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Wind Advisory 10, NWS Sioux Falls, SD

December 3, 20174 states

NWS Sioux Falls, SD issued this wind advisory at Dec 3, 2017, 3:59 PM CST for 4 states. It took effect at Dec 4, 2017, 12:00 PM CST. It was in force for 12 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Dec 3, 2017, 3:59 PM CST (21:59 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 4, 2017, 12:00 PM CST
Expired
Dec 5, 2017, 12:00 AM CST
In force
12 hr
Issued by
NWS Sioux Falls, SD
All 24 counties

Buena Vista County, IA, Cherokee County, IA, Clay County, IA, Dickinson County, IA, Ida County, IA, Lyon County, IA, O'Brien County, IA, Osceola County, IA, Plymouth County, IA, Sioux County, IA, Woodbury County, IA, Cottonwood County, MN, Jackson County, MN, Murray County, MN, Nobles County, MN, Rock County, MN, Dakota County, NE, Dixon County, NE, Bon Homme County, SD, Clay County, SD, Lincoln County, SD, Turner County, SD, Union County, SD, Yankton County, SD

The radar

The Sioux Falls radar (KFSD), 73 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 21:58 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

Omaha, NE (KOAX), launched 12:00Z, 10.0 hours before the alert went out and 200 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, Omaha, NE 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, Omaha, NE at 12:00Z on 2017-12-03The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 102 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
1989 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
52 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
102 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
148 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

755 
WWUS73 KFSD 032159
NPWFSD

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
359 PM CST Sun Dec 3 2017

IAZ001>003-012>014-020>022-031-032-MNZ080-081-089-090-098-NEZ013-
014-SDZ066>071-040600-
/O.NEW.KFSD.WI.Y.0010.171204T1800Z-171205T0600Z/
Lyon IA-Osceola-Dickinson-Sioux-O'Brien-Clay IA-Plymouth-Cherokee-
Buena Vista-Woodbury-Ida-Murray-Cottonwood-Nobles-Jackson-Rock-
Dixon-Dakota-Turner-Lincoln SD-Bon Homme-Yankton-Clay SD-Union-
359 PM CST Sun Dec 3 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON MONDAY TO MIDNIGHT CST
MONDAY NIGHT...

The National Weather Service in Sioux Falls has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect from noon Monday to midnight CST
Monday night. 

* TIMING...Strong northwest winds will develop during the day and
  remain strong through Monday night. 

* WINDS...Northwest winds of 25 to 35 mph with gust to 50 mph can
  be expected late Monday afternoon into Monday evening.

* IMPACTS...A brief period of snow may also accompany the strong
  northwest winds. If the snow falls, visibility and travel
  conditions will quickly be reduced. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory is issued when sustained winds are forecast to be
31 to 39 mph or gusts will range between 46 and 57 mph.  Winds of
these magnitudes may cause minor property damage without extra
precautions. Motorists in high profile vehicles should use
caution until the winds subside.

&&

$$
5 follow-up statements
009 
WWUS73 KFSD 040307
NPWFSD

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
907 PM CST Sun Dec 3 2017

IAZ001>003-012>014-020>022-031-032-MNZ080-081-089-090-098-NEZ013-
014-SDZ066>071-041115-
/O.CON.KFSD.WI.Y.0010.171204T1800Z-171205T0600Z/
Lyon IA-Osceola-Dickinson-Sioux-O'Brien-Clay IA-Plymouth-Cherokee-
Buena Vista-Woodbury-Ida-Murray-Cottonwood-Nobles-Jackson-Rock-
Dixon-Dakota-Turner-Lincoln SD-Bon Homme-Yankton-Clay SD-Union-
907 PM CST Sun Dec 3 2017

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

* TIMING...Strong northwest winds will develop during the day 
  and remain strong through Monday night. 

* WINDS...Northwest winds of 25 to 35 mph with gust to 50 mph 
  can be expected late Monday afternoon into Monday evening. 

* IMPACTS...A brief period of snow may also accompany the strong 
  northwest winds. If the snow falls, visibility and travel 
  conditions will quickly be reduced. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory is issued when sustained winds are forecast to be
31 to 39 mph or gusts will range between 46 and 57 mph.  Winds of
these magnitudes may cause minor property damage without extra
precautions. Motorists in high profile vehicles should use
caution until the winds subside.

&&

$$
406 
WWUS73 KFSD 041010
NPWFSD

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
410 AM CST Mon Dec 4 2017

IAZ001>003-012>014-020>022-031-032-MNZ080-081-089-090-098-NEZ013-
014-SDZ066>071-041815-
/O.CON.KFSD.WI.Y.0010.171204T1800Z-171205T0600Z/
Lyon IA-Osceola-Dickinson-Sioux-O'Brien-Clay IA-Plymouth-Cherokee-
Buena Vista-Woodbury-Ida-Murray-Cottonwood-Nobles-Jackson-Rock-
Dixon-Dakota-Turner-Lincoln SD-Bon Homme-Yankton-Clay SD-Union-
410 AM CST Mon Dec 4 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO MIDNIGHT
CST TONIGHT...

* TIMING...Strong northwest winds will develop during the day 
  and remain strong through Monday night. 

* WINDS...Northwest winds of 25 to 35 mph with gust to 50 mph 
  can be expected late Monday afternoon into Monday evening. 

* IMPACTS...A period of snow may also accompany the strong
  northwest winds. Where snow falls, visibility and travel 
  conditions will quickly be reduced. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory is issued when sustained winds are forecast to be
31 to 39 mph or gusts will range between 46 and 57 mph.  Winds of
these magnitudes may cause minor property damage without extra
precautions. Motorists in high profile vehicles should use
caution until the winds subside.

&&

$$
966 
WWUS73 KFSD 041710
NPWFSD

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
1110 AM CST Mon Dec 4 2017


IAZ001>003-012>014-020>022-031-032-MNZ080-081-089-090-098-NEZ013-
014-SDZ066>071-050115-
/O.CON.KFSD.WI.Y.0010.171204T1800Z-171205T0600Z/
Lyon IA-Osceola-Dickinson-Sioux-O'Brien-Clay IA-Plymouth-Cherokee-
Buena Vista-Woodbury-Ida-Murray-Cottonwood-Nobles-Jackson-Rock-
Dixon-Dakota-Turner-Lincoln SD-Bon Homme-Yankton-Clay SD-Union-
1110 AM CST Mon Dec 4 2017

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

* TIMING...Strong northwest winds will develop during the day 
  and remain strong through Monday night. 

* WINDS...Northwest winds of 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 50 mph 
  can be expected late Monday afternoon into Monday evening. 

* IMPACTS...A period of snow may also accompany the strong 
  northwest winds. Where snow falls, visibility and travel 
  conditions will quickly be reduced. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory is issued when sustained winds are forecast to be
31 to 39 mph or gusts will range between 46 and 57 mph.  Winds of
these magnitudes may cause minor property damage without extra
precautions. Motorists in high profile vehicles should use
caution until the winds subside.

&&

$$
144 
WWUS73 KFSD 042126
NPWFSD

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
326 PM CST Mon Dec 4 2017


IAZ001-MNZ080-081-089-098-SDZ066>070-042230-
/O.CAN.KFSD.WI.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-171205T0600Z/
Lyon IA-Murray-Cottonwood-Nobles-Rock-Turner-Lincoln SD-Bon Homme-
Yankton-Clay SD-
326 PM CST Mon Dec 4 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Sioux Falls has cancelled the
Wind Advisory. 

Winds have dropped below advisory levels.

$$

IAZ002-003-012>014-020>022-031-032-MNZ090-NEZ013-014-SDZ071-
050530-
/O.CON.KFSD.WI.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-171205T0600Z/
Osceola-Dickinson-Sioux-O'Brien-Clay IA-Plymouth-Cherokee-
Buena Vista-Woodbury-Ida-Jackson-Dixon-Dakota-Union-
326 PM CST Mon Dec 4 2017

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

* TIMING...Strong northwest winds will persist through tonight.
  
* WINDS...Northwest winds of 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 50 mph. 

* IMPACTS...A period of snow may also accompany the strong 
  northwest winds. Where snow falls, visibility and travel 
  conditions will quickly be reduced. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory is issued when sustained winds are forecast to be
31 to 39 mph or gusts will range between 46 and 57 mph.  Winds of
these magnitudes may cause minor property damage without extra
precautions. Motorists in high profile vehicles should use
caution until the winds subside.

&&

$$
672 
WWUS73 KFSD 050559
NPWFSD

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
1159 PM CST Mon Dec 4 2017

IAZ002-003-012>014-020>022-031-032-MNZ090-NEZ013-014-SDZ071-
050700-
/O.EXP.KFSD.WI.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-171205T0600Z/
Osceola-Dickinson-Sioux-O'Brien-Clay IA-Plymouth-Cherokee-
Buena Vista-Woodbury-Ida-Jackson-Dixon-Dakota-Union-
1159 PM CST Mon Dec 4 2017

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT...

Winds will remain gusty at times overnight and into Tuesday but
will fall below advisory criteria. Gusts to 30-35 mph are still
possible overnight. 

$$

The office that day

Everything else NWS Sioux Falls, SD issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Dec 3, 3:46 PM CSTWinter Weather AdvisoryFSDDickinson, Lyon, Osceola32 hr
Dec 3, 4:14 AM CSTWinter Storm WatchFSDAurora, Beadle, Brookings, Davison, Hanson, Jerauld and 5 more12 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; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.