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Red Flag Warning 13, NWS Wichita, KS
NWS Wichita, KS issued this red flag warning at Apr 11, 2022, 3:09 AM CDT for 11 counties in Kansas. It took effect at Apr 12, 2022, 12:00 PM CDT. It was in force for 9 hr. 11 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
- Apr 11, 2022, 3:09 AM CDT (08:09 UTC)
- In effect from
- Apr 12, 2022, 12:00 PM CDT
- Expired
- Apr 12, 2022, 8:44 PM CDT
- In force
- 9 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, McPherson County, KS, Reno County, KS, Rice County, KS, Russell County, KS, Saline County, KS
The radar
The Wichita radar (KICT), 93 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 08:09 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.
What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 12, 2:10 PM CDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 54 | Hutchinson Airport, KS | |
| Apr 12, 2:13 PM CDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 58 | 3 Sw Salina, KS | ASOS STATION KSLN SALINA REGIONAL AIRPORT. |
| Apr 12, 2:50 PM CDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 60 | Russell Airport, KS | ASOS STATION KRSL RUSSELL MUNICIPAL AIRPORT. |
| Apr 12, 3:30 PM CDT | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 3 Nw Great Bend, KS | PICTURE SENT VIA TWITTER OF ABOUT A 12 INCH DIAMETER CEDAR TREE THAT WAS SNAPPED IN THE WIND. |
| Apr 12, 3:45 PM CDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 57 | 7 Ssw Westfall, KS | MESONET STATION K5ELW I-70 @ MP 229 LINCOLN CO. |
| Apr 12, 3:45 PM CDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 57 | 7 Ssw Westfall, KS | |
| Apr 12, 3:58 PM CDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 62 | 2 Sw Mcpherson, KS | AWOS STATION KMPR MCPHERSON. |
| Apr 12, 3:58 PM CDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 62 | 2 Sw Mcpherson, KS | |
| Apr 12, 4:00 PM CDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 62 | Russell Airport, KS | |
| Apr 12, 8:00 PM CDT | TSTM WND GST 60 | Beverly, KS | |
| Apr 12, 8:40 PM CDT | TSTM WND DMG | 7 Ene Glendale, KS | DELAYED REPORT. TREE LIMBS DOWNED. |
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, 8.2 hours before the alert went out and 168 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
- 2735 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 62 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- -15 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 355 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
498 WWUS83 KICT 110809 RFWICT URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wichita KS 309 AM CDT Mon Apr 11 2022 KSZ032-047-112315- /O.UPG.KICT.FW.A.0011.220412T1700Z-220413T0200Z/ /O.NEW.KICT.FW.W.0013.220412T1700Z-220413T0200Z/ Russell-Barton- 309 AM CDT Mon Apr 11 2022 ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 9 PM CDT TUESDAY FOR EXTREME GRASSLAND FIRE DANGER FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 032 AND 047... The National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a Red Flag Warning for extreme grassland fire danger, which is in effect from noon to 9 PM CDT Tuesday. * Extreme Grassland Fire Danger...Is forecast. * Winds...South 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * Relative Humidity...As low as 13 percent. * Impacts...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly and become very difficult to control. Outdoor burning is not recommended. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A red flag warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. Please advise the appropriate officials or fire crews in the field of this fire weather product. && $$ KSZ033-048>051-067-082-091-112315- /O.CON.KICT.FW.A.0011.220412T1700Z-220413T0200Z/ Lincoln-Ellsworth-Saline-Rice-McPherson-Reno-Kingman-Harper- 309 AM CDT Mon Apr 11 2022 ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING FOR EXTREME GRASSLAND FIRE DANGER FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 033...048...049...050...051...067...082 AND 091... * Extreme Grassland Fire Danger...Is forecast. * Winds...South 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * Relative Humidity...As low as 17 percent. * Impacts...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly and become very difficult to control. Outdoor burning is not recommended. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A fire weather watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible red flag warnings. Please advise the appropriate officials or fire crews in the field of this fire weather product. && $$
5 follow-up statements
816 WWUS83 KICT 111754 RFWICT URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wichita KS 1254 PM CDT Mon Apr 11 2022 KSZ032-047-120900- /O.CON.KICT.FW.W.0013.220412T1700Z-220413T0200Z/ Russell-Barton- 1254 PM CDT Mon Apr 11 2022 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 9 PM CDT TUESDAY FOR EXTREME GRASSLAND FIRE DANGER. THIS IS A POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS SITUATION FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 032 AND 047... * Extreme Grassland Fire Danger...Is forecast. * Winds...South 30 to 40 mph with gusts over 60 mph. * Relative Humidity...As low as 13 percent. * Impacts...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly and become very difficult to control. Outdoor burning is not recommended. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A red flag warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. Please advise the appropriate officials or fire crews in the field of this fire weather product. && $$ KSZ033-048>051-067-082-091-120900- /O.CON.KICT.FW.A.0011.220412T1700Z-220413T0200Z/ Lincoln-Ellsworth-Saline-Rice-McPherson-Reno-Kingman-Harper- 1254 PM CDT Mon Apr 11 2022 ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING FOR EXTREME GRASSLAND FIRE DANGER. THIS IS A POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS SITUATION FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 033... 048...049...050...051...067...082 AND 091... * Extreme Grassland Fire Danger...Is forecast. * Winds...South 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * Relative Humidity...As low as 17 percent. * Impacts...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly and become very difficult to control. Outdoor burning is not recommended. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A fire weather watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible red flag warnings. Please advise the appropriate officials or fire crews in the field of this fire weather product. && $$
667 WWUS83 KICT 111946 RFWICT URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wichita KS 246 PM CDT Mon Apr 11 2022 KSZ033-048>051-067-082-091-121100- /O.UPG.KICT.FW.A.0011.220412T1700Z-220413T0200Z/ /O.EXA.KICT.FW.W.0013.220412T1700Z-220413T0200Z/ Lincoln-Ellsworth-Saline-Rice-McPherson-Reno-Kingman-Harper- 246 PM CDT Mon Apr 11 2022 ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 9 PM CDT TUESDAY FOR EXTREME GRASSLAND FIRE DANGER. THIS IS A POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS SITUATION FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 033...048...049...050...051... 067...082 AND 091... The National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a Red Flag Warning for extreme grassland fire danger. This is a potentially dangerous situation, which is in effect from noon to 9 PM CDT Tuesday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * Extreme Grassland Fire Danger...Is forecast. * Winds...South 30 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. * Relative Humidity...As low as 17 percent. * Impacts...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly and become very difficult to control. Outdoor burning is not recommended. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A red flag warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. Please advise the appropriate officials or fire crews in the field of this fire weather product. && $$ KSZ068-121100- /O.EXA.KICT.FW.W.0013.220412T1700Z-220413T0200Z/ Harvey- 246 PM CDT Mon Apr 11 2022 ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 9 PM CDT TUESDAY FOR EXTREME GRASSLAND FIRE DANGER. THIS IS A POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS SITUATION FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 068... The National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a Red Flag Warning for extreme grassland fire danger. This is a potentially dangerous situation, which is in effect from noon to 9 PM CDT Tuesday. * Extreme Grassland Fire Danger...Is forecast. * Winds...South 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * Relative Humidity...As low as 33 percent. * Impacts...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly and become very difficult to control. Outdoor burning is not recommended. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A red flag warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. Please advise the appropriate officials or fire crews in the field of this fire weather product. && $$ KSZ032-047-121100- /O.CON.KICT.FW.W.0013.220412T1700Z-220413T0200Z/ Russell-Barton- 246 PM CDT Mon Apr 11 2022 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 9 PM CDT TUESDAY FOR EXTREME GRASSLAND FIRE DANGER. THIS IS A POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS SITUATION FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 032 AND 047... * Extreme Grassland Fire Danger...Is forecast. * Winds...South 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph. * Relative Humidity...As low as 13 percent. * Impacts...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly and become very difficult to control. Outdoor burning is not recommended. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A red flag warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. Please advise the appropriate officials or fire crews in the field of this fire weather product. && $$ Metzger
882 WWUS83 KICT 120755 RFWICT URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wichita KS 255 AM CDT Tue Apr 12 2022 KSZ032-033-047>051-067-068-082-091-122300- /O.CON.KICT.FW.W.0013.220412T1700Z-220413T0200Z/ Russell-Lincoln-Barton-Ellsworth-Saline-Rice-McPherson-Reno- Harvey-Kingman-Harper- 255 AM CDT Tue Apr 12 2022 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 9 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR EXTREME GRASSLAND FIRE DANGER. THIS IS A POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS SITUATION FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 068... * Extreme Grassland Fire Danger...Is forecast. * Winds...Southwest 30 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph. * Relative Humidity...As low as 14 percent. * Impacts...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly and become very difficult to control. Outdoor burning is not recommended. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A red flag warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. Please advise the appropriate officials or fire crews in the field of this fire weather product. && $$
030 WWUS83 KICT 122007 RFWICT URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wichita KS 307 PM CDT Tue Apr 12 2022 KSZ032-033-047>051-067-068-082-091-130200- /O.CON.KICT.FW.W.0013.000000T0000Z-220413T0200Z/ Russell-Lincoln-Barton-Ellsworth-Saline-Rice-McPherson-Reno- Harvey-Kingman-Harper- 307 PM CDT Tue Apr 12 2022 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR EXTREME GRASSLAND FIRE DANGER. THIS IS A POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS SITUATION FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 068... * Extreme Grassland Fire Danger...Is forecast. * Winds...South 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. * Relative Humidity...As low as 12 percent. * Impacts...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly and become very difficult to control. Outdoor burning is not recommended. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A red flag warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. Please advise the appropriate officials or fire crews in the field of this fire weather product. && $$ Metzger
293 WWUS83 KICT 130144 RFWICT URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wichita KS 844 PM CDT Tue Apr 12 2022 KSZ032-033-047>051-067-068-082-091-130245- /O.CAN.KICT.FW.W.0013.000000T0000Z-220413T0200Z/ Russell-Lincoln-Barton-Ellsworth-Saline-Rice-McPherson-Reno- Harvey-Kingman-Harper- 844 PM CDT Tue Apr 12 2022 ...RED FLAG WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR EXTREME GRASSLAND FIRE DANGER FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 032...033...047...048...049...050... 051...067...068...082 AND 091... The National Weather Service in Wichita has cancelled the Red Flag Warning. While elevated grass fire danger will continue through the evening due to strong and gusty winds, the threat for widespread critical fire danger had ended. $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS Wichita, KS issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 10, 11:22 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | ICT | Chautauqua | 23 min |
| Apr 10, 11:40 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | ICT | Labette | 35 min |
| Apr 11, 12:06 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ICT | Labette | 9 min |
| Apr 11, 12:31 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | ICT | Labette | 44 min |
| Apr 11, 2:48 PM CDT | High Wind Warning | ICT | Barton, Ellsworth, Lincoln, Rice, Russell | 29 hr |
| Apr 11, 2:48 PM CDT | Wind Advisory | ICT | Allen, Barton, Butler, Chase, Chautauqua, Cowley and 20 more | 35 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.