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Wind Advisory 12, NWS Topeka, KS

April 26, 202110 counties in Kansas

NWS Topeka, KS issued this wind advisory at Apr 26, 2021, 3:04 AM CDT for 10 counties in Kansas. It took effect at Apr 26, 2021, 9:00 AM CDT. It was in force for 11 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Apr 26, 2021, 3:04 AM CDT (08:04 UTC)
In effect from
Apr 26, 2021, 9:00 AM CDT
Expired
Apr 26, 2021, 8:00 PM CDT
In force
11 hr
Issued by
NWS Topeka, KS

Counties Anderson County, KS, Coffey County, KS, Douglas County, KS, Franklin County, KS, Jefferson County, KS, Lyon County, KS, Morris County, KS, Osage County, KS, Shawnee County, KS, Wabaunsee County, KS

The radar

The Topeka radar (KTWX), 54 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 08:09 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, 8.1 hours before the alert went out and 35 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 2021-04-26Temperature 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 2021-04-26The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 108 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
2392 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
49 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
108 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
231 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

962 
WWUS73 KTOP 260804
NPWTOP

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Topeka KS
304 AM CDT Mon Apr 26 2021

KSZ037>040-054>056-058-059-261615-
/O.NEW.KTOP.WI.Y.0012.210426T1400Z-210426T2100Z/
Morris-Wabaunsee-Shawnee-Douglas-Lyon-Osage-Franklin-Coffey-
Anderson-
Including the cities of 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
304 AM CDT Mon Apr 26 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 4 PM CDT
THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts of 45 to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Morris, Wabaunsee, Shawnee, Douglas, Lyon, Osage, 
  Franklin, Coffey and Anderson Counties.

* WHEN...The strongest wind gusts will be during the mid to late
  morning today, with winds gradually decreasing by mid to late 
  afternoon. 

* 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.

&&

$$

KDS
4 follow-up statements
768 
WWUS73 KTOP 261332
NPWTOP

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Topeka KS
832 AM CDT Mon Apr 26 2021

KSZ026-262100-
/O.EXA.KTOP.WI.Y.0012.210426T1400Z-210426T2100Z/
Jefferson-
Including the cities of Valley Falls, Oskaloosa, Perry, McLouth, 
Grantville, Meriden, and Nortonville
832 AM CDT Mon Apr 26 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts of 45 to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Jefferson County.

* WHEN...The strongest wind gusts will be during the mid to late 
  morning today, with winds gradually decreasing by mid to late 
  afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$

KSZ037>040-054>056-058-059-262100-
/O.CON.KTOP.WI.Y.0012.210426T1400Z-210426T2100Z/
Morris-Wabaunsee-Shawnee-Douglas-Lyon-Osage-Franklin-Coffey-
Anderson-
Including the cities of 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
832 AM CDT Mon Apr 26 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM CDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts of 45 to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Morris, Wabaunsee, Shawnee, Douglas, Lyon, Osage, 
  Franklin, Coffey and Anderson Counties.

* WHEN...The strongest wind gusts will be during the mid to late 
  morning today, with winds gradually decreasing by mid to late 
  afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$
456 
WWUS73 KTOP 261344
NPWTOP

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Topeka KS
844 AM CDT Mon Apr 26 2021

KSZ026-037>040-054>056-058-059-262100-
/O.CON.KTOP.WI.Y.0012.210426T1400Z-210426T2100Z/
Jefferson-Morris-Wabaunsee-Shawnee-Douglas-Lyon-Osage-Franklin-
Coffey-Anderson-
Including the cities of Valley Falls, Oskaloosa, Perry, McLouth, 
Grantville, Meriden, Nortonville, 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
844 AM CDT Mon Apr 26 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM CDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts of 45 to 50 mph 
  expected. 

* WHERE...Morris, Wabaunsee, Shawnee, Douglas, Lyon, Osage, 
  Franklin, Coffey and Anderson Counties. 

* WHEN...The strongest wind gusts will be during the mid to late 
  morning today, with winds gradually decreasing by mid to late 
  afternoon. 

* 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.

&&

$$
131 
WWUS73 KTOP 262029
NPWTOP

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Topeka KS
329 PM CDT Mon Apr 26 2021

KSZ026-037>040-054>056-058-059-270100-
/O.EXT.KTOP.WI.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-210427T0100Z/
Jefferson-Morris-Wabaunsee-Shawnee-Douglas-Lyon-Osage-Franklin-
Coffey-Anderson-
Including the cities of Valley Falls, Oskaloosa, Perry, McLouth, 
Grantville, Meriden, Nortonville, 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
329 PM CDT Mon Apr 26 2021

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts of 45 to 50 mph 
  expected. 

* WHERE...Morris, Wabaunsee, Shawnee, Douglas, Lyon, Osage, 
  Franklin, Coffey and Anderson Counties. 

* WHEN...The strongest wind gusts will be during the mid to late 
  morning today, with winds gradually decreasing by mid to late 
  afternoon. 

* 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.

&&

$$
091 
WWUS73 KTOP 270057
NPWTOP

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Topeka KS
757 PM CDT Mon Apr 26 2021

KSZ026-037>040-054>056-058-059-270200-
/O.EXP.KTOP.WI.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-210427T0100Z/
Jefferson-Morris-Wabaunsee-Shawnee-Douglas-Lyon-Osage-Franklin-
Coffey-Anderson-
Including the cities of Valley Falls, Oskaloosa, Perry, McLouth, 
Grantville, Meriden, Nortonville, 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
757 PM CDT Mon Apr 26 2021

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

South winds have weakened below advisory levels, however will
remain between 10 and 20 mph sustained with gusts in excess of 30
mph at times throughout the evening.

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Apr 26, 3:15 AM CDTRed Flag WarningTOPCloud, Republic, Washington16 hr

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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.