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Wind Advisory 7, NWS Wichita, KS

March 29, 202126 counties in Kansas

NWS Wichita, KS issued this wind advisory at Mar 29, 2021, 3:44 AM CDT for 26 counties in Kansas. It took effect at Mar 29, 2021, 12:00 PM CDT. It was in force for 16 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Mar 29, 2021, 3:44 AM CDT (08:44 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 29, 2021, 12:00 PM CDT
Expired
Mar 30, 2021, 4:00 AM CDT
In force
16 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 08:46 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, 8.7 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 2021-03-29Temperature 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 2021-03-29The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 39 square meters per square second.19395878Sfc1 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
2550 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
42 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
39 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
175 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

848 
WWUS73 KICT 290844
NPWICT

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wichita KS
344 AM CDT Mon Mar 29 2021

KSZ051>053-067>070-082-083-091>093-292245-
/O.UPG.KICT.HW.A.0003.210329T1700Z-210330T0900Z/
/O.NEW.KICT.HW.W.0003.210329T1700Z-210330T0300Z/
McPherson-Marion-Chase-Reno-Harvey-Butler-Greenwood-Kingman-
Sedgwick-Harper-Sumner-Cowley-
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, and Arkansas City
344 AM CDT Mon Mar 29 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 10 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...South winds 35 to 40 mph with gusts 50 to 60 mph expected.

* WHEN...From noon today to 10 PM CDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
  Power outages are possible. 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.

&&

$$

KSZ032-033-047>050-071-072-094>096-098>100-292245-
/O.UPG.KICT.HW.A.0003.210329T1700Z-210330T0900Z/
/O.NEW.KICT.WI.Y.0007.210329T1700Z-210330T0300Z/
Russell-Lincoln-Barton-Ellsworth-Saline-Rice-Woodson-Allen-Elk-
Wilson-Neosho-Chautauqua-Montgomery-Labette-
Including the cities of Russell, Lincoln, Sylvan Grove, 
Great Bend, Ellsworth, Wilson, Salina, Lyons, Sterling, 
Yates Center, Iola, Humboldt, Howard, Moline, Longton, Grenola, 
Neodesha, Fredonia, Chanute, Sedan, Cedar Vale, Coffeyville, 
Independence, and Parsons
344 AM CDT Mon Mar 29 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 10 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHEN...From noon today to 10 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. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$
3 follow-up statements
928 
WWUS73 KICT 292007
NPWICT

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wichita KS
307 PM CDT Mon Mar 29 2021

KSZ032-033-047>050-300900-
/O.NEW.KICT.HW.W.0004.210330T0500Z-210330T0900Z/
/O.CON.KICT.WI.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-210330T0300Z/
Russell-Lincoln-Barton-Ellsworth-Saline-Rice-
Including the cities of Russell, Lincoln, Sylvan Grove, 
Great Bend, Ellsworth, Wilson, Salina, Lyons, and Sterling
307 PM CDT Mon Mar 29 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 4 AM CDT
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 30 to 40 mph
  with gusts up to 55 mph expected. For the Wind Advisory, south
  winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* WHERE...Russell, Lincoln, Barton, Ellsworth, Saline and Rice 
  Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, from midnight tonight to 4 
  AM CDT Tuesday. For the Wind Advisory, until 10 PM CDT this 
  evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down tree limbs and power
  lines. Power outages are possible. 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.

&&

$$

KSZ051>053-067>070-082-083-091>093-300300-
/O.CON.KICT.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210330T0300Z/
McPherson-Marion-Chase-Reno-Harvey-Butler-Greenwood-Kingman-
Sedgwick-Harper-Sumner-Cowley-
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, and Arkansas City
307 PM CDT Mon Mar 29 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts 50 to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHEN...through 10 PM CDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down tree limbs and power 
  lines. Power outages are possible. 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.

&&

$$

KSZ071-072-094>096-098>100-300300-
/O.CON.KICT.WI.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-210330T0300Z/
Woodson-Allen-Elk-Wilson-Neosho-Chautauqua-Montgomery-Labette-
Including the cities of Yates Center, Iola, Humboldt, Howard, 
Moline, Longton, Grenola, Neodesha, Fredonia, Chanute, Sedan, 
Cedar Vale, Coffeyville, Independence, and Parsons
307 PM CDT Mon Mar 29 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHEN...through 10 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. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$
321 
WWUS73 KICT 300059
NPWICT

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wichita KS
759 PM CDT Mon Mar 29 2021

KSZ032-033-047>050-300900-
/O.EXT.KICT.HW.W.0004.210330T0300Z-210330T0900Z/
/O.CON.KICT.WI.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-210330T0300Z/
Russell-Lincoln-Barton-Ellsworth-Saline-Rice-
Including the cities of Russell, Lincoln, Sylvan Grove, 
Great Bend, Ellsworth, Wilson, Salina, Lyons, and Sterling
759 PM CDT Mon Mar 29 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM CDT THIS EVENING
UNTIL 4 AM CDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 30 to 40 mph
  with gusts up to 60 mph expected later this evening through
  early Tuesday morning. For the Wind Advisory, south winds 25 to
  35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph early this evening.

* WHERE...Russell, Lincoln, Barton, Ellsworth, Saline and Rice 
  Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, from 10 PM CDT this evening until
  4 AM CDT Tuesday. For the Wind Advisory, until 10 PM CDT this 
  evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down tree limbs and power 
  lines. Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles along Interstate 70.

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.

&&

$$

Martin

KSZ051>053-067>070-082-083-091>093-300300-
/O.CON.KICT.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210330T0300Z/
McPherson-Marion-Chase-Reno-Harvey-Butler-Greenwood-Kingman-
Sedgwick-Harper-Sumner-Cowley-
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, and Arkansas City
759 PM CDT Mon Mar 29 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts 50 to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...South-Central Kansas.

* WHEN...Through 10 PM CDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down tree limbs and power
  lines. Power outages are possible. 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.

&&

$$

Martin

KSZ071-072-094>096-098>100-300300-
/O.CON.KICT.WI.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-210330T0300Z/
Woodson-Allen-Elk-Wilson-Neosho-Chautauqua-Montgomery-Labette-
Including the cities of Yates Center, Iola, Humboldt, Howard, 
Moline, Longton, Grenola, Neodesha, Fredonia, Chanute, Sedan, 
Cedar Vale, Coffeyville, Independence, and Parsons
759 PM CDT Mon Mar 29 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Southeast Kansas.

* WHEN...Through 10 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. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

Martin
655 
WWUS73 KICT 300300
NPWICT

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wichita KS
1000 PM CDT Mon Mar 29 2021

KSZ051>053-067>070-082-083-091>093-300900-
/O.EXP.KICT.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210330T0300Z/
/O.EXB.KICT.WI.Y.0007.210330T0300Z-210330T0900Z/
McPherson-Marion-Chase-Reno-Harvey-Butler-Greenwood-Kingman-
Sedgwick-Harper-Sumner-Cowley-
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, and Arkansas City
1000 PM CDT Mon Mar 29 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CDT TUESDAY...
...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 10 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts of 40 to 50 mph
  expected. The wind will shift around to the north after
  Midnight.

* WHERE...South Central Kansas.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM CDT Tuesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

Martin

KSZ032-033-047>050-300900-
/O.EXP.KICT.WI.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-210330T0300Z/
/O.CON.KICT.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210330T0900Z/
Russell-Lincoln-Barton-Ellsworth-Saline-Rice-
Including the cities of Russell, Lincoln, Sylvan Grove, 
Great Bend, Ellsworth, Wilson, Salina, Lyons, and Sterling
1000 PM CDT Mon Mar 29 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CDT TUESDAY...
...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 10 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts of 50 to 65 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Russell, Lincoln, Barton, Ellsworth, Saline and Rice 
  Counties.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM CDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds may damage trees and power lines. Power
  outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for
  high profile vehicles along west to east roads, like Interstate
  70.

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.

&&

$$

Martin

KSZ071-072-094>096-098>100-300400-
/O.EXP.KICT.WI.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-210330T0300Z/
Woodson-Allen-Elk-Wilson-Neosho-Chautauqua-Montgomery-Labette-
Including the cities of Yates Center, Iola, Humboldt, Howard, 
Moline, Longton, Grenola, Neodesha, Fredonia, Chanute, Sedan, 
Cedar Vale, Coffeyville, Independence, and Parsons
1000 PM CDT Mon Mar 29 2021

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 10 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

South winds will continue to gust up to 40 mph through tonight,
but the threat of higher wind gusts is expected to continue to
decrease.

$$

Martin

The office that day

Everything else NWS Wichita, KS issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 29, 3:44 AM CDTHigh Wind WarningICTButler, Chase, Cowley, Greenwood, Harper, Harvey and 6 more18 hr
Mar 29, 3:07 PM CDTHigh Wind WarningICTBarton, Ellsworth, Lincoln, Rice, Russell, Saline13 hr
Mar 29, 4:12 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementICTButler, Chase, Cowley, Harvey, McPherson, Marion and 2 more63 min

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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.