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Wind Advisory 3, NWS Twin Cities, MN

March 8, 201716 counties in Minnesota; 9 counties in Wisconsin

NWS Twin Cities, MN issued this wind advisory at Mar 8, 2017, 2:23 AM CST for 16 counties in Minnesota; 9 counties in Wisconsin. It was in force for 14 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Mar 8, 2017, 2:23 AM CST (08:23 UTC)
Expired
Mar 8, 2017, 4:00 PM CST
In force
14 hr
Issued by
NWS Twin Cities, MN
All 25 counties

Blue Earth County, MN, Brown County, MN, Chisago County, MN, Dakota County, MN, Freeborn County, MN, Goodhue County, MN, Kanabec County, MN, Le Sueur County, MN, Nicollet County, MN, Redwood County, MN, Rice County, MN, Scott County, MN, Sibley County, MN, Steele County, MN, Waseca County, MN, Watonwan County, MN, Barron County, WI, Chippewa County, WI, Dunn County, WI, Eau Claire County, WI, Pepin County, WI, Pierce County, WI, Polk County, WI, Rusk County, WI, Saint Croix County, WI

The radar

The Minneapolis radar (KMPX), 44 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 08:23 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 00:00Z, 8.4 hours before the alert went out and 47 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 00:00Z on 2017-03-08Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 26 joules per kilogram.LCLEL10008507005003002001001 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 00:00Z on 2017-03-08The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 153 square meters per square second.19395878Sfc1 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
26 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-2 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
2237 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
51 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
153 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
195 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.2

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The text

As transmitted.

831 
WWUS73 KMPX 080823
NPWMPX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
223 AM CST Wed Mar 8 2017

...Windy conditions through noon today...

.Strong winds with gusts near or above 45 mph will be possible  
through noon today. The winds will finally taper off this 
afternoon with light winds expected by this evening.

MNZ045-053-067-069-070-073>078-082>085-093-WIZ014>016-023>028-
081630-
/O.NEW.KMPX.WI.Y.0003.170308T0823Z-170308T1800Z/
Kanabec-Chisago-Sibley-Scott-Dakota-Redwood-Brown-Nicollet-
Le Sueur-Rice-Goodhue-Watonwan-Blue Earth-Waseca-Steele-Freeborn-
Polk-Barron-Rusk-St. Croix-Pierce-Dunn-Pepin-Chippewa-Eau Claire-
Including the cities of Mora, Center City, Gaylord, Shakopee, 
Hastings, Redwood Falls, New Ulm, St Peter, Le Sueur, Faribault, 
Red Wing, St James, Mankato, Waseca, Owatonna, Albert Lea, 
Osceola, Rice Lake, Ladysmith, Hudson, River Falls, Prescott, 
Menomonie, Durand, Chippewa Falls, and Eau Claire
223 AM CST Wed Mar 8 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY...

The National Weather Service in Twin Cities/Chanhassen has issued
a Wind Advisory, which is in effect until noon CST today. 

* TIMING...now through noon today.

* WINDS...gusts near or above 45 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.

&&

$$

MNZ041>044-047>052-054>066-068-081630-
/O.EXT.KMPX.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-170308T1800Z/
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-Carver-
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, and Chaska
223 AM CST Wed Mar 8 2017

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY...

* TIMING...gusty winds continuing through Wednesday morning.

* WINDS...gusts near or above 45 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.

&&

$$

jrb
3 follow-up statements
676 
WWUS73 KMPX 081734
NPWMPX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
1134 AM CST Wed Mar 8 2017

...Windy conditions into the afternoon...

.Strong winds with gusts near 45 mph will be possible through 
4 pm across east central Minnesota and west central Wisconsin. 
The winds will finally taper off by early evening.

MNZ043-044-049>052-058>063-066-068-082200-
/O.EXT.KMPX.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-170308T2200Z/
Morrison-Mille Lacs-Stearns-Benton-Sherburne-Isanti-Meeker-Wright-
Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-Washington-McLeod-Carver-
Including the cities of Little Falls, Princeton, St Cloud, Foley,
Elk River, Cambridge, Litchfield, Monticello, Minneapolis, 
Blaine, St Paul, Stillwater, Hutchinson, and Chaska
1134 AM CST Wed Mar 8 2017

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM CST THIS AFTERNOON...

* TIMING...gusty winds continuing 4 pm.

* WINDS...gusts near 45 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.

&&

$$

MNZ045-053-067-069-070-075>078-083>085-093-WIZ014>016-023>028-
082200-
/O.EXT.KMPX.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-170308T2200Z/
Kanabec-Chisago-Sibley-Scott-Dakota-Nicollet-Le Sueur-Rice-
Goodhue-Blue Earth-Waseca-Steele-Freeborn-Polk-Barron-Rusk-
St. Croix-Pierce-Dunn-Pepin-Chippewa-Eau Claire-
Including the cities of Mora, Center City, Gaylord, Shakopee, 
Hastings, St Peter, Le Sueur, Faribault, Red Wing, Mankato, 
Waseca, Owatonna, Albert Lea, Osceola, Rice Lake, Ladysmith, 
Hudson, River Falls, Prescott, Menomonie, Durand, Chippewa Falls,
and Eau Claire
1134 AM CST Wed Mar 8 2017

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM CST THIS AFTERNOON...

* TIMING...now through 4 pm.

* WINDS...gusts near 45 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.

&&

$$

MNZ041-042-047-048-054>057-064-065-081845-
/O.CON.KMPX.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-170308T1800Z/
Douglas-Todd-Stevens-Pope-Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-Kandiyohi-
Yellow Medicine-Renville-
Including the cities of Alexandria, Long Prairie, Morris, 
Glenwood, Madison, Benson, Montevideo, Willmar, Granite Falls, 
and Olivia
1134 AM CST Wed Mar 8 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY...

* TIMING...gusty winds slowly diminishing this afternoon.

* WINDS...gusts near 45 mph through noon.

* 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.

&&

$$

MNZ073-074-082-081845-
/O.CON.KMPX.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-170308T1800Z/
Redwood-Brown-Watonwan-
Including the cities of Redwood Falls, New Ulm, and St James
1134 AM CST Wed Mar 8 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY...

* TIMING...now through noon today.

* WINDS...gusts near or above 35 mph...diminishing this afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$
935 
WWUS73 KMPX 081810
NPWMPX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
1210 PM CST Wed Mar 8 2017

...Windy conditions into the afternoon...

.Strong winds with gusts near 45 mph will be possible through
4 pm across east central Minnesota and west central Wisconsin.
The winds will finally taper off by early evening.

MNZ041-042-047-048-054>057-064-065-081915-
/O.EXP.KMPX.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-170308T1800Z/
Douglas-Todd-Stevens-Pope-Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-Kandiyohi-
Yellow Medicine-Renville-
Including the cities of Alexandria, Long Prairie, Morris, 
Glenwood, Madison, Benson, Montevideo, Willmar, Granite Falls, 
and Olivia
1210 PM CST Wed Mar 8 2017

...WIND ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...



$$

MNZ073-074-082-081915-
/O.EXP.KMPX.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-170308T1800Z/
Redwood-Brown-Watonwan-
Including the cities of Redwood Falls, New Ulm, and St James
1210 PM CST Wed Mar 8 2017

...WIND ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...



$$

MNZ045-053-067-069-070-075>078-083>085-093-WIZ014>016-023>028-
082200-
/O.CON.KMPX.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-170308T2200Z/
Kanabec-Chisago-Sibley-Scott-Dakota-Nicollet-Le Sueur-Rice-
Goodhue-Blue Earth-Waseca-Steele-Freeborn-Polk-Barron-Rusk-
St. Croix-Pierce-Dunn-Pepin-Chippewa-Eau Claire-
Including the cities of Mora, Center City, Gaylord, Shakopee, 
Hastings, St Peter, Le Sueur, Faribault, Red Wing, Mankato, 
Waseca, Owatonna, Albert Lea, Osceola, Rice Lake, Ladysmith, 
Hudson, River Falls, Prescott, Menomonie, Durand, Chippewa Falls,
and Eau Claire
1210 PM CST Wed Mar 8 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM CST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* TIMING...now through 4 pm.

* WINDS...gusts 40 to 45 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.

&&

$$

MNZ043-044-049>052-058>063-066-068-082200-
/O.CON.KMPX.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-170308T2200Z/
Morrison-Mille Lacs-Stearns-Benton-Sherburne-Isanti-Meeker-Wright-
Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-Washington-McLeod-Carver-
Including the cities of Little Falls, Princeton, St Cloud, Foley,
Elk River, Cambridge, Litchfield, Monticello, Minneapolis, 
Blaine, St Paul, Stillwater, Hutchinson, and Chaska
1210 PM CST Wed Mar 8 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM CST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* TIMING...gusty winds continuing through 4 pm.

* WINDS...gusts 40 to 45 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.

&&

$$
899 
WWUS73 KMPX 082154
NPWMPX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
354 PM CST Wed Mar 8 2017

.Winds will continue to diminish this afternoon and through
the evening. 

MNZ045-053-067-069-070-075>078-083>085-093-WIZ014>016-023>028-
082300-
/O.EXP.KMPX.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-170308T2200Z/
Kanabec-Chisago-Sibley-Scott-Dakota-Nicollet-Le Sueur-Rice-
Goodhue-Blue Earth-Waseca-Steele-Freeborn-Polk-Barron-Rusk-
St. Croix-Pierce-Dunn-Pepin-Chippewa-Eau Claire-
Including the cities of Mora, Center City, Gaylord, Shakopee, 
Hastings, St Peter, Le Sueur, Faribault, Red Wing, Mankato, 
Waseca, Owatonna, Albert Lea, Osceola, Rice Lake, Ladysmith, 
Hudson, River Falls, Prescott, Menomonie, Durand, Chippewa Falls,
and Eau Claire
354 PM CST Wed Mar 8 2017

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 4 PM CST THIS AFTERNOON...

$$

MNZ043-044-049>052-058>063-066-068-082300-
/O.EXP.KMPX.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-170308T2200Z/
Morrison-Mille Lacs-Stearns-Benton-Sherburne-Isanti-Meeker-Wright-
Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-Washington-McLeod-Carver-
Including the cities of Little Falls, Princeton, St Cloud, Foley,
Elk River, Cambridge, Litchfield, Monticello, Minneapolis, 
Blaine, St Paul, Stillwater, Hutchinson, and Chaska
354 PM CST Wed Mar 8 2017

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 4 PM CST THIS AFTERNOON...

$$

Nearby

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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.