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Wind Advisory 11, NWS Sioux Falls, SD

December 11, 20174 states

NWS Sioux Falls, SD issued this wind advisory at Dec 11, 2017, 2:59 AM CST for 4 states. It took effect at Dec 11, 2017, 8:39 AM CST. It was in force for 9 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Dec 11, 2017, 2:59 AM CST (08:59 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 11, 2017, 8:39 AM CST
Expired
Dec 11, 2017, 6:00 PM CST
In force
9 hr
Issued by
NWS Sioux Falls, SD
All 45 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, Lincoln County, MN, Lyon County, MN, Murray County, MN, Nobles County, MN, Pipestone County, MN, Rock County, MN, Dakota County, NE, Dixon County, NE, Aurora County, SD, Beadle County, SD, Bon Homme County, SD, Brookings County, SD, Brule County, SD, Charles Mix County, SD, Clay County, SD, Davison County, SD, Douglas County, SD, Gregory County, SD, Hanson County, SD, Hutchinson County, SD, Jerauld County, SD, Kingsbury County, SD, Lake County, SD, Lincoln County, SD, McCook County, SD, Miner County, SD, Minnehaha County, SD, Moody County, SD, Sanborn County, SD, Turner County, SD, Union County, SD, Yankton County, SD

The radar

The Sioux Falls radar (KFSD), 16 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 09:01 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

Aberdeen, SD (KABR), launched 00:00Z, 9.0 hours before the alert went out and 202 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, Aberdeen, SD at 00:00Z on 2017-12-11Temperature 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, Aberdeen, SD at 00:00Z on 2017-12-11The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 115 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
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
1728 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
52 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
115 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
154 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

096 
WWUS73 KFSD 110859
NPWFSD

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
259 AM CST Mon Dec 11 2017

SDZ038>040-052>062-111700-
/O.NEW.KFSD.WI.Y.0011.171211T1500Z-171211T2100Z/
Beadle-Kingsbury-Brookings-Jerauld-Sanborn-Miner-Lake-Moody-Brule-
Aurora-Davison-Hanson-McCook-Minnehaha-
259 AM CST Mon Dec 11 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 3 PM CST
THIS AFTERNOON...

The National Weather Service in Sioux Falls has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect from 9 AM this morning to 3 PM CST
this afternoon. 

* TIMING...The winds will increase by mid morning and will then
  gradually decrease from mid to late afternoon.

* WINDS...Northwest winds will average 25 to 35 mph with gusts to
  45 mph likely.

* IMPACTS...Lightweight and high-profile vehicles will be 
  impacted, especially on east-west roads such as Interstate 90 
  and Highway 14. Unsecured objects will be blown around. 

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.

&&

$$

IAZ001>003-012>014-020>022-031-032-MNZ071-072-080-081-089-090-097-
098-NEZ013-014-SDZ050-063>071-111700-
/O.NEW.KFSD.WI.Y.0011.171211T1500Z-171212T0000Z/
Lyon IA-Osceola-Dickinson-Sioux-O'Brien-Clay IA-Plymouth-Cherokee-
Buena Vista-Woodbury-Ida-Lincoln MN-Lyon MN-Murray-Cottonwood-
Nobles-Jackson-Pipestone-Rock-Dixon-Dakota-Gregory-Charles Mix-
Douglas-Hutchinson-Turner-Lincoln SD-Bon Homme-Yankton-Clay SD-
Union-
259 AM CST Mon Dec 11 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM CST
THIS EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Sioux Falls has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect from 9 AM this morning to 6 PM CST
this evening. 

* TIMING...The winds will increase by mid morning and will then
  gradually decrease from late afternoon into early evening.

* WINDS...Northwest winds will average 25 to 35 mph with gusts to
  45 mph likely.

* IMPACTS...Lightweight and high-profile vehicles will be 
  impacted, especially on east-west roads such as Interstate 90 
  and Highway 14. Unsecured objects will be blown around. 

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.

&&

$$
3 follow-up statements
233 
WWUS73 KFSD 111439
NPWFSD

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
839 AM CST Mon Dec 11 2017


SDZ038>040-052>062-112100-
/O.EXT.KFSD.WI.Y.0011.171211T1439Z-171211T2100Z/
Beadle-Kingsbury-Brookings-Jerauld-Sanborn-Miner-Lake-Moody-Brule-
Aurora-Davison-Hanson-McCook-Minnehaha-
839 AM CST Mon Dec 11 2017

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CST THIS AFTERNOON...

* TIMING...The winds will continue to increase this morning,
  gradually decreasing from mid to late afternoon. 

* WINDS...Northwest winds will average 25 to 35 mph with gusts 
  to 45 mph likely. 

* IMPACTS...Lightweight and high-profile vehicles will be 
  impacted, especially on east-west roads such as Interstate 90 
  and Highway 14. Unsecured objects will be blown around. 

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.

&&

$$

IAZ001>003-012>014-020>022-031-032-MNZ071-072-080-081-089-090-097-
098-NEZ013-014-SDZ050-063>071-120000-
/O.EXT.KFSD.WI.Y.0011.171211T1439Z-171212T0000Z/
Lyon IA-Osceola-Dickinson-Sioux-O'Brien-Clay IA-Plymouth-Cherokee-
Buena Vista-Woodbury-Ida-Lincoln MN-Lyon MN-Murray-Cottonwood-
Nobles-Jackson-Pipestone-Rock-Dixon-Dakota-Gregory-Charles Mix-
Douglas-Hutchinson-Turner-Lincoln SD-Bon Homme-Yankton-Clay SD-
Union-
839 AM CST Mon Dec 11 2017

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

* TIMING...The winds will increase by mid morning and will then 
  gradually decrease from late afternoon into early evening. 

* WINDS...Northwest winds will average 25 to 35 mph with gusts 
  to 45 mph likely. 

* IMPACTS...Lightweight and high-profile vehicles will be 
  impacted, especially on east-west roads such as Interstate 90 
  and Highway 14. Unsecured objects will be blown around. 

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.

&&

$$
955 
WWUS73 KFSD 112039
NPWFSD

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
239 PM CST Mon Dec 11 2017



SDZ038>040-052>062-112145-
/O.EXP.KFSD.WI.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-171211T2100Z/
Beadle-Kingsbury-Brookings-Jerauld-Sanborn-Miner-Lake-Moody-Brule-
Aurora-Davison-Hanson-McCook-Minnehaha-
239 PM CST Mon Dec 11 2017

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 3 PM CST THIS AFTERNOON...

North winds will slowly subside late this afternoon and continue
to weaken into the evening hours. However, gusts up to 30 mph will
continue through sunset. 

$$

IAZ001>003-012>014-020>022-031-032-MNZ071-072-080-081-089-090-097-
098-NEZ013-014-SDZ050-063>071-120000-
/O.CON.KFSD.WI.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-171212T0000Z/
Lyon IA-Osceola-Dickinson-Sioux-O'Brien-Clay IA-Plymouth-Cherokee-
Buena Vista-Woodbury-Ida-Lincoln MN-Lyon MN-Murray-Cottonwood-
Nobles-Jackson-Pipestone-Rock-Dixon-Dakota-Gregory-Charles Mix-
Douglas-Hutchinson-Turner-Lincoln SD-Bon Homme-Yankton-Clay SD-
Union-
239 PM CST Mon Dec 11 2017

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

* TIMING...Winds will gradually begin to decrease from late 
  afternoon into early evening.
  

* WINDS...Northwest winds will average 25 to 35 mph with gusts 
  to 45 mph likely. 

* IMPACTS...Lightweight and high-profile vehicles will be 
  impacted, especially on east-west roads such as Interstate 90 
  and Highway 14. Unsecured objects will be blown around. 

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.

&&

$$
093 
WWUS73 KFSD 112338
NPWFSD

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
538 PM CST Mon Dec 11 2017

IAZ001>003-012>014-020>022-031-032-MNZ071-072-080-081-089-090-097-
098-NEZ013-014-SDZ050-063>071-120045-
/O.EXP.KFSD.WI.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-171212T0000Z/
Lyon IA-Osceola-Dickinson-Sioux-O'Brien-Clay IA-Plymouth-Cherokee-
Buena Vista-Woodbury-Ida-Lincoln MN-Lyon MN-Murray-Cottonwood-
Nobles-Jackson-Pipestone-Rock-Dixon-Dakota-Gregory-Charles Mix-
Douglas-Hutchinson-Turner-Lincoln SD-Bon Homme-Yankton-Clay SD-
Union-
538 PM CST Mon Dec 11 2017

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM CST THIS EVENING...

Northerly winds will continue to gradually subside through the
evening. However, gusts in excess of 30 mph will remain possible
through 10 pm, especially across southwest Minnesota and into the
Iowa Great Lakes.

$$

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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.