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Wind Advisory 3, NWS Grand Rapids, MI

March 7, 20176 counties in Michigan

NWS Grand Rapids, MI issued this wind advisory at Mar 7, 2017, 3:30 AM EST for 6 counties in Michigan. It was in force for 11 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Mar 7, 2017, 3:30 AM EST (08:30 UTC)
Expired
Mar 7, 2017, 2:51 PM EST
In force
11 hr
Issued by
NWS Grand Rapids, MI

Counties Allegan County, MI, Mason County, MI, Muskegon County, MI, Oceana County, MI, Ottawa County, MI, Van Buren County, MI

The radar

The Grand Rapids radar (KGRR), 60 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 08:29 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

Green Bay/Straub, WI (KGRB), launched 00:00Z, 8.5 hours before the alert went out and 214 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, Green Bay/Straub, WI at 00:00Z on 2017-03-07Temperature 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, Green Bay/Straub, WI at 00:00Z on 2017-03-07The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 441 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
522 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
58 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
441 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
425 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

537 
WWUS73 KGRR 070830
NPWGRR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
330 AM EST Tue Mar 7 2017

MIZ037-043-050-056-064-071-071630-
/O.NEW.KGRR.WI.Y.0003.170307T0830Z-170307T2000Z/
/O.NEW.KGRR.HW.A.0002.170308T1200Z-170309T0000Z/
Mason-Oceana-Muskegon-Ottawa-Allegan-Van Buren-
Including the cities of Ludington, Hart, Muskegon, Grand Haven, 
Jenison, Holland, and South Haven
330 AM EST Tue Mar 7 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...
...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH
WEDNESDAY EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids has issued a Wind
Advisory...which is in effect until 3 PM EST this afternoon. a
High Wind Watch has also been issued. This High Wind Watch is in
effect from Wednesday morning through Wednesday evening. 

HAZARDOUS WEATHER...

 * The south wind will shift to the southwest today and
   occasionallygust to over 45 mph at times today.

 * Westerly winds on Wednesday may gust to over 55 mph.

IMPACTS...

 * Scattered power outages could occur today.

 * Numerous power outages will be possible on Wednesday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

 * Winds this strong can make driving difficult...especially for
high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

 * A High Wind Watch means there is the potential for a
hazardous high wind event. Sustained winds of at least 40 mph...
or gusts of 58 mph or stronger may occur. Continue to monitor the
latest forecasts.

&&

$$

MIZ038>040-044>046-051-052-057>059-065>067-072>074-071630-
/O.NEW.KGRR.HW.A.0002.170308T1200Z-170309T0000Z/
Lake-Osceola-Clare-Newaygo-Mecosta-Isabella-Montcalm-Gratiot-Kent-
Ionia-Clinton-Barry-Eaton-Ingham-Kalamazoo-Calhoun-Jackson-
Including the cities of Baldwin, Reed City, Clare, Fremont, 
Big Rapids, Mount Pleasant, Greenville, Alma, Grand Rapids, 
Ionia, St. Johns, Hastings, Charlotte, Lansing, Kalamazoo, 
Battle Creek, and Jackson
330 AM EST Tue Mar 7 2017

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH
WEDNESDAY EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids has issued a High
Wind Watch...which is in effect from Wednesday morning through
Wednesday evening. 

HAZARDOUS WEATHER...

 * Westerly winds could gust to over 55 mph on Wednesday.

IMPACTS...

 * Numerous power outages are possible on Wednesday. 

 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

* Winds this strong can make driving difficult...especially for
high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

 * A High Wind Watch means there is the potential for a
hazardous high wind event. Sustained winds of at least 40 mph...
or gusts of 58 mph or stronger may occur. Continue to monitor the
latest forecasts.

&&

$$
3 follow-up statements
993 
WWUS73 KGRR 071019
NPWGRR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
519 AM EST Tue Mar 7 2017

MIZ037-043-050-056-064-071-071830-
/O.CON.KGRR.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-170307T2000Z/
/O.CON.KGRR.HW.A.0002.170308T1200Z-170309T0000Z/
Mason-Oceana-Muskegon-Ottawa-Allegan-Van Buren-
Including the cities of Ludington, Hart, Muskegon, Grand Haven, 
Jenison, Holland, and South Haven
519 AM EST Tue Mar 7 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING
THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING...

HAZARDOUS WEATHER...

 * The south wind will shift to the southwest today and 
   occasionally gust to over 45 mph at times today. 

 * Westerly winds on Wednesday may gust to over 55 mph.

IMPACTS...

 * Scattered power outages could occur today.

 * Numerous power outages will be possible on Wednesday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

 * Winds this strong can make driving difficult...especially for 
   high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

 * A High Wind Watch means there is the potential for a 
   hazardous high wind event. Sustained winds of at least 40 
   mph... or gusts of 58 mph or stronger may occur. Continue to 
   monitor the latest forecasts.

&&

$$

MIZ038>040-044>046-051-052-057>059-065>067-072>074-071830-
/O.CON.KGRR.HW.A.0002.170308T1200Z-170309T0000Z/
Lake-Osceola-Clare-Newaygo-Mecosta-Isabella-Montcalm-Gratiot-Kent-
Ionia-Clinton-Barry-Eaton-Ingham-Kalamazoo-Calhoun-Jackson-
Including the cities of Baldwin, Reed City, Clare, Fremont, 
Big Rapids, Mount Pleasant, Greenville, Alma, Grand Rapids, 
Ionia, St. Johns, Hastings, Charlotte, Lansing, Kalamazoo, 
Battle Creek, and Jackson
519 AM EST Tue Mar 7 2017

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING
THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING...

HAZARDOUS WEATHER...

 * Westerly winds could gust to over 55 mph on Wednesday.

IMPACTS...

 * Numerous power outages are possible on Wednesday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

 * Winds this strong can make driving difficult...especially for 
   high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

 * A High Wind Watch means there is the potential for a 
   hazardous high wind event. Sustained winds of at least 40 
   mph... or gusts of 58 mph or stronger may occur. Continue to 
   monitor the latest forecasts.

&&

$$
352 
WWUS73 KGRR 071548
NPWGRR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
1048 AM EST Tue Mar 7 2017

MIZ037-043-050-056-064-071-080000-
/O.CON.KGRR.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-170307T2000Z/
/O.CON.KGRR.HW.A.0002.170308T1200Z-170309T0000Z/
Mason-Oceana-Muskegon-Ottawa-Allegan-Van Buren-
Including the cities of Ludington, Hart, Muskegon, Grand Haven, 
Jenison, Holland, and South Haven
1048 AM EST Tue Mar 7 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING
THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING...

HAZARDOUS WEATHER...

 * Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 45 mph at times,
   diminishing this afternoon.

 * Westerly winds on Wednesday may gust to over 55 mph.

IMPACTS...

 * Scattered power outages could occur today.

 * Numerous power outages will be possible on Wednesday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

 * Winds this strong can make driving difficult...especially for 
   high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. 

 * A High Wind Watch means there is the potential for a 
   hazardous high wind event. Sustained winds of at least 40 
   mph... or gusts of 58 mph or stronger may occur. Continue to 
   monitor the latest forecasts. 

&&

$$

MIZ038>040-044>046-051-052-057>059-065>067-072>074-080000-
/O.CON.KGRR.HW.A.0002.170308T1200Z-170309T0000Z/
Lake-Osceola-Clare-Newaygo-Mecosta-Isabella-Montcalm-Gratiot-Kent-
Ionia-Clinton-Barry-Eaton-Ingham-Kalamazoo-Calhoun-Jackson-
Including the cities of Baldwin, Reed City, Clare, Fremont, 
Big Rapids, Mount Pleasant, Greenville, Alma, Grand Rapids, 
Ionia, St. Johns, Hastings, Charlotte, Lansing, Kalamazoo, 
Battle Creek, and Jackson
1048 AM EST Tue Mar 7 2017

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING
THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING...

HAZARDOUS WEATHER...

 * Westerly winds could gust to over 55 mph on Wednesday.

IMPACTS...

 * Numerous power outages are possible on Wednesday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

 * Winds this strong can make driving difficult...especially for 
   high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. 

 * A High Wind Watch means there is the potential for a 
   hazardous high wind event. Sustained winds of at least 40 
   mph... or gusts of 58 mph or stronger may occur. Continue to 
   monitor the latest forecasts. 

&&

$$
873 
WWUS73 KGRR 071951
NPWGRR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
251 PM EST Tue Mar 7 2017

MIZ043-050-056-064-071-080400-
/O.CAN.KGRR.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-170307T2000Z/
/O.UPG.KGRR.HW.A.0002.170308T1200Z-170309T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KGRR.HW.W.0001.170308T1200Z-170309T0000Z/
Oceana-Muskegon-Ottawa-Allegan-Van Buren-
Including the cities of Hart, Muskegon, Grand Haven, Jenison, 
Holland, and South Haven
251 PM EST Tue Mar 7 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 7 PM EST WEDNESDAY...
...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids has issued a High
Wind Warning...which is in effect from 7 AM to 7 PM EST
Wednesday. the Wind Advisory has been cancelled. the High Wind
Watch is no longer in effect. 

HAZARDOUS WEATHER...

 * The gusty winds this afternoon will continue to diminish
   through this evening. 

 * Winds will increase Wednesday morning to 30 to 40 mph with 
   gusts around 60 mph expected.

 * The strong winds on Wednesday will diminish Wednesday evening.

IMPACTS...

 * Impacts on Wednesday will be much greater than they were with
   today's gusty winds.

 * Limbs and branches will come down, with some trees likely being
   blown over.

 * Numerous power outages will be likely on Wednesday.

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.

&&

$$

MIZ037-080400-
/O.CAN.KGRR.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-170307T2000Z/
/O.UPG.KGRR.HW.A.0002.170308T1200Z-170309T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KGRR.WI.Y.0004.170308T1200Z-170309T0000Z/
Mason-
Including the city of Ludington
251 PM EST Tue Mar 7 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 7 PM EST WEDNESDAY...

The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids has issued a Wind
Advisory...which is in effect from 7 AM to 7 PM EST Wednesday.
the Wind Advisory has been cancelled. the High Wind Watch is no
longer in effect. 

HAZARDOUS WEATHER...

 * The gusty winds this afternoon will continue to diminish through
   this evening. 

 * Winds will increase Wednesday morning to 25 to 35 mph with
   gusts around 50 mph expected.

 * The strong winds on Wednesday will diminish Wednesday evening.

IMPACTS...

 * Impacts on Wednesday will be much greater than they were with
   today's gusty winds.

 * Limbs and branches will come down, with some trees possibly 
   being blown over.

 * Numerous power outages will be possible on Wednesday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

 * Winds this strong can make driving difficult...especially for
high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

MIZ044>046-051-052-057>059-065>067-072>074-080400-
/O.UPG.KGRR.HW.A.0002.170308T1200Z-170309T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KGRR.HW.W.0001.170308T1200Z-170309T0000Z/
Newaygo-Mecosta-Isabella-Montcalm-Gratiot-Kent-Ionia-Clinton-
Barry-Eaton-Ingham-Kalamazoo-Calhoun-Jackson-
Including the cities of Fremont, Big Rapids, Mount Pleasant, 
Greenville, Alma, Grand Rapids, Ionia, St. Johns, Hastings, 
Charlotte, Lansing, Kalamazoo, Battle Creek, and Jackson
251 PM EST Tue Mar 7 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 7 PM EST WEDNESDAY...

The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids has issued a High
Wind Warning...which is in effect from 7 AM to 7 PM EST
Wednesday. the High Wind Watch is no longer in effect. 

HAZARDOUS WEATHER...

* The gusty winds this afternoon will continue to diminish
   through this evening. 

 * Winds will increase Wednesday morning to 30 to 40 mph with 
   gusts around 60 mph expected.

 * The strong winds on Wednesday will diminish Wednesday evening.

IMPACTS...

 * Impacts on Wednesday will be much greater than they were with
   today's gusty winds.

 * Limbs and branches will come down, with some trees also likely  
   being blown over.

 * Numerous power outages will be likely on Wednesday.

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.

&&

$$

MIZ038>040-080400-
/O.UPG.KGRR.HW.A.0002.170308T1200Z-170309T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KGRR.WI.Y.0004.170308T1200Z-170309T0000Z/
Lake-Osceola-Clare-
Including the cities of Baldwin, Reed City, and Clare
251 PM EST Tue Mar 7 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 7 PM EST WEDNESDAY...

The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids has issued a Wind
Advisory...which is in effect from 7 AM to 7 PM EST Wednesday.
the High Wind Watch is no longer in effect. 

HAZARDOUS WEATHER...

 * The gusty winds this afternoon will continue to diminish through
   this evening. 

 * Winds will increase Wednesday morning to 25 to 35 mph with
   gusts around 50 mph expected.

 * The strong winds on Wednesday will diminish Wednesday evening.

IMPACTS...

 * Impacts on Wednesday will be much greater than they were with
   today's gusty winds.

 * Limbs and branches will come down, with some trees possibly being
   blown over.

 * Numerous power outages will be possible on Wednesday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

 * Winds this strong can make driving difficult...especially for
high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

NJJ

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 7, 1:22 AM ESTSpecial Weather StatementGRRAllegan, Barry, Kalamazoo, Kent, Lake, Mason and 5 more3 hr
Mar 7, 3:30 AM ESTHigh Wind WatchGRRAllegan, Barry, Calhoun, Clare, Clinton, Eaton and 17 more11 hr
Mar 7, 3:38 AM ESTSpecial Weather StatementGRRCalhoun, Clare, Clinton, Eaton, Gratiot, Ingham and 6 more3 hr
Mar 7, 4:01 AM ESTSpecial Weather StatementGRRAllegan, Barry, Kalamazoo, Kent, Lake, Mason and 5 more3 hr
Mar 7, 2:51 PM ESTHigh Wind WarningGRRAllegan, Barry, Calhoun, Clinton, Eaton, Gratiot and 13 more28 hr
Mar 7, 2:51 PM ESTWind AdvisoryGRRClare, Lake, Mason, Osceola28 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.