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Wind Advisory 2, NWS La Crosse, WI
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.
- 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
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.