Frost Advisory 1, NWS Milwaukee, WI

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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
914 PM CDT Thu Apr 27 2017

...Frost expected tonight...

.Frost and near freezing conditions are expected tonight in areas
where the growing season has begun in southwest Wisconsin along
the Wisconsin River Valley. Due to this, we have issued a frost
advisory for these areas where temperatures will drop and the
season has begun.

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Including the cities of Baraboo, Reedsburg, Prairie Du Sac, 
Sauk City, Portage, Columbus, Lake Wisconsin, Lodi, Dodgeville, 
Mineral Point, Barneveld, Madison, Darlington, Shullsburg, 
Benton, Belmont, Argyle, Blanchardville, Monroe, and Brodhead
914 PM CDT Thu Apr 27 2017

...FROST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 8 AM CDT
FRIDAY...

a Frost Advisory remains in effect from 1 AM to 8 AM CDT Friday. 

* Frost is expected to occur tonight

* Temperatures will drop into the low 30s.

* Areas where the growing season has begun could be exposed to 
  the frost and near freezing temperatures. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Frost Advisory means that widespread frost is expected.
Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.

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Hentz

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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
429 AM CDT Fri Apr 28 2017

...Frost expected this morning...

.Frost and near freezing conditions are expected this morning in 
areas where the growing season has begun in southwest Wisconsin 
along the Wisconsin River Valley. Due to this, we have issued a 
frost advisory for these areas where temperatures will drop and 
the season has begun.

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Including the cities of Baraboo, Reedsburg, Prairie Du Sac, 
Sauk City, Portage, Columbus, Lake Wisconsin, Lodi, Dodgeville, 
Mineral Point, Barneveld, Madison, Darlington, Shullsburg, 
Benton, Belmont, Argyle, Blanchardville, Monroe, and Brodhead
429 AM CDT Fri Apr 28 2017

...FROST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM CDT THIS MORNING...

A Frost Advisory remains in effect until 8 AM CDT this morning. 

* Frost is expected to occur this morning.

* Temperatures will drop into the low 30s by sunrise.

* Areas where the growing season has begun could be exposed to 
  the frost and near freezing temperatures. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Frost Advisory means that widespread frost is expected.
Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.

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Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
101 PM CDT Thu Apr 27 2017

...UPDATED FOR 18Z TAFS...

&&

.AVIATION(18Z TAFS)...

Steady precipitation has ended for most areas, but some drizzle
may persist for the next few hours. MVFR ceilings will gradually
rise to around 3.5 kft tonight, but clearing is no longer
expected. Visibility should remain the VFR range through the TAF
period. The next chance for rain showers arrives late Friday
evening.

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.PREV DISCUSSION... (Issued 708 AM CDT Thu Apr 27 2017)

UPDATE...

AVIATION(12Z TAFS)...The rain will end by late morning or early
afternoon. Some snow may mix with the rain mainly north and west
of Madison. Areas of MVFR Vsbys with the precip. this morning.
Cigs will range from 600-2000 ft this morning transitioning to
3.5 kft by late afternoon, then clearing.

PREV DISCUSSION... (Issued 353 AM CDT Thu Apr 27 2017)

SHORT TERM...

Today and Tonight...Forecast Confidence is high.

Cyclogenesis is underway from far SE WI to an ern LS by early
afternoon. Rainfall rates have been light throughout the night but
moderate rainfall will now push through the area through about 16z
as the negative tilt upper wave moves into srn WI. Cold advection
and the approach of the upper wave may result in a mixture of
rain and snow beginning around 13-14Z mainly north and west of
Madison. Brisk wly winds will develop in the wake of the low
pressure area with gradual drying and subsidence bringing some
clearing to the region tnt. A col will settle over srn WI late tnt
with cool temps and frost expected.

LONG TERM...

Friday... Forecast confidence is medium.

Rain chances increase across southern WI through Fri afternoon as
a low level jet (LLJ) points into the WI/IL border and the low
level front pivots over the area with the approach of a mid level
wave. This is a brief period of forcing for rain that tapers off
from west to east through Fri evening. The ECWMF keeps southern WI
nearly dry for this period while the other models produce precip.

Friday night is looking cold with decreasing clouds over central
WI. Low temps should drop into the mid 30s for northern portions
of the MKX forecast area. This means patchy frost will be a
concern.

Saturday through Sunday night... Forecast confidence is medium.

There is a pretty good chance for dry, raw weather across
southern WI for much of Saturday. We need to wait for the next mid
level wave to reach the area for the rain. The ECMWF is the one
model that spreads precip into southern WI during the afternoon,
but the majority of the precip remains south of the WI/IL border. Brisk
east winds and clouds will keep temperatures cool, with highs in
the mid 40s near the lake and lower 50s inland.

By Saturday evening, the LLJ will nose into southern WI, along
with the 850mb warm front and mid level shortwave. This strong
forcing will bring a round of moderate rain. Elevated
thunderstorms will be possible. Winds will remain steady and
strong out of the northeast since we will remain on the north
side of the surface front.

The stronger forcing will be split to the east and west of
southern WI on Sunday, but elevated instability and ample moisture
will lead to off and on showers and thunderstorms throughout the
day, along with continued gusty northeast winds.

Sunday night will bring another round of moderate rain and
scattered thunderstorms. This is the time where the upper low gets
into the Midwest, along with the surface occluded front.

Monday through Tuesday... Forecast confidence is medium.

The dry slot should track through southeast WI on Monday and bring
a break in the rain, but brisk westerly winds. The wrap-around
region of the occluded system is expected to swing across southern
WI Monday afternoon. 850mb temps will be falling below freezing,
so some snow mixed into the rain is not out of the question for
Mon afternoon/evening before the system moves out.

Quiet and slightly warmer weather will return to southern WI on
Tuesday as that system gets out of the region. The next chance for
rain looks like it will hold off until Thu night.

AVIATION(06Z TAFS)...

The IFR stratus over south central Wisconsin will persist through
this morning, before rising to VFR by late afternoon. Westerly
wind gusts of 20 to 25 knots are forecast for this afternoon,
especially in southeastern WI.

Look for the moderate rain showers to move northeast out of the
area during the late morning.

MARINE...

A Small Craft Advisory is in effect from 14z-00z today
for brisk wly winds. Variable Winds early this morning will become
brisk wly by 9 AM as low pressure tracks northward along the
western shore of Lake MI. Wind gusts will range from 25-30 kts.
Winds will weaken after sunset.

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.MKX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
WI...None.
LM...Small Craft Advisory until 7 PM CDT this evening for LMZ643>646.

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Update...SPM
Today/Tonight and Aviation/Marine...Gehring
Friday THROUGH Wednesday...Cronce

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
401 AM CDT Thu Apr 27 2017

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401 AM CDT Thu Apr 27 2017

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of east central
Wisconsin, south central Wisconsin, and southeast Wisconsin.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

Frost is expected overnight into Friday morning across most of
southern Wisconsin.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday

Patchy frost is expected across portions of south central and
east central Wisconsin Friday night.

Multiple rounds of rain through the weekend may cause some rivers
to rise to minor flood stage.

There is a chance of thunderstorms on Sunday.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected.

LMZ643>646-280915-
Sheboygan to Port Washington WI-
Port Washington to North Point Light WI-
North Point Light to Wind Point WI-
Wind Point WI to Winthrop Harbor IL-
401 AM CDT Thu Apr 27 2017

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of Lake Michigan.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

A small craft advisory is in effect through late afternoon for
gusty west winds.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday

Small Craft Advisory conditions are likely again Saturday through
Monday as a strong low pressure system moves through the region.

Cronce

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