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Wind Advisory 8, NWS Gaylord, MI

October 23, 20178 counties in Michigan

NWS Gaylord, MI issued this wind advisory at Oct 23, 2017, 3:23 PM EDT for 8 counties in Michigan. It took effect at Oct 23, 2017, 11:00 PM EDT. It was in force for 28 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Oct 23, 2017, 3:23 PM EDT (19:23 UTC)
In effect from
Oct 23, 2017, 11:00 PM EDT
Expired
Oct 25, 2017, 3:00 AM EDT
In force
28 hr
Issued by
NWS Gaylord, MI

Counties Antrim County, MI, Benzie County, MI, Cheboygan County, MI, Emmet County, MI, Grand Traverse County, MI, Leelanau County, MI, Manistee County, MI, Presque Isle County, MI

The radar

The NCL Michigan radar (KAPX), 49 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 19:23 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, 7.4 hours before the alert went out and 228 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 2017-10-23Temperature 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 2017-10-23The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -49 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
1234 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
53 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-49 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
-27 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

088 
WWUS73 KAPX 231923
NPWAPX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
323 PM EDT Mon Oct 23 2017


MIZ016-019>021-026-240330-
/O.NEW.KAPX.WI.Y.0008.171024T0300Z-171025T0700Z/
Emmet-Charlevoix-Leelanau-Antrim-Grand Traverse-
Including the cities of Petoskey, Charlevoix, Northport, 
Mancelona, and Traverse City
323 PM EDT Mon Oct 23 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 3 AM EDT
WEDNESDAY...

The National Weather Service in Gaylord has issued a WIND
ADVISORY, which is in effect from 11 PM this evening to 3 AM EDT
Wednesday. 

* TIMING...Gusty northwest winds will develop toward midnight, 
  and persist into Wednesday night.

* WINDS...Occasional gusts to 45 mph along the Lake Michigan
  coastline, and in other exposed locations.

* IMPACTS...Loose objects will be blown about. Small branches and
  tree limbs may be downed. High-profile vehicles will be
  difficult to drive.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that winds of 35 mph are expected. Winds
this strong can make driving difficult...especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

MIZ025-031-240330-
/O.NEW.KAPX.WI.Y.0008.171024T0900Z-171025T0700Z/
Benzie-Manistee-
Including the cities of Frankfort and Manistee
323 PM EDT Mon Oct 23 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TUESDAY TO 3 AM EDT
WEDNESDAY...

The National Weather Service in Gaylord has issued a WIND
ADVISORY, which is in effect from 5 AM Tuesday to 3 AM EDT
Wednesday. 

* TIMING...Gusty northwest winds will develop very early Tuesday
  morning, and persist into Wednesday night.

* WINDS...Occasional gusts to 45 mph along the Lake Michigan
  coastline, and in other exposed locations.

* IMPACTS...Loose objects will be blown about. Small branches and
  tree limbs may be downed. High-profile vehicles will be
  difficult to drive.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that winds of 35 mph are expected. Winds
this strong can make driving difficult...especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

JZ
6 follow-up statements
539 
WWUS73 KAPX 240209
NPWAPX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
1009 PM EDT Mon Oct 23 2017

MIZ016-019>021-026-241200-
/O.CON.KAPX.WI.Y.0008.171024T0300Z-171025T0700Z/
Emmet-Charlevoix-Leelanau-Antrim-Grand Traverse-
Including the cities of Petoskey, Charlevoix, Northport, 
Mancelona, and Traverse City
1009 PM EDT Mon Oct 23 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM EDT WEDNESDAY...

* TIMING...Gusty northwest winds will develop toward midnight, 
  and persist into Wednesday night. 

* WINDS...Occasional gusts to 45 mph along the Lake Michigan 
  coastline, and in other exposed locations. 

* IMPACTS...Loose objects will be blown about. Small branches 
  and tree limbs may be downed. High-profile vehicles will be 
  difficult to drive. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that winds of 35 mph are expected. Winds
this strong can make driving difficult...especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

MIZ025-031-241200-
/O.CON.KAPX.WI.Y.0008.171024T0900Z-171025T0700Z/
Benzie-Manistee-
Including the cities of Frankfort and Manistee
1009 PM EDT Mon Oct 23 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TUESDAY TO 3 AM EDT
WEDNESDAY...

* TIMING...Gusty northwest winds will develop very early Tuesday 
  morning, and persist into Wednesday night. 

* WINDS...Occasional gusts to 45 mph along the Lake Michigan 
  coastline, and in other exposed locations. 

* IMPACTS...Loose objects will be blown about. Small branches 
  and tree limbs may be downed. High-profile vehicles will be 
  difficult to drive. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that winds of 35 mph are expected. Winds
this strong can make driving difficult...especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$
520 
WWUS73 KAPX 240803
NPWAPX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
403 AM EDT Tue Oct 24 2017

MIZ008-017-018-241615-
/O.EXA.KAPX.WI.Y.0008.171024T0900Z-171025T0700Z/
Chippewa-Cheboygan-Presque Isle-
Including the cities of Sault Ste. Marie, Cheboygan, 
and Rogers City
403 AM EDT Tue Oct 24 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM EDT WEDNESDAY...

The National Weather Service in Gaylord has issued a WIND
ADVISORY, which is in effect until 3 AM EDT Wednesday. 

* TIMING...Strong southerly winds will turn west and northwest
  tonight as a strong storm system gradually departs. 

* WINDS...Occasional gusts to 45 mph are expected, more so along
  the lakeshore and exposed locations.  

* IMPACTS...Loose objects will be blown about. Small branches 
  and tree limbs may be downed. High-profile vehicles will be 
  difficult to drive. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that winds of 45 mph are expected. Winds 
this strong can make driving difficult...especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

MIZ016-019>021-026-241615-
/O.CON.KAPX.WI.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-171025T0700Z/
Emmet-Charlevoix-Leelanau-Antrim-Grand Traverse-
Including the cities of Petoskey, Charlevoix, Northport, 
Mancelona, and Traverse City
403 AM EDT Tue Oct 24 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM EDT WEDNESDAY...

* TIMING...Gusty west and northwest winds will continue across the
  region through much of tonight. 

* WINDS...Occasional gusts to 45 mph are expected, more so along
  the Lake Michigan coastline, and in other exposed locations.
 
* IMPACTS...Loose objects will be blown about. Small branches 
  and tree limbs may be downed. High-profile vehicles will be 
  difficult to drive. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that winds of 45 mph are expected. Winds 
this strong can make driving difficult...especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

MIZ025-031-241615-
/O.CON.KAPX.WI.Y.0008.171024T0900Z-171025T0700Z/
Benzie-Manistee-
Including the cities of Frankfort and Manistee
403 AM EDT Tue Oct 24 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM EDT WEDNESDAY...

* TIMING...West and northwest winds will strengthen through the
  day, and persist into much of tonight.
 
* WINDS...Occasional gusts to 45 mph are expected, more so along
  the Lake Michigan coastline, and in other exposed locations.
 
* IMPACTS...Loose objects will be blown about. Small branches 
  and tree limbs may be downed. High-profile vehicles will be 
  difficult to drive. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that winds of 45 mph are expected. Winds 
this strong can make driving difficult...especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$
092 
WWUS73 KAPX 241444
NPWAPX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
1044 AM EDT Tue Oct 24 2017


MIZ008-016>021-025-026-031-242300-
/O.CON.KAPX.WI.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-171025T0700Z/
Chippewa-Emmet-Cheboygan-Presque Isle-Charlevoix-Leelanau-Antrim-
Benzie-Grand Traverse-Manistee-
Including the cities of Sault Ste. Marie, Petoskey, Cheboygan, 
Rogers City, Charlevoix, Northport, Mancelona, Frankfort, 
Traverse City, and Manistee
1044 AM EDT Tue Oct 24 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM EDT WEDNESDAY...

* TIMING...Gusty southwest to west winds will continue across the
  region through much of tonight. 

* WINDS...Occasional gusts to 45 mph are expected, more so along
  the coastline of the Great Lakes, and in other exposed 
  locations.
  
* IMPACTS...Loose objects will be blown about. Small branches 
  and tree limbs may be downed. High-profile vehicles will be 
  difficult to drive. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that winds of 45 mph are expected. Winds
this strong can make driving difficult...especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

JZ
177 
WWUS73 KAPX 241942
NPWAPX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
342 PM EDT Tue Oct 24 2017


MIZ017-018-242045-
/O.CAN.KAPX.WI.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-171025T0700Z/
Cheboygan-Presque Isle-
Including the cities of Cheboygan and Rogers City
342 PM EDT Tue Oct 24 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Gaylord has cancelled the WIND
ADVISORY. 

Winds gusts are expected to remain below 45 mph in Cheboygan and
Presque Isle Counties. Therefore the wind advisory has been
cancelled.

$$

MIZ008-016-019>021-025-026-031-250400-
/O.CON.KAPX.WI.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-171025T0700Z/
Chippewa-Emmet-Charlevoix-Leelanau-Antrim-Benzie-Grand Traverse-
Manistee-
Including the cities of Sault Ste. Marie, Petoskey, Charlevoix, 
Northport, Mancelona, Frankfort, Traverse City, and Manistee
342 PM EDT Tue Oct 24 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM EDT WEDNESDAY...

* TIMING...Gusty west to northwest winds will continue across the
  region through much of tonight. 

* WINDS...Occasional gusts to 45 mph are expected, especially
  along the coastline of Lake Michigan and Lake Superior, and in 
  other exposed locations. 

* IMPACTS...Loose objects will be blown about. Small branches 
  and tree limbs may be downed. High-profile vehicles will be 
  difficult to drive. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that winds of 45 mph are expected. Winds
this strong can make driving difficult...especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

JZ
702 
WWUS73 KAPX 250239
NPWAPX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
1039 PM EDT Tue Oct 24 2017

MIZ008-016-019>021-025-026-031-250700-
/O.CON.KAPX.WI.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-171025T0700Z/
Chippewa-Emmet-Charlevoix-Leelanau-Antrim-Benzie-Grand Traverse-
Manistee-
Including the cities of Sault Ste. Marie, Petoskey, Charlevoix, 
Northport, Mancelona, Frankfort, Traverse City, and Manistee
1039 PM EDT Tue Oct 24 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM EDT WEDNESDAY...

* TIMING...Gusty west to northwest winds will continue across 
  the region through much of tonight. 

* WINDS...Occasional gusts to 45 mph are expected, especially 
  along the coastline of Lake Michigan and Lake Superior, and in 
  other exposed locations. 

* IMPACTS...Loose objects will be blown about. Small branches 
  and tree limbs may be downed. High-profile vehicles will be 
  difficult to drive. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that winds of 45 mph are expected. Winds
this strong can make driving difficult...especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$
579 
WWUS73 KAPX 250709
NPWAPX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
309 AM EDT Wed Oct 25 2017

MIZ008-016-019>021-025-026-031-250815-
/O.EXP.KAPX.WI.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-171025T0700Z/
Chippewa-Emmet-Charlevoix-Leelanau-Antrim-Benzie-Grand Traverse-
Manistee-
Including the cities of Sault Ste. Marie, Petoskey, Charlevoix, 
Northport, Mancelona, Frankfort, Traverse City, and Manistee
309 AM EDT Wed Oct 25 2017

...WIND ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

The strong winds have slowly been weakening overnight and have now
fallen below advisory speeds.

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Oct 23, 4:16 AM EDTFlood WatchAPXAlcona, Alpena, Antrim, Arenac, Benzie, Cheboygan and 16 more32 hr
Oct 23, 4:20 AM EDTGale WarningAPX54 hr
Oct 23, 4:20 AM EDTSmall Craft AdvisoryAPX12 hr

Nearby

Wind Advisories in Michigan, 2017Every wind advisory in 2017

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.