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High Wind Watch 1, NWS Twin Cities, MN

March 5, 201742 counties in Minnesota; Pierce County, Polk County, Saint Croix County, Wisconsin

NWS Twin Cities, MN issued this high wind watch at Mar 5, 2017, 2:42 PM CST for 42 counties in Minnesota; Pierce County, Polk County, Saint Croix County, Wisconsin. It took effect at Mar 7, 2017, 9:00 AM CST. It was in force for .

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Mar 5, 2017, 2:42 PM CST (20:42 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 7, 2017, 9:00 AM CST
Expired
Mar 7, 2017, 2:26 AM CST
In force
Issued by
NWS Twin Cities, MN
All 45 counties

Anoka County, MN, Benton County, MN, Blue Earth County, MN, Brown County, MN, Carver County, MN, Chippewa County, MN, Chisago County, MN, Dakota County, MN, Douglas County, MN, Faribault County, MN, Freeborn County, MN, Goodhue County, MN, Hennepin County, MN, Isanti County, MN, Kanabec County, MN, Kandiyohi County, MN, Lac qui Parle County, MN, Le Sueur County, MN, Martin County, MN, McLeod County, MN, Meeker County, MN, Mille Lacs County, MN, Morrison County, MN, Nicollet County, MN, Pope County, MN, Ramsey County, MN, Redwood County, MN, Renville County, MN, Rice County, MN, Scott County, MN, Sherburne County, MN, Sibley County, MN, Stearns County, MN, Steele County, MN, Stevens County, MN, Swift County, MN, Todd County, MN, Waseca County, MN, Washington County, MN, Watonwan County, MN, Wright County, MN, Yellow Medicine County, MN, Pierce County, WI, Polk County, WI, Saint Croix County, WI

The radar

The Minneapolis radar (KMPX), 41 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:43 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

Minneapolis, MN (KMPX), launched 12:00Z, 8.7 hours before the alert went out and 39 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, Minneapolis, MN at 12:00Z on 2017-03-05Temperature 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, Minneapolis, MN at 12:00Z on 2017-03-05The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 604 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
963 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
52 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
604 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
623 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

154 
WWUS73 KMPX 052042
NPWMPX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
242 PM CST Sun Mar 5 2017

...Strong Winds Expected Tuesday...

MNZ041-047-048-054>057-064-065-067-073>075-082-083-091-092-060600-
/O.NEW.KMPX.HW.A.0001.170307T1500Z-170308T0300Z/
Douglas-Stevens-Pope-Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-Kandiyohi-
Yellow Medicine-Renville-Sibley-Redwood-Brown-Nicollet-Watonwan-
Blue Earth-Martin-Faribault-
Including the cities of Alexandria, Morris, Glenwood, Madison, 
Benson, Montevideo, Willmar, Granite Falls, Olivia, Gaylord, 
Redwood Falls, New Ulm, St Peter, St James, Mankato, Fairmont, 
and Blue Earth
242 PM CST Sun Mar 5 2017

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH TUESDAY
EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Twin Cities/Chanhassen has issued
a High Wind Watch, which is in effect from Tuesday morning
through Tuesday evening. 

* TIMING...From late morning Tuesday into Tuesday evening. The
  strongest winds are expected Tuesday afternoon. Strong wind
  gusts are also expected Monday afternoon and Monday night, but 
  are not expected to be as widespread or strong as on Tuesday.

* WINDS...Sustained west winds of 35 to 40 mph with gusts to 60 
  mph.

* IMPACTS...Branches could be broken, and some trees could come
  down. Power outages are possible. Lighter weight outdoor 
  objects could be relocated. Driving may be difficult, 
  particularly on north/south oriented roads.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Watch means there is the potential for a hazardous
high wind event. Sustained winds of at least 40 mph...or gusts of
58 mph or stronger may occur. Continue to monitor the latest
forecasts.

&&

$$
3 follow-up statements
078 
WWUS73 KMPX 061004
NPWMPX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
404 AM CST Mon Mar 6 2017

MNZ084-085-093-062100-
/O.NEW.KMPX.WI.Y.0002.170306T1600Z-170307T1500Z/
/O.EXA.KMPX.HW.A.0001.170307T1500Z-170308T0300Z/
Waseca-Steele-Freeborn-
Including the cities of Waseca, Owatonna, and Albert Lea
404 AM CST Mon Mar 6 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 9 AM CST
TUESDAY...
...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH TUESDAY
EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Twin Cities/Chanhassen has issued
a Wind Advisory, which is in effect from 10 AM this morning to
9 AM CST Tuesday. A High Wind Watch has also been issued. This
High Wind Watch is in effect from Tuesday morning through Tuesday
evening. 

* TIMING/WINDS...south winds will increase this morning with gusts
  of 45 mph this afternoon. A cold front will push through this
  evening with winds becoming southwest and increasing for a time
  with gusts of 60 mph possible. After a relative lull in
  intensity overnight, west winds will increase again Tuesday
  morning with gusts of 60 mph possible through early evening. 

* IMPACTS...Tree damage and power outages are possible. Unsecured,
  lighter objects will be blown around. Driving may be difficult,
  particularly on east/west roads today and north/south roads
  Tuesday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Watch means there is the potential for a hazardous
high wind event. Sustained winds of at least 40 mph...or gusts of
58 mph or stronger may occur. Continue to monitor the latest
forecasts.

A Wind Advisory means that wind gusts in excess of 45 mph are
expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult...
especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

MNZ074-075-082-083-091-092-062100-
/O.NEW.KMPX.WI.Y.0002.170306T1600Z-170307T1500Z/
/O.CON.KMPX.HW.A.0001.170307T1500Z-170308T0300Z/
Brown-Nicollet-Watonwan-Blue Earth-Martin-Faribault-
Including the cities of New Ulm, St Peter, St James, Mankato, 
Fairmont, and Blue Earth
404 AM CST Mon Mar 6 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 9 AM CST
TUESDAY...
...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH
TUESDAY EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Twin Cities/Chanhassen has issued
a Wind Advisory, which is in effect from 10 AM this morning to
9 AM CST Tuesday. 

* TIMING/WINDS...south winds will increase this morning with gusts
  of 45 mph this afternoon. A cold front will push through this
  evening with winds becoming southwest and increasing for a time
  with gusts of 60 mph possible. After a relative lull in
  intensity overnight, west winds will increase again Tuesday
  morning with gusts of 60 mph possible through early evening. 

* IMPACTS...Tree damage and power outages are possible. Unsecured,
  lighter objects will be blown around. Driving may be difficult,
  particularly on east/west roads today and north/south roads
  Tuesday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Watch means there is the potential for a hazardous
high wind event. Sustained winds of at least 40 mph...or gusts of
58 mph or stronger may occur. Continue to monitor the latest
forecasts.

A Wind Advisory means that wind gusts in excess of 45 mph are
expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult...
especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

MNZ047-054>056-064-065-073-062100-
/O.NEW.KMPX.WI.Y.0002.170306T2100Z-170307T1500Z/
/O.CON.KMPX.HW.A.0001.170307T1500Z-170308T0300Z/
Stevens-Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-Yellow Medicine-Renville-
Redwood-
Including the cities of Morris, Madison, Benson, Montevideo, 
Granite Falls, Olivia, and Redwood Falls
404 AM CST Mon Mar 6 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 9 AM CST
TUESDAY...
...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH
TUESDAY EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Twin Cities/Chanhassen has issued
a Wind Advisory, which is in effect from 3 PM this afternoon to
9 AM CST Tuesday. 

* TIMING/WINDS...south winds will increase this afternoon with
  gusts of 45 mph. A cold front will push through this evening
  with winds becoming southwest and increasing for a time with
  gusts of 60 mph possible. After a relative lull in intensity
  overnight, west winds will increase again Tuesday morning with
  gusts of 60 mph possible through early evening. 

* IMPACTS...Tree damage and power outages are possible. Unsecured,
  lighter objects will be blown around. Driving may be difficult,
  particularly on east/west roads today and north/south roads 
  Tuesday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Watch means there is the potential for a hazardous
high wind event. Sustained winds of at least 40 mph...or gusts of
58 mph or stronger may occur. Continue to monitor the latest
forecasts.

A Wind Advisory means that wind gusts in excess of 45 mph are
expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult...
especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

MNZ041-048-057-067-062100-
/O.NEW.KMPX.WI.Y.0002.170307T0100Z-170307T1500Z/
/O.CON.KMPX.HW.A.0001.170307T1500Z-170308T0300Z/
Douglas-Pope-Kandiyohi-Sibley-
Including the cities of Alexandria, Glenwood, Willmar, 
and Gaylord
404 AM CST Mon Mar 6 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM CST
TUESDAY...
...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH
TUESDAY EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Twin Cities/Chanhassen has issued
a Wind Advisory, which is in effect from 7 PM this evening to
9 AM CST Tuesday. 

* TIMING/WINDS...A cold front will push through this evening with
  winds becoming southwest and increasing for a time with gusts of
  60 mph possible. After a relative lull in intensity overnight,
  west winds will increase again Tuesday morning with gusts of 60
  mph possible through early evening. 

* IMPACTS...Tree damage and power outages are possible. Unsecured,
  lighter objects will be blown around. Driving may be difficult,
  particularly on north/south roads.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Watch means there is the potential for a hazardous
high wind event. Sustained winds of at least 40 mph...or gusts of
58 mph or stronger may occur. Continue to monitor the latest
forecasts.

A Wind Advisory means that wind gusts in excess of 45 mph are
expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult...
especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

MNZ042>045-049>053-058>063-066-068>070-076>078-WIZ014-023-024-
062100-
/O.NEW.KMPX.WI.Y.0002.170307T0100Z-170307T1500Z/
/O.EXA.KMPX.HW.A.0001.170307T1500Z-170308T0300Z/
Todd-Morrison-Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Stearns-Benton-Sherburne-Isanti-
Chisago-Meeker-Wright-Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-Washington-McLeod-
Carver-Scott-Dakota-Le Sueur-Rice-Goodhue-Polk-St. Croix-Pierce-
Including the cities of Long Prairie, Little Falls, Princeton, 
Mora, St Cloud, Foley, Elk River, Cambridge, Center City, 
Litchfield, Monticello, Minneapolis, Blaine, St Paul, Stillwater,
Hutchinson, Chaska, Shakopee, Hastings, Le Sueur, Faribault, 
Red Wing, Osceola, Hudson, River Falls, and Prescott
404 AM CST Mon Mar 6 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM CST
TUESDAY...
...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH TUESDAY
EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Twin Cities/Chanhassen has issued
a Wind Advisory, which is in effect from 7 PM this evening to
9 AM CST Tuesday. A High Wind Watch has also been issued. This
High Wind Watch is in effect from Tuesday morning through Tuesday
evening. 

* TIMING/WINDS...A cold front will push through this evening with
  winds becoming southwest and increasing for a time with gusts of
  55 mph possible. After a relative lull in intensity overnight,
  west winds will increase again Tuesday morning with gusts of 60
  mph possible through early evening. 

* IMPACTS...Tree damage and power outages are possible. Unsecured,
  lighter objects will be blown around. Driving may be difficult,
  particularly on north/south roads.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Watch means there is the potential for a hazardous
high wind event. Sustained winds of at least 40 mph...or gusts of
58 mph or stronger may occur. Continue to monitor the latest
forecasts.

A Wind Advisory means that wind gusts in excess of 45 mph are
expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult...
especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

BORGHOFF
795 
WWUS73 KMPX 062053
NPWMPX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
253 PM CST Mon Mar 6 2017

MNZ045-053-WIZ014-023-024-070500-
/O.CAN.KMPX.HW.A.0001.170307T1500Z-170308T0300Z/
/O.EXT.KMPX.WI.Y.0002.170307T1200Z-170308T0000Z/
Kanabec-Chisago-Polk-St. Croix-Pierce-
Including the cities of Mora, Center City, Osceola, Hudson, 
River Falls, and Prescott
253 PM CST Mon Mar 6 2017

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM CST TUESDAY...
...HIGH WIND WATCH IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Twin Cities/Chanhassen has
cancelled the High Wind Watch. 

* TIMING/WINDS...A cold front will push through this evening with
  winds becoming southwest and increasing for a time with gusts 40 mph
  possible. After a relative lull in intensity overnight, west 
  winds will increase again Tuesday morning with gusts of 45 mph 
  possible through early evening. 

* IMPACTS...Tree damage and power outages are possible. 
  Unsecured, lighter objects will be blown around. Driving may 
  be difficult, particularly on north/south roads. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that wind gusts in excess of 45 mph are
expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult...
especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

WIZ015-016-025>028-070500-
/O.EXB.KMPX.WI.Y.0002.170307T1200Z-170308T0000Z/
Barron-Rusk-Dunn-Pepin-Chippewa-Eau Claire-
Including the cities of Rice Lake, Ladysmith, Menomonie, Durand, 
Chippewa Falls, and Eau Claire
253 PM CST Mon Mar 6 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM CST TUESDAY...

The National Weather Service in Twin Cities/Chanhassen has issued
a Wind Advisory, which is in effect from 6 AM to 6 PM CST
Tuesday. 

* TIMING/WINDS...A cold front will push through this evening 
  with winds becoming southwest and increasing for a time with 
  gusts of 40 mph possible. After a relative lull in intensity 
  overnight, west winds will increase again Tuesday morning with 
  gusts of 45 mph possible through early evening. 

* IMPACTS...Tree damage and power outages are possible. 
  Unsecured, lighter objects will be blown around. Driving may 
  be difficult, particularly on north/south roads. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that wind gusts in excess of 45 mph are
expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult...
especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

MNZ074-075-082>085-091>093-070500-
/O.CON.KMPX.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-170307T1500Z/
/O.CON.KMPX.HW.A.0001.170307T1500Z-170308T0300Z/
Brown-Nicollet-Watonwan-Blue Earth-Waseca-Steele-Martin-Faribault-
Freeborn-
Including the cities of New Ulm, St Peter, St James, Mankato, 
Waseca, Owatonna, Fairmont, Blue Earth, and Albert Lea
253 PM CST Mon Mar 6 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST TUESDAY...
...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH
TUESDAY EVENING...

* TIMING/WINDS...A cold front will push through this evening with winds 
  becoming southwest and increasing for a time with gusts of 45 mph possible. 
  After a relative lull in intensity overnight, west winds will increase again 
  Tuesday morning with gusts of 60 mph possible through early evening. 

* IMPACTS...Tree damage and power outages are possible. 
  Unsecured, lighter objects will be blown around. Driving may 
  be difficult, particularly on east/west roads today and 
  north/south roads Tuesday. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Watch means there is the potential for a hazardous
high wind event. Sustained winds of at least 40 mph...or gusts of
58 mph or stronger may occur. Continue to monitor the latest
forecasts.

A Wind Advisory means that wind gusts in excess of 45 mph are
expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult...
especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

MNZ047-054>056-064-065-073-070500-
/O.CON.KMPX.WI.Y.0002.170306T2100Z-170307T1500Z/
/O.CON.KMPX.HW.A.0001.170307T1500Z-170308T0300Z/
Stevens-Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-Yellow Medicine-Renville-
Redwood-
Including the cities of Morris, Madison, Benson, Montevideo, 
Granite Falls, Olivia, and Redwood Falls
253 PM CST Mon Mar 6 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST TUESDAY...
...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH
TUESDAY EVENING...

* TIMING/WINDS...A cold front will push through this evening 
  with winds becoming southwest and increasing for a time with 
  gusts of 45 mph possible. After a relative lull in intensity 
  overnight, west winds will increase again Tuesday morning with 
  gusts of 60 mph possible through early evening. 

* IMPACTS...Tree damage and power outages are possible. 
  Unsecured, lighter objects will be blown around. Driving may 
  be difficult, particularly on east/west roads today and 
  north/south roads Tuesday. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Watch means there is the potential for a hazardous
high wind event. Sustained winds of at least 40 mph...or gusts of
58 mph or stronger may occur. Continue to monitor the latest
forecasts.

A Wind Advisory means that wind gusts in excess of 45 mph are
expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult...
especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

MNZ041>044-048>052-057>063-066>070-076>078-070500-
/O.CON.KMPX.WI.Y.0002.170307T0100Z-170307T1500Z/
/O.CON.KMPX.HW.A.0001.170307T1500Z-170308T0300Z/
Douglas-Todd-Morrison-Mille Lacs-Pope-Stearns-Benton-Sherburne-
Isanti-Kandiyohi-Meeker-Wright-Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-Washington-
McLeod-Sibley-Carver-Scott-Dakota-Le Sueur-Rice-Goodhue-
Including the cities of Alexandria, Long Prairie, Little Falls, 
Princeton, Glenwood, St Cloud, Foley, Elk River, Cambridge, 
Willmar, Litchfield, Monticello, Minneapolis, Blaine, St Paul, 
Stillwater, Hutchinson, Gaylord, Chaska, Shakopee, Hastings, 
Le Sueur, Faribault, and Red Wing
253 PM CST Mon Mar 6 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM
CST TUESDAY...
...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH
TUESDAY EVENING...

* TIMING/WINDS...A cold front will push through this evening 
  with winds becoming southwest and increasing for a time with 
  gusts of 45 mph possible. After a relative lull in intensity 
  overnight, west winds will increase again Tuesday morning with 
  gusts of 60 mph possible through early evening. 

* IMPACTS...Tree damage and power outages are possible. 
  Unsecured, lighter objects will be blown around. Driving may 
  be difficult, particularly on north/south roads. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Watch means there is the potential for a hazardous
high wind event. Sustained winds of at least 40 mph...or gusts of
58 mph or stronger may occur. Continue to monitor the latest
forecasts.

A Wind Advisory means that wind gusts in excess of 45 mph are
expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult...
especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$
951 
WWUS73 KMPX 070826
NPWMPX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
226 AM CST Tue Mar 7 2017

MNZ041>044-047>052-054>070-073>078-082>085-091>093-072100-
/O.CAN.KMPX.HW.A.0001.170307T1500Z-170308T0300Z/
/O.EXT.KMPX.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-170308T0600Z/
Douglas-Todd-Morrison-Mille Lacs-Stevens-Pope-Stearns-Benton-
Sherburne-Isanti-Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-Kandiyohi-Meeker-
Wright-Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-Washington-Yellow Medicine-Renville-
McLeod-Sibley-Carver-Scott-Dakota-Redwood-Brown-Nicollet-Le Sueur-
Rice-Goodhue-Watonwan-Blue Earth-Waseca-Steele-Martin-Faribault-
Freeborn-
Including the cities of Alexandria, Long Prairie, Little Falls, 
Princeton, Morris, Glenwood, St Cloud, Foley, Elk River, 
Cambridge, Madison, Benson, Montevideo, Willmar, Litchfield, 
Monticello, Minneapolis, Blaine, St Paul, Stillwater, 
Granite Falls, Olivia, Hutchinson, Gaylord, Chaska, Shakopee, 
Hastings, Redwood Falls, New Ulm, St Peter, Le Sueur, Faribault, 
Red Wing, St James, Mankato, Waseca, Owatonna, Fairmont, 
Blue Earth, and Albert Lea
226 AM CST Tue Mar 7 2017

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT...
...HIGH WIND WATCH IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Twin Cities/Chanhassen has
cancelled the High Wind Watch. 

* TIMING...the strongest winds are expected this afternoon. 

* WINDS...west 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.

* IMPACTS...Unsecured, lighter objects will be blown around.
  Driving may be difficult, particularly on north/south roads. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that wind gusts in excess of 45 mph are
expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult...
especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

MNZ045-053-WIZ014>016-023>028-072100-
/O.CON.KMPX.WI.Y.0002.170307T1200Z-170308T0000Z/
Kanabec-Chisago-Polk-Barron-Rusk-St. Croix-Pierce-Dunn-Pepin-
Chippewa-Eau Claire-
Including the cities of Mora, Center City, Osceola, Rice Lake, 
Ladysmith, Hudson, River Falls, Prescott, Menomonie, Durand, 
Chippewa Falls, and Eau Claire
226 AM CST Tue Mar 7 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM
CST THIS EVENING...

* TIMING...the strongest winds are expected this afternoon. 

* WINDS...west 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* IMPACTS...Unsecured, lighter objects will be blown around.
  Driving may be difficult, particularly on north/south roads. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that wind gusts in excess of 45 mph are
expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult...
especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

Borghoff

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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.