Alert archive / Kansas / High Wind Warnings in 2021
High Wind Warning 6, NWS Wichita, KS
NWS Wichita, KS issued this high wind warning at Dec 14, 2021, 3:14 AM CST for 20 counties in Kansas. It took effect at Dec 15, 2021, 9:00 AM CST. It was in force for 11 hr. 60 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
- Dec 14, 2021, 3:14 AM CST (09:14 UTC)
- In effect from
- Dec 15, 2021, 9:00 AM CST
- Expired
- Dec 15, 2021, 8:08 PM CST
- In force
- 11 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Wichita, KS
Counties Barton County, KS, Butler County, KS, Chase County, KS, Chautauqua County, KS, Cowley County, KS, Elk County, KS, Ellsworth County, KS, Greenwood 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), 42 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 09:14 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 15, 10:28 AM CST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 2 Nnw Andover, KS | KAKE NEWS REPORTED POWERLINE DOWN AT 159TH E AND 21ST NEAR ANDOVER. |
| Dec 15, 10:54 AM CST | NON-TSTM WND GST 58 | 3 Ese Bel Aire, KS | ASOS STATION KAAO COLONEL JAMES JABARA AIRPORT. |
| Dec 15, 10:56 AM CST | NON-TSTM WND GST 58 | 4 Ene Newton, KS | AWOS STATION KEWK NEWTON CITY COUNTY AIRPT. |
| Dec 15, 11:15 AM CST | NON-TSTM WND GST 56 | Lyons, KS | |
| Dec 15, 11:27 AM CST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | Arlington, KS | TREE DOWN IN ARLINGTON. |
| Dec 15, 11:40 AM CST | NON-TSTM WND GST 60 | 3 E Hutchinson, KS | ASOS STATION KHUT HUTCHINSON MUNICIPAL AIRPORT. |
| Dec 15, 11:48 AM CST | NON-TSTM WND GST 60 | 2 Sw Mcpherson, KS | GUST FROM MCPHERSON AWOS. |
| Dec 15, 11:53 AM CST | NON-TSTM WND GST 62 | 3 Sw Salina, KS | |
| Dec 15, 12:00 PM CST | NON-TSTM WND GST 59 | Russell Airport, KS | |
| Dec 15, 12:05 PM CST | TSTM WND DMG | Burrton, KS | REPORT FROM MPING: 1-INCH TREE LIMBS BROKEN; SHINGLES BLOWN OFF. |
| Dec 15, 12:09 PM CST | NON-TSTM WND GST 59 | Eisenhower Airport, KS | |
| Dec 15, 12:10 PM CST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 2 Ese Wichita, KS | KSN MEDIA REPORTED DOWNED POWER POLE AT K-96 AND HILLSIDE. |
| Dec 15, 12:17 PM CST | NON-TSTM WND GST 60 | Lyons, KS | |
| Dec 15, 12:18 PM CST | NON-TSTM WND GST 60 | 6 Wnw Haven, KS | |
| Dec 15, 12:18 PM CST | NON-TSTM WND GST 67 | 3 E Hutchinson, KS | |
| Dec 15, 12:21 PM CST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 1 Ssw Nickerson, KS | KWCH MEDIA REPORTED TREE KNOCKED DOWN BY WINDS. |
| Dec 15, 12:23 PM CST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 9 Wsw Westfall, KS | SEMI-TRAILER OVERTURNED ON I-70 AT MILE MARKER 229, BLOCKING PART OF INTERSTATE. |
| Dec 15, 12:26 PM CST | NON-TSTM WND GST 60 | Wichita Eisenhower Airp, KS | |
| Dec 15, 12:28 PM CST | NON-TSTM WND GST 72 | 3 Se Maize, KS | HOME WEATHER STATION WIND GUST MEASUREMENT. |
| Dec 15, 12:31 PM CST | NON-TSTM WND GST 60 | Mcconnell Air Force Ba, KS | |
| Dec 15, 12:35 PM CST | NON-TSTM WND GST 64 | Russell Airport, KS | |
| Dec 15, 12:53 PM CST | NON-TSTM WND GST 69 | 3 Sw Salina, KS | ASOS STATION KSLN SALINA REGIONAL AIRPORT. |
| Dec 15, 1:00 PM CST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | Caldwell, KS | CALDWELL HIGH SCHOOL GYMNASIUM HAD A PORTION OF ITS ROOF PEELED BACK. |
| Dec 15, 1:03 PM CST | NON-TSTM WND GST 63 | Great Bend Airport, KS | |
| Dec 15, 1:03 PM CST | NON-TSTM WND GST 64 | Wichita Eisenhower Airp, KS | |
| Dec 15, 1:15 PM CST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | Arkansas City, KS | DELAYED REPORT. DAMAGE TO POWER LINES AND POWER POLES. MINOR TREE DAMAGE REPORTED. PEAK WIND GUST OF 55 MPH MEASURED AT THE EOC. |
| Dec 15, 1:19 PM CST | NON-TSTM WND GST 65 | Wichita Eisenhower Airp, KS | |
| Dec 15, 1:24 PM CST | NON-TSTM WND GST 85 | Russell Airport, KS | WIND OCCURRED WITH SHOWERS. NO LIGHTNING/THUNDER REPORTED AT THE TIME OF THE WIND GUST. |
| Dec 15, 1:28 PM CST | NON-TSTM WND GST 66 | Wichita Eisenhower Airp, KS | |
| Dec 15, 1:35 PM CST | NON-TSTM WND GST 65 | 1 Nne Sylvan Grove, KS | |
| Dec 15, 1:38 PM CST | NON-TSTM WND GST 58 | 7 N Arkansas City, KS | |
| Dec 15, 1:43 PM CST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | Marion, KS | LARGE TREE KNOCKED DOWN AGAINST A HOUSE. VIA SOCIAL MEDIA. |
| Dec 15, 1:46 PM CST | TSTM WND GST 75 | Lincoln, KS | VERY POOR VISIBILITY NOTED AS WELL. |
| Dec 15, 1:51 PM CST | TSTM WND GST 58 | 6 N Sylvan Grove, KS | |
| Dec 15, 1:55 PM CST | TSTM WND GST 70 | Ellinwood, KS | |
| Dec 15, 2:00 PM CST | NON-TSTM WND GST 60 | Benton, KS | |
| Dec 15, 2:04 PM CST | NON-TSTM WND GST 67 | 1 S Wichita Eisenhower, KS | |
| Dec 15, 2:06 PM CST | NON-TSTM WND GST 59 | 1 N Ellsworth, KS | |
| Dec 15, 2:17 PM CST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 2 S Russell, KS | ROOF OFF AN OUTBUILDING NEAR SOUTH WINDSOR. |
| Dec 15, 2:19 PM CST | TSTM WND DMG | Lincoln, KS | POWER LINE WITH TRANSFORMER DOWN LEANING IN LINCOLN CENTER AT 5TH AND LOST ST. RAILROAD CROSSING ARM SNAPPED. SCATTERED REPORTS OF FALLEN SMALLER TREE LIMBS. |
| Dec 15, 2:26 PM CST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 2 N Lincoln, KS | POWER POLES DOWN. |
| Dec 15, 2:34 PM CST | TSTM WND GST 60 | 1 S Glendale, KS | |
| Dec 15, 2:36 PM CST | NON-TSTM WND GST 69 | Wichita Eisenhower Airp, KS | |
| Dec 15, 2:40 PM CST | TSTM WND GST 85 | 1 Nne Russell Airport, KS | SUSTAINED AT 50KTS AS WELL. |
| Dec 15, 2:40 PM CST | NON-TSTM WND GST 65 | 1 Wsw Whitewater, KS | |
| Dec 15, 2:43 PM CST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 1 Nne Partridge, KS | SEMI ROLLOVER ON US-50. |
| Dec 15, 2:54 PM CST | TSTM WND GST 82 | 3 Ssw Salina, KS | |
| Dec 15, 2:55 PM CST | TSTM WND DMG | 1 S Augusta, KS | REPORT FROM MPING: 3-INCH TREE LIMBS BROKEN; POWER POLES BROKEN. |
| Dec 15, 2:58 PM CST | NON-TSTM WND GST 61 | 3 E Newton, KS | |
| Dec 15, 2:58 PM CST | NON-TSTM WND GST 63 | 3 E Hutchinson, KS | |
| Dec 15, 3:01 PM CST | NON-TSTM WND GST 63 | 5 Ssw Ash Grove, KS | |
| Dec 15, 3:01 PM CST | NON-TSTM WND GST 95 | 3 Ene New Cambria, KS | MESONET STATION UR445 3.2 E NEW CAMBRIA (UPR). |
| Dec 15, 3:10 PM CST | NON-TSTM WND GST 62 | 1 N Ellsworth, KS | |
| Dec 15, 3:20 PM CST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 4 E Leon, KS | SEMI BLOWN OVER. |
| Dec 15, 3:22 PM CST | TSTM WND GST 59 | Lyons, KS | |
| Dec 15, 3:23 PM CST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | Ellinwood, KS | TREES UPROOTED OR SNAPPED; ROOF BLOWN OFF. VIA MPING. |
| Dec 15, 3:26 PM CST | TSTM WND DMG | 6 Wsw Glendale, KS | 1-FT DIAMETER TREE SNAPPED, VISIBILITY 1 1/2 MILES. |
| Dec 15, 3:30 PM CST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 2 Nw Goessel, KS | DELAYED REPORT. SHINGLES BLOWN OFF ROOF. POWER OUT FOR SEVERAL HOURS. TREE LIMBS DOWN. TIME ESTIMATED. |
| Dec 15, 3:32 PM CST | TSTM WND GST 64 | Ellsworth, KS | |
| Dec 15, 3:35 PM CST | NON-TSTM WND GST 66 | 3 Ese Bel Aire, KS |
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, 9.2 hours before the alert went out and 195 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
- 2103 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 35 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 336 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 402 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
601 WWUS73 KICT 140914 NPWICT URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wichita KS 314 AM CST Tue Dec 14 2021 KSZ032-033-047>053-067>070-082-083-142315- /O.UPG.KICT.HW.A.0004.211215T1500Z-211216T0300Z/ /O.NEW.KICT.HW.W.0006.211215T1500Z-211216T0300Z/ Russell-Lincoln-Barton-Ellsworth-Saline-Rice-McPherson-Marion- Chase-Reno-Harvey-Butler-Greenwood-Kingman-Sedgwick- 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, Eureka, Madison, Kingman, Derby, Haysville, Bel Aire, Park City, Valley Center, and Wichita 314 AM CST Tue Dec 14 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 9 PM CST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 50 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of Central, South Central and Southeast Kansas. * WHEN...From 9 AM to 9 PM CST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blowing dust will be possible and would reduce visibilities making travel under these conditions hazardous. 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. && $$ KSZ071-072-094-095-098-099-142315- /O.EXA.KICT.HW.A.0004.211215T1500Z-211216T0300Z/ Woodson-Allen-Elk-Wilson-Chautauqua-Montgomery- Including the cities of Yates Center, Iola, Humboldt, Howard, Moline, Longton, Grenola, Neodesha, Fredonia, Sedan, Cedar Vale, Coffeyville, and Independence 314 AM CST Tue Dec 14 2021 ...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING... * WHAT...South winds 20 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph possible. * WHERE...Woodson, Allen, Elk, Wilson, Chautauqua and Montgomery Counties. * WHEN...From 9 AM Wednesday morning until 9 PM Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages and areas of blowing dirt are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of blowing dirt may reduce visibilities at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds. && $$ KSZ091>093-142315- /O.CON.KICT.HW.A.0004.211215T1500Z-211216T0300Z/ Harper-Sumner-Cowley- Including the cities of Anthony, Harper, Attica, Wellington, Winfield, and Arkansas City 314 AM CST Tue Dec 14 2021 ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 45 mph with gusts exceeding 65 mph possible. * WHERE...Portions of Central, South Central and Southeast Kansas. * WHEN...From 9 AM Wednesday morning until 9 PM Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages and areas of blowing dirt are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of blowing dirt may reduce visibilities at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds. && $$
7 follow-up statements
349 WWUS73 KICT 142016 NPWICT URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wichita KS 216 PM CST Tue Dec 14 2021 KSZ032-033-047>053-067>070-082-083-151030- /O.CON.KICT.HW.W.0006.211215T1500Z-211216T0300Z/ Russell-Lincoln-Barton-Ellsworth-Saline-Rice-McPherson-Marion- Chase-Reno-Harvey-Butler-Greenwood-Kingman-Sedgwick- Including the cities of Russell, Lincoln, Sylvan Grove, Great Bend, Ellsworth, Wilson, Salina, Lyons, Sterling, McPherson, Hillsboro, Marion, Peabody, Cottonwood Falls, Strong City, Hutchinson, Newton, El Dorado, Augusta, Andover, Rose Hill, Eureka, Madison, Kingman, Derby, Haysville, Bel Aire, Park City, Valley Center, and Wichita 216 PM CST Tue Dec 14 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 9 PM CST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 50 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of Central, South Central and Southeast Kansas. * WHEN...From 9 AM to 9 PM CST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blowing dust will be possible and would reduce visibilities making travel under these conditions hazardous. Visibilities may drop to under one mile at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ KSZ071-072-091>095-098-099-151030- /O.UPG.KICT.HW.A.0004.211215T1500Z-211216T0300Z/ /O.NEW.KICT.WI.Y.0020.211215T1500Z-211216T0300Z/ Woodson-Allen-Harper-Sumner-Cowley-Elk-Wilson-Chautauqua- Montgomery- Including the cities of Yates Center, Iola, Humboldt, Anthony, Harper, Attica, Wellington, Winfield, Arkansas City, Howard, Moline, Longton, Grenola, Neodesha, Fredonia, Sedan, Cedar Vale, Coffeyville, and Independence 216 PM CST Tue Dec 14 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 9 PM CST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Woodson, Allen, Harper, Sumner, Cowley, Elk, Wilson, Chautauqua and Montgomery Counties. * WHEN...From 9 AM to 9 PM CST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blowing dust will be possible and would reduce visibilities making travel under these conditions hazardous. Visibilities may drop to under one mile at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ KSZ096-100-151030- /O.NEW.KICT.WI.Y.0020.211215T1500Z-211216T0300Z/ Neosho-Labette- Including the cities of Chanute and Parsons 216 PM CST Tue Dec 14 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 9 PM CST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Neosho and Labette Counties. * WHEN...From 9 AM to 9 PM CST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blowing dust will be possible and would reduce visibilities making travel under these conditions hazardous. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ Ketcham
460 WWUS73 KICT 150901 NPWICT URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wichita KS 301 AM CST Wed Dec 15 2021 KSZ091>094-098-152315- /O.UPG.KICT.WI.Y.0020.211215T1500Z-211216T0300Z/ /O.EXA.KICT.HW.W.0006.211215T1500Z-211216T0300Z/ Harper-Sumner-Cowley-Elk-Chautauqua- Including the cities of Anthony, Harper, Attica, Wellington, Winfield, Arkansas City, Howard, Moline, Longton, Grenola, Sedan, and Cedar Vale 301 AM CST Wed Dec 15 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 9 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Harper, Sumner, Cowley, Elk and Chautauqua Counties. * WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 9 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blowing dust will be possible and would reduce visibilities making travel under these conditions hazardous. Visibilities may drop to under one mile at times. 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. && $$ KSZ032-033-047>053-067>070-082-083-152315- /O.CON.KICT.HW.W.0006.211215T1500Z-211216T0300Z/ Russell-Lincoln-Barton-Ellsworth-Saline-Rice-McPherson-Marion- Chase-Reno-Harvey-Butler-Greenwood-Kingman-Sedgwick- Including the cities of Russell, Lincoln, Sylvan Grove, Great Bend, Ellsworth, Wilson, Salina, Lyons, Sterling, McPherson, Hillsboro, Marion, Peabody, Cottonwood Falls, Strong City, Hutchinson, Newton, El Dorado, Augusta, Andover, Rose Hill, Eureka, Madison, Kingman, Derby, Haysville, Bel Aire, Park City, Valley Center, and Wichita 301 AM CST Wed Dec 15 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 9 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of Central, South Central and Southeast Kansas. * WHEN...From 9 AM to 9 PM CST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blowing dust will be possible and would reduce visibilities making travel under these conditions hazardous. Visibilities may drop to under one mile at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ KSZ071-072-095-096-099-100-152315- /O.CON.KICT.WI.Y.0020.211215T1500Z-211216T0300Z/ Woodson-Allen-Wilson-Neosho-Montgomery-Labette- Including the cities of Yates Center, Iola, Humboldt, Neodesha, Fredonia, Chanute, Coffeyville, Independence, and Parsons 301 AM CST Wed Dec 15 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 9 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Far southeast Kansas. * WHEN...From 9 AM to 9 PM CST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blowing dust will be possible and would reduce visibilities making travel under these conditions hazardous. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$
468 WWUS73 KICT 151748 NPWICT URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wichita KS 1148 AM CST Wed Dec 15 2021 KSZ032-033-047>050-160300- /O.NEW.KICT.DU.Y.0001.211215T1800Z-211215T2200Z/ /O.CON.KICT.HW.W.0006.000000T0000Z-211216T0300Z/ Russell-Lincoln-Barton-Ellsworth-Saline-Rice- Including the cities of Russell, Lincoln, Sylvan Grove, Great Bend, Ellsworth, Wilson, Salina, Lyons, and Sterling 1148 AM CST Wed Dec 15 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS EVENING... ...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM CST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, southwest winds 35 to 55 mph with gusts up to 70 mph. For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between one quarter mile and one mile in blowing dust expected. * WHERE...Russell, Lincoln, Barton, Ellsworth, Saline and Rice Counties. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 9 PM CST this evening. For the Blowing Dust Advisory, until 4 PM CST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility. Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The blowing dust will create rapidly deteriorating visibilities making driving dangerous. Slow down and give yourself time to react to changes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... The Kansas Department of Health and Environment. Bureau of Air, recommends that you take preventative measures during this dust event, such as staying indoors or wearing protective breathing masks if outside. High dust concentrations can cause respiratory problems, decrease lung activity, aggravate asthma and lead to potential heart related problems, especially with children, elderly or those with pre-existing respiratory conditions. 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. && $$ KSZ051>053-067>070-082-083-091>094-098-160300- /O.CON.KICT.HW.W.0006.000000T0000Z-211216T0300Z/ McPherson-Marion-Chase-Reno-Harvey-Butler-Greenwood-Kingman- Sedgwick-Harper-Sumner-Cowley-Elk-Chautauqua- Including the cities of McPherson, Hillsboro, Marion, Peabody, Cottonwood Falls, Strong City, Hutchinson, Newton, El Dorado, Augusta, Andover, Rose Hill, Eureka, Madison, Kingman, Derby, Haysville, Bel Aire, Park City, Valley Center, Wichita, Anthony, Harper, Attica, Wellington, Winfield, Arkansas City, Howard, Moline, Longton, Grenola, Sedan, and Cedar Vale 1148 AM CST Wed Dec 15 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of Central, South Central and Southeast Kansas. * WHEN...From 9 AM to 9 PM CST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blowing dust will be possible and would reduce visibilities making travel under these conditions hazardous. Visibilities may drop to under one mile at times. 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. && $$ KSZ071-072-095-096-099-100-160300- /O.CON.KICT.WI.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-211216T0300Z/ Woodson-Allen-Wilson-Neosho-Montgomery-Labette- Including the cities of Yates Center, Iola, Humboldt, Neodesha, Fredonia, Chanute, Coffeyville, Independence, and Parsons 1148 AM CST Wed Dec 15 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Far southeast Kansas. * WHEN...From 9 AM to 9 PM CST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blowing dust will be possible and would reduce visibilities making travel under these conditions hazardous. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ Metzger
717 WWUS73 KICT 151908 NPWICT URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wichita KS 108 PM CST Wed Dec 15 2021 KSZ051-067-068-082-083-091-092-160300- /O.EXB.KICT.DU.Y.0001.211215T2100Z-211216T0000Z/ /O.CON.KICT.HW.W.0006.000000T0000Z-211216T0300Z/ McPherson-Reno-Harvey-Kingman-Sedgwick-Harper-Sumner- Including the cities of McPherson, Hutchinson, Newton, Kingman, Derby, Haysville, Bel Aire, Park City, Valley Center, Wichita, Anthony, Harper, Attica, and Wellington 108 PM CST Wed Dec 15 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS EVENING... ...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, southwest winds 30 to 50 mph with gusts up to 70 mph. For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between one quarter mile and one mile in blowing dust expected. * WHERE...McPherson, Reno, Harvey, Kingman, Sedgwick, Harper and Sumner Counties. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 9 PM CST this evening. For the Blowing Dust Advisory, until 6 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility. Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The blowing dust will create rapidly deteriorating visibilities making driving dangerous. Slow down and give yourself time to react to changes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... The Kansas Department of Health and Environment. Bureau of Air, recommends that you take preventative measures during this dust event, such as staying indoors or wearing protective breathing masks if outside. High dust concentrations can cause respiratory problems, decrease lung activity, aggravate asthma and lead to potential heart related problems, especially with children, elderly or those with pre-existing respiratory conditions. 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. && $$ KSZ032-033-047>050-160300- /O.CON.KICT.HW.W.0006.000000T0000Z-211216T0300Z/ /O.CON.KICT.DU.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-211215T2200Z/ Russell-Lincoln-Barton-Ellsworth-Saline-Rice- Including the cities of Russell, Lincoln, Sylvan Grove, Great Bend, Ellsworth, Wilson, Salina, Lyons, and Sterling 108 PM CST Wed Dec 15 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS EVENING... ...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM CST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, southwest winds 35 to 55 mph with gusts up to 70 mph. For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between one quarter mile and one mile in blowing dust expected. * WHERE...Russell, Lincoln, Barton, Ellsworth, Saline and Rice Counties. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 9 PM CST this evening. For the Blowing Dust Advisory, until 4 PM CST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility. Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The blowing dust will create rapidly deteriorating visibilities making driving dangerous. Slow down and give yourself time to react to changes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... The Kansas Department of Health and Environment. Bureau of Air, recommends that you take preventative measures during this dust event, such as staying indoors or wearing protective breathing masks if outside. High dust concentrations can cause respiratory problems, decrease lung activity, aggravate asthma and lead to potential heart related problems, especially with children, elderly or those with pre-existing respiratory conditions. People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ KSZ052-053-069-070-093-094-098-160300- /O.CON.KICT.HW.W.0006.000000T0000Z-211216T0300Z/ Marion-Chase-Butler-Greenwood-Cowley-Elk-Chautauqua- Including the cities of Hillsboro, Marion, Peabody, Cottonwood Falls, Strong City, El Dorado, Augusta, Andover, Rose Hill, Eureka, Madison, Winfield, Arkansas City, Howard, Moline, Longton, Grenola, Sedan, and Cedar Vale 108 PM CST Wed Dec 15 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of Central, South Central and Southeast Kansas. * WHEN...From 9 AM to 9 PM CST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blowing dust will be possible and would reduce visibilities making travel under these conditions hazardous. Visibilities may drop to under one mile at times. 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. && $$ KSZ071-072-095-096-099-100-160300- /O.CON.KICT.WI.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-211216T0300Z/ Woodson-Allen-Wilson-Neosho-Montgomery-Labette- Including the cities of Yates Center, Iola, Humboldt, Neodesha, Fredonia, Chanute, Coffeyville, Independence, and Parsons 108 PM CST Wed Dec 15 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Far southeast Kansas. * WHEN...From 9 AM to 9 PM CST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blowing dust will be possible and would reduce visibilities making travel under these conditions hazardous. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ Metzger
571 WWUS73 KICT 152127 NPWICT URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wichita KS 327 PM CST Wed Dec 15 2021 KSZ032-033-047>051-067-068-082-083-091-092-160300- /O.EXT.KICT.DU.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-211216T0200Z/ /O.CON.KICT.HW.W.0006.000000T0000Z-211216T0300Z/ 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 327 PM CST Wed Dec 15 2021 ...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CST THIS EVENING... ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, southwest winds 30 to 50 mph with gusts up to 70 mph. For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between one quarter mile and one mile in blowing dust expected. * WHERE...McPherson, Reno, Harvey, Kingman, Sedgwick, Harper and Sumner Counties. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 9 PM CST this evening. For the Blowing Dust Advisory, until 8 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility. Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The blowing dust will create rapidly deteriorating visibilities making driving dangerous. Slow down and give yourself time to react to changes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... The Kansas Department of Health and Environment. Bureau of Air, recommends that you take preventative measures during this dust event, such as staying indoors or wearing protective breathing masks if outside. High dust concentrations can cause respiratory problems, decrease lung activity, aggravate asthma and lead to potential heart related problems, especially with children, elderly or those with pre-existing respiratory conditions. 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. && $$ KSZ052-053-069-070-093-160300- /O.EXB.KICT.DU.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-211216T0200Z/ /O.CON.KICT.HW.W.0006.000000T0000Z-211216T0300Z/ Marion-Chase-Butler-Greenwood-Cowley- Including the cities of Hillsboro, Marion, Peabody, Cottonwood Falls, Strong City, El Dorado, Augusta, Andover, Rose Hill, Eureka, Madison, Winfield, and Arkansas City 327 PM CST Wed Dec 15 2021 ...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CST THIS EVENING... ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between one quarter mile and one mile in blowing dust. * WHERE...Marion, Chase, Butler, Greenwood and Cowley Counties. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 9 PM CST this evening. For the Blowing Dust Advisory, until 8 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility. Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The blowing dust will create rapidly deteriorating visibilities making driving dangerous. Slow down and give yourself time to react to changes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... The Kansas Department of Health and Environment. Bureau of Air, recommends that you take preventative measures during this dust event, such as staying indoors or wearing protective breathing masks if outside. High dust concentrations can cause respiratory problems, decrease lung activity, aggravate asthma and lead to potential heart related problems, especially with children, elderly or those with pre-existing respiratory conditions. People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ KSZ094-098-160300- /O.CON.KICT.HW.W.0006.000000T0000Z-211216T0300Z/ Elk-Chautauqua- Including the cities of Howard, Moline, Longton, Grenola, Sedan, and Cedar Vale 327 PM CST Wed Dec 15 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of Central, South Central and Southeast Kansas. * WHEN...From 9 AM to 9 PM CST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blowing dust will be possible and would reduce visibilities making travel under these conditions hazardous. Visibilities may drop to under one mile at times. 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. && $$ KSZ071-072-095-096-099-100-160300- /O.CON.KICT.WI.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-211216T0300Z/ Woodson-Allen-Wilson-Neosho-Montgomery-Labette- Including the cities of Yates Center, Iola, Humboldt, Neodesha, Fredonia, Chanute, Coffeyville, Independence, and Parsons 327 PM CST Wed Dec 15 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Far southeast Kansas. * WHEN...From 9 AM to 9 PM CST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blowing dust will be possible and would reduce visibilities making travel under these conditions hazardous. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ Metzger
196 WWUS73 KICT 160202 NPWICT URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wichita KS 802 PM CST Wed Dec 15 2021 KSZ032-033-047>053-067>070-082-083-091>093-160315- /O.EXP.KICT.DU.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-211216T0200Z/ /O.CON.KICT.HW.W.0006.000000T0000Z-211216T0300Z/ Russell-Lincoln-Barton-Ellsworth-Saline-Rice-McPherson-Marion- Chase-Reno-Harvey-Butler-Greenwood-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, Eureka, Madison, Kingman, Derby, Haysville, Bel Aire, Park City, Valley Center, Wichita, Anthony, Harper, Attica, Wellington, Winfield, and Arkansas City 802 PM CST Wed Dec 15 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS EVENING... ...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED... * WHAT...West winds 10 to 20 mph will continue to diminish this evening. * WHERE...McPherson, Reno, Harvey, Kingman, Sedgwick, Harper and Sumner Counties. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 9 PM CST this evening. For the Blowing Dust Advisory, until 8 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread 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. && $$ KSZ094-098-160315- /O.CON.KICT.HW.W.0006.000000T0000Z-211216T0300Z/ Elk-Chautauqua- Including the cities of Howard, Moline, Longton, Grenola, Sedan, and Cedar Vale 802 PM CST Wed Dec 15 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of Central, South Central and Southeast Kansas. * WHEN...From 9 AM to 9 PM CST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blowing dust will be possible and would reduce visibilities making travel under these conditions hazardous. Visibilities may drop to under one mile at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ KSZ071-072-095-096-099-100-160315- /O.CON.KICT.WI.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-211216T0300Z/ Woodson-Allen-Wilson-Neosho-Montgomery-Labette- Including the cities of Yates Center, Iola, Humboldt, Neodesha, Fredonia, Chanute, Coffeyville, Independence, and Parsons 802 PM CST Wed Dec 15 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Far southeast Kansas. * WHEN...From 9 AM to 9 PM CST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blowing dust will be possible and would reduce visibilities making travel under these conditions hazardous. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$
872 WWUS73 KICT 160208 NPWICT URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wichita KS 808 PM CST Wed Dec 15 2021 KSZ032-033-047>053-067>070-082-083-091>094-098-160315- /O.CAN.KICT.HW.W.0006.000000T0000Z-211216T0300Z/ Russell-Lincoln-Barton-Ellsworth-Saline-Rice-McPherson-Marion- Chase-Reno-Harvey-Butler-Greenwood-Kingman-Sedgwick-Harper-Sumner- Cowley-Elk-Chautauqua- Including the cities of Russell, Lincoln, Sylvan Grove, Great Bend, Ellsworth, Wilson, Salina, Lyons, Sterling, McPherson, Hillsboro, Marion, Peabody, Cottonwood Falls, Strong City, Hutchinson, Newton, El Dorado, Augusta, Andover, Rose Hill, Eureka, Madison, Kingman, Derby, Haysville, Bel Aire, Park City, Valley Center, Wichita, Anthony, Harper, Attica, Wellington, Winfield, Arkansas City, Howard, Moline, Longton, Grenola, Sedan, and Cedar Vale 808 PM CST Wed Dec 15 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED... Winds have diminished and will continue to weaken as we move through the overnight hours, therefore the high wind warning has been cancelled. $$ KSZ071-072-095-096-099-100-160315- /O.CAN.KICT.WI.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-211216T0300Z/ Woodson-Allen-Wilson-Neosho-Montgomery-Labette- Including the cities of Yates Center, Iola, Humboldt, Neodesha, Fredonia, Chanute, Coffeyville, Independence, and Parsons 808 PM CST Wed Dec 15 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... Winds have diminished and will continue to weaken as we move through the overnight hours, therefore the wind advisory has been cancelled. $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS Wichita, KS issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 14, 2:16 PM CST | Wind Advisory | ICT | Allen, Chautauqua, Cowley, Elk, Harper, Labette and 5 more | 30 hr |
| Dec 14, 2:21 PM CST | Red Flag Warning | ICT | Barton, Butler, Chase, Chautauqua, Cowley, Elk and 14 more | 30 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.