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Frost Advisory 4, NWS Wichita, KS

April 21, 202110 counties in Kansas

NWS Wichita, KS issued this frost advisory at Apr 21, 2021, 2:54 AM CDT for 10 counties in Kansas. It took effect at Apr 22, 2021, 1:00 AM CDT. It was in force for 8 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Apr 21, 2021, 2:54 AM CDT (07:54 UTC)
In effect from
Apr 22, 2021, 1:00 AM CDT
Expired
Apr 22, 2021, 8:48 AM CDT
In force
8 hr
Issued by
NWS Wichita, KS

Counties Allen County, KS, Chase County, KS, Elk County, KS, Greenwood County, KS, Labette County, KS, Marion County, KS, Montgomery County, KS, Neosho County, KS, Wilson County, KS, Woodson County, KS

The radar

The Wichita radar (KICT), 133 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 07:57 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, 7.9 hours before the alert went out and 144 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 2021-04-21Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 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 2021-04-21The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 79 square meters per square second.1939587897117Sfc1 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
1890 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
75 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
79 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
60 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

720 
WWUS73 KICT 210754
NPWICT

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wichita KS
254 AM CDT Wed Apr 21 2021

KSZ052-053-070>072-094>096-099-100-212200-
/O.NEW.KICT.FR.Y.0004.210422T0600Z-210422T1400Z/
/O.CON.KICT.FZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210421T1500Z/
Marion-Chase-Greenwood-Woodson-Allen-Elk-Wilson-Neosho-Montgomery-
Labette-
Including the cities of Hillsboro, Marion, Peabody, 
Cottonwood Falls, Strong City, Eureka, Madison, Yates Center, 
Iola, Humboldt, Howard, Moline, Longton, Grenola, Neodesha, 
Fredonia, Chanute, Coffeyville, Independence, and Parsons
254 AM CDT Wed Apr 21 2021

...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CDT THIS
MORNING...
...FROST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 9 AM CDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as 
  low as 27. For the Frost Advisory, temperatures as low as 32 
  will result in frost formation.

* WHERE...Marion, Chase, Greenwood, Woodson, Allen, Elk, Wilson, 
  Neosho, Montgomery and Labette Counties.

* WHEN...For the Freeze Warning, until 10 AM CDT this morning. 
  For the Frost Advisory, from 1 AM to 9 AM CDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions will 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. 

&&

$$

KSZ032-033-047>051-067>069-082-083-091>093-098-211500-
/O.CON.KICT.FZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210421T1500Z/
Russell-Lincoln-Barton-Ellsworth-Saline-Rice-McPherson-Reno-
Harvey-Butler-Kingman-Sedgwick-Harper-Sumner-Cowley-Chautauqua-
Including the cities of Russell, Lincoln, Sylvan Grove, 
Great Bend, Ellsworth, Wilson, Salina, Lyons, Sterling, 
McPherson, Hutchinson, Newton, El Dorado, Augusta, Andover, 
Rose Hill, Kingman, Derby, Haysville, Bel Aire, Park City, 
Valley Center, Wichita, Anthony, Harper, Attica, Wellington, 
Winfield, Arkansas City, Sedan, and Cedar Vale
254 AM CDT Wed Apr 21 2021

...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CDT THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures in the 23 to 29 degree range.

* WHEN...through 10 AM CDT this morning.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions will 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. Especially for
those with sprinkler systems that have above ground piping.

&&

$$
4 follow-up statements
255 
WWUS73 KICT 211330
NPWICT

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wichita KS
830 AM CDT Wed Apr 21 2021

KSZ052-053-070>072-094>096-099-100-220330-
/O.CAN.KICT.FZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210421T1500Z/
/O.CON.KICT.FR.Y.0004.210422T0600Z-210422T1400Z/
Marion-Chase-Greenwood-Woodson-Allen-Elk-Wilson-Neosho-Montgomery-
Labette-
Including the cities of Hillsboro, Marion, Peabody, 
Cottonwood Falls, Strong City, Eureka, Madison, Yates Center, 
Iola, Humboldt, Howard, Moline, Longton, Grenola, Neodesha, 
Fredonia, Chanute, Coffeyville, Independence, and Parsons
830 AM CDT Wed Apr 21 2021

...FROST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 9 AM CDT
THURSDAY...
...FREEZE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...For the Freeze Warning, temperatures have warmed above
  freezing this morning, therefore the freeze warning has been
  cancelled. For the Frost Advisory, temperatures as low as 32 
  will result in frost formation.

* WHERE...Labette, Allen, Woodson, Greenwood, Chase, Marion, 
  Montgomery, Wilson, Elk and Neosho Counties.

* WHEN...From 1 AM to 9 AM CDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Frost conditions could harm crops, other sensitive
  vegetation.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

&&

$$

KSZ032-033-047>051-067>069-082-083-091>093-098-211430-
/O.CAN.KICT.FZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210421T1500Z/
Russell-Lincoln-Barton-Ellsworth-Saline-Rice-McPherson-Reno-
Harvey-Butler-Kingman-Sedgwick-Harper-Sumner-Cowley-Chautauqua-
Including the cities of Russell, Lincoln, Sylvan Grove, 
Great Bend, Ellsworth, Wilson, Salina, Lyons, Sterling, 
McPherson, Hutchinson, Newton, El Dorado, Augusta, Andover, 
Rose Hill, Kingman, Derby, Haysville, Bel Aire, Park City, 
Valley Center, Wichita, Anthony, Harper, Attica, Wellington, 
Winfield, Arkansas City, Sedan, and Cedar Vale
830 AM CDT Wed Apr 21 2021

...FREEZE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

Temperatures have warmed or will warm above freezing by 9 am, 
therefore the freeze warning has been cancelled.

$$
411 
WWUS73 KICT 212025
NPWICT

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wichita KS
325 PM CDT Wed Apr 21 2021

KSZ052-053-070>072-094>096-099-100-221030-
/O.CON.KICT.FR.Y.0004.210422T0600Z-210422T1400Z/
Marion-Chase-Greenwood-Woodson-Allen-Elk-Wilson-Neosho-Montgomery-
Labette-
Including the cities of Hillsboro, Marion, Peabody, 
Cottonwood Falls, Strong City, Eureka, Madison, Yates Center, 
Iola, Humboldt, Howard, Moline, Longton, Grenola, Neodesha, 
Fredonia, Chanute, Coffeyville, Independence, and Parsons
325 PM CDT Wed Apr 21 2021

...FROST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 9 AM CDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 32 will result in frost formation
  over southeast Kansas. 

* WHEN...From 1 AM to 9 AM CDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Frost conditions could harm crops, other sensitive 
  vegetation.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

&&

$$

Lawson
465 
WWUS73 KICT 220710
NPWICT

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wichita KS
210 AM CDT Thu Apr 22 2021

KSZ052-053-070>072-094>096-099-100-221400-
/O.CON.KICT.FR.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-210422T1400Z/
Marion-Chase-Greenwood-Woodson-Allen-Elk-Wilson-Neosho-Montgomery-
Labette-
Including the cities of Hillsboro, Marion, Peabody, 
Cottonwood Falls, Strong City, Eureka, Madison, Yates Center, 
Iola, Humboldt, Howard, Moline, Longton, Grenola, Neodesha, 
Fredonia, Chanute, Coffeyville, Independence, and Parsons
210 AM CDT Thu Apr 22 2021

...FROST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CDT THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 32 will result in frost 
  formation over southeast Kansas.

* WHERE...Southeast Kansas and the Flint Hills.

* WHEN...Through 9 AM CDT.

* IMPACTS...Frost conditions could harm crops, other sensitive 
  vegetation.

&&

$$
264 
WWUS73 KICT 221348
NPWICT

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wichita KS
848 AM CDT Thu Apr 22 2021

KSZ052-053-070>072-094>096-099-100-221500-
/O.CAN.KICT.FR.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-210422T1400Z/
Marion-Chase-Greenwood-Woodson-Allen-Elk-Wilson-Neosho-Montgomery-
Labette-
Including the cities of Hillsboro, Marion, Peabody, 
Cottonwood Falls, Strong City, Eureka, Madison, Yates Center, 
Iola, Humboldt, Howard, Moline, Longton, Grenola, Neodesha, 
Fredonia, Chanute, Coffeyville, Independence, and Parsons
848 AM CDT Thu Apr 22 2021

...FROST ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Temperatures have warmed well above freezing. Therefore the Frost
Advisory is cancelled.

$$

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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.