Alert archive / Kansas / High Wind Watches in 2022
High Wind Watch 2, NWS Wichita, KS
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.
- 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
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.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 20, 10:51 PM CDT | Dense Fog Advisory | ICT | Allen, Butler, Chase, Chautauqua, Cowley, Elk and 14 more | 10 hr |
| Apr 21, 1:28 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | ICT | Allen | 32 min |
| Apr 21, 1:37 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | ICT | Allen | 38 min |
| Apr 21, 3:22 PM CDT | Wind Advisory | ICT | Allen, Barton, Butler, Chase, Chautauqua, Cowley and 20 more | 52 hr |
Nearby
High Wind Watches in Kansas, 2022Every high wind watch in 2022
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.