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Wind Advisory 7, NWS Wichita, KS
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.
- 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
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.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 29, 3:44 AM CDT | High Wind Warning | ICT | Butler, Chase, Cowley, Greenwood, Harper, Harvey and 6 more | 18 hr |
| Mar 29, 3:07 PM CDT | High Wind Warning | ICT | Barton, Ellsworth, Lincoln, Rice, Russell, Saline | 13 hr |
| Mar 29, 4:12 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | ICT | Butler, Chase, Cowley, Harvey, McPherson, Marion and 2 more | 63 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.