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Wind Advisory 6, NWS Sioux Falls, SD

October 22, 20174 states

NWS Sioux Falls, SD issued this wind advisory at Oct 22, 2017, 3:21 PM CDT for 4 states. It took effect at Oct 23, 2017, 10:00 AM CDT. It was in force for 32 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Oct 22, 2017, 3:21 PM CDT (20:21 UTC)
In effect from
Oct 23, 2017, 10:00 AM CDT
Expired
Oct 24, 2017, 6:00 PM CDT
In force
32 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 20:26 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 12:00Z, 8.4 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 12:00Z on 2017-10-22Temperature 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 12:00Z on 2017-10-22The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 125 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
2106 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
56 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
125 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
130 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

779 
WWUS73 KFSD 222021
NPWFSD

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
321 PM CDT Sun Oct 22 2017

IAZ001>003-012>014-020>022-031-032-MNZ071-072-080-081-089-090-097-
098-NEZ013-014-SDZ038>040-050-052>071-230430-
/O.NEW.KFSD.WI.Y.0006.171023T1500Z-171024T0000Z/
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-Beadle-Kingsbury-
Brookings-Gregory-Jerauld-Sanborn-Miner-Lake-Moody-Brule-Aurora-
Davison-Hanson-McCook-Minnehaha-Charles Mix-Douglas-Hutchinson-
Turner-Lincoln SD-Bon Homme-Yankton-Clay SD-Union-
321 PM CDT Sun Oct 22 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 7 PM CDT MONDAY...

The National Weather Service in Sioux Falls has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect from 10 AM to 7 PM CDT Monday. 

* TIMING...Winds will increase Monday morning and continue through
  the day. Winds will then decrease in the hours following sunset.

* WINDS...Sustained winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph are
  expected.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will blow around unsecured objects.
  Travel may be difficult for high profile vehicles.

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.

&&

$$
8 follow-up statements
925 
WWUS73 KFSD 230240
NPWFSD

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
940 PM CDT Sun Oct 22 2017

IAZ001>003-012>014-020>022-031-032-MNZ071-072-080-081-089-090-097-
098-NEZ013-014-SDZ038>040-050-052>071-231045-
/O.CON.KFSD.WI.Y.0006.171023T1500Z-171024T0000Z/
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-Beadle-Kingsbury-
Brookings-Gregory-Jerauld-Sanborn-Miner-Lake-Moody-Brule-Aurora-
Davison-Hanson-McCook-Minnehaha-Charles Mix-Douglas-Hutchinson-
Turner-Lincoln SD-Bon Homme-Yankton-Clay SD-Union-
940 PM CDT Sun Oct 22 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 7 PM CDT
MONDAY...

* TIMING...Winds will increase Monday morning and continue 
  through the day. Winds will then decrease in the hours 
  following sunset. 

* WINDS...Sustained winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  are expected. 

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will blow around unsecured objects. 
  Travel may be difficult for high profile vehicles. 

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.

&&

$$
133 
WWUS73 KFSD 230804
NPWFSD

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
304 AM CDT Mon Oct 23 2017

IAZ001>003-012>014-020>022-031-032-MNZ071-072-080-081-089-090-097-
098-NEZ013-014-SDZ038>040-050-052>071-231815-
/O.CON.KFSD.WI.Y.0006.171023T1500Z-171024T0000Z/
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-Beadle-Kingsbury-
Brookings-Gregory-Jerauld-Sanborn-Miner-Lake-Moody-Brule-Aurora-
Davison-Hanson-McCook-Minnehaha-Charles Mix-Douglas-Hutchinson-
Turner-Lincoln SD-Bon Homme-Yankton-Clay SD-Union-
304 AM CDT Mon Oct 23 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO
7 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* TIMING...Winds will increase Monday morning and continue to
  increase through the day. Strong winds will briefly subside in
  the evening hours, but it's possible that winds may again
  increase by midnight. 

* WINDS...Sustained winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph are
  possible. 

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will blow around unsecured objects.
  Travel may be difficult for high profile vehicles. Fire danger
  may be enhanced in agricultural fields. 

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.

&&

$$

DUX
770 
WWUS73 KFSD 231528
NPWFSD

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
1028 AM CDT Mon Oct 23 2017

IAZ001>003-012>014-020>022-031-032-MNZ071-072-080-081-089-090-097-
098-NEZ013-014-SDZ038>040-050-052>071-232330-
/O.CON.KFSD.WI.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-171024T0000Z/
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-Beadle-Kingsbury-
Brookings-Gregory-Jerauld-Sanborn-Miner-Lake-Moody-Brule-Aurora-
Davison-Hanson-McCook-Minnehaha-Charles Mix-Douglas-Hutchinson-
Turner-Lincoln SD-Bon Homme-Yankton-Clay SD-Union-
1028 AM CDT Mon Oct 23 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* TIMING...Winds will be quite strong this afternoon. The strong
  winds will briefly subside in the evening hours, but it's 
  possible that winds may again increase by midnight. 

* WINDS...Sustained winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph 
  are possible. 

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will blow around unsecured objects. 
  Travel may be difficult for high profile vehicles. Fire danger 
  may be enhanced in agricultural fields. 

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.

&&

$$
345 
WWUS73 KFSD 232011
NPWFSD

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
311 PM CDT Mon Oct 23 2017

IAZ002-003-013-014-021-022-032-MNZ071-072-080-081-089-090-097-
240415-
/O.EXT.KFSD.WI.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-171024T2300Z/
Osceola-Dickinson-O'Brien-Clay IA-Cherokee-Buena Vista-Ida-
Lincoln MN-Lyon MN-Murray-Cottonwood-Nobles-Jackson-Pipestone-
311 PM CDT Mon Oct 23 2017

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CDT TUESDAY...

* TIMING...Winds will be quite strong this afternoon. The strong
  winds will briefly subside in the evening hours, but then
  increase around midnight and continue to be strong through the
  day on Tuesday.

* WINDS...Sustained winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph are
  expected through this evening. Winds of 25 to 40 mph can be
  expected overnight, with the strongest winds after midnight.
  Northwest winds will continue to be strong on Tuesday with
  sustained speeds of 25 to 35 mph, with gusts up to 45 mph. 
  

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will blow around unsecured objects. 
  Travel may be difficult for high profile vehicles. Fire danger 
  may be enhanced in agricultural fields. 

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.

&&

$$

IAZ001-012-020-031-MNZ098-NEZ013-014-SDZ038>040-050-052>071-
240000-
/O.CON.KFSD.WI.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-171024T0000Z/
Lyon IA-Sioux-Plymouth-Woodbury-Rock-Dixon-Dakota-Beadle-
Kingsbury-Brookings-Gregory-Jerauld-Sanborn-Miner-Lake-Moody-
Brule-Aurora-Davison-Hanson-McCook-Minnehaha-Charles Mix-Douglas-
Hutchinson-Turner-Lincoln SD-Bon Homme-Yankton-Clay SD-Union-
311 PM CDT Mon Oct 23 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* TIMING...Winds will continue to be strong through the lat
  afternoon into the early evening hours.

* WINDS...Sustained winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph are
  expected.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will blow around unsecured objects. 
  Travel may be difficult for high profile vehicles. Fire danger 
  may be enhanced in agricultural fields. 

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.

&&

$$
154 
WWUS73 KFSD 232353
NPWFSD

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
653 PM CDT Mon Oct 23 2017

IAZ001-012-020-031-MNZ098-NEZ013-014-SDZ038>040-050-052>071-
240100-
/O.EXP.KFSD.WI.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-171024T0000Z/
Lyon IA-Sioux-Plymouth-Woodbury-Rock-Dixon-Dakota-Beadle-
Kingsbury-Brookings-Gregory-Jerauld-Sanborn-Miner-Lake-Moody-
Brule-Aurora-Davison-Hanson-McCook-Minnehaha-Charles Mix-Douglas-
Hutchinson-Turner-Lincoln SD-Bon Homme-Yankton-Clay SD-Union-
653 PM CDT Mon Oct 23 2017

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

Northwest winds will decrease slightly overnight, but remain 15 to
25 mph through the overnight into Tuesday.

$$

IAZ002-003-013-014-021-022-032-MNZ071-072-080-081-089-090-097-
240800-
/O.CON.KFSD.WI.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-171024T2300Z/
Osceola-Dickinson-O'Brien-Clay IA-Cherokee-Buena Vista-Ida-
Lincoln MN-Lyon MN-Murray-Cottonwood-Nobles-Jackson-Pipestone-
653 PM CDT Mon Oct 23 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CDT TUESDAY...

* TIMING...Strong winds will briefly subside in the evening 
  hours, but then increase around midnight and continue to be 
  strong through the day on Tuesday. 

* WINDS...Northwest winds of 25 to 40 mph can be expected
  overnight, with the strongest winds after midnight. Winds will
  continue to be strong on Tuesday with sustained speeds of 25 to
  35 mph, with gusts up to 45 mph. 

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will blow around unsecured objects. 
  Travel may be difficult for high profile vehicles. Fire danger 
  may be enhanced in agricultural fields. 

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.

&&

$$
873 
WWUS73 KFSD 240815
NPWFSD

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
315 AM CDT Tue Oct 24 2017


IAZ001-012-020-031-MNZ098-NEZ013-014-SDZ067-070-071-241815-
/O.EXB.KFSD.WI.Y.0006.171024T0900Z-171024T2300Z/
Lyon IA-Sioux-Plymouth-Woodbury-Rock-Dixon-Dakota-Lincoln SD-
Clay SD-Union-
315 AM CDT Tue Oct 24 2017

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

The National Weather Service in Sioux Falls has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect until 6 PM CDT this evening. 

* TIMING...Strong winds will continue through Tuesday morning and
  afternoon, slowly subsiding this evening. 

* WINDS...sustained wind speeds of 25 to 35 mph are expected, with
  gusts around 50 mph.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will blow around unsecured objects. 
  Travel may be difficult for high profile vehicles. Fire danger 
  may be enhanced in agricultural fields. 

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.

&&

$$

IAZ002-003-013-014-021-022-032-MNZ071-072-080-081-089-090-097-
241815-
/O.CON.KFSD.WI.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-171024T2300Z/
Osceola-Dickinson-O'Brien-Clay IA-Cherokee-Buena Vista-Ida-
Lincoln MN-Lyon MN-Murray-Cottonwood-Nobles-Jackson-Pipestone-
315 AM CDT Tue Oct 24 2017

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

* TIMING...Strong winds will briefly subside in the evening 
  hours, but then increase around midnight and continue to be 
  strong through the day on Tuesday. 

* WINDS...Northwest winds of 25 to 40 mph can be expected 
  overnight, with the strongest winds after midnight. Winds will 
  continue to be strong on Tuesday with sustained speeds of 25 
  to 35 mph, with gusts up to 45 mph. 

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will blow around unsecured objects. 
  Travel may be difficult for high profile vehicles. Fire danger 
  may be enhanced in agricultural fields. 

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.

&&

$$
039 
WWUS73 KFSD 241640
NPWFSD

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
1140 AM CDT Tue Oct 24 2017

IAZ001>003-012>014-020>022-031-032-MNZ071-072-080-081-089-090-097-
098-NEZ013-014-SDZ067-070-071-242300-
/O.CON.KFSD.WI.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-171024T2300Z/
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-Lincoln SD-Clay SD-
Union-
1140 AM CDT Tue Oct 24 2017

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

* TIMING...Strong winds will continue through the afternoon,
  subsiding toward sunset.

* WINDS...Sustained wind speeds of 30 to 35 mph are expected, 
  with gusts of 40 to 45 mph. 

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will blow around unsecured objects. 
  Travel may be difficult for high profile vehicles. Fire danger 
  may be enhanced in agricultural fields. 

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.

&&

$$
541 
WWUS73 KFSD 242256
NPWFSD

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
556 PM CDT Tue Oct 24 2017

IAZ001>003-012>014-020>022-031-032-MNZ071-072-080-081-089-090-097-
098-NEZ013-014-SDZ067-070-071-250000-
/O.EXP.KFSD.WI.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-171024T2300Z/
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-Lincoln SD-Clay SD-
Union-
556 PM CDT Tue Oct 24 2017

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

Winds will continue to quickly decrease this evening, therefore,
the wind advisory will be allowed to expire. 

$$

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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.