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Wind Advisory 2, NWS La Crosse, WI

March 8, 201713 counties in Wisconsin; 8 counties in Iowa; 7 counties in Minnesota

NWS La Crosse, WI issued this wind advisory at Mar 8, 2017, 2:49 AM CST for 13 counties in Wisconsin; 8 counties in Iowa; 7 counties in Minnesota. It was in force for 13 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Mar 8, 2017, 2:49 AM CST (08:49 UTC)
Expired
Mar 8, 2017, 4:00 PM CST
In force
13 hr
Issued by
NWS La Crosse, WI
All 28 counties

Allamakee County, IA, Chickasaw County, IA, Clayton County, IA, Fayette County, IA, Floyd County, IA, Howard County, IA, Mitchell County, IA, Winneshiek County, IA, Dodge County, MN, Fillmore County, MN, Houston County, MN, Mower County, MN, Olmsted County, MN, Wabasha County, MN, Winona County, MN, Adams County, WI, Buffalo County, WI, Clark County, WI, Crawford County, WI, Grant County, WI, Jackson County, WI, Juneau County, WI, La Crosse County, WI, Monroe County, WI, Richland County, WI, Taylor County, WI, Trempealeau County, WI, Vernon County, WI

The radar

The La Crosse radar (KARX), 27 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 08:55 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

Minneapolis, MN (KMPX), launched 00:00Z, 8.8 hours before the alert went out and 210 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, Minneapolis, MN at 00:00Z on 2017-03-08Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 26 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, Minneapolis, MN at 00:00Z on 2017-03-08The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 153 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
26 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-2 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
2237 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
51 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
153 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
195 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.2

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The text

As transmitted.

848 
WWUS73 KARX 080849
NPWARX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
249 AM CST Wed Mar 8 2017

...Strong West Winds Expected Today...

.West winds will gusts into the 45 to 55 mph range this morning. 
The strongest wind gusts will occur this morning. Winds this 
strong may cause minor tree and power line damage, and make 
travel difficult for mainly north and south oriented roads. 

IAZ008>010-018-019-MNZ079-086>088-094>096-WIZ017-029-032>034-041-
081700-
/O.NEW.KARX.WI.Y.0002.170308T0849Z-170308T1800Z/
Mitchell-Howard-Winneshiek-Floyd-Chickasaw-Wabasha-Dodge-Olmsted-
Winona-Mower-Fillmore-Houston-Taylor-Clark-Buffalo-Trempealeau-
Jackson-La Crosse-
Including the cities of Osage, Cresco, Decorah, Charles City, 
New Hampton, Wabasha, Dodge Center, Rochester, Winona, Austin, 
Preston, Caledonia, Medford, Neillsville, Alma, Arcadia, 
Whitehall, Black River Falls, and La Crosse
249 AM CST Wed Mar 8 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY...

The National Weather Service in La Crosse has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect until noon CST today. 

* Sustained west winds will be in the 15 to 30 mph range with 
  gusts of 45 to 55 mph this morning.

* IMPACTS...Minor tree and power line damage possible, with 
  difficult travel also expected. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 30 mph or wind
gusts of 45 mph or stronger are expected. Winds this strong can
make driving difficult...especially for high profile vehicles.
Use extra caution.

&&

$$

IAZ011-029-030-WIZ042-053>055-061-081700-
/O.NEW.KARX.WI.Y.0002.170308T0849Z-170308T2200Z/
Allamakee-Fayette-Clayton-Monroe-Vernon-Crawford-Richland-Grant-
Including the cities of Waukon, Oelwein, Elkader, Sparta, Tomah, 
Viroqua, Prairie Du Chien, Richland Center, and Platteville
249 AM CST Wed Mar 8 2017

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

The National Weather Service in La Crosse has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect until 4 PM CST this afternoon. 

* Sustained west winds will be in the 15 to 30 mph range with
  gusts of 45 to 55 mph. The strongest wind gusts will be this
  morning.

* IMPACTS...Minor tree and power line damage possible, with 
  difficult travel also expected. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 30 mph or wind
gusts of 45 mph or stronger are expected. Winds this strong can
make driving difficult...especially for high profile vehicles.
Use extra caution.

&&

$$

WIZ043-044-081700-
/O.NEW.KARX.WI.Y.0002.170308T0849Z-170309T0000Z/
Juneau-Adams-
Including the cities of Mauston and Friendship
249 AM CST Wed Mar 8 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING...

The National Weather Service in La Crosse has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect until 6 PM CST this evening. 

* Sustained west winds will be in the 15 to 30 mph range with
  gusts of 45 to 55 mph. The strongest wind gusts will be this
  morning.

* IMPACTS...Minor tree and power line damage possible, with 
  difficult travel also expected. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 30 mph or wind
gusts of 45 mph or stronger are expected. Winds this strong can
make driving difficult...especially for high profile vehicles.
Use extra caution.

&&

$$

Boyne
3 follow-up statements
703 
WWUS73 KARX 081300
NPWARX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
700 AM CST Wed Mar 8 2017

...Strong West Winds Continue Today...

.Strong westerly winds have been observed overnight, with gusts of
45 to 55 mph in many areas. The highest gust so far occurred in
Zumbro Falls, Minnesota at 60 mph. These very gusty conditions 
will continue today, with the strongest winds occurring this
morning before gradually subsiding for the afternoon. Winds this 
strong may cause minor tree and power line damage, and will make 
travel difficult, especially on north-south oriented roads.

IAZ008>010-018-019-MNZ079-086>088-094>096-WIZ017-029-032>034-041-
081800-
/O.CON.KARX.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-170308T1800Z/
Mitchell-Howard-Winneshiek-Floyd-Chickasaw-Wabasha-Dodge-Olmsted-
Winona-Mower-Fillmore-Houston-Taylor-Clark-Buffalo-Trempealeau-
Jackson-La Crosse-
Including the cities of Osage, Cresco, Decorah, Charles City, 
New Hampton, Wabasha, Dodge Center, Rochester, Winona, Austin, 
Preston, Caledonia, Medford, Neillsville, Alma, Arcadia, 
Whitehall, Black River Falls, and La Crosse
700 AM CST Wed Mar 8 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY...

* Expect sustained west winds of 15 to 30 mph, with gusts of 45 
  to 55 mph this morning. 

* IMPACTS...Minor tree and power line damage possible, with 
  difficult travel also expected. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 30 mph or wind
gusts of 45 mph or stronger are expected. Winds this strong can
make driving difficult...especially for high profile vehicles.
Use extra caution.

&&

$$

IAZ011-029-030-WIZ042-053>055-061-082100-
/O.CON.KARX.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-170308T2200Z/
Allamakee-Fayette-Clayton-Monroe-Vernon-Crawford-Richland-Grant-
Including the cities of Waukon, Oelwein, Elkader, Sparta, Tomah, 
Viroqua, Prairie Du Chien, Richland Center, and Platteville
700 AM CST Wed Mar 8 2017

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

* Expect sustained west winds of 15 to 30 mph, with gusts of 45 to
  55 mph. The strongest winds will occur this morning.

* IMPACTS...Minor tree and power line damage possible, with 
  difficult travel also expected. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 30 mph or wind
gusts of 45 mph or stronger are expected. Winds this strong can
make driving difficult...especially for high profile vehicles.
Use extra caution.

&&

$$

WIZ043-044-082100-
/O.CON.KARX.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-170309T0000Z/
Juneau-Adams-
Including the cities of Mauston and Friendship
700 AM CST Wed Mar 8 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING...

* Expect sustained west winds of 15 to 30 mph, with gusts of 45 to
  55 mph. The strongest winds will occur through midday.

* IMPACTS...Minor tree and power line damage possible, with 
  difficult travel also expected. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 30 mph or wind
gusts of 45 mph or stronger are expected. Winds this strong can
make driving difficult...especially for high profile vehicles.
Use extra caution.

&&

$$

Lawrence
672 
WWUS73 KARX 081706
NPWARX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
1106 AM CST Wed Mar 8 2017

...Strong West Winds Continue Today...

.Strong westerly winds will continue this afternoon. Gusts up to 
45 to 55 mph have occurred over the region this morning and these
gusty winds are expected to persist into the afternoon before 
decreasing late this afternoon. Winds may cause minor tree and 
power line damage, and will blow any loose objects around. Travel
will also be difficult, especially on north-south oriented roads.

IAZ008>010-018-019-MNZ079-086>088-094>096-WIZ017-029-032>034-041-
082200-
/O.EXT.KARX.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-170308T2200Z/
Mitchell-Howard-Winneshiek-Floyd-Chickasaw-Wabasha-Dodge-Olmsted-
Winona-Mower-Fillmore-Houston-Taylor-Clark-Buffalo-Trempealeau-
Jackson-La Crosse-
Including the cities of Osage, Cresco, Decorah, Charles City, 
New Hampton, Wabasha, Dodge Center, Rochester, Winona, Austin, 
Preston, Caledonia, Medford, Neillsville, Alma, Arcadia, 
Whitehall, Black River Falls, and La Crosse
1106 AM CST Wed Mar 8 2017

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM CST THIS AFTERNOON...

* Expect sustained west winds of 20 to 35 mph, with gusts of 45 
  to 55 mph. The strongest winds will occur through mid afternoon.
 
* IMPACTS...Minor tree and power line damage possible, with
  difficult travel also expected. Travel may be difficult on
  north-south roads, especially those driving light-weight or
  high-profile vehicles. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 30 mph or wind
gusts of 45 mph or stronger are expected. Winds this strong can
make driving difficult...especially for high profile vehicles.
Use extra caution.

&&

$$

IAZ011-029-030-WIZ042-053>055-061-082200-
/O.CON.KARX.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-170308T2200Z/
Allamakee-Fayette-Clayton-Monroe-Vernon-Crawford-Richland-Grant-
Including the cities of Waukon, Oelwein, Elkader, Sparta, Tomah, 
Viroqua, Prairie Du Chien, Richland Center, and Platteville
1106 AM CST Wed Mar 8 2017

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

* Expect sustained west winds of 20 to 30 mph, with gusts of 45 to
  55 mph. The strongest winds will occur through mid afternoon. 

* IMPACTS...Minor tree and power line damage possible, with 
  difficult travel also expected. Travel may be difficult on
  north-south roads, especially those driving light-weight or
  high-profile vehicles. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 30 mph or wind
gusts of 45 mph or stronger are expected. Winds this strong can
make driving difficult...especially for high profile vehicles.
Use extra caution.

&&

$$

WIZ043-044-090000-
/O.CON.KARX.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-170309T0000Z/
Juneau-Adams-
Including the cities of Mauston and Friendship
1106 AM CST Wed Mar 8 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING...

* Expect sustained west winds of 20 to 30 mph, with gusts of 45 to
  55 mph. The strongest winds will occur through mid to late
  afternoon.
 
* IMPACTS...Minor tree and power line damage possible, with 
  difficult travel also expected. Travel may be difficult on
  north-south roads, especially those driving light-weight or
  high-profile vehicles. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 30 mph or wind
gusts of 45 mph or stronger are expected. Winds this strong can
make driving difficult...especially for high profile vehicles.
Use extra caution.

&&

$$
503 
WWUS73 KARX 082152
NPWARX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
352 PM CST Wed Mar 8 2017

...Winds Diminishing...Wind Advisory Will Expire or be Canceled 
at 4 pm...

.Winds were diminishing at mid afternoon, and were mostly 20 to 
25 mph gusting to 30 to 40 mph as of 330 pm. The winds will 
continue to diminish even more through the rest of the afternoon. 
Thus the wind advisory that was in effect to 4 pm will be allowed 
to expire and the wind advisory that was to be in effect through 6
pm will be canceled at 4 pm. 

IAZ008>010-018-019-MNZ079-086>088-094>096-WIZ017-029-032>034-041-
082300-
/O.EXP.KARX.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-170308T2200Z/
Mitchell-Howard-Winneshiek-Floyd-Chickasaw-Wabasha-Dodge-Olmsted-
Winona-Mower-Fillmore-Houston-Taylor-Clark-Buffalo-Trempealeau-
Jackson-La Crosse-
Including the cities of Osage, Cresco, Decorah, Charles City, 
New Hampton, Wabasha, Dodge Center, Rochester, Winona, Austin, 
Preston, Caledonia, Medford, Neillsville, Alma, Arcadia, 
Whitehall, Black River Falls, and La Crosse
352 PM CST Wed Mar 8 2017

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 4 PM CST THIS AFTERNOON...

Winds have diminished to mostly 20 to 25 mph with gusts of 30 to
35 mph, and will continue to diminish through the rest of the
afternoon. Thus the wind advisory will be allowed to expire at 4 
pm.

$$

IAZ011-029-030-WIZ042-053>055-061-082300-
/O.EXP.KARX.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-170308T2200Z/
Allamakee-Fayette-Clayton-Monroe-Vernon-Crawford-Richland-Grant-
Including the cities of Waukon, Oelwein, Elkader, Sparta, Tomah, 
Viroqua, Prairie Du Chien, Richland Center, and Platteville
352 PM CST Wed Mar 8 2017

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 4 PM CST THIS AFTERNOON...

Winds have diminished to mostly 20 to 25 mph with gusts of 30 to
35 mph, and will continue to diminish through the rest of the
afternoon. Thus the wind advisory will be allowed to expire at 4 
pm.

$$

WIZ043-044-082300-
/O.EXT.KARX.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-170308T2200Z/
Juneau-Adams-
Including the cities of Mauston and Friendship
352 PM CST Wed Mar 8 2017

...WIND ADVISORY WILL BE CANCELED AT 4 PM CST THIS AFTERNOON...

Winds have diminished to mostly 20 to 25 mph with gusts of 30 to
40 mph, and will continue to diminish through the rest of the 
afternoon. Thus the wind advisory will be canceled at 4 pm.

&&

$$
RRS

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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.