Wind Advisory 13, NWS Topeka, KS

Issued

Dec 17, 2025, 2:46 AM CST (08:46 UTC)

In effect from

Dec 18, 2025, 8:00 AM CST

Expired

Dec 17, 2025, 1:39 PM CST

In force

Issued by

NWS Topeka, KS

The Topeka radar (KTWX), 16 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 08:45 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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328 
WWUS73 KTOP 170846
NPWTOP

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Topeka KS
246 AM CST Wed Dec 17 2025

KSZ008>012-020>024-026-034>040-054>056-058-059-172130-
/O.NEW.KTOP.WI.Y.0013.251218T1400Z-251219T0000Z/
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 Frankfort, Alta Vista, Blue Rapids,
Washington, Burlingame, Bennington, Abilene, Garnett, Maple Hill,
Lebo, Greenleaf, Manhattan, Council Grove, Alma, McFarland, Osage
City, Wamego, Holton, Paxico, Burlington, Horton, Overbrook,
Seneca, Hiawatha, Clay Center, McLouth, Hanover, Valley Falls,
Ottawa, Grantville, Herington, Emporia, Linn, Minneapolis,
Carbondale, Oskaloosa, Junction City, Harveyville, Belleville,
Eskridge, Topeka, Marysville, St. Marys, Lyndon, Concordia,
Perry, Lawrence, Clifton, Sabetha, Nortonville, and Meriden
246 AM CST Wed Dec 17 2025

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 6 PM CST THURSDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 8 AM to 6 PM CST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Small 
  tree limbs could be blown down too. Isolated power outages may 
  result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution while driving.

Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

CP

505 
WWUS73 KTOP 171939
NPWTOP

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Topeka KS
139 PM CST Wed Dec 17 2025

KSZ011-012-024-026-039-040-055-056-058-059-172045-
/O.CAN.KTOP.WI.Y.0013.251218T1400Z-251219T0000Z/
Nemaha-Brown-Jackson-Jefferson-Shawnee-Douglas-Osage-Franklin-
Coffey-Anderson-
Including the cities of Oskaloosa, Lyndon, Overbrook, Grantville,
Seneca, Nortonville, Garnett, Lebo, Lawrence, Valley Falls,
Topeka, Osage City, Ottawa, Perry, Meriden, Hiawatha, Horton,
Burlingame, Holton, Carbondale, McLouth, Sabetha, and Burlington
139 PM CST Wed Dec 17 2025

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

$$

KSZ008>010-020>023-034>038-054-180745-
/O.UPG.KTOP.WI.Y.0013.251218T1400Z-251219T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KTOP.HW.W.0005.251218T0800Z-251219T0000Z/
Republic-Washington-Marshall-Cloud-Clay-Riley-Pottawatomie-Ottawa-
Dickinson-Geary-Morris-Wabaunsee-Lyon-
Including the cities of Paxico, Linn, Manhattan, Harveyville,
Marysville, Washington, Wamego, Alta Vista, Junction City, Alma,
Hanover, Abilene, Eskridge, Belleville, McFarland, St. Marys,
Council Grove, Bennington, Minneapolis, Maple Hill, Concordia,
Greenleaf, Clay Center, Clifton, Frankfort, Emporia, Blue Rapids,
and Herington
139 PM CST Wed Dec 17 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 6 PM CST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...From 2 AM to 6 PM CST Thursday.

* 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...

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and 
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution 
if you must drive.

&&

$$

Gargan

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