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High Wind Warning 7, NWS Wichita, KS

October 23, 202214 counties in Kansas

NWS Wichita, KS issued this high wind warning at Oct 23, 2022, 2:53 AM CDT for 14 counties in Kansas. It took effect at Oct 23, 2022, 10:00 AM CDT. It was in force for 10 hr. 17 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
Oct 23, 2022, 2:53 AM CDT (07:53 UTC)
In effect from
Oct 23, 2022, 10:00 AM CDT
Expired
Oct 23, 2022, 8:10 PM CDT
In force
10 hr
Issued by
NWS Wichita, KS

Counties Barton County, KS, Ellsworth County, KS, Harper County, KS, Harvey County, KS, Kingman County, KS, Lincoln County, KS, Marion County, KS, McPherson County, KS, Reno County, KS, Rice County, KS, Russell County, KS, Saline County, KS, Sedgwick County, KS, Sumner County, KS

The radar

The Wichita radar (KICT), 74 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 07:51 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
Oct 23, 11:57 AM CDTNON-TSTM WND GST 52Wichita Eisenhower Airp, KS
Oct 23, 12:05 PM CDTNON-TSTM WND GST 523 E Hutchinson, KSMEASURED AT HUTCHINSON MUNICIPAL AIRPORT.
Oct 23, 12:09 PM CDTNON-TSTM WND GST 54Russell Airport, KS
Oct 23, 12:56 PM CDTNON-TSTM WND GST 513 Ese Bel Aire, KSMEASURED AT JABARA AIRPORT.
Oct 23, 1:23 PM CDTNON-TSTM WND GST 523 Se Maize, KSMEASURED NEAR 37TH NORTH AND RIDGE.
Oct 23, 1:41 PM CDTNON-TSTM WND GST 551 W Great Bend Airport, KSMEASURED AT GREAT BEND MUNICIPAL AIRPORT.
Oct 23, 1:48 PM CDTNON-TSTM WND GST 524 Ene Newton, KSMEASURED AT NEWTON AIRPORT.
Oct 23, 2:37 PM CDTNON-TSTM WND GST 59Great Bend Airport, KS
Oct 23, 2:39 PM CDTNON-TSTM WND GST 61Russell Airport, KSCORRECTS PREVIOUS NON-TSTM WND GST REPORT FROM RUSSELL AIRPORT.
Oct 23, 2:39 PM CDTNON-TSTM WND GST 61Russell Airport, KS
Oct 23, 3:06 PM CDTNON-TSTM WND GST 63Russell Airport, KS
Oct 23, 3:53 PM CDTNON-TSTM WND GST 583 Sw Salina, KS
Oct 23, 3:57 PM CDTNON-TSTM WND GST 593 E Hutchinson, KS
Oct 23, 3:58 PM CDTNON-TSTM WND GST 622 Sw Mcpherson, KSAWOS STATION KMPR MCPHERSON.
Oct 23, 4:26 PM CDTNON-TSTM WND GST 61Russell Airport, KS
Oct 23, 4:55 PM CDTNON-TSTM WND GST 63Mile Post 229 On I-70, KS
Oct 23, 4:57 PM CDTNON-TSTM WND GST 58Wichita Eisenhower Airp, KS

Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.

The nearest sounding before it

Dodge City, (KDDC), launched 00:00Z, 7.9 hours before the alert went out and 178 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, Dodge City, at 00:00Z on 2022-10-23Temperature 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°0°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Dodge City, at 00:00Z on 2022-10-23The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 48 square meters per square second.1939587897117Sfc1 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
4417 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
54 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
48 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
61 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

190 
WWUS73 KICT 230753
NPWICT

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wichita KS
253 AM CDT Sun Oct 23 2022

KSZ032-047-232200-
/O.UPG.KICT.HW.A.0003.221023T1500Z-221024T0100Z/
/O.NEW.KICT.HW.W.0007.221023T1500Z-221024T0100Z/
/O.CON.KICT.WI.Y.0022.221024T0100Z-221024T0600Z/
Russell-Barton-
Including the cities of Russell and Great Bend
253 AM CDT Sun Oct 23 2022

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM
CDT THIS EVENING...
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 AM
CDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, south winds 30 to 40 mph with
  gusts up to 60 mph expected. For the Wind Advisory, south winds
  20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected.

* WHERE...Russell and Barton Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, from 10 AM this morning to 8 
  PM CDT this evening. For the Wind Advisory, from 8 PM this 
  evening to 1 AM CDT Monday.

* 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.

&&

$$

KSZ033-048>053-067>072-082-083-091>096-098>100-232200-
/O.CON.KICT.WI.Y.0022.221023T1500Z-221024T0600Z/
Lincoln-Ellsworth-Saline-Rice-McPherson-Marion-Chase-Reno-Harvey-
Butler-Greenwood-Woodson-Allen-Kingman-Sedgwick-Harper-Sumner-
Cowley-Elk-Wilson-Neosho-Chautauqua-Montgomery-Labette-
Including the cities of Lincoln, Sylvan Grove, Ellsworth, Wilson,
Salina, Lyons, Sterling, McPherson, Hillsboro, Marion, Peabody, 
Cottonwood Falls, Strong City, Hutchinson, Newton, El Dorado, 
Augusta, Andover, Rose Hill, Eureka, Madison, Yates Center, Iola,
Humboldt, Kingman, Derby, Haysville, Bel Aire, Park City, 
Valley Center, Wichita, Anthony, Harper, Attica, Wellington, 
Winfield, Arkansas City, Howard, Moline, Longton, Grenola, 
Neodesha, Fredonia, Chanute, Sedan, Cedar Vale, Coffeyville, 
Independence, and Parsons
253 AM CDT Sun Oct 23 2022

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO
1 AM CDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of Central, South Central and Southeast 
  Kansas.

* WHEN...From 10 AM Sunday to 1 AM CDT Monday.

* 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
734 
WWUS73 KICT 231953
NPWICT

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wichita KS
253 PM CDT Sun Oct 23 2022

KSZ032-047-240600-
/O.NEW.KICT.DU.Y.0001.221023T1953Z-221024T0100Z/
/O.CON.KICT.HW.W.0007.000000T0000Z-221024T0100Z/
/O.CON.KICT.WI.Y.0022.221024T0100Z-221024T0600Z/
Russell-Barton-
Including the cities of Russell and Great Bend
253 PM CDT Sun Oct 23 2022

...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 AM
CDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, southwest winds 30 to 40 mph
  with gusts up to 60 mph. For the Wind Advisory, southwest winds
  20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. For the Blowing Dust
  Advisory, visibility of 2 miles or less at times.

* WHERE...Russell and Barton Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 8 PM CDT this evening. 
  For the Wind Advisory, from 8 PM this evening to 1 AM CDT 
  Monday. For the Blowing Dust Advisory, until 8 PM CDT this 
  evening.

* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility
  in blowing dirt and dust. Damaging winds will blow down tree 
  limbs and possibly some downed power lines. Some power outages 
  are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high 
  profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...If blowing dirt is encountered, please slow
  down and use headlights on low beams.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment. Bureau of Air,
recommends that you take preventative measures during this 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.

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.

&&

$$

KSZ033-048-050-240600-
/O.NEW.KICT.DU.Y.0001.221023T1953Z-221024T0100Z/
/O.CON.KICT.WI.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-221024T0600Z/
Lincoln-Ellsworth-Rice-
Including the cities of Lincoln, Sylvan Grove, Ellsworth, Wilson,
Lyons, and Sterling
253 PM CDT Sun Oct 23 2022

...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING...
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, south winds 25 to 35 mph with
  gusts up to 55 mph. For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility of
  2 miles or less at times.

* WHERE...Lincoln, Ellsworth and Rice Counties.

* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 1 AM CDT Monday. For the 
  Blowing Dust Advisory, until 8 PM CDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility
  in blowing dirt and dust. Gusty winds could blow around 
  unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few 
  power outages may result.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...If blowing dirt is encountered, please slow
  down and use headlights on low beams.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment. Bureau of Air,
recommends that you take preventative measures during this 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.

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

&&

$$

KSZ049-051>053-067>072-082-083-091>096-098>100-240600-
/O.CON.KICT.WI.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-221024T0600Z/
Saline-McPherson-Marion-Chase-Reno-Harvey-Butler-Greenwood-
Woodson-Allen-Kingman-Sedgwick-Harper-Sumner-Cowley-Elk-Wilson-
Neosho-Chautauqua-Montgomery-Labette-
Including the cities of Salina, McPherson, Hillsboro, Marion, 
Peabody, Cottonwood Falls, Strong City, Hutchinson, Newton, 
El Dorado, Augusta, Andover, Rose Hill, Eureka, Madison, 
Yates Center, Iola, Humboldt, Kingman, Derby, Haysville, 
Bel Aire, Park City, Valley Center, Wichita, Anthony, Harper, 
Attica, Wellington, Winfield, Arkansas City, Howard, Moline, 
Longton, Grenola, Neodesha, Fredonia, Chanute, Sedan, Cedar Vale,
Coffeyville, Independence, and Parsons
253 PM CDT Sun Oct 23 2022

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of Central, South Central and Southeast 
  Kansas.

* WHEN...From 10 AM Sunday to 1 AM CDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be on the lookout for patchy blowing dirt
  and dust with reduced visibility. If blowing dirt is
  encountered, please slow down and use headlights on low beams.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
928 
WWUS73 KICT 232049
NPWICT

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wichita KS
349 PM CDT Sun Oct 23 2022

KSZ032-047-240600-
/O.CON.KICT.HW.W.0007.000000T0000Z-221024T0100Z/
/O.CON.KICT.DU.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-221024T0100Z/
/O.CON.KICT.WI.Y.0022.221024T0100Z-221024T0600Z/
Russell-Barton-
Including the cities of Russell and Great Bend
349 PM CDT Sun Oct 23 2022

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...
...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 AM
CDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, southwest winds 30 to 40 mph
  with gusts up to 65 mph. For the Wind Advisory, southwest winds
  20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. For the Blowing Dust 
  Advisory, visibility of 2 miles or less at times.

* WHERE...Russell and Barton Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 8 PM CDT this evening. 
  For the Wind Advisory, from 8 PM this evening to 1 AM CDT 
  Monday. For the Blowing Dust Advisory, until 8 PM CDT this 
  evening.

* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced 
  visibility in blowing dirt and dust. Damaging winds will blow 
  down tree limbs and possibly some downed power lines. Some 
  power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment. Bureau of Air,
recommends that you take preventative measures during this 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.

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.

&&

$$

KSZ033-240600-
/O.CON.KICT.DU.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-221024T0100Z/
/O.CON.KICT.WI.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-221024T0600Z/
Lincoln-
Including the cities of Lincoln and Sylvan Grove
349 PM CDT Sun Oct 23 2022

...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, south winds 25 to 35 mph with 
  gusts up to 55 mph. For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility 
  of 2 miles or less at times.

* WHERE...Lincoln, Ellsworth and Rice Counties.

* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 1 AM CDT Monday. For the 
  Blowing Dust Advisory, until 8 PM CDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced 
  visibility in blowing dirt and dust. Gusty winds could blow 
  around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a 
  few power outages may result.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment. Bureau of Air,
recommends that you take preventative measures during this 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.

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

&&

$$

KSZ048-050-240600-
/O.CON.KICT.DU.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-221024T0100Z/
/O.CON.KICT.WI.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-221024T0600Z/
Ellsworth-Rice-
Including the cities of Ellsworth, Wilson, Lyons, and Sterling
349 PM CDT Sun Oct 23 2022

...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, south winds 25 to 35 mph with 
  gusts up to 55 mph. For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility 
  of 2 miles or less at times.

* WHERE...Lincoln, Ellsworth and Rice Counties.

* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 1 AM CDT Monday. For the 
  Blowing Dust Advisory, until 8 PM CDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced 
  visibility in blowing dirt and dust. Gusty winds could blow 
  around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a 
  few power outages may result.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment. Bureau of Air,
recommends that you take preventative measures during this 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.

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

&&

$$

KSZ070>072-082-091>096-098>100-240600-
/O.CON.KICT.WI.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-221024T0600Z/
Greenwood-Woodson-Allen-Kingman-Harper-Sumner-Cowley-Elk-Wilson-
Neosho-Chautauqua-Montgomery-Labette-
Including the cities of Eureka, Madison, Yates Center, Iola, 
Humboldt, Kingman, Anthony, Harper, Attica, Wellington, Winfield,
Arkansas City, Howard, Moline, Longton, Grenola, Neodesha, 
Fredonia, Chanute, Sedan, Cedar Vale, Coffeyville, Independence, 
and Parsons
349 PM CDT Sun Oct 23 2022

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of Central, South Central and Southeast 
  Kansas.

* WHEN...Until 1 AM CDT Monday.

* 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.

&&

$$

KSZ049-051>053-067>069-083-240600-
/O.CON.KICT.WI.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-221024T0600Z/
Saline-McPherson-Marion-Chase-Reno-Harvey-Butler-Sedgwick-
Including the cities of Salina, McPherson, Hillsboro, Marion, 
Peabody, Cottonwood Falls, Strong City, Hutchinson, Newton, 
El Dorado, Augusta, Andover, Rose Hill, Derby, Haysville, 
Bel Aire, Park City, Valley Center, and Wichita
349 PM CDT Sun Oct 23 2022

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of Central, South Central and Southeast 
  Kansas.

* WHEN...Until 1 AM CDT Monday.

* 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.

&&

$$
824 
WWUS73 KICT 232106
NPWICT

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wichita KS
406 PM CDT Sun Oct 23 2022

KSZ032-047-240600-
/O.CAN.KICT.WI.Y.0022.221024T0100Z-221024T0600Z/
/O.EXT.KICT.HW.W.0007.000000T0000Z-221024T0600Z/
/O.CON.KICT.DU.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-221024T0100Z/
Russell-Barton-
Including the cities of Russell and Great Bend
406 PM CDT Sun Oct 23 2022

...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CDT MONDAY...
...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...


* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, southwest winds 30 to 40 mph
  with gusts up to 65 mph. For the Blowing Dust Advisory, 
  visibility of 2 miles or less at times.

* WHERE...Russell and Barton Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 1 AM CDT Monday. For 
  the Blowing Dust Advisory, until 8 PM CDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced 
  visibility in blowing dirt and dust. Damaging winds will blow 
  down tree limbs and possibly some downed power lines. Some 
  power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment. Bureau of Air,
recommends that you take preventative measures during this 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.

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.

&&

$$

KSZ033-048-050-240600-
/O.UPG.KICT.WI.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-221024T0600Z/
/O.EXB.KICT.HW.W.0007.000000T0000Z-221024T0600Z/
/O.CON.KICT.DU.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-221024T0100Z/
Lincoln-Ellsworth-Rice-
Including the cities of Lincoln, Sylvan Grove, Ellsworth, Wilson,
Lyons, and Sterling
406 PM CDT Sun Oct 23 2022

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CDT MONDAY...
...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, south winds 25 to 35 mph with
  gusts up to 65 mph. For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility 
  between one quarter mile and one mile in blowing dust.

* WHERE...Lincoln, Ellsworth and Rice Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 1 AM CDT Monday. For 
  the Blowing Dust Advisory, until 8 PM CDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced 
  visibility in blowing dirt and dust. Gusty winds could blow 
  around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a 
  few power outages may result.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment. Bureau of Air,
recommends that you take preventative measures during this 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.

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.

&&

$$

KSZ049-051-052-067-068-082-083-091-092-240600-
/O.UPG.KICT.WI.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-221024T0600Z/
/O.EXB.KICT.HW.W.0007.000000T0000Z-221024T0600Z/
Saline-McPherson-Marion-Reno-Harvey-Kingman-Sedgwick-Harper-
Sumner-
Including the cities of Salina, McPherson, Hillsboro, Marion, 
Peabody, Hutchinson, Newton, Kingman, Derby, Haysville, Bel Aire,
Park City, Valley Center, Wichita, Anthony, Harper, Attica, 
and Wellington
406 PM CDT Sun Oct 23 2022

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph.

* WHERE...Saline, McPherson, Marion, Reno, Harvey, Kingman, 
  Sedgwick, Harper and Sumner Counties.

* WHEN...Until 1 AM CDT Monday.

* 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.

&&

$$

KSZ053-069>072-093>096-098>100-240600-
/O.CON.KICT.WI.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-221024T0600Z/
Chase-Butler-Greenwood-Woodson-Allen-Cowley-Elk-Wilson-Neosho-
Chautauqua-Montgomery-Labette-
Including the cities of Cottonwood Falls, Strong City, El Dorado,
Augusta, Andover, Rose Hill, Eureka, Madison, Yates Center, Iola,
Humboldt, Winfield, Arkansas City, Howard, Moline, Longton, 
Grenola, Neodesha, Fredonia, Chanute, Sedan, Cedar Vale, 
Coffeyville, Independence, and Parsons
406 PM CDT Sun Oct 23 2022

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of Central, South Central and Southeast 
  Kansas.

* WHEN...Until 1 AM CDT Monday.

* 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.

&&

$$
853 
WWUS73 KICT 240013
NPWICT

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wichita KS
713 PM CDT Sun Oct 23 2022

KSZ032-033-047-048-050-240600-
/O.CAN.KICT.DU.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-221024T0100Z/
/O.CON.KICT.HW.W.0007.000000T0000Z-221024T0600Z/
Russell-Lincoln-Barton-Ellsworth-Rice-
Including the cities of Russell, Lincoln, Sylvan Grove, 
Great Bend, Ellsworth, Wilson, Lyons, and Sterling
713 PM CDT Sun Oct 23 2022

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CDT MONDAY...
...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, southwest winds 30 to 40 mph 
  with gusts up to 65 mph. For the Blowing Dust Advisory, 
  visibility of 2 miles or less at times.

* WHERE...Russell, Lincoln, Barton, Ellsworth and Rice Counties.

* WHEN...Until 1 AM CDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced 
  visibility in blowing dirt and dust. Damaging winds will blow 
  down tree limbs and possibly some downed power lines. Some 
  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.

&&

$$

KSZ049-051-052-067-068-082-083-091-092-240600-
/O.CON.KICT.HW.W.0007.000000T0000Z-221024T0600Z/
Saline-McPherson-Marion-Reno-Harvey-Kingman-Sedgwick-Harper-
Sumner-
Including the cities of Salina, McPherson, Hillsboro, Marion, 
Peabody, Hutchinson, Newton, Kingman, Derby, Haysville, Bel Aire,
Park City, Valley Center, Wichita, Anthony, Harper, Attica, 
and Wellington
713 PM CDT Sun Oct 23 2022

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph.

* WHERE...Saline, McPherson, Marion, Reno, Harvey, Kingman, 
  Sedgwick, Harper and Sumner Counties.

* WHEN...Until 1 AM CDT Monday.

* 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.

&&

$$

KSZ053-069>072-093>096-098>100-240600-
/O.CON.KICT.WI.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-221024T0600Z/
Chase-Butler-Greenwood-Woodson-Allen-Cowley-Elk-Wilson-Neosho-
Chautauqua-Montgomery-Labette-
Including the cities of Cottonwood Falls, Strong City, El Dorado,
Augusta, Andover, Rose Hill, Eureka, Madison, Yates Center, Iola,
Humboldt, Winfield, Arkansas City, Howard, Moline, Longton, 
Grenola, Neodesha, Fredonia, Chanute, Sedan, Cedar Vale, 
Coffeyville, Independence, and Parsons
713 PM CDT Sun Oct 23 2022

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of Central, South Central and Southeast 
  Kansas.

* WHEN...Until 1 AM CDT Monday.

* 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.

&&

$$

Metzger
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WWUS73 KICT 240110
NPWICT

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wichita KS
810 PM CDT Sun Oct 23 2022

KSZ032-033-047>052-067-068-082-083-091-092-240600-
/O.CAN.KICT.HW.W.0007.000000T0000Z-221024T0600Z/
/O.EXA.KICT.WI.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-221024T0600Z/
Russell-Lincoln-Barton-Ellsworth-Saline-Rice-McPherson-Marion-
Reno-Harvey-Kingman-Sedgwick-Harper-Sumner-
Including the cities of Russell, Lincoln, Sylvan Grove, 
Great Bend, Ellsworth, Wilson, Salina, Lyons, Sterling, 
McPherson, Hillsboro, Marion, Peabody, Hutchinson, Newton, 
Kingman, Derby, Haysville, Bel Aire, Park City, Valley Center, 
Wichita, Anthony, Harper, Attica, and Wellington
810 PM CDT Sun Oct 23 2022

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CDT MONDAY...
...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

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

* WHERE...Portions of Central and South Central Kansas.

* WHEN...Until 1 AM CDT Monday.

* 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.

&&

$$

KSZ053-069>072-093>096-098>100-240600-
/O.CON.KICT.WI.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-221024T0600Z/
Chase-Butler-Greenwood-Woodson-Allen-Cowley-Elk-Wilson-Neosho-
Chautauqua-Montgomery-Labette-
Including the cities of Cottonwood Falls, Strong City, El Dorado,
Augusta, Andover, Rose Hill, Eureka, Madison, Yates Center, Iola,
Humboldt, Winfield, Arkansas City, Howard, Moline, Longton, 
Grenola, Neodesha, Fredonia, Chanute, Sedan, Cedar Vale, 
Coffeyville, Independence, and Parsons
810 PM CDT Sun Oct 23 2022

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of Central, South Central and Southeast 
  Kansas.

* WHEN...Until 1 AM CDT Monday.

* 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.

&&

$$

Metzger

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this high wind warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Wichita, KS wrote its last area forecast discussion before this high wind warning went out at Oct 23, 12:00 AM CDT, 2 hours 53 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Oct 23, 12:00 AM CDT, 2 hours 53 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Wichita KS
1200 AM CDT Sun Oct 23 2022

.SHORT TERM...(This evening through Tuesday night)
Issued at 229 PM CDT Sat Oct 22 2022

Key Details:

* A Red Flag Warning is in effect for portions of central Kansas. A
  Fire Weather Watch is in effect for portions of central and south-
  central Kansas.

* A high wind watch is in effect for Russell and Barton Counties. A
  wind advisory is in effect for the rest of the CWA.

* A conditional severe risk will be possible Sunday while beneficial
  rainfall is expected for southeast Kansas.

Water vapor imagery shows a strong upper level trough digging into
the Southwest. Multiple pieces of energy are expected to round the
larger trough. The first shortwave trough will eject into the
Central Plains on Sunday, which will lead to strong synoptic winds
of 30 to 40 mph sustained, gusts up to 60 mph, and extreme to
catastrophic grassland fire danger concerns. See fire weather
section for more details.

A highly conditional severe threat will also be present on Sunday.
Storms will likely struggle to break a capped environment, however,
with a strong surface low in the low 980s providing forcing as well
as a sharp dryline, there may be enough lift to break the cap.
Especially when the cold front meets up with the dry line. If a
storm can go there will be the potential for damaging winds up to 70
mph. The 12z NAM shows 55-70kt winds at 850mb Sunday evening and any
storm that can tap into that would likely go severe quickly due to
those strong winds mixing down. The hail and tornado risk appear low
as any storm that does go up looks to be elevated. However, the
mesoscale models do show long curved hodographs so if a storm could
get rooted in the boundary layer, it could pose a hail and tornado
risk.

A complicated setup is expected Monday into Tuesday. Models continue
to trend faster with the lead shortwave, which pushes the cold front
further east along with the rain. This continues to shift the best
rain into southeast Kansas. Rich moisture will get pulled northward
from hurricane Roslyn after it makes landfall on the Mexican coast.
Two to three inches of rain will be possible where the heaviest band
sets up.

We should see things dry out Tuesday, however the HWRF hurricane
model has shown the potential for the remnants of Roslyn to track
through Oklahoma with rain northwest of the center. Global models
continue to favor a southern track of upper low so confidence is low
in the HWRF solution, but it could be something to watch, especially
if we see the global models trend back north with the upper low.

.LONG TERM...(Wednesday through Saturday)
Issued at 229 PM CDT Sat Oct 22 2022

The active pattern looks to continue with another potential trough
this week. It's too early to tell just how impactful this trough
will be, but there's some decent agreement between location of the
trough and depth on the probabilistic models so it may be another
chance for precipitation. However, we'll likely see some changes in
the forecast after models resolve the early week trough.

Williams

&&

.AVIATION...(For the 06Z TAFS through 06Z Sunday night)
Issued at 1140 PM CDT Sat Oct 22 2022

VFR will prevail tonight with breezy southerly winds and LLWS
impacting much of the area tonight before subsiding early in the
period on Sunday. Strong southerly winds will develop across the
region on Sunday with the highest speeds impacting our central KS
counties where some blowing dust could reduce visibility at times
during the afternoon hours. Damaging wind gusts around 50 knots
will be possible. The best chance for storms is expected to arrive
after 06Z tomorrow although there remains low probabilities for
some isolated or widely scattered storms along the dryline
impacting central KS during the evening hours.

&&

.FIRE WEATHER...
Issued at 229 PM CDT Sat Oct 22 2022

Extreme to catastrophic fire danger is expected Sunday due to low
relative humidity and very strong winds. A red flag warning is in
effect for counties west of I-135 and a fire weather watch is in
effect for the counties between I-135 and the Kansas Turnpike.
Strong gusts up to 60 mph will be possible for Russell and Barton
County while gusts up to 55 mph will be possible for areas along and
west of the Turnpike.

Uncertainty exists further east of the Kansas Turnpike with relative
humidity values above 40%. It may be difficult for a fire to start,
but if a fire can get going it could spread quickly.

&&

.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
Wichita-KICT    66  87  57  63 /   0  10  50  70
Hutchinson      60  89  54  60 /   0  10  40  60
Newton          64  87  56  61 /   0  10  50  70
ElDorado        67  85  59  64 /   0  10  50  80
Winfield-KWLD   69  87  61  67 /   0  10  50  80
Russell         56  91  50  59 /   0  10  10  30
Great Bend      58  89  49  58 /   0  10  20  30
Salina          59  91  53  59 /   0  10  30  50
McPherson       60  89  54  59 /   0  10  40  60
Coffeyville     69  85  66  70 /   0  10  30  90
Chanute         69  84  65  69 /   0   0  30  90
Iola            68  84  65  69 /   0  10  30  90
Parsons-KPPF    69  84  66  69 /   0  10  30  90

&&

.ICT WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
High Wind Watch from 10 AM CDT Sunday through Sunday evening for
KSZ032-047.

Wind Advisory from 8 PM Sunday to 1 AM CDT Monday for KSZ032-047.

Wind Advisory from 10 AM Sunday to 1 AM CDT Monday for KSZ033-
048>053-067>072-082-083-091>096-098>100.

&&

SHORT TERM...CRW
LONG TERM...CRW
AVIATION...MWM
FIRE WEATHER...CRW
Hazardous weather outlook, Oct 22, 7:20 PM CDT, 7 hours 33 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Wichita KS
720 PM CDT Sat Oct 22 2022

KSZ032-033-047>053-067>072-082-083-091>096-098>100-232015-
Russell-Lincoln-Barton-Ellsworth-Saline-Rice-McPherson-Marion-Chase-
Reno-Harvey-Butler-Greenwood-Woodson-Allen-Kingman-Sedgwick-Harper-
Sumner-Cowley-Elk-Wilson-Neosho-Chautauqua-Montgomery-Labette-
720 PM CDT Sat Oct 22 2022

This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of Central Kansas,
South Central Kansas and Southeast Kansas.

.DAY ONE...Tonight

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday

Very strong and gusty south winds of 25 to 35 mph are expected
Sunday, with gusts likely exceeding 50 to 55 mph at times. This will
lead to elevated fire danger across the entire area Sunday, most
critical from central Kansas on westward, see the fire weather watch
and red flag warning for more details.

There will be a small chance for storms on Sunday. However, if a
storm can go up it will likely become severe with the main threat
being damaging winds up to 70 mph.

The potential for widespread meaningful rainfall is increasing
Monday through early Tuesday across the region, especially over
southeast Kansas. Widespread amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible,
with locally higher amounts. Please stay tuned for later forecasts.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not anticipated tonight.

&&

For a graphical version of this information, see our webpage at:
https://weather.gov/crh/ghwo?sid=ict

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Oct 23, 1:10 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementICTAllen, Chautauqua, Elk, Greenwood, Labette, Montgomery and 3 more35 min
Oct 23, 2:53 PM CDTBlowing Dust AdvisoryICTBarton, Ellsworth, Lincoln, Rice, Russell4 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; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.