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Wind Advisory 4, NWS Topeka, KS

March 9, 202118 counties in Kansas

NWS Topeka, KS issued this wind advisory at Mar 9, 2021, 3:35 PM CST for 18 counties in Kansas. It took effect at Mar 9, 2021, 9:00 PM CST. It was in force for 21 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Mar 9, 2021, 3:35 PM CST (21:35 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 9, 2021, 9:00 PM CST
Expired
Mar 10, 2021, 6:00 PM CST
In force
21 hr
Issued by
NWS Topeka, KS

Counties Brown County, KS, Clay County, KS, Dickinson County, KS, Douglas County, KS, Franklin County, KS, Geary County, KS, Jackson County, KS, Jefferson County, KS, Marshall County, KS, Morris County, KS, Nemaha County, KS, Osage County, KS, Ottawa County, KS, Pottawatomie County, KS, Riley County, KS, Shawnee County, KS, Wabaunsee County, KS, Washington County, KS

The radar

The Topeka radar (KTWX), 23 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 21:41 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 12:00Z, 9.6 hours before the alert went out and 60 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 12:00Z on 2021-03-09Temperature 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 12:00Z on 2021-03-09The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 389 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
1730 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
45 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
389 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
474 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

309 
WWUS73 KTOP 092135
NPWTOP

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Topeka KS
335 PM CST Tue Mar 9 2021

KSZ009>012-021>024-026-034>040-055-056-101200-
/O.NEW.KTOP.WI.Y.0004.210310T0300Z-210311T0000Z/
Washington-Marshall-Nemaha-Brown-Clay-Riley-Pottawatomie-Jackson-
Jefferson-Ottawa-Dickinson-Geary-Morris-Wabaunsee-Shawnee-Douglas-
Osage-Franklin-
Including the cities of Washington, Hanover, Clifton, Linn, 
Greenleaf, Marysville, Blue Rapids, Frankfort, Sabetha, Seneca, 
Hiawatha, Horton, 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, Osage City, Carbondale, Lyndon, Burlingame, Overbrook, 
and Ottawa
335 PM CST Tue Mar 9 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM CST
WEDNESDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 6 PM CST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

KSZ054-058-059-101200-
/O.EXT.KTOP.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210311T0000Z/
Lyon-Coffey-Anderson-
Including the cities of Emporia, Burlington, Lebo, and Garnett
335 PM CST Tue Mar 9 2021

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST WEDNESDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
4 follow-up statements
480 
WWUS73 KTOP 100443
NPWTOP

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Topeka KS
1043 PM CST Tue Mar 9 2021

KSZ008-020-101245-
/O.EXA.KTOP.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210311T0000Z/
Republic-Cloud-
Including the cities of Belleville and Concordia
1043 PM CST Tue Mar 9 2021

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

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* WHERE...Republic and Cloud Counties.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST Wednesday.

* 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>012-021>024-026-034>040-055-056-101245-
/O.CON.KTOP.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-210311T0000Z/
Washington-Marshall-Nemaha-Brown-Clay-Riley-Pottawatomie-Jackson-
Jefferson-Ottawa-Dickinson-Geary-Morris-Wabaunsee-Shawnee-Douglas-
Osage-Franklin-
Including the cities of Washington, Hanover, Clifton, Linn, 
Greenleaf, Marysville, Blue Rapids, Frankfort, Sabetha, Seneca, 
Hiawatha, Horton, 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, Osage City, Carbondale, Lyndon, Burlingame, Overbrook, 
and Ottawa
1043 PM CST Tue Mar 9 2021

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

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

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

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST Wednesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

KSZ054-058-059-101245-
/O.CON.KTOP.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210311T0000Z/
Lyon-Coffey-Anderson-
Including the cities of Emporia, Burlington, Lebo, and Garnett
1043 PM CST Tue Mar 9 2021

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

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

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

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST Wednesday.

* 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.

&&

$$
936 
WWUS73 KTOP 100936
NPWTOP

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Topeka KS
336 AM CST Wed Mar 10 2021

KSZ009>012-021>024-026-034>040-055-056-102200-
/O.CON.KTOP.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-210311T0000Z/
Washington-Marshall-Nemaha-Brown-Clay-Riley-Pottawatomie-Jackson-
Jefferson-Ottawa-Dickinson-Geary-Morris-Wabaunsee-Shawnee-Douglas-
Osage-Franklin-
Including the cities of Washington, Hanover, Clifton, Linn, 
Greenleaf, Marysville, Blue Rapids, Frankfort, Sabetha, Seneca, 
Hiawatha, Horton, 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, Osage City, Carbondale, Lyndon, Burlingame, Overbrook, 
and Ottawa
336 AM CST Wed Mar 10 2021

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

* WHAT...South to southwest winds will be sustained at 20 to 35 
  mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

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

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
  Some areas of blowing dust are also possible. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

KSZ008-020-054-058-059-102200-
/O.CON.KTOP.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210311T0000Z/
Republic-Cloud-Lyon-Coffey-Anderson-
Including the cities of Belleville, Concordia, Emporia, 
Burlington, Lebo, and Garnett
336 AM CST Wed Mar 10 2021

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

* WHAT...South to southwest winds will be sustained at 20 to 35 
  mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* WHERE...Cloud, Republic, Anderson, Coffey and Lyon Counties.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
  Some areas of blowing dust are also possible. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
858 
WWUS73 KTOP 102118
NPWTOP

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Topeka KS
318 PM CST Wed Mar 10 2021

KSZ009>012-021>024-026-034>040-055-056-110000-
/O.CON.KTOP.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-210311T0000Z/
Washington-Marshall-Nemaha-Brown-Clay-Riley-Pottawatomie-Jackson-
Jefferson-Ottawa-Dickinson-Geary-Morris-Wabaunsee-Shawnee-Douglas-
Osage-Franklin-
Including the cities of Washington, Hanover, Clifton, Linn, 
Greenleaf, Marysville, Blue Rapids, Frankfort, Sabetha, Seneca, 
Hiawatha, Horton, 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, Osage City, Carbondale, Lyndon, Burlingame, Overbrook, 
and Ottawa
318 PM CST Wed Mar 10 2021

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

* WHAT...South to southwest winds will be sustained at 25 to 35 
  mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

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

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result. Some areas of blowing dust are also possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

KSZ008-020-054-058-059-110000-
/O.CON.KTOP.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210311T0000Z/
Republic-Cloud-Lyon-Coffey-Anderson-
Including the cities of Belleville, Concordia, Emporia, 
Burlington, Lebo, and Garnett
318 PM CST Wed Mar 10 2021

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

* WHAT...South to southwest winds will be sustained at 20 to 35 
  mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* WHERE...Cloud, Republic, Anderson, Coffey and Lyon Counties.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result. Some areas of blowing dust are also possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
595 
WWUS73 KTOP 102359
NPWTOP

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Topeka KS
559 PM CST Wed Mar 10 2021

KSZ009>012-021>024-026-034>040-055-056-110100-
/O.EXP.KTOP.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-210311T0000Z/
Washington-Marshall-Nemaha-Brown-Clay-Riley-Pottawatomie-Jackson-
Jefferson-Ottawa-Dickinson-Geary-Morris-Wabaunsee-Shawnee-Douglas-
Osage-Franklin-
Including the cities of Washington, Hanover, Clifton, Linn, 
Greenleaf, Marysville, Blue Rapids, Frankfort, Sabetha, Seneca, 
Hiawatha, Horton, 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, Osage City, Carbondale, Lyndon, Burlingame, Overbrook, 
and Ottawa
559 PM CST Wed Mar 10 2021

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

Winds remain gusty but have subsided below advisory criteria.

$$

KSZ008-020-054-058-059-110100-
/O.EXP.KTOP.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210311T0000Z/
Republic-Cloud-Lyon-Coffey-Anderson-
Including the cities of Belleville, Concordia, Emporia, 
Burlington, Lebo, and Garnett
559 PM CST Wed Mar 10 2021

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

Winds remain gusty but have subsided below advisory criteria.

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 9, 3:29 AM CSTWind AdvisoryTOPAnderson, Cloud, Coffey, Lyon, Republic39 hr
Mar 9, 3:38 AM CSTFire Weather WatchTOPClay, Cloud, Dickinson, Geary, Marshall, Morris and 5 more12 hr
Mar 9, 3:44 PM CSTRed Flag WarningTOPBrown, Clay, Cloud, Dickinson, Geary, Jackson and 11 more27 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.