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High Wind Warning 3, NWS Topeka, KS
NWS Topeka, KS issued this high wind warning at Mar 29, 2021, 2:31 PM CDT for 12 counties in Kansas. It was in force for 7 hr. 1 report came from inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The counties it named, with what was reported inside it.
The facts
- Issued
- Mar 29, 2021, 2:31 PM CDT (19:31 UTC)
- Expired
- Mar 29, 2021, 10:00 PM CDT
- In force
- 7 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Topeka, KS
Counties Clay County, KS, Coffey County, KS, Dickinson County, KS, Geary County, KS, Jackson County, KS, Lyon County, KS, Morris County, KS, Osage County, KS, Pottawatomie County, KS, Riley County, KS, Shawnee County, KS, Wabaunsee County, KS
The radar
The Topeka radar (KTWX), 11 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 19:32 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
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What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 29, 3:05 PM CDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 58 | 2 Ne Ogden, KS | ASOS STATION KMHK MANHATTAN. |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
The nearest sounding before it
Topeka, KS (KTOP), launched 12:00Z, 7.5 hours before the alert went out and 61 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
- 2323 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 36 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 281 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 375 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
075 WWUS73 KTOP 291931 NPWTOP URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Topeka KS 231 PM CDT Mon Mar 29 2021 KSZ023-024-039-300300- /O.UPG.KTOP.WI.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-210330T0200Z/ /O.NEW.KTOP.HW.W.0003.210329T1931Z-210330T0300Z/ Pottawatomie-Jackson-Shawnee- Including the cities of Wamego, St. Marys, Holton, and Topeka 231 PM CDT Mon Mar 29 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...South winds 30 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * WHERE...Pottawatomie, Jackson and Shawnee Counties. * WHEN...Until 10 PM CDT 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. && $$ KSZ021-022-035>038-054-055-058-300600- /O.UPG.KTOP.WI.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-210330T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KTOP.HW.W.0003.210329T1931Z-210330T0300Z/ Clay-Riley-Dickinson-Geary-Morris-Wabaunsee-Lyon-Osage-Coffey- Including the cities of Clay Center, Manhattan, Abilene, Herington, Junction City, Council Grove, Alma, Eskridge, Maple Hill, Alta Vista, McFarland, Harveyville, Paxico, Emporia, Osage City, Carbondale, Lyndon, Burlingame, Overbrook, Burlington, and Lebo 231 PM CDT Mon Mar 29 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...South winds 30 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * WHERE...Clay, Riley, Dickinson, Geary, Morris, Wabaunsee, Lyon, Osage and Coffey Counties. * WHEN...Until 10 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ KSZ008-020-300745- /O.EXB.KTOP.WI.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-210330T0900Z/ Republic-Cloud- Including the cities of Belleville and Concordia 231 PM CDT Mon Mar 29 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * WHERE...Republic and Cloud Counties. * 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. && $$ KSZ034-300745- /O.EXT.KTOP.WI.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-210330T0900Z/ Ottawa- Including the cities of Minneapolis and Bennington 231 PM CDT Mon Mar 29 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * WHERE...Ottawa County. * WHEN...Until 4 AM CDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ KSZ010>012-026-040-056-059-300200- /O.CON.KTOP.WI.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-210330T0200Z/ Marshall-Nemaha-Brown-Jefferson-Douglas-Franklin-Anderson- Including the cities of Marysville, Blue Rapids, Frankfort, Sabetha, Seneca, Hiawatha, Horton, Valley Falls, Oskaloosa, Perry, McLouth, Grantville, Meriden, Nortonville, Lawrence, Ottawa, and Garnett 231 PM CDT Mon Mar 29 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * WHERE...Jefferson, Douglas, Nemaha, Marshall, Brown, Anderson and Franklin Counties. * WHEN...Until 9 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. && $$
1 follow-up statement
181 WWUS73 KTOP 300259 NPWTOP URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Topeka KS 959 PM CDT Mon Mar 29 2021 KSZ021>024-035>038-301000- /O.EXP.KTOP.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210330T0300Z/ /O.EXB.KTOP.WI.Y.0007.210330T0500Z-210330T1000Z/ Clay-Riley-Pottawatomie-Jackson-Dickinson-Geary-Morris-Wabaunsee- Including the cities of Clay Center, Manhattan, Wamego, St. Marys, Holton, Abilene, Herington, Junction City, Council Grove, Alma, Eskridge, Maple Hill, Alta Vista, McFarland, Harveyville, and Paxico 959 PM CDT Mon Mar 29 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM CDT TUESDAY... ...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 10 PM CDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected, then becoming northwest in the wake of a cold front during the overnight hours. * WHERE...Clay, Riley, Pottawatomie, Jackson, Dickinson, Geary, Morris and Wabaunsee Counties. * WHEN...Until 5 AM CDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ KSZ039-054-055-058-300400- /O.EXP.KTOP.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210330T0300Z/ Shawnee-Lyon-Osage-Coffey- Including the cities of Topeka, Emporia, Osage City, Carbondale, Lyndon, Burlingame, Overbrook, Burlington, and Lebo 959 PM CDT Mon Mar 29 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 10 PM CDT THIS EVENING... Strong southerly winds with gusts to 60 mph are no longer expected so the High Wind Warning will be allowed to expire. $$ KSZ010>012-301000- /O.NEW.KTOP.WI.Y.0008.210330T0500Z-210330T1000Z/ Marshall-Nemaha-Brown- Including the cities of Marysville, Blue Rapids, Frankfort, Sabetha, Seneca, Hiawatha, and Horton 959 PM CDT Mon Mar 29 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM CDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected, then becoming northwest in the wake of a cold front during the overnight hours. * WHERE...Marshall, Nemaha and Brown Counties. * WHEN...Until 5 AM CDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ KSZ009-301000- /O.EXB.KTOP.WI.Y.0007.210330T0500Z-210330T1000Z/ Washington- Including the cities of Washington, Hanover, Clifton, Linn, and Greenleaf 959 PM CDT Mon Mar 29 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM CDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...North winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Washington County. * WHEN...Until 5 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. && $$ KSZ008-020-034-300900- /O.CON.KTOP.WI.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-210330T0900Z/ Republic-Cloud-Ottawa- Including the cities of Belleville, Concordia, Minneapolis, and Bennington 959 PM CDT Mon Mar 29 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * WHERE...Cloud, Republic and Ottawa Counties. * WHEN...Until 4 AM CDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$
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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; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.