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Wind Advisory 9, NWS Gaylord, MI

December 4, 201713 counties in Michigan

NWS Gaylord, MI issued this wind advisory at Dec 4, 2017, 3:20 PM EST for 13 counties in Michigan. It took effect at Dec 4, 2017, 7:00 PM EST. It was in force for 24 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Dec 4, 2017, 3:20 PM EST (20:20 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 4, 2017, 7:00 PM EST
Expired
Dec 5, 2017, 6:56 PM EST
In force
24 hr
Issued by
NWS Gaylord, MI

Counties Antrim County, MI, Arenac County, MI, Benzie County, MI, Cheboygan County, MI, Emmet County, MI, Gladwin County, MI, Grand Traverse County, MI, Iosco County, MI, Kalkaska County, MI, Leelanau County, MI, Manistee County, MI, Otsego County, MI, Wexford County, MI

The radar

The NCL Michigan radar (KAPX), 34 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:23 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

Alpena, MI (KAPX), launched 12:00Z, 8.3 hours before the alert went out and 212 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 12:00Z on 2017-12-04Temperature 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, Alpena, MI at 12:00Z on 2017-12-04The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 438 square meters per square second.1939587897Sfc1 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
2055 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
48 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
438 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
619 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

789 
WWUS73 KAPX 042020
NPWAPX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
320 PM EST Mon Dec 4 2017

MIZ015-016-019>021-025-031-050500-
/O.NEW.KAPX.WI.Y.0009.171205T0000Z-171205T2100Z/
Mackinac-Emmet-Charlevoix-Leelanau-Antrim-Benzie-Manistee-
Including the cities of St. Ignace, Petoskey, Charlevoix, 
Northport, Mancelona, Frankfort, and Manistee
320 PM EST Mon Dec 4 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 PM EST
TUESDAY...

The National Weather Service in Gaylord has issued a WIND
ADVISORY, which is in effect from 7 PM this evening to 4 PM EST
Tuesday. 

* TIMING...This evening through much of Tuesday afternoon, with
  the strongest winds expected after midnight tonight through
  Tuesday morning.

* WINDS...South winds this evening will turn southwest later
  tonight, with southwest winds continuing through Tuesday.
  Occasional wind gusts to 45 mph are expected, especially along 
  the coastline of Lake Michigan, 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. Isolated power outages are possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
6 follow-up statements
670 
WWUS73 KAPX 050318
NPWAPX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
1018 PM EST Mon Dec 4 2017


MIZ015-016-019>021-025-031-051100-
/O.CON.KAPX.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-171205T2100Z/
Mackinac-Emmet-Charlevoix-Leelanau-Antrim-Benzie-Manistee-
Including the cities of St. Ignace, Petoskey, Charlevoix, 
Northport, Mancelona, Frankfort, and Manistee
1018 PM EST Mon Dec 4 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST TUESDAY...

* TIMING...This evening through much of Tuesday afternoon, with
  the strongest winds expected Tuesday morning.

* WINDS...South winds will turn southwest overnight and continue
  through Tuesday. Occasional wind gusts to 45 mph are expected,
  especially Tuesday morning along the coastline of Lake 
  Michigan, 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. Isolated power outages are possible. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
615 
WWUS73 KAPX 050701
NPWAPX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
201 AM EST Tue Dec 5 2017


MIZ036-041-042-052200-
/O.EXB.KAPX.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-171206T0000Z/
Iosco-Gladwin-Arenac-
Including the cities of Tawas City, Gladwin, and Standish
201 AM EST Tue Dec 5 2017

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

The National Weather Service in Gaylord has issued a WIND
ADVISORY, which is in effect until 7 PM EST this evening. 

* TIMING...Today, with the strongest winds expected this morning.
 
* WINDS...South winds will turn southwest early this morning and
  continue through the day. Occasional gusts to 45 mph are
  expected, perhaps to 50 mph along the Saginaw Bay coastline.
 
* IMPACTS...Loose objects will be blown about. Small branches 
  and tree limbs may be downed. High-profile vehicles will be 
  difficult to drive. Isolated power outages are possible. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

MIZ008-017-022-026-027-032-052100-
/O.EXA.KAPX.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-171205T2100Z/
Chippewa-Cheboygan-Otsego-Grand Traverse-Kalkaska-Wexford-
Including the cities of Sault Ste. Marie, Cheboygan, Gaylord, 
Traverse City, Kalkaska, and Cadillac
201 AM EST Tue Dec 5 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...

The National Weather Service in Gaylord has issued a WIND
ADVISORY, which is in effect until 4 PM EST this afternoon. 

* TIMING...Today, with the strongest winds expected this morning.
 
* WINDS...South winds will turn southwest early this morning and
  continue through the day. Occasional wind gusts to 45 mph are
  expected. 

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

MIZ015-016-019>021-025-031-052100-
/O.CON.KAPX.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-171205T2100Z/
Mackinac-Emmet-Charlevoix-Leelanau-Antrim-Benzie-Manistee-
Including the cities of St. Ignace, Petoskey, Charlevoix, 
Northport, Mancelona, Frankfort, and Manistee
201 AM EST Tue Dec 5 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* TIMING...Today, with the strongest winds expected this morning.
 
* WINDS...South winds will turn southwest early this morning and
  continue through the day. Occasional wind gusts to 50 mph are
  expected, especially this morning along the coastline of Lake 
  Michigan, 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. Isolated power outages are possible. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

JZ
799 
WWUS73 KAPX 051503
NPWAPX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
1003 AM EST Tue Dec 5 2017

MIZ008-015>017-019>022-025>027-031-032-052100-
/O.CON.KAPX.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-171205T2100Z/
Chippewa-Mackinac-Emmet-Cheboygan-Charlevoix-Leelanau-Antrim-
Otsego-Benzie-Grand Traverse-Kalkaska-Manistee-Wexford-
Including the cities of Sault Ste. Marie, St. Ignace, Petoskey, 
Cheboygan, Charlevoix, Northport, Mancelona, Gaylord, Frankfort, 
Traverse City, Kalkaska, Manistee, and Cadillac
1003 AM EST Tue Dec 5 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* TIMING...Through the middle of this afternoon.

* WINDS...Southwest winds, occassionally gusting to 45 mph, will
  continue through the middle of this afternoon. 

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

MIZ036-041-042-052315-
/O.CON.KAPX.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-171206T0000Z/
Iosco-Gladwin-Arenac-
Including the cities of Tawas City, Gladwin, and Standish
1003 AM EST Tue Dec 5 2017

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

* TIMING...Through this afternoon.

* WINDS...Southwest winds, occassionally gusting to 45 mph, will
  continue through the middle of this afternoon. 

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
979 
WWUS73 KAPX 052011
NPWAPX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
311 PM EST Tue Dec 5 2017

MIZ008-015>017-019>022-025>027-031-032-060000-
/O.EXT.KAPX.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-171206T0000Z/
Chippewa-Mackinac-Emmet-Cheboygan-Charlevoix-Leelanau-Antrim-
Otsego-Benzie-Grand Traverse-Kalkaska-Manistee-Wexford-
Including the cities of Sault Ste. Marie, St. Ignace, Petoskey, 
Cheboygan, Charlevoix, Northport, Mancelona, Gaylord, Frankfort, 
Traverse City, Kalkaska, Manistee, and Cadillac
311 PM EST Tue Dec 5 2017

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

* TIMING...Until 7 PM this evening.

* WINDS...Southwest winds, occassionally gusting to 45 mph, will
  continue through the remainder of this afternoon.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

MIZ036-041-042-060000-
/O.CON.KAPX.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-171206T0000Z/
Iosco-Gladwin-Arenac-
Including the cities of Tawas City, Gladwin, and Standish
311 PM EST Tue Dec 5 2017

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

* TIMING...Until 7 PM this evening.

* WINDS...Southwest winds, occassionally gusting to 45 mph, will
  continue through the remainder of this afternoon.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
964 
WWUS73 KAPX 052121
NPWAPX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
421 PM EST Tue Dec 5 2017

MIZ008-015>017-019>022-025>027-031-032-036-041-042-060000-
/O.CON.KAPX.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-171206T0000Z/
Chippewa-Mackinac-Emmet-Cheboygan-Charlevoix-Leelanau-Antrim-
Otsego-Benzie-Grand Traverse-Kalkaska-Manistee-Wexford-Iosco-
Gladwin-Arenac-
Including the cities of Sault Ste. Marie, St. Ignace, Petoskey, 
Cheboygan, Charlevoix, Northport, Mancelona, Gaylord, Frankfort, 
Traverse City, Kalkaska, Manistee, Cadillac, Tawas City, Gladwin,
and Standish
421 PM EST Tue Dec 5 2017

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

* TIMING...Until 7 PM this evening.

* WINDS...Southwest winds, occasionally gusting to 45 mph, will 
  continue through the remainder of this afternoon. 

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
511 
WWUS73 KAPX 052356
NPWAPX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
656 PM EST Tue Dec 5 2017

MIZ008-015>017-019>022-025>027-031-032-036-041-042-060100-
/O.CAN.KAPX.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-171206T0000Z/
Chippewa-Mackinac-Emmet-Cheboygan-Charlevoix-Leelanau-Antrim-
Otsego-Benzie-Grand Traverse-Kalkaska-Manistee-Wexford-Iosco-
Gladwin-Arenac-
Including the cities of Sault Ste. Marie, St. Ignace, Petoskey, 
Cheboygan, Charlevoix, Northport, Mancelona, Gaylord, Frankfort, 
Traverse City, Kalkaska, Manistee, Cadillac, Tawas City, Gladwin,
and Standish
656 PM EST Tue Dec 5 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

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

Gusty winds of 25 mph to 35 mph will remain common tonight and 
into Wednesday. However...advisory wind gusts of 45 mph or 
greater are no longer expected. Therefore the wind advisory has 
been cancelled. 

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Dec 4, 3:21 PM ESTWinter Storm WatchAPXCheboygan, Emmet13 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.