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Frost Advisory 3, NWS Wichita, KS
NWS Wichita, KS issued this frost advisory at Apr 17, 2021, 3:24 AM CDT for 8 counties in Kansas. It took effect at Apr 18, 2021, 1:00 AM CDT. It was in force for 7 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Apr 17, 2021, 3:24 AM CDT (08:24 UTC)
- In effect from
- Apr 18, 2021, 1:00 AM CDT
- Expired
- Apr 18, 2021, 8:00 AM CDT
- In force
- 7 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Wichita, KS
Counties Barton County, KS, Ellsworth County, KS, Lincoln County, KS, McPherson County, KS, Reno County, KS, Rice County, KS, Russell County, KS, Saline County, KS
The radar
The Wichita radar (KICT), 122 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 08:22 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The nearest sounding before it
Dodge City, (KDDC), launched 00:00Z, 8.4 hours before the alert went out and 174 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
- 983 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 59 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- -53 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 11 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
561 WWUS73 KICT 170824 NPWICT URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wichita KS 324 AM CDT Sat Apr 17 2021 KSZ032-033-047>051-172230- /O.NEW.KICT.FR.Y.0003.210418T0600Z-210418T1300Z/ Russell-Lincoln-Barton-Ellsworth-Saline-Rice-McPherson- Including the cities of Russell, Lincoln, Sylvan Grove, Great Bend, Ellsworth, Wilson, Salina, Lyons, Sterling, and McPherson 324 AM CDT Sat Apr 17 2021 ...FROST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 8 AM CDT SUNDAY... * WHAT...Temperatures as low as 32 will result in frost formation. * WHERE...Russell, Lincoln, Barton, Ellsworth, Saline, Rice and McPherson Counties. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 8 AM CDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Frost could kill sensitive outdoor vegetation if left uncovered. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Additional opportunities for frost or freeze conditions are possible in the coming days. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. && $$ Ketcham
3 follow-up statements
179 WWUS73 KICT 172020 NPWICT URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wichita KS 320 PM CDT Sat Apr 17 2021 KSZ067-181030- /O.EXA.KICT.FR.Y.0003.210418T0600Z-210418T1300Z/ Reno- Including the city of Hutchinson 320 PM CDT Sat Apr 17 2021 ...FROST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 8 AM CDT SUNDAY... * WHAT...Temperatures as low as 32 degrees will result in frost formation. * WHERE...Reno County. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 8 AM CDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Frost could kill sensitive outdoor vegetation if left uncovered. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Additional opportunities for frost or freeze conditions are possible in the coming days. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. && $$ KSZ032-033-047>051-181030- /O.CON.KICT.FR.Y.0003.210418T0600Z-210418T1300Z/ Russell-Lincoln-Barton-Ellsworth-Saline-Rice-McPherson- Including the cities of Russell, Lincoln, Sylvan Grove, Great Bend, Ellsworth, Wilson, Salina, Lyons, Sterling, and McPherson 320 PM CDT Sat Apr 17 2021 ...FROST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 8 AM CDT SUNDAY... * WHAT...Temperatures as low as 30 to 32 degrees will result in frost formation. * WHERE...Russell, Lincoln, Barton, Ellsworth, Saline, Rice and McPherson Counties. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 8 AM CDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Frost could kill sensitive outdoor vegetation if left uncovered. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Additional opportunities for frost or freeze conditions are possible in the coming days. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. && $$
863 WWUS73 KICT 180820 NPWICT URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wichita KS 320 AM CDT Sun Apr 18 2021 KSZ032-033-047>051-067-182230- /O.NEW.KICT.FZ.A.0001.210420T0600Z-210420T1500Z/ /O.NEW.KICT.FZ.A.0002.210421T0600Z-210421T1500Z/ /O.CON.KICT.FR.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210418T1300Z/ Russell-Lincoln-Barton-Ellsworth-Saline-Rice-McPherson-Reno- Including the cities of Russell, Lincoln, Sylvan Grove, Great Bend, Ellsworth, Wilson, Salina, Lyons, Sterling, McPherson, and Hutchinson 320 AM CDT Sun Apr 18 2021 ...FROST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM CDT THIS MORNING... ...FREEZE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING... ...FREEZE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Frost Advisory, temperatures as low as 32 will result in frost formation. For the first Freeze Watch, sub- freezing temperatures as low as 28 possible. For the second Freeze Watch, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 27 possible. * WHERE...Russell, Lincoln, Barton, Ellsworth, Saline, Rice, McPherson and Reno Counties. * WHEN...For the Frost Advisory, until 8 AM CDT this morning. For the first Freeze Watch, from late Monday night through Tuesday morning. For the second Freeze Watch, from late Tuesday night through Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent freezing and possible bursting of above ground outdoor water pipes they should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. && $$ KSZ052-053-068-069-082-083-091-182230- /O.NEW.KICT.FZ.A.0001.210420T0600Z-210420T1500Z/ /O.NEW.KICT.FZ.A.0002.210421T0600Z-210421T1500Z/ Marion-Chase-Harvey-Butler-Kingman-Sedgwick-Harper- Including the cities of Hillsboro, Marion, Peabody, Cottonwood Falls, Strong City, Newton, El Dorado, Augusta, Andover, Rose Hill, Kingman, Derby, Haysville, Bel Aire, Park City, Valley Center, Wichita, Anthony, Harper, and Attica 320 AM CDT Sun Apr 18 2021 ...FREEZE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING... ...FREEZE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the first Freeze Watch, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 31 possible. For the second Freeze Watch, sub- freezing temperatures as low as 28 possible. * WHERE...Marion, Chase, Harvey, Butler, Kingman, Sedgwick and Harper Counties. * WHEN...For the first Freeze Watch, from late Monday night through Tuesday morning. For the second Freeze Watch, from late Tuesday night through Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Be ready to take steps to protect tender plants and outdoor above ground pipes from the cold. To prevent freezing and possible bursting of above ground outdoor water pipes they should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. && $$ KSZ070>072-092>096-098>100-182230- /O.NEW.KICT.FZ.A.0002.210421T0600Z-210421T1500Z/ Greenwood-Woodson-Allen-Sumner-Cowley-Elk-Wilson-Neosho- Chautauqua-Montgomery-Labette- Including the cities of Eureka, Madison, Yates Center, Iola, Humboldt, Wellington, Winfield, Arkansas City, Howard, Moline, Longton, Grenola, Neodesha, Fredonia, Chanute, Sedan, Cedar Vale, Coffeyville, Independence, and Parsons 320 AM CDT Sun Apr 18 2021 ...FREEZE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 29 possible. * WHERE...Portions of South Central and Southeast Kansas. * WHEN...From late Tuesday night through Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Be ready to take steps to protect tender plants and outdoor above ground pipes from the cold. To prevent freezing and possible bursting of above ground outdoor water pipes they should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. && $$ Jakub
715 WWUS73 KICT 181256 NPWICT URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wichita KS 756 AM CDT Sun Apr 18 2021 KSZ032-033-047>051-067-190300- /O.EXP.KICT.FR.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210418T1300Z/ /O.CON.KICT.FZ.A.0001.210420T0600Z-210420T1500Z/ /O.CON.KICT.FZ.A.0002.210421T0600Z-210421T1500Z/ Russell-Lincoln-Barton-Ellsworth-Saline-Rice-McPherson-Reno- Including the cities of Russell, Lincoln, Sylvan Grove, Great Bend, Ellsworth, Wilson, Salina, Lyons, Sterling, McPherson, and Hutchinson 756 AM CDT Sun Apr 18 2021 ...FREEZE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING... ...FREEZE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING... ...FROST ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 8 AM CDT THIS MORNING... * WHAT...For the first Freeze Watch, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 28 possible. For the second Freeze Watch, sub- freezing temperatures as low as 27 possible. * WHERE...Russell, Lincoln, Barton, Ellsworth, Saline, Rice, McPherson and Reno Counties. * WHEN...For the first Freeze Watch, from late Monday night through Tuesday morning. For the second Freeze Watch, from late Tuesday night through Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above- ground pipes to protect them from freezing. && $$ KSZ052-053-068-069-082-083-091-190300- /O.CON.KICT.FZ.A.0001.210420T0600Z-210420T1500Z/ /O.CON.KICT.FZ.A.0002.210421T0600Z-210421T1500Z/ Marion-Chase-Harvey-Butler-Kingman-Sedgwick-Harper- Including the cities of Hillsboro, Marion, Peabody, Cottonwood Falls, Strong City, Newton, El Dorado, Augusta, Andover, Rose Hill, Kingman, Derby, Haysville, Bel Aire, Park City, Valley Center, Wichita, Anthony, Harper, and Attica 756 AM CDT Sun Apr 18 2021 ...FREEZE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING... ...FREEZE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the first Freeze Watch, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 31 possible. For the second Freeze Watch, sub- freezing temperatures as low as 28 possible. * WHERE...Marion, Chase, Harvey, Butler, Kingman, Sedgwick and Harper Counties. * WHEN...For the first Freeze Watch, from late Monday night through Tuesday morning. For the second Freeze Watch, from late Tuesday night through Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Be ready to take steps to protect tender plants and outdoor above ground pipes from the cold. To prevent freezing and possible bursting of above ground outdoor water pipes they should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. && $$ KSZ070>072-092>096-098>100-190300- /O.CON.KICT.FZ.A.0002.210421T0600Z-210421T1500Z/ Greenwood-Woodson-Allen-Sumner-Cowley-Elk-Wilson-Neosho- Chautauqua-Montgomery-Labette- Including the cities of Eureka, Madison, Yates Center, Iola, Humboldt, Wellington, Winfield, Arkansas City, Howard, Moline, Longton, Grenola, Neodesha, Fredonia, Chanute, Sedan, Cedar Vale, Coffeyville, Independence, and Parsons 756 AM CDT Sun Apr 18 2021 ...FREEZE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 29 possible. * WHERE...Portions of South Central and Southeast Kansas. * WHEN...From late Tuesday night through Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Be ready to take steps to protect tender plants and outdoor above ground pipes from the cold. To prevent freezing and possible bursting of above ground outdoor water pipes they should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. && $$
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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.