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Severe Thunderstorm Warning 57, NWS Milwaukee, WI
NWS Milwaukee, WI issued this severe thunderstorm warning at Jun 12, 2017, 4:52 PM CDT for Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin. It was in force for 23 min. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Jun 12, 2017, 4:52 PM CDT (21:52 UTC)
- Expired
- Jun 12, 2017, 5:15 PM CDT
- In force
- 23 min
- Issued by
- NWS Milwaukee, WI
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Hail
- 1.0 in
- Wind
- 50.0 mph
County Fond du Lac County, WI
The radar
The Green Bay radar (KGRB), 86 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 21:55 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.
Did it verify
Not verified. The Iowa Environmental Mesonet's Cow found no qualifying storm report inside this severe thunderstorm warning while it was in force. That is not proof nothing happened: reports are thin where few people live.
Cow counts a report within 15 km of the polygon while the warning was in force: a tornado for a tornado warning; hail of 1 inch or more, a gust of 58 mph or more or wind damage for a severe thunderstorm warning; a flash flood report for a flash flood warning.
The watch it was issued in
The SPC watch in force over the same counties when this warning went out.
| Issued | Product | Office | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 12, 4:37 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Watch | SPC | 5 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Green Bay/Straub, WI (KGRB), launched 12:00Z, 9.9 hours before the alert went out and 85 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.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 851 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -179 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1158 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 26 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 166 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 137 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.5
The text
As transmitted.
065
WUUS53 KMKX 122152
SVRMKX
WIC039-122215-
/O.NEW.KMKX.SV.W.0057.170612T2152Z-170612T2215Z/
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
452 PM CDT MON JUN 12 2017
The National Weather Service in Milwaukee/Sullivan has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Northwestern Fond du Lac County in east central Wisconsin...
* Until 515 PM CDT
* At 452 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Ripon, moving
northeast at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Damage to vehicles is expected.
* Locations impacted include...
Fond Du Lac, Ripon, North Fond Du Lac, Rosendale, Brandon, Southern
Lake Winnebago and West Rosendale.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Large hail and damaging winds and continuous cloud to ground
lightning is occurring with this storm. Move indoors immediately.
Lightning is one of nature's leading killers. Remember, if you can
hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.
&&
LAT...LON 4389 8846 4380 8839 4371 8879 4380 8889
4386 8889 4390 8883
TIME...MOT...LOC 2152Z 240DEG 18KT 4381 8877
HAIL...1.00IN
WIND...<50MPH
$$
HENTZ3 follow-up statements
458
WWUS53 KMKX 122200
SVSMKX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
500 PM CDT MON JUN 12 2017
WIC039-122215-
/O.CON.KMKX.SV.W.0057.000000T0000Z-170612T2215Z/
Fond du Lac WI-
500 PM CDT MON JUN 12 2017
...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 515 PM CDT
FOR NORTHWESTERN FOND DU LAC COUNTY...
At 500 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Rosendale, or
near Ripon, moving northeast at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Damage to vehicles is expected.
Locations impacted include...
Fond Du Lac, Ripon, North Fond Du Lac, Rosendale, Brandon, Southern
Lake Winnebago and West Rosendale.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Continuous cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Move indoors immediately. Lightning is one of nature's leading
killers. Remember, if you can hear thunder, you are close enough to
be struck by lightning.
&&
LAT...LON 4389 8846 4380 8839 4371 8879 4380 8889
4386 8887 4389 8879
TIME...MOT...LOC 2200Z 238DEG 17KT 4383 8873
HAIL...1.00IN
WIND...<50MPH
$$
COLLAR141
WWUS53 KMKX 122209
SVSMKX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
509 PM CDT MON JUN 12 2017
WIC039-122215-
/O.CON.KMKX.SV.W.0057.000000T0000Z-170612T2215Z/
Fond du Lac WI-
509 PM CDT MON JUN 12 2017
...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 515 PM CDT
FOR NORTHWESTERN FOND DU LAC COUNTY...
At 509 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Rosendale, or 8
miles east of Ripon, moving northeast at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Damage to vehicles is expected.
Locations impacted include...
Ripon, North Fond Du Lac, Rosendale, Brandon and West Rosendale.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Continuous cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Move indoors immediately. Lightning is one of nature's leading
killers. Remember, if you can hear thunder, you are close enough to
be struck by lightning.
&&
LAT...LON 4388 8849 4380 8844 4372 8878 4379 8886
4384 8883 4389 8872
TIME...MOT...LOC 2209Z 238DEG 17KT 4385 8868
HAIL...1.00IN
WIND...<50MPH
$$
COLLAR130
WWUS53 KMKX 122215
SVSMKX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
515 PM CDT MON JUN 12 2017
WIC039-122224-
/O.EXP.KMKX.SV.W.0057.000000T0000Z-170612T2215Z/
Fond du Lac WI-
515 PM CDT MON JUN 12 2017
...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR NORTHWESTERN FOND DU LAC
COUNTY WILL EXPIRE AT 515 PM CDT...
The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe
limits, and no longer poses an immediate threat to life or property.
Therefore the warning will be allowed to expire.
A severe thunderstorm watch remains in effect until midnight CDT for
east central Wisconsin.
LAT...LON 4388 8849 4380 8844 4372 8878 4379 8886
4384 8883 4389 8872
TIME...MOT...LOC 2214Z 248DEG 22KT 4384 8868
$$
COLLARWhat forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this severe thunderstorm warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.
NWS Milwaukee, WI wrote its last area forecast discussion before this severe thunderstorm warning went out at Jun 12, 2:32 PM CDT, 2 hours 20 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Jun 12, 2:32 PM CDT, 2 hours 20 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI 232 PM CDT Mon Jun 12 2017 .SHORT TERM... Rest of this afternoon and tonight - Confidence...Medium Frontal boundary has shifted into the CWA with a good deal of cloudiness in the vicinity. However the front has proved to be inefficient at generating convection due to the slow erosion of the CAP. Meso models have been too quick to fire things off. So have trimmed POPS down to account for at least some isolated development, though forcing other than the low level boundary looks pretty meager. The main focus is on how the evolving MCS will track from southern MN/northern MN. The HRRR runs are keying on the northern CWA from 00z-03z. Initially this complex was riding northeast but latest imagery suggests more of a shift to the east. The Corfidi vectors have more of an ENE look so this turn makes sense so planning on this continuing to trend more east so have the highest POPS in the northern CWA, which does point to the HRRR solution as having a plausible handle on trends. Airmass is loaded with moisture so some heavy rains are possible along with wet microburst type winds and some hail as well. The SPC slight risk looks good for now. Tuesday - Confidence...Medium Surface front proggd to shift further south and possibly bisect the CWA from NW to SE. This will play havoc with temps but will have a NE/SW gradient in temps to account for this frontal shift. Mid level ridging pops up across the area though 850 winds still proggd to be southerly with some moisture/thermal convergence possibly resulting in some SHRA/TSRA though the ECMWF is dry. Should be plenty of CAPE in the warm sector though a substantial trigger lacking with 500 millibar heights actually building this period. Tuesday night through WEDNESDAY night...Forecast Confidence Is Medium. The upper ridge exits to the east Tuesday evening as the upper low moves across the northern plains Tuesday night and reaches South Central Canada Wednesday with the trough axis of the shortwave moving across the upper Mississippi Valley and Wisconsin. Upper level divergence increases, especially Wednesday along with the 700 mb upward motion. Due to the increasing dynamics, thunderstorms will be likely especially later Wednesday and Wednesday night, when a cold front moves across southern Wisconsin late Wednesday night. The GFS soundings show Zero to 1 km mixed layer CAPE is around 1500 Joules/kg Tuesday night and 2500 to 3000 Joules/kg some areas Wednesday. However with the model generated convection, the CAPE field becomes chaotic. Shear does increase so we will have to watch for the potential of severe storms. A continued very warm south flow is expected, with the lake breeze staying fairly close to the Lake Michigan shore. .LONG TERM... .Thursday...Forecast Confidence Is Medium. There is still a weak upper trough across Wisconsin. GFS forecast soundings show dry air above the surface with steep zero to 3 km lapse rates of 7.7 Celsius/km. Temperatures are still very warm, but with somewhat lower dewpoints. There would be the possibility of an isolated thunderstorm if there is enough residual low level moisture. THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY...Forecast Confidence Is Medium. A more zonal upper flow is expected with a shortwave Saturday. The upper flow then becomes more west/northwest. Shower and thunderstorms chances are expected with the best chance Saturday afternoon. Sunday looks fairly dry. && .AVIATION(18Z TAFS)... Surface front will continue to sag into the area this afternoon with convection likely to fire within this frontal zone as airmass is warm and very unstable. Meso models are keying on a little more organized activity this evening, (00z-03z) window and later in the night (06z-11z) however this latter round may not maintain strength across CWA. Some upstream post-frontal stratus may play a role later in the night into Tuesday morning while some locally lower vsbys/cigs with any storms. && .MARINE... Winds and waves are expected to remain below small craft levels for the next few days. Main concern evolving this afternoon and tonight will be on thunderstorms. And this potential continues into midweek. && .MKX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... WI...None. LM...None. && Tonight/Tuesday and Aviation/Marine...Collar Tuesday Night through Monday...Hentz
Hazardous weather outlook, Jun 12, 3:17 PM CDT, 1 hour 35 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI 317 PM CDT Mon Jun 12 2017 WIZ046-047-051-052-056>060-062>072-132030- Marquette-Green Lake-Fond Du Lac-Sheboygan-Sauk-Columbia-Dodge- Washington-Ozaukee-Iowa-Dane-Jefferson-Waukesha-Milwaukee- Lafayette-Green-Rock-Walworth-Racine-Kenosha- 317 PM CDT Mon Jun 12 2017 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of east central Wisconsin, south central Wisconsin, and southeast Wisconsin. .DAY ONE...Tonight There is a slight risk of severe thunderstorms for much of southern Wisconsin. The primary threat is damaging winds and large hail. A few storms will develop north of the Madison and Milwaukee areas late this afternoon, the best thunderstorm chances will push in from the west this early this evening. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Heat index values will still be in the lower to middle 90s early this evening over the southern half of the area. There is a Moderate Swim Risk at Lake Michigan beaches for Port Washington and Sheboygan counties this evening. Breaking waves and currents are expected. Stay away from dangerous areas like piers, breakwalls, and river outlets. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Monday Heat index values will be in the lower to middle 90s west of a Dells to Burlington line. There are chances for thunderstorms at times through Saturday. There is a Slight Risk for severe thunderstorms on Wednesday. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation may be needed this evening. LMZ643>646-132030- 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- 317 PM CDT Mon Jun 12 2017 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of Lake Michigan. .DAY ONE...Tonight There is a chance of thunderstorms north areas this evening, and across the waters tonight. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Monday There are chances for thunderstorms at times through Saturday. Severe thunderstorms are possible on Wednesday. Hentz www.weather.gov/mkx
In the hours before
Special weather statement, Jun 12, 4:32 PM CDT, 20 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
432 PM CDT MON JUN 12 2017
WIZ047-051-122200-
Green Lake-Fond Du Lac-
432 PM CDT MON JUN 12 2017
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT NORTHERN FOND DU LAC AND EAST
CENTRAL GREEN LAKE COUNTIES...
At 431 PM CDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Brandon, or
near Ripon, moving northeast at 20 mph.
Winds in excess of 30 mph and pea size hail are possible with this
storm.
Locations impacted include...
Fond Du Lac, Ripon, North Fond Du Lac, Rosendale, Green Lake,
Brandon, Southern Lake Winnebago, Alto, Fairwater, Pipe, Lagoda,
Marytown, West Rosendale and Johnsburg.
Heavy rainfall is also occurring with this storm, and may cause
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
LAT...LON 4391 8816 4390 8816 4365 8887 4381 8900
4390 8882 4389 8841 4394 8840 4394 8818
TIME...MOT...LOC 2131Z 240DEG 18KT 4377 8885
HENTZThe office that day
Everything else NWS Milwaukee, WI issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 12, 4:32 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MKX | Green Lake | 28 min |
| Jun 12, 4:57 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MKX | Sheboygan | 33 min |
| Jun 12, 5:15 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MKX | Marquette | 15 min |
| Jun 12, 5:18 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MKX | Adams | 42 min |
| Jun 12, 5:26 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MKX | Fond du Lac | 34 min |
| Jun 12, 5:48 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MKX | Columbia, Green Lake, Iowa, Marquette, Sauk | 27 min |
| Jun 12, 5:56 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MKX | Fond du Lac | 34 min |
| Jun 12, 6:13 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MKX | Columbia, Dane, Dodge, Green Lake, Iowa | 32 min |
| Jun 12, 6:21 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MKX | Columbia, Dodge, Fond du Lac, Green Lake, Marquette | 39 min |
| Jun 12, 6:31 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MKX | Dane, Lafayette | 29 min |
| Jun 12, 6:47 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | MKX | Fond du Lac | 118 min |
| Jun 12, 6:52 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MKX | Dodge, Fond du Lac, Ozaukee, Sheboygan, Washington | 53 min |
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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.