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High Wind Warning 3, NWS Aberdeen, SD

October 26, 2017Big Stone County, Traverse County, Minnesota; 4 counties in South Dakota

NWS Aberdeen, SD issued this high wind warning at Oct 26, 2017, 3:17 AM CDT for Big Stone County, Traverse County, Minnesota; 4 counties in South Dakota. It took effect at Oct 26, 2017, 9:27 AM CDT. It was in force for 13 hr. 1 report 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
Oct 26, 2017, 3:17 AM CDT (08:17 UTC)
In effect from
Oct 26, 2017, 9:27 AM CDT
Expired
Oct 26, 2017, 10:00 PM CDT
In force
13 hr
Issued by
NWS Aberdeen, SD

Counties Big Stone County, MN, Traverse County, MN, Day County, SD, Grant County, SD, Marshall County, SD, Roberts County, SD

The radar

The Aberdeen radar (KABR), 113 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 08:16 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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What was reported inside it

TimeReportWhereRemark
Oct 26, 2:38 PM CDTNON-TSTM WND GST 611 Wnw Summit, SDSustained wind of 41 mph.

Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.

The nearest sounding before it

Aberdeen, SD (KABR), launched 00:00Z, 8.3 hours before the alert went out and 132 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, Aberdeen, SD at 00:00Z on 2017-10-26Temperature 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, Aberdeen, SD at 00:00Z on 2017-10-26The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 255 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
2116 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
53 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
255 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
375 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

402 
WWUS73 KABR 260817
NPWABR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Aberdeen SD
317 AM CDT Thu Oct 26 2017

MNZ039-046-SDZ007-008-011-021-261630-
/O.UPG.KABR.HW.A.0003.171026T1500Z-171027T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KABR.HW.W.0003.171026T1500Z-171027T0300Z/
/O.CON.KABR.WI.Y.0009.171027T0300Z-171027T1200Z/
Traverse-Big Stone-Marshall-Roberts-Day-Grant-
Including the cities of Wheaton, Ortonville, Britton, Sisseton, 
Webster, and Milbank
317 AM CDT Thu Oct 26 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 10 PM
CDT THIS EVENING...
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO
7 AM CDT FRIDAY...

The National Weather Service in Aberdeen has issued a High Wind
Warning, which is in effect from 10 AM this morning to 10 PM CDT
this evening. The High Wind Watch is no longer in effect.

* WINDS...North 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* TIMING...The strongest winds will occur later this afternoon
  through this evening.

* SNOWFALL...Falling snow could accompany the strong winds this 
  evening and reduce visibility at times.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down limbs, trees, and power 
  lines. Scattered power outages are expected. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts
of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage.

A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 30 mph or higher,
or gusts over 44 mph are expected. Winds this strong can make
driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use
extra caution.

&&

$$

SDZ003>005-009-010-015>017-033>037-045-048-051-261630-
/O.EXT.KABR.WI.Y.0008.171026T0817Z-171027T0100Z/
Corson-Campbell-McPherson-Walworth-Edmunds-Dewey-Potter-Faulk-
Stanley-Sully-Hughes-Hyde-Hand-Jones-Lyman-Buffalo-
Including the cities of McIntosh, Herreid, Eureka, Mobridge, 
Ipswich, Isabel, Gettysburg, Faulkton, Mission Ridge, Onida, 
Pierre, Highmore, Miller, Murdo, Kennebec, and Fort Thompson
317 AM CDT Thu Oct 26 2017 /217 AM MDT Thu Oct 26 2017/

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT /7 PM MDT/ THIS
EVENING...

* WINDS...Northwest 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.

* TIMING...This morning through early evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down limbs, trees, and power 
  lines. Scattered power outages are expected. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 30 mph or higher,
or gusts over 44 mph are expected. Winds this strong can make
driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use
extra caution.

&&

$$

SDZ006-018-261630-
/O.CON.KABR.WI.Y.0008.171026T1500Z-171027T0300Z/
Brown-Spink-
Including the cities of Aberdeen and Redfield
317 AM CDT Thu Oct 26 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO
10 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* WINDS...Northwest 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.

* TIMING...This morning through this evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down limbs, trees, and power 
  lines. Scattered power outages are expected. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 30 mph or higher,
or gusts over 44 mph are expected. Winds this strong can make
driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use
extra caution.

&&

$$

SDZ019-020-022-023-261630-
/O.CON.KABR.WI.Y.0008.171026T1500Z-171027T1200Z/
Clark-Codington-Hamlin-Deuel-
Including the cities of Clark, Watertown, Hayti, and Clear Lake
317 AM CDT Thu Oct 26 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO
7 AM CDT FRIDAY...

* WINDS...Northwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.

* TIMING...This morning through this evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down limbs, trees, and power 
  lines. Scattered power outages are expected. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 30 mph or higher,
or gusts over 44 mph are expected. Winds this strong can make
driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use
extra caution.

&&

$$
SD
4 follow-up statements
747 
WWUS73 KABR 261427
NPWABR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Aberdeen SD
927 AM CDT Thu Oct 26 2017

MNZ039-046-SDZ007-008-011-021-262230-
/O.EXT.KABR.HW.W.0003.171026T1427Z-171027T0300Z/
/O.CON.KABR.WI.Y.0009.171027T0300Z-171027T1200Z/
Traverse-Big Stone-Marshall-Roberts-Day-Grant-
Including the cities of Wheaton, Ortonville, Britton, Sisseton, 
Webster, and Milbank
927 AM CDT Thu Oct 26 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS EVENING...
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO
7 AM CDT FRIDAY...

* WINDS...Northwest 30 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* TIMING...The strongest winds will occur later this afternoon 
  through this evening.

* SNOWFALL...Falling snow could accompany the strong winds this 
  evening and reduce visibility at times.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down limbs, trees, and power
  lines. Scattered power outages are possible. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts
of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage.

A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 30 mph or higher,
or gusts over 44 mph are expected. Winds this strong can make
driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use
extra caution.

&&

$$

SDZ006-018-262230-
/O.EXT.KABR.WI.Y.0008.171026T1427Z-171027T0300Z/
Brown-Spink-
Including the cities of Aberdeen and Redfield
927 AM CDT Thu Oct 26 2017

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* WINDS...Northwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.

* TIMING...This morning through this evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down tree limbs and will blow
  around unsecured objects. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 30 mph or higher,
or gusts over 44 mph are expected. Winds this strong can make
driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use
extra caution.

&&

$$

SDZ019-020-022-023-262230-
/O.EXT.KABR.WI.Y.0008.171026T1427Z-171027T1200Z/
Clark-Codington-Hamlin-Deuel-
Including the cities of Clark, Watertown, Hayti, and Clear Lake
927 AM CDT Thu Oct 26 2017

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

* WINDS...Northwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* TIMING...This morning through this evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down tree limbs and will blow
  around unsecured objects. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 30 mph or higher,
or gusts over 44 mph are expected. Winds this strong can make
driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use
extra caution.

&&

$$

SDZ003>005-009-010-015>017-033>037-045-048-051-262230-
/O.CON.KABR.WI.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-171027T0100Z/
Corson-Campbell-McPherson-Walworth-Edmunds-Dewey-Potter-Faulk-
Stanley-Sully-Hughes-Hyde-Hand-Jones-Lyman-Buffalo-
Including the cities of McIntosh, Herreid, Eureka, Mobridge, 
Ipswich, Isabel, Gettysburg, Faulkton, Mission Ridge, Onida, 
Pierre, Highmore, Miller, Murdo, Kennebec, and Fort Thompson
927 AM CDT Thu Oct 26 2017 /827 AM MDT Thu Oct 26 2017/

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT /7 PM MDT/ THIS
EVENING...

* WINDS...Northwest 30 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.

* TIMING...This morning through early evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down tree limbs and will blow
  around unsecured objects. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 30 mph or higher,
or gusts over 44 mph are expected. Winds this strong can make
driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use
extra caution.

&&

$$
TMT
550 
WWUS73 KABR 261951
NPWABR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Aberdeen SD
251 PM CDT Thu Oct 26 2017

MNZ039-046-SDZ007-008-011-021-270400-
/O.CON.KABR.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-171027T0300Z/
/O.CON.KABR.WI.Y.0009.171027T0300Z-171027T1200Z/
Traverse-Big Stone-Marshall-Roberts-Day-Grant-
Including the cities of Wheaton, Ortonville, Britton, Sisseton, 
Webster, and Milbank
251 PM CDT Thu Oct 26 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO
7 AM CDT FRIDAY...

* WINDS...North 30 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* TIMING...The strongest winds will occur this afternoon through 
  this evening.

* SNOWFALL...Falling snow could accompany the strong winds this 
  evening and reduce visibility at times.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down limbs, trees, and power
  lines. Scattered power outages are possible. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts
of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage.

A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 30 mph or higher,
or gusts over 44 mph are expected. Winds this strong can make
driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use
extra caution.

&&

$$

SDZ003>005-009-010-015>017-033>037-045-048-051-270100-
/O.CON.KABR.WI.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-171027T0100Z/
Corson-Campbell-McPherson-Walworth-Edmunds-Dewey-Potter-Faulk-
Stanley-Sully-Hughes-Hyde-Hand-Jones-Lyman-Buffalo-
Including the cities of McIntosh, Herreid, Eureka, Mobridge, 
Ipswich, Isabel, Gettysburg, Faulkton, Mission Ridge, Onida, 
Pierre, Highmore, Miller, Murdo, Kennebec, and Fort Thompson
251 PM CDT Thu Oct 26 2017 /151 PM MDT Thu Oct 26 2017/

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT /7 PM MDT/ THIS
EVENING...

* WINDS...North 30 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* TIMING...The strongest winds will occur this afternoon through 
  early evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down tree limbs and blow around
  unsecured objects. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 30 mph or higher,
or gusts over 44 mph are expected. Winds this strong can make
driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use
extra caution.

&&

$$

SDZ006-018-270300-
/O.CON.KABR.WI.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-171027T0300Z/
Brown-Spink-
Including the cities of Aberdeen and Redfield
251 PM CDT Thu Oct 26 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* WINDS...North 30 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.

* TIMING...The strongest winds will occur this afternoon through 
  this evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down tree limbs and blow around
  unsecured objects. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 30 mph or higher,
or gusts over 44 mph are expected. Winds this strong can make
driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use
extra caution.

&&

$$

SDZ019-020-022-023-270400-
/O.CON.KABR.WI.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-171027T1200Z/
Clark-Codington-Hamlin-Deuel-
Including the cities of Clark, Watertown, Hayti, and Clear Lake
251 PM CDT Thu Oct 26 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT FRIDAY...

* WINDS...Northwest 30 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* TIMING...The strongest winds will occur this afternoon through 
  this evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down tree limbs and blow around
  unsecured objects. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 30 mph or higher,
or gusts over 44 mph are expected. Winds this strong can make
driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use
extra caution.

&&

$$
TMT
597 
WWUS73 KABR 270049
NPWABR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Aberdeen SD
749 PM CDT Thu Oct 26 2017

SDZ003>005-009-010-015>017-033>037-045-048-051-270200-
/O.EXP.KABR.WI.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-171027T0100Z/
Corson-Campbell-McPherson-Walworth-Edmunds-Dewey-Potter-Faulk-
Stanley-Sully-Hughes-Hyde-Hand-Jones-Lyman-Buffalo-
Including the cities of McIntosh, Herreid, Eureka, Mobridge, 
Ipswich, Isabel, Gettysburg, Faulkton, Mission Ridge, Onida, 
Pierre, Highmore, Miller, Murdo, Kennebec, and Fort Thompson
749 PM CDT Thu Oct 26 2017 /649 PM MDT Thu Oct 26 2017/

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM CDT /7 PM MDT/ THIS
EVENING...

Wind speeds are beginning to decrease, so the wind advisory will
be allowed to expire on time at 8 PM CDT. Expect sustained
northwest winds of 15 to 30 mph with occasionally higher gusts to
persist, though, overnight.

$$

MNZ039-046-SDZ007-008-011-021-270900-
/O.CON.KABR.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-171027T0300Z/
/O.CON.KABR.WI.Y.0009.171027T0300Z-171027T1200Z/
Traverse-Big Stone-Marshall-Roberts-Day-Grant-
Including the cities of Wheaton, Ortonville, Britton, Sisseton, 
Webster, and Milbank
749 PM CDT Thu Oct 26 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT FRIDAY...

* WINDS...North 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* TIMING...The strongest winds will persist through late this 
  evening.

* SNOWFALL...Falling snow could accompany the strong winds tonight 
  and reduce visibility at times.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down limbs, trees, and power 
  lines. Scattered power outages are expected. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts
of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage.

A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 30 mph or higher,
or gusts over 44 mph are expected. Winds this strong can make
driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use
extra caution.

&&

$$

SDZ006-018-270300-
/O.CON.KABR.WI.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-171027T0300Z/
Brown-Spink-
Including the cities of Aberdeen and Redfield
749 PM CDT Thu Oct 26 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* WINDS...North 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* TIMING...The strongest winds will persist through late this 
  evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 30 mph or higher,
or gusts over 44 mph are expected. Winds this strong can make
driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use
extra caution.

&&

$$

SDZ019-020-022-023-270900-
/O.CON.KABR.WI.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-171027T1200Z/
Clark-Codington-Hamlin-Deuel-
Including the cities of Clark, Watertown, Hayti, and Clear Lake
749 PM CDT Thu Oct 26 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT FRIDAY...

* WINDS...Northwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* TIMING...The strongest winds will occur overnight.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down limbs, trees, and power 
  lines. Scattered power outages are expected. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 30 mph or higher,
or gusts over 44 mph are expected. Winds this strong can make
driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use
extra caution.

&&

$$

Dorn
263 
WWUS73 KABR 270250
NPWABR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Aberdeen SD
950 PM CDT Thu Oct 26 2017

MNZ039-046-SDZ007-008-011-021-271100-
/O.EXP.KABR.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-171027T0300Z/
/O.CON.KABR.WI.Y.0009.171027T0300Z-171027T1200Z/
Traverse-Big Stone-Marshall-Roberts-Day-Grant-
Including the cities of Wheaton, Ortonville, Britton, Sisseton, 
Webster, and Milbank
950 PM CDT Thu Oct 26 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT FRIDAY...
...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 10 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* WINDS...North 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* TIMING...The strongest winds will persist overnight.

* SNOWFALL...Falling snow could accompany the strong winds 
  tonight and reduce visibility at times.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down limbs, trees, and power
  lines. Scattered power outages are possible. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 30 mph or higher,
or gusts over 44 mph are expected. Winds this strong can make
driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use
extra caution.

&&

$$

SDZ006-018-270400-
/O.EXP.KABR.WI.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-171027T0300Z/
Brown-Spink-
Including the cities of Aberdeen and Redfield
950 PM CDT Thu Oct 26 2017

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 10 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

Wind speeds are beginning to diminish, allowing the advisory to
expire at 10 PM CDT. However, breezy to windy northwest winds of
15 to 30 mph with occasionally higher gusts will persist
overnight.

$$

SDZ019-020-022-023-271100-
/O.CON.KABR.WI.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-171027T1200Z/
Clark-Codington-Hamlin-Deuel-
Including the cities of Clark, Watertown, Hayti, and Clear Lake
950 PM CDT Thu Oct 26 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT FRIDAY...

* WINDS...Northwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* TIMING...The strongest winds will occur overnight.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 30 mph or higher,
or gusts over 44 mph are expected. Winds this strong can make
driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use
extra caution.

&&

$$

Dorn

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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.