Alert archive / Kansas / High Wind Warnings in 2021
High Wind Warning 5, NWS Wichita, KS
NWS Wichita, KS issued this high wind warning at Oct 28, 2021, 2:36 AM CDT for 16 counties in Kansas. It took effect at Oct 28, 2021, 4:00 AM CDT. It was in force for 15 hr. 26 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
- Oct 28, 2021, 2:36 AM CDT (07:36 UTC)
- In effect from
- Oct 28, 2021, 4:00 AM CDT
- Expired
- Oct 28, 2021, 7:00 PM CDT
- In force
- 15 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Wichita, KS
Counties Barton County, KS, Butler 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), 59 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 07:38 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
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 28, 9:05 AM CDT | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 1 Nnw Downtown Wichita, KS | LARGE TREE LIMBS DOWN. REPORT VIA SOCIAL MEDIA. |
| Oct 28, 11:56 AM CDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 51 | 1 W Great Bend Airport, KS | AWOS STATION KGBD GREAT BEND AIRPORT. |
| Oct 28, 11:56 AM CDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 60 | Mcconnell Air Force Bas, KS | AWOS STATION KIAB MCCONNELL AFB. |
| Oct 28, 12:00 PM CDT | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 9 Nne Latham, KS | KDOT REPORTS SEMI-TRUCK BLOWN OVER NEAR GRAY RD ON US 400. |
| Oct 28, 12:00 PM CDT | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 9 Nne Latham, KS | KDOT REPORTS SEMI-TRUCK BLOWN OVER NEAR GRAY RD ON US 400. |
| Oct 28, 12:01 PM CDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 59 | Russell Airport, KS | ASOS STATION KRSL RUSSELL MUNICIPAL AIRPORT. |
| Oct 28, 12:25 PM CDT | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 4 N Clearwater, KS | 5 TO 6-INCH TREE LIMBS DOWN. |
| Oct 28, 1:40 PM CDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 56 | 1 S Mcpherson, KS | COURTESY OF KDOT. |
| Oct 28, 1:50 PM CDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 52 | 7 Ssw Westfall, KS | COURTESY OF KDOT. |
| Oct 28, 1:52 PM CDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 54 | 3 E Hutchinson, KS | ASOS STATION KHUT HUTCHINSON MUNICIPAL AIRPORT. |
| Oct 28, 1:53 PM CDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 53 | 3 Sw Salina, KS | ASOS STATION KSLN SALINA REGIONAL AIRPORT. |
| Oct 28, 1:53 PM CDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 58 | 1 Sse Wichita Eisenhowe, KS | ASOS STATION KICT WICHITA EISENHOWER AIRPORT. |
| Oct 28, 1:53 PM CDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 60 | Russell Airport, KS | ASOS STATION KRSL RUSSELL MUNICIPAL AIRPORT. |
| Oct 28, 1:54 PM CDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 54 | 3 Ese Bel Aire, KS | ASOS STATION KAAO COLONEL JAMES JABARA AIRPORT. |
| Oct 28, 1:55 PM CDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 57 | 7 Ssw Westfall, KS | COURTESY OF KDOT. |
| Oct 28, 2:41 PM CDT | NON-TSTM WND DMG | Arkansas City, KS | DELAYED REPORT... MEASURED MAX WIND GUST ON TOP OF CITY HALL AT 54 MPH. AROUND TOWN HAD 3 OR 4 UTILITY POLES DAMAGED, SOME POWER LINES DOWN, SEVERAL LARGE TREE LIMBS DOWN. |
| Oct 28, 2:41 PM CDT | NON-TSTM WND DMG | Winfield, KS | DELAYED REPORTED. 2 FOOT DIAMETER TREE WAS BLOWN DOWN. |
| Oct 28, 2:52 PM CDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 58 | 3 E Hutchinson, KS | ASOS STATION KHUT HUTCHINSON MUNICIPAL AIRPORT. |
| Oct 28, 2:53 PM CDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 59 | 1 Sse Wichita Eisenhowe, KS | ASOS STATION KICT WICHITA EISENHOWER AIRPORT. |
| Oct 28, 2:54 PM CDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 58 | 7 N Arkansas City, KS | ASOS STATION KWLD STROTHER FIELD AIRPORT. |
| Oct 28, 3:05 PM CDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 59 | 3 Ne Downtown Wichita, KS | COURTESY OF KDOT. |
| Oct 28, 3:25 PM CDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 58 | 7 Ssw Westfall, KS | COURTESY OF KDOT. |
| Oct 28, 3:53 PM CDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 66 | 3 Sw Salina, KS | ASOS STATION KSLN SALINA REGIONAL AIRPORT. |
| Oct 28, 4:22 PM CDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 56 | 1 Nnw Kingman, KS | MEASURED BY AWOS AT KINGMAN AIRPORT. |
| Oct 28, 4:53 PM CDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 61 | 1 Sse Wichita Eisenhowe, KS | ASOS STATION KICT WICHITA EISENHOWER AIRPORT. |
| Oct 28, 5:15 PM CDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 60 | 7 Ssw Westfall, KS | MESONET STATION K5ELW I-70 @ MP 229 LINCOLN CO. |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
The nearest sounding before it
Topeka, KS (KTOP), launched 00:00Z, 7.6 hours before the alert went out and 213 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
- 509 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 53 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 128 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 85 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
521 WWUS73 KICT 280736 NPWICT URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wichita KS 236 AM CDT Thu Oct 28 2021 KSZ032-033-047>051-067-068-082-083-091-092-282145- /O.UPG.KICT.WI.Y.0016.211028T0900Z-211029T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KICT.HW.W.0005.211028T0900Z-211029T0000Z/ 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 236 AM CDT Thu Oct 28 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...North to northwest winds 30 to 35 mph with gusts to around 58 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of Central and South Central Kansas. * WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines. Some power outages can be 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. && $$ KSZ052-053-069>072-093>096-098>100-282145- /O.CON.KICT.WI.Y.0016.211028T0900Z-211029T0000Z/ Marion-Chase-Butler-Greenwood-Woodson-Allen-Cowley-Elk-Wilson- Neosho-Chautauqua-Montgomery-Labette- Including the cities of Hillsboro, Marion, Peabody, Cottonwood Falls, Strong City, El Dorado, Augusta, Andover, Rose Hill, Eureka, Madison, Yates Center, Iola, Humboldt, Winfield, Arkansas City, Howard, Moline, Longton, Grenola, Neodesha, Fredonia, Chanute, Sedan, Cedar Vale, Coffeyville, Independence, and Parsons 236 AM CDT Thu Oct 28 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...North winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Greenwood, Woodson, Allen, Elk, Wilson, Neosho, Chautauqua, Montgomery and Labette counties. * WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle especially on east and west running roadways. Secure outdoor objects. && $$
3 follow-up statements
248 WWUS73 KICT 281600 NPWICT URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wichita KS 1100 AM CDT Thu Oct 28 2021 KSZ052-069-093-290000- /O.UPG.KICT.WI.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-211029T0000Z/ /O.EXA.KICT.HW.W.0005.000000T0000Z-211029T0000Z/ Marion-Butler-Cowley- Including the cities of Hillsboro, Marion, Peabody, El Dorado, Augusta, Andover, Rose Hill, Winfield, and Arkansas City 1100 AM CDT Thu Oct 28 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...North to northwest winds 30 to 40 mph, gusts up to around 60 mph in the afternoon. * WHERE...Marion, Butler and Cowley Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines. Some power outages can be expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... 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. && $$ KSZ032-033-047>051-067-068-082-083-091-092-290000- /O.CON.KICT.HW.W.0005.000000T0000Z-211029T0000Z/ Russell-Lincoln-Barton-Ellsworth-Saline-Rice-McPherson-Reno- Harvey-Kingman-Sedgwick-Harper-Sumner- Including the cities of Russell, Lincoln, Sylvan Grove, Great Bend, Ellsworth, Wilson, Salina, Lyons, Sterling, McPherson, Hutchinson, Newton, Kingman, Derby, Haysville, Bel Aire, Park City, Valley Center, Wichita, Anthony, Harper, Attica, and Wellington 1100 AM CDT Thu Oct 28 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...North to northwest winds 30 to 40 mph, gusts up to around 60 mph in the afternoon. * WHERE...Portions of Central and South Central Kansas. * WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines. Some power outages can be expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ KSZ053-070>072-094>096-098>100-290000- /O.CON.KICT.WI.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-211029T0000Z/ Chase-Greenwood-Woodson-Allen-Elk-Wilson-Neosho-Chautauqua- Montgomery-Labette- Including the cities of Cottonwood Falls, Strong City, Eureka, Madison, Yates Center, Iola, Humboldt, Howard, Moline, Longton, Grenola, Neodesha, Fredonia, Chanute, Sedan, Cedar Vale, Coffeyville, Independence, and Parsons 1100 AM CDT Thu Oct 28 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...North to northwest winds 25 to 35 mph, with gusts up to around 50 mph. * WHERE...Greenwood, Woodson, Allen, Elk, Wilson, Neosho, Chautauqua, Montgomery and Labette counties. * WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this evening. * 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 especially on east and west running roadways. Secure outdoor objects. && $$
018 WWUS73 KICT 282038 NPWICT URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wichita KS 338 PM CDT Thu Oct 28 2021 KSZ032-033-047>051-067-068-082-083-091-092-290600- /O.EXB.KICT.WI.Y.0016.211029T0000Z-211029T0600Z/ /O.CON.KICT.HW.W.0005.000000T0000Z-211029T0000Z/ Russell-Lincoln-Barton-Ellsworth-Saline-Rice-McPherson-Reno- Harvey-Kingman-Sedgwick-Harper-Sumner- Including the cities of Russell, Lincoln, Sylvan Grove, Great Bend, Ellsworth, Wilson, Salina, Lyons, Sterling, McPherson, Hutchinson, Newton, Kingman, Derby, Haysville, Bel Aire, Park City, Valley Center, Wichita, Anthony, Harper, Attica, and Wellington 338 PM CDT Thu Oct 28 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING... ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 AM CDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, north winds 30 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. For the Wind Advisory, north winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of Central and South Central Kansas. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 7 PM CDT this evening. For the Wind Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 1 AM CDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive especially if operating a high profile vehicle especially on east and west running roadways. && $$ KSZ052-069-093-291045- /O.EXB.KICT.WI.Y.0016.211029T0000Z-211029T1200Z/ /O.CON.KICT.HW.W.0005.000000T0000Z-211029T0000Z/ Marion-Butler-Cowley- Including the cities of Hillsboro, Marion, Peabody, El Dorado, Augusta, Andover, Rose Hill, Winfield, and Arkansas City 338 PM CDT Thu Oct 28 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING... ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM CDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, north winds 30 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. For the Wind Advisory, north winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Marion, Butler and Cowley Counties. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 7 PM CDT this evening. For the Wind Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 7 AM CDT 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 especially if operating a high profile vehicle especially on east and west running roadways. && $$ KSZ053-070>072-094>096-098>100-291045- /O.EXT.KICT.WI.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-211029T1200Z/ Chase-Greenwood-Woodson-Allen-Elk-Wilson-Neosho-Chautauqua- Montgomery-Labette- Including the cities of Cottonwood Falls, Strong City, Eureka, Madison, Yates Center, Iola, Humboldt, Howard, Moline, Longton, Grenola, Neodesha, Fredonia, Chanute, Sedan, Cedar Vale, Coffeyville, Independence, and Parsons 338 PM CDT Thu Oct 28 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...North to northwest winds 25 to 35 mph, with gusts up to around 50 mph. * WHERE...Greenwood, Woodson, Allen, Elk, Wilson, Neosho, Chautauqua, Montgomery and Labette counties. * WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle especially on east and west running roadways. Secure outdoor objects. && $$
498 WWUS73 KICT 282354 NPWICT URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wichita KS 654 PM CDT Thu Oct 28 2021 KSZ032-033-047>051-067-068-082-083-091-092-290600- /O.EXP.KICT.HW.W.0005.000000T0000Z-211029T0000Z/ /O.CON.KICT.WI.Y.0016.211029T0000Z-211029T0600Z/ 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 654 PM CDT Thu Oct 28 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CDT FRIDAY... ...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...North winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of Central and South Central Kansas. * WHEN... Wind Advisory from 7 PM this evening to 1 AM CDT 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. && $$ KSZ052-069-093-291200- /O.EXP.KICT.HW.W.0005.000000T0000Z-211029T0000Z/ /O.CON.KICT.WI.Y.0016.211029T0000Z-211029T1200Z/ Marion-Butler-Cowley- Including the cities of Hillsboro, Marion, Peabody, El Dorado, Augusta, Andover, Rose Hill, Winfield, and Arkansas City 654 PM CDT Thu Oct 28 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT FRIDAY... ...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Marion, Butler and Cowley Counties. * WHEN...Wind Advisory from 7 PM this evening to 7 AM CDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ KSZ053-070>072-094>096-098>100-291200- /O.CON.KICT.WI.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-211029T1200Z/ Chase-Greenwood-Woodson-Allen-Elk-Wilson-Neosho-Chautauqua- Montgomery-Labette- Including the cities of Cottonwood Falls, Strong City, Eureka, Madison, Yates Center, Iola, Humboldt, Howard, Moline, Longton, Grenola, Neodesha, Fredonia, Chanute, Sedan, Cedar Vale, Coffeyville, Independence, and Parsons 654 PM CDT Thu Oct 28 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...North to northwest winds 25 to 35 mph, with gusts up to around 50 mph. * WHERE...Greenwood, Woodson, Allen, Elk, Wilson, Neosho, Chautauqua, Montgomery and Labette counties. * WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT 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 especially on east and west running roadways. Secure outdoor objects. && $$
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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; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.