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Wind Advisory 4, NWS Wichita, KS
NWS Wichita, KS issued this wind advisory at Mar 9, 2021, 3:23 AM CST for 26 counties in Kansas. It took effect at Mar 9, 2021, 10:55 AM CST. It was in force for 32 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Mar 9, 2021, 3:23 AM CST (09:23 UTC)
- In effect from
- Mar 9, 2021, 10:55 AM CST
- Expired
- Mar 10, 2021, 7:00 PM CST
- In force
- 32 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Wichita, KS
All 26 counties
Allen County, KS, 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, Labette County, KS, Lincoln County, KS, Marion County, KS, McPherson County, KS, Montgomery County, KS, Neosho County, KS, Reno County, KS, Rice County, KS, Russell County, KS, Saline County, KS, Sedgwick County, KS, Sumner County, KS, Wilson County, KS, Woodson County, KS
The radar
The Wichita radar (KICT), 45 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 09:26 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.
The nearest sounding before it
Topeka, KS (KTOP), launched 00:00Z, 9.4 hours before the alert went out and 172 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 2551 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 31 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 100 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 188 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
956 WWUS73 KICT 090923 NPWICT URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wichita KS 323 AM CST Tue Mar 9 2021 KSZ049-051>053-067>072-082-083-091>096-098>100-092330- /O.NEW.KICT.WI.Y.0004.210309T1800Z-210310T0000Z/ Saline-McPherson-Marion-Chase-Reno-Harvey-Butler-Greenwood- Woodson-Allen-Kingman-Sedgwick-Harper-Sumner-Cowley-Elk-Wilson- Neosho-Chautauqua-Montgomery-Labette- Including the cities of Salina, McPherson, Hillsboro, Marion, Peabody, Cottonwood Falls, Strong City, Hutchinson, Newton, El Dorado, Augusta, Andover, Rose Hill, Eureka, Madison, Yates Center, Iola, Humboldt, Kingman, Derby, Haysville, Bel Aire, Park City, Valley Center, Wichita, Anthony, Harper, Attica, Wellington, Winfield, Arkansas City, Howard, Moline, Longton, Grenola, Neodesha, Fredonia, Chanute, Sedan, Cedar Vale, Coffeyville, Independence, and Parsons 323 AM CST Tue Mar 9 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...South winds 25 to 30 mph expected. Wind gusts up to 40 mph. * WHERE...Portions of Central, South Central and Southeast Kansas. * WHEN...From noon today to 6 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...High profile vehicles should use extra caution on east and west road. Blowing dust is also a possibility during the afternoon. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ Metzger
7 follow-up statements
462 WWUS73 KICT 091655 NPWICT URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wichita KS 1055 AM CST Tue Mar 9 2021 KSZ049-051>053-067>072-082-083-091>096-098>100-100200- /O.EXT.KICT.WI.Y.0004.210309T1655Z-210310T0200Z/ Saline-McPherson-Marion-Chase-Reno-Harvey-Butler-Greenwood- Woodson-Allen-Kingman-Sedgwick-Harper-Sumner-Cowley-Elk-Wilson- Neosho-Chautauqua-Montgomery-Labette- Including the cities of Salina, McPherson, Hillsboro, Marion, Peabody, Cottonwood Falls, Strong City, Hutchinson, Newton, El Dorado, Augusta, Andover, Rose Hill, Eureka, Madison, Yates Center, Iola, Humboldt, Kingman, Derby, Haysville, Bel Aire, Park City, Valley Center, Wichita, Anthony, Harper, Attica, Wellington, Winfield, Arkansas City, Howard, Moline, Longton, Grenola, Neodesha, Fredonia, Chanute, Sedan, Cedar Vale, Coffeyville, Independence, and Parsons 1055 AM CST Tue Mar 9 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...South winds 25 to 30 mph expected, with wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph. * WHERE...Portions of Central, South Central and Southeast Kansas. * WHEN...Until 8 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High profile vehicles should use extra caution on east west roads. Blowing dust is possible during the afternoon hours, especially portions of central Kansas. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ Martin
496 WWUS73 KICT 092147 NPWICT URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wichita KS 347 PM CST Tue Mar 9 2021 KSZ032-033-047-048-050-101200- /O.EXB.KICT.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-210311T0100Z/ Russell-Lincoln-Barton-Ellsworth-Rice- Including the cities of Russell, Lincoln, Sylvan Grove, Great Bend, Ellsworth, Wilson, Lyons, and Sterling 347 PM CST Tue Mar 9 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * WHERE...Russell, Lincoln, Barton, Ellsworth and Rice Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 PM CST Wednesday. The strongest winds are expected on Wednesday from mid morning through the afternoon. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High profile vehicles should use extra caution on east west roads. Blowing dust is possible during the afternoon hours, especially portions of central Kansas. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ KSZ049-051>053-067>072-082-083-091>096-098>100-101200- /O.EXT.KICT.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-210311T0100Z/ Saline-McPherson-Marion-Chase-Reno-Harvey-Butler-Greenwood- Woodson-Allen-Kingman-Sedgwick-Harper-Sumner-Cowley-Elk-Wilson- Neosho-Chautauqua-Montgomery-Labette- Including the cities of Salina, McPherson, Hillsboro, Marion, Peabody, Cottonwood Falls, Strong City, Hutchinson, Newton, El Dorado, Augusta, Andover, Rose Hill, Eureka, Madison, Yates Center, Iola, Humboldt, Kingman, Derby, Haysville, Bel Aire, Park City, Valley Center, Wichita, Anthony, Harper, Attica, Wellington, Winfield, Arkansas City, Howard, Moline, Longton, Grenola, Neodesha, Fredonia, Chanute, Sedan, Cedar Vale, Coffeyville, Independence, and Parsons 347 PM CST Tue Mar 9 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...South winds 25 to 30 mph expected, with wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph. * WHERE...Portions of Central, South Central and Southeast Kansas. * WHEN...Until 7 PM CST Wednesday. The strongest winds are expected on Wednesday from mid morning through the afternoon. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High profile vehicles should use extra caution on east west roads. Blowing dust is possible during the afternoon hours, especially portions of central Kansas. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$
174 WWUS73 KICT 100450 NPWICT URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wichita KS 1050 PM CST Tue Mar 9 2021 KSZ032-033-047>053-067>072-082-083-091>096-098>100-101900- /O.CON.KICT.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-210311T0100Z/ Russell-Lincoln-Barton-Ellsworth-Saline-Rice-McPherson-Marion- Chase-Reno-Harvey-Butler-Greenwood-Woodson-Allen-Kingman-Sedgwick- Harper-Sumner-Cowley-Elk-Wilson-Neosho-Chautauqua-Montgomery- Labette- 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, Yates Center, Iola, Humboldt, Kingman, Derby, Haysville, Bel Aire, Park City, Valley Center, Wichita, Anthony, Harper, Attica, Wellington, Winfield, Arkansas City, Howard, Moline, Longton, Grenola, Neodesha, Fredonia, Chanute, Sedan, Cedar Vale, Coffeyville, Independence, and Parsons 1050 PM CST Tue Mar 9 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...South winds 25 to 30 mph expected, with wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph. * WHERE...Portions of Central, South Central and Southeast Kansas. * WHEN...Until 7 PM CST Wednesday. The strongest winds are expected on Wednesday from mid morning through the afternoon. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High profile vehicles should use extra caution on east west roads. Blowing dust is possible during the afternoon hours, especially portions of central Kansas. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ Ketcham
610 WWUS73 KICT 100846 NPWICT URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wichita KS 246 AM CST Wed Mar 10 2021 KSZ032-033-047>053-067>072-082-083-091>096-098>100-102300- /O.CON.KICT.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-210311T0100Z/ Russell-Lincoln-Barton-Ellsworth-Saline-Rice-McPherson-Marion- Chase-Reno-Harvey-Butler-Greenwood-Woodson-Allen-Kingman-Sedgwick- Harper-Sumner-Cowley-Elk-Wilson-Neosho-Chautauqua-Montgomery- Labette- Including the cities of Russell, Lincoln, Sylvan Grove, Great Bend, Ellsworth, Wilson, Salina, Lyons, Sterling, McPherson, Hillsboro, Marion, Peabody, Cottonwood Falls, Strong City, Hutchinson, Newton, El Dorado, Augusta, Andover, Rose Hill, Eureka, Madison, Yates Center, Iola, Humboldt, Kingman, Derby, Haysville, Bel Aire, Park City, Valley Center, Wichita, Anthony, Harper, Attica, Wellington, Winfield, Arkansas City, Howard, Moline, Longton, Grenola, Neodesha, Fredonia, Chanute, Sedan, Cedar Vale, Coffeyville, Independence, and Parsons 246 AM CST Wed Mar 10 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...South winds 25 to 30 mph expected, with wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph. * WHERE...Portions of Central, South Central and Southeast Kansas. * WHEN...Until 7 PM CST Wednesday. The strongest winds are expected on Wednesday from mid morning through the afternoon. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High profile vehicles should use extra caution on east west roads. Blowing dust is possible during the afternoon hours, especially portions of central Kansas. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ Metzger
488 WWUS73 KICT 101609 NPWICT URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wichita KS 1009 AM CST Wed Mar 10 2021 KSZ032-033-047>053-067>072-082-083-091>096-098>100-110100- /O.CON.KICT.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-210311T0100Z/ Russell-Lincoln-Barton-Ellsworth-Saline-Rice-McPherson-Marion- Chase-Reno-Harvey-Butler-Greenwood-Woodson-Allen-Kingman-Sedgwick- Harper-Sumner-Cowley-Elk-Wilson-Neosho-Chautauqua-Montgomery- Labette- 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, Yates Center, Iola, Humboldt, Kingman, Derby, Haysville, Bel Aire, Park City, Valley Center, Wichita, Anthony, Harper, Attica, Wellington, Winfield, Arkansas City, Howard, Moline, Longton, Grenola, Neodesha, Fredonia, Chanute, Sedan, Cedar Vale, Coffeyville, Independence, and Parsons 1009 AM CST Wed Mar 10 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph expected, with wind gusts of 45 to 55 mph. * WHERE...Portions of Central, South Central and Southeast Kansas. * WHEN...Until 7 PM CST Wednesday. The greatest risk of 50 to 55 mph wind gusts will occur through early afternoon, with 40 to 50 mph wind gusts for the remainder of the afternoon and early evening hours. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High profile vehicles should use extra caution on east west roads. Blowing dust is possible during the afternoon hours, especially portions of central Kansas. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ Martin
477 WWUS73 KICT 102127 NPWICT URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wichita KS 327 PM CST Wed Mar 10 2021 KSZ032-033-047>053-067>072-082-083-091>096-098>100-110100- /O.CON.KICT.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-210311T0100Z/ Russell-Lincoln-Barton-Ellsworth-Saline-Rice-McPherson-Marion- Chase-Reno-Harvey-Butler-Greenwood-Woodson-Allen-Kingman-Sedgwick- Harper-Sumner-Cowley-Elk-Wilson-Neosho-Chautauqua-Montgomery- Labette- Including the cities of Russell, Lincoln, Sylvan Grove, Great Bend, Ellsworth, Wilson, Salina, Lyons, Sterling, McPherson, Hillsboro, Marion, Peabody, Cottonwood Falls, Strong City, Hutchinson, Newton, El Dorado, Augusta, Andover, Rose Hill, Eureka, Madison, Yates Center, Iola, Humboldt, Kingman, Derby, Haysville, Bel Aire, Park City, Valley Center, Wichita, Anthony, Harper, Attica, Wellington, Winfield, Arkansas City, Howard, Moline, Longton, Grenola, Neodesha, Fredonia, Chanute, Sedan, Cedar Vale, Coffeyville, Independence, and Parsons 327 PM CST Wed Mar 10 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph expected, with wind gusts of 45 to 55 mph. * WHERE...Portions of Central, South Central and Southeast Kansas. * WHEN...Until 7 PM CST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High profile vehicles should use extra caution on east west roads. Blowing dust is possible during the afternoon hours, especially portions of central Kansas. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$
037 WWUS73 KICT 110057 NPWICT URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wichita KS 657 PM CST Wed Mar 10 2021 KSZ032-033-047>053-067>072-082-083-091>096-098>100-110200- /O.EXP.KICT.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-210311T0100Z/ Russell-Lincoln-Barton-Ellsworth-Saline-Rice-McPherson-Marion- Chase-Reno-Harvey-Butler-Greenwood-Woodson-Allen-Kingman-Sedgwick- Harper-Sumner-Cowley-Elk-Wilson-Neosho-Chautauqua-Montgomery- Labette- 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, Yates Center, Iola, Humboldt, Kingman, Derby, Haysville, Bel Aire, Park City, Valley Center, Wichita, Anthony, Harper, Attica, Wellington, Winfield, Arkansas City, Howard, Moline, Longton, Grenola, Neodesha, Fredonia, Chanute, Sedan, Cedar Vale, Coffeyville, Independence, and Parsons 657 PM CST Wed Mar 10 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 7 PM CST THIS EVENING... The strong winds have subsided early this evening. Therefore the wind advisory will be allowed to expire. $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS Wichita, KS issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 9, 3:25 AM CST | Fire Weather Watch | ICT | Barton, Butler, Chase, Ellsworth, Harvey, Kingman and 7 more | 12 hr |
| Mar 9, 3:47 PM CST | Fire Weather Watch | ICT | Allen, Labette, Montgomery, Neosho | 11 hr |
| Mar 9, 3:47 PM CST | Red Flag Warning | ICT | Barton, Butler, Chase, Chautauqua, Cowley, Elk and 16 more | 27 hr |
Nearby
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.