC)
- In effect from
- Dec 15, 2021, 12:00 PM CST
- Expired
- Dec 15, 2021, 8:00 PM CST
- In force
- 8 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Wichita, KS
Counties Barton County, KS, Butler County, KS, Chase County, KS, Cowley County, KS, Ellsworth County, KS, Greenwood County, KS, Harper County, KS, Harvey County, KS, Kingman County, KS, Lincoln County, KS, Marion County, KS, McPherson County, KS, Reno County, KS, Rice County, KS, Russell County, KS, Saline County, KS, Sedgwick County, KS, Sumner County, KS
The radar
The Wichita radar (KICT), 53 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 17:48 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
Dodge City, (KDDC), launched 12:00Z, 5.8 hours before the alert went out and 201 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
- 2885 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 49 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 181 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 254 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
468 WWUS73 KICT 151748 NPWICT URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wichita KS 1148 AM CST Wed Dec 15 2021 KSZ032-033-047>050-160300- /O.NEW.KICT.DU.Y.0001.211215T1800Z-211215T2200Z/ /O.CON.KICT.HW.W.0006.000000T0000Z-211216T0300Z/ Russell-Lincoln-Barton-Ellsworth-Saline-Rice- Including the cities of Russell, Lincoln, Sylvan Grove, Great Bend, Ellsworth, Wilson, Salina, Lyons, and Sterling 1148 AM CST Wed Dec 15 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS EVENING... ...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM CST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, southwest winds 35 to 55 mph with gusts up to 70 mph. For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between one quarter mile and one mile in blowing dust expected. * WHERE...Russell, Lincoln, Barton, Ellsworth, Saline and Rice Counties. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 9 PM CST this evening. For the Blowing Dust Advisory, until 4 PM CST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility. Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The blowing dust will create rapidly deteriorating visibilities making driving dangerous. Slow down and give yourself time to react to changes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... The Kansas Department of Health and Environment. Bureau of Air, recommends that you take preventative measures during this 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. 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. && $$ KSZ051>053-067>070-082-083-091>094-098-160300- /O.CON.KICT.HW.W.0006.000000T0000Z-211216T0300Z/ McPherson-Marion-Chase-Reno-Harvey-Butler-Greenwood-Kingman- Sedgwick-Harper-Sumner-Cowley-Elk-Chautauqua- Including the cities of McPherson, Hillsboro, Marion, Peabody, Cottonwood Falls, Strong City, Hutchinson, Newton, El Dorado, Augusta, Andover, Rose Hill, Eureka, Madison, Kingman, Derby, Haysville, Bel Aire, Park City, Valley Center, Wichita, Anthony, Harper, Attica, Wellington, Winfield, Arkansas City, Howard, Moline, Longton, Grenola, Sedan, and Cedar Vale 1148 AM CST Wed Dec 15 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of Central, South Central and Southeast Kansas. * WHEN...From 9 AM to 9 PM CST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blowing dust will be possible and would reduce visibilities making travel under these conditions hazardous. Visibilities may drop to under one mile at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ KSZ071-072-095-096-099-100-160300- /O.CON.KICT.WI.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-211216T0300Z/ Woodson-Allen-Wilson-Neosho-Montgomery-Labette- Including the cities of Yates Center, Iola, Humboldt, Neodesha, Fredonia, Chanute, Coffeyville, Independence, and Parsons 1148 AM CST Wed Dec 15 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Far southeast Kansas. * WHEN...From 9 AM to 9 PM CST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blowing dust will be possible and would reduce visibilities making travel under these conditions hazardous. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ Metzger
3 follow-up statements
717 WWUS73 KICT 151908 NPWICT URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wichita KS 108 PM CST Wed Dec 15 2021 KSZ051-067-068-082-083-091-092-160300- /O.EXB.KICT.DU.Y.0001.211215T2100Z-211216T0000Z/ /O.CON.KICT.HW.W.0006.000000T0000Z-211216T0300Z/ McPherson-Reno-Harvey-Kingman-Sedgwick-Harper-Sumner- Including the cities of McPherson, Hutchinson, Newton, Kingman, Derby, Haysville, Bel Aire, Park City, Valley Center, Wichita, Anthony, Harper, Attica, and Wellington 108 PM CST Wed Dec 15 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS EVENING... ...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, southwest winds 30 to 50 mph with gusts up to 70 mph. For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between one quarter mile and one mile in blowing dust expected. * WHERE...McPherson, Reno, Harvey, Kingman, Sedgwick, Harper and Sumner Counties. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 9 PM CST this evening. For the Blowing Dust Advisory, until 6 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility. Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The blowing dust will create rapidly deteriorating visibilities making driving dangerous. Slow down and give yourself time to react to changes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... The Kansas Department of Health and Environment. Bureau of Air, recommends that you take preventative measures during this 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. 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. && $$ KSZ032-033-047>050-160300- /O.CON.KICT.HW.W.0006.000000T0000Z-211216T0300Z/ /O.CON.KICT.DU.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-211215T2200Z/ Russell-Lincoln-Barton-Ellsworth-Saline-Rice- Including the cities of Russell, Lincoln, Sylvan Grove, Great Bend, Ellsworth, Wilson, Salina, Lyons, and Sterling 108 PM CST Wed Dec 15 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS EVENING... ...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM CST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, southwest winds 35 to 55 mph with gusts up to 70 mph. For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between one quarter mile and one mile in blowing dust expected. * WHERE...Russell, Lincoln, Barton, Ellsworth, Saline and Rice Counties. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 9 PM CST this evening. For the Blowing Dust Advisory, until 4 PM CST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility. Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The blowing dust will create rapidly deteriorating visibilities making driving dangerous. Slow down and give yourself time to react to changes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... The Kansas Department of Health and Environment. Bureau of Air, recommends that you take preventative measures during this 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. 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. && $$ KSZ052-053-069-070-093-094-098-160300- /O.CON.KICT.HW.W.0006.000000T0000Z-211216T0300Z/ Marion-Chase-Butler-Greenwood-Cowley-Elk-Chautauqua- Including the cities of Hillsboro, Marion, Peabody, Cottonwood Falls, Strong City, El Dorado, Augusta, Andover, Rose Hill, Eureka, Madison, Winfield, Arkansas City, Howard, Moline, Longton, Grenola, Sedan, and Cedar Vale 108 PM CST Wed Dec 15 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of Central, South Central and Southeast Kansas. * WHEN...From 9 AM to 9 PM CST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blowing dust will be possible and would reduce visibilities making travel under these conditions hazardous. Visibilities may drop to under one mile at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ KSZ071-072-095-096-099-100-160300- /O.CON.KICT.WI.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-211216T0300Z/ Woodson-Allen-Wilson-Neosho-Montgomery-Labette- Including the cities of Yates Center, Iola, Humboldt, Neodesha, Fredonia, Chanute, Coffeyville, Independence, and Parsons 108 PM CST Wed Dec 15 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Far southeast Kansas. * WHEN...From 9 AM to 9 PM CST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blowing dust will be possible and would reduce visibilities making travel under these conditions hazardous. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ Metzger
571 WWUS73 KICT 152127 NPWICT URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wichita KS 327 PM CST Wed Dec 15 2021 KSZ032-033-047>051-067-068-082-083-091-092-160300- /O.EXT.KICT.DU.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-211216T0200Z/ /O.CON.KICT.HW.W.0006.000000T0000Z-211216T0300Z/ Russell-Lincoln-Barton-Ellsworth-Saline-Rice-McPherson-Reno- Harvey-Kingman-Sedgwick-Harper-Sumner- Including the cities of Russell, Lincoln, Sylvan Grove, Great Bend, Ellsworth, Wilson, Salina, Lyons, Sterling, McPherson, Hutchinson, Newton, Kingman, Derby, Haysville, Bel Aire, Park City, Valley Center, Wichita, Anthony, Harper, Attica, and Wellington 327 PM CST Wed Dec 15 2021 ...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CST THIS EVENING... ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, southwest winds 30 to 50 mph with gusts up to 70 mph. For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between one quarter mile and one mile in blowing dust expected. * WHERE...McPherson, Reno, Harvey, Kingman, Sedgwick, Harper and Sumner Counties. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 9 PM CST this evening. For the Blowing Dust Advisory, until 8 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility. Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The blowing dust will create rapidly deteriorating visibilities making driving dangerous. Slow down and give yourself time to react to changes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... The Kansas Department of Health and Environment. Bureau of Air, recommends that you take preventative measures during this 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. 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. && $$ KSZ052-053-069-070-093-160300- /O.EXB.KICT.DU.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-211216T0200Z/ /O.CON.KICT.HW.W.0006.000000T0000Z-211216T0300Z/ Marion-Chase-Butler-Greenwood-Cowley- Including the cities of Hillsboro, Marion, Peabody, Cottonwood Falls, Strong City, El Dorado, Augusta, Andover, Rose Hill, Eureka, Madison, Winfield, and Arkansas City 327 PM CST Wed Dec 15 2021 ...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CST THIS EVENING... ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between one quarter mile and one mile in blowing dust. * WHERE...Marion, Chase, Butler, Greenwood and Cowley Counties. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 9 PM CST this evening. For the Blowing Dust Advisory, until 8 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility. Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The blowing dust will create rapidly deteriorating visibilities making driving dangerous. Slow down and give yourself time to react to changes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... The Kansas Department of Health and Environment. Bureau of Air, recommends that you take preventative measures during this 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. 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. && $$ KSZ094-098-160300- /O.CON.KICT.HW.W.0006.000000T0000Z-211216T0300Z/ Elk-Chautauqua- Including the cities of Howard, Moline, Longton, Grenola, Sedan, and Cedar Vale 327 PM CST Wed Dec 15 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of Central, South Central and Southeast Kansas. * WHEN...From 9 AM to 9 PM CST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blowing dust will be possible and would reduce visibilities making travel under these conditions hazardous. Visibilities may drop to under one mile at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ KSZ071-072-095-096-099-100-160300- /O.CON.KICT.WI.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-211216T0300Z/ Woodson-Allen-Wilson-Neosho-Montgomery-Labette- Including the cities of Yates Center, Iola, Humboldt, Neodesha, Fredonia, Chanute, Coffeyville, Independence, and Parsons 327 PM CST Wed Dec 15 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Far southeast Kansas. * WHEN...From 9 AM to 9 PM CST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blowing dust will be possible and would reduce visibilities making travel under these conditions hazardous. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ Metzger
196 WWUS73 KICT 160202 NPWICT URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wichita KS 802 PM CST Wed Dec 15 2021 KSZ032-033-047>053-067>070-082-083-091>093-160315- /O.EXP.KICT.DU.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-211216T0200Z/ /O.CON.KICT.HW.W.0006.000000T0000Z-211216T0300Z/ Russell-Lincoln-Barton-Ellsworth-Saline-Rice-McPherson-Marion- Chase-Reno-Harvey-Butler-Greenwood-Kingman-Sedgwick-Harper-Sumner- Cowley- Including the cities of Russell, Lincoln, Sylvan Grove, Great Bend, Ellsworth, Wilson, Salina, Lyons, Sterling, McPherson, Hillsboro, Marion, Peabody, Cottonwood Falls, Strong City, Hutchinson, Newton, El Dorado, Augusta, Andover, Rose Hill, Eureka, Madison, Kingman, Derby, Haysville, Bel Aire, Park City, Valley Center, Wichita, Anthony, Harper, Attica, Wellington, Winfield, and Arkansas City 802 PM CST Wed Dec 15 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS EVENING... ...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED... * WHAT...West winds 10 to 20 mph will continue to diminish this evening. * WHERE...McPherson, Reno, Harvey, Kingman, Sedgwick, Harper and Sumner Counties. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 9 PM CST this evening. For the Blowing Dust Advisory, until 8 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ KSZ094-098-160315- /O.CON.KICT.HW.W.0006.000000T0000Z-211216T0300Z/ Elk-Chautauqua- Including the cities of Howard, Moline, Longton, Grenola, Sedan, and Cedar Vale 802 PM CST Wed Dec 15 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of Central, South Central and Southeast Kansas. * WHEN...From 9 AM to 9 PM CST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blowing dust will be possible and would reduce visibilities making travel under these conditions hazardous. Visibilities may drop to under one mile at times. 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. && $$ KSZ071-072-095-096-099-100-160315- /O.CON.KICT.WI.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-211216T0300Z/ Woodson-Allen-Wilson-Neosho-Montgomery-Labette- Including the cities of Yates Center, Iola, Humboldt, Neodesha, Fredonia, Chanute, Coffeyville, Independence, and Parsons 802 PM CST Wed Dec 15 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Far southeast Kansas. * WHEN...From 9 AM to 9 PM CST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blowing dust will be possible and would reduce visibilities making travel under these conditions hazardous. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$
What forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this blowing dust advisory went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.
NWS Wichita, KS wrote its last area forecast discussion before this blowing dust advisory went out at Dec 15, 11:42 AM CST, 6 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Dec 15, 11:42 AM CST, 6 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Wichita KS 1142 AM CST Wed Dec 15 2021 .SHORT TERM...(Today through Friday night) Issued at 254 AM CST Wed Dec 15 2021 Key Message: A historic extreme wind event and extreme to possibly catastrophic fire danger is set to occur today. High Wind and Red Flag Warnings are in effect for north and south-central Kansas. Southerly flow will usher in low level moisture return this morning over central, southern, and southeastern Kansas. Should see cloud cover linger over southeast Kansas today with the continued moisture return. There will be a chance for severe storms this evening over extreme southeast Kansas, however a very strong elevated mixed layer will likely put a cap on any storm that attempts to grow vertical. An absolutely extraordinary low level jet will set up over our area today. Very warm temperatures in combination with extremely dry conditions will allow for winds to mix down. ECMWF is showing 850mb winds of 70 to 80 knots across our area and 700mb winds of 80 to 90 knots. Can't rule out 60 to 70 knot gusts for areas that mix out well, particularly in north-central Kansas. Along with the winds areas west of the Kansas Turnpike may see reduced visibilities due to blow dust due to how dry it's been over the last month. Things quiet down tomorrow behind the front with cooler temperatures in place. Tomorrow and Friday will feel more seasonal but highs will still be above average for this time of year. Could see some moisture return tomorrow night into Friday that leads to light rain over southeast Kansas. .LONG TERM...(Saturday through Tuesday) Issued at 254 AM CST Wed Dec 15 2021 Run to run consistency has been poor over the past few runs, but the models seem to be in fairly good unison with changes in the extended range. Trend today has been for a more zonal to slightly ridged pattern for us towards the end of the weekend and start of the week. This would keep temperatures above average, but nothing like what we've seen the last week or so. Williams && .AVIATION...(For the 18Z TAFS through 18Z Thursday afternoon) Issued at 1138 AM CST Wed Dec 15 2021 Very high winds and blowing dust will cause problems across the region today. KRSL, KGBD and KSLN are the most likely to have significant issues with the dust with visibilities likely to drop below 1 mile at times this afternoon. Winds will also be an issue with KCNU is the most likely terminal to avoid this higher winds. KICT, KHUT are likely to see gusts approach 55kts while KSLN, KRSL and KGBD likely to see gusts up to 60-65kts this afternoon. After 00Z, the winds will die off with the gusty winds ending after 06Z tonight. Metzger && .FIRE WEATHER... Issued at 254 AM CST Wed Dec 15 2021 An extreme to potentially catastrophic fire weather day is expected today. Strong damaging winds will be accompanied with very warm temperatures and very dry RH values into the teens and mid 20s west of the Kansas Turnpike behind a dryline that will progress through the region this afternoon. Fire weather values are maxing out over north-central and central Kansas where all fire parameters are present and in abundance. A Red Flag Warning is in effect for these regions for most of the daytime hours today. The progression of the dryline will determine how high the fire danger will be for southeast Kansas. Due to how dry it's been and how strong the system looks to be, we could see the dryline progress faster than expected. In that case the potential for stronger winds would progress east as well. Ahead of the dryline cloud cover will likely remain, keeping winds and the fire danger down some. For now we have decided to downgrade the Fire Watch for our two southeastern rows of counties due to uncertainty in the position of the dry line. && .PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS... Wichita-KICT 75 34 53 31 / 10 0 0 0 Hutchinson 75 31 51 28 / 10 0 0 0 Newton 74 33 51 31 / 10 0 0 0 ElDorado 73 35 52 33 / 10 10 0 0 Winfield-KWLD 75 36 55 34 / 10 10 0 10 Russell 72 27 50 24 / 10 0 0 0 Great Bend 73 27 50 25 / 10 0 0 0 Salina 75 30 51 26 / 10 0 0 0 McPherson 74 31 50 27 / 10 0 0 0 Coffeyville 75 41 55 39 / 10 50 0 20 Chanute 74 39 54 37 / 20 50 0 10 Iola 74 38 53 36 / 30 50 0 10 Parsons-KPPF 74 40 55 38 / 20 50 0 20 && .ICT WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... Wind Advisory until 9 PM CST this evening for KSZ071-072-095-096- 099-100. High Wind Warning until 9 PM CST this evening for KSZ032-033- 047>053-067>070-082-083-091>094-098. Red Flag Warning until 9 PM CST this evening for KSZ032-033- 047>053-067>070-082-083-091>094-098. && SHORT TERM...CRW LONG TERM...CRW AVIATION...Metzger FIRE WEATHER...CRW
Hazardous weather outlook, Dec 15, 3:19 AM CST, 8 hours 29 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Wichita KS 319 AM CST Wed Dec 15 2021 KSZ032-033-047>053-067>072-082-083-091>096-098>100-160930- Russell-Lincoln-Barton-Ellsworth-Saline-Rice-McPherson-Marion-Chase- Reno-Harvey-Butler-Greenwood-Woodson-Allen-Kingman-Sedgwick-Harper- Sumner-Cowley-Elk-Wilson-Neosho-Chautauqua-Montgomery-Labette- 319 AM CST Wed Dec 15 2021 This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of Central Kansas, South Central Kansas and Southeast Kansas. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight A high wind warning has been issued for much of central and south central Kansas today. Damaging winds with gusts to around 70 mph will be possible, with the strongest winds across portions of central Kansas. See the latest high wind warning for additional details. The strong winds this afternoon will lead to an extreme to potentially catastrophic grassland fire day. A red flag warning has been issued for most areas except far southeast Kansas. See the latest fire weather product for additional details. A wind advisory has been issued for far southeast Kansas. Winds of 35 mph with gusts close to 50 mph are possible. There is a slight chance for thunderstorms this evening across southeast Kansas. Any storm that forms will have the potential to be strong or severe. Damaging winds would be the primary threat. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday No hazardous weather is expected at this time. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not anticipated today or tonight. && For a graphical version of this information, see our webpage at: https://weather.gov/crh/ghwo?sid=ict
In the hours before
Local storm report, Dec 15, 10:30 AM CST, 1 hour 18 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WICHITA KS
1030 AM CST WED DEC 15 2021
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
1028 AM NON-TSTM WND DMG 2 NNW ANDOVER 37.72N 97.16W
12/15/2021 SEDGWICK KS BROADCAST MEDIA
KAKE NEWS REPORTED POWERLINE DOWN AT 159TH E
AND 21ST NEAR ANDOVER.
&&Local storm report, Dec 15, 11:15 AM CST, 33 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WICHITA KS
1115 AM CST WED DEC 15 2021
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
1054 AM NON-TSTM WND GST 3 ESE BEL AIRE 37.75N 97.22W
12/15/2021 M58 MPH SEDGWICK KS ASOS
ASOS STATION KAAO COLONEL JAMES JABARA
AIRPORT.
&&Local storm report, Dec 15, 11:29 AM CST, 19 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WICHITA KS
1129 AM CST WED DEC 15 2021
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
1127 AM NON-TSTM WND DMG ARLINGTON 37.90N 98.17W
12/15/2021 RENO KS 911 CALL CENTER
TREE DOWN IN ARLINGTON.
&&
JCLocal storm report, Dec 15, 11:34 AM CST, 14 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WICHITA KS
1134 AM CST WED DEC 15 2021
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
1115 AM NON-TSTM WND GST LYONS 38.35N 98.20W
12/15/2021 M56 MPH RICE KS AWOS
&&Local storm report, Dec 15, 11:47 AM CST, 1 minute before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WICHITA KS
1147 AM CST WED DEC 15 2021
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
1140 AM NON-TSTM WND GST 3 E HUTCHINSON 38.07N 97.87W
12/15/2021 M60 MPH RENO KS ASOS
ASOS STATION KHUT HUTCHINSON MUNICIPAL
AIRPORT.
&&
JCThe office that day
Everything else NWS Wichita, KS issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 15, 1:33 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ICT | Barton, Ellsworth, Lincoln, Rice, Russell | 57 min |
| Dec 15, 2:12 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ICT | Ellsworth, McPherson, Saline | 78 min |
| Dec 15, 3:10 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ICT | Harvey, McPherson, Marion | 80 min |
| Dec 15, 4:11 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ICT | Butler, Chase, Greenwood, Sedgwick | 94 min |
| Dec 15, 4:57 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ICT | Butler, Chautauqua, Cowley, Elk, Sumner | 78 min |
| Dec 15, 5:22 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ICT | Elk, Greenwood, Wilson, Woodson | 53 min |
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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.