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High Wind Warning 1, NWS Wichita, KS

January 13, 202117 counties in Kansas

NWS Wichita, KS issued this high wind warning at Jan 13, 2021, 2:43 PM CST for 17 counties in Kansas. It took effect at Jan 14, 2021, 12:31 AM CST. It was in force for 41 hr. 16 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named, with what was reported inside it.

The facts

Issued
Jan 13, 2021, 2:43 PM CST (20:43 UTC)
In effect from
Jan 14, 2021, 12:31 AM CST
Expired
Jan 15, 2021, 6:00 PM CST
In force
41 hr
Issued by
NWS Wichita, KS

Counties Barton County, KS, Butler County, KS, Chase County, KS, Cowley County, KS, Ellsworth 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), 57 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:44 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.

What was reported inside it

TimeReportWhereRemark
Jan 14, 2:00 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 60Russell Airport, KS60 MPH WIND MEASURED AT THE KRSL ASOS.
Jan 14, 4:03 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 585 Wsw Downtown Wichita, KSPEAK WIND OF 58 MPH MEASURED AT KICT.
Jan 14, 12:30 PM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 609 Nne El Dorado, KS
Jan 14, 1:25 PM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 587 Ssw Westfall, KS
Jan 14, 2:26 PM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 61Russell Airport, KS
Jan 14, 4:55 PM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 61Salina, KSMESONET STATION EW7204 SALINA.
Jan 14, 5:30 PM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 611 S Great Bend Airport, KSWIND GUST MEASURED AT A DOT SENSOR ALONG US-56 IN GREAT BEND. HIGH BASED SHOWERS WERE MOVING THROUGH THE AREA AT THE TIME AND MAY HAVE CONTRIBUTED TO THE GUST.
Jan 15, 1:53 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 56Russell Airport, KSASOS STATION KRSL RUSSELL MUNICIPAL AIRPORT.
Jan 15, 2:56 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 581 Sw Hillsboro, KSPERSONAL WEATHER STATION
Jan 15, 2:58 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 622 Sw Salina, KS
Jan 15, 3:56 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 584 Ene Newton, KSAWOS STATION KEWK NEWTON CITY COUNTY AIRPORT.
Jan 15, 5:53 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 60Russell Airport, KSASOS STATION KRSL RUSSELL MUNICIPAL AIRPORT.
Jan 15, 6:52 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 583 E Hutchinson, KSASOS STATION KHUT HUTCHINSON MUNICIPAL AIRPORT.
Jan 15, 9:50 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 59Russell, KS
Jan 15, 10:15 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 58Russell, KS
Jan 15, 11:53 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 62Salina Municipal Airpor, KS

Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.

The nearest sounding before it

Dodge City, (KDDC), launched 12:00Z, 8.7 hours before the alert went out and 194 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, Dodge City, at 12:00Z on 2021-01-13Temperature 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, Dodge City, at 12:00Z on 2021-01-13The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 123 square meters per square second.19395878Sfc1 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
3793 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
29 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
123 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
80 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

211 
WWUS73 KICT 132043
NPWICT

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wichita KS
243 PM CST Wed Jan 13 2021

KSZ032-033-047-048-050-141045-
/O.UPG.KICT.HW.A.0001.210114T1200Z-210115T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KICT.HW.W.0001.210114T1200Z-210115T0100Z/
/O.NEW.KICT.HW.A.0002.210115T1200Z-210116T0100Z/
Russell-Lincoln-Barton-Ellsworth-Rice-
Including the cities of Russell, Lincoln, Sylvan Grove, 
Great Bend, Ellsworth, Wilson, Lyons, and Sterling
243 PM CST Wed Jan 13 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 7 PM CST THURSDAY...
...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected for both Thursday and Friday.

* WHERE...Russell, Lincoln, Barton, Ellsworth and Rice Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, from 6 AM to 7 PM CST 
  Thursday. For the High Wind Watch, from Friday morning through 
  Friday evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 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.

&&

$$

KSZ049-051-052-067-068-082-083-091-092-141045-
/O.NEW.KICT.WI.Y.0002.210115T1200Z-210116T0100Z/
/O.EXT.KICT.WI.Y.0001.210114T1200Z-210115T0100Z/
Saline-McPherson-Marion-Reno-Harvey-Kingman-Sedgwick-Harper-
Sumner-
Including the cities of Salina, McPherson, Hillsboro, Marion, 
Peabody, Hutchinson, Newton, Kingman, Derby, Haysville, Bel Aire,
Park City, Valley Center, Wichita, Anthony, Harper, Attica, 
and Wellington
243 PM CST Wed Jan 13 2021

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 7 PM CST THURSDAY...
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 7 PM CST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph
  expected for both Thursday and Friday.

* WHEN...For the first Wind Advisory, from 6 AM to 7 PM CST 
  Thursday. For the second Wind Advisory, from 6 AM to 7 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.

&&

$$

KSZ053-069-093-141045-
/O.NEW.KICT.WI.Y.0002.210115T1200Z-210116T0100Z/
/O.EXB.KICT.WI.Y.0001.210114T1200Z-210115T0100Z/
Chase-Butler-Cowley-
Including the cities of Cottonwood Falls, Strong City, El Dorado,
Augusta, Andover, Rose Hill, Winfield, and Arkansas City
243 PM CST Wed Jan 13 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 7 PM CST THURSDAY...
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 7 PM CST FRIDAY...

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

* WHEN...For the first Wind Advisory, from 6 AM to 7 PM CST 
  Thursday. For the second Wind Advisory, from 6 AM to 7 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.

&&

$$

KSZ070-094-098-141045-
/O.EXB.KICT.WI.Y.0001.210114T1200Z-210115T0100Z/
Greenwood-Elk-Chautauqua-
Including the cities of Eureka, Madison, Howard, Moline, Longton,
Grenola, Sedan, and Cedar Vale
243 PM CST Wed Jan 13 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 7 PM CST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph 
  expected.

* WHEN...From 6 AM to 7 PM CST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Some small tree limbs could be knocked down along with a few 
  power outages possible.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

Lawson
5 follow-up statements
400 
WWUS73 KICT 140631
NPWICT

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wichita KS
1231 AM CST Thu Jan 14 2021

KSZ032-033-047-048-050-142045-
/O.EXT.KICT.HW.W.0001.210114T0631Z-210115T0100Z/
/O.CON.KICT.HW.A.0002.210115T1200Z-210116T0100Z/
Russell-Lincoln-Barton-Ellsworth-Rice-
Including the cities of Russell, Lincoln, Sylvan Grove, 
Great Bend, Ellsworth, Wilson, Lyons, and Sterling
1231 AM CST Thu Jan 14 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CST THIS EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH
FRIDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph
  expected to develop behind a cold front tonight and continue
  into Friday.

* WHERE...Russell, Lincoln, Barton, Ellsworth and Rice Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 7 PM CST this evening. 
  For the High Wind Watch, from Friday morning through Friday 
  evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down tree limbs and power
  lines. Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There may also be areas of blowing dirt and
  reduced visibilities.

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.

&&

$$

KSZ049-051>053-067>069-082-083-091>093-142045-
/O.EXT.KICT.WI.Y.0001.210114T0900Z-210115T0100Z/
/O.CON.KICT.WI.Y.0002.210115T1200Z-210116T0100Z/
Saline-McPherson-Marion-Chase-Reno-Harvey-Butler-Kingman-Sedgwick-
Harper-Sumner-Cowley-
Including the cities of Salina, McPherson, Hillsboro, Marion, 
Peabody, Cottonwood Falls, Strong City, Hutchinson, Newton, 
El Dorado, Augusta, Andover, Rose Hill, Kingman, Derby, 
Haysville, Bel Aire, Park City, Valley Center, Wichita, Anthony, 
Harper, Attica, Wellington, Winfield, and Arkansas City
1231 AM CST Thu Jan 14 2021

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CST THIS EVENING...
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 7 PM CST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph
  expected for both Thursday and Friday.

* WHEN...Storng northwest winds will develop tonight and continue
  into 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.

&&

$$

KSZ070-094-098-142045-
/O.EXT.KICT.WI.Y.0001.210114T0900Z-210115T0100Z/
Greenwood-Elk-Chautauqua-
Including the cities of Eureka, Madison, Howard, Moline, Longton,
Grenola, Sedan, and Cedar Vale
1231 AM CST Thu Jan 14 2021

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Some small tree limbs could be knocked down along with a few 
  power outages possible.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
451 
WWUS73 KICT 140827
NPWICT

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wichita KS
227 AM CST Thu Jan 14 2021

KSZ032-033-047-048-050-142230-
/O.CAN.KICT.HW.A.0002.210115T1200Z-210116T0100Z/
/O.EXT.KICT.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210116T0000Z/
Russell-Lincoln-Barton-Ellsworth-Rice-
Including the cities of Russell, Lincoln, Sylvan Grove, 
Great Bend, Ellsworth, Wilson, Lyons, and Sterling
227 AM CST Thu Jan 14 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 40 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected to develop behind a cold front tonight and continue 
  into Friday.

* WHERE...Ellsworth, Barton, Lincoln, Russell and Rice Counties.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down tree limbs and power 
  lines. Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There may also be areas of blowing dirt 
  and reduced visibilities.

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.

&&

$$

KSZ049-051>053-067>069-082-083-091>093-142230-
/O.UPG.KICT.WI.Y.0001.210114T0900Z-210115T0100Z/
/O.UPG.KICT.WI.Y.0002.210115T1200Z-210116T0100Z/
/O.EXB.KICT.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210116T0000Z/
Saline-McPherson-Marion-Chase-Reno-Harvey-Butler-Kingman-Sedgwick-
Harper-Sumner-Cowley-
Including the cities of Salina, McPherson, Hillsboro, Marion, 
Peabody, Cottonwood Falls, Strong City, Hutchinson, Newton, 
El Dorado, Augusta, Andover, Rose Hill, Kingman, Derby, 
Haysville, Bel Aire, Park City, Valley Center, Wichita, Anthony, 
Harper, Attica, Wellington, Winfield, and Arkansas City
227 AM CST Thu Jan 14 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

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

* WHEN...Until 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...

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.

&&

$$

KSZ071-072-095-096-099-100-142230-
/O.EXB.KICT.WI.Y.0001.210114T0827Z-210116T0000Z/
Woodson-Allen-Wilson-Neosho-Montgomery-Labette-
Including the cities of Yates Center, Iola, Humboldt, Neodesha, 
Fredonia, Chanute, Coffeyville, Independence, and Parsons
227 AM CST Thu Jan 14 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* WHERE...Woodson, Allen, Wilson, Neosho, Montgomery and Labette 
  Counties.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Some small tree limbs could be knocked down along with a few 
  power outages possible.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

KSZ070-094-098-142230-
/O.EXT.KICT.WI.Y.0001.210114T0827Z-210116T0000Z/
Greenwood-Elk-Chautauqua-
Including the cities of Eureka, Madison, Howard, Moline, Longton,
Grenola, Sedan, and Cedar Vale
227 AM CST Thu Jan 14 2021

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Greenwood, Elk and Chautauqua counties.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Some small tree limbs could be knocked down along with a few 
  power outages possible.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
505 
WWUS73 KICT 142127
NPWICT

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wichita KS
327 PM CST Thu Jan 14 2021

KSZ032-033-047>053-067>069-082-083-091>093-151130-
/O.CON.KICT.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210116T0000Z/
Russell-Lincoln-Barton-Ellsworth-Saline-Rice-McPherson-Marion-
Chase-Reno-Harvey-Butler-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, Kingman, Derby, Haysville, Bel Aire, Park City, 
Valley Center, Wichita, Anthony, Harper, Attica, Wellington, 
Winfield, and Arkansas City
327 PM CST Thu Jan 14 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. 

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST Friday. The highest wind speeds are
  expected early Thursday evening and again Friday afternoon. 

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

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.

&&

$$

KSZ070>072-094>096-098>100-151130-
/O.CON.KICT.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-210116T0000Z/
Greenwood-Woodson-Allen-Elk-Wilson-Neosho-Chautauqua-Montgomery-
Labette-
Including the cities of Eureka, Madison, Yates Center, Iola, 
Humboldt, Howard, Moline, Longton, Grenola, Neodesha, Fredonia, 
Chanute, Sedan, Cedar Vale, Coffeyville, Independence, 
and Parsons
327 PM CST Thu Jan 14 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Some small tree limbs could be knocked down along with a few 
  power outages possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

Lawson
978 
WWUS73 KICT 150947
NPWICT

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wichita KS
347 AM CST Fri Jan 15 2021

KSZ032-033-047>053-067>069-082-083-091>093-160000-
/O.CON.KICT.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210116T0000Z/
Russell-Lincoln-Barton-Ellsworth-Saline-Rice-McPherson-Marion-
Chase-Reno-Harvey-Butler-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, Kingman, Derby, Haysville, Bel Aire, Park City, 
Valley Center, Wichita, Anthony, Harper, Attica, Wellington, 
Winfield, and Arkansas City
347 AM CST Fri Jan 15 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 45 mph, with gusts up to around 60
  mph.

* WHERE...Mainly west of the Flint Hills corridor.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM today.

* IMPACTS...Unsecured objects will be blown around. Tree limbs
  will be blown down, and a few power outages may result.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Use caution if driving a high-profile
  vehicle.

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.

&&

$$

KSZ070>072-094>096-098>100-160000-
/O.CON.KICT.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-210116T0000Z/
Greenwood-Woodson-Allen-Elk-Wilson-Neosho-Chautauqua-Montgomery-
Labette-
Including the cities of Eureka, Madison, Yates Center, Iola, 
Humboldt, Howard, Moline, Longton, Grenola, Neodesha, Fredonia, 
Chanute, Sedan, Cedar Vale, Coffeyville, Independence, 
and Parsons
347 AM CST Fri Jan 15 2021

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

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph, with gusts up to around 50
  mph.

* WHERE...Mainly along and east of the Flint Hills corridor.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM today.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Some small tree limbs could be knocked down along with a few 
  power outages possible.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Use caution if driving a high-profile
  vehicle.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
272 
WWUS73 KICT 152348
NPWICT

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wichita KS
548 PM CST Fri Jan 15 2021

KSZ032-033-047>053-067>069-082-083-091>093-160100-
/O.EXP.KICT.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210116T0000Z/
Russell-Lincoln-Barton-Ellsworth-Saline-Rice-McPherson-Marion-
Chase-Reno-Harvey-Butler-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, Kingman, Derby, Haysville, Bel Aire, Park City, 
Valley Center, Wichita, Anthony, Harper, Attica, Wellington, 
Winfield, and Arkansas City
548 PM CST Fri Jan 15 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM CST THIS EVENING...

The strong northwest winds of the past couple days are finally
subsiding this evening and will continue to do so tonight.
Therefore the High Wind Warning will be allowed to expire. 

$$

KSZ070>072-094>096-098>100-160100-
/O.EXP.KICT.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-210116T0000Z/
Greenwood-Woodson-Allen-Elk-Wilson-Neosho-Chautauqua-Montgomery-
Labette-
Including the cities of Eureka, Madison, Yates Center, Iola, 
Humboldt, Howard, Moline, Longton, Grenola, Neodesha, Fredonia, 
Chanute, Sedan, Cedar Vale, Coffeyville, Independence, 
and Parsons
548 PM CST Fri Jan 15 2021

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

The strong northwest winds of the past couple days are finally
subsiding this evening and will continue to do so tonight.
Therefore the Wind Advisory will be allowed to expire. 

$$

The office that day

Everything else NWS Wichita, KS issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jan 13, 2:28 AM CSTFire Weather WatchICTBarton, Ellsworth, Harper, Harvey, Kingman, Lincoln and 8 more12 hr
Jan 13, 2:34 AM CSTHigh Wind WatchICTBarton, Ellsworth, Lincoln, Rice, Russell12 hr
Jan 13, 2:34 AM CSTWind AdvisoryICTAllen, Butler, Chase, Chautauqua, Cowley, Elk and 15 more63 hr
Jan 13, 2:43 PM CSTHigh Wind WatchICTBarton, Ellsworth, Lincoln, Rice, Russell12 hr
Jan 13, 2:43 PM CSTWind AdvisoryICTButler, Chase, Cowley, Harper, Harvey, Kingman and 6 more12 hr
Jan 13, 2:49 PM CSTFire Weather WatchICTBarton, Ellsworth, Harper, Harvey, Kingman, Lincoln and 7 more12 hr
Jan 13, 2:49 PM CSTRed Flag WarningICTAllen, Barton, Butler, Chase, Chautauqua, Cowley and 20 more27 hr

Nearby

High Wind Warnings in Kansas, 2021Every high wind warning in 2021

Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.