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Wind Advisory 4, NWS Twin Cities, MN

June 10, 201711 counties in Minnesota

NWS Twin Cities, MN issued this wind advisory at Jun 10, 2017, 9:25 AM CDT for 11 counties in Minnesota. It was in force for 7 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jun 10, 2017, 9:25 AM CDT (14:25 UTC)
Expired
Jun 10, 2017, 4:00 PM CDT
In force
7 hr
Issued by
NWS Twin Cities, MN

Counties Blue Earth County, MN, Brown County, MN, Faribault County, MN, Le Sueur County, MN, Martin County, MN, Nicollet County, MN, Redwood County, MN, Renville County, MN, Sibley County, MN, Watonwan County, MN, Yellow Medicine County, MN

The radar

The Minneapolis radar (KMPX), 103 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 14:28 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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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, 2.4 hours before the alert went out and 101 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 2017-06-10Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 54 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 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 2017-06-10The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 458 square meters per square second.193958Sfc1 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
54 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-569 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
1518 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
47 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
458 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
424 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
-0.1

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The text

As transmitted.

217 
WWUS73 KMPX 101425
NPWMPX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
925 AM CDT Sat Jun 10 2017

MNZ067-074>076-082-083-091-092-102100-
/O.NEW.KMPX.WI.Y.0004.170610T1425Z-170610T2100Z/
/O.EXT.KMPX.HT.Y.0001.170610T1425Z-170611T0100Z/
Sibley-Brown-Nicollet-Le Sueur-Watonwan-Blue Earth-Martin-
Faribault-
Including the cities of Gaylord, New Ulm, St Peter, Le Sueur, 
St James, Mankato, Fairmont, and Blue Earth
925 AM CDT Sat Jun 10 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON...
...HEAT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Twin Cities/Chanhassen has issued
a Wind Advisory, which is in effect until 4 PM CDT this
afternoon. 

* TIMING...Strong winds through the mid afternoon hours today.
  Dangerous heat index values through early this evening.

* WINDS...Sustained winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts to near 50 mph.

* TEMPERATURE...Highs will reach the mid to upper 90s with dew 
  points in the low to mid 60s. The combination of these two 
  parameters will produce heat index values of 96 to 101 degrees. 

* IMPACTS...Due to the strong winds, loose lightweight outdoor
  objects can be blown around easily. In addition, driving may be
  hazardous for high profile vehicles. Due to the dangerous heat 
  index values today, there will be a risk for heat illness for 
  those who are active outdoors. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Heat Advisory means that a period of hot temperatures is
expected. The combination of hot temperatures and high humidity
will combine to create a situation in which heat illnesses are
possible. Drink plenty of fluids...stay in an air-conditioned
room...stay out of the sun...and check up on relatives and
neighbors.

Take extra precautions...if you work or spend time outside. When
possible...reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear light weight and loose fitting clothing when
possible and drink plenty of water. Do not leave anyone,
particularly children and pets, left alone in closed vehicles for
any amount of time.

To reduce risk during outdoor work...the occupational safety and
health administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks
in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by
heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke
is an emergency...call 9 1 1.

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.

&&

$$

MNZ064-065-073-102100-
/O.NEW.KMPX.WI.Y.0004.170610T1425Z-170610T2100Z/
Yellow Medicine-Renville-Redwood-
Including the cities of Granite Falls, Olivia, and Redwood Falls
925 AM CDT Sat Jun 10 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON...

The National Weather Service in Twin Cities/Chanhassen has issued
a Wind Advisory, which is in effect until 4 PM CDT this
afternoon. 

* TIMING...Strong winds through the mid afternoon hours today.

* WINDS...Sustained winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts to near 50 mph.

* IMPACTS...Loose lightweight outdoor objects can be blown around
  easily. In addition, driving may be hazardous for high profile 
  vehicles.

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.

&&

$$

MNZ051-059>063-066-068>070-077-084-102100-
/O.EXT.KMPX.HT.Y.0001.170610T1425Z-170611T0100Z/
Sherburne-Wright-Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-Washington-McLeod-Carver-
Scott-Dakota-Rice-Waseca-
Including the cities of Elk River, Monticello, Minneapolis, 
Blaine, St Paul, Stillwater, Hutchinson, Chaska, Shakopee, 
Hastings, Faribault, and Waseca
925 AM CDT Sat Jun 10 2017

...HEAT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* TEMPERATURE...Highs will reach the mid to upper 90s with dew 
  points in the low to mid 60s. The combination of these two 
  parameters will produce heat index values of 96 to 101 
  degrees. 

* IMPACTS...There will be a risk for heat illness for those who 
  are active outdoors. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Heat Advisory means that a period of hot temperatures is
expected. The combination of hot temperatures and high humidity
will combine to create a situation in which heat illnesses are
possible. Drink plenty of fluids...stay in an air-conditioned
room...stay out of the sun...and check up on relatives and
neighbors.

Take extra precautions...if you work or spend time outside. When
possible...reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear light weight and loose fitting clothing when
possible and drink plenty of water. Do not leave anyone,
particularly children and pets, left alone in closed vehicles for
any amount of time.

To reduce risk during outdoor work...the occupational safety and
health administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks
in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by
heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke
is an emergency...call 9 1 1.

&&

$$
1 follow-up statement
610 
WWUS73 KMPX 102043
NPWMPX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
343 PM CDT Sat Jun 10 2017

MNZ067-074>076-082-083-091-092-110100-
/O.EXP.KMPX.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-170610T2100Z/
/O.CON.KMPX.HT.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-170611T0100Z/
Sibley-Brown-Nicollet-Le Sueur-Watonwan-Blue Earth-Martin-
Faribault-
Including the cities of Gaylord, New Ulm, St Peter, Le Sueur, 
St James, Mankato, Fairmont, and Blue Earth
343 PM CDT Sat Jun 10 2017

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING...
...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 4 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON...

Wind speeds have steadily diminished in southwestern and south
central Minnesota with the passage of the cold front. Therefore,
the wind advisory will be allowed to expire at 4 PM CDT.

The heat advisory remains in effect for much of east central
through south central Minnesota until 8 pm CDT this evening.

* TEMPERATURE...Highs will reach the mid to upper 90s with dew  
  points in the low to mid 60s. The combination of these two  
  parameters will produce heat index values of 96 to 101 degrees.

* IMPACTS...There will be a risk for heat illness for those who 
  are active outdoors. 

&&


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Heat Advisory means that a period of hot temperatures is
expected. The combination of hot temperatures and high humidity
will combine to create a situation in which heat illnesses are
possible. Drink plenty of fluids...stay in an air-conditioned
room...stay out of the sun...and check up on relatives and
neighbors.

   Take extra precautions...if you work or spend time outside.
When possible...reschedule strenuous activities to early morning
or evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and
heat stroke. Wear light weight and loose fitting clothing when
possible and drink plenty of water. Do not leave anyone,
particularly children and pets, left alone in closed vehicles for
any amount of time.

   To reduce risk during outdoor work...the occupational safety
and health administration recommends scheduling frequent rest
breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome
by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location.   Heat
stroke is an emergency...call 9 1 1.

&&

$$

MNZ064-065-073-102145-
/O.EXP.KMPX.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-170610T2100Z/
Yellow Medicine-Renville-Redwood-
Including the cities of Granite Falls, Olivia, and Redwood Falls
343 PM CDT Sat Jun 10 2017

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

Wind speeds have steadily diminished in southwestern and south
central Minnesota with the passage of the cold front. Therefore,
the wind advisory will be allowed to expire at 4 PM CDT.

$$

MNZ051-059>063-066-068>070-077-084-110100-
/O.CON.KMPX.HT.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-170611T0100Z/
Sherburne-Wright-Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-Washington-McLeod-Carver-
Scott-Dakota-Rice-Waseca-
Including the cities of Elk River, Monticello, Minneapolis, 
Blaine, St Paul, Stillwater, Hutchinson, Chaska, Shakopee, 
Hastings, Faribault, and Waseca
343 PM CDT Sat Jun 10 2017

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* TEMPERATURE...Highs will reach the mid to upper 90s with dew 
  points in the low to mid 60s. The combination of these two 
  parameters will produce heat index values of 96 to 101 
  degrees. 

* IMPACTS...There will be a risk for heat illness for those who 
  are active outdoors. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Heat Advisory means that a period of hot temperatures is
expected. The combination of hot temperatures and high humidity
will combine to create a situation in which heat illnesses are
possible. Drink plenty of fluids...stay in an air-conditioned
room...stay out of the sun...and check up on relatives and
neighbors.

Take extra precautions...if you work or spend time outside. When
possible...reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear light weight and loose fitting clothing when
possible and drink plenty of water. Do not leave anyone,
particularly children and pets, left alone in closed vehicles for
any amount of time.

To reduce risk during outdoor work...the occupational safety and
health administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks
in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by
heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke
is an emergency...call 9 1 1.

&&

$$

The office that day

Everything else NWS Twin Cities, MN issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jun 9, 8:03 PM CDTHeat AdvisoryMPXAnoka, Blue Earth, Brown, Carver, Dakota, Faribault and 14 more24 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.