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High Wind Warning 2, NWS Topeka, KS

January 14, 20215 counties in Kansas

NWS Topeka, KS issued this high wind warning at Jan 14, 2021, 3:56 AM CST for 5 counties in Kansas. It took effect at Jan 14, 2021, 7:00 PM CST. It was in force for 23 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jan 14, 2021, 3:56 AM CST (09:56 UTC)
In effect from
Jan 14, 2021, 7:00 PM CST
Expired
Jan 15, 2021, 6:00 PM CST
In force
23 hr
Issued by
NWS Topeka, KS

Counties Brown County, KS, Marshall County, KS, Nemaha County, KS, Pottawatomie County, KS, Wabaunsee County, KS

The radar

The Topeka radar (KTWX), 62 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 09:54 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, 9.9 hours before the alert went out and 74 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 2021-01-14Temperature 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 2021-01-14The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 77 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
2460 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
39 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
77 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
120 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

580 
WWUS73 KTOP 140956
NPWTOP

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Topeka KS
356 AM CST Thu Jan 14 2021

KSZ022-141800-
/O.CAN.KTOP.WI.Y.0001.210114T1200Z-210115T0100Z/
/O.EXT.KTOP.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210116T0000Z/
Riley-
Including the city of Manhattan
356 AM CST Thu Jan 14 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST FRIDAY...
...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts 50 to 60 mph
  expected.

* WHERE...Riley County.

* 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.

&&

$$

KSZ010>012-023-141800-
/O.NEW.KTOP.HW.W.0002.210115T0100Z-210116T0000Z/
/O.CON.KTOP.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210114T1200Z/
/O.CON.KTOP.WI.Y.0001.210114T1200Z-210115T0100Z/
Marshall-Nemaha-Brown-Pottawatomie-
Including the cities of Marysville, Blue Rapids, Frankfort, 
Sabetha, Seneca, Hiawatha, Horton, Wamego, and St. Marys
356 AM CST Thu Jan 14 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST EARLY THIS
MORNING...
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CST THIS EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM CST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, Northwest winds of 25 to 35
  MPH with gusts of 50 to 60 mph expected. For the Wind Advisory,
  northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.

* WHERE...Marshall, Nemaha, Brown and Pottawatomie Counties.

* WHEN...For the first High Wind Warning, until 6 AM CST early 
  this morning. For the second High Wind Warning, from 7 PM this 
  evening to 6 PM CST Friday. For the Wind Advisory, until 7 PM 
  CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread 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.

&&

$$

KSZ038-141800-
/O.NEW.KTOP.HW.W.0002.210115T0100Z-210116T0000Z/
/O.CON.KTOP.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-210115T0100Z/
Wabaunsee-
Including the cities of Alma, Eskridge, Maple Hill, Alta Vista, 
McFarland, Harveyville, and Paxico
356 AM CST Thu Jan 14 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CST THIS EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM CST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 25 to 35 mph
  with gusts of 50 to 60 mph expected. For the Wind Advisory, 
  northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* WHERE...Wabaunsee County.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, from 7 PM this evening to 6 
  PM CST Friday. For the Wind Advisory, until 7 PM CST this 
  evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread 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.

&&

$$

KSZ035>037-141800-
/O.EXB.KTOP.HW.W.0001.210114T1200Z-210116T0000Z/
/O.EXT.KTOP.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-210114T1200Z/
Dickinson-Geary-Morris-
Including the cities of Abilene, Herington, Junction City, 
and Council Grove
356 AM CST Thu Jan 14 2021

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST EARLY THIS
MORNING...
...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 25 to 35 mph
  with gusts of 50 to 60 mph expected. For the Wind Advisory,
  northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gust up to 45 MPH.

* WHERE...Dickinson, Geary and Morris Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 6 PM CST Friday. For 
  the Wind Advisory, until 6 AM CST early this morning.

* 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 high winds, and avoid windows. Use caution 
if you must drive.

&&

$$

KSZ008-009-020-021-034-141800-
/O.EXT.KTOP.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210116T0000Z/
Republic-Washington-Cloud-Clay-Ottawa-
Including the cities of Belleville, Washington, Hanover, Clifton,
Linn, Greenleaf, Concordia, Clay Center, Minneapolis, 
and Bennington
356 AM CST Thu Jan 14 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts of 50 to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Republic, Cloud, Clay and Ottawa Counties.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds can blow down trees and power lines. 
  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.

&&

$$

KSZ024-141800-
/O.EXT.KTOP.WI.Y.0001.210114T1200Z-210116T0000Z/
/O.CON.KTOP.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210114T1200Z/
Jackson-
Including the city of Holton
356 AM CST Thu Jan 14 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST EARLY THIS
MORNING...
...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 25 to 35 mph
  with gusts of 50 to 60 mph expected. For the Wind Advisory,
  northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.

* WHERE...Marshall, Nemaha, Brown, Riley, Pottawatomie and 
  Jackson Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 6 AM CST early this 
  morning. For the Wind Advisory, 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.

&&

$$

KSZ056-058-059-141800-
/O.EXB.KTOP.WI.Y.0001.210114T1200Z-210116T0000Z/
Franklin-Coffey-Anderson-
Including the cities of Ottawa, Burlington, Lebo, and Garnett
356 AM CST Thu Jan 14 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts of 40 to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Franklin, Coffey and Anderson Counties.

* 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...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

KSZ026-039-040-054-055-141800-
/O.EXT.KTOP.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-210116T0000Z/
Jefferson-Shawnee-Douglas-Lyon-Osage-
Including the cities of Valley Falls, Oskaloosa, Perry, McLouth, 
Grantville, Meriden, Nortonville, Topeka, Lawrence, Emporia, 
Osage City, Carbondale, Lyndon, Burlingame, and Overbrook
356 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 of 40 to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of central, east central and northeast 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...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$
5 follow-up statements
738 
WWUS73 KTOP 141213
NPWTOP

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Topeka KS
613 AM CST Thu Jan 14 2021

KSZ010>012-023-142015-
/O.EXP.KTOP.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210114T1200Z/
/O.CON.KTOP.HW.W.0002.210115T0100Z-210116T0000Z/
/O.CON.KTOP.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-210115T0100Z/
Marshall-Nemaha-Brown-Pottawatomie-
Including the cities of Marysville, Blue Rapids, Frankfort, 
Sabetha, Seneca, Hiawatha, Horton, Wamego, and St. Marys
613 AM CST Thu Jan 14 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CST THIS EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO
6 PM CST FRIDAY...
...HIGH WIND WARNING EARLY THIS MORNING HAS EXPIRED...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 25 to 35 mph
  with gusts of 50 to 60 mph expected. For the Wind Advisory,
  northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts of 40 to 50 mph.

* WHERE...Marshall, Nemaha, Brown and Pottawatomie Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, from 7 PM this evening to 6 
  PM CST Friday. For the Wind Advisory, until 7 PM CST this 
  evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread 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.

&&

$$

KSZ024-142015-
/O.EXP.KTOP.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210114T1200Z/
/O.CON.KTOP.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-210116T0000Z/
Jackson-
Including the city of Holton
613 AM CST Thu Jan 14 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST FRIDAY...
...HIGH WIND WARNING EARLY THIS MORNING HAS EXPIRED...

* WHAT...For the high wind warning, northwest winds 25 to 35 mph
  with gusts of 50 to 60 mph. For the wind advisory 20 to 30 MPH
  with gusts of 40 to 50 MPH.

* WHERE...Marshall, Nemaha, Brown, Riley, Pottawatomie and 
  Jackson Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 6 AM CST early this 
  morning. For the Wind Advisory, 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...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

KSZ035>037-142015-
/O.EXP.KTOP.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-210114T1200Z/
/O.CON.KTOP.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210116T0000Z/
Dickinson-Geary-Morris-
Including the cities of Abilene, Herington, Junction City, 
and Council Grove
613 AM CST Thu Jan 14 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST FRIDAY...
...WIND ADVISORY EARLY THIS HAS EXPIRED...

* WHAT...For the high wind warning, northwest winds 25 to 35 mph
  with gusts of 50 to 60 MPH. For the wind advisory 20 to 30 MPH 
  with gusts of 40 to 50 MPH.

* WHERE...Dickinson, Geary and Morris Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 6 PM CST Friday. For 
  the Wind Advisory, until 6 AM CST early this morning.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread 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.

&&

$$

KSZ038-142015-
/O.CON.KTOP.HW.W.0002.210115T0100Z-210116T0000Z/
/O.CON.KTOP.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-210115T0100Z/
Wabaunsee-
Including the cities of Alma, Eskridge, Maple Hill, Alta Vista, 
McFarland, Harveyville, and Paxico
613 AM CST Thu Jan 14 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CST THIS EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO
6 PM CST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 25 to 35 mph 
  with gusts of 50 to 60 mph expected. For the Wind Advisory, 
  northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* WHERE...Wabaunsee County.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, from 7 PM this evening to 6 
  PM CST Friday. For the Wind Advisory, until 7 PM CST this 
  evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread 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.

&&

$$

KSZ008-009-020>022-034-142015-
/O.CON.KTOP.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210116T0000Z/
Republic-Washington-Cloud-Clay-Riley-Ottawa-
Including the cities of Belleville, Washington, Hanover, Clifton,
Linn, Greenleaf, Concordia, Clay Center, Manhattan, Minneapolis, 
and Bennington
613 AM CST Thu Jan 14 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts of 50 to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Republic, Cloud, Clay and Ottawa Counties.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds can blow down trees and power lines. 
  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.

&&

$$

KSZ026-039-040-054>056-058-059-142015-
/O.CON.KTOP.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-210116T0000Z/
Jefferson-Shawnee-Douglas-Lyon-Osage-Franklin-Coffey-Anderson-
Including the cities of Valley Falls, Oskaloosa, Perry, McLouth, 
Grantville, Meriden, Nortonville, Topeka, Lawrence, Emporia, 
Osage City, Carbondale, Lyndon, Burlingame, Overbrook, Ottawa, 
Burlington, Lebo, and Garnett
613 AM CST Thu Jan 14 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts of 40 to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of central, east central and northeast 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...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$
086 
WWUS73 KTOP 142007
NPWTOP

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Topeka KS
207 PM CST Thu Jan 14 2021

KSZ038-151200-
/O.CAN.KTOP.HW.W.0002.210115T0100Z-210116T0000Z/
/O.EXT.KTOP.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-210116T0000Z/
Wabaunsee-
Including the cities of Alma, Eskridge, Maple Hill, Alta Vista, 
McFarland, Harveyville, and Paxico
207 PM CST Thu Jan 14 2021

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST FRIDAY...
...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

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

* WHERE...Wabaunsee County.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

KSZ010>012-023-151200-
/O.EXT.KTOP.HW.W.0002.210115T0600Z-210116T0000Z/
/O.EXT.KTOP.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-210115T0600Z/
Marshall-Nemaha-Brown-Pottawatomie-
Including the cities of Marysville, Blue Rapids, Frankfort, 
Sabetha, Seneca, Hiawatha, Horton, Wamego, and St. Marys
207 PM CST Thu Jan 14 2021

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT...
...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 6 PM
CST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 25 to 35 mph 
  with gusts of 50 to 60 mph expected. For the Wind Advisory, 
  northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts of 40 to 50 mph.

* WHERE...Marshall, Nemaha, Brown and Pottawatomie Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, from midnight tonight to 6 
  PM CST Friday. For the Wind Advisory, until midnight CST 
  tonight.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread 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.

&&

$$

KSZ008-009-020>022-034>037-151200-
/O.CON.KTOP.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210116T0000Z/
Republic-Washington-Cloud-Clay-Riley-Ottawa-Dickinson-Geary-
Morris-
Including the cities of Belleville, Washington, Hanover, Clifton,
Linn, Greenleaf, Concordia, Clay Center, Manhattan, Minneapolis, 
Bennington, Abilene, Herington, Junction City, and Council Grove
207 PM CST Thu Jan 14 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts of 50 to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Republic, Cloud, Clay and Ottawa Counties.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds can blow down trees and power lines. 
  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.

&&

$$

KSZ024-026-039-040-054>056-058-059-151200-
/O.CON.KTOP.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-210116T0000Z/
Jackson-Jefferson-Shawnee-Douglas-Lyon-Osage-Franklin-Coffey-
Anderson-
Including the cities of Holton, Valley Falls, Oskaloosa, Perry, 
McLouth, Grantville, Meriden, Nortonville, Topeka, Lawrence, 
Emporia, Osage City, Carbondale, Lyndon, Burlingame, Overbrook, 
Ottawa, Burlington, Lebo, and Garnett
207 PM CST Thu Jan 14 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds of 20 to 30 MPH with gusts of 40 to 50 
  MPH.

* WHERE...Marshall, Nemaha, Brown, Riley, Pottawatomie and 
  Jackson Counties.

* 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...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$
316 
WWUS73 KTOP 150924
NPWTOP

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Topeka KS
324 AM CST Fri Jan 15 2021

KSZ008-009-020>022-034>037-152230-
/O.CON.KTOP.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210116T0000Z/
Republic-Washington-Cloud-Clay-Riley-Ottawa-Dickinson-Geary-
Morris-
Including the cities of Belleville, Washington, Hanover, Clifton,
Linn, Greenleaf, Concordia, Clay Center, Manhattan, Minneapolis, 
Bennington, Abilene, Herington, Junction City, and Council Grove
324 AM CST Fri Jan 15 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 MPH with gusts near 60 MPH. 

* WHERE...Much of north central and portions of east central
  Kansas.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds can blow down trees and power lines.
  Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
  Light snow is also possible and would combine with the wind to
  cause reduced visibilities. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts of
58 mph or more can lead to property damage.

&&

$$

KSZ010>012-023-152230-
/O.CON.KTOP.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210116T0000Z/
Marshall-Nemaha-Brown-Pottawatomie-
Including the cities of Marysville, Blue Rapids, Frankfort, 
Sabetha, Seneca, Hiawatha, Horton, Wamego, and St. Marys
324 AM CST Fri Jan 15 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 MPH with gusts around 55 MPH. 

* WHERE...Much of northeast Kansas

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds can blow down trees and power lines.
  Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
  Light snow is also likely and will combine with the wind to 
  cause reduced visibilities. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts of
58 mph or more can lead to property damage.

&&

$$

KSZ024-026-038>040-054>056-058-059-152230-
/O.CON.KTOP.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-210116T0000Z/
Jackson-Jefferson-Wabaunsee-Shawnee-Douglas-Lyon-Osage-Franklin-
Coffey-Anderson-
Including the cities of Holton, Valley Falls, Oskaloosa, Perry, 
McLouth, Grantville, Meriden, Nortonville, Alma, Eskridge, 
Maple Hill, Alta Vista, McFarland, Harveyville, Paxico, Topeka, 
Lawrence, Emporia, Osage City, Carbondale, Lyndon, Burlingame, 
Overbrook, Ottawa, Burlington, Lebo, and Garnett
324 AM CST Fri Jan 15 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds of 20 to 35 MPH with gusts around 50 
  MPH.

* WHERE...Much of northeast and east 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. 
  Light snow is also possible and would combine with the wind to 
  cause reduced visibilities. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$
963 
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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Topeka KS
138 PM CST Fri Jan 15 2021

KSZ008-009-020>022-034>037-160000-
/O.CON.KTOP.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210116T0000Z/
Republic-Washington-Cloud-Clay-Riley-Ottawa-Dickinson-Geary-
Morris-
Including the cities of Belleville, Washington, Hanover, Clifton,
Linn, Greenleaf, Concordia, Clay Center, Manhattan, Minneapolis, 
Bennington, Abilene, Herington, Junction City, and Council Grove
138 PM CST Fri Jan 15 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 MPH with gusts near 60 MPH.

* WHERE...Much of north central and portions of east central 
  Kansas.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds can blow down trees and power lines. 
  Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile 
  vehicles. Light snow is also possible and would combine with 
  the wind to cause 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.

&&

$$

KSZ010>012-023-160000-
/O.CON.KTOP.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210116T0000Z/
Marshall-Nemaha-Brown-Pottawatomie-
Including the cities of Marysville, Blue Rapids, Frankfort, 
Sabetha, Seneca, Hiawatha, Horton, Wamego, and St. Marys
138 PM CST Fri Jan 15 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 MPH with gusts around 55 MPH.

* WHERE...Much of northeast Kansas.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds can blow down trees and power lines. 
  Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile 
  vehicles. Light snow is also likely and will combine with the 
  wind to cause 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.

&&

$$

KSZ024-026-038>040-054>056-058-059-160000-
/O.CON.KTOP.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-210116T0000Z/
Jackson-Jefferson-Wabaunsee-Shawnee-Douglas-Lyon-Osage-Franklin-
Coffey-Anderson-
Including the cities of Holton, Valley Falls, Oskaloosa, Perry, 
McLouth, Grantville, Meriden, Nortonville, Alma, Eskridge, 
Maple Hill, Alta Vista, McFarland, Harveyville, Paxico, Topeka, 
Lawrence, Emporia, Osage City, Carbondale, Lyndon, Burlingame, 
Overbrook, Ottawa, Burlington, Lebo, and Garnett
138 PM CST Fri Jan 15 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds of 20 to 35 MPH with gusts around 50 
  MPH.

* WHERE...Much of northeast and east 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. Light snow is also possible and would combine with the 
  wind to cause reduced visibilities.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$
051 
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NPWTOP

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Topeka KS
556 PM CST Fri Jan 15 2021

KSZ008-009-020>022-034>037-160100-
/O.EXP.KTOP.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210116T0000Z/
Republic-Washington-Cloud-Clay-Riley-Ottawa-Dickinson-Geary-
Morris-
Including the cities of Belleville, Washington, Hanover, Clifton,
Linn, Greenleaf, Concordia, Clay Center, Manhattan, Minneapolis, 
Bennington, Abilene, Herington, Junction City, and Council Grove
556 PM CST Fri Jan 15 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM CST THIS EVENING...

The strong winds have subsided and will continue to gradually
decrease tonight. Therefore the High Wind Warning will be allowed
to expire at 6 PM.

$$

KSZ010>012-023-160100-
/O.EXP.KTOP.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210116T0000Z/
Marshall-Nemaha-Brown-Pottawatomie-
Including the cities of Marysville, Blue Rapids, Frankfort, 
Sabetha, Seneca, Hiawatha, Horton, Wamego, and St. Marys
556 PM CST Fri Jan 15 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM CST THIS EVENING...

The strong winds have subsided and will continue to gradually
decrease tonight. Therefore the High Wind Warning will be allowed
to expire at 6 PM.

$$

KSZ024-026-038>040-054>056-058-059-160100-
/O.EXP.KTOP.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-210116T0000Z/
Jackson-Jefferson-Wabaunsee-Shawnee-Douglas-Lyon-Osage-Franklin-
Coffey-Anderson-
Including the cities of Holton, Valley Falls, Oskaloosa, Perry, 
McLouth, Grantville, Meriden, Nortonville, Alma, Eskridge, 
Maple Hill, Alta Vista, McFarland, Harveyville, Paxico, Topeka, 
Lawrence, Emporia, Osage City, Carbondale, Lyndon, Burlingame, 
Overbrook, Ottawa, Burlington, Lebo, and Garnett
556 PM CST Fri Jan 15 2021

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM CST THIS EVENING...

The strong winds have subsided and will continue to gradually
decrease tonight. Therefore the Wind Advisory will be allowed to 
expire at 6 PM.

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jan 14, 4:03 AM CSTWinter Weather AdvisoryTOPBrown, Douglas, Franklin, Jackson, Jefferson, Marshall and 3 more38 hr

Nearby

High Wind Warnings in Kansas, 2021Every high wind warning in 2021

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.