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Wind Advisory 4, NWS La Crosse, WI

December 3, 201713 counties in Wisconsin; 7 counties in Minnesota; 8 counties in Iowa

NWS La Crosse, WI issued this wind advisory at Dec 3, 2017, 2:48 PM CST for 13 counties in Wisconsin; 7 counties in Minnesota; 8 counties in Iowa. It took effect at Dec 4, 2017, 3:00 PM CST. It was in force for 27 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Dec 3, 2017, 2:48 PM CST (20:48 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 4, 2017, 3:00 PM CST
Expired
Dec 5, 2017, 5:43 PM CST
In force
27 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 20:51 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 12:00Z, 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 12:00Z on 2017-12-03Temperature 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, Minneapolis, MN at 12:00Z on 2017-12-03The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 229 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
2116 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
62 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
229 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
347 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

426 
WWUS73 KARX 032048
NPWARX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
248 PM CST Sun Dec 3 2017

...Strong Wind Gusts Expected Monday Afternoon and Evening...

.Strengthening low pressure tracking through the region will 
deliver strong and gusty winds later Monday afternoon and 
evening. Winds will initially start off from a southerly direction
before shifting to the west after sunset, with gusts of 40 to 50 
mph expected.

IAZ008>011-018-019-029-030-MNZ079-086>088-094>096-040600-
/O.NEW.KARX.WI.Y.0004.171204T2100Z-171205T0600Z/
Mitchell-Howard-Winneshiek-Allamakee-Floyd-Chickasaw-Fayette-
Clayton-Wabasha-Dodge-Olmsted-Winona-Mower-Fillmore-Houston-
Including the cities of Osage, Cresco, Decorah, Waukon, 
Charles City, New Hampton, Oelwein, Elkader, Wabasha, 
Dodge Center, Rochester, Winona, Austin, Preston, and Caledonia
248 PM CST Sun Dec 3 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM MONDAY TO MIDNIGHT CST
MONDAY NIGHT...

The National Weather Service in La Crosse has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect from 3 PM Monday to midnight CST
Monday night. 

* TIMING...Strongest winds later Monday afternoon and evening.

* WINDS...Southerly winds gusting to 45 mph Monday afternoon, 
  shifting to the west and gusting 40 to 50 mph after sunset.

* IMPACTS...Hazardous travel for lightweight or high profile
  vehicles. Some minor tree damage and power outages also 
  possible.

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
11 follow-up statements
473 
WWUS73 KARX 040239
NPWARX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
839 PM CST Sun Dec 3 2017

...Strong Wind Gusts Expected Monday Afternoon and Evening...

.A strengthening low pressure system will bring strong and gusty 
winds to the region late Monday afternoon and evening. Winds will
initially start off from a southerly direction before shifting to
the west after sunset. Wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph will create
difficult driving conditions for lightweight and high profile 
vehicles. Loose objects will be blown around, and minor damage to
trees and power poles may occur.

IAZ008>011-018-019-029-030-MNZ079-086>088-094>096-041045-
/O.CON.KARX.WI.Y.0004.171204T2100Z-171205T0600Z/
Mitchell-Howard-Winneshiek-Allamakee-Floyd-Chickasaw-Fayette-
Clayton-Wabasha-Dodge-Olmsted-Winona-Mower-Fillmore-Houston-
Including the cities of Osage, Cresco, Decorah, Waukon, 
Charles City, New Hampton, Oelwein, Elkader, Wabasha, 
Dodge Center, Rochester, Winona, Austin, Preston, and Caledonia
839 PM CST Sun Dec 3 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM MONDAY TO MIDNIGHT
CST MONDAY NIGHT...

* TIMING...Strongest winds late Monday afternoon and evening.

* WINDS...Southerly winds gusting to 45 mph Monday afternoon, 
  shifting to the west and gusting 40 to 50 mph after sunset. 

* IMPACTS...Hazardous travel for lightweight or high profile 
  vehicles. Some minor tree damage and power outages are also 
  possible. 

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.

&&

$$

Hollan
381 
WWUS73 KARX 040929
NPWARX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
329 AM CST Mon Dec 4 2017

...Strong Wind Gusts Expected Late This Afternoon and Tonight...

.A strengthening low pressure system will bring strong and gusty
winds to the region late this afternoon through tonight. Southerly
winds will quickly become westerly behind the cold front early 
this evening. Wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph will create difficult 
driving conditions for lightweight and high profile vehicles. 
Loose objects will be blown around, and minor damage to trees and 
power poles may occur. 

WIZ017-029-032>034-041>044-053>055-061-041730-
/O.EXB.KARX.WI.Y.0004.171205T0000Z-171205T1200Z/
Taylor-Clark-Buffalo-Trempealeau-Jackson-La Crosse-Monroe-Juneau-
Adams-Vernon-Crawford-Richland-Grant-
Including the cities of Medford, Neillsville, Alma, Arcadia, 
Whitehall, Black River Falls, La Crosse, Sparta, Tomah, Mauston, 
Friendship, Viroqua, Prairie Du Chien, Richland Center, 
and Platteville
329 AM CST Mon Dec 4 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM CST
TUESDAY...

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

* TIMING...Strongest winds this evening and tonight.

* WINDS...Westerly winds gusting to 40 to 50 mph, highest along
  ridgetops.
 
* IMPACTS...Hazardous travel for lightweight or high profile 
  vehicles. Some minor tree damage and power outages are also 
  possible. 

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.

&&

$$

IAZ008>011-018-019-029-030-MNZ079-086>088-094>096-041730-
/O.EXT.KARX.WI.Y.0004.171204T2100Z-171205T1000Z/
Mitchell-Howard-Winneshiek-Allamakee-Floyd-Chickasaw-Fayette-
Clayton-Wabasha-Dodge-Olmsted-Winona-Mower-Fillmore-Houston-
Including the cities of Osage, Cresco, Decorah, Waukon, 
Charles City, New Hampton, Oelwein, Elkader, Wabasha, 
Dodge Center, Rochester, Winona, Austin, Preston, and Caledonia
329 AM CST Mon Dec 4 2017

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 4 AM
CST TUESDAY...

* TIMING...Strongest winds late this afternoon through tonight.

* WINDS...Southerly winds gusting to 45 mph this afternoon, 
  shifting to the west and gusting 40 to 50 mph after sunset. 

* IMPACTS...Hazardous travel for lightweight or high profile 
  vehicles. Some minor tree damage and power outages are also 
  possible. 

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.

&&

$$

JAM/04
357 
WWUS73 KARX 041626
NPWARX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
1026 AM CST Mon Dec 4 2017

...Strong Wind Gusts Expected Late This Afternoon and Tonight...

.Breezy southerly winds through early afternoon will quickly
strengthen late this afternoon and then shift to the west this 
evening behind a cold front. Wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph will 
create difficult driving conditions for lightweight and high 
profile vehicles. Loose objects will be blown around, and minor 
damage to trees and power poles may occur.

IAZ008>011-018-019-029-030-MNZ079-086>088-094>096-050030-
/O.CON.KARX.WI.Y.0004.171204T2100Z-171205T1000Z/
Mitchell-Howard-Winneshiek-Allamakee-Floyd-Chickasaw-Fayette-
Clayton-Wabasha-Dodge-Olmsted-Winona-Mower-Fillmore-Houston-
Including the cities of Osage, Cresco, Decorah, Waukon, 
Charles City, New Hampton, Oelwein, Elkader, Wabasha, 
Dodge Center, Rochester, Winona, Austin, Preston, and Caledonia
1026 AM CST Mon Dec 4 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
4 AM CST TUESDAY...

* TIMING...Strongest winds late this afternoon through tonight.

* WINDS...Southerly winds gusting to 45 mph this afternoon, 
  shifting to the west and gusting 40 to 50 mph after sunset. 

* IMPACTS...Hazardous travel for lightweight or high profile 
  vehicles. Some minor tree damage and power outages are also 
  possible. 

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.

&&

$$

WIZ017-029-032>034-041>044-053>055-061-050030-
/O.CON.KARX.WI.Y.0004.171205T0000Z-171205T1200Z/
Taylor-Clark-Buffalo-Trempealeau-Jackson-La Crosse-Monroe-Juneau-
Adams-Vernon-Crawford-Richland-Grant-
Including the cities of Medford, Neillsville, Alma, Arcadia, 
Whitehall, Black River Falls, La Crosse, Sparta, Tomah, Mauston, 
Friendship, Viroqua, Prairie Du Chien, Richland Center, 
and Platteville
1026 AM CST Mon Dec 4 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM
CST TUESDAY...

* TIMING...Strongest winds this evening and tonight.

* WINDS...Westerly winds gusting to 40 to 50 mph, highest along 
  ridge tops. 

* IMPACTS...Hazardous travel for lightweight or high profile 
  vehicles. Some minor tree damage and power outages are also 
  possible. 

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.

&&

$$

Rogers
433 
WWUS73 KARX 042111
NPWARX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
311 PM CST Mon Dec 4 2017

...Strong Wind Gusts Expected into Tonight...

.Breezy southerly winds through late afternoon will quickly 
shift west and strengthen this evening behind a passing cold 
front. Wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph will create difficult driving 
conditions for lightweight and high profile vehicles. Loose 
objects will be blown around, and minor damage to trees and power 
poles may occur.

IAZ008>011-018-019-029-030-MNZ079-086>088-094>096-051000-
/O.CON.KARX.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-171205T1000Z/
Mitchell-Howard-Winneshiek-Allamakee-Floyd-Chickasaw-Fayette-
Clayton-Wabasha-Dodge-Olmsted-Winona-Mower-Fillmore-Houston-
Including the cities of Osage, Cresco, Decorah, Waukon, 
Charles City, New Hampton, Oelwein, Elkader, Wabasha, 
Dodge Center, Rochester, Winona, Austin, Preston, and Caledonia
311 PM CST Mon Dec 4 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CST TUESDAY...

* TIMING...Strongest winds developing through the late evening 
  hours.
 
* WINDS...Southerly winds gusting to 35 mph late this afternoon, 
  shifting to the west and gusting 40 to 50 mph after sunset. 

* IMPACTS...Hazardous travel for lightweight or high profile 
  vehicles. Some minor tree damage and power outages are also 
  possible. 

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.

&&

$$

WIZ017-029-032>034-041>044-053>055-061-051000-
/O.CON.KARX.WI.Y.0004.171205T0000Z-171205T1200Z/
Taylor-Clark-Buffalo-Trempealeau-Jackson-La Crosse-Monroe-Juneau-
Adams-Vernon-Crawford-Richland-Grant-
Including the cities of Medford, Neillsville, Alma, Arcadia, 
Whitehall, Black River Falls, La Crosse, Sparta, Tomah, Mauston, 
Friendship, Viroqua, Prairie Du Chien, Richland Center, 
and Platteville
311 PM CST Mon Dec 4 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST TUESDAY...

* TIMING...Strongest winds this evening and tonight.

* WINDS...Westerly winds gusting to 40 to 50 mph, highest along 
  ridge tops. 

* IMPACTS...Hazardous travel for lightweight or high profile 
  vehicles. Some minor tree damage and power outages are also 
  possible. 

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
449 
WWUS73 KARX 050158
NPWARX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
758 PM CST Mon Dec 4 2017

...Strong Wind Gusts Expected into Tonight...

.West wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph will create difficult driving 
conditions for lightweight and high profile vehicles. Loose 
objects will be blown around, and minor damage to trees and power 
poles may occur.

The strongest winds in southeast Minnesota and northeast Iowa will
be from 10 PM to 4 AM and in western Wisconsin from midnight to 
6 AM.

IAZ008>011-018-019-029-030-MNZ079-086>088-094>096-051000-
/O.CON.KARX.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-171205T1000Z/
Mitchell-Howard-Winneshiek-Allamakee-Floyd-Chickasaw-Fayette-
Clayton-Wabasha-Dodge-Olmsted-Winona-Mower-Fillmore-Houston-
Including the cities of Osage, Cresco, Decorah, Waukon, 
Charles City, New Hampton, Oelwein, Elkader, Wabasha, 
Dodge Center, Rochester, Winona, Austin, Preston, and Caledonia
758 PM CST Mon Dec 4 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CST TUESDAY...

* TIMING...Strongest winds between 10 PM and 4 AM.

* WINDS...West wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph. 

* IMPACTS...Hazardous travel for lightweight or high profile 
  vehicles. Some minor tree damage and power outages are also 
  possible. 

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.

&&

$$

WIZ017-029-032>034-041>044-053>055-061-051000-
/O.CON.KARX.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-171205T1200Z/
Taylor-Clark-Buffalo-Trempealeau-Jackson-La Crosse-Monroe-Juneau-
Adams-Vernon-Crawford-Richland-Grant-
Including the cities of Medford, Neillsville, Alma, Arcadia, 
Whitehall, Black River Falls, La Crosse, Sparta, Tomah, Mauston, 
Friendship, Viroqua, Prairie Du Chien, Richland Center, 
and Platteville
758 PM CST Mon Dec 4 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST TUESDAY...

* TIMING...Strongest winds from midnight to 6 AM.

* WINDS...West wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph, highest along ridge
  tops. 

* IMPACTS...Hazardous travel for lightweight or high profile 
  vehicles. Some minor tree damage and power outages are also 
  possible. 

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
990 
WWUS73 KARX 050505
NPWARX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
1105 PM CST Mon Dec 4 2017

...Strong West Wind Gusts to Continue into the Overnight...

.West wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph will create difficult driving
conditions for lightweight and high profile vehicles early on
Tuesday morning. Loose objects will be blown around, and minor 
damage to trees and power poles may occur.

Between 8 PM and 11 PM, the strongest wind gusts were 48 mph in
Ionia Iowa and Dexter Minnesota.

The strongest winds in southeast Minnesota and northeast Iowa
through 4 AM and in western Wisconsin from midnight to 6 AM.

IAZ008>011-018-019-029-030-MNZ079-086>088-094>096-051000-
/O.CON.KARX.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-171205T1000Z/
Mitchell-Howard-Winneshiek-Allamakee-Floyd-Chickasaw-Fayette-
Clayton-Wabasha-Dodge-Olmsted-Winona-Mower-Fillmore-Houston-
Including the cities of Osage, Cresco, Decorah, Waukon, 
Charles City, New Hampton, Oelwein, Elkader, Wabasha, 
Dodge Center, Rochester, Winona, Austin, Preston, and Caledonia
1105 PM CST Mon Dec 4 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CST TUESDAY...

* TIMING...Strongest winds through 4 AM.

* WINDS...West wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph.

* IMPACTS...Hazardous travel for lightweight or high profile 
  vehicles. Some minor tree damage and power outages are also 
  possible. 

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.

&&

$$

WIZ017-029-032>034-041>044-053>055-061-051200-
/O.CON.KARX.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-171205T1200Z/
Taylor-Clark-Buffalo-Trempealeau-Jackson-La Crosse-Monroe-Juneau-
Adams-Vernon-Crawford-Richland-Grant-
Including the cities of Medford, Neillsville, Alma, Arcadia, 
Whitehall, Black River Falls, La Crosse, Sparta, Tomah, Mauston, 
Friendship, Viroqua, Prairie Du Chien, Richland Center, 
and Platteville
1105 PM CST Mon Dec 4 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST TUESDAY...

* TIMING...Strongest winds from midnight to 6 AM.

* WINDS...West wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph, highest along ridge 
  tops. 

* IMPACTS...Hazardous travel for lightweight or high profile 
  vehicles. Some minor tree damage and power outages are also 
  possible. 

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
849 
WWUS73 KARX 050957
NPWARX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
357 AM CST Tue Dec 5 2017

...Strong, Gusty West Winds Continue Early Today...

.West wind gusting up to around 45 mph will create difficult 
driving conditions for lightweight and high profile vehicles early
this morning. Loose objects will be blown around, and minor 
damage to trees and power poles may occur.

Although winds will weaken slightly this morning, gusts of 35 to
40 mph will continue through the day.

MNZ079-086>088-094>096-051100-
/O.EXP.KARX.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-171205T1000Z/
Wabasha-Dodge-Olmsted-Winona-Mower-Fillmore-Houston-
Including the cities of Wabasha, Dodge Center, Rochester, Winona,
Austin, Preston, and Caledonia
357 AM CST Tue Dec 5 2017

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 4 AM CST EARLY THIS MORNING...

Although winds will remain gusty through the day, the peak gusts
are expected to decrease somewhat this morning. As a result, the
Wind Advisory will be allowed to expire at 4 AM this morning.

$$

IAZ008>011-018-019-029-030-WIZ054-055-061-051800-
/O.EXT.KARX.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-171206T0000Z/
Mitchell-Howard-Winneshiek-Allamakee-Floyd-Chickasaw-Fayette-
Clayton-Crawford-Richland-Grant-
Including the cities of Osage, Cresco, Decorah, Waukon, 
Charles City, New Hampton, Oelwein, Elkader, Prairie Du Chien, 
Richland Center, and Platteville
357 AM CST Tue Dec 5 2017

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

* TIMING...Through late this afternoon.

* WINDS...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 45 mph.

* IMPACTS...Hazardous travel for lightweight or high profile 
  vehicles. Some minor tree damage and power outages are also 
  possible. 

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.

&&

$$

WIZ017-029-032>034-041>044-053-051200-
/O.CON.KARX.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-171205T1200Z/
Taylor-Clark-Buffalo-Trempealeau-Jackson-La Crosse-Monroe-Juneau-
Adams-Vernon-
Including the cities of Medford, Neillsville, Alma, Arcadia, 
Whitehall, Black River Falls, La Crosse, Sparta, Tomah, Mauston, 
Friendship, and Viroqua
357 AM CST Tue Dec 5 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST EARLY THIS
MORNING...

* TIMING...Through 6 AM.

* WINDS...West wind gusts up to 45 mph, highest along ridge tops.
 
* IMPACTS...Hazardous travel for lightweight or high profile 
  vehicles. Some minor tree damage and power outages are also 
  possible. 

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.

&&

$$

JAM
658 
WWUS73 KARX 051144
NPWARX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
544 AM CST Tue Dec 5 2017

...Strong, Gusty West Winds Continue Early Today...

.West winds will continue to gust into the 35 to 40 mph range for
much of the day. Loose objects may be blown around by these winds
and lightweight and high profile vehicles may experience difficult
travel conditions. The winds will diminish some around sunset late
this afternoon.

WIZ017-029-032>034-041>044-053-051245-
/O.EXP.KARX.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-171205T1200Z/
Taylor-Clark-Buffalo-Trempealeau-Jackson-La Crosse-Monroe-Juneau-
Adams-Vernon-
Including the cities of Medford, Neillsville, Alma, Arcadia, 
Whitehall, Black River Falls, La Crosse, Sparta, Tomah, Mauston, 
Friendship, and Viroqua
544 AM CST Tue Dec 5 2017

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 6 AM CST EARLY THIS MORNING...

Although winds will remain gusty through the day, the peak gusts
are expected to decrease somewhat this morning. As a result, the
wind advisory will be allowed to expire at 6 AM.

$$

IAZ008>011-018-019-029-030-WIZ054-055-061-051945-
/O.CON.KARX.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-171206T0000Z/
Mitchell-Howard-Winneshiek-Allamakee-Floyd-Chickasaw-Fayette-
Clayton-Crawford-Richland-Grant-
Including the cities of Osage, Cresco, Decorah, Waukon, 
Charles City, New Hampton, Oelwein, Elkader, Prairie Du Chien, 
Richland Center, and Platteville
544 AM CST Tue Dec 5 2017

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

* TIMING...Through late this afternoon.

* WINDS...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 45 mph.

* IMPACTS...Hazardous travel for lightweight or high profile 
  vehicles. Some minor tree damage and power outages are also 
  possible. 

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.

&&

$$

04
992 
WWUS73 KARX 051626
NPWARX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
1026 AM CST Tue Dec 5 2017

...Gusty West Winds Continue Today...

.West winds will continue to gust into the 35 to 45 mph range for
much of the day. Loose objects may be blown around by these winds
and lightweight and high profile vehicles may experience 
difficult travel conditions,especially on north-south roads. The 
winds will diminish some around sunset late this afternoon.

IAZ008>011-018-019-029-030-WIZ054-055-061-060000-
/O.CON.KARX.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-171206T0000Z/
Mitchell-Howard-Winneshiek-Allamakee-Floyd-Chickasaw-Fayette-
Clayton-Crawford-Richland-Grant-
Including the cities of Osage, Cresco, Decorah, Waukon, 
Charles City, New Hampton, Oelwein, Elkader, Prairie Du Chien, 
Richland Center, and Platteville
1026 AM CST Tue Dec 5 2017

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

* TIMING...Through late this afternoon.

* WINDS...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 45 mph.

* IMPACTS...Hazardous travel for lightweight or high profile
  vehicles. Some minor tree damage could also occur. 

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.

&&

$$

Shea
672 
WWUS73 KARX 052050
NPWARX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
250 PM CST Tue Dec 5 2017

...Winds Remain Strong...

.West winds continue to gust between 35 and 45 mph this afternoon,
although these speeds should diminish heading into this evening.

High profile vehicles may experience difficult travel conditions,
especially on north - south roads.

IAZ008>011-018-019-029-030-WIZ054-055-061-060000-
/O.CON.KARX.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-171206T0000Z/
Mitchell-Howard-Winneshiek-Allamakee-Floyd-Chickasaw-Fayette-
Clayton-Crawford-Richland-Grant-
Including the cities of Osage, Cresco, Decorah, Waukon, 
Charles City, New Hampton, Oelwein, Elkader, Prairie Du Chien, 
Richland Center, and Platteville
250 PM CST Tue Dec 5 2017

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

* TIMING...Through late this afternoon.

* WINDS...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 45 mph.

* IMPACTS...Hazardous travel for lightweight or high profile 
  vehicles. Some minor tree damage could also occur. 

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 on
north - south roads. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

Shea
203 
WWUS73 KARX 052343
NPWARX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
543 PM CST Tue Dec 5 2017

...Winds Subsiding...

.Winds have significantly subsided after sunset. Therefore, the
Wind Advisory has been cancelled.

IAZ008>011-018-019-029-030-WIZ054-055-061-060045-
/O.CAN.KARX.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-171206T0000Z/
Mitchell-Howard-Winneshiek-Allamakee-Floyd-Chickasaw-Fayette-
Clayton-Crawford-Richland-Grant-
Including the cities of Osage, Cresco, Decorah, Waukon, 
Charles City, New Hampton, Oelwein, Elkader, Prairie Du Chien, 
Richland Center, and Platteville
543 PM CST Tue Dec 5 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in La Crosse has cancelled the Wind
Advisory. 

Winds have significantly subsided after sunset. Therefore, the
Wind Advisory has been cancelled.

$$

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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.