Alert archive / Michigan / Wind Advisories in 2017
Wind Advisory 4, NWS Detroit, MI
NWS Detroit, MI issued this wind advisory at Apr 6, 2017, 4:47 AM EDT for 14 counties in Michigan. It took effect at Apr 6, 2017, 9:33 AM EDT. It was in force for 18 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Apr 6, 2017, 4:47 AM EDT (08:47 UTC)
- In effect from
- Apr 6, 2017, 9:33 AM EDT
- Expired
- Apr 7, 2017, 3:24 AM EDT
- In force
- 18 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Detroit, MI
Counties Bay County, MI, Genesee County, MI, Lapeer County, MI, Lenawee County, MI, Livingston County, MI, Macomb County, MI, Midland County, MI, Monroe County, MI, Oakland County, MI, Saginaw County, MI, Shiawassee County, MI, Tuscola County, MI, Washtenaw County, MI, Wayne County, MI
The radar
The Detroit radar (KDTX), 23 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 08:49 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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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
Detroit, MI (KDTX), launched 00:00Z, 8.8 hours before the alert went out and 25 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
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 691 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 60 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 367 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 487 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
347 WWUS73 KDTX 060847 NPWDTX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac MI 447 AM EDT Thu Apr 6 2017 MIZ048-049-053>055-063-061000- /O.CAN.KDTX.HW.A.0003.000000T0000Z-170407T0800Z/ Bay-Huron-Saginaw-Tuscola-Sanilac-St. Clair- Including the cities of Bay City, Bad Axe, Saginaw, Caro, Sandusky, and Port Huron 447 AM EDT Thu Apr 6 2017 ...HIGH WIND WATCH IS CANCELLED... The National Weather Service in Detroit/Pontiac has cancelled the High Wind Watch. It is replaced by the winter storm warning in the Thumb region and the winter weather advisory for the Saginaw valley. && $$ MIZ068>070-075-076-082-083-062045- /O.NEW.KDTX.WI.Y.0004.170406T1600Z-170407T0400Z/ Livingston-Oakland-Macomb-Washtenaw-Wayne-Lenawee-Monroe- Including the cities of Howell, Pontiac, Warren, Ann Arbor, Detroit, Adrian, and Monroe 447 AM EDT Thu Apr 6 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT... The National Weather Service in Detroit/Pontiac has issued a Wind Advisory, which is in effect from noon today to midnight EDT tonight. HAZARDOUS WEATHER... * Northeast to north wind will gradually increase during the morning with strong gusts developing this afternoon through this evening. * Wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph are expected during the afternoon and evening. IMPACTS... * The strong wind gusts will make travel hazardous...especially for high profile vehicles on east and west roadways. * isolated power outages may be possible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means that wind gusts over 45 mph are expected. Use extra caution when traveling or engaged in outdoor activity. * Prepare, plan and stay informed. Visit http://go.usa.gov/c7kkP && $$ BT
4 follow-up statements
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 && $$ MANN
408 WWUS73 KDTX 061912 NPWDTX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac MI 312 PM EDT Thu Apr 6 2017 MIZ049-055-063-070315- /O.CON.KDTX.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-170407T1000Z/ Huron-Sanilac-St. Clair- Including the cities of Bad Axe, Sandusky, and Port Huron 312 PM EDT Thu Apr 6 2017 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT FRIDAY... HAZARDOUS WEATHER... * Very Strong Northerly winds gusting up to 60 mph along the Lake Huron Shoreline * Wind gusts around 50 mph inland. IMPACTS... * The very strong wind gusts will make travel hazardous... especially for high profile vehicles on east and west roadways. * Minor Tree damage is likely. * Power outages are likely. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage. * Prepare, plan and stay informed. Visit http://go.usa.gov/c7kkP && $$ 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.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 6, 4:03 AM EDT | Storm Warning | DTX | 24 hr | |
| Apr 6, 4:28 AM EDT | Winter Storm Warning | DTX | Genesee, Huron, Lapeer, Livingston, Macomb, Midland and 8 more | 252 days |
| Apr 6, 4:28 AM EDT | Winter Weather Advisory | DTX | Bay, Genesee, Lapeer, Midland, Saginaw, Shiawassee | 5 hr |
| Apr 6, 5:13 AM EDT | River Flood Warning | DTX | Saginaw, Shiawassee | 5 days |
| Apr 6, 9:33 AM EDT | High Wind Warning | DTX | Huron, Saint Clair, Sanilac | 18 hr |
| Apr 6, 9:33 AM EDT | Winter Weather Advisory | DTX | Huron, Sanilac, Tuscola | 12 hr |
| Apr 6, 10:41 AM EDT | River Flood Warning | DTX | Genesee | 25 hr |
| Apr 6, 10:41 AM EDT | River Flood Warning | DTX | Genesee | 42 hr |
| Apr 6, 10:41 AM EDT | River Flood Warning | DTX | Saginaw | 65 hr |
| Apr 6, 11:17 AM EDT | Lakeshore Flood Warning | DTX | Bay, Tuscola | 8 hr |
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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.