Alert archive / Kansas / High Wind Warnings in 2021

High Wind Warning 4, NWS Topeka, KS

December 14, 202123 counties in Kansas

NWS Topeka, KS issued this high wind warning at Dec 14, 2021, 2:22 AM CST for 23 counties in Kansas. It took effect at Dec 15, 2021, 9:00 AM CST. It was in force for 12 hr. 60 reports 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
Dec 14, 2021, 2:22 AM CST (08:22 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 15, 2021, 9:00 AM CST
Expired
Dec 15, 2021, 9:00 PM CST
In force
12 hr
Issued by
NWS Topeka, KS
All 23 counties

Anderson County, KS, Brown County, KS, Clay County, KS, Cloud County, KS, Coffey County, KS, Dickinson County, KS, Douglas County, KS, Franklin County, KS, Geary County, KS, Jackson County, KS, Jefferson County, KS, Lyon County, KS, Marshall County, KS, Morris County, KS, Nemaha County, KS, Osage County, KS, Ottawa County, KS, Pottawatomie County, KS, Republic County, KS, Riley County, KS, Shawnee County, KS, Wabaunsee County, KS, Washington County, KS

The radar

The Topeka radar (KTWX), 16 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 08:25 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.

What was reported inside it

TimeReportWhereRemark
Dec 15, 10:45 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 552 E Clay Center, KS
Dec 15, 10:52 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 552 Ne Ogden, KSASOS STATION KMHK MANHATTAN.
Dec 15, 11:27 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 602 E Clay Center, KSMESONET STATION EW5822 CLAY CENTER.
Dec 15, 11:51 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 582 Sw Abilene, KS
Dec 15, 11:55 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 57Concordia, KSMESONET STATION K5CNC US-81 @ REPUBLICAN R. CONCORDIA.
Dec 15, 11:55 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 622 Sse Concordia, KS
Dec 15, 11:58 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 565 Ne Woodbine, KSMESONET STATION FW3077 WOODBINE.
Dec 15, 12:08 PM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 605 Ne Woodbine, KSMESONET STATION FW3077 WOODBINE.
Dec 15, 12:15 PM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 611 Wsw Morrill, KS
Dec 15, 12:32 PM CSTTSTM WND DMGTopeka, KSREPORT FROM MPING: 1-INCH TREE LIMBS BROKEN; SHINGLES BLOWN OFF.
Dec 15, 12:32 PM CSTNON-TSTM WND DMGTopeka, KSCORRECTS PREVIOUS TSTM WND DMG REPORT FROM TOPEKA. REPORT FROM MPING: 1-INCH TREE LIMBS BROKEN; SHINGLES BLOWN OFF.
Dec 15, 12:45 PM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 662 E Clay Center, KSMESONET STATION EW5822 CLAY CENTER.
Dec 15, 12:52 PM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 592 Ne Ogden, KSASOS STATION KMHK MANHATTAN.
Dec 15, 1:22 PM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 581 Ene Latimer, KSMESONET STATION UP349 1.2 E LATIMER (UPR).
Dec 15, 1:52 PM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 612 Ne Ogden, KS
Dec 15, 1:52 PM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 662 Ne Ogden, KSASOS STATION KMHK MANHATTAN.
Dec 15, 1:53 PM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 551 Wsw Berryton, KSASOS STATION KFOE TOPEKA FORBES.
Dec 15, 1:53 PM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 615 Ssw Emporia, KS
Dec 15, 1:55 PM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 602 Sse Concordia, KSASOS STATION KCNK CONCORDIA.
Dec 15, 2:02 PM CSTNON-TSTM WND DMGEnterprise, KSFENCE DAMAGE, 1-INCH TREE LIMBS DOWN, AND SHINGLE DAMAGE TO A FEW HOUSES. REPORT VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
Dec 15, 2:16 PM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 625 Ssw Emporia, KSASOS STATION KEMP EMPORIA.
Dec 15, 2:28 PM CSTTSTM WND GST 842 Ne Courtland, KSLARGE ASH TREE DOWN. BENT METAL BASKETBALL POLE IN HALF.
Dec 15, 2:31 PM CSTTSTM WND GST 672 Sse Concordia, KSCORRECTS PREVIOUS TSTM WND GST REPORT FROM 2 SSE CONCORDIA.
Dec 15, 2:31 PM CSTTSTM WND GST 672 Sse Concordia, KS.
Dec 15, 2:31 PM CSTTSTM WND GST 672 Sse Concordia, KS
Dec 15, 2:32 PM CSTTSTM WND DMG4 Ene Ada, KS4 INCH TREE LIMBS DOWN.
Dec 15, 2:34 PM CSTTSTM WND DMG5 E Delphos, KSCORRECTS PREVIOUS TSTM WND DMG REPORT FROM 5 E DELPHOS. BLOWN-OVER SEMI AT MILE MARKER 183 ON US-81. DELAYED REPORT. CORRECTED TIME BASED OFF OF RADAR.
Dec 15, 2:35 PM CSTTSTM WND GST 752 Sse Concordia, KS
Dec 15, 2:40 PM CSTTSTM WND DMGMinneapolis, KSCORRECTS PREVIOUS TSTM WND DMG REPORT FROM MINNEAPOLIS. POWER LINES AND TRANSFORMERS DOWN. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
Dec 15, 2:40 PM CSTTSTM WND DMGMinneapolis, KSPOWER LINES AND TRANSFORMERS DOWN. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
Dec 15, 2:40 PM CSTTSTM WND GST 70Culver, KS
Dec 15, 2:40 PM CSTTSTM WND GST 78Concordia, KSMESONET STATION K5CNC US-81 @ REPUBLICAN R. CONCORDIA.
Dec 15, 2:40 PM CSTNON-TSTM WND DMG3 W Emporia, KSWIND-RELATED SEMI-ROLLOVER AT INTERSTATE 35 AT MILE MARKER 133. DELAYED REPORT.
Dec 15, 2:45 PM CSTTSTM WND DMGCulver, KSTIN ROOF ROLLED BACK ON BUILDING, 6 INCH TREE LIMBS DOWN, AND FENCE DOWN.
Dec 15, 2:47 PM CSTTSTM WND DMG3 Wsw Bennington, KSCORRECTS PREVIOUS TSTM WND DMG REPORT FROM 3 WSW BENNINGTON. BLOWN-OVER SEMI AT MILE MARKER 165 ON US-81. DELAYED REPORT. TIME CORRECTED BASED ON RADAR DATA.
Dec 15, 2:53 PM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 603 Ene Topeka, KSASOS STATION KTOP TOPEKA.
Dec 15, 2:55 PM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 563 N New Strawn, KSAWOS STATION KUKL BURLINGTON.
Dec 15, 2:56 PM CSTTSTM WND DMGClyde, KSPEA SIZED HAIL, 8IN DIAMETER TREE DOWN, 0 VISIBILITY FROM BLOWING DUST AND DIRT.
Dec 15, 2:56 PM CSTTSTM WND GST 75Miltonvale, KS
Dec 15, 3:00 PM CSTTSTM WND GST 852 E Clay Center, KSMESONET STATION EW5822 CLAY CENTER.
Dec 15, 3:02 PM CSTTSTM WND DMG2 E Agenda, KSTWO 8 INCH LIMBS ARE DOWN.
Dec 15, 3:05 PM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 551 E Blue Rapids, KSMESONET STATION K5BRP US-77 @ BLUE R. BLUE RAPIDS.
Dec 15, 3:12 PM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 612 Sw Abilene, KSDELAYED REPORT: AWOS STATION KK78 ABILENE.
Dec 15, 3:14 PM CSTTSTM WND DMGMorrowville, KSDEAD TREES KNOCKED OVER, 12 INCH DIAMETER.
Dec 15, 3:18 PM CSTTSTM WND DMG1 Se Clay Center, KSMETAL GRAIN BINS DAMAGED; TIME ESTIMATED.
Dec 15, 3:39 PM CSTTSTM WND GST 591 Ene Grandview Plaza, KSAWOS STATION KFRI FT RILEY MARSHAL.
Dec 15, 3:39 PM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 775 Ene Chapman, KSDELAYED REPORT: MESONET STATION UP824 4.8 E CHAPMAN (UPR).
Dec 15, 3:45 PM CSTTSTM WND DMG2 Wnw Manhattan, KSSOCIAL MEDIA POST SHOWED HALF OF 12 INCH DIAMETER TREE BLOWN DOWN.
Dec 15, 3:47 PM CSTTSTM WND DMG1 Nw Junction City, KSMETAL SIGNS BENT, SIDING OFF BUILDINGS, DAMAGE TO HANGERS AT JUNCTION CITY AIRPORT.
Dec 15, 3:49 PM CSTTSTM WND DMGGrandview Plaza, KSEM REPORTS SEVERE DAMAGE. MOTEL ROOF BLOWN OFF AND INTO OTHER BUILDINGS, POWER OUTAGES. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
Dec 15, 3:52 PM CSTTSTM WND GST 762 Ne Ogden, KSASOS STATION KMHK MANHATTAN.
Dec 15, 3:53 PM CSTTSTM WND DMG1 Sw Herington, KS7 INCH TREE LIMB DOWN. 70 MPH WINDS.
Dec 15, 3:53 PM CSTTSTM WND DMG2 Nne Manhattan, KSDELAYED REPORT. RESIDENT IN EAST MANHATTAN SHARED PICTURES VIA SOCIAL MEDIA OF LARGE TREE BRANCHES DOWN. ALSO REPORTED ROOF SHINGLES BLOWN OFF. TIME ESTIMATED.
Dec 15, 3:53 PM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 625 Ssw Emporia, KSASOS STATION KEMP EMPORIA.
Dec 15, 3:55 PM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 621 Ne Marysville, KSASOS STATION KMYZ MARYSVILLE.
Dec 15, 3:56 PM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 941 Ene Grandview Plaza, KSAWOS STATION KFRI FT RILEY MARSHAL.
Dec 15, 3:58 PM CSTTSTM WND DMG1 Nw Manhattan, KSDELAYED REPORT FROM MPING: TREES UPROOTED OR SNAPPED; ROOF BLOWN OFF.
Dec 15, 4:00 PM CSTTSTM WND DMG3 Wsw Bennington, KSBLOWN-OVER SEMI AT MILE MARKER 165 ON US-81. DELAYED REPORT.
Dec 15, 4:00 PM CSTNON-TSTM WND DMG2 Ssw Topeka, KSWOODEN POWER POLE BROKEN AT THE BASE.
Dec 15, 4:00 PM CSTNON-TSTM WND DMG2 Ssw Topeka, KSWOODEN POWER POLE BROKEN AT THE BASE AT 29TH AND SW TOPEKA BLVD. REPORT VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.

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 00:00Z, 8.4 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.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Topeka, KS at 00:00Z on 2021-12-14Temperature 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 2021-12-14The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 336 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
2103 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
35 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
336 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
402 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

057 
WWUS73 KTOP 140822
NPWTOP

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Topeka KS
222 AM CST Tue Dec 14 2021

KSZ008>012-020>024-026-034>040-054>056-058-059-141630-
/O.UPG.KTOP.HW.A.0002.211215T1500Z-211216T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KTOP.HW.W.0004.211215T1500Z-211216T0300Z/
Republic-Washington-Marshall-Nemaha-Brown-Cloud-Clay-Riley-
Pottawatomie-Jackson-Jefferson-Ottawa-Dickinson-Geary-Morris-
Wabaunsee-Shawnee-Douglas-Lyon-Osage-Franklin-Coffey-Anderson-
Including the cities of Belleville, Washington, Hanover, Clifton,
Linn, Greenleaf, Marysville, Blue Rapids, Frankfort, Sabetha, 
Seneca, Hiawatha, Horton, Concordia, Clay Center, Manhattan, 
Wamego, St. Marys, Holton, Valley Falls, Oskaloosa, Perry, 
McLouth, Grantville, Meriden, Nortonville, Minneapolis, 
Bennington, Abilene, Herington, Junction City, Council Grove, 
Alma, Eskridge, Maple Hill, Alta Vista, McFarland, Harveyville, 
Paxico, Topeka, Lawrence, Emporia, Osage City, Carbondale, 
Lyndon, Burlingame, Overbrook, Ottawa, Burlington, Lebo, 
and Garnett
222 AM CST Tue Dec 14 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 9 PM CST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 70 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Central, east central, north central and northeast 
  Kansas.

* WHEN...From 9 AM to 9 PM CST Wednesday.

* 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. Secure loose objects or shelter objects in a safe
location prior to the onset of winds.

&&

$$
7 follow-up statements
959 
WWUS73 KTOP 141618
NPWTOP

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Topeka KS
1018 AM CST Tue Dec 14 2021

KSZ008>012-020>024-026-034>040-054>056-058-059-150030-
/O.CON.KTOP.HW.W.0004.211215T1500Z-211216T0300Z/
Republic-Washington-Marshall-Nemaha-Brown-Cloud-Clay-Riley-
Pottawatomie-Jackson-Jefferson-Ottawa-Dickinson-Geary-Morris-
Wabaunsee-Shawnee-Douglas-Lyon-Osage-Franklin-Coffey-Anderson-
Including the cities of Belleville, Washington, Hanover, Clifton,
Linn, Greenleaf, Marysville, Blue Rapids, Frankfort, Sabetha, 
Seneca, Hiawatha, Horton, Concordia, Clay Center, Manhattan, 
Wamego, St. Marys, Holton, Valley Falls, Oskaloosa, Perry, 
McLouth, Grantville, Meriden, Nortonville, Minneapolis, 
Bennington, Abilene, Herington, Junction City, Council Grove, 
Alma, Eskridge, Maple Hill, Alta Vista, McFarland, Harveyville, 
Paxico, Topeka, Lawrence, Emporia, Osage City, Carbondale, 
Lyndon, Burlingame, Overbrook, Ottawa, Burlington, Lebo, 
and Garnett
1018 AM CST Tue Dec 14 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 9 PM CST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 70 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Central, east central, north central and northeast 
  Kansas.

* WHEN...From 9 AM to 9 PM CST Wednesday.

* 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.

&&

$$
175 
WWUS73 KTOP 142107
NPWTOP

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Topeka KS
307 PM CST Tue Dec 14 2021

KSZ008>012-020>024-026-034>040-054>056-058-059-151100-
/O.CON.KTOP.HW.W.0004.211215T1500Z-211216T0300Z/
Republic-Washington-Marshall-Nemaha-Brown-Cloud-Clay-Riley-
Pottawatomie-Jackson-Jefferson-Ottawa-Dickinson-Geary-Morris-
Wabaunsee-Shawnee-Douglas-Lyon-Osage-Franklin-Coffey-Anderson-
Including the cities of Belleville, Washington, Hanover, Clifton,
Linn, Greenleaf, Marysville, Blue Rapids, Frankfort, Sabetha, 
Seneca, Hiawatha, Horton, Concordia, Clay Center, Manhattan, 
Wamego, St. Marys, Holton, Valley Falls, Oskaloosa, Perry, 
McLouth, Grantville, Meriden, Nortonville, Minneapolis, 
Bennington, Abilene, Herington, Junction City, Council Grove, 
Alma, Eskridge, Maple Hill, Alta Vista, McFarland, Harveyville, 
Paxico, Topeka, Lawrence, Emporia, Osage City, Carbondale, 
Lyndon, Burlingame, Overbrook, Ottawa, Burlington, Lebo, 
and Garnett
307 PM CST Tue Dec 14 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 9 PM CST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 70 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Central, east central, north central and northeast 
  Kansas.

* WHEN...From 9 AM to 9 PM CST Wednesday.

* 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.

&&

$$
220 
WWUS73 KTOP 150947
NPWTOP

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Topeka KS
347 AM CST Wed Dec 15 2021

KSZ008>012-020>024-026-034>040-054>056-058-059-160000-
/O.CON.KTOP.HW.W.0004.211215T1500Z-211216T0300Z/
Republic-Washington-Marshall-Nemaha-Brown-Cloud-Clay-Riley-
Pottawatomie-Jackson-Jefferson-Ottawa-Dickinson-Geary-Morris-
Wabaunsee-Shawnee-Douglas-Lyon-Osage-Franklin-Coffey-Anderson-
Including the cities of Belleville, Washington, Hanover, Clifton,
Linn, Greenleaf, Marysville, Blue Rapids, Frankfort, Sabetha, 
Seneca, Hiawatha, Horton, Concordia, Clay Center, Manhattan, 
Wamego, St. Marys, Holton, Valley Falls, Oskaloosa, Perry, 
McLouth, Grantville, Meriden, Nortonville, Minneapolis, 
Bennington, Abilene, Herington, Junction City, Council Grove, 
Alma, Eskridge, Maple Hill, Alta Vista, McFarland, Harveyville, 
Paxico, Topeka, Lawrence, Emporia, Osage City, Carbondale, 
Lyndon, Burlingame, Overbrook, Ottawa, Burlington, Lebo, 
and Garnett
347 AM CST Wed Dec 15 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO
9 PM CST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 70 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Central, east central, north central and northeast 
  Kansas.

* WHEN...From 9 AM to 9 PM CST Wednesday.

* 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. Secure loose objects or shelter objects in a safe
location prior to the onset of winds.

&&

$$
AJ
248 
WWUS73 KTOP 152101
NPWTOP

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Topeka KS
301 PM CST Wed Dec 15 2021

KSZ008-009-020-021-034-035-160300-
/O.NEW.KTOP.DU.Y.0001.211215T2101Z-211216T0000Z/
/O.CON.KTOP.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-211216T0300Z/
Republic-Washington-Cloud-Clay-Ottawa-Dickinson-
Including the cities of Belleville, Washington, Hanover, Clifton,
Linn, Greenleaf, Concordia, Clay Center, Minneapolis, Bennington,
Abilene, and Herington
301 PM CST Wed Dec 15 2021

...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, southwest winds 35 to 45 mph 
  with gusts up to 70 mph. For the Blowing Dust Advisory, 
  visibility between one quarter mile and one mile in blowing 
  dust.

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

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 9 PM CST this evening. 
  For the Blowing Dust Advisory, until 6 PM CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced
  visibility. Visibility will rapidly deteriorate in areas of
  blowing dust. 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...

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment recommends that
you take preventative measures during this blowing dust event,
such as staying indoors or wearing protective breathing masks if
outside. High dust concentrations can cause respiratory problems,
decrease lung activity, aggravate asthma, and lead to potential
heart-related problems, especially with children, elderly, or
those with pre-existing respiratory conditions.

Motorists should not drive into an area of blowing dust.
Remember, Pull Aside, Stay Alive.

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>012-022>024-026-036>040-054>056-058-059-160300-
/O.CON.KTOP.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-211216T0300Z/
Marshall-Nemaha-Brown-Riley-Pottawatomie-Jackson-Jefferson-Geary-
Morris-Wabaunsee-Shawnee-Douglas-Lyon-Osage-Franklin-Coffey-
Anderson-
Including the cities of Marysville, Blue Rapids, Frankfort, 
Sabetha, Seneca, Hiawatha, Horton, Manhattan, Wamego, St. Marys, 
Holton, Valley Falls, Oskaloosa, Perry, McLouth, Grantville, 
Meriden, Nortonville, Junction City, Council Grove, Alma, 
Eskridge, Maple Hill, Alta Vista, McFarland, Harveyville, Paxico,
Topeka, Lawrence, Emporia, Osage City, Carbondale, Lyndon, 
Burlingame, Overbrook, Ottawa, Burlington, Lebo, and Garnett
301 PM CST Wed Dec 15 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 70 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Central, east central, north central and northeast 
  Kansas.

* WHEN...From 9 AM to 9 PM CST Wednesday.

* 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.

&&

$$
016 
WWUS73 KTOP 152241
NPWTOP

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Topeka KS
441 PM CST Wed Dec 15 2021

KSZ008-009-020-021-034-035-160300-
/O.CON.KTOP.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-211216T0300Z/
/O.CON.KTOP.DU.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-211216T0000Z/
Republic-Washington-Cloud-Clay-Ottawa-Dickinson-
Including the cities of Belleville, Washington, Hanover, Clifton,
Linn, Greenleaf, Concordia, Clay Center, Minneapolis, Bennington,
Abilene, and Herington
441 PM CST Wed Dec 15 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS
EVENING...
...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, southwest winds sustained at
  35 to 55 mph with gusts up to 90 mph. For the Blowing Dust 
  Advisory, visibility between one quarter mile and one mile in 
  blowing dust. 

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

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 9 PM CST this evening. 
  For the Blowing Dust Advisory, until 6 PM CST this evening. 

* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced 
  visibility. Visibility will rapidly deteriorate in areas of 
  blowing dust. 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...

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment recommends that
you take preventative measures during this blowing dust event,
such as staying indoors or wearing protective breathing masks if
outside. High dust concentrations can cause respiratory problems,
decrease lung activity, aggravate asthma, and lead to potential
heart-related problems, especially with children, elderly, or
those with pre-existing respiratory conditions.

Motorists should not drive into an area of blowing dust.
Remember, Pull Aside, Stay Alive.

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>012-022>024-026-036>040-054>056-058-059-160300-
/O.CON.KTOP.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-211216T0300Z/
Marshall-Nemaha-Brown-Riley-Pottawatomie-Jackson-Jefferson-Geary-
Morris-Wabaunsee-Shawnee-Douglas-Lyon-Osage-Franklin-Coffey-
Anderson-
Including the cities of Marysville, Blue Rapids, Frankfort, 
Sabetha, Seneca, Hiawatha, Horton, Manhattan, Wamego, St. Marys, 
Holton, Valley Falls, Oskaloosa, Perry, McLouth, Grantville, 
Meriden, Nortonville, Junction City, Council Grove, Alma, 
Eskridge, Maple Hill, Alta Vista, McFarland, Harveyville, Paxico,
Topeka, Lawrence, Emporia, Osage City, Carbondale, Lyndon, 
Burlingame, Overbrook, Ottawa, Burlington, Lebo, and Garnett
441 PM CST Wed Dec 15 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 70 mph 
  expected. 

* WHERE...Central, east central, north central and northeast 
  Kansas. 

* WHEN...From 9 AM to 9 PM CST Wednesday.

* 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.

&&

$$
724 
WWUS73 KTOP 152351
NPWTOP

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Topeka KS
551 PM CST Wed Dec 15 2021

KSZ008-009-020-021-034-035-160300-
/O.EXP.KTOP.DU.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-211216T0000Z/
/O.CON.KTOP.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-211216T0300Z/
Republic-Washington-Cloud-Clay-Ottawa-Dickinson-
Including the cities of Belleville, Washington, Hanover, Clifton,
Linn, Greenleaf, Concordia, Clay Center, Minneapolis, Bennington,
Abilene, and Herington
551 PM CST Wed Dec 15 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS
EVENING...
...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM CST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds sustained at 35 to 55 mph with gusts up 
  to 90 mph. 

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

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 9 PM CST this evening. 
  For the Blowing Dust Advisory, until 6 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.

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>012-022>024-026-036>040-054>056-058-059-160300-
/O.CON.KTOP.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-211216T0300Z/
Marshall-Nemaha-Brown-Riley-Pottawatomie-Jackson-Jefferson-Geary-
Morris-Wabaunsee-Shawnee-Douglas-Lyon-Osage-Franklin-Coffey-
Anderson-
Including the cities of Marysville, Blue Rapids, Frankfort, 
Sabetha, Seneca, Hiawatha, Horton, Manhattan, Wamego, St. Marys, 
Holton, Valley Falls, Oskaloosa, Perry, McLouth, Grantville, 
Meriden, Nortonville, Junction City, Council Grove, Alma, 
Eskridge, Maple Hill, Alta Vista, McFarland, Harveyville, Paxico,
Topeka, Lawrence, Emporia, Osage City, Carbondale, Lyndon, 
Burlingame, Overbrook, Ottawa, Burlington, Lebo, and Garnett
551 PM CST Wed Dec 15 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 70 mph 
  expected. 

* WHERE...Central, east central, north central and northeast 
  Kansas. 

* WHEN...From 9 AM to 9 PM CST Wednesday.

* 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.

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.

&&

$$
274 
WWUS73 KTOP 160247
NPWTOP

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Topeka KS
847 PM CST Wed Dec 15 2021

KSZ008>012-020>024-026-034>040-054>056-058-059-160400-
/O.EXP.KTOP.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-211216T0300Z/
Republic-Washington-Marshall-Nemaha-Brown-Cloud-Clay-Riley-
Pottawatomie-Jackson-Jefferson-Ottawa-Dickinson-Geary-Morris-
Wabaunsee-Shawnee-Douglas-Lyon-Osage-Franklin-Coffey-Anderson-
Including the cities of Belleville, Washington, Hanover, Clifton,
Linn, Greenleaf, Marysville, Blue Rapids, Frankfort, Sabetha, 
Seneca, Hiawatha, Horton, Concordia, Clay Center, Manhattan, 
Wamego, St. Marys, Holton, Valley Falls, Oskaloosa, Perry, 
McLouth, Grantville, Meriden, Nortonville, Minneapolis, 
Bennington, Abilene, Herington, Junction City, Council Grove, 
Alma, Eskridge, Maple Hill, Alta Vista, McFarland, Harveyville, 
Paxico, Topeka, Lawrence, Emporia, Osage City, Carbondale, 
Lyndon, Burlingame, Overbrook, Ottawa, Burlington, Lebo, 
and Garnett
847 PM CST Wed Dec 15 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 9 PM CST THIS EVENING...

Winds speeds will steadily diminish this evening as they shift to
the northwest. Gusts may reach as high as 50 MPH until around 10 
PM.

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Dec 14, 2:27 AM CSTFire Weather WatchTOPBrown, Clay, Cloud, Coffey, Dickinson, Douglas and 15 more11 hr
Dec 14, 1:37 PM CSTRed Flag WarningTOPBrown, Clay, Cloud, Coffey, Dickinson, Douglas and 15 more31 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; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.