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Wind Advisory 2, NWS Duluth, MN

March 6, 20179 counties in Minnesota; 8 counties in Wisconsin

NWS Duluth, MN issued this wind advisory at Mar 6, 2017, 4:25 AM CST for 9 counties in Minnesota; 8 counties in Wisconsin. It took effect at Mar 7, 2017, 3:45 AM CST. It was in force for 36 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Mar 6, 2017, 4:25 AM CST (10:25 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 7, 2017, 3:45 AM CST
Expired
Mar 8, 2017, 3:46 PM CST
In force
36 hr
Issued by
NWS Duluth, MN

Counties Aitkin County, MN, Carlton County, MN, Cass County, MN, Cook County, MN, Crow Wing County, MN, Itasca County, MN, Lake County, MN, Pine County, MN, Saint Louis County, MN, Ashland County, WI, Bayfield County, WI, Burnett County, WI, Douglas County, WI, Iron County, WI, Price County, WI, Sawyer County, WI, Washburn County, WI

The radar

The Duluth radar (KDLH), 27 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 10:29 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, 10.4 hours before the alert went out and 230 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 2017-03-06Temperature 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 00:00Z on 2017-03-06The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 192 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
803 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
40 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
192 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
165 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

333 
WWUS73 KDLH 061025
NPWDLH

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Duluth MN
425 AM CST Mon Mar 6 2017

...STRONG WINDS TONIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY...

.A strong low pressure system developing across the Red River
Valley into southeast Manitoba tonight will result in the
potential for very strong winds beginning this evening with a cold
frontal passage and continuing through Tuesday evening. West- 
southwest winds may gust up to 45 mph initially with the cold 
frontal passage tonight, then gusting to 50 mph or greater Tuesday
afternoon. 

MNZ018-019-025-026-033>038-WIZ001-006-062030-
/O.NEW.KDLH.WI.Y.0002.170307T0300Z-170308T0300Z/
North Itasca-Central St. Louis-North Cass-South Itasca-South Cass-
Crow Wing-Northern Aitkin-South Aitkin-Carlton/South St. Louis-
Pine-Douglas-Burnett-
Including the cities of Bigfork, Hibbing, Walker, Grand Rapids, 
Pine River, Brainerd, Hill City, Aitkin, Duluth, Pine City, 
Hinckley, Superior, and Grantsburg
425 AM CST Mon Mar 6 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 PM CST
TUESDAY...

The National Weather Service in Duluth has issued a Wind
Advisory...which is in effect from 9 PM this evening to 9 PM CST
Tuesday.

* LOCATION...East Central and northeast Minnesota into parts of
  northwest Wisconsin...including the Brainerd Lakes Region, the
  Twin Ports, Interstate 35 corridor, and the Iron Range.

* WINDS...Southwest 20 to 30 mph and gusts of 45 to 50 mph.

* TIMING...An initial gust of strong winds this evening with a
  cold front passage...then consistently strong winds through the
  day Tuesday. Winds gradually diminish Tuesday night.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
  Driving may be difficult for high profile and light weight
  vehicles, especially on north-south oriented roadways.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

JJM
12 follow-up statements
625 
WWUS73 KDLH 061734
NPWDLH

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Duluth MN
1134 AM CST Mon Mar 6 2017

...STRONG WINDS TONIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY...

.A strong low pressure system developing across the Red River
Valley into southeast Manitoba tonight will result in the
potential for very strong winds beginning this evening with a
cold frontal passage and continuing through Tuesday evening. West-
southwest winds may gust up to 35 mph initially with the cold 
frontal passage tonight, then gusting to 45 mph or greater 
Tuesday afternoon.

MNZ018-019-025-026-033>038-WIZ001-006-070345-
/O.CON.KDLH.WI.Y.0002.170307T0300Z-170308T0300Z/
North Itasca-Central St. Louis-North Cass-South Itasca-South Cass-
Crow Wing-Northern Aitkin-South Aitkin-Carlton/South St. Louis-
Pine-Douglas-Burnett-
Including the cities of Bigfork, Hibbing, Walker, Grand Rapids, 
Pine River, Brainerd, Hill City, Aitkin, Duluth, Pine City, 
Hinckley, Superior, and Grantsburg
1134 AM CST Mon Mar 6 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 PM
CST TUESDAY...

* LOCATION...East Central and northeast Minnesota into parts of 
  northwest Wisconsin...including the Brainerd Lakes Region, the 
  Twin Ports, Interstate 35 corridor, and the Iron Range.

* WINDS...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* TIMING...An initial gust of strong winds this evening with a 
  cold front passage...then consistently strong winds through 
  the day Tuesday. Winds gradually diminish Tuesday night.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
  Driving may be difficult for high profile and light weight
  vehicles, especially on north-south oriented roadways.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

JTS
323 
WWUS73 KDLH 062155
NPWDLH

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Duluth MN
355 PM CST Mon Mar 6 2017

...STRONG WINDS EXPECTED TONIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY...

.A strong low pressure system advancing across the Red River 
Valley into southeast Manitoba this afternoon and evening will 
result in the potential for very strong winds beginning this 
evening with a cold frontal passage and continuing through Tuesday
evening. West-southwest winds may gust up to 30 mph initially 
with the cold frontal passage tonight, then gusting to 45 mph or 
greater Tuesday morning and afternoon.

WIZ002>004-007>009-070800-
/O.EXB.KDLH.WI.Y.0002.170307T1200Z-170308T0000Z/
Bayfield-Ashland-Iron-Washburn-Sawyer-Price-
Including the cities of Washburn, Bayfield, Ashland, Hurley, 
Spooner, Hayward, and Phillips
355 PM CST Mon Mar 6 2017

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

The National Weather Service in Duluth has issued a Wind
Advisory...which is in effect from 6 AM to 6 PM CST Tuesday.

* LOCATION...portions of northwest Wisconsin...including 
  Bayfield, Ashland, Hurley, Spooner, Hayward, and Phillips.

* WINDS...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* TIMING...An initial gust of strong winds this evening with a 
  cold front passage...then consistently strong winds through 
  the day Tuesday. Winds gradually diminish Tuesday night.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
  Driving may be difficult for high profile and light weight
  vehicles, especially on north-south oriented roadways.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

MNZ018-019-025-026-033>038-WIZ001-006-070800-
/O.EXT.KDLH.WI.Y.0002.170307T1200Z-170308T0000Z/
North Itasca-Central St. Louis-North Cass-South Itasca-South Cass-
Crow Wing-Northern Aitkin-South Aitkin-Carlton/South St. Louis-
Pine-Douglas-Burnett-
Including the cities of Bigfork, Hibbing, Walker, Grand Rapids, 
Pine River, Brainerd, Hill City, Aitkin, Duluth, Pine City, 
Hinckley, Superior, and Grantsburg
355 PM CST Mon Mar 6 2017

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

* LOCATION...East Central and portions of northeast Minnesota and
  portions of northwest Wisconsin.

* WINDS...West 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* TIMING...An initial gust of strong winds this evening with a 
  cold front passage...then consistently strong winds through 
  the day Tuesday. Winds gradually diminish Tuesday night.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
  Driving may be difficult for high profile and light weight
  vehicles, especially on north-south oriented roadways.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

JTS
258 
WWUS73 KDLH 070327
NPWDLH

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Duluth MN
927 PM CST Mon Mar 6 2017

...STRONG WINDS EXPECTED TONIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY...

.A strong low pressure system in southeast Manitoba will move
northeast tonight into Tuesday and will result in the potential 
for very strong winds beginning this evening with a cold frontal 
passage and continuing through Tuesday evening. West to southwest
winds may gust up to 35 mph initially with the cold frontal 
passage tonight, then gust around 45 mph or greater Tuesday 
morning and afternoon.

MNZ018-019-025-026-033>038-WIZ001>004-006>009-071330-
/O.CON.KDLH.WI.Y.0002.170307T1200Z-170308T0000Z/
North Itasca-Central St. Louis-North Cass-South Itasca-South Cass-
Crow Wing-Northern Aitkin-South Aitkin-Carlton/South St. Louis-
Pine-Douglas-Bayfield-Ashland-Iron-Burnett-Washburn-Sawyer-Price-
Including the cities of Bigfork, Hibbing, Walker, Grand Rapids, 
Pine River, Brainerd, Hill City, Aitkin, Duluth, Pine City, 
Hinckley, Superior, Washburn, Bayfield, Ashland, Hurley, 
Grantsburg, Spooner, Hayward, and Phillips
927 PM CST Mon Mar 6 2017

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

* LOCATION...Much of northeast Minnesota and all of northwest 
Wisconsin.

* WINDS...West to southwest 20 to 35 mph with gusts around 45 
mph.

* TIMING...An initial gust of strong winds developing from west to
  east across the Northland tonight with cold frontal 
  passage...then consistently strong winds through the day 
  Tuesday. Winds gradually diminish Tuesday night.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. 
  Driving may be difficult for high profile and light weight 
  vehicles, especially on north-south oriented roadways.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

Melde
369 
WWUS73 KDLH 070945
NPWDLH

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Duluth MN
345 AM CST Tue Mar 7 2017

...VERY STRONG WINDS ACROSS MUCH OF THE NORTHLAND TODAY...

.A strong low pressure system in southeast Manitoba will exit to
the northeast today leading to conditions favorable for very
strong winds in the wake of a cold front. West to southwest winds
will be strongest this afternoon across a swath of east central 
Minnesota from the Brainerd Lakes region to the Twin Ports where 
gusts of 45 to 50 mph will be common through the day and gusts 
approaching 55 mph will be possible in the afternoon. Winds will 
gradually diminish tonight, but still remain fairly breezy through
Wednesday.

MNZ018-019-025-026-033>038-WIZ001>004-006>009-071945-
/O.EXT.KDLH.WI.Y.0002.170307T0945Z-170308T0000Z/
North Itasca-Central St. Louis-North Cass-South Itasca-South Cass-
Crow Wing-Northern Aitkin-South Aitkin-Carlton/South St. Louis-
Pine-Douglas-Bayfield-Ashland-Iron-Burnett-Washburn-Sawyer-Price-
Including the cities of Bigfork, Hibbing, Walker, Grand Rapids, 
Pine River, Brainerd, Hill City, Aitkin, Duluth, Pine City, 
Hinckley, Superior, Washburn, Bayfield, Ashland, Hurley, 
Grantsburg, Spooner, Hayward, and Phillips
345 AM CST Tue Mar 7 2017

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

* LOCATION...Much of east central and northeast Minnesota and all
  of northwest Wisconsin.

* WINDS...West 20 to 30 mph with frequent gusts up to 50 mph. A
  few gusts to 55 mph are possible this afternoon.

* TIMING...Breezy this morning with a few gusts to 45 mph...then
  sustained 20 to 30 mph winds this afternoon with frequent gusts
  to 45 to 50 mph. Winds gradually diminish this evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down limbs...trees...and power
  lines. Scattered power outages are expected. Driving will be
  difficult especially on north-south oriented roadways and on
  elevated exposed bridges including the Bong and Blatnik Bridges
  between Duluth and Superior. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 30 mph and/or gusts
to 45 mph or greater are expected. Secure loose outdoor items such
as patio furniture and trash cans. Winds this strong can make 
driving difficult...especially for high profile vehicles. Use 
extra caution.

&&

$$

JJM
897 
WWUS73 KDLH 071248
NPWDLH

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Duluth MN
648 AM CST Tue Mar 7 2017

...VERY STRONG WINDS ACROSS MUCH OF THE NORTHLAND TODAY...

.A strong low pressure system in southeast Manitoba will exit to
the northeast today leading to conditions favorable for very
strong winds in the wake of a cold front. West to southwest winds
will be strongest this afternoon across a swath of east central
Minnesota from the Brainerd Lakes region to the Twin Ports where
gusts of 45 to 50 mph will be common through the day and gusts
approaching 55 mph will be possible in the afternoon. Winds will
gradually diminish tonight, but still remain fairly breezy
through Wednesday.

MNZ018-019-025-026-033>038-WIZ001>004-006>009-072300-
/O.CON.KDLH.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-170308T0000Z/
North Itasca-Central St. Louis-North Cass-South Itasca-South Cass-
Crow Wing-Northern Aitkin-South Aitkin-Carlton/South St. Louis-
Pine-Douglas-Bayfield-Ashland-Iron-Burnett-Washburn-Sawyer-Price-
Including the cities of Bigfork, Hibbing, Walker, Grand Rapids, 
Pine River, Brainerd, Hill City, Aitkin, Duluth, Pine City, 
Hinckley, Superior, Washburn, Bayfield, Ashland, Hurley, 
Grantsburg, Spooner, Hayward, and Phillips
648 AM CST Tue Mar 7 2017

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

* LOCATION...Much of east central and northeast Minnesota and all
  of northwest Wisconsin.

* WINDS...West 20 to 30 mph with frequent gusts up to 50 mph. A
  few gusts to 55 mph are possible this afternoon.

* TIMING...Breezy this morning with a few gusts to 45 mph...then
  sustained 20 to 30 mph winds this afternoon with frequent gusts
  to 45 to 50 mph. Winds gradually diminish this evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down limbs...trees...and power
  lines. Scattered power outages are expected. Driving will be
  difficult especially on north-south oriented roadways and on
  elevated exposed bridges including the Bong and Blatnik Bridges
  between Duluth and Superior. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 30 mph and/or gusts
to 45 mph or greater are expected. Secure loose outdoor items
such as patio furniture and trash cans. Winds this strong can
make driving difficult...especially for high profile vehicles.
Use extra caution.

&&

$$

JJM
138 
WWUS73 KDLH 071459
NPWDLH

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Duluth MN
859 AM CST Tue Mar 7 2017

...VERY STRONG WINDS ACROSS MUCH OF THE NORTHLAND TODAY...

.A strong low pressure system in western Ontario will exit to the
northeast today leading to conditions favorable for very strong 
winds in the wake of a cold front. West to southwest winds will be
strongest this afternoon across a swath of east central Minnesota
from the Brainerd Lakes region to the Twin Ports where gusts of 
45 to 50 mph will be common through the day and gusts approaching 
55 mph will be possible in the afternoon. Winds will gradually 
diminish tonight, but still remain fairly breezy through 
Wednesday.

MNZ020-021-080000-
/O.EXA.KDLH.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-170308T0000Z/
Southern Lake/North Shore-Southern Cook/North Shore-
Including the cities of Two Harbors, Silver Bay, and Grand Marais
859 AM CST Tue Mar 7 2017

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

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

* LOCATION...Along the North Shore of Lake Superior...including
  Two Harbors, Silver Bay, and Grand Marais

* WINDS...West 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* TIMING...Breezy this morning with a few gusts to 45 mph...then
  sustained 20 to 30 mph winds this afternoon with frequent gusts
  to 45 to 50 mph. Winds gradually diminish this evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down limbs...trees...and power
  lines. Scattered power outages are expected. Driving will be
  difficult especially on north-south oriented roadways and on
  elevated exposed bridges including along Highway 61.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 30 mph and/or gusts
to 45 mph or greater are expected. Secure loose outdoor items
such as patio furniture and trash cans. Winds this strong can
make driving difficult...especially for high profile vehicles.
Use extra caution.

&&

$$

MNZ018-019-025-026-033>038-WIZ001>004-006>009-080000-
/O.CON.KDLH.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-170308T0000Z/
North Itasca-Central St. Louis-North Cass-South Itasca-South Cass-
Crow Wing-Northern Aitkin-South Aitkin-Carlton/South St. Louis-
Pine-Douglas-Bayfield-Ashland-Iron-Burnett-Washburn-Sawyer-Price-
Including the cities of Bigfork, Hibbing, Walker, Grand Rapids, 
Pine River, Brainerd, Hill City, Aitkin, Duluth, Pine City, 
Hinckley, Superior, Washburn, Bayfield, Ashland, Hurley, 
Grantsburg, Spooner, Hayward, and Phillips
859 AM CST Tue Mar 7 2017

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

* LOCATION...Much of east central and northeast Minnesota and 
  all of northwest Wisconsin.

* WINDS...West 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. A few gusts
  to 55 mph are possible this afternoon.

* TIMING...Breezy this morning with a few gusts to 45 mph...then 
  sustained 20 to 30 mph winds this afternoon with frequent 
  gusts to 45 to 50 mph. Winds gradually diminish this evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down limbs...trees...and power
  lines. Scattered power outages are expected. Driving will be
  difficult especially on north-south oriented roadways and on
  elevated exposed bridges including the Bong and Blatnik Bridges
  between Duluth and Superior.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 30 mph and/or gusts
to 45 mph or greater are expected. Secure loose outdoor items
such as patio furniture and trash cans. Winds this strong can
make driving difficult...especially for high profile vehicles.
Use extra caution.

&&

$$

JTS
009 
WWUS73 KDLH 072049
NPWDLH

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Duluth MN
249 PM CST Tue Mar 7 2017

...VERY STRONG WINDS CONTINUE ACROSS MUCH OF THE NORTHLAND 
THROUGH THE EVENING...

.A strong low pressure system in northwestern Ontario will exit 
to the north and east this evening leading to conditions 
favorable for very strong winds through the evening. West to 
southwest winds will be strongest through the afternoon, with gusts
of 45 to 50 mph common through the afternoon and gusts possibly approaching
55 mph. Winds will gradually diminish tonight, but still remain 
fairly breezy through Wednesday.

MNZ018>021-025-026-033>038-WIZ001>004-006>009-080300-
/O.EXT.KDLH.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-170308T0300Z/
North Itasca-Central St. Louis-Southern Lake/North Shore-
Southern Cook/North Shore-North Cass-South Itasca-South Cass-
Crow Wing-Northern Aitkin-South Aitkin-Carlton/South St. Louis-
Pine-Douglas-Bayfield-Ashland-Iron-Burnett-Washburn-Sawyer-Price-
Including the cities of Bigfork, Hibbing, Two Harbors, 
Silver Bay, Grand Marais, Walker, Grand Rapids, Pine River, 
Brainerd, Hill City, Aitkin, Duluth, Pine City, Hinckley, 
Superior, Washburn, Bayfield, Ashland, Hurley, Grantsburg, 
Spooner, Hayward, and Phillips
249 PM CST Tue Mar 7 2017

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS EVENING...

* LOCATION...Much of east central and northeast Minnesota and 
  all of northwest Wisconsin.

* WINDS...West 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* TIMING...This afternoon and into the early evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down limbs...trees...and power
  lines. Scattered power outages are expected. Driving will be
  difficult especially on north-south oriented roadways and on
  elevated exposed bridges.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 30 mph and/or gusts
to 45 mph or greater are expected. Secure loose outdoor items
such as patio furniture and trash cans. Winds this strong can
make driving difficult...especially for high profile vehicles.
Use extra caution.

&&

$$

JTS
106 
WWUS73 KDLH 080256
NPWDLH

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Duluth MN
856 PM CST Tue Mar 7 2017

...STRONG WINDS CONTINUE ACROSS MUCH OF THE NORTHLAND THROUGH THE
EVENING...

.A strong low pressure system in northern Ontario will aid in
creating favorable conditions for very strong winds tonight. West
to southwest winds will continue from 20 MPH to 30 MPH, with 
gusts around 45 MPH. There may be a few gusts to 50 MPH as well.
The frequency of the stronger wind gusts will be lower than what
occurred this afternoon and early evening. It will remain windy
into Wednesday as well for most areas.

WIZ009-080400-
/O.EXP.KDLH.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-170308T0300Z/
Price-
Including the city of Phillips
856 PM CST Tue Mar 7 2017

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 9 PM CST THIS EVENING...

The wind is not as strong as earlier today but some gusts of 30
MPH to 40 MPH will remain possible through Wednesday.

$$

MNZ018>021-025-026-033>037-081300-
/O.EXT.KDLH.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-170308T1500Z/
North Itasca-Central St. Louis-Southern Lake/North Shore-
Southern Cook/North Shore-North Cass-South Itasca-South Cass-
Crow Wing-Northern Aitkin-South Aitkin-Carlton/South St. Louis-
Including the cities of Bigfork, Hibbing, Two Harbors, 
Silver Bay, Grand Marais, Walker, Grand Rapids, Pine River, 
Brainerd, Hill City, Aitkin, and Duluth
856 PM CST Tue Mar 7 2017

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST WEDNESDAY...

* LOCATION...Much of east central and northeast Minnesota.

* WINDS...Sustained West 15 MPH to 30 MPH with gusts around 45MPH.
  An isolated gust to 50 MPH will be possible as well. The
  frequency of the stronger gusts will be lower overnight compared
  to what occurred this afternoon and early evening.

* TIMING...Tonight into Wednesday morning.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 30 mph and/or gusts
to 45 mph or greater are expected. Secure loose outdoor items
such as patio furniture and trash cans. Winds this strong can
make driving difficult...especially for high profile vehicles.
Use extra caution.

&&

$$

MNZ038-WIZ001>004-006>008-080600-
/O.EXT.KDLH.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-170308T0600Z/
Pine-Douglas-Bayfield-Ashland-Iron-Burnett-Washburn-Sawyer-
Including the cities of Pine City, Hinckley, Superior, Washburn, 
Bayfield, Ashland, Hurley, Grantsburg, Spooner, and Hayward
856 PM CST Tue Mar 7 2017

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT...

* LOCATION...Much of northwest Wisconsin and Pine County in
  Minnesota.

* WINDS...West to southwest 15 MPH to 30 MPH with gusts around 45
  MPH.

* TIMING...Through midnight.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down limbs...trees...and power 
  lines. Scattered power outages are expected. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 30 mph and/or gusts
to 45 mph or greater are expected. Secure loose outdoor items
such as patio furniture and trash cans. Winds this strong can
make driving difficult...especially for high profile vehicles.
Use extra caution.

&&

$$

Melde
883 
WWUS73 KDLH 080556
NPWDLH

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Duluth MN
1156 PM CST Tue Mar 7 2017

...STRONG WINDS CONTINUE ACROSS MUCH OF THE NORTHLAND THROUGH THE
EVENING...

.A strong low pressure system in northern Ontario will aid in
creating favorable conditions for very strong winds tonight. West
to southwest winds will continue from 20 mph to around 30 mph, 
with gusts around 45 mph. There may be a few gusts to 50 mph as 
well. The frequency of the stronger wind gusts will be lower than 
what occurred this afternoon and early evening. It will remain 
windy into Wednesday as well for most areas.

MNZ038-WIZ006>008-080700-
/O.CAN.KDLH.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-170308T0600Z/
Pine-Burnett-Washburn-Sawyer-
Including the cities of Pine City, Hinckley, Grantsburg, Spooner,
and Hayward
1156 PM CST Tue Mar 7 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Duluth has cancelled the Wind
Advisory.

The winds have diminished some this evening, however, they will
remain from 15 mph to 25 mph with gusts of 40 mph to 45 mph at 
times into Wednesday.


$$

WIZ001>004-081500-
/O.EXT.KDLH.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-170308T1500Z/
Douglas-Bayfield-Ashland-Iron-
Including the cities of Superior, Washburn, Bayfield, Ashland, 
and Hurley
1156 PM CST Tue Mar 7 2017

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST WEDNESDAY...

* LOCATION...Far northern Wisconsin.

* WINDS...West to southwest 15 mph to 30 mph with gusts around 45
  mph. A few gusts to 50 mph are also possible.

* TIMING...Through 9 AM.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down limbs...trees...and power 
  lines. Scattered power outages are expected.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 30 mph and/or gusts
to 45 mph or greater are expected. Secure loose outdoor items
such as patio furniture and trash cans. Winds this strong can
make driving difficult...especially for high profile vehicles.
Use extra caution.

&&

$$

MNZ018>021-025-026-033>037-081500-
/O.CON.KDLH.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-170308T1500Z/
North Itasca-Central St. Louis-Southern Lake/North Shore-
Southern Cook/North Shore-North Cass-South Itasca-South Cass-
Crow Wing-Northern Aitkin-South Aitkin-Carlton/South St. Louis-
Including the cities of Bigfork, Hibbing, Two Harbors, 
Silver Bay, Grand Marais, Walker, Grand Rapids, Pine River, 
Brainerd, Hill City, Aitkin, and Duluth
1156 PM CST Tue Mar 7 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST WEDNESDAY...

* LOCATION...Much of east central and northeast Minnesota.

* WINDS...Sustained West 15 mph to 30 mph with gusts around 45
  mph. An few gusts around 50 mph will be possible as well. The
  frequency of the stronger gusts will be lower overnight compared
  to what occurred this afternoon and early evening.

* TIMING...Tonight into Wednesday morning.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 30 mph and/or gusts
to 45 mph or greater are expected. Secure loose outdoor items
such as patio furniture and trash cans. Winds this strong can
make driving difficult...especially for high profile vehicles.
Use extra caution.

&&

$$

Melde
624 
WWUS73 KDLH 080901
NPWDLH

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Duluth MN
301 AM CST Wed Mar 8 2017

...STRONG WINDS CONTINUE ACROSS MUCH OF THE NORTHLAND THROUGH THE
MORNING...

.A strong low pressure system in northern Ontario will aid in
creating favorable conditions for very strong winds this evening. 
West to southwest winds will continue from 20 mph to around 30 
mph, with gusts around 45 mph. There may be a few gusts to 50 mph 
as well. The frequency of the stronger wind gusts will be lower 
than what occurred yesterday. 

MNZ038-WIZ006>009-081800-
/O.EXB.KDLH.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-170308T1800Z/
Pine-Burnett-Washburn-Sawyer-Price-
Including the cities of Pine City, Hinckley, Grantsburg, Spooner,
Hayward, and Phillips
301 AM CST Wed Mar 8 2017

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

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

* LOCATION...Pine county east through Price county.

* WINDS...West 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 30 mph and/or gusts
to 45 mph or greater are expected. Secure loose outdoor items
such as patio furniture and trash cans. Winds this strong can
make driving difficult...especially for high profile vehicles.
Use extra caution.

&&

$$

MNZ018>021-025-026-033>037-081800-
/O.EXT.KDLH.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-170308T1800Z/
North Itasca-Central St. Louis-Southern Lake/North Shore-
Southern Cook/North Shore-North Cass-South Itasca-South Cass-
Crow Wing-Northern Aitkin-South Aitkin-Carlton/South St. Louis-
Including the cities of Bigfork, Hibbing, Two Harbors, 
Silver Bay, Grand Marais, Walker, Grand Rapids, Pine River, 
Brainerd, Hill City, Aitkin, and Duluth
301 AM CST Wed Mar 8 2017

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

* LOCATION...Much of east central and northeast Minnesota.

* WINDS...West 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 30 mph and/or gusts
to 45 mph or greater are expected. Secure loose outdoor items
such as patio furniture and trash cans. Winds this strong can
make driving difficult...especially for high profile vehicles.
Use extra caution.

&&

$$

WIZ001>004-081800-
/O.EXT.KDLH.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-170308T1800Z/
Douglas-Bayfield-Ashland-Iron-
Including the cities of Superior, Washburn, Bayfield, Ashland, 
and Hurley
301 AM CST Wed Mar 8 2017

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

* LOCATION...Douglas county east to Iron county.

* WINDS...West 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 30 mph and/or gusts
to 45 mph or greater are expected. Secure loose outdoor items
such as patio furniture and trash cans. Winds this strong can
make driving difficult...especially for high profile vehicles.
Use extra caution.

&&

$$
222 
WWUS73 KDLH 081708
NPWDLH

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Duluth MN
1108 AM CST Wed Mar 8 2017

...STRONG WINDS CONTINUE ACROSS MUCH OF THE NORTHLAND THROUGH THE
AFTERNOON...

.A strong low pressure system in Ontario will aid in creating 
favorable conditions for very strong winds today. West to 
southwest winds will continue from 25 mph to around 35 mph, with 
gusts around 45 mph. There may be a few gusts to 50 mph as well. 
The frequency of the stronger wind gusts will be lower than what 
occurred yesterday.

MNZ018>021-025-026-033>037-082200-
/O.EXT.KDLH.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-170308T2200Z/
North Itasca-Central St. Louis-Southern Lake/North Shore-
Southern Cook/North Shore-North Cass-South Itasca-South Cass-
Crow Wing-Northern Aitkin-South Aitkin-Carlton/South St. Louis-
Including the cities of Bigfork, Hibbing, Two Harbors, 
Silver Bay, Grand Marais, Walker, Grand Rapids, Pine River, 
Brainerd, Hill City, Aitkin, and Duluth
1108 AM CST Wed Mar 8 2017

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

* LOCATION...Much of east central and northeast Minnesota.

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

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 30 mph and/or gusts
to 45 mph or greater are expected. Secure loose outdoor items
such as patio furniture and trash cans. Winds this strong can
make driving difficult...especially for high profile vehicles.
Use extra caution.

&&

$$

MNZ038-WIZ001>004-006>009-082200-
/O.EXT.KDLH.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-170308T2200Z/
Pine-Douglas-Bayfield-Ashland-Iron-Burnett-Washburn-Sawyer-Price-
Including the cities of Pine City, Hinckley, Superior, Washburn, 
Bayfield, Ashland, Hurley, Grantsburg, Spooner, Hayward, 
and Phillips
1108 AM CST Wed Mar 8 2017

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

* LOCATION...Pine county east through Price county.

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

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 30 mph and/or gusts
to 45 mph or greater are expected. Secure loose outdoor items
such as patio furniture and trash cans. Winds this strong can
make driving difficult...especially for high profile vehicles.
Use extra caution.

&&

$$

dap
403 
WWUS73 KDLH 082146
NPWDLH

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Duluth MN
346 PM CST Wed Mar 8 2017

MNZ018>021-025-026-033>038-WIZ001>004-006>009-082300-
/O.CAN.KDLH.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-170308T2200Z/
North Itasca-Central St. Louis-Southern Lake/North Shore-
Southern Cook/North Shore-North Cass-South Itasca-South Cass-
Crow Wing-Northern Aitkin-South Aitkin-Carlton/South St. Louis-
Pine-Douglas-Bayfield-Ashland-Iron-Burnett-Washburn-Sawyer-Price-
Including the cities of Bigfork, Hibbing, Two Harbors, 
Silver Bay, Grand Marais, Walker, Grand Rapids, Pine River, 
Brainerd, Hill City, Aitkin, Duluth, Pine City, Hinckley, 
Superior, Washburn, Bayfield, Ashland, Hurley, Grantsburg, 
Spooner, Hayward, and Phillips
346 PM CST Wed Mar 8 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Duluth has cancelled the Wind
Advisory.

Strong west to northwest winds will continue to decrease as the 
afternoon and evening wears on. As a result, the wind advisory is 
no longer in effect.

$$

dap

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this wind advisory went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Duluth, MN wrote its last area forecast discussion before this wind advisory went out at Mar 5, 11:25 PM CST, 5 hours earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Mar 5, 11:25 PM CST, 5 hours before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Duluth MN
1125 PM CST Sun Mar 5 2017

.UPDATE...
Issued at 822 PM CST Sun Mar 5 2017

Some fog has formed at the head of Lake Superior and have added a
mention. Made an adjustment to the pops Monday morning to reflect
latest short term hires models which hold off on greater coverage
of rain until at least mid morning. Rest of the forecast on
track.

UPDATE Issued at 639 PM CST Sun Mar 5 2017

Plenty of cloud cover over the forecast area this evening. Low
level moisture has been on the increase through the day as surface
dewpoints have reached the lower 40s around the Brainerd Lakes,
30s elsewhere. Weak area of upper level ridging over the region
and a lack of forcing has kept drizzle from forming. Not expecting
any drizzle or showers developing until after midnight when better
forcing arrives. Have adjust accordingly and made some other
minor adjustments.

&&

.SHORT TERM...(This evening through Monday)
Issued at 341 PM CST Sun Mar 5 2017

An active pattern will set up over the Northland tonight, and
especially Monday. For tonight, a moist boundary layer is expected
to develop later this evening, with an unseasonably warm air mass
situated overhead. Model soundings are indicating a shallow, but
slowly deepening, moist layer near the sfc, so drizzle is possible,
but shouldn't develop into freezing drizzle due to temperatures
expected to stay above freezing overnight. Due to the moist air in
place, some areas of fog are possible tonight, especially over
northwest Wisconsin and adjoining areas of Minnesota and along the
North Shore. Some uncertainty does exist with the fog due to the
potential of gusty winds overnight, enhancing boundary layer mixing.
However, dew point depressions look favorable for some fog
development. No dense fog is expected, but could drop as low as one-
half of a mile in some spots.

A mid- to upper-level system is expected to advance over the
Northland after dawn Monday morning. Moisture transport should be
enhanced, thanks to an influx of Gulf moisture due to southerly flow
as indicated by sfc streamlines and strong southerly 850 mb level
winds of 50+ kts. One thing to be aware of is the marginal potential
for severe weather over portions of the Northland Monday. The Storm
Prediction Center has a Marginal Risk south of a line from Pine
Center to Duluth to Winter. While instability looks to be a limiting
factor, with MUCAPE values generally up to a few hundred J/kg,
synoptic guidance has 0-6 km bulk shear values generally between 40
and 50 knots across the area, with some higher values possible
across the Marginal Risk area. Damaging winds appear to be the most
likely hazard, with perhaps some isolated large hail, if any severe
thunderstorms do develop.

POPs will steadily increase through the morning hours, and reach
their highest values Monday afternoon and evening. Rainfall amounts
with this system have steadily increased for the past few days, with
current forecast values through Tuesday morning ranging from one-
tenth in our southwestern counties, up to one-half inch across our
eastern forecast area, and the highest amounts likely along the
North Shore. Temperatures Monday will still be well above seasonal
normals, with highs Monday expected to be in the 50s for most places.

.LONG TERM...(Monday night through Sunday)
Issued at 341 PM CST Sun Mar 5 2017

By Monday evening, the surface low will be in far southern
Manitoba and almost straddling the International Border while the
cold front will be entering western Minnesota. This front will
provide the necessary lift to produce thunderstorms as it moves
east across the Gopher state and into Wisconsin about midnight.
With very strong frontal forcing and extreme warm air advection,
expect numerous showers. Thunderstorms will be possible too with
some pretty good instability for early March with this robust
system. MUCAPEs forecast to be in the 500 to 600 j/kg range.
Intense winds with this low will create strong wind shear with the
Bulk Richardson shear 60 to 70 kts, but with little turning, the
chances of rotating storms are low. Winds will be very strong
behind the front with low level winds up to 45 kts easily
transported to the surface. Will need to monitor for possible wind
advisory.

The cold front will be east of the Northland by midnight Tuesday.
Cold air filtering into the region behind the low will change any
precipitation to snow from west to east. By 12Z Tuesday, 8h temps
will range from -9C to -14C and the cold air will continue to
seep into the region through Wednesday when the coldest air of
-17C to -23C for the period will be over the forecast area. But
after that cold shot, we are looking at a more mild Pacific flow
pattern with embedded shortwaves that may produce a few showers.

&&

.AVIATION...(For the 06Z TAFS through 06Z Monday night)
Issued at 1125 PM CST Sun Mar 5 2017

The frontal boundary that was near BRD earlier this evening, has
dropped southward and is now near the Twin Cities. Plenty of low
level moisture continues to stream over all terminals except INL.
Will see a mix of MVFR/VFR cigs through much of the forecast until
the cold front reaches the BRD/INL area after 00Z. Models are
having a difficult time resolving the onset of showers and
thunderstorms. Went with the short term hires models for
placement in TAFs. VFR is expected in the vicinity of the storms.
Gusty winds are forecast by mid morning at all terminals and will
last through the forecast.

&&

.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
DLH  36  51  27  36 /  10  80  70  20
INL  36  52  21  28 /   0  80  70  50
BRD  44  58  27  38 /   0  50  50  20
HYR  42  55  30  42 /  20  80  80  20
ASX  40  57  31  43 /   0  80  70  20

&&

.DLH WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
WI...None.
MN...None.
LS...None.
&&

UPDATE...GSF
SHORT TERM...JTS
LONG TERM...CLC
AVIATION...GSF
Hazardous weather outlook, Mar 5, 4:16 PM CST, 12 hours 9 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Duluth MN
416 PM CST Sun Mar 5 2017

MNZ010>012-018>021-025-026-033>038-WIZ001>004-006>009-060715-
Koochiching-North St. Louis-Northern Cook/Northern Lake-
North Itasca-Central St. Louis-Southern Lake/North Shore-
Southern Cook/North Shore-North Cass-South Itasca-South Cass-
Crow Wing-Northern Aitkin-South Aitkin-Carlton/South St. Louis-
Pine-Douglas-Bayfield-Ashland-Iron-Burnett-Washburn-Sawyer-Price-
416 PM CST Sun Mar 5 2017

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of northeast
Minnesota and northwest Wisconsin.

.DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday

There is a chance for thunderstorms Monday across much of the
Northland, with the best chance Monday afternoon across east-
central Minnesota into northwest Wisconsin Monday evening. There
is a Marginal Risk of severe weather over portions of northeast
Minnesota and northwest Wisconsin south of a Pine Center, MN to
Duluth, MN to Winter, WI line.

Rain is expected to change to snow across north-central and
northeast Minnesota Monday night into Tuesday morning, and areas
north of the Highway 2 corridor will see up to a couple of inches
of new snow during this time period.

West to northwest winds will be gusty Tuesday and Wednesday
across north-central Minnesota and northwest Wisconsin, with gusts
up to 35 mph Tuesday, and up to 30 mph Wednesday.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Skywarn Spotters may be needed Monday afternoon and evening.

JTS

More information may be obtained at the following web address:
http://www.weather.gov/duluth (all lower case)

The office that day

Everything else NWS Duluth, MN issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 6, 4:11 PM CSTSpecial Weather StatementDLHCrow Wing19 min
Mar 6, 4:28 PM CSTSpecial Weather StatementDLHCrow Wing17 min
Mar 6, 4:45 PM CSTSpecial Weather StatementDLHCrow Wing15 min

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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.