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High Wind Watch 2, NWS Wichita, KS

April 21, 202213 counties in Kansas

NWS Wichita, KS issued this high wind watch at Apr 21, 2022, 3:12 AM CDT for 13 counties in Kansas. It took effect at Apr 22, 2022, 10:00 PM CDT. It was in force for .

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Apr 21, 2022, 3:12 AM CDT (08:12 UTC)
In effect from
Apr 22, 2022, 10:00 PM CDT
Expired
Apr 22, 2022, 3:04 PM CDT
In force
Issued by
NWS Wichita, KS

Counties Barton County, KS, Ellsworth County, KS, Harper County, KS, Harvey County, KS, Kingman County, KS, Lincoln 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), 76 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 08:13 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

Dodge City, (KDDC), launched 00:00Z, 8.2 hours before the alert went out and 172 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 2022-04-21Temperature 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 2022-04-21The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -29 square meters per square second.1939587897Sfc1 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
2855 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
45 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-29 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
285 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

236 
WWUS73 KICT 210812
NPWICT

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wichita KS
312 AM CDT Thu Apr 21 2022

KSZ052-053-068>072-083-093>096-098>100-211400-
/O.CON.KICT.FG.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-220421T1400Z/
Marion-Chase-Harvey-Butler-Greenwood-Woodson-Allen-Sedgwick-
Cowley-Elk-Wilson-Neosho-Chautauqua-Montgomery-Labette-
Including the cities of Hillsboro, Marion, Peabody, 
Cottonwood Falls, Strong City, Newton, El Dorado, Augusta, 
Andover, Rose Hill, Eureka, Madison, Yates Center, Iola, 
Humboldt, Derby, Haysville, Bel Aire, Park City, Valley Center, 
Wichita, Winfield, Arkansas City, Howard, Moline, Longton, 
Grenola, Neodesha, Fredonia, Chanute, Sedan, Cedar Vale, 
Coffeyville, Independence, and Parsons
312 AM CDT Thu Apr 21 2022

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CDT THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Visibility will be around one quarter of a mile due to 
  dense fog.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 AM CDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to low visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of
distance ahead of you.

&&

$$

KSZ032-033-047-048-050-067-082-212215-
/O.NEW.KICT.HW.A.0002.220422T1700Z-220423T0600Z/
Russell-Lincoln-Barton-Ellsworth-Rice-Reno-Kingman-
Including the cities of Russell, Lincoln, Sylvan Grove, 
Great Bend, Ellsworth, Wilson, Lyons, Sterling, Hutchinson, 
and Kingman
312 AM CDT Thu Apr 21 2022

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE
FRIDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  possible.

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

* WHEN...From Friday afternoon through late Friday night.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power 
  lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Secure loose outdoor items as they high
  winds can pick them up and send them airborne. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this
situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe
location prior to the onset of winds.

&&

$$

Metzger
6 follow-up statements
066 
WWUS73 KICT 211053
NPWICT

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wichita KS
553 AM CDT Thu Apr 21 2022

KSZ048-050-067-220100-
/O.EXA.KICT.FG.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-220421T1400Z/
/O.CON.KICT.HW.A.0002.220422T1700Z-220423T0600Z/
Ellsworth-Rice-Reno-
Including the cities of Ellsworth, Wilson, Lyons, Sterling, 
and Hutchinson
553 AM CDT Thu Apr 21 2022

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CDT THIS MORNING...
...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, visibility as low as one
  quarter mile in dense fog. For the High Wind Watch, south winds
  30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph possible.

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

* WHEN...For Dense Fog Advisory...until 9 am. For High Wind
  Watch...From Friday afternoon through late Friday night.

* IMPACTS...For Dense Fog...Hazardous driving conditions due to
  low visibility. For High Wind Watch...Damaging winds could 
  blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are 
  possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile
  vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Secure loose outdoor items as they high 
  winds can pick them up and send them airborne.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this
situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe
location prior to the onset of winds.

If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of
distance ahead of you.

&&

$$

KSZ049-051-211400-
/O.EXA.KICT.FG.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-220421T1400Z/
Saline-McPherson-
Including the cities of Salina and McPherson
553 AM CDT Thu Apr 21 2022

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CDT THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Visibility as low as one quarter of a mile due to dense 
  fog.

* WHERE...Saline and McPherson Counties.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM CDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to low visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of
distance ahead of you.

&&

$$

KSZ052-053-068>072-083-093>096-098>100-211400-
/O.CON.KICT.FG.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-220421T1400Z/
Marion-Chase-Harvey-Butler-Greenwood-Woodson-Allen-Sedgwick-
Cowley-Elk-Wilson-Neosho-Chautauqua-Montgomery-Labette-
Including the cities of Hillsboro, Marion, Peabody, 
Cottonwood Falls, Strong City, Newton, El Dorado, Augusta, 
Andover, Rose Hill, Eureka, Madison, Yates Center, Iola, 
Humboldt, Derby, Haysville, Bel Aire, Park City, Valley Center, 
Wichita, Winfield, Arkansas City, Howard, Moline, Longton, 
Grenola, Neodesha, Fredonia, Chanute, Sedan, Cedar Vale, 
Coffeyville, Independence, and Parsons
553 AM CDT Thu Apr 21 2022

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CDT THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Visibility as low as one quarter of a mile due to dense 
  fog.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 AM CDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to low visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of
distance ahead of you.

&&

$$

KSZ032-033-047-082-220100-
/O.CON.KICT.HW.A.0002.220422T1700Z-220423T0600Z/
Russell-Lincoln-Barton-Kingman-
Including the cities of Russell, Lincoln, Sylvan Grove, 
Great Bend, and Kingman
553 AM CDT Thu Apr 21 2022

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  possible.

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

* WHEN...From Friday afternoon through late Friday night.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power 
  lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Secure loose outdoor items as they high 
  winds can pick them up and send them airborne.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this
situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe
location prior to the onset of winds.

&&

$$
651 
WWUS73 KICT 211222
NPWICT

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wichita KS
722 AM CDT Thu Apr 21 2022

KSZ083-093-211330-
/O.CAN.KICT.FG.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-220421T1400Z/
Sedgwick-Cowley-
Including the cities of Derby, Haysville, Bel Aire, Park City, 
Valley Center, Wichita, Winfield, and Arkansas City
722 AM CDT Thu Apr 21 2022

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Patchy fog will continue until mid-morning, though widespread
dense fog is not expected. 

$$

KSZ048-050-067-220230-
/O.CON.KICT.FG.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-220421T1400Z/
/O.CON.KICT.HW.A.0002.220422T1700Z-220423T0600Z/
Ellsworth-Rice-Reno-
Including the cities of Ellsworth, Wilson, Lyons, Sterling, 
and Hutchinson
722 AM CDT Thu Apr 21 2022

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CDT THIS
MORNING...
...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, visibility as low as one 
  quarter mile in dense fog. For the High Wind Watch, south 
  winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph possible.

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

* WHEN...For Dense Fog Advisory...until 9 am. For High Wind 
  Watch...From Friday afternoon through late Friday night.

* IMPACTS...For Dense Fog...Hazardous driving conditions due to 
  low visibility. For High Wind Watch...Damaging winds could 
  blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are 
  possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high 
  profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Secure loose outdoor items as they high 
  winds can pick them up and send them airborne.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this
situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe
location prior to the onset of winds.

If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of
distance ahead of you.

&&

$$

KSZ049-051>053-068>072-094>096-098>100-211400-
/O.CON.KICT.FG.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-220421T1400Z/
Saline-McPherson-Marion-Chase-Harvey-Butler-Greenwood-Woodson-
Allen-Elk-Wilson-Neosho-Chautauqua-Montgomery-Labette-
Including the cities of Salina, McPherson, Hillsboro, Marion, 
Peabody, Cottonwood Falls, Strong City, Newton, El Dorado, 
Augusta, Andover, Rose Hill, Eureka, Madison, Yates Center, Iola,
Humboldt, Howard, Moline, Longton, Grenola, Neodesha, Fredonia, 
Chanute, Sedan, Cedar Vale, Coffeyville, Independence, 
and Parsons
722 AM CDT Thu Apr 21 2022

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CDT THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Visibility as low as one quarter of a mile due to dense 
  fog.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 AM CDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to low visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of
distance ahead of you.

&&

$$

KSZ032-033-047-082-220230-
/O.CON.KICT.HW.A.0002.220422T1700Z-220423T0600Z/
Russell-Lincoln-Barton-Kingman-
Including the cities of Russell, Lincoln, Sylvan Grove, 
Great Bend, and Kingman
722 AM CDT Thu Apr 21 2022

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  possible.

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

* WHEN...From Friday afternoon through late Friday night.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power 
  lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Secure loose outdoor items as they high 
  winds can pick them up and send them airborne.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this
situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe
location prior to the onset of winds.

&&

$$
950 
WWUS73 KICT 211354
NPWICT

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wichita KS
854 AM CDT Thu Apr 21 2022

KSZ048-050-067-220400-
/O.EXP.KICT.FG.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-220421T1400Z/
/O.CON.KICT.HW.A.0002.220422T1700Z-220423T0600Z/
Ellsworth-Rice-Reno-
Including the cities of Ellsworth, Wilson, Lyons, Sterling, 
and Hutchinson
854 AM CDT Thu Apr 21 2022

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT...
...DENSE FOG ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 9 AM CDT THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  possible.

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

* WHEN... From Friday afternoon through late Friday night.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power 
  lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this
situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe
location prior to the onset of winds.

&&

$$

KSZ049-051>053-068>072-094>096-098>100-211500-
/O.EXP.KICT.FG.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-220421T1400Z/
Saline-McPherson-Marion-Chase-Harvey-Butler-Greenwood-Woodson-
Allen-Elk-Wilson-Neosho-Chautauqua-Montgomery-Labette-
Including the cities of Salina, McPherson, Hillsboro, Marion, 
Peabody, Cottonwood Falls, Strong City, Newton, El Dorado, 
Augusta, Andover, Rose Hill, Eureka, Madison, Yates Center, Iola,
Humboldt, Howard, Moline, Longton, Grenola, Neodesha, Fredonia, 
Chanute, Sedan, Cedar Vale, Coffeyville, Independence, 
and Parsons
854 AM CDT Thu Apr 21 2022

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 9 AM CDT THIS MORNING...

Fog has started to dissipate across the area. Therefore the dense
fog advisory will be allowed to expire. 

$$

KSZ032-033-047-082-220400-
/O.CON.KICT.HW.A.0002.220422T1700Z-220423T0600Z/
Russell-Lincoln-Barton-Kingman-
Including the cities of Russell, Lincoln, Sylvan Grove, 
Great Bend, and Kingman
854 AM CDT Thu Apr 21 2022

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  possible.

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

* WHEN...From Friday afternoon through late Friday night.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power 
  lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Secure loose outdoor items as they high 
  winds can pick them up and send them airborne.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this
situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe
location prior to the onset of winds.

&&

$$
744 
WWUS73 KICT 212022
NPWICT

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wichita KS
322 PM CDT Thu Apr 21 2022

KSZ049-051>053-068>070-083-091>094-221030-
/O.NEW.KICT.WI.Y.0013.220422T1500Z-220423T0600Z/
Saline-McPherson-Marion-Chase-Harvey-Butler-Greenwood-Sedgwick-
Harper-Sumner-Cowley-Elk-
Including the cities of Salina, McPherson, Hillsboro, Marion, 
Peabody, Cottonwood Falls, Strong City, Newton, El Dorado, 
Augusta, Andover, Rose Hill, Eureka, Madison, Derby, Haysville, 
Bel Aire, Park City, Valley Center, Wichita, Anthony, Harper, 
Attica, Wellington, Winfield, Arkansas City, Howard, Moline, 
Longton, and Grenola
322 PM CDT Thu Apr 21 2022

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM FRIDAY TO 1 AM CDT
SATURDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 10 AM Friday to 1 AM CDT Saturday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Use extra caution when driving, especially
  if operating a high profile vehicle.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

KSZ032-033-047-048-050-067-082-221030-
/O.CON.KICT.HW.A.0002.220422T1700Z-220423T0600Z/
Russell-Lincoln-Barton-Ellsworth-Rice-Reno-Kingman-
Including the cities of Russell, Lincoln, Sylvan Grove, 
Great Bend, Ellsworth, Wilson, Lyons, Sterling, Hutchinson, 
and Kingman
322 PM CDT Thu Apr 21 2022

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  possible.

* WHERE...Central and North-Central Kansas.

* WHEN... From Friday afternoon through late Friday night.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds could blow down large trees limbs and
  powerlines. Sporadic power outages are possible. Travel could 
  be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Secure outdoor objects.

 PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this
situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe
location prior to the onset of winds.

&&

$$
642 
WWUS73 KICT 220805
NPWICT

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wichita KS
305 AM CDT Fri Apr 22 2022

KSZ032-033-047-048-050-067-082-222215-
/O.EXB.KICT.WI.Y.0013.220422T1500Z-220423T0300Z/
/O.EXT.KICT.HW.A.0002.220423T0300Z-220423T1200Z/
Russell-Lincoln-Barton-Ellsworth-Rice-Reno-Kingman-
Including the cities of Russell, Lincoln, Sylvan Grove, 
Great Bend, Ellsworth, Wilson, Lyons, Sterling, Hutchinson, 
and Kingman
305 AM CDT Fri Apr 22 2022

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 10 PM CDT
THIS EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH
SATURDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, south winds 30 to 40 mph with
  gusts up to 50 mph expected. For the High Wind Watch, south
  winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 10 AM this morning to 10 PM 
  CDT this evening. For the High Wind Watch, from this evening 
  through Saturday morning.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds could blow down large trees limbs and 
  powerlines. Sporadic power outages are possible. Travel could 
  be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

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


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this
situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe
location prior to the onset of winds.

&&

$$

KSZ071-072-095-096-099-100-222215-
/O.EXB.KICT.WI.Y.0013.220422T1700Z-220423T0000Z/
Woodson-Allen-Wilson-Neosho-Montgomery-Labette-
Including the cities of Yates Center, Iola, Humboldt, Neodesha, 
Fredonia, Chanute, Coffeyville, Independence, and Parsons
305 AM CDT Fri Apr 22 2022

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 7 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Woodson, Allen, Wilson, Neosho, Montgomery and Labette 
  Counties.

* WHEN...From noon today to 7 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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Use extra caution when driving, 
  especially if operating a high profile vehicle.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

KSZ098-222215-
/O.EXA.KICT.WI.Y.0013.220422T1500Z-220423T0600Z/
Chautauqua-
Including the cities of Sedan and Cedar Vale
305 AM CDT Fri Apr 22 2022

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

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Chautauqua County.

* WHEN...From 10 AM Friday to 1 AM CDT Saturday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Use extra caution when driving, 
  especially if operating a high profile vehicle.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

KSZ049-051-068-083-091-092-222215-
/O.EXB.KICT.HW.A.0002.220423T0300Z-220423T1200Z/
/O.EXT.KICT.WI.Y.0013.220422T1500Z-220423T0300Z/
Saline-McPherson-Harvey-Sedgwick-Harper-Sumner-
Including the cities of Salina, McPherson, Newton, Derby, 
Haysville, Bel Aire, Park City, Valley Center, Wichita, Anthony, 
Harper, Attica, and Wellington
305 AM CDT Fri Apr 22 2022

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 10 PM
CDT THIS EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH SATURDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, south winds 25 to 35 mph with
  gusts up to 50 mph expected. For the High Wind Watch, south
  winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 10 AM this morning to 10 PM 
  CDT this evening. For the High Wind Watch, from this evening 
  through Saturday morning.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds could blow down large trees limbs and 
  powerlines. Sporadic power outages are possible. Travel could 
  be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

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


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this
situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe
location prior to the onset of winds.

&&

$$

KSZ052-053-069-070-093-094-222215-
/O.CON.KICT.WI.Y.0013.220422T1500Z-220423T0600Z/
Marion-Chase-Butler-Greenwood-Cowley-Elk-
Including the cities of Hillsboro, Marion, Peabody, 
Cottonwood Falls, Strong City, El Dorado, Augusta, Andover, 
Rose Hill, Eureka, Madison, Winfield, Arkansas City, Howard, 
Moline, Longton, and Grenola
305 AM CDT Fri Apr 22 2022

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

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

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

* WHEN...From 10 AM Friday to 1 AM CDT Saturday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Use extra caution when driving, 
  especially if operating a high profile vehicle.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
535 
WWUS73 KICT 222004
NPWICT

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wichita KS
304 PM CDT Fri Apr 22 2022

KSZ049-051-067-068-082-083-091-092-231015-
/O.CAN.KICT.HW.A.0002.220423T0300Z-220423T1200Z/
/O.EXT.KICT.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-220424T0000Z/
Saline-McPherson-Reno-Harvey-Kingman-Sedgwick-Harper-Sumner-
Including the cities of Salina, McPherson, Hutchinson, Newton, 
Kingman, Derby, Haysville, Bel Aire, Park City, Valley Center, 
Wichita, Anthony, Harper, Attica, and Wellington
304 PM CDT Fri Apr 22 2022

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT SATURDAY...
...HIGH WIND WATCH IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  expected.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds could blow down large trees limbs and 
  powerlines. Sporadic power outages are possible. Travel could 
  be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

KSZ032-033-047-048-050-231015-
/O.UPG.KICT.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-220423T0300Z/
/O.UPG.KICT.HW.A.0002.220423T0300Z-220423T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KICT.HW.W.0005.220422T2004Z-220423T1200Z/
Russell-Lincoln-Barton-Ellsworth-Rice-
Including the cities of Russell, Lincoln, Sylvan Grove, 
Great Bend, Ellsworth, Wilson, Lyons, and Sterling
304 PM CDT Fri Apr 22 2022

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts 55 to 60 mph.

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

* WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$

KSZ052-053-069>072-093>096-098>100-231015-
/O.EXT.KICT.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-220424T0000Z/
Marion-Chase-Butler-Greenwood-Woodson-Allen-Cowley-Elk-Wilson-
Neosho-Chautauqua-Montgomery-Labette-
Including the cities of Hillsboro, Marion, Peabody, 
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
304 PM CDT Fri Apr 22 2022

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...South winds around 30 mph with gusts 45 to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT Saturday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Use extra caution when driving, 
  especially if operating a high profile vehicle.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this high wind watch 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 watch went out at Apr 20, 6:49 PM CDT, 8 hours 23 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Apr 20, 6:49 PM CDT, 8 hours 23 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Wichita KS
649 PM CDT Wed Apr 20 2022

.SHORT TERM...(This evening through Friday night)
Issued at 308 PM CDT Wed Apr 20 2022

Challenging forecast, with a handful of chances for showers and
thunderstorms through the weekend.

Late this afternoon-this evening...There is a conditional risk for a
few isolated thunderstorms across southeast Kansas late this
afternoon and evening, as a surface dryline/cold front combo
advances east, along with an associated upper shortwave. Low clouds
are currently inhibiting surface heating and associated
destabilization over southeast KS. However, thinking there'll be a
narrow corridor of heating over the Flint Hills by peak heating.
Combination of this narrow corridor of instability and especially
deep layer shear is supportive of rotating updrafts and associated
severe weather. However, convergence decreases some along the
surface trough by late this afternoon, and the upper shortwave races
east of the region prior to peak heating, acting to increase large-
scale subsidence within the warm/moist sector. Consequently, suspect
storms will have a difficult time forming within this environment,
as evidenced by most convection-allowing models. Will hold onto a
conditional risk for severe storms in the forecast in case a storm
forms.

Late tonight-Thursday...Thursday looks cloudy with widespread
drizzle chances increasing from south to north, as low-level
moisture advection and upslope flow commences in response to the
frontal zone lifting back north. The widespread drizzle should keep
temperatures down especially west of the Flint Hills, where cooler
50s-60s are possible. Thinking the NAM model is tough to beat in
situations like this. Additionally, the increasing deep warm/moist
advection may support a few elevated thunderstorms late tonight
through Thursday morning, especially north of Highway 50 or 56.
Similar to today, this too is a conditional risk, as large-scale
subsidence in response to shortwave ridging should prevent
widespread deep moist convection from forming. However, if a few
updrafts are able to sustain themselves, the combination of elevated
instability and cloud-bearing deep layer shear would support
dime-quarter size hail or even a bit larger.

Thursday afternoon-night...There is another conditional risk for a
few late afternoon-evening thunderstorms for locations mainly west
of I-135 across mainly south-central KS, as a dryline sharpens
across southwest KS and northwest OK on southward. If the NAM
verifies, suspect this threat will remain southwest of the forecast
area, although the global models mix this dryline further east
closer to south-central KS. Even if the further east global models
verify, suspect lack of large-scale upper forcing, height rises, and
mid-level warming will tend to suppress widespread deep moist
convection from forming. However, if a few isolated thunderstorms
are able to form, shear/instability combination would support severe
weather. Stay tuned.

Friday-Friday night...Very windy and warm weather will prevail
Friday, as High Plains low pressure deepens in response to stout
shortwave energy approaching over the western CONUS. Suspect a wind
advisory will be needed, especially along/west of the Flint Hills,
where gusts will likely approach 45 mph. Additionally, increasing
large-scale ascent and associated mid-level cooling and moistening
may support a few thunderstorms Friday evening-night along and ahead
of the sharpening dryline, especially over generally the western
half of Kansas. Strong to severe storms are possible.

.LONG TERM...(Saturday through Wednesday)
Issued at 308 PM CDT Wed Apr 20 2022

Saturday-Saturday night...Model consensus supports deep
western/central CONUS longwave troughing, along with an associated
strong cold frontal zone oozing southeast through Mid-America. This
should support scattered to numerous showers/thunderstorms across
mainly eastern/southeast Kansas Saturday afternoon-night. Despite
good deep layer shear, model consensus is only modest with
instability, possibly in response to increased mid-upper level
moisture and associated modest mid-level lapse rates. Additionally,
mid-upper flow is mostly parallel to frontal zone, increasing the
chances for storm interference. Consequently, extent/magnitude of
severe weather chances are in question Saturday afternoon-evening.
This event has the potential to be a good rain-maker over southeast
KS given the parallel orientation of the front to mid-upper flow.

Sunday-Wednesday...Quiet weather look to prevail during this period.
Sunday-Monday temperatures will be seasonal mostly in the 60s, with
readings warming back into the 70s and possibly 80s by mid-week.

&&

.AVIATION...(For the 00Z TAFS through 00Z Thursday evening)
Issued at 637 PM CDT Wed Apr 20 2022

Low clouds over southeast Kansas will slowly spread northwest
across the region overnight, as low level moisture increases from
east and southeast winds. IFR cigs are expected to develop
over southern KS and gradually spread northward into central KS
Thursday mid morning. The low clouds will be slow to erode across
the area.

&&

.FIRE WEATHER...
Issued at 308 PM CDT Wed Apr 20 2022

Friday and Saturday have the potential to be critical fire
weather days, especially generally west of I-135, as strong/gusty
south winds get cranking. Winds will be strongest Friday, although
humidity will be marginal in the 30s-40s percent. Saturday winds
will decrease some, although humidity will be more critical in the
teens-20s percent.

&&

.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
Wichita-KICT    54  69  66  85 /  20  40  30   0
Hutchinson      50  68  65  86 /  10  40  30   0
Newton          50  68  65  85 /  10  50  30   0
ElDorado        51  69  66  83 /  10  40  30   0
Winfield-KWLD   57  70  67  84 /  20  50  20   0
Russell         47  71  63  90 /   0  50  20  10
Great Bend      48  65  64  88 /   0  40  20  10
Salina          48  74  65  87 /   0  50  40  10
McPherson       49  69  65  85 /  10  50  30   0
Coffeyville     57  76  67  82 /  20  50  20   0
Chanute         53  75  67  82 /  20  50  30   0
Iola            52  74  66  82 /  20  50  30   0
Parsons-KPPF    55  76  67  82 /  20  50  20   0

&&

.ICT WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
None.
&&

SHORT TERM...ADK
LONG TERM...ADK
AVIATION...CDJ
FIRE WEATHER...ADK
Hazardous weather outlook, Apr 20, 11:56 PM CDT, 3 hours 16 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Wichita KS
1156 PM CDT Wed Apr 20 2022

KSZ032-033-047>053-067>072-082-083-091>096-098>100-220500-
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-
1156 PM CDT Wed Apr 20 2022

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

.DAY ONE...Tonight

Areas of dense fog will affect much of south central and southeast
Kansas overnight. Visibilities could be reduced to around a quarter
of a mile at times. Please see latest dense fog advisory for more
details.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday

Areas of dense fog will affect much of south central and southeast
Kansas during the early morning hours on Thursday.

A few thunderstorms are possible across the area through early
afternoon Thursday. While widespread coverage is not expected,
quarter size hail is possible if a storm or two is able to form.

There is another conditional thunderstorm risk Thursday late
afternoon and evening across mainly south-central Kansas west of
I-135. Confidence is low that storms will even form. However, if
storms do form, severe weather is possible. Stay tuned.

Strong and gusty south winds and very high to extreme grassland
fire danger is likely Friday across the region. Gusts up to 45 mph
are likely.

A few thunderstorms cannot be ruled out Friday evening and night
mainly west of the Kansas Turnpike, but better severe weather
chances will likely remain across western Kansas.

Elevated grass fire danger will prevail Saturday across the region,
but especially west of I-135.

Scattered to numerous thunderstorm chances look to increase
Saturday afternoon and night for locations mainly along and
southeast of the Kansas Turnpike. Strong to severe storms and
locally heavy rainfall are possible. 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
Apr 20, 10:51 PM CDTDense Fog AdvisoryICTAllen, Butler, Chase, Chautauqua, Cowley, Elk and 14 more10 hr
Apr 21, 1:28 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementICTAllen32 min
Apr 21, 1:37 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementICTAllen38 min
Apr 21, 3:22 PM CDTWind AdvisoryICTAllen, Barton, Butler, Chase, Chautauqua, Cowley and 20 more52 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.