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Wind Advisory 13, NWS Topeka, KS

October 22, 202223 counties in Kansas

NWS Topeka, KS issued this wind advisory at Oct 22, 2022, 2:25 PM CDT for 23 counties in Kansas. It took effect at Oct 23, 2022, 12:00 PM CDT. It was in force for 13 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Oct 22, 2022, 2:25 PM CDT (19:25 UTC)
In effect from
Oct 23, 2022, 12:00 PM CDT
Expired
Oct 24, 2022, 1:00 AM CDT
In force
13 hr
Issued by
NWS Topeka, KS
All 23 counties

Anderson County, KS, Brown County, KS, Clay County, KS, Cloud County, KS, Coffey County, KS, Dickinson County, KS, Douglas County, KS, Franklin County, KS, Geary County, KS, Jackson County, KS, Jefferson County, KS, Lyon County, KS, Marshall County, KS, Morris County, KS, Nemaha County, KS, Osage County, KS, Ottawa County, KS, Pottawatomie County, KS, Republic County, KS, Riley County, KS, Shawnee County, KS, Wabaunsee County, KS, Washington County, KS

The radar

The Topeka radar (KTWX), 16 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 19:30 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

The nearest sounding before it

Topeka, KS (KTOP), launched 12:00Z, 7.4 hours before the alert went out and 61 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Topeka, KS at 12:00Z on 2022-10-22Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Topeka, KS at 12:00Z on 2022-10-22The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 271 square meters per square second.193958Sfc1 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
2354 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
26 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
271 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
232 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

634 
WWUS73 KTOP 221925
NPWTOP

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Topeka KS
225 PM CDT Sat Oct 22 2022

KSZ008>012-020>024-026-034>040-054>056-058-059-230900-
/O.NEW.KTOP.WI.Y.0013.221023T1700Z-221024T0000Z/
Republic-Washington-Marshall-Nemaha-Brown-Cloud-Clay-Riley-
Pottawatomie-Jackson-Jefferson-Ottawa-Dickinson-Geary-Morris-
Wabaunsee-Shawnee-Douglas-Lyon-Osage-Franklin-Coffey-Anderson-
Including the cities of Belleville, Washington, Hanover, Clifton,
Linn, Greenleaf, Marysville, Blue Rapids, Frankfort, Sabetha, 
Seneca, Hiawatha, Horton, Concordia, Clay Center, Manhattan, 
Wamego, St. Marys, Holton, Valley Falls, Oskaloosa, Perry, 
McLouth, Grantville, Meriden, Nortonville, Minneapolis, 
Bennington, Abilene, Herington, Junction City, Council Grove, 
Alma, Eskridge, Maple Hill, Alta Vista, McFarland, Harveyville, 
Paxico, Topeka, Lawrence, Emporia, Osage City, Carbondale, 
Lyndon, Burlingame, Overbrook, Ottawa, Burlington, Lebo, 
and Garnett
225 PM CDT Sat Oct 22 2022

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 7 PM CDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds of 25 to 35 mph with gusts of 45 to 55
  mph. 

* WHERE...All of north central and northeast Kansas.

* WHEN...Noon Sunday through 7pm Sunday evening.  

* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult for high profile vehicles. 


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds from 30 to 39 mph
and/or gusts from 45 to 57 mph are likely. Steps should be taken
to secure any lawn furniture or light weight objects and use
extra caution when driving.

&&

$$
4 follow-up statements
082 
WWUS73 KTOP 230743
NPWTOP

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Topeka KS
243 AM CDT Sun Oct 23 2022

KSZ008>012-020>024-026-034>040-054>056-058-059-232000-
/O.EXT.KTOP.WI.Y.0013.221023T1700Z-221024T0600Z/
Republic-Washington-Marshall-Nemaha-Brown-Cloud-Clay-Riley-
Pottawatomie-Jackson-Jefferson-Ottawa-Dickinson-Geary-Morris-
Wabaunsee-Shawnee-Douglas-Lyon-Osage-Franklin-Coffey-Anderson-
Including the cities of Belleville, Washington, Hanover, Clifton,
Linn, Greenleaf, Marysville, Blue Rapids, Frankfort, Sabetha, 
Seneca, Hiawatha, Horton, Concordia, Clay Center, Manhattan, 
Wamego, St. Marys, Holton, Valley Falls, Oskaloosa, Perry, 
McLouth, Grantville, Meriden, Nortonville, Minneapolis, 
Bennington, Abilene, Herington, Junction City, Council Grove, 
Alma, Eskridge, Maple Hill, Alta Vista, McFarland, Harveyville, 
Paxico, Topeka, Lawrence, Emporia, Osage City, Carbondale, 
Lyndon, Burlingame, Overbrook, Ottawa, Burlington, Lebo, 
and Garnett
243 AM CDT Sun Oct 23 2022

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 1 AM CDT
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds of 25 to 35 mph with gusts of 45 to 55 
  mph.

* WHERE...All of north central and northeast Kansas.

* WHEN...From noon today to 1 AM CDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
542 
WWUS73 KTOP 231952
NPWTOP

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Topeka KS
252 PM CDT Sun Oct 23 2022

KSZ008>012-020>024-026-034>040-054>056-058-059-240600-
/O.CON.KTOP.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-221024T0600Z/
Republic-Washington-Marshall-Nemaha-Brown-Cloud-Clay-Riley-
Pottawatomie-Jackson-Jefferson-Ottawa-Dickinson-Geary-Morris-
Wabaunsee-Shawnee-Douglas-Lyon-Osage-Franklin-Coffey-Anderson-
Including the cities of Belleville, Washington, Hanover, Clifton,
Linn, Greenleaf, Marysville, Blue Rapids, Frankfort, Sabetha, 
Seneca, Hiawatha, Horton, Concordia, Clay Center, Manhattan, 
Wamego, St. Marys, Holton, Valley Falls, Oskaloosa, Perry, 
McLouth, Grantville, Meriden, Nortonville, Minneapolis, 
Bennington, Abilene, Herington, Junction City, Council Grove, 
Alma, Eskridge, Maple Hill, Alta Vista, McFarland, Harveyville, 
Paxico, Topeka, Lawrence, Emporia, Osage City, Carbondale, 
Lyndon, Burlingame, Overbrook, Ottawa, Burlington, Lebo, 
and Garnett
252 PM CDT Sun Oct 23 2022

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

* WHAT...Southwest winds of 25 to 35 mph with gusts of 45 to 55 
  mph.

* WHERE...All of north central and northeast Kansas.

* WHEN...through 1 AM CDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
478 
WWUS73 KTOP 240049
NPWTOP

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Topeka KS
749 PM CDT Sun Oct 23 2022

KSZ008>012-020>024-026-034>040-054>056-058-059-240600-
/O.CON.KTOP.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-221024T0600Z/
Republic-Washington-Marshall-Nemaha-Brown-Cloud-Clay-Riley-
Pottawatomie-Jackson-Jefferson-Ottawa-Dickinson-Geary-Morris-
Wabaunsee-Shawnee-Douglas-Lyon-Osage-Franklin-Coffey-Anderson-
Including the cities of Belleville, Washington, Hanover, Clifton,
Linn, Greenleaf, Marysville, Blue Rapids, Frankfort, Sabetha, 
Seneca, Hiawatha, Horton, Concordia, Clay Center, Manhattan, 
Wamego, St. Marys, Holton, Valley Falls, Oskaloosa, Perry, 
McLouth, Grantville, Meriden, Nortonville, Minneapolis, 
Bennington, Abilene, Herington, Junction City, Council Grove, 
Alma, Eskridge, Maple Hill, Alta Vista, McFarland, Harveyville, 
Paxico, Topeka, Lawrence, Emporia, Osage City, Carbondale, 
Lyndon, Burlingame, Overbrook, Ottawa, Burlington, Lebo, 
and Garnett
749 PM CDT Sun Oct 23 2022

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

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

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

* WHEN...Until 1 AM CDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. The
  winds will make driving high profile vehicles difficult. 


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially on east to west
oriented roads. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

Wolters
777 
WWUS73 KTOP 240557
NPWTOP

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Topeka KS
1257 AM CDT Mon Oct 24 2022

KSZ008>012-020>024-026-034>040-054>056-058-059-240700-
/O.EXP.KTOP.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-221024T0600Z/
Republic-Washington-Marshall-Nemaha-Brown-Cloud-Clay-Riley-
Pottawatomie-Jackson-Jefferson-Ottawa-Dickinson-Geary-Morris-
Wabaunsee-Shawnee-Douglas-Lyon-Osage-Franklin-Coffey-Anderson-
Including the cities of Belleville, Washington, Hanover, Clifton,
Linn, Greenleaf, Marysville, Blue Rapids, Frankfort, Sabetha, 
Seneca, Hiawatha, Horton, Concordia, Clay Center, Manhattan, 
Wamego, St. Marys, Holton, Valley Falls, Oskaloosa, Perry, 
McLouth, Grantville, Meriden, Nortonville, Minneapolis, 
Bennington, Abilene, Herington, Junction City, Council Grove, 
Alma, Eskridge, Maple Hill, Alta Vista, McFarland, Harveyville, 
Paxico, Topeka, Lawrence, Emporia, Osage City, Carbondale, 
Lyndon, Burlingame, Overbrook, Ottawa, Burlington, Lebo, 
and Garnett
1257 AM CDT Mon Oct 24 2022

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 1 AM CDT EARLY THIS MORNING...

Isolated wind gusts to 40 or 45 mph could occur for a few
additional hours, but an overall weakening trend in wind speeds 
is expected as a cold front approaches. Thus, the advisory will 
be allowed to expire.

Drivers should continue to use caution when driving, especially 
on east to west oriented roads tonight.

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Oct 22, 2:18 PM CDTFire Weather WatchTOPClay, Cloud, Dickinson, Ottawa, Republic, Washington13 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.