Alert archive / Wisconsin / Wind Advisories in 2017
Wind Advisory 2, NWS Milwaukee, WI
NWS Milwaukee, WI issued this wind advisory at Mar 6, 2017, 2:53 PM CST for 20 counties in Wisconsin. It took effect at Mar 7, 2017, 3:00 AM CST. It was in force for 30 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Mar 6, 2017, 2:53 PM CST (20:53 UTC)
- In effect from
- Mar 7, 2017, 3:00 AM CST
- Expired
- Mar 8, 2017, 9:08 AM CST
- In force
- 30 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Milwaukee, WI
Counties Columbia County, WI, Dane County, WI, Dodge County, WI, Fond du Lac County, WI, Green County, WI, Green Lake County, WI, Iowa County, WI, Jefferson County, WI, Kenosha County, WI, Lafayette County, WI, Marquette County, WI, Milwaukee County, WI, Ozaukee County, WI, Racine County, WI, Rock County, WI, Sauk County, WI, Sheboygan County, WI, Walworth County, WI, Washington County, WI, Waukesha County, WI
The radar
The Milwaukee radar (KMKX), 31 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:55 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, 8.9 hours before the alert went out and 157 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
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 639 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 29 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 111 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 164 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
772 WWUS73 KMKX 062053 NPWMKX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI 253 PM CST Mon Mar 6 2017 ...Strong Southwest Winds Tuesday... .In the wake of a cold front tracking through Wisconsin tonight, strong southwest winds will develop by mid to late morning and continue through the late afternoon. Winds will increase rapidly on Tuesday with gusts during the afternoon in the 35 to 45 mph range. Winds will die down Tuesday night, with even stronger winds expected on Wednesday. Another wind advisory will likely be needed for Wednesday. WIZ046-047-051-052-056>060-062>072-070500- /O.NEW.KMKX.WI.Y.0002.170307T1400Z-170308T0000Z/ Marquette-Green Lake-Fond Du Lac-Sheboygan-Sauk-Columbia-Dodge- Washington-Ozaukee-Iowa-Dane-Jefferson-Waukesha-Milwaukee- Lafayette-Green-Rock-Walworth-Racine-Kenosha- Including the cities of Montello, Westfield, Oxford, Neshkoro, Endeavor, Berlin, Princeton, Markesan, Fond Du Lac, Plymouth, Sheboygan Falls, Howards Grove, Oostburg, Baraboo, Reedsburg, Prairie Du Sac, Sauk City, Portage, Columbus, Lake Wisconsin, Lodi, Beaver Dam, Waupun, Mayville, West Bend, Germantown, Hartford, Mequon, Cedarburg, Grafton, Dodgeville, Mineral Point, Barneveld, Madison, Watertown, Fort Atkinson, Jefferson, Waukesha, Brookfield, New Berlin, Menomonee Falls, Muskego, West Allis, Wauwatosa, Greenfield, Franklin, Oak Creek, South Milwaukee, Cudahy, Darlington, Shullsburg, Benton, Belmont, Argyle, Blanchardville, Monroe, Brodhead, Janesville, Beloit, Whitewater, Delavan, Elkhorn, Lake Geneva, East Troy, Racine, and Kenosha 253 PM CST Mon Mar 6 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 6 PM CST TUESDAY... The National Weather Service in Milwaukee/Sullivan has issued a Wind Advisory...which is in effect from 8 AM to 6 PM CST Tuesday. * TIMING...Mid morning through the afternoon on Tuesday. * WINDS...Southwest 20 to 30 mph, gusting to 35 to 45 mph. * IMPACTS...Winds this strong can make driving difficult... especially for high profile vehicles. Secure small objects, like garbage cans, as they will blow around easily. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means that winds of 35 mph are expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult...especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$
7 follow-up statements
635 WWUS73 KMKX 070345 NPWMKX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI 945 PM CST Mon Mar 6 2017 ...Strong Southwest Winds Tuesday... .In the wake of a cold front tracking through Wisconsin tonight, strong southwest winds will develop by mid to late morning and continue through the late afternoon. Winds will increase rapidly on Tuesday with gusts during the afternoon in the 35 to 45 mph range. Winds will die down Tuesday night, with even stronger winds expected on Wednesday. Another wind advisory will likely be needed for Wednesday. WIZ046-047-051-052-056>060-062>072-071145- /O.CON.KMKX.WI.Y.0002.170307T1400Z-170308T0000Z/ Marquette-Green Lake-Fond Du Lac-Sheboygan-Sauk-Columbia-Dodge- Washington-Ozaukee-Iowa-Dane-Jefferson-Waukesha-Milwaukee- Lafayette-Green-Rock-Walworth-Racine-Kenosha- Including the cities of Montello, Westfield, Oxford, Neshkoro, Endeavor, Berlin, Princeton, Markesan, Fond Du Lac, Plymouth, Sheboygan Falls, Howards Grove, Oostburg, Baraboo, Reedsburg, Prairie Du Sac, Sauk City, Portage, Columbus, Lake Wisconsin, Lodi, Beaver Dam, Waupun, Mayville, West Bend, Germantown, Hartford, Mequon, Cedarburg, Grafton, Dodgeville, Mineral Point, Barneveld, Madison, Watertown, Fort Atkinson, Jefferson, Waukesha, Brookfield, New Berlin, Menomonee Falls, Muskego, West Allis, Wauwatosa, Greenfield, Franklin, Oak Creek, South Milwaukee, Cudahy, Darlington, Shullsburg, Benton, Belmont, Argyle, Blanchardville, Monroe, Brodhead, Janesville, Beloit, Whitewater, Delavan, Elkhorn, Lake Geneva, East Troy, Racine, and Kenosha 945 PM CST Mon Mar 6 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 6 PM CST TUESDAY... a Wind Advisory remains in effect from 8 AM to 6 PM CST Tuesday. * TIMING...Mid morning through the afternoon on Tuesday. * WINDS...Southwest 20 to 30 mph, gusting to 35 to 45 mph. * IMPACTS...Winds this strong can make driving difficult... especially for high profile vehicles. Secure small objects, like garbage cans, as they will blow around easily. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means that winds of 35 mph are expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult...especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ DDV
806 WWUS73 KMKX 070830 NPWMKX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI 230 AM CST Tue Mar 7 2017 ...Strong Southwest Winds Today... .In the wake of a cold front tracking through Wisconsin tonight, strong southwest winds will occur and continue through the late afternoon. Winds will gust in the 35 to 45 mph range. Winds will die down Tuesday night, with even stronger winds expected on Wednesday. Another wind advisory will likely be needed for Wednesday. WIZ046-047-051-052-056>060-062>072-071630- /O.EXT.KMKX.WI.Y.0002.170307T0900Z-170308T0000Z/ Marquette-Green Lake-Fond Du Lac-Sheboygan-Sauk-Columbia-Dodge- Washington-Ozaukee-Iowa-Dane-Jefferson-Waukesha-Milwaukee- Lafayette-Green-Rock-Walworth-Racine-Kenosha- Including the cities of Montello, Westfield, Oxford, Neshkoro, Endeavor, Berlin, Princeton, Markesan, Fond Du Lac, Plymouth, Sheboygan Falls, Howards Grove, Oostburg, Baraboo, Reedsburg, Prairie Du Sac, Sauk City, Portage, Columbus, Lake Wisconsin, Lodi, Beaver Dam, Waupun, Mayville, West Bend, Germantown, Hartford, Mequon, Cedarburg, Grafton, Dodgeville, Mineral Point, Barneveld, Madison, Watertown, Fort Atkinson, Jefferson, Waukesha, Brookfield, New Berlin, Menomonee Falls, Muskego, West Allis, Wauwatosa, Greenfield, Franklin, Oak Creek, South Milwaukee, Cudahy, Darlington, Shullsburg, Benton, Belmont, Argyle, Blanchardville, Monroe, Brodhead, Janesville, Beloit, Whitewater, Delavan, Elkhorn, Lake Geneva, East Troy, Racine, and Kenosha 230 AM CST Tue Mar 7 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... The Wind Advisory is now in effect until 6 PM CST this evening. * TIMING...Through the afternoon on Tuesday. * WINDS...Southwest 20 to 30 mph, gusting to 35 to 45 mph. * IMPACTS...Winds this strong can make driving difficult... especially for high profile vehicles. Secure small objects, like garbage cans, as they will blow around easily. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means that winds of 35 mph are expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult...especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ Hentz
090 WWUS73 KMKX 071518 NPWMKX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI 918 AM CST Tue Mar 7 2017 ...Strong Southwest Winds Today... .In the wake of a cold front, strong southwest winds will occur and continue through the late afternoon. Winds will gust in the 35 to 45 mph range. Winds will die down a bit tonight, with even stronger winds expected on Wednesday. Another wind advisory will likely be needed for Wednesday. WIZ046-047-051-052-056>060-062>072-072330- /O.CON.KMKX.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-170308T0000Z/ Marquette-Green Lake-Fond Du Lac-Sheboygan-Sauk-Columbia-Dodge- Washington-Ozaukee-Iowa-Dane-Jefferson-Waukesha-Milwaukee- Lafayette-Green-Rock-Walworth-Racine-Kenosha- Including the cities of Montello, Westfield, Oxford, Neshkoro, Endeavor, Berlin, Princeton, Markesan, Fond Du Lac, Plymouth, Sheboygan Falls, Howards Grove, Oostburg, Baraboo, Reedsburg, Prairie Du Sac, Sauk City, Portage, Columbus, Lake Wisconsin, Lodi, Beaver Dam, Waupun, Mayville, West Bend, Germantown, Hartford, Mequon, Cedarburg, Grafton, Dodgeville, Mineral Point, Barneveld, Madison, Watertown, Fort Atkinson, Jefferson, Waukesha, Brookfield, New Berlin, Menomonee Falls, Muskego, West Allis, Wauwatosa, Greenfield, Franklin, Oak Creek, South Milwaukee, Cudahy, Darlington, Shullsburg, Benton, Belmont, Argyle, Blanchardville, Monroe, Brodhead, Janesville, Beloit, Whitewater, Delavan, Elkhorn, Lake Geneva, East Troy, Racine, and Kenosha 918 AM CST Tue Mar 7 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... A Wind Advisory remains in effect until 6 PM CST this evening. * TIMING...Through the afternoon. * WINDS...Southwest 20 to 30 mph, gusting to 35 to 45 mph. * IMPACTS...Winds this strong can make driving difficult... especially for high profile vehicles. Secure small objects, like garbage cans, as they will blow around easily. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means that winds of 35 mph are expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult...especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ Collar
647 WWUS73 KMKX 071624 NPWMKX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI 1024 AM CST Tue Mar 7 2017 ...Strong Southwest Winds Today, Strong West Winds Wednesday... .In the wake of a cold front, strong southwest winds will occur and continue through the late afternoon. Winds will gust in the 35 to 45 mph range. There will be a lull in the stronger winds for a time tonight, however stronger winds are expected to ramp back up later tonight through Wednesday. Thus the Wind Advisory has been extended through Wednesday. WIZ046-047-051-052-056>060-062>072-080030- /O.EXT.KMKX.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-170309T0100Z/ Marquette-Green Lake-Fond Du Lac-Sheboygan-Sauk-Columbia-Dodge- Washington-Ozaukee-Iowa-Dane-Jefferson-Waukesha-Milwaukee- Lafayette-Green-Rock-Walworth-Racine-Kenosha- Including the cities of Montello, Westfield, Oxford, Neshkoro, Endeavor, Berlin, Princeton, Markesan, Fond Du Lac, Plymouth, Sheboygan Falls, Howards Grove, Oostburg, Baraboo, Reedsburg, Prairie Du Sac, Sauk City, Portage, Columbus, Lake Wisconsin, Lodi, Beaver Dam, Waupun, Mayville, West Bend, Germantown, Hartford, Mequon, Cedarburg, Grafton, Dodgeville, Mineral Point, Barneveld, Madison, Watertown, Fort Atkinson, Jefferson, Waukesha, Brookfield, New Berlin, Menomonee Falls, Muskego, West Allis, Wauwatosa, Greenfield, Franklin, Oak Creek, South Milwaukee, Cudahy, Darlington, Shullsburg, Benton, Belmont, Argyle, Blanchardville, Monroe, Brodhead, Janesville, Beloit, Whitewater, Delavan, Elkhorn, Lake Geneva, East Troy, Racine, and Kenosha 1024 AM CST Tue Mar 7 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CST WEDNESDAY... The Wind Advisory is now in effect until 7 PM CST Wednesday. * TIMING...Through early Wednesday evening. * WINDS...Southwest 20 to 30 mph, gusting to 35 to 45 mph today. A brief lull is expected tonight then west winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts of 40 to 50 mph possible on Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Winds this strong can make driving difficult... especially for high profile vehicles. Secure small objects, like garbage cans, as they will blow around easily. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means that winds of 35 mph are expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult...especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ Collar
085 WWUS73 KMKX 080255 NPWMKX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI 855 PM CST Tue Mar 7 2017 ...STRONG WINDS AGAIN WEDNESDAY... .A tight pressure gradient between low pressure to the north and high pressure to the south will keep gusty winds going through Wednesday. After showers exit later this evening, there will be a lull in the stronger winds for a time tonight, however stronger winds are expected to ramp back up later tonight into Wednesday morning. WIZ046-047-051-052-056>060-062>072-081100- /O.CON.KMKX.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-170309T0100Z/ Marquette-Green Lake-Fond Du Lac-Sheboygan-Sauk-Columbia-Dodge- Washington-Ozaukee-Iowa-Dane-Jefferson-Waukesha-Milwaukee- Lafayette-Green-Rock-Walworth-Racine-Kenosha- Including the cities of Montello, Westfield, Oxford, Neshkoro, Endeavor, Berlin, Princeton, Markesan, Fond Du Lac, Plymouth, Sheboygan Falls, Howards Grove, Oostburg, Baraboo, Reedsburg, Prairie Du Sac, Sauk City, Portage, Columbus, Lake Wisconsin, Lodi, Beaver Dam, Waupun, Mayville, West Bend, Germantown, Hartford, Mequon, Cedarburg, Grafton, Dodgeville, Mineral Point, Barneveld, Madison, Watertown, Fort Atkinson, Jefferson, Waukesha, Brookfield, New Berlin, Menomonee Falls, Muskego, West Allis, Wauwatosa, Greenfield, Franklin, Oak Creek, South Milwaukee, Cudahy, Darlington, Shullsburg, Benton, Belmont, Argyle, Blanchardville, Monroe, Brodhead, Janesville, Beloit, Whitewater, Delavan, Elkhorn, Lake Geneva, East Troy, Racine, and Kenosha 855 PM CST Tue Mar 7 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CST WEDNESDAY... a Wind Advisory remains in effect until 7 PM CST Wednesday. * TIMING...Somewhat lighter winds tonight, becoming strong again late tonight into Wednesday morning. Strong winds will then persist into the afternoon. * WINDS...Southwest at 15 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph overnight, becoming west at 25 to 35 mph with gusts of 40 to 50 mph on Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Winds this strong can make driving difficult... especially for high profile vehicles. Secure small objects, like garbage cans, as they will blow around easily. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means that winds of 35 mph are expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult...especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ DDV
330 WWUS73 KMKX 080914 NPWMKX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI 314 AM CST Wed Mar 8 2017 ...VERY STRONG WINDS AGAIN TODAY... .A tight pressure gradient between intense low pressure over Canada and high pressure to the south will bring very strong gusty winds again today. The winds will diminish first in south central Wisconsin late this afternoon and then in the east by early evening, as high pressure begins to move in from the Northern Plains. WIZ046-047-051-052-056>060-062>072-081715- /O.CON.KMKX.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-170309T0100Z/ Marquette-Green Lake-Fond Du Lac-Sheboygan-Sauk-Columbia-Dodge- Washington-Ozaukee-Iowa-Dane-Jefferson-Waukesha-Milwaukee- Lafayette-Green-Rock-Walworth-Racine-Kenosha- Including the cities of Montello, Westfield, Oxford, Neshkoro, Endeavor, Berlin, Princeton, Markesan, Fond Du Lac, Plymouth, Sheboygan Falls, Howards Grove, Oostburg, Baraboo, Reedsburg, Prairie Du Sac, Sauk City, Portage, Columbus, Lake Wisconsin, Lodi, Beaver Dam, Waupun, Mayville, West Bend, Germantown, Hartford, Mequon, Cedarburg, Grafton, Dodgeville, Mineral Point, Barneveld, Madison, Watertown, Fort Atkinson, Jefferson, Waukesha, Brookfield, New Berlin, Menomonee Falls, Muskego, West Allis, Wauwatosa, Greenfield, Franklin, Oak Creek, South Milwaukee, Cudahy, Darlington, Shullsburg, Benton, Belmont, Argyle, Blanchardville, Monroe, Brodhead, Janesville, Beloit, Whitewater, Delavan, Elkhorn, Lake Geneva, East Troy, Racine, and Kenosha 314 AM CST Wed Mar 8 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CST THIS EVENING... A Wind Advisory remains in effect until 7 PM CST this evening. * TIMING...The brisk winds will become strong again this morning. Strong winds will then persist into the afternoon and begin to diminish first in south central Wisconsin late in the afternoon and then in the east by early evening. * WINDS...West at 25 to 35 mph with gusts of 40 to 50 mph on Wednesday. A few 55 mph gusts possible in higher elevations. * IMPACTS...Winds this strong can make driving difficult... especially for high profile vehicles. Secure small objects, like garbage cans, as they will blow around easily. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means that winds of 35 mph are expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult...especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ Hentz
810 WWUS73 KMKX 081508 NPWMKX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI 908 AM CST Wed Mar 8 2017 ...VERY STRONG WINDS AGAIN TODAY... .A tight pressure gradient between intense low pressure over Canada and high pressure to the south will bring very strong gusty winds again today. The winds will diminish first in south central Wisconsin late this afternoon and then in the east by early evening, as high pressure begins to move in from the Northern Plains. WIZ046-047-051-052-056>060-062>072-082315- /O.UPG.KMKX.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-170309T0100Z/ /O.NEW.KMKX.HW.W.0001.170308T1508Z-170308T2300Z/ Marquette-Green Lake-Fond Du Lac-Sheboygan-Sauk-Columbia-Dodge- Washington-Ozaukee-Iowa-Dane-Jefferson-Waukesha-Milwaukee- Lafayette-Green-Rock-Walworth-Racine-Kenosha- Including the cities of Montello, Westfield, Oxford, Neshkoro, Endeavor, Berlin, Princeton, Markesan, Fond Du Lac, Plymouth, Sheboygan Falls, Howards Grove, Oostburg, Baraboo, Reedsburg, Prairie Du Sac, Sauk City, Portage, Columbus, Lake Wisconsin, Lodi, Beaver Dam, Waupun, Mayville, West Bend, Germantown, Hartford, Mequon, Cedarburg, Grafton, Dodgeville, Mineral Point, Barneveld, Madison, Watertown, Fort Atkinson, Jefferson, Waukesha, Brookfield, New Berlin, Menomonee Falls, Muskego, West Allis, Wauwatosa, Greenfield, Franklin, Oak Creek, South Milwaukee, Cudahy, Darlington, Shullsburg, Benton, Belmont, Argyle, Blanchardville, Monroe, Brodhead, Janesville, Beloit, Whitewater, Delavan, Elkhorn, Lake Geneva, East Troy, Racine, and Kenosha 908 AM CST Wed Mar 8 2017 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM CST THIS AFTERNOON... The National Weather Service in Milwaukee/Sullivan has issued a High Wind Warning...which is in effect until 5 PM CST this afternoon. The Wind Advisory is no longer in effect. * TIMING...West winds of 30 to 40 mph with some gusts 55 to 60 mph. The winds may ease a bit later this afternoon. At this time it appears the highest winds will occur from 10 AM through 3 PM. * WINDS...West at 30 to 40 with gusts of 55 to 60 mph possible. * IMPACTS...Winds this strong can make driving difficult... especially for high profile vehicles. Secure small objects, like garbage cans, as they will blow around easily. 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. && $$ Collar/Kavinsky
The office that day
Everything else NWS Milwaukee, WI issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 5, 8:57 PM CST | Gale Warning | MKX | 60 hr | |
| Mar 5, 8:57 PM CST | Small Craft Advisory | MKX | 18 hr | |
| Mar 6, 5:16 PM CST | Marine Dense Fog Advisory | MKX | 10 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.