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Wind Advisory 2, NWS Gaylord, MI

February 18, 201118 counties in Michigan

NWS Gaylord, MI issued this wind advisory at Feb 18, 2011, 4:16 AM EST for 18 counties in Michigan. It took effect at Feb 18, 2011, 12:00 PM EST. It was in force for 15 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Feb 18, 2011, 4:16 AM EST (09:16 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 18, 2011, 12:00 PM EST
Expired
Feb 19, 2011, 3:29 AM EST
In force
15 hr
Issued by
NWS Gaylord, MI

Counties Alcona County, MI, Alpena County, MI, Arenac County, MI, Benzie County, MI, Cheboygan County, MI, Emmet County, MI, Gladwin County, MI, Grand Traverse County, MI, Iosco County, MI, Leelanau County, MI, Manistee County, MI, Missaukee County, MI, Montmorency County, MI, Ogemaw County, MI, Oscoda County, MI, Presque Isle County, MI, Roscommon County, MI, Wexford County, MI

The radar

The NCL Michigan radar (KAPX), 25 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 09:20 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

Alpena, MI (KAPX), launched 00:00Z, 9.3 hours before the alert went out and 181 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, Alpena, MI at 00:00Z on 2011-02-18Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCLEL10008507005003002001001 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, Alpena, MI at 00:00Z on 2011-02-18The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 501 square meters per square second.1939587897117Sfc1 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
471 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
64 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
501 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
499 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted, in the capitals the NWS used until 2016.

191 
WWUS73 KAPX 180916
NPWAPX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GAYLORD MI
416 AM EST FRI FEB 18 2011

...QUITE WINDY THIS AFTERNOON AND EVENING...

.A COLD FRONT MOVED ACROSS NORTHERN MICHIGAN EARLY THIS MORNING.
COLD AIR WILL SURGE INTO THE REGION ON WEST TO NORTHWEST WINDS.
THESE WINDS WILL BECOME INCREASINGLY GUSTY AS WE MOVE INTO THE
AFTERNOON AND EVENING. ALONG SOME COASTLINES...STRONG WINDS WILL
LINGER THROUGH TONIGHT.

MIZ015>018-020-024-025-031-181800-
/O.NEW.KAPX.WI.Y.0002.110218T1700Z-110219T1200Z/
MACKINAC-EMMET-CHEBOYGAN-PRESQUE ISLE-LEELANAU-ALPENA-BENZIE-
MANISTEE-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...ST. IGNACE...PETOSKEY...CHEBOYGAN...
ROGERS CITY...NORTHPORT...ALPENA...FRANKFORT...MANISTEE
416 AM EST FRI FEB 18 2011

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 7 AM EST SATURDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN GAYLORD HAS ISSUED A WIND
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 7 AM EST
SATURDAY. 

IMPACTS...

 * LOOSE OBJECTS BLOWN ABOUT. JOSTLING OF HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES. 

HAZARDOUS WEATHER...

 * WIND GUSTS OF 45 TO 55 MPH...MAINLY THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH
   TONIGHT. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

WINDS THIS STRONG CAN MAKE DRIVING DIFFICULT...ESPECIALLY FOR
HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES. USE EXTRA CAUTION.

&&

$$

MIZ023-026-029-030-032>036-041-042-181800-
/O.NEW.KAPX.WI.Y.0002.110218T1700Z-110219T0500Z/
MONTMORENCY-GRAND TRAVERSE-OSCODA-ALCONA-WEXFORD-MISSAUKEE-
ROSCOMMON-OGEMAW-IOSCO-GLADWIN-ARENAC-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...ATLANTA...TRAVERSE CITY...MIO...
HARRISVILLE...CADILLAC...LAKE CITY...HOUGHTON LAKE...
WEST BRANCH...TAWAS CITY...GLADWIN...STANDISH
416 AM EST FRI FEB 18 2011

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO MIDNIGHT EST
TONIGHT...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN GAYLORD HAS ISSUED A WIND
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO MIDNIGHT EST
TONIGHT. 

IMPACTS...

 * LOOSE OBJECTS BLOWN ABOUT. JOSTLING OF HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES. 

HAZARDOUS WEATHER...

 * WIND GUSTS OF 45 TO 50 MPH...MAINLY THIS AFTERNOON AND EVENING.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

WINDS THIS STRONG CAN MAKE DRIVING DIFFICULT...ESPECIALLY FOR
HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES. USE EXTRA CAUTION.

&&

$$

JZ
5 follow-up statements
154 
WWUS73 KAPX 181525
NPWAPX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GAYLORD MI
1025 AM EST FRI FEB 18 2011

...QUITE WINDY THIS AFTERNOON AND EVENING...

.A COLD FRONT MOVED ACROSS NORTHERN MICHIGAN EARLY THIS MORNING.
COLD AIR WILL SURGE INTO THE REGION ON WEST TO NORTHWEST WINDS.
THESE WINDS WILL BECOME INCREASINGLY GUSTY AS WE MOVE INTO THE
AFTERNOON AND EVENING. ALONG THE LAKE MICHIGAN AND LAKE SUPERIOR
COASTLINES...AS WELL AS THE HIGHER TERRAIN OF NORTHERN LOWER
MICHIGAN...STRONG WINDS WILL LINGER THROUGH TONIGHT.

MIZ015>018-020-024-025-031-182200-
/O.CON.KAPX.WI.Y.0002.110218T1700Z-110219T1200Z/
MACKINAC-EMMET-CHEBOYGAN-PRESQUE ISLE-LEELANAU-ALPENA-BENZIE-
MANISTEE-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...ST. IGNACE...PETOSKEY...CHEBOYGAN...
ROGERS CITY...NORTHPORT...ALPENA...FRANKFORT...MANISTEE
1025 AM EST FRI FEB 18 2011

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST SATURDAY...

A WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST SATURDAY. 

IMPACTS...

 * LOOSE OBJECTS BLOWN ABOUT. JOSTLING OF HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES.
   SOME MINOR TREE DAMAGE IS ALSO POSSIBLE.

HAZARDOUS WEATHER...

 * WIND GUSTS OF 45 TO 55 MPH...MAINLY THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH 
   TONIGHT. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

WINDS THIS STRONG CAN MAKE DRIVING DIFFICULT...ESPECIALLY FOR
HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES. USE EXTRA CAUTION.

&&

$$

MIZ023-026-029-030-032>036-041-042-182200-
/O.CON.KAPX.WI.Y.0002.110218T1700Z-110219T0500Z/
MONTMORENCY-GRAND TRAVERSE-OSCODA-ALCONA-WEXFORD-MISSAUKEE-
ROSCOMMON-OGEMAW-IOSCO-GLADWIN-ARENAC-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...ATLANTA...TRAVERSE CITY...MIO...
HARRISVILLE...CADILLAC...LAKE CITY...HOUGHTON LAKE...
WEST BRANCH...TAWAS CITY...GLADWIN...STANDISH
1025 AM EST FRI FEB 18 2011

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT...

A WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT. 

IMPACTS...

 * LOOSE OBJECTS BLOWN ABOUT. JOSTLING OF HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES.
   SOME MINOR TREE DAMAGE IS ALSO POSSIBLE.

HAZARDOUS WEATHER...

 * WIND GUSTS OF 45 TO 50 MPH...MAINLY THIS AFTERNOON AND 
   EVENING.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

WINDS THIS STRONG CAN MAKE DRIVING DIFFICULT...ESPECIALLY FOR
HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES. USE EXTRA CAUTION.

&&

$$
511 
WWUS73 KAPX 182114
NPWAPX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GAYLORD MI
414 PM EST FRI FEB 18 2011

...CONTINUED WINDY INTO TONIGHT...

.MUCH COLDER AIR SURGING INTO THE REGION WILL CONTINUE TO PROVIDE
VERY STRONG AND GUSTY WINDS INTO THE OVERNIGHT HOURS. THE
STRONGEST WINDS WILL BE FOUND ALONG THE LAKE MICHIGAN AND LAKE
SUPERIOR SHORELINES...AS WELL AS THE HIGHER TERRAIN OF NORTHERN
LOWER MICHIGAN.

MIZ015>018-020-024-025-031-190500-
/O.CON.KAPX.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-110219T1200Z/
MACKINAC-EMMET-CHEBOYGAN-PRESQUE ISLE-LEELANAU-ALPENA-BENZIE-
MANISTEE-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...ST. IGNACE...PETOSKEY...CHEBOYGAN...
ROGERS CITY...NORTHPORT...ALPENA...FRANKFORT...MANISTEE
414 PM EST FRI FEB 18 2011

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST SATURDAY...

A WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST SATURDAY. 

IMPACTS...

 * LOOSE OBJECTS BLOWN ABOUT. JOSTLING OF HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES. 
   SOME MINOR TREE DAMAGE IS ALSO POSSIBLE. 

HAZARDOUS WEATHER...

 * WIND GUSTS OF 45 TO 50 MPH WILL CONTINUE THROUGH MUCH OF THE
   NIGHT...SLOWLY DIMINISHING AFTER 2 AM.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

WINDS THIS STRONG CAN MAKE DRIVING DIFFICULT...ESPECIALLY FOR
HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES. USE EXTRA CAUTION.

&&

$$

MIZ023-026-029-030-032>036-041-042-190500-
/O.CON.KAPX.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-110219T0500Z/
MONTMORENCY-GRAND TRAVERSE-OSCODA-ALCONA-WEXFORD-MISSAUKEE-
ROSCOMMON-OGEMAW-IOSCO-GLADWIN-ARENAC-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...ATLANTA...TRAVERSE CITY...MIO...
HARRISVILLE...CADILLAC...LAKE CITY...HOUGHTON LAKE...
WEST BRANCH...TAWAS CITY...GLADWIN...STANDISH
414 PM EST FRI FEB 18 2011

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT...

A WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT. 

IMPACTS...

 * LOOSE OBJECTS BLOWN ABOUT. JOSTLING OF HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES. 
   SOME MINOR TREE DAMAGE IS ALSO POSSIBLE. 

HAZARDOUS WEATHER...

 * WIND GUSTS OF 45 TO 50 MPH WILL CONTINUE THROUGH THE LATE
   EVENING HOURS...SUBSIDING SLOWLY AFTER MIDNIGHT.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

WINDS THIS STRONG CAN MAKE DRIVING DIFFICULT...ESPECIALLY FOR
HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES. USE EXTRA CAUTION.

&&

$$

LAWRENCE
574 
WWUS73 KAPX 190344
NPWAPX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GAYLORD MI
1044 PM EST FRI FEB 18 2011

...CONTINUED WINDY INTO TONIGHT...

.MUCH COLDER AIR SURGING INTO THE REGION WILL CONTINUE TO PROVIDE
VERY STRONG AND GUSTY WINDS INTO THE OVERNIGHT HOURS. THE
STRONGEST WINDS WILL BE FOUND ALONG THE LAKE MICHIGAN AND LAKE
SUPERIOR SHORELINES...AS WELL AS THE HIGHER TERRAIN OF NORTHERN
LOWER MICHIGAN.

MIZ015>018-190445-
/O.CAN.KAPX.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-110219T1200Z/
MACKINAC-EMMET-CHEBOYGAN-PRESQUE ISLE-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...ST. IGNACE...PETOSKEY...CHEBOYGAN...
ROGERS CITY
1044 PM EST FRI FEB 18 2011

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN GAYLORD HAS CANCELLED THE WIND
ADVISORY.

$$

MIZ023-190445-
/O.CAN.KAPX.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-110219T0500Z/
MONTMORENCY-
INCLUDING THE CITY OF...ATLANTA
1044 PM EST FRI FEB 18 2011

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN GAYLORD HAS CANCELLED THE WIND
ADVISORY. 

$$

MIZ020-024-025-031-191100-
/O.CON.KAPX.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-110219T1200Z/
LEELANAU-ALPENA-BENZIE-MANISTEE-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...NORTHPORT...ALPENA...FRANKFORT...
MANISTEE
1044 PM EST FRI FEB 18 2011

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST SATURDAY...

A WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST SATURDAY. 

IMPACTS...

 * LOOSE OBJECTS BLOWN ABOUT. JOSTLING OF HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES. 
   SOME MINOR TREE DAMAGE IS ALSO POSSIBLE. 

HAZARDOUS WEATHER...

 * WIND GUSTS OF 45 TO 50 MPH WILL CONTINUE THROUGH MUCH OF THE
   NIGHT...SLOWLY DIMINISHING AFTER 2 AM.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

WINDS THIS STRONG CAN MAKE DRIVING DIFFICULT...ESPECIALLY FOR
HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES. USE EXTRA CAUTION.

&&

$$

MIZ026-029-030-032>036-041-042-190500-
/O.CON.KAPX.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-110219T0500Z/
GRAND TRAVERSE-OSCODA-ALCONA-WEXFORD-MISSAUKEE-ROSCOMMON-OGEMAW-
IOSCO-GLADWIN-ARENAC-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...TRAVERSE CITY...MIO...HARRISVILLE...
CADILLAC...LAKE CITY...HOUGHTON LAKE...WEST BRANCH...TAWAS CITY...
GLADWIN...STANDISH
1044 PM EST FRI FEB 18 2011

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT...

A WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT. 

IMPACTS...

 * LOOSE OBJECTS BLOWN ABOUT. JOSTLING OF HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES. 
   SOME MINOR TREE DAMAGE IS ALSO POSSIBLE. 

HAZARDOUS WEATHER...

 * WIND GUSTS OF 45 TO 50 MPH WILL CONTINUE THROUGH THE LATE 
   EVENING HOURS...SUBSIDING SLOWLY AFTER MIDNIGHT. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

WINDS THIS STRONG CAN MAKE DRIVING DIFFICULT...ESPECIALLY FOR
HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES. USE EXTRA CAUTION.

&&

$$

ADAM
491 
WWUS73 KAPX 190507
NPWAPX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GAYLORD MI
1207 AM EST SAT FEB 19 2011

...CONTINUED WINDY INTO TONIGHT...

.MUCH COLDER AIR SURGING INTO THE REGION WILL CONTINUE TO PROVIDE
VERY STRONG AND GUSTY WINDS INTO THE OVERNIGHT HOURS. THE
STRONGEST WINDS WILL BE FOUND ALONG THE LAKE MICHIGAN AND LAKE
SUPERIOR SHORELINES...AS WELL AS THE HIGHER TERRAIN OF NORTHERN
LOWER MICHIGAN.

MIZ026-029-030-032>036-041-042-190615-
/O.EXP.KAPX.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-110219T0500Z/
GRAND TRAVERSE-OSCODA-ALCONA-WEXFORD-MISSAUKEE-ROSCOMMON-OGEMAW-
IOSCO-GLADWIN-ARENAC-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...TRAVERSE CITY...MIO...HARRISVILLE...
CADILLAC...LAKE CITY...HOUGHTON LAKE...WEST BRANCH...TAWAS CITY...
GLADWIN...STANDISH
1207 AM EST SAT FEB 19 2011

...WIND ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

THE WIND ADVISORY IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. 

$$

MIZ020-024-025-031-191200-
/O.CON.KAPX.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-110219T1200Z/
LEELANAU-ALPENA-BENZIE-MANISTEE-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...NORTHPORT...ALPENA...FRANKFORT...
MANISTEE
1207 AM EST SAT FEB 19 2011

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

A WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THIS MORNING. 

IMPACTS...

 * LOOSE OBJECTS BLOWN ABOUT. JOSTLING OF HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES. 
   SOME MINOR TREE DAMAGE IS ALSO POSSIBLE. 

HAZARDOUS WEATHER...

 * WIND GUSTS OF 45 TO 50 MPH WILL CONTINUE THROUGH MUCH OF THE 
   NIGHT...SLOWLY DIMINISHING AFTER 2 AM. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

WINDS THIS STRONG CAN MAKE DRIVING DIFFICULT...ESPECIALLY FOR
HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES. USE EXTRA CAUTION.

&&

$$

ARNOTT
994 
WWUS73 KAPX 190829
NPWAPX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GAYLORD MI
329 AM EST SAT FEB 19 2011

MIZ020-024-025-031-190930-
/O.CAN.KAPX.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-110219T1200Z/
LEELANAU-ALPENA-BENZIE-MANISTEE-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...NORTHPORT...ALPENA...FRANKFORT...
MANISTEE
329 AM EST SAT FEB 19 2011

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN GAYLORD HAS CANCELLED THE WIND
ADVISORY. 

WINDS WILL CONTINUE TO GRADUALLY DIMINISH THROUGH THE MORNING
HOURS. PLEASE SEE PRODUCT ARBLSRAPX FOR A LIST OF WIND REPORTS
DURING THE PAST 12 HOURS.

$$

ARNOTT

The office that day

Everything else NWS Gaylord, MI issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Feb 18, 4:09 AM ESTWinter Storm WarningAPX30 hr
Feb 18, 4:09 AM ESTWinter Weather AdvisoryAPXAntrim, Cheboygan, Crawford, Emmet, Kalkaska, Montmorency and 2 more24 hr

Nearby

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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.