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Heat Advisory 2, NWS Wichita, KS

July 24, 202113 counties in Kansas

NWS Wichita, KS issued this heat advisory at Jul 24, 2021, 3:16 PM CDT for 13 counties in Kansas. It took effect at Jul 24, 2021, 4:00 PM CDT. It was in force for 25 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jul 24, 2021, 3:16 PM CDT (20:16 UTC)
In effect from
Jul 24, 2021, 4:00 PM CDT
Expired
Jul 25, 2021, 4:59 PM CDT
In force
25 hr
Issued by
NWS Wichita, KS

Counties Allen County, KS, Butler County, KS, Chautauqua County, KS, Cowley County, KS, Elk County, KS, Greenwood County, KS, Labette County, KS, Montgomery County, KS, Neosho County, KS, Sedgwick County, KS, Sumner County, KS, Wilson County, KS, Woodson County, KS

The radar

The Wichita radar (KICT), 112 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:20 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, 8.3 hours before the alert went out and 172 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 2021-07-24Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 531 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 12:00Z on 2021-07-24The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -10 square meters per square second.1939Sfc1 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
531 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-98 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
1279 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
11 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-10 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
19 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

689 
WWUS73 KICT 242016
NPWICT

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wichita KS
316 PM CDT Sat Jul 24 2021

KSZ069>072-083-092>096-098>100-251030-
/O.NEW.KICT.HT.Y.0002.210724T2100Z-210726T0000Z/
Butler-Greenwood-Woodson-Allen-Sedgwick-Sumner-Cowley-Elk-Wilson-
Neosho-Chautauqua-Montgomery-Labette-
Including the cities of El Dorado, Augusta, Andover, Rose Hill, 
Eureka, Madison, Yates Center, Iola, Humboldt, Derby, Haysville, 
Bel Aire, Park City, Valley Center, Wichita, Wellington, 
Winfield, Arkansas City, Howard, Moline, Longton, Grenola, 
Neodesha, Fredonia, Chanute, Sedan, Cedar Vale, Coffeyville, 
Independence, and Parsons
316 PM CDT Sat Jul 24 2021

...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Heat index values to around 105 expected late this 
  afternoon and again on Sunday afternoon.

* WHERE...Portions of South Central and Southeast Kansas.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat 
  illnesses to occur.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out
of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young
children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles
under any circumstances.

Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when
possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational
Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent
rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone
overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location.
Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.

&&

$$
5 follow-up statements
870 
WWUS73 KICT 242353
NPWICT

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wichita KS
653 PM CDT Sat Jul 24 2021

KSZ069>072-083-092>096-098>100-251400-
/O.CON.KICT.HT.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210726T0000Z/
Butler-Greenwood-Woodson-Allen-Sedgwick-Sumner-Cowley-Elk-Wilson-
Neosho-Chautauqua-Montgomery-Labette-
Including the cities of El Dorado, Augusta, Andover, Rose Hill, 
Eureka, Madison, Yates Center, Iola, Humboldt, Derby, Haysville, 
Bel Aire, Park City, Valley Center, Wichita, Wellington, 
Winfield, Arkansas City, Howard, Moline, Longton, Grenola, 
Neodesha, Fredonia, Chanute, Sedan, Cedar Vale, Coffeyville, 
Independence, and Parsons
653 PM CDT Sat Jul 24 2021

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Heat index values to around 105 are expected Sunday 
  afternoon.

* WHERE...Portions of South Central and Southeast Kansas.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
  illnesses to occur.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out
of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young
children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles
under any circumstances.

Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when
possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational
Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent
rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone
overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location.
Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.

&&

$$
698 
WWUS73 KICT 250916
NPWICT

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wichita KS
416 AM CDT Sun Jul 25 2021

KSZ069>072-083-092>096-098>100-252330-
/O.CON.KICT.HT.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210726T0000Z/
Butler-Greenwood-Woodson-Allen-Sedgwick-Sumner-Cowley-Elk-Wilson-
Neosho-Chautauqua-Montgomery-Labette-
Including the cities of El Dorado, Augusta, Andover, Rose Hill, 
Eureka, Madison, Yates Center, Iola, Humboldt, Derby, Haysville, 
Bel Aire, Park City, Valley Center, Wichita, Wellington, 
Winfield, Arkansas City, Howard, Moline, Longton, Grenola, 
Neodesha, Fredonia, Chanute, Sedan, Cedar Vale, Coffeyville, 
Independence, and Parsons
416 AM CDT Sun Jul 25 2021

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Heat index values of 100 to 105 are possible this
  afternoon across southern Kansas.

* WHERE...Portions of South Central and Southeast Kansas.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Hot and humid conditions may cause heat illnesses to 
  occur.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out
of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young
children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles
under any circumstances.

Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when
possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational
Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent
rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone
overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location.
Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.

&&

$$
494 
WWUS73 KICT 251817
NPWICT

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wichita KS
117 PM CDT Sun Jul 25 2021

KSZ069>072-083-251930-
/O.CAN.KICT.HT.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210726T0000Z/
Butler-Greenwood-Woodson-Allen-Sedgwick-
Including the cities of El Dorado, Augusta, Andover, Rose Hill, 
Eureka, Madison, Yates Center, Iola, Humboldt, Derby, Haysville, 
Bel Aire, Park City, Valley Center, and Wichita
117 PM CDT Sun Jul 25 2021

...HEAT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

The combination of cooler thunderstorm outflow and showers and
thunderstorms in the area, has lessened the intense heat across
the area. Therefore the Heat Advisory has been cancelled.

$$

KSZ092>096-098>100-260000-
/O.CON.KICT.HT.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210726T0000Z/
Sumner-Cowley-Elk-Wilson-Neosho-Chautauqua-Montgomery-Labette-
Including the cities of Wellington, Winfield, Arkansas City, 
Howard, Moline, Longton, Grenola, Neodesha, Fredonia, Chanute, 
Sedan, Cedar Vale, Coffeyville, Independence, and Parsons
117 PM CDT Sun Jul 25 2021

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Heat index values of 103 to 107 are likely this 
  afternoon across southern Kansas.

* WHERE...Portions of South Central and Southeast Kansas.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Hot and humid conditions may cause heat illnesses to 
  occur.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out
of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young
children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles
under any circumstances.

Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when
possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational
Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent
rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone
overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location.
Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.

&&

$$
071 
WWUS73 KICT 252009
NPWICT

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wichita KS
309 PM CDT Sun Jul 25 2021

KSZ092-094>096-252115-
/O.CAN.KICT.HT.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210726T0000Z/
Sumner-Elk-Wilson-Neosho-
Including the cities of Wellington, Howard, Moline, Longton, 
Grenola, Neodesha, Fredonia, and Chanute
309 PM CDT Sun Jul 25 2021

...HEAT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

The combination of cooler thunderstorm outflow and showers and
thunderstorms in the area, has lessened the intense heat across
the area. Therefore the Heat Advisory has been cancelled.

$$

KSZ093-098>100-260000-
/O.CON.KICT.HT.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210726T0000Z/
Cowley-Chautauqua-Montgomery-Labette-
Including the cities of Winfield, Arkansas City, Sedan, 
Cedar Vale, Coffeyville, Independence, and Parsons
309 PM CDT Sun Jul 25 2021

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Heat index values of 102 to 105 are likely late this 
  afternoon across far southern Kansas.

* WHERE...Portions of South Central and Southeast Kansas.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Hot and humid conditions may cause heat illnesses to 
  occur.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out
of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young
children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles
under any circumstances.

Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when
possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational
Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent
rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone
overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location.
Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.

&&

$$
374 
WWUS73 KICT 252159
NPWICT

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wichita KS
459 PM CDT Sun Jul 25 2021

KSZ093-098>100-252300-
/O.CAN.KICT.HT.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210726T0000Z/
Cowley-Chautauqua-Montgomery-Labette-
Including the cities of Winfield, Arkansas City, Sedan, 
Cedar Vale, Coffeyville, Independence, and Parsons
459 PM CDT Sun Jul 25 2021

...HEAT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

The combination of cooler thunderstorm outflow and showers and
thunderstorms in the area, has lessened the intense heat across
the area. Therefore the Heat Advisory has been 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.