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Wind Advisory 7, NWS Grand Rapids, MI

October 23, 20175 counties in Michigan

NWS Grand Rapids, MI issued this wind advisory at Oct 23, 2017, 2:53 PM EDT for 5 counties in Michigan. It took effect at Oct 24, 2017, 8:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 19 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Oct 23, 2017, 2:53 PM EDT (18:53 UTC)
In effect from
Oct 24, 2017, 8:00 AM EDT
Expired
Oct 25, 2017, 3:00 AM EDT
In force
19 hr
Issued by
NWS Grand Rapids, MI

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

The radar

The Grand Rapids radar (KGRR), 69 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 18:55 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 12:00Z, 6.9 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, Green Bay/Straub, WI at 12:00Z on 2017-10-23Temperature 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 12:00Z on 2017-10-23The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -49 square meters per square second.1939587897117Sfc1 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
1234 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
53 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-49 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
-27 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

432 
WWUS73 KGRR 231853
NPWGRR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
253 PM EDT Mon Oct 23 2017

MIZ037-043-240300-
/O.NEW.KGRR.WI.Y.0007.171024T1200Z-171025T0700Z/
Mason-Oceana-
Including the cities of Ludington and Hart
253 PM EDT Mon Oct 23 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TUESDAY TO 3 AM EDT
WEDNESDAY...

The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids has issued a Wind
Advisory...which is in effect from 8 AM Tuesday to 3 AM EDT
Wednesday. 

HAZARDOUS WEATHER...

 * Winds gusting over 45 mph.

IMPACTS...

 * Travel problems for high profile vehicles.

 * Halloween decorations and garbage bins blowing over.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

MIZ050-056-064-240300-
/O.NEW.KGRR.WI.Y.0007.171024T1800Z-171025T0700Z/
Muskegon-Ottawa-Allegan-
Including the cities of Muskegon, Grand Haven, Jenison, 
and Holland
253 PM EDT Mon Oct 23 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM TUESDAY TO 3 AM EDT
WEDNESDAY...

The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids has issued a Wind
Advisory...which is in effect from 2 PM Tuesday to 3 AM EDT
Wednesday. 

HAZARDOUS WEATHER...

 * Winds gusting over 45 mph.

IMPACTS...

 * Travel problems for high profile vehicles.

 * Halloween decorations and garbage bins blowing over.

 PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

Ostuno
6 follow-up statements
308 
WWUS73 KGRR 240206
NPWGRR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
1006 PM EDT Mon Oct 23 2017

MIZ037-043-241015-
/O.CON.KGRR.WI.Y.0007.171024T1200Z-171025T0700Z/
Mason-Oceana-
Including the cities of Ludington and Hart
1006 PM EDT Mon Oct 23 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TUESDAY TO 3 AM EDT
WEDNESDAY...

HAZARDOUS WEATHER...

 * Winds gusting over 45 mph.

IMPACTS...

 * Travel problems for high profile vehicles.

 * Scattered power outages.

 * Halloween decorations and garbage bins blowing over.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

 * Sump pumps may need backup power sources.

&&

$$

MIZ050-056-064-241015-
/O.CON.KGRR.WI.Y.0007.171024T1800Z-171025T0700Z/
Muskegon-Ottawa-Allegan-
Including the cities of Muskegon, Grand Haven, Jenison, 
and Holland
1006 PM EDT Mon Oct 23 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM TUESDAY TO 3 AM EDT
WEDNESDAY...

HAZARDOUS WEATHER...

 * Winds gusting over 45 mph.

IMPACTS...

 * Travel problems for high profile vehicles.

 * Scattered power outages.

 * Halloween decorations and garbage bins blowing over.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

 * Sump pumps may need backup power sources.

&&

$$
484 
WWUS73 KGRR 240750
NPWGRR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
350 AM EDT Tue Oct 24 2017

MIZ037-043-241600-
/O.CON.KGRR.WI.Y.0007.171024T1200Z-171025T0700Z/
Mason-Oceana-
Including the cities of Ludington and Hart
350 AM EDT Tue Oct 24 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 3 AM
EDT WEDNESDAY...

HAZARDOUS WEATHER...

 * Winds gusting over 45 mph...especially this afternoon and
   evening.

IMPACTS...

 * Travel problems for high profile vehicles.

 * Scattered power outages.

 * Halloween decorations and garbage bins blowing over.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

 * Sump pumps may need backup power sources.

&&

$$

MIZ050-056-064-241600-
/O.CON.KGRR.WI.Y.0007.171024T1800Z-171025T0700Z/
Muskegon-Ottawa-Allegan-
Including the cities of Muskegon, Grand Haven, Jenison, 
and Holland
350 AM EDT Tue Oct 24 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
3 AM EDT WEDNESDAY...

HAZARDOUS WEATHER...

 * Winds gusting over 45 mph...especially this afternoon and
   evening.

IMPACTS...

 * Travel problems for high profile vehicles.

 * Scattered power outages.

 * Halloween decorations and garbage bins blowing over.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

 * Sump pumps may need backup power sources.

&&

$$
418 
WWUS73 KGRR 241508
NPWGRR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
1108 AM EDT Tue Oct 24 2017

MIZ037-043-242315-
/O.CON.KGRR.WI.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-171025T0700Z/
Mason-Oceana-
Including the cities of Ludington and Hart
1108 AM EDT Tue Oct 24 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM EDT WEDNESDAY...

HAZARDOUS WEATHER...

 * Winds gusting over 45 mph...especially this afternoon and 
   evening. 

IMPACTS...

 * Travel problems for high profile vehicles.

 * Scattered power outages.

 * Halloween decorations and garbage bins blowing over.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

 * Sump pumps may need backup power sources.

&&

$$

MIZ050-056-064-242315-
/O.CON.KGRR.WI.Y.0007.171024T1800Z-171025T0700Z/
Muskegon-Ottawa-Allegan-
Including the cities of Muskegon, Grand Haven, Jenison, 
and Holland
1108 AM EDT Tue Oct 24 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM EDT WEDNESDAY...

HAZARDOUS WEATHER...

 * Winds gusting over 45 mph...especially this afternoon and 
   evening. 

IMPACTS...

 * Travel problems for high profile vehicles.

 * Scattered power outages.

 * Halloween decorations and garbage bins blowing over.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

 * Sump pumps may need backup power sources.

&&

$$

Ostuno
999 
WWUS73 KGRR 241908
NPWGRR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
308 PM EDT Tue Oct 24 2017

MIZ037-043-050-056-064-250315-
/O.CON.KGRR.WI.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-171025T0700Z/
Mason-Oceana-Muskegon-Ottawa-Allegan-
Including the cities of Ludington, Hart, Muskegon, Grand Haven, 
Jenison, and Holland
308 PM EDT Tue Oct 24 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM EDT WEDNESDAY...

HAZARDOUS WEATHER...

 * Winds gusting over 45 mph. 

IMPACTS...

 * Travel problems for high profile vehicles.

 * Scattered power outages.

 * Halloween decorations and garbage bins blowing over.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

 * Sump pumps may need backup power sources.

&&

$$

Ostuno
036 
WWUS73 KGRR 250023
NPWGRR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
823 PM EDT Tue Oct 24 2017

MIZ037-043-050-056-064-250700-
/O.CON.KGRR.WI.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-171025T0700Z/
Mason-Oceana-Muskegon-Ottawa-Allegan-
Including the cities of Ludington, Hart, Muskegon, Grand Haven, 
Jenison, and Holland
823 PM EDT Tue Oct 24 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM EDT WEDNESDAY...

HAZARDOUS WEATHER...

 * West to Northwest winds gusting over 40 mph.

IMPACTS...

 * Travel problems for high profile vehicles.

 * Scattered power outages.

 * Halloween decorations and garbage bins blowing over.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

 * Sump pumps may need backup power sources.

&&

$$
279 
WWUS73 KGRR 250640
NPWGRR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
240 AM EDT Wed Oct 25 2017

MIZ037-043-050-056-064-250745-
/O.EXP.KGRR.WI.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-171025T0700Z/
Mason-Oceana-Muskegon-Ottawa-Allegan-
Including the cities of Ludington, Hart, Muskegon, Grand Haven, 
Jenison, and Holland
240 AM EDT Wed Oct 25 2017

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 3 AM EDT EARLY THIS MORNING...

HAZARDOUS WEATHER...

 * Wind gusted into the 45 to 55 mph range from yesterday evening
   to around midnight along the Lake Michigan shoreline.

 * Winds have diminished to below advisory levels early this
   morning and a continued diminishing trend is forecast.

 * The Wind Advisory will expire at 3 AM EDT. 

IMPACTS...

 * Winds will subside into the 10 to 20 mph range by daybreak.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

 * SEND REPORTS TO NWS GRAND RAPIDS OR VISIT WEATHER.GOV/GRR FOR 
   MORE INFORMATION. 

&&

$$

DUKE

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Oct 23, 4:14 AM EDTGale WatchGRR18 hr
Oct 23, 4:14 AM EDTSmall Craft AdvisoryGRR24 hr
Oct 23, 10:40 AM EDTAreal Flood WarningGRRAllegan, Kent, Muskegon, Newaygo, Oceana, Ottawa46 hr
Oct 23, 11:20 AM EDTRiver Flood WarningGRRKent4 days
Oct 23, 11:20 AM EDTRiver Flood WarningGRRKalamazoo4 days
Oct 23, 11:20 AM EDTRiver Flood WarningGRRNewaygo4 days
Oct 23, 11:47 AM EDTRiver Flood AdvisoryGRROsceola6 days
Oct 23, 11:47 AM EDTRiver Flood AdvisoryGRRIonia7 days
Oct 23, 11:47 AM EDTRiver Flood AdvisoryGRRKent7 days
Oct 23, 11:47 AM EDTRiver Flood AdvisoryGRRKent7 days
Oct 23, 11:47 AM EDTRiver Flood AdvisoryGRRKent7 days
Oct 23, 11:47 AM EDTRiver Flood AdvisoryGRRIngham3 days
Oct 23, 11:47 AM EDTRiver Flood AdvisoryGRRClinton5 days
Oct 23, 11:47 AM EDTRiver Flood AdvisoryGRRIonia7 days
Oct 23, 11:47 AM EDTRiver Flood AdvisoryGRRBarry7 days
Oct 23, 11:47 AM EDTRiver Flood AdvisoryGRRKent5 days
Oct 23, 11:47 AM EDTRiver Flood AdvisoryGRRAllegan6 days
Oct 23, 11:47 AM EDTRiver Flood AdvisoryGRRMason7 days
Oct 23, 11:47 AM EDTRiver Flood AdvisoryGRRMuskegon5 days
Oct 23, 11:47 AM EDTRiver Flood AdvisoryGRRMecosta4 days
Oct 23, 11:47 AM EDTRiver Flood AdvisoryGRRIsabella6 days
Oct 23, 2:27 PM EDTAreal Flood WarningGRRLake, Mason, Van Buren42 hr
Oct 23, 2:36 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryGRRBarry, Clare, Ionia, Isabella, Kalamazoo, Mecosta and 2 more42 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.