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High Wind Warning 3, NWS Detroit, MI

April 6, 2017Huron County, Saint Clair County, Sanilac County, Michigan

NWS Detroit, MI issued this high wind warning at Apr 6, 2017, 9:33 AM EDT for Huron County, Saint Clair County, Sanilac County, Michigan. It was in force for 18 hr. 7 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named, with what was reported inside it.

The facts

Issued
Apr 6, 2017, 9:33 AM EDT (13:33 UTC)
Expired
Apr 7, 2017, 3:24 AM EDT
In force
18 hr
Issued by
NWS Detroit, MI

Counties Huron County, MI, Saint Clair County, MI, Sanilac County, MI

The radar

The Detroit radar (KDTX), 101 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 13:37 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.

What was reported inside it

TimeReportWhereRemark
Apr 6, 12:26 PM EDTTSTM WND DMGSsw Harbor Beach, MIREPORT OF TWO FOOT WIDE TREE DOWN. PRODUCED STRUCTURAL DAMAGE TO NEARBY HOUSE.
Apr 6, 3:00 PM EDTHEAVY RAIN 15 Se Caseville, MI24 HR RAINFALL TOTAL. RAIN HAD CHANGED OVER TO A WET HEAVY SNOW. NO ACCUMULATION...MELTING AS IT FALLS. STEADY WIND ESTIMATED AT 30MPH. REPORT CHANDLER TWP
Apr 6, 3:15 PM EDTNON-TSTM WND DMG3 Nnw Lakeport, MILARGE TREE DOWN ACROSS JEDDO RD BETWEEN LAKESHORE AND STATE STREETS. FIRE DEPT. IS THERE REMOVING THE TREE.
Apr 6, 5:42 PM EDTTSTM WND DMGPort Huron, MILARGE TREE ACROSS THE ROAD NEAR TENTH AVE AND MYRTLE ST. TREE TOOK DOWN WIRES AND LIGHT POLE.
Apr 6, 6:00 PM EDTNON-TSTM WND DMGPort Huron, MIPOWER OUTAGE LAKESHORE AND HOLLAND AVE -TRAFFIC LIGHT OUT. VIA FACEBOOK.
Apr 6, 6:10 PM EDTNON-TSTM WND GST 561 Sse Port Sanilac, MIPORT SANILAC BOUY MEASURED A WIND GUSTS TO 49KT OR 56 MPH.
Apr 7, 12:00 AM EDTHEAVY RAIN 1.02Port Huron, MI24 HOUR TOTAL

Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.

The nearest sounding before it

Detroit, MI (KDTX), launched 12:00Z, 1.6 hours before the alert went out and 98 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, Detroit, MI at 12:00Z on 2017-04-06Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 2 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, Detroit, MI at 12:00Z on 2017-04-06The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 254 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
2 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
474 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
31 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
254 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
325 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

444 
WWUS73 KDTX 061333
NPWDTX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac MI
933 AM EDT Thu Apr 6 2017

MIZ049-055-063-070000-
/O.NEW.KDTX.HW.W.0003.170406T1333Z-170407T1000Z/
Huron-Sanilac-St. Clair-
Including the cities of Bad Axe, Sandusky, and Port Huron
933 AM EDT Thu Apr 6 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT FRIDAY...

The National Weather Service in Detroit/Pontiac has issued a High
Wind Warning, which is in effect until 6 AM EDT Friday. 

HAZARDOUS WEATHER...

 * Very Strong Northerly winds gusting up to 60 mph along the Lake
   Huron Shoreline

 * Wind gusts around 50 mph inland.

IMPACTS...

 * The very strong wind gusts will make travel hazardous...especially
   for high profile vehicles on east and west roadways.

 * Minor Tree damage is likely.

 * Power outages are likely.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts
of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage.

 * Prepare, plan and stay informed. Visit 
   http://go.usa.gov/c7kkP 

&&

$$

MIZ047-048-053-054-060>062-070000-
/O.EXB.KDTX.WI.Y.0004.170406T1333Z-170407T1000Z/
Midland-Bay-Saginaw-Tuscola-Shiawassee-Genesee-Lapeer-
Including the cities of Midland, Bay City, Saginaw, Caro, Owosso,
Flint, and Lapeer
933 AM EDT Thu Apr 6 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT FRIDAY...

The National Weather Service in Detroit/Pontiac has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect until 6 AM EDT Friday. 

HAZARDOUS WEATHER...

 * Strong northerly winds with gusts 40 to 50 mph.

IMPACTS...

 * The strong wind gusts will make travel hazardous...especially 
   for high profile vehicles on east and west roadways. 

 * Isolated power outages may be possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that wind gusts over 45 mph are expected.
Use extra caution when traveling or engaged in outdoor activity.

 * Prepare, plan and stay informed. Visit 
   http://go.usa.gov/c7kkP 

&&

$$

MIZ068>070-075-076-082-083-070000-
/O.EXT.KDTX.WI.Y.0004.170406T1333Z-170407T1000Z/
Livingston-Oakland-Macomb-Washtenaw-Wayne-Lenawee-Monroe-
Including the cities of Howell, Pontiac, Warren, Ann Arbor, 
Detroit, Adrian, and Monroe
933 AM EDT Thu Apr 6 2017

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT FRIDAY...

The Wind Advisory is now in effect until 6 AM EDT Friday. 

HAZARDOUS WEATHER...

* Strong northerly winds with gusts 40 to 50 mph.

IMPACTS...

 * The strong wind gusts will make travel hazardous...especially 
   for high profile vehicles on east and west roadways. 

 * Isolated power outages may be possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that wind gusts over 45 mph are expected.
Use extra caution when traveling or engaged in outdoor activity.

 * Prepare, plan and stay informed. Visit 
   http://go.usa.gov/c7kkP 

&&

$$

MANN
3 follow-up statements
408 
WWUS73 KDTX 061912
NPWDTX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac MI
312 PM EDT Thu Apr 6 2017

MIZ049-055-063-070315-
/O.CON.KDTX.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-170407T1000Z/
Huron-Sanilac-St. Clair-
Including the cities of Bad Axe, Sandusky, and Port Huron
312 PM EDT Thu Apr 6 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT FRIDAY...

HAZARDOUS WEATHER...

 * Very Strong Northerly winds gusting up to 60 mph along the 
   Lake Huron Shoreline 

 * Wind gusts around 50 mph inland.

IMPACTS...

 * The very strong wind gusts will make travel hazardous... 
   especially for high profile vehicles on east and west 
   roadways. 

 * Minor Tree damage is likely.

 * Power outages are likely.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts
of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage.

 * Prepare, plan and stay informed. Visit 
   http://go.usa.gov/c7kkP 

&&

$$

MIZ047-048-053-054-060>062-068>070-075-076-082-083-070315-
/O.CON.KDTX.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-170407T1000Z/
Midland-Bay-Saginaw-Tuscola-Shiawassee-Genesee-Lapeer-Livingston-
Oakland-Macomb-Washtenaw-Wayne-Lenawee-Monroe-
Including the cities of Midland, Bay City, Saginaw, Caro, Owosso,
Flint, Lapeer, Howell, Pontiac, Warren, Ann Arbor, Detroit, 
Adrian, and Monroe
312 PM EDT Thu Apr 6 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT FRIDAY...

HAZARDOUS WEATHER...

 * Strong northerly winds with gusts 40 to 50 mph.

IMPACTS...

 * The strong wind gusts will make travel hazardous...especially 
   for high profile vehicles on east and west roadways. 

 * Isolated power outages may be possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that wind gusts over 45 mph are expected.
Use extra caution when traveling or engaged in outdoor activity.

 * Prepare, plan and stay informed. Visit 
   http://go.usa.gov/c7kkP 

&&

$$

SC
109 
WWUS73 KDTX 070130
NPWDTX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac MI
930 PM EDT Thu Apr 6 2017

MIZ049-055-063-070815-
/O.CON.KDTX.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-170407T1000Z/
Huron-Sanilac-St. Clair-
Including the cities of Bad Axe, Sandusky, and Port Huron
930 PM EDT Thu Apr 6 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT FRIDAY...

HAZARDOUS WEATHER...

 * Strong northerly winds gusting up to 60 mph along the Lake 
   Huron Shoreline tonight. 

 * Wind gusts 40 to 50 mph inland tonight.

IMPACTS...

 * The very strong wind gusts will make travel hazardous... 
   especially for high profile vehicles on east and west 
   roadways. 

 * Minor Tree damage is likely.

 * Power outages are likely.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts
of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage.

 * Prepare, plan and stay informed. Visit 
   http://go.usa.gov/c7kkP 

&&

$$

MIZ047-048-053-054-060>062-068>070-075-076-082-083-070815-
/O.CON.KDTX.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-170407T1000Z/
Midland-Bay-Saginaw-Tuscola-Shiawassee-Genesee-Lapeer-Livingston-
Oakland-Macomb-Washtenaw-Wayne-Lenawee-Monroe-
Including the cities of Midland, Bay City, Saginaw, Caro, Owosso,
Flint, Lapeer, Howell, Pontiac, Warren, Ann Arbor, Detroit, 
Adrian, and Monroe
930 PM EDT Thu Apr 6 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT FRIDAY...

HAZARDOUS WEATHER...

 * Strong northerly winds with gusts 40 to 45 mph tonight.

IMPACTS...

 * The strong wind gusts will make travel hazardous...especially 
   for high profile vehicles on east and west roadways. 

 * Isolated power outages may be possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that wind gusts over 45 mph are expected.
Use extra caution when traveling or engaged in outdoor activity.

 * Prepare, plan and stay informed. Visit 
   http://go.usa.gov/c7kkP 

&&

$$

MR
469 
WWUS73 KDTX 070724
NPWDTX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac MI
324 AM EDT Fri Apr 7 2017

MIZ049-055-063-071600-
/O.CAN.KDTX.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-170407T1000Z/
/O.NEW.KDTX.WI.Y.0005.170407T0724Z-170407T1600Z/
Huron-Sanilac-St. Clair-
Including the cities of Bad Axe, Sandusky, and Port Huron
324 AM EDT Fri Apr 7 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT TODAY...
...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Detroit/Pontiac has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect until noon EDT today. The High Wind
Warning has been cancelled. 


HAZARDOUS WEATHER...

 * Strong northerly winds gusting up to 45 mph along the Lake
   Huron Shoreline this morning.

 * Winds will slowly diminish during the afternoon.

IMPACTS...

 * The strong wind gusts will make travel hazardous, especially 
   for high profile vehicles.

 * Minor tree damage is likely.

 * Power outages will be possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

 * Prepare, plan and stay informed. Visit 
   http://go.usa.gov/c7kkP 

&&

$$

MIZ047-048-053-054-060>062-068>070-075-076-082-083-070830-
/O.CAN.KDTX.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-170407T1000Z/
Midland-Bay-Saginaw-Tuscola-Shiawassee-Genesee-Lapeer-Livingston-
Oakland-Macomb-Washtenaw-Wayne-Lenawee-Monroe-
Including the cities of Midland, Bay City, Saginaw, Caro, Owosso,
Flint, Lapeer, Howell, Pontiac, Warren, Ann Arbor, Detroit, 
Adrian, and Monroe
324 AM EDT Fri Apr 7 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Detroit/Pontiac has cancelled the
Wind Advisory. 

HAZARDOUS WEATHER...

 * Wind gusts have dropped to 30 mph or less early this morning.

IMPACTS...

 * Wind gusts topped out in the 40 to 45 mph range on Thursday
   with stronger winds immediately downwind of Saginaw Bay.

 * The high winds caused some power outages and downed trees.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

 * Prepare, plan and stay informed. Visit 
   http://go.usa.gov/c7kkP 

&&

$$

DG

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Apr 6, 4:03 AM EDTStorm WarningDTX24 hr
Apr 6, 4:28 AM EDTWinter Storm WarningDTXGenesee, Huron, Lapeer, Livingston, Macomb, Midland and 8 more252 days
Apr 6, 4:28 AM EDTWinter Weather AdvisoryDTXBay, Genesee, Lapeer, Midland, Saginaw, Shiawassee5 hr
Apr 6, 4:47 AM EDTWind AdvisoryDTXBay, Genesee, Lapeer, Lenawee, Livingston, Macomb and 8 more23 hr
Apr 6, 5:13 AM EDTRiver Flood WarningDTXSaginaw, Shiawassee5 days
Apr 6, 9:33 AM EDTWinter Weather AdvisoryDTXHuron, Sanilac, Tuscola12 hr
Apr 6, 10:41 AM EDTRiver Flood WarningDTXGenesee25 hr
Apr 6, 10:41 AM EDTRiver Flood WarningDTXGenesee42 hr
Apr 6, 10:41 AM EDTRiver Flood WarningDTXSaginaw65 hr
Apr 6, 11:17 AM EDTLakeshore Flood WarningDTXBay, Tuscola8 hr

Nearby

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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; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.