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Wind Advisory 4, NWS Memphis, TN

March 23, 20174 states

NWS Memphis, TN issued this wind advisory at Mar 23, 2017, 2:09 PM CDT for 4 states. It took effect at Mar 24, 2017, 12:08 PM CDT. It was in force for 16 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Mar 23, 2017, 2:09 PM CDT (19:09 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 24, 2017, 12:08 PM CDT
Expired
Mar 25, 2017, 3:51 AM CDT
In force
16 hr
Issued by
NWS Memphis, TN
All 38 counties

Clay County, AR, Craighead County, AR, Crittenden County, AR, Cross County, AR, Greene County, AR, Lawrence County, AR, Lee County, AR, Mississippi County, AR, Phillips County, AR, Poinsett County, AR, Randolph County, AR, St. Francis County, AR, Dunklin County, MO, Pemiscot County, MO, Benton County, MS, Coahoma County, MS, DeSoto County, MS, Lafayette County, MS, Marshall County, MS, Panola County, MS, Quitman County, MS, Tallahatchie County, MS, Tate County, MS, Tunica County, MS, Yalobusha County, MS, Crockett County, TN, Dyer County, TN, Fayette County, TN, Gibson County, TN, Hardeman County, TN, Haywood County, TN, Lake County, TN, Lauderdale County, TN, Madison County, TN, Obion County, TN, Shelby County, TN, Tipton County, TN, Weakley County, TN

The radar

The Memphis radar (KNQA), 6 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 19:14 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

Little Rock, AR (KBYH), launched 12:00Z, 7.2 hours before the alert went out and 57 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, Little Rock, AR at 12:00Z on 2017-03-23Temperature 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, Little Rock, AR at 12:00Z on 2017-03-23The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 189 square meters per square second.193958Sfc1 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
1573 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
23 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
189 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
365 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

913 
WWUS74 KMEG 231909
NPWMEG

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Memphis TN
209 PM CDT Thu Mar 23 2017

...Strong South Winds across the Western Midsouth Counties Friday
and Friday Night...

.A strong low pressure system in the Plains will increase winds 
across the Midsouth tomorrow. The highest sustained winds and 
gusts are expected in the Delta...or along and west of the 
Mississippi River from late tomorrow morning through Friday night.


ARZ008-009-017-018-026>028-035-036-048-049-058-MOZ113-115-MSZ001-
007-008-010>012-020-TNZ001-002-019-048-049-088-241000-
/O.NEW.KMEG.WI.Y.0004.170324T1500Z-170325T1200Z/
Randolph-Clay-Lawrence-Greene-Craighead-Poinsett-Mississippi-
Cross-Crittenden-St. Francis-Lee AR-Phillips-Dunklin-Pemiscot-
DeSoto-Tunica-Tate-Coahoma-Quitman-Panola-Tallahatchie-Lake-Obion-
Dyer-Lauderdale-Tipton-Shelby-
Including the cities of Pocahontas, Piggott, Corning, 
Walnut Ridge, Paragould, Jonesboro, Harrisburg, Blytheville, 
Wynne, West Memphis, Forrest City, Marianna, Helena, West Helena,
Kennett, Caruthersville, Southaven, Olive Branch, Tunica, 
Senatobia, Clarksdale, Marks, Batesville, Charleston, 
Tiptonville, Union City, Dyersburg, Ripley TN, Covington, 
Bartlett, Germantown, Collierville, Memphis, and Millington
209 PM CDT Thu Mar 23 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM FRIDAY TO 7 AM CDT
SATURDAY...

The National Weather Service in Memphis has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect from 10 AM Friday to 7 AM CDT
Saturday. 

* WINDS...south winds of 20 to 30 mph...with gusts up to 45 mph.

* TIMING...from 10 am CDT Friday through 7 am CDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...High profile vehicles will find difficulty in
  driving...especially on east to west oriented highways. Loose
  outdoor furniture and items will be vulnerable to the wind.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 25 to 39 mph are
expected...or gusts will range between 40 AND 57 mph. Winds this
strong can make driving difficult...especially for high profile
vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

JAB
4 follow-up statements
107 
WWUS74 KMEG 240803 AAA
NPWMEG

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE...UPDATED
National Weather Service Memphis TN
303 AM CDT Fri Mar 24 2017

...Strong South Winds Expected Over the Mississippi River Delta
and far west Tennessee Tonight...

.South winds will increase and produce strong gusts in advance of
an approaching line of thunderstorms this evening. The strong
winds will persist into the overnight hours, but may be more 
variable in areas of showers and thunderstorms.

ARZ008-009-017-018-026>028-035-036-048-049-058-MOZ113-115-MSZ001-
007-008-010>012-020-TNZ001-002-019-048-049-088-242100-
/O.EXT.KMEG.WI.Y.0004.170325T0300Z-170325T1200Z/
Randolph-Clay-Lawrence-Greene-Craighead-Poinsett-Mississippi-
Cross-Crittenden-St. Francis-Lee AR-Phillips-Dunklin-Pemiscot-
DeSoto-Tunica-Tate-Coahoma-Quitman-Panola-Tallahatchie-Lake-Obion-
Dyer-Lauderdale-Tipton-Shelby-
Including the cities of Pocahontas, Piggott, Corning, 
Walnut Ridge, Paragould, Jonesboro, Harrisburg, Blytheville, 
Wynne, West Memphis, Forrest City, Marianna, Helena, West Helena,
Kennett, Caruthersville, Southaven, Olive Branch, Tunica, 
Senatobia, Clarksdale, Marks, Batesville, Charleston, 
Tiptonville, Union City, Dyersburg, Ripley TN, Covington, 
Bartlett, Germantown, Collierville, Memphis, and Millington
303 AM CDT Fri Mar 24 2017

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM
CDT SATURDAY...

* WINDS...south winds of 15 to 25 mph...with gusts 30 to 40 mph.

* TIMING...from 9 PM CDT Friday through 7 AM CDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...High profile vehicles will find difficulty in 
  driving...especially on east to west oriented highways. Loose 
  outdoor furniture and items will be vulnerable to the wind. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 25 to 39 mph are
expected...or gusts will range between 40 AND 57 mph. Winds this
strong can make driving difficult...especially for high profile
vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

PWB
320 
WWUS74 KMEG 241708
NPWMEG

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Memphis TN
1208 PM CDT Fri Mar 24 2017

...Strong South Winds Expected Over the Mississippi River Delta
and portions of west Tennessee this afternoon through most of
Saturday...

.South to southwest winds will increase in advance of an 
approaching cold front tonight and most of the day tomorrow. Winds
may be more variable in direction during periods of showers and
thunderstorms tonight and again tomorrow afternoon.

MSZ002-003-013-021-TNZ003-020-050>052-089-090-250500-
/O.EXB.KMEG.WI.Y.0004.170325T0300Z-170325T2100Z/
Marshall-Benton MS-Lafayette-Yalobusha-Weakley-Gibson-Haywood-
Crockett-Madison-Fayette-Hardeman-
Including the cities of Holly Springs, Ashland, Oxford, 
Water Valley, Coffeeville, Martin, Dresden, Humboldt, Milan, 
Brownsville, Alamo, Jackson, Somerville, Oakland, and Bolivar
1208 PM CDT Fri Mar 24 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 PM CDT
SATURDAY...

The National Weather Service in Memphis has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect from 10 PM this evening to 4 PM CDT
Saturday. 

* WINDS...south winds of 15 to 25 mph...with gusts 30 to 40 mph.

* TIMING...from 10 PM CDT Friday through 4 PM CDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...High profile vehicles will find difficulty in 
  driving...especially on east to west oriented highways. Loose 
  outdoor furniture and items will be vulnerable to the wind. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 25 to 39 mph are
expected...or gusts will range between 40 AND 57 mph. Winds this
strong can make driving difficult...especially for high profile
vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

MSZ008-011-012-020-250500-
/O.EXT.KMEG.WI.Y.0004.170325T0300Z-170325T2100Z/
Tate-Quitman-Panola-Tallahatchie-
Including the cities of Senatobia, Marks, Batesville, 
and Charleston
1208 PM CDT Fri Mar 24 2017

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 PM
CDT SATURDAY...

* WINDS...south winds of 15 to 25 mph...with gusts 30 to 40 mph.

* TIMING...from 10 PM CDT Friday through 4 PM CDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...High profile vehicles will find difficulty in 
  driving...especially on east to west oriented highways. Loose 
  outdoor furniture and items will be vulnerable to the wind. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 25 to 39 mph are
expected...or gusts will range between 40 AND 57 mph. Winds this
strong can make driving difficult...especially for high profile
vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

ARZ008-009-017-018-026>028-035-036-048-049-058-MOZ113-115-MSZ001-
007-010-TNZ001-002-019-048-049-088-250500-
/O.EXT.KMEG.WI.Y.0004.170324T1708Z-170325T2100Z/
Randolph-Clay-Lawrence-Greene-Craighead-Poinsett-Mississippi-
Cross-Crittenden-St. Francis-Lee AR-Phillips-Dunklin-Pemiscot-
DeSoto-Tunica-Coahoma-Lake-Obion-Dyer-Lauderdale-Tipton-Shelby-
Including the cities of Pocahontas, Piggott, Corning, 
Walnut Ridge, Paragould, Jonesboro, Harrisburg, Blytheville, 
Wynne, West Memphis, Forrest City, Marianna, Helena, West Helena,
Kennett, Caruthersville, Southaven, Olive Branch, Tunica, 
Clarksdale, Tiptonville, Union City, Dyersburg, Ripley TN, 
Covington, Bartlett, Germantown, Collierville, Memphis, 
and Millington
1208 PM CDT Fri Mar 24 2017

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM CDT SATURDAY...

* WINDS...south to southwest winds of 20 to 30 mph...with gusts 
to 40 mph.

* TIMING...current through 4 PM CDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...High profile vehicles will find difficulty in 
  driving...especially on east to west oriented highways. Loose 
  outdoor furniture and items will be vulnerable to the wind. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 25 to 39 mph are
expected...or gusts will range between 40 AND 57 mph. Winds this
strong can make driving difficult...especially for high profile
vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

JAB
906 
WWUS74 KMEG 250448
NPWMEG

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Memphis TN
1148 PM CDT Fri Mar 24 2017

...Strong South Winds Expected Over the Mississippi River Delta
and portions of west Tennessee overnight through most of 
Saturday...

.South to southwest winds will remain strong and gusty in advance
of an approaching cold front overnight and most of the day 
tomorrow. Winds may be more variable in direction during periods 
of showers and thunderstorms overnight and again tomorrow 
afternoon.

ARZ008-009-017-018-026>028-035-036-048-049-058-MOZ113-115-MSZ001-
007-008-010>012-020-TNZ001-002-019-048-049-088-251300-
/O.CON.KMEG.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-170325T2100Z/
Randolph-Clay-Lawrence-Greene-Craighead-Poinsett-Mississippi-
Cross-Crittenden-St. Francis-Lee AR-Phillips-Dunklin-Pemiscot-
DeSoto-Tunica-Tate-Coahoma-Quitman-Panola-Tallahatchie-Lake-Obion-
Dyer-Lauderdale-Tipton-Shelby-
Including the cities of Pocahontas, Piggott, Corning, 
Walnut Ridge, Paragould, Jonesboro, Harrisburg, Blytheville, 
Wynne, West Memphis, Forrest City, Marianna, Helena, West Helena,
Kennett, Caruthersville, Southaven, Olive Branch, Tunica, 
Senatobia, Clarksdale, Marks, Batesville, Charleston, 
Tiptonville, Union City, Dyersburg, Ripley TN, Covington, 
Bartlett, Germantown, Collierville, Memphis, and Millington
1148 PM CDT Fri Mar 24 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM CDT SATURDAY...

* WINDS...south to southwest winds of 20 to 30 mph...with gusts 
  to 40 mph.

* TIMING...current through 4 PM CDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...High profile vehicles will find difficulty in 
  driving...especially on east to west oriented highways. Loose 
  outdoor furniture and items will be vulnerable to the wind. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 25 to 39 mph are
expected...or gusts will range between 40 AND 57 mph. Winds this
strong can make driving difficult...especially for high profile
vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

MSZ002-003-013-021-TNZ003-020-050>052-089-090-251300-
/O.CON.KMEG.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-170325T2100Z/
Marshall-Benton MS-Lafayette-Yalobusha-Weakley-Gibson-Haywood-
Crockett-Madison-Fayette-Hardeman-
Including the cities of Holly Springs, Ashland, Oxford, 
Water Valley, Coffeeville, Martin, Dresden, Humboldt, Milan, 
Brownsville, Alamo, Jackson, Somerville, Oakland, and Bolivar
1148 PM CDT Fri Mar 24 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM CDT SATURDAY...

* WINDS...south winds of 15 to 25 mph...with gusts 30 to 40 mph.

* TIMING...current through 4 PM CDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...High profile vehicles will find difficulty in 
  driving...especially on east to west oriented highways. Loose 
  outdoor furniture and items will be vulnerable to the wind. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 25 to 39 mph are
expected...or gusts will range between 40 AND 57 mph. Winds this
strong can make driving difficult...especially for high profile
vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$
649 
WWUS74 KMEG 250851
NPWMEG

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Memphis TN
351 AM CDT Sat Mar 25 2017

...Wind Advisory Cancelled...

.Occasionally gusty non-thunderstorm winds will prevail across 
the Midsouth today, but prevail below Wind Advisory criteria.

ARZ008-009-017-018-026>028-035-036-048-049-058-MOZ113-115-
MSZ001>003-007-008-010>013-020-021-TNZ001>003-019-020-048>052-
088>090-251000-
/O.CAN.KMEG.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-170325T2100Z/
Randolph-Clay-Lawrence-Greene-Craighead-Poinsett-Mississippi-
Cross-Crittenden-St. Francis-Lee AR-Phillips-Dunklin-Pemiscot-
DeSoto-Marshall-Benton MS-Tunica-Tate-Coahoma-Quitman-Panola-
Lafayette-Tallahatchie-Yalobusha-Lake-Obion-Weakley-Dyer-Gibson-
Lauderdale-Tipton-Haywood-Crockett-Madison-Shelby-Fayette-
Hardeman-
Including the cities of Pocahontas, Piggott, Corning, 
Walnut Ridge, Paragould, Jonesboro, Harrisburg, Blytheville, 
Wynne, West Memphis, Forrest City, Marianna, Helena, West Helena,
Kennett, Caruthersville, Southaven, Olive Branch, Holly Springs, 
Ashland, Tunica, Senatobia, Clarksdale, Marks, Batesville, 
Oxford, Charleston, Water Valley, Coffeeville, Tiptonville, 
Union City, Martin, Dresden, Dyersburg, Humboldt, Milan, 
Ripley TN, Covington, Brownsville, Alamo, Jackson, Bartlett, 
Germantown, Collierville, Memphis, Millington, Somerville, 
Oakland, and Bolivar
351 AM CDT Sat Mar 25 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Memphis has cancelled the Wind
Advisory. 

Occasionally gusty south winds will prevail across the region 
today, but prevail below Wind Advisory criteria.

$$

PWB

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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.