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Wind Advisory 3, NWS Kansas City, MO

March 14, 202637 counties in Missouri; 7 counties in Kansas

NWS Kansas City, MO issued this wind advisory at Mar 14, 2026, 11:09 AM CDT for 37 counties in Missouri; 7 counties in Kansas. It took effect at Mar 15, 2026, 10:00 AM CDT. It was in force for 21 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Mar 14, 2026, 11:09 AM CDT (16:09 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 15, 2026, 10:00 AM CDT
Expired
Mar 16, 2026, 7:00 AM CDT
In force
21 hr
Issued by
NWS Kansas City, MO
All 44 counties

Atchison County, KS, Doniphan County, KS, Johnson County, KS, Leavenworth County, KS, Linn County, KS, Miami County, KS, Wyandotte County, KS, Adair County, MO, Andrew County, MO, Atchison County, MO, Bates County, MO, Buchanan County, MO, Caldwell County, MO, Carroll County, MO, Cass County, MO, Chariton County, MO, Clay County, MO, Clinton County, MO, Cooper County, MO, Daviess County, MO, DeKalb County, MO, Gentry County, MO, Grundy County, MO, Harrison County, MO, Henry County, MO, Holt County, MO, Howard County, MO, Jackson County, MO, Johnson County, MO, Lafayette County, MO, Linn County, MO, Livingston County, MO, Macon County, MO, Mercer County, MO, Nodaway County, MO, Pettis County, MO, Platte County, MO, Putnam County, MO, Randolph County, MO, Ray County, MO, Saline County, MO, Schuyler County, MO, Sullivan County, MO, Worth County, MO

The radar

The Pleasant Hill radar (KEAX), 84 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 16:08 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, 4.2 hours before the alert went out and 154 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 2026-03-14Temperature 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, Topeka, KS at 12:00Z on 2026-03-14The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 513 square meters per square second.19395878Sfc1 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
1884 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
47 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
513 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
770 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

352 
WWUS73 KEAX 141609
NPWEAX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
1109 AM CDT Sat Mar 14 2026

KSZ025-102-MOZ001-002-011-012-020-150600-
/O.UPG.KEAX.HW.A.0001.260315T1400Z-260316T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KEAX.HW.W.0001.260315T1400Z-260316T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KEAX.WI.Y.0003.260316T0600Z-260316T1700Z/
Atchison KS-Doniphan-Atchison MO-Nodaway-Holt-Andrew-Buchanan-
Including the cities of Atchison, Mound City, Tarkio, Forest
City, St. Joseph Airport, Maryville, Rock Port, Oregon, St.
Joseph, Wathena, Maitland, Savannah, Fairfax, Country Club Villa,
Highland, Troy, Elwood, and Craig
1109 AM CDT Sat Mar 14 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM SUNDAY TO 1 AM CDT MONDAY...
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO NOON CDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 25 to 35 mph 
  with gusts up to 60 mph expected. For the Wind Advisory, northwest 
  winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.

* WHERE...In Kansas, Atchison KS and Doniphan Counties. In Missouri, 
  Andrew, Atchison MO, Buchanan, Holt, and Nodaway Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, from 9 AM Sunday to 1 AM CDT 
  Monday. For the Wind Advisory, from 1 AM to noon CDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles. Gusty winds will blow around 
  unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power 
  outages may result.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...In addition to the strong winds, falling and 
  blowing snow could result in periods of significantly reduced 
  visibility.

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.

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

&&

$$

MOZ003>008-013>017-150600-
/O.UPG.KEAX.HW.A.0001.260315T1800Z-260316T0900Z/
/O.NEW.KEAX.HW.W.0001.260315T1800Z-260316T0900Z/
/O.NEW.KEAX.WI.Y.0003.260316T0900Z-260316T1700Z/
Worth-Gentry-Harrison-Mercer-Putnam-Schuyler-De Kalb-Daviess-
Grundy-Sullivan-Adair-
Including the cities of Queen City, Maysville, Green City,
Greentop, Princeton, Unionville, Albany, Milan, Clarksdale,
Mercer, Downing, Trenton, Stanberry, Jamesport, Stewartsville,
Lancaster, King City, Kirksville, Union Star, Grant City,
Bethany, Glenwood, Osborn, and Gallatin
1109 AM CDT Sat Mar 14 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM SUNDAY TO 4 AM CDT MONDAY...
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO NOON CDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 25 to 35 mph 
  with gusts up to 60 mph expected. For the Wind Advisory, northwest 
  winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.

* WHERE...Portions of north central, northeast, and northwest 
  Missouri.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, from 1 PM Sunday to 4 AM CDT 
  Monday. For the Wind Advisory, from 4 AM to noon CDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles. Gusty winds will blow around 
  unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power 
  outages may result.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...In addition to the strong winds,falling and 
  blowing snow could result in periods of significantly reduced 
  visibility.

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.

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

&&

$$

KSZ103-MOZ028-150600-
/O.NEW.KEAX.HW.W.0001.260315T1400Z-260316T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KEAX.WI.Y.0003.260316T0600Z-260316T1700Z/
Leavenworth-Platte-
Including the cities of Leavenworth, Weatherby Lake, Lansing,
Fort Leavenworth, Weston, Riverside, Platte City, and Parkville
1109 AM CDT Sat Mar 14 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM SUNDAY TO 1 AM CDT MONDAY...
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO NOON CDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 25 to 35 mph 
  with gusts up to 60 mph expected. For the Wind Advisory, northwest 
  winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.

* WHERE...In Kansas, Leavenworth County. In Missouri, Platte County.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, from 9 AM Sunday to 1 AM CDT 
  Monday. For the Wind Advisory, from 1 AM to noon CDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles. Gusty winds will blow around 
  unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power 
  outages may result.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...In addition to the strong winds,falling and 
  blowing snow could result in periods of significantly reduced 
  visibility.

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.

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

&&

$$

MOZ021>024-150600-
/O.NEW.KEAX.HW.W.0001.260315T1800Z-260316T0900Z/
/O.NEW.KEAX.WI.Y.0003.260316T0900Z-260316T1700Z/
Clinton-Caldwell-Livingston-Linn MO-
Including the cities of Marceline, Hamilton, Braymer, Polo,
Lathrop, Breckenridge, Chillicothe, Brookfield, Plattsburg, and
Cameron
1109 AM CDT Sat Mar 14 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM SUNDAY TO 4 AM CDT MONDAY...
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO NOON CDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 25 to 35 mph 
  with gusts up to 60 mph expected. For the Wind Advisory, northwest 
  winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.

* WHERE...Caldwell, Linn MO, Livingston, and Clinton Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, from 1 PM Sunday to 4 AM CDT 
  Monday. For the Wind Advisory, from 4 AM to noon CDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles. Gusty winds will blow around 
  unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power 
  outages may result.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...In addition to the strong winds,falling and 
  blowing snow could result in periods of significantly reduced 
  visibility.

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.

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

&&

$$

KSZ057-060-104-105-MOZ025-029>033-037>040-043>046-053-054-150600-
/O.NEW.KEAX.WI.Y.0003.260315T1500Z-260316T1700Z/
Miami-Linn KS-Wyandotte-Johnson KS-Macon-Clay-Ray-Carroll-
Chariton-Randolph-Jackson-Lafayette-Saline-Howard-Cass-Johnson MO-
Pettis-Cooper-Bates-Henry-
Including the cities of Marshall, Pleasanton, Mound City,
Gladstone, Keytesville, Kearney, Fayette, Belton, Salisbury,
Boonville, Butler, Warrensburg, Kansas City, Richmond, Moberly,
Independence, Macon, Louisburg, Kansas City Kansas, La Plata,
Lawson, Overland Park, Rich Hill, Brunswick, Adrian, Concordia,
Raymore, Lexington, Excelsior Springs, Odessa, New Franklin, La
Cygne, Osawatomie, Carrollton, Glasgow, Pleasant Hill, Liberty,
Higginsville, Lenexa, Paola, Sedalia, Harrisonville, Clinton,
Windsor, Olathe, Stanley, and Shawnee
1109 AM CDT Sat Mar 14 2026

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM SUNDAY TO NOON CDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Southerly to southwesterly winds of 20 to 25 mph with gusts 
  of 40 mph will become northwesterly at 20 to 30 mph with gusts up 
  to 50 mph expected.

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

* WHEN...From 10 AM Sunday to noon CDT Monday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...In addition to the strong winds,falling and 
  blowing snow could result in periods of significantly reduced 
  visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

https://www.weather.gov/eax

CDB
6 follow-up statements
292 
WWUS73 KEAX 150457
NPWEAX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
1157 PM CDT Sat Mar 14 2026

KSZ025-102-103-MOZ001-002-011-012-020-028-152100-
/O.CON.KEAX.HW.W.0001.260315T1400Z-260316T0600Z/
/O.CON.KEAX.WI.Y.0003.260316T0600Z-260316T1700Z/
Atchison KS-Doniphan-Leavenworth-Atchison MO-Nodaway-Holt-Andrew-
Buchanan-Platte-
Including the cities of Fort Leavenworth, Atchison, Maitland,
Weatherby Lake, Parkville, Riverside, Highland, Maryville,
Weston, Elwood, Savannah, St. Joseph Airport, Craig, Rock Port,
Oregon, St. Joseph, Forest City, Platte City, Tarkio, Lansing,
Leavenworth, Country Club Villa, Wathena, Troy, Mound City, and
Fairfax
1157 PM CDT Sat Mar 14 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM SUNDAY TO 1 AM CDT 
MONDAY...
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO NOON CDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 30 to 40 mph 
  with gusts up to 60 mph expected. For the Wind Advisory, northwest 
  winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.

* WHERE...In Kansas, Atchison KS, Doniphan, and Leavenworth 
  Counties. In Missouri, Andrew, Atchison MO, Buchanan, Holt, 
  Nodaway, and Platte Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, from 9 AM Sunday to 1 AM CDT 
  Monday. For the Wind Advisory, from 1 AM to noon CDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles. Gusty winds will blow around 
  unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power 
  outages may result.

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.

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

&&

$$

MOZ003>008-013>017-021>024-152100-
/O.CON.KEAX.HW.W.0001.260315T1800Z-260316T0900Z/
/O.CON.KEAX.WI.Y.0003.260316T0900Z-260316T1700Z/
Worth-Gentry-Harrison-Mercer-Putnam-Schuyler-De Kalb-Daviess-
Grundy-Sullivan-Adair-Clinton-Caldwell-Livingston-Linn MO-
Including the cities of Grant City, Green City, Lancaster,
Breckenridge, Trenton, Hamilton, Lathrop, Bethany, Unionville,
Kirksville, Clarksdale, Marceline, Queen City, Princeton,
Chillicothe, Maysville, Stewartsville, Plattsburg, Union Star,
Stanberry, Jamesport, Glenwood, Osborn, Milan, Mercer, Downing,
King City, Brookfield, Greentop, Cameron, Albany, Braymer, Polo,
and Gallatin
1157 PM CDT Sat Mar 14 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM SUNDAY TO 4 AM CDT 
MONDAY...
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO NOON CDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 25 to 35 mph 
  with gusts up to 60 mph expected. For the Wind Advisory, northwest 
  winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected.

* WHERE...Portions of north central, northeast, and northwest 
  Missouri.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, from 1 PM Sunday to 4 AM CDT 
  Monday. For the Wind Advisory, from 4 AM to noon CDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles. Gusty winds will blow around 
  unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power 
  outages may result.

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.

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

&&

$$

KSZ057-060-104-105-MOZ025-029>033-037>040-043>046-053-054-152100-
/O.CON.KEAX.WI.Y.0003.260315T1500Z-260316T1700Z/
Miami-Linn KS-Wyandotte-Johnson KS-Macon-Clay-Ray-Carroll-
Chariton-Randolph-Jackson-Lafayette-Saline-Howard-Cass-Johnson MO-
Pettis-Cooper-Bates-Henry-
Including the cities of Raymore, Clinton, Liberty, La Plata,
Shawnee, Overland Park, Marshall, Brunswick, Lexington, Macon,
Olathe, Pleasant Hill, Warrensburg, Harrisonville, Lawson, New
Franklin, Kansas City, Stanley, Belton, Keytesville, Carrollton,
Fayette, Butler, Boonville, Gladstone, Glasgow, Odessa,
Pleasanton, Kearney, Rich Hill, La Cygne, Richmond, Concordia,
Salisbury, Lenexa, Higginsville, Louisburg, Adrian, Osawatomie,
Excelsior Springs, Sedalia, Windsor, Moberly, Paola, Mound City,
Kansas City Kansas, and Independence
1157 PM CDT Sat Mar 14 2026

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM SUNDAY TO NOON CDT 
MONDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 10 AM Sunday to noon CDT Monday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

https://www.weather.gov/eax

Williams
526 
WWUS73 KEAX 151858
NPWEAX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
158 PM CDT Sun Mar 15 2026

KSZ025-102-103-MOZ001-002-011-012-020-028-160300-
/O.CON.KEAX.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260316T0600Z/
/O.CON.KEAX.WI.Y.0003.260316T0600Z-260316T1700Z/
Atchison KS-Doniphan-Leavenworth-Atchison MO-Nodaway-Holt-Andrew-
Buchanan-Platte-
Including the cities of Leavenworth, Lansing, Tarkio, Forest
City, Wathena, Platte City, Highland, Mound City, St. Joseph,
Oregon, Weatherby Lake, Elwood, Fairfax, Savannah, Troy,
Maitland, St. Joseph Airport, Country Club Villa, Atchison,
Parkville, Riverside, Craig, Fort Leavenworth, Weston, Rock Port,
and Maryville
158 PM CDT Sun Mar 15 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CDT MONDAY...
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO NOON CDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 30 to 35 mph 
  with gusts up to 60 mph. For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 20 
  to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.

* WHERE...In Kansas, Atchison KS, Doniphan, and Leavenworth 
  Counties. In Missouri, Andrew, Atchison MO, Buchanan, Holt, 
  Nodaway, and Platte Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 1 AM CDT Monday. For the 
  Wind Advisory, from 1 AM to noon CDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles. Gusty winds will blow around 
  unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power 
  outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must 
drive.

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

&&

$$

MOZ003>008-013>017-021>024-160300-
/O.CON.KEAX.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260316T0900Z/
/O.CON.KEAX.WI.Y.0003.260316T0900Z-260316T1700Z/
Worth-Gentry-Harrison-Mercer-Putnam-Schuyler-De Kalb-Daviess-
Grundy-Sullivan-Adair-Clinton-Caldwell-Livingston-Linn MO-
Including the cities of Union Star, Hamilton, Jamesport, Albany,
Grant City, Marceline, Milan, Maysville, Mercer, Kirksville,
Braymer, Glenwood, Osborn, Plattsburg, Stewartsville, Bethany,
Lancaster, Gallatin, Downing, Polo, Princeton, Greentop, King
City, Cameron, Stanberry, Queen City, Lathrop, Green City,
Brookfield, Trenton, Unionville, Chillicothe, Clarksdale, and
Breckenridge
158 PM CDT Sun Mar 15 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CDT MONDAY...
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO NOON CDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 25 to 35 mph 
  with gusts up to 60 mph. For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 20 
  to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.

* WHERE...Portions of north central, northeast, and northwest 
  Missouri.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 4 AM CDT Monday. For the 
  Wind Advisory, from 4 AM to noon CDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles. Gusty winds will blow around 
  unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power 
  outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must 
drive.

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

&&

$$

KSZ057-060-104-105-MOZ025-029>033-037>040-043>046-053-054-160300-
/O.CON.KEAX.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-260316T1700Z/
Miami-Linn KS-Wyandotte-Johnson KS-Macon-Clay-Ray-Carroll-
Chariton-Randolph-Jackson-Lafayette-Saline-Howard-Cass-Johnson MO-
Pettis-Cooper-Bates-Henry-
Including the cities of Kearney, Olathe, Salisbury, Independence,
Glasgow, Odessa, Concordia, Windsor, Shawnee, Mound City, Lawson,
La Cygne, Raymore, Harrisonville, Excelsior Springs, Clinton,
Adrian, Higginsville, Fayette, Overland Park, Pleasant Hill,
Osawatomie, Kansas City Kansas, Kansas City, Carrollton, New
Franklin, Stanley, Butler, Belton, Liberty, Marshall,
Keytesville, Louisburg, Paola, Lenexa, Brunswick, Moberly,
Lexington, Boonville, La Plata, Warrensburg, Pleasanton,
Richmond, Sedalia, Gladstone, Rich Hill, and Macon
158 PM CDT Sun Mar 15 2026

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.

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

* WHEN...Until noon CDT Monday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

https://www.weather.gov/eax

CDB
934 
WWUS73 KEAX 160221
NPWEAX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
921 PM CDT Sun Mar 15 2026

KSZ025-102-103-MOZ001-002-011-012-020-028-161200-
/O.EXT.KEAX.WI.Y.0003.260316T0600Z-260316T1200Z/
/O.CON.KEAX.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260316T0600Z/
Atchison KS-Doniphan-Leavenworth-Atchison MO-Nodaway-Holt-Andrew-
Buchanan-Platte-
Including the cities of Lansing, Tarkio, Weston, Fairfax,
Maryville, Fort Leavenworth, Forest City, Highland, Oregon,
Parkville, Leavenworth, St. Joseph Airport, Craig, Atchison, Rock
Port, Elwood, Savannah, Maitland, Platte City, Weatherby Lake,
Country Club Villa, Mound City, St. Joseph, Troy, Wathena, and
Riverside
921 PM CDT Sun Mar 15 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CDT MONDAY...
...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 7 AM CDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 30 to 35 mph 
  with gusts up to 55 mph. For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 25 
  to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.

* WHERE...In Kansas, Atchison KS, Doniphan, and Leavenworth 
  Counties. In Missouri, Andrew, Atchison MO, Buchanan, Holt, 
  Nodaway, and Platte Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 1 AM CDT Monday. For the 
  Wind Advisory, from 1 AM to 7 AM CDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles. Gusty winds will blow around 
  unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power 
  outages may result.

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.

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

&&

$$

MOZ003>008-013>017-021>024-161200-
/O.EXT.KEAX.WI.Y.0003.260316T0900Z-260316T1200Z/
/O.CON.KEAX.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260316T0900Z/
Worth-Gentry-Harrison-Mercer-Putnam-Schuyler-De Kalb-Daviess-
Grundy-Sullivan-Adair-Clinton-Caldwell-Livingston-Linn MO-
Including the cities of Polo, Queen City, Cameron, Lathrop,
Kirksville, Trenton, Albany, Hamilton, Glenwood, Green City,
Plattsburg, Braymer, Stanberry, Union Star, Princeton, Greentop,
Marceline, Gallatin, Downing, Brookfield, Breckenridge,
Unionville, Maysville, Clarksdale, Jamesport, Mercer, Osborn,
Lancaster, King City, Chillicothe, Grant City, Bethany, Milan,
and Stewartsville
921 PM CDT Sun Mar 15 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CDT MONDAY...
...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 7 AM CDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 25 to 35 mph 
  with gusts up to 60 mph. For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 25 
  to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.

* WHERE...Portions of north central, northeast, and northwest 
  Missouri.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 4 AM CDT Monday. For the 
  Wind Advisory, from 4 AM to 7 AM CDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles. Gusty winds will blow around 
  unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power 
  outages may result.

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.

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

&&

$$

KSZ057-060-104-105-MOZ025-029>033-037>040-043>046-053-054-161200-
/O.EXT.KEAX.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-260316T1200Z/
Miami-Linn KS-Wyandotte-Johnson KS-Macon-Clay-Ray-Carroll-
Chariton-Randolph-Jackson-Lafayette-Saline-Howard-Cass-Johnson MO-
Pettis-Cooper-Bates-Henry-
Including the cities of Raymore, Keytesville, La Cygne,
Salisbury, La Plata, Independence, Kearney, Odessa, Concordia,
Harrisonville, Marshall, Belton, Pleasant Hill, Clinton, Lenexa,
Carrollton, Warrensburg, Glasgow, New Franklin, Fayette, Liberty,
Pleasanton, Overland Park, Lawson, Kansas City, Brunswick,
Boonville, Adrian, Kansas City Kansas, Sedalia, Paola, Butler,
Osawatomie, Louisburg, Shawnee, Macon, Windsor, Richmond,
Higginsville, Gladstone, Lexington, Mound City, Moberly, Rich
Hill, Olathe, Excelsior Springs, and Stanley
921 PM CDT Sun Mar 15 2026

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.

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

* WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT Monday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

https://www.weather.gov/eax

Williams
500 
WWUS73 KEAX 160605
NPWEAX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
105 AM CDT Mon Mar 16 2026

KSZ025-102-103-MOZ001-002-011-012-020-028-161200-
/O.EXP.KEAX.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260316T0600Z/
/O.CON.KEAX.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-260316T1200Z/
Atchison KS-Doniphan-Leavenworth-Atchison MO-Nodaway-Holt-Andrew-
Buchanan-Platte-
Including the cities of Maitland, Lansing, Mound City, Oregon,
Savannah, Maryville, Riverside, St. Joseph Airport, Leavenworth,
Tarkio, Elwood, Platte City, Craig, Atchison, Wathena, Rock Port,
Weston, Forest City, Fairfax, St. Joseph, Country Club Villa,
Troy, Weatherby Lake, Parkville, Highland, and Fort Leavenworth
105 AM CDT Mon Mar 16 2026

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT THIS MORNING...
...HIGH WIND WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

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

* WHERE...In Kansas, Atchison KS, Doniphan, and Leavenworth 
  Counties. In Missouri, Andrew, Atchison MO, Buchanan, Holt, 
  Nodaway, and Platte Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT this morning.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

MOZ003>008-013>017-021>024-161200-
/O.CON.KEAX.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260316T0900Z/
/O.CON.KEAX.WI.Y.0003.260316T0900Z-260316T1200Z/
Worth-Gentry-Harrison-Mercer-Putnam-Schuyler-De Kalb-Daviess-
Grundy-Sullivan-Adair-Clinton-Caldwell-Livingston-Linn MO-
Including the cities of Bethany, Gallatin, Kirksville,
Brookfield, King City, Clarksdale, Maysville, Greentop,
Stanberry, Unionville, Braymer, Albany, Princeton, Breckenridge,
Trenton, Hamilton, Cameron, Stewartsville, Polo, Downing, Milan,
Marceline, Chillicothe, Glenwood, Lathrop, Green City, Mercer,
Grant City, Lancaster, Osborn, Jamesport, Plattsburg, Queen City,
and Union Star
105 AM CDT Mon Mar 16 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CDT EARLY THIS 
MORNING...
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 25 to 30 mph 
  with gusts up to 50 mph. For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 25 
  to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected.

* WHERE...Portions of north central, northeast, and northwest 
  Missouri.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 4 AM CDT early this 
  morning. For the Wind Advisory, until 7 AM CDT this morning.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles. Gusty winds will blow around 
  unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power 
  outages may result.

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.

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

&&

$$

KSZ057-060-104-105-MOZ025-029>033-037>040-043>046-053-054-161200-
/O.CON.KEAX.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-260316T1200Z/
Miami-Linn KS-Wyandotte-Johnson KS-Macon-Clay-Ray-Carroll-
Chariton-Randolph-Jackson-Lafayette-Saline-Howard-Cass-Johnson MO-
Pettis-Cooper-Bates-Henry-
Including the cities of Adrian, Shawnee, Mound City, Olathe,
Boonville, Fayette, Glasgow, Harrisonville, La Plata, Kansas
City, Kansas City Kansas, Macon, Independence, Lexington,
Raymore, Marshall, Osawatomie, Pleasant Hill, Kearney,
Carrollton, Windsor, Richmond, Belton, Brunswick, Stanley,
Concordia, Louisburg, Butler, New Franklin, Moberly, Sedalia,
Clinton, Pleasanton, Paola, Liberty, Lenexa, Gladstone, Excelsior
Springs, Keytesville, Overland Park, Odessa, Warrensburg, Lawson,
Higginsville, Salisbury, Rich Hill, and La Cygne
105 AM CDT Mon Mar 16 2026

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT THIS MORNING...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT this morning.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

https://www.weather.gov/eax

BT
110 
WWUS73 KEAX 160852
NPWEAX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
352 AM CDT Mon Mar 16 2026

MOZ003>008-013>017-021>024-161200-
/O.EXP.KEAX.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260316T0900Z/
/O.CON.KEAX.WI.Y.0003.260316T0900Z-260316T1200Z/
Worth-Gentry-Harrison-Mercer-Putnam-Schuyler-De Kalb-Daviess-
Grundy-Sullivan-Adair-Clinton-Caldwell-Livingston-Linn MO-
Including the cities of Bethany, Gallatin, Kirksville,
Brookfield, King City, Clarksdale, Maysville, Greentop,
Stanberry, Unionville, Braymer, Albany, Princeton, Breckenridge,
Trenton, Hamilton, Cameron, Stewartsville, Polo, Downing, Milan,
Marceline, Chillicothe, Glenwood, Lathrop, Green City, Mercer,
Grant City, Lancaster, Osborn, Jamesport, Plattsburg, Queen City,
and Union Star
352 AM CDT Mon Mar 16 2026

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT THIS MORNING...
...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 4 AM CDT EARLY THIS MORNING...

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

* WHERE...Portions of north central, northeast, and northwest 
  Missouri.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT this morning.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

KSZ025-102-103-MOZ001-002-011-012-020-028-161200-
/O.CON.KEAX.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-260316T1200Z/
Atchison KS-Doniphan-Leavenworth-Atchison MO-Nodaway-Holt-Andrew-
Buchanan-Platte-
Including the cities of Maitland, Lansing, Mound City, Oregon,
Savannah, Maryville, Riverside, St. Joseph Airport, Leavenworth,
Tarkio, Elwood, Platte City, Craig, Atchison, Wathena, Rock Port,
Weston, Forest City, Fairfax, St. Joseph, Country Club Villa,
Troy, Weatherby Lake, Parkville, Highland, and Fort Leavenworth
352 AM CDT Mon Mar 16 2026

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT THIS MORNING...

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

* WHERE...In Kansas, Atchison KS, Doniphan, and Leavenworth 
  Counties. In Missouri, Andrew, Atchison MO, Buchanan, Holt, 
  Nodaway, and Platte Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT this morning.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

KSZ057-060-104-105-MOZ025-029>033-037>040-043>046-053-054-161200-
/O.CON.KEAX.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-260316T1200Z/
Miami-Linn KS-Wyandotte-Johnson KS-Macon-Clay-Ray-Carroll-
Chariton-Randolph-Jackson-Lafayette-Saline-Howard-Cass-Johnson MO-
Pettis-Cooper-Bates-Henry-
Including the cities of Adrian, Shawnee, Mound City, Olathe,
Boonville, Fayette, Glasgow, Harrisonville, La Plata, Kansas
City, Kansas City Kansas, Macon, Independence, Lexington,
Raymore, Marshall, Osawatomie, Pleasant Hill, Kearney,
Carrollton, Windsor, Richmond, Belton, Brunswick, Stanley,
Concordia, Louisburg, Butler, New Franklin, Moberly, Sedalia,
Clinton, Pleasanton, Paola, Liberty, Lenexa, Gladstone, Excelsior
Springs, Keytesville, Overland Park, Odessa, Warrensburg, Lawson,
Higginsville, Salisbury, Rich Hill, and La Cygne
352 AM CDT Mon Mar 16 2026

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT THIS MORNING...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT this morning.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

https://www.weather.gov/eax

BT
012 
WWUS73 KEAX 161155
NPWEAX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
655 AM CDT Mon Mar 16 2026

KSZ025-057-060-102>105-MOZ001>008-011>017-020>025-028>033-037>040-
043>046-053-054-161300-
/O.EXP.KEAX.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-260316T1200Z/
Atchison KS-Miami-Linn KS-Doniphan-Leavenworth-Wyandotte-Johnson
KS-Atchison MO-Nodaway-Worth-Gentry-Harrison-Mercer-Putnam-
Schuyler-Holt-Andrew-De Kalb-Daviess-Grundy-Sullivan-Adair-
Buchanan-Clinton-Caldwell-Livingston-Linn MO-Macon-Platte-Clay-
Ray-Carroll-Chariton-Randolph-Jackson-Lafayette-Saline-Howard-
Cass-Johnson MO-Pettis-Cooper-Bates-Henry-
Including the cities of Bethany, Boonville, Savannah, La Plata,
Kansas City Kansas, Macon, Pleasant Hill, Marshall, Riverside,
Brunswick, Tarkio, Elwood, Platte City, Atchison, Craig, Downing,
Marceline, Liberty, Gladstone, Warrensburg, Lawson, Osborn,
Higginsville, Salisbury, Shawnee, Maitland, Lansing, Olathe,
Gallatin, Oregon, Fayette, Kirksville, Brookfield, Butler,
Independence, Lexington, Maryville, Kearney, Greentop,
Leavenworth, Unionville, Richmond, Carrollton, Windsor, Albany,
Stanley, Princeton, Louisburg, Cameron, Wathena, New Franklin,
Polo, St. Joseph, Pleasanton, Clinton, Troy, Weatherby Lake,
Glenwood, Lenexa, Lathrop, Keytesville, Jamesport, Weston, Queen
City, Adrian, Harrisonville, Kansas City, Maysville, Belton,
Trenton, Hamilton, Rock Port, Forest City, Paola, Chillicothe,
Green City, Mercer, Odessa, Plattsburg, Union Star, La Cygne,
Glasgow, Mound City, King City, Clarksdale, Raymore, Osawatomie,
St. Joseph Airport, Stanberry, Braymer, Concordia, Breckenridge,
Stewartsville, Moberly, Milan, Fairfax, Sedalia, Country Club
Villa, Parkville, Grant City, Excelsior Springs, Overland Park,
Lancaster, Highland, Fort Leavenworth, and Rich Hill
655 AM CDT Mon Mar 16 2026

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 7 AM CDT THIS MORNING...

Wind gusts will continue to gradually decrease today. 

$$

https://www.weather.gov/eax

BT

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this wind advisory went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Kansas City, MO wrote its last area forecast discussion before this wind advisory went out at Mar 14, 6:11 AM CDT, 4 hours 58 minutes earlier. Its key messages:

  • * Potent storm system will affect the region Sunday into Monday:
  • Strong to potentially severe storms are possible late Sunday morning - early afternoon.
  • High winds are likely Sunday morning through Sunday night with wind gusts up to 50-55 mph. Some areas may see wind gusts near or exceeding 58 mph.
  • Wintry precipitation likely as cold air surges into the area behind a passing cold front Sunday afternoon into Sunday night, with the potential for periods of significantly reduced visibility.
  • Bitterly cold wind chill values expected late Sunday night into Monday morning with values below zero for most of the region. * Warmer conditions build into the region for the later half of next week.
Area forecast discussion, Mar 14, 6:11 AM CDT, 4 hours 58 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
611 AM CDT Sat Mar 14 2026

.KEY MESSAGES...

* Potent storm system will affect the region Sunday into Monday:

    - Strong to potentially severe storms are possible late
      Sunday morning - early afternoon.

    - High winds are likely Sunday morning through Sunday night
      with wind gusts up to 50-55 mph. Some areas may see wind
      gusts near or exceeding 58 mph.

    - Wintry precipitation likely as cold air surges into the
      area behind a passing cold front Sunday afternoon into
      Sunday night, with the potential for periods of
      significantly reduced visibility.

    - Bitterly cold wind chill values expected late Sunday night
      into Monday morning with values below zero for most of
      the region.

* Warmer conditions build into the region for the later half of
  next week.

&&

.UPDATE...

Have coordinated the extension of the high wind watch farther
east across northern Missouri. Core of 850 HPA winds appears to
be focused across Iowa with 55 knots towards the top of the
mixed layer behind the cold front spilling into northern
Missouri. Considered a winter storm watch for potential blizzard
conditions for portions of northern Missouri; however,
confidence is not high enough at this point that visibilities
would be 1/4 mile or less with only an inch or two of snow
expected. With that said, it will still be unpleasant across
northern Missouri Sunday night into Monday morning with strong
winds leading to significant reductions of visibility in falling
and blowing snow and wind chills falling below zero.

&&
.DISCUSSION...
Current H5 analysis depicts 50 to 70 knot west
northwesterly flow aloft, with some high level cloud cover
traversing northwest to southeast across the area this evening
within the mid/upper flow. At the surface, a 1023 mb center of
high pressure is sliding into central Minnesota, with a relaxed
pressure gradient across our region yielding light and variable
winds. Temperatures this morning should drop into the mid to
upper 30s with some passing high clouds continuing. Mid/upper
flow becomes zonal by late Saturday morning, with strong theta e
advection commencing on Saturday afternoon as a warm front
lifts south to north through the CWA, increasing southerly low
level flow and increasing temperatures into the low to mid 70s
for areas south of the Missouri River, and increasing dew points
from the 20s to lower 30s Saturday morning to the 40s by
Saturday afternoon.

By Saturday night, a potent mid/upper trough is progged to dig
across the Rockies, continuing to deepen as it enters the
Plains by early Sunday morning, with an associated sub 992 mb
surface low centered somewhere in the vicinity of NW Missouri
into central Iowa by around 6 AM Sunday morning and a trailing
cold front extending to the south southwest through NW Missouri
into far eastern Kansas. Continued theta e advection out ahead
of the surface low and cold front should send dew points into
the low 50s with 20 mph south southwesterly winds gusting to 30
mph. Uncertainties still remain with respect to the timing,
strength, evolution, track of the system, etc., but as this
system makes its way through the region, it will bring the
threat for multiple hazards. These hazards will be discussed
individually below.

Strong to Severe Storms:

Pre frontal showers and thunderstorms are probable given strong
synoptic scale ascent out ahead of the upper trough with rapid mid
level height falls, as well as a line of showers and thunderstorms
along/slightly ahead of the cold front. Instability may be a bit
lacking, but most guidance suggests at least 500 J/kg of MU CAPE,
with isolated pockets of higher CAPE, and with very strong deep
layer shear, there will be a chance for strong to marginally severe
storms capable of quarter size hail and 60+ mph wind gusts. However,
better severe chances should remain east southeast of the CWA.

Very Strong Non-thunderstorm Winds:

Winds will turn northwesterly behind the cold front, with sustained
winds on the order of 30 to 35 mph and gusts up to 50 to 55 mph, and
potentially higher. Strongest winds should be across far NE Kansas
and NW Missouri. As such, a high wind watch has been issued for
these locations from 9 AM Sunday to 1 AM Monday. This high wind
watch/warning may be extended further to the southeast if confidence
in reaching criteria increases. Elsewhere, a wind advisory is very
likely going to be necessary.

Snow and Reduced Visibility:

Temperatures will plummet behind the passing cold front, with
temperatures in KC falling from the upper 50s at ~10 am to the mid
30s by early to mid afternoon. CAMs indicate a there may be a period
of no precipitation immediately behind the front, with precipitation
wrapping around the surface low moving into the CWA by early
afternoon and continuing through the afternoon and evening hours. As
thermal profiles rapidly cool behind the front, a changeover to snow
is possible by mid afternoon. There is still quite a bit of spread
among the models with respect to the coverage of the snowfall and
snowfall amounts. NBM guidance has become less bullish on snow
totals for the KC area, with the most recent NBM run only giving
around a 30% probability for snow to exceed 1" at MCI. Best chances
for accumulating snow exceeding 1" in our CWA at this time is NE
Missouri, as the NBM gives roughly a 50% probability for snow to
exceed 1" and around a 35% probability for snow to exceed 2" at
Kirksville. With NW winds gusting to 50+ mph for much of the CWA,
visibility will be significantly reduced during periods of snow,
especially during periods of more moderate snowfall rates.

Cold Temperatures and Wind Chills:

Temperatures should fall into the upper single digits across
northern Missouri to the mid teens elsewhere late Sunday night into
Monday morning, with wind chills below zero (potentially as cold as
10 degrees below zero toward the Iowa border).

Flash Freeze:

A flash freeze will be possible on Sunday afternoon given how fast
temperatures will decrease behind the front with rain falling
beforehand and snow possibly melting initially given the warm ground
temperatures.

By Monday afternoon, a closed ~515 dam H5 low is progged to be
centered over Lake Michigan, with a very highly amplified long wave
trough over the east central CONUS. Our CWA should be located on the
back side of this trough, with gusty NW winds and ample CAA
continuing. High temperatures should remain at or below freezing for
Monday, ranging from the mid 20s across NE Missouri to the lower 30s
elsewhere.

Mid/upper ridging begins to build in from the west on Tuesday,
warming temps into the 40s for Tuesday afternoon. Upper ridging
builds in further on Wednesday, warming temps into the upper 60s to
mid 70s. By Thursday, models suggest a 590+ dam H5 high developing
across the Desert Southwest into NW Mexico, with attendant ridging
in place across the western half of the CONUS. This will send mid
level heights even higher on Thursday, allowing for temperatures to
warm mid 70s to potentially even the lower 80s toward the MO/KS
border. Dry conditions are favored for Monday through the end of the
week.

&&

.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z SUNDAY/...
Issued at 609 AM CDT Sat Mar 14 2026

VFR conditions through the period. Southeast winds may be a bit
gusty this morning before settling out this afternoon. A strong
low level jet is expected to develop this evening, but as low
level lapse rates weaken, winds are expected to become
increasingly gusty early Sunday morning.

&&

.EAX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
MO...High Wind Watch from Sunday morning through late Sunday night
     for MOZ001-002-011-012-020.
     High Wind Watch from Sunday afternoon through late Sunday
     night for MOZ003>008-013>017.
KS...High Wind Watch from Sunday morning through late Sunday night
     for KSZ025-102.

&&

SHORT TERM...Williams
LONG TERM...Williams
AVIATION...BT
Hazardous weather outlook, Mar 14, 5:05 AM CDT, 6 hours 4 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
0505 AM CDT Sat Mar 14 2026

KSZ025-057-060-102>105-MOZ001>008-011>017-020>025-028>033-037>040-
043>046-053-054-151005-
Atchison KS-Miami-Linn KS-Doniphan-Leavenworth-Wyandotte-Johnson KS-
Atchison MO-Nodaway-Worth-Gentry-Harrison-Mercer-Putnam-Schuyler-
Holt-Andrew-De Kalb-Daviess-Grundy-Sullivan-Adair-Buchanan-Clinton-
Caldwell-Livingston-Linn MO-Macon-Platte-Clay-Ray-Carroll-Chariton-
Randolph-Jackson-Lafayette-Saline-Howard-Cass-Johnson MO-Pettis-
Cooper-Bates-Henry-
0505 AM CDT Sat Mar 14 2026

This hazardous weather outlook is for northwest...north central and
west central Missouri...as well as extreme eastern Kansas.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

There is a low probability of widespread hazardous weather.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

Please go to https://weather.gov/media/eax/DssPacket.pdf for more information on
potential weather hazards.

.KEY MESSAGES...

* Potent storm system will affect the region Sunday into Monday:

    - Strong to potentially severe storms are possible late
      Sunday morning - early afternoon.

    - High winds are likely Sunday morning through Sunday night
      with wind gusts up to 50-55 mph. Some areas may see wind
      gusts near or exceeding 58 mph.

    - Wintry precipitation likely as cold air surges into the
      area behind a passing cold front Sunday afternoon into
      Sunday night, with the potential for periods of
      significantly reduced visibility.

    - Bitterly cold wind chill values expected late Sunday night
      into Monday morning with values below zero for most of
      the region.

* Warmer conditions build into the region for the later half of
  next week.

The office that day

Everything else NWS Kansas City, MO issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 14, 11:09 AM CDTHigh Wind WarningEAXAdair, Andrew, Atchison, Buchanan, Caldwell, Clinton and 15 more41 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.