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Wind Advisory 3, NWS Gaylord, MI

March 7, 20174 counties in Michigan

NWS Gaylord, MI issued this wind advisory at Mar 7, 2017, 3:13 PM EST for 4 counties in Michigan. It took effect at Mar 8, 2017, 7:00 AM EST. It was in force for 12 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Mar 7, 2017, 3:13 PM EST (20:13 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 8, 2017, 7:00 AM EST
Expired
Mar 8, 2017, 7:00 PM EST
In force
12 hr
Issued by
NWS Gaylord, MI

Counties Benzie County, MI, Emmet County, MI, Leelanau County, MI, Manistee County, MI

The radar

The NCL Michigan radar (KAPX), 90 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:13 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

Green Bay/Straub, WI (KGRB), launched 12:00Z, 8.2 hours before the alert went out and 183 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, Green Bay/Straub, WI at 12:00Z on 2017-03-07Temperature 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, Green Bay/Straub, WI at 12:00Z on 2017-03-07The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 19 square meters per square second.1939587897117136Sfc1 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
1390 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
92 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
19 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
116 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

994 
WWUS73 KAPX 072013
NPWAPX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
313 PM EST Tue Mar 7 2017

MIZ016-019-020-025-031-080415-
/O.CAN.KAPX.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-170307T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KAPX.WI.Y.0003.170308T1200Z-170309T0000Z/
Emmet-Charlevoix-Leelanau-Benzie-Manistee-
Including the cities of Petoskey, Charlevoix, Northport, 
Frankfort, and Manistee
313 PM EST Tue Mar 7 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 7 PM EST WEDNESDAY...

The National Weather Service in Gaylord has issued a WIND
ADVISORY, which is in effect from 7 AM to 7 PM EST Wednesday.

* TIMING...Gusty southwest winds tonight will increase in speed
  out of the west on Wednesday.

* WINDS...West wind gusts to 45 mph on Wednesday, with locally 
  higher gusts possible in exposed areas. 

* IMPACTS...Minor damage to trees and isolated power outages are
  expected.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that gusts of at least 45 mph are expected.
Winds this strong can produce power outages and make driving
difficult... especially for high profile vehicles.

&&

$$

MIZ017-018-021>024-026>030-032>036-041-042-080415-
/O.EXB.KAPX.WI.Y.0002.170308T1200Z-170309T0000Z/
Cheboygan-Presque Isle-Antrim-Otsego-Montmorency-Alpena-
Grand Traverse-Kalkaska-Crawford-Oscoda-Alcona-Wexford-Missaukee-
Roscommon-Ogemaw-Iosco-Gladwin-Arenac-
Including the cities of Cheboygan, Rogers City, Mancelona, 
Gaylord, Atlanta, Alpena, Traverse City, Kalkaska, Grayling, Mio,
Harrisville, Cadillac, Lake City, Houghton Lake, West Branch, 
Tawas City, Gladwin, and Standish
313 PM EST Tue Mar 7 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 7 PM EST WEDNESDAY...

The National Weather Service in Gaylord has issued a WIND
ADVISORY, which is in effect from 7 AM to 7 PM EST Wednesday. 

* TIMING...Gusty southwest winds tonight will increase in speed
  out of the west on Wednesday.

* WINDS...West wind gusts to 45 mph on Wednesday, with locally 
  higher gusts possible in exposed areas. 

* IMPACTS...Minor damage to trees and isolated power outages are
  expected.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that gusts of at least 45 mph are expected.
Winds this strong can produce power outages and make driving
difficult... especially for high profile vehicles.

&&

$$

MIZ008-015-080415-
/O.CON.KAPX.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-170309T0000Z/
Chippewa-Mackinac-
Including the cities of Sault Ste. Marie and St. Ignace
313 PM EST Tue Mar 7 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST WEDNESDAY...

* TIMING...Gusty southwest winds will slowly decrease in speed
  tonight. West Wind will increase in speed again on Wednesday.


* WINDS...Southwest wind gusts to 45 mph into early this evening,
  with locally higher gusts possible. West wind gusts to 45 mph 
  again on Wednesday. 

* IMPACTS...Minor damage to trees and isolated power outages are
  expected.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that gusts of at least 45 mph are expected.
Winds this strong can produce power outages and make driving
difficult... especially for high profile vehicles.

&&

$$
4 follow-up statements
845 
WWUS73 KAPX 080850
NPWAPX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
350 AM EST Wed Mar 8 2017


MIZ016-019-020-025-031-090000-
/O.CON.KAPX.WI.Y.0003.170308T1200Z-170309T0000Z/
Emmet-Charlevoix-Leelanau-Benzie-Manistee-
Including the cities of Petoskey, Charlevoix, Northport, 
Frankfort, and Manistee
350 AM EST Wed Mar 8 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM
EST THIS EVENING...

* TIMING...Winds will become westerly by mid to late morning and
  increase, with gusts of 40 to 50 mph common through much of the
  day. Winds will begin to diminish by late afternoon and heading
  into the evening.

* WINDS...Wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph through the day with locally
  higher gusts possible, particularly near the Lake Michigan shore
  and through the Straits.

* IMPACTS...Minor damage to trees and isolated power outages are 
  expected. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that gusts of at least 45 mph are expected.
Winds this strong can produce power outages and make driving
difficult... especially for high profile vehicles.

&&

$$

MIZ017-018-021>024-026>030-032>036-041-042-090000-
/O.CON.KAPX.WI.Y.0002.170308T1200Z-170309T0000Z/
Cheboygan-Presque Isle-Antrim-Otsego-Montmorency-Alpena-
Grand Traverse-Kalkaska-Crawford-Oscoda-Alcona-Wexford-Missaukee-
Roscommon-Ogemaw-Iosco-Gladwin-Arenac-
Including the cities of Cheboygan, Rogers City, Mancelona, 
Gaylord, Atlanta, Alpena, Traverse City, Kalkaska, Grayling, Mio,
Harrisville, Cadillac, Lake City, Houghton Lake, West Branch, 
Tawas City, Gladwin, and Standish
350 AM EST Wed Mar 8 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM
EST THIS EVENING...

* TIMING...Winds will become westerly by mid to late morning and
  increase, with gusts of 35 to 45 mph common through much of the
  day. Winds will begin to diminish by late afternoon and heading
  into the evening.

* WINDS...Wind gusts of 35 to 45 mph through the day with locally
  higher gusts possible in exposed areas.

* IMPACTS...Minor damage to trees and isolated power outages are 
  expected. 

&&

$$

MIZ008-015-090000-
/O.CON.KAPX.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-170309T0000Z/
Chippewa-Mackinac-
Including the cities of Sault Ste. Marie and St. Ignace
350 AM EST Wed Mar 8 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* TIMING...Winds will become westerly by mid to late morning and
  increase, with gusts of 35 to 45 mph common through much of the
  day. Winds will begin to diminish by late afternoon and heading
  into the evening.

* WINDS...Wind gusts of 35 to 45 mph through the day with locally
  higher gusts possible, particularly near the Lake Michigan
  shore, through the Straits and near Whitefish Point.

* IMPACTS...Minor damage to trees and isolated power outages are 
  expected. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that gusts of at least 45 mph are expected.
Winds this strong can produce power outages and make driving
difficult... especially for high profile vehicles.

&&

$$
801 
WWUS73 KAPX 081500
NPWAPX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
1000 AM EST Wed Mar 8 2017

MIZ016-019-020-025-031-090000-
/O.CON.KAPX.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-170309T0000Z/
Emmet-Charlevoix-Leelanau-Benzie-Manistee-
Including the cities of Petoskey, Charlevoix, Northport, 
Frankfort, and Manistee
1000 AM EST Wed Mar 8 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* TIMING...Gusty west winds will continue through the day. Winds
  will begin to diminish this evening.

* WINDS...Wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph through the day with locally
  higher gusts possible. The highest wind gusts are expected near
  the Lake Michigan shore and through the Straits.

* IMPACTS...Minor damage to trees and isolated power outages are 
  expected. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that gusts of at least 45 mph are expected.
Winds this strong can produce power outages and make driving
difficult... especially for high profile vehicles.

&&

$$

MIZ017-018-021>024-026>030-032>036-041-042-090000-
/O.CON.KAPX.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-170309T0000Z/
Cheboygan-Presque Isle-Antrim-Otsego-Montmorency-Alpena-
Grand Traverse-Kalkaska-Crawford-Oscoda-Alcona-Wexford-Missaukee-
Roscommon-Ogemaw-Iosco-Gladwin-Arenac-
Including the cities of Cheboygan, Rogers City, Mancelona, 
Gaylord, Atlanta, Alpena, Traverse City, Kalkaska, Grayling, Mio,
Harrisville, Cadillac, Lake City, Houghton Lake, West Branch, 
Tawas City, Gladwin, and Standish
1000 AM EST Wed Mar 8 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* TIMING...Gusty west winds will continue through the day. Winds
  will begin to diminish this evening. 

* WINDS...Wind gusts of 35 to 45 mph through the day with 
  locally higher gusts possible in exposed areas. 

* IMPACTS...Minor damage to trees and isolated power outages are 
  expected. 

&&

$$

MIZ008-015-090000-
/O.CON.KAPX.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-170309T0000Z/
Chippewa-Mackinac-
Including the cities of Sault Ste. Marie and St. Ignace
1000 AM EST Wed Mar 8 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* TIMING...Gusty west winds will continue through the day. Winds
  will begin to diminish this evening. 

* WINDS...Wind gusts of 35 to 45 mph through the day with 
  locally higher gusts possible, particularly near the Lake 
  Michigan shore, through the Straits and near Whitefish Point. 

* IMPACTS...Minor damage to trees and isolated power outages are 
  expected. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that gusts of at least 45 mph are expected.
Winds this strong can produce power outages and make driving
difficult... especially for high profile vehicles.

&&

$$
177 
WWUS73 KAPX 082027
NPWAPX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
327 PM EST Wed Mar 8 2017

MIZ016-019-020-025-031-090000-
/O.CON.KAPX.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-170309T0000Z/
Emmet-Charlevoix-Leelanau-Benzie-Manistee-
Including the cities of Petoskey, Charlevoix, Northport, 
Frankfort, and Manistee
327 PM EST Wed Mar 8 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* TIMING...Gusty west winds will continue into early this evening.
  Winds will begin to diminish later this evening. 

* WINDS...Wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph with locally higher gusts 
  possible. The highest wind gusts are expected near the Lake 
  Michigan shore and through the Straits. 

* IMPACTS...Minor damage to trees and isolated power outages are 
  expected. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that gusts of at least 45 mph are expected.
Winds this strong can produce power outages and make driving
difficult... especially for high profile vehicles.

&&

$$

MIZ017-018-021>024-026>030-032>036-041-042-090000-
/O.CON.KAPX.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-170309T0000Z/
Cheboygan-Presque Isle-Antrim-Otsego-Montmorency-Alpena-
Grand Traverse-Kalkaska-Crawford-Oscoda-Alcona-Wexford-Missaukee-
Roscommon-Ogemaw-Iosco-Gladwin-Arenac-
Including the cities of Cheboygan, Rogers City, Mancelona, 
Gaylord, Atlanta, Alpena, Traverse City, Kalkaska, Grayling, Mio,
Harrisville, Cadillac, Lake City, Houghton Lake, West Branch, 
Tawas City, Gladwin, and Standish
327 PM EST Wed Mar 8 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* TIMING...Gusty west winds will continue into early this evening.
  Winds will begin to diminish later this evening. 

* WINDS...Wind gusts of 35 to 45 mph with locally higher gusts 
  possible in exposed areas. 

* IMPACTS...Minor damage to trees and isolated power outages are 
  expected.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that gusts of at least 45 mph are expected.
Winds this strong can produce power outages and make driving
difficult... especially for high profile vehicles. 

&&

$$

MIZ008-015-090000-
/O.CON.KAPX.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-170309T0000Z/
Chippewa-Mackinac-
Including the cities of Sault Ste. Marie and St. Ignace
327 PM EST Wed Mar 8 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* TIMING...Gusty west winds will continue into early this evening.
  Winds will begin to diminish later this evening. 

* WINDS...Wind gusts of 35 to 45 mph with locally higher gusts
  possible, particularly through the Straits and near Whitefish 
  Point. 

* IMPACTS...Minor damage to trees and isolated power outages are 
  expected. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that gusts of at least 45 mph are expected.
Winds this strong can produce power outages and make driving
difficult... especially for high profile vehicles.

&&

$$

MSB
110 
WWUS73 KAPX 082358
NPWAPX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
658 PM EST Wed Mar 8 2017

MIZ016-019-020-025-031-090100-
/O.EXP.KAPX.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-170309T0000Z/
Emmet-Charlevoix-Leelanau-Benzie-Manistee-
Including the cities of Petoskey, Charlevoix, Northport, 
Frankfort, and Manistee
658 PM EST Wed Mar 8 2017

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 7 PM EST THIS EVENING...

The very gusty westerly winds will continue to slowly diminish 
this evening and especially overnight. Therefore, the wind
advisory will be allowed to expire at 7 pm this evening.  

$$

MIZ017-018-021>024-026>030-032>036-041-042-090100-
/O.EXP.KAPX.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-170309T0000Z/
Cheboygan-Presque Isle-Antrim-Otsego-Montmorency-Alpena-
Grand Traverse-Kalkaska-Crawford-Oscoda-Alcona-Wexford-Missaukee-
Roscommon-Ogemaw-Iosco-Gladwin-Arenac-
Including the cities of Cheboygan, Rogers City, Mancelona, 
Gaylord, Atlanta, Alpena, Traverse City, Kalkaska, Grayling, Mio,
Harrisville, Cadillac, Lake City, Houghton Lake, West Branch, 
Tawas City, Gladwin, and Standish
658 PM EST Wed Mar 8 2017

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 7 PM EST THIS EVENING...

The very gusty westerly winds will continue to slowly diminish 
this evening and especially overnight. Therefore, the wind
advisory will be allowed to expire at 7 pm this evening.  

$$

MIZ008-015-090100-
/O.EXP.KAPX.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-170309T0000Z/
Chippewa-Mackinac-
Including the cities of Sault Ste. Marie and St. Ignace
658 PM EST Wed Mar 8 2017

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 7 PM EST THIS EVENING...

The very gusty westerly winds will continue to slowly diminish 
this evening and especially overnight. Therefore, the wind
advisory will be allowed to expire at 7 pm this evening.  

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 7, 3:58 AM ESTWind AdvisoryAPXAlcona, Alpena, Antrim, Arenac, Benzie, Cheboygan and 16 more39 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.