Alert archive / Kansas / High Wind Watches in 2021
High Wind Watch 2, NWS Wichita, KS
NWS Wichita, KS issued this high wind watch at Jan 13, 2021, 2:43 PM CST for 5 counties in Kansas. It took effect at Jan 15, 2021, 6:00 AM CST. It was in force for .
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Jan 13, 2021, 2:43 PM CST (20:43 UTC)
- In effect from
- Jan 15, 2021, 6:00 AM CST
- Expired
- Jan 14, 2021, 2:27 AM CST
- In force
- Issued by
- NWS Wichita, KS
Counties Barton County, KS, Ellsworth County, KS, Lincoln County, KS, Rice County, KS, Russell County, KS
The radar
The Wichita radar (KICT), 144 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.
The nearest sounding before it
Dodge City, (KDDC), launched 12:00Z, 8.7 hours before the alert went out and 165 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
- 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
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
2 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. && $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS Wichita, KS issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 13, 2:28 AM CST | Fire Weather Watch | ICT | Barton, Ellsworth, Harper, Harvey, Kingman, Lincoln and 8 more | 12 hr |
| Jan 13, 2:34 AM CST | High Wind Watch | ICT | Barton, Ellsworth, Lincoln, Rice, Russell | 12 hr |
| Jan 13, 2:34 AM CST | Wind Advisory | ICT | Allen, Butler, Chase, Chautauqua, Cowley, Elk and 15 more | 63 hr |
| Jan 13, 2:43 PM CST | High Wind Warning | ICT | Barton, Butler, Chase, Cowley, Ellsworth, Harper and 11 more | 51 hr |
| Jan 13, 2:43 PM CST | Wind Advisory | ICT | Butler, Chase, Cowley, Harper, Harvey, Kingman and 6 more | 12 hr |
| Jan 13, 2:49 PM CST | Fire Weather Watch | ICT | Barton, Ellsworth, Harper, Harvey, Kingman, Lincoln and 7 more | 12 hr |
| Jan 13, 2:49 PM CST | Red Flag Warning | ICT | Allen, Barton, Butler, Chase, Chautauqua, Cowley and 20 more | 27 hr |
Nearby
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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.