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Wind Advisory 4, NWS Wichita, KS

March 9, 202126 counties in Kansas

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.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Topeka, KS at 00:00Z on 2021-03-09Temperature 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, Topeka, KS at 00:00Z on 2021-03-09The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 100 square meters per square second.193958Sfc1 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
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

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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.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 9, 3:25 AM CSTFire Weather WatchICTBarton, Butler, Chase, Ellsworth, Harvey, Kingman and 7 more12 hr
Mar 9, 3:47 PM CSTFire Weather WatchICTAllen, Labette, Montgomery, Neosho11 hr
Mar 9, 3:47 PM CSTRed Flag WarningICTBarton, Butler, Chase, Chautauqua, Cowley, Elk and 16 more27 hr

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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.