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Wind Advisory 7, NWS Twin Cities, MN

October 25, 201713 counties in Minnesota

NWS Twin Cities, MN issued this wind advisory at Oct 25, 2017, 2:45 PM CDT for 13 counties in Minnesota. It took effect at Oct 26, 2017, 12:00 PM CDT. It was in force for 30 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Oct 25, 2017, 2:45 PM CDT (19:45 UTC)
In effect from
Oct 26, 2017, 12:00 PM CDT
Expired
Oct 27, 2017, 6:00 PM CDT
In force
30 hr
Issued by
NWS Twin Cities, MN

Counties Brown County, MN, Chippewa County, MN, Douglas County, MN, Kandiyohi County, MN, Lac qui Parle County, MN, Martin County, MN, Pope County, MN, Redwood County, MN, Renville County, MN, Stevens County, MN, Swift County, MN, Watonwan County, MN, Yellow Medicine County, MN

The radar

The Minneapolis radar (KMPX), 139 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 19:47 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, 7.8 hours before the alert went out and 136 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 2017-10-25Temperature 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 2017-10-25The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 214 square meters per square second.1939587897117136156Sfc1 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
1404 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
101 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
214 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
235 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

376 
WWUS73 KMPX 251945
NPWMPX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
245 PM CDT Wed Oct 25 2017

MNZ041-047-048-054>056-064-073-260345-
/O.NEW.KMPX.WI.Y.0007.171026T1700Z-171027T0000Z/
Douglas-Stevens-Pope-Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-Yellow Medicine-
Redwood-
Including the cities of Alexandria, Morris, Glenwood, Madison, 
Benson, Montevideo, Granite Falls, and Redwood Falls
245 PM CDT Wed Oct 25 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 7 PM CDT THURSDAY...

The National Weather Service in Twin Cities/Chanhassen has issued
a Wind Advisory, which is in effect from noon to 7 PM CDT
Thursday. 

* TIMING...Gusty northwest winds developing Thursday afternoon.

* WINDS...Northwest winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts 40 to 45 mph. 
 
* IMPACTS...Unsecured, light objects may be blown around. Driving
  may be difficult, especially 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.

&&

$$
11 follow-up statements
025 
WWUS73 KMPX 260154
NPWMPX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
854 PM CDT Wed Oct 25 2017

MNZ041-047-048-054>056-064-073-261000-
/O.CON.KMPX.WI.Y.0007.171026T1700Z-171027T0000Z/
Douglas-Stevens-Pope-Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-Yellow Medicine-
Redwood-
Including the cities of Alexandria, Morris, Glenwood, Madison, 
Benson, Montevideo, Granite Falls, and Redwood Falls
854 PM CDT Wed Oct 25 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 7 PM CDT
THURSDAY...

* TIMING...Gusty northwest winds developing Thursday afternoon.

* WINDS...Northwest winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts 40 to 45 mph.

* IMPACTS...Unsecured, light objects may be blown around. 
  Driving may be difficult, especially 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.

&&

$$

Borghoff
545 
WWUS73 KMPX 260914
NPWMPX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
414 AM CDT Thu Oct 26 2017

MNZ057-065-261715-
/O.EXB.KMPX.WI.Y.0007.171026T1700Z-171027T0600Z/
Kandiyohi-Renville-
Including the cities of Willmar and Olivia
414 AM CDT Thu Oct 26 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 1 AM CDT FRIDAY...

The National Weather Service in Twin Cities/Chanhassen has issued
a Wind Advisory, which is in effect from noon today to 1 AM CDT
Friday. 

* TIMING...Gusty northwest winds developing Thursday afternoon.

* WINDS...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts 40 to 45 mph.

* IMPACTS...Unsecured, light objects may be blown around. 
  Driving may be difficult, especially 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.

&&

$$

MNZ047-054-261715-
/O.EXT.KMPX.WI.Y.0007.171026T1700Z-171027T1200Z/
Stevens-Lac Qui Parle-
Including the cities of Morris and Madison
414 AM CDT Thu Oct 26 2017

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 7 AM CDT
FRIDAY...

* TIMING...Gusty northwest winds developing Thursday afternoon.

* WINDS...Northwest winds 30 to 35 mph with gusts 40 to 50 mph.

* IMPACTS...Unsecured, light objects may be blown around. 
  Driving may be difficult, especially 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.

&&

$$

MNZ055-056-064-073-261715-
/O.EXT.KMPX.WI.Y.0007.171026T1700Z-171027T0600Z/
Swift-Chippewa-Yellow Medicine-Redwood-
Including the cities of Benson, Montevideo, Granite Falls, 
and Redwood Falls
414 AM CDT Thu Oct 26 2017

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 1 AM CDT
FRIDAY...

* TIMING...Gusty northwest winds developing Thursday afternoon.

* WINDS...Northwest winds 30 to 35 mph with gusts 40 to 50 mph.

* IMPACTS...Unsecured, light objects may be blown around. 
  Driving may be difficult, especially 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.

&&

$$

MNZ041-048-261715-
/O.CON.KMPX.WI.Y.0007.171026T1700Z-171027T0000Z/
Douglas-Pope-
Including the cities of Alexandria and Glenwood
414 AM CDT Thu Oct 26 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 7 PM CDT
THIS EVENING...

* TIMING...Gusty northwest winds developing Thursday afternoon.

* WINDS...Northwest winds 30 to 35 mph with gusts 40 to 50 mph.

* IMPACTS...Unsecured, light objects may be blown around. 
  Driving may be difficult, especially 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.

&&

$$
058 
WWUS73 KMPX 261611
NPWMPX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
1111 AM CDT Thu Oct 26 2017

MNZ047-054-270015-
/O.CON.KMPX.WI.Y.0007.171026T1700Z-171027T1200Z/
Stevens-Lac Qui Parle-
Including the cities of Morris and Madison
1111 AM CDT Thu Oct 26 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT FRIDAY...

* TIMING...Gusty northwest winds through the afternoon.

* WINDS...Northwest winds 30 to 35 mph with gusts 40 to 50 mph.

* IMPACTS...Unsecured, light objects may be blown around. 
  Driving may be difficult, especially 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.

&&

$$

MNZ041-048-270000-
/O.CON.KMPX.WI.Y.0007.171026T1700Z-171027T0000Z/
Douglas-Pope-
Including the cities of Alexandria and Glenwood
1111 AM CDT Thu Oct 26 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* TIMING...Gusty northwest winds through the afternoon.

* WINDS...Northwest winds 30 to 35 mph with gusts 40 to 50 mph.

* IMPACTS...Unsecured, light objects may be blown around. 
  Driving may be difficult, especially 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.

&&

$$

MNZ055>057-064-065-073-270015-
/O.CON.KMPX.WI.Y.0007.171026T1700Z-171027T0600Z/
Swift-Chippewa-Kandiyohi-Yellow Medicine-Renville-Redwood-
Including the cities of Benson, Montevideo, Willmar, 
Granite Falls, Olivia, and Redwood Falls
1111 AM CDT Thu Oct 26 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CDT FRIDAY...

* TIMING...Gusty northwest winds into this evening.

* WINDS...Northwest winds 30 to 35 mph with gusts 40 to 50 mph.

* IMPACTS...Unsecured, light objects may be blown around. 
  Driving may be difficult, especially 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.

&&

$$
288 
WWUS73 KMPX 262009
NPWMPX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
309 PM CDT Thu Oct 26 2017

MNZ047-054-270415-
/O.CON.KMPX.WI.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-171027T1200Z/
Stevens-Lac Qui Parle-
Including the cities of Morris and Madison
309 PM CDT Thu Oct 26 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT FRIDAY...

* TIMING...Gusty northwest winds through the afternoon.

* WINDS...Northwest winds 30 to 35 mph with gusts 40 to 50 mph.

* IMPACTS...Unsecured, light objects may be blown around. 
  Driving may be difficult, especially 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.

&&

$$

MNZ041-048-270000-
/O.CON.KMPX.WI.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-171027T0000Z/
Douglas-Pope-
Including the cities of Alexandria and Glenwood
309 PM CDT Thu Oct 26 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* TIMING...Gusty northwest winds through the afternoon.

* WINDS...Northwest winds 30 to 35 mph with gusts 40 to 50 mph.

* IMPACTS...Unsecured, light objects may be blown around. 
  Driving may be difficult, especially 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.

&&

$$

MNZ055>057-064-065-073-270415-
/O.CON.KMPX.WI.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-171027T0600Z/
Swift-Chippewa-Kandiyohi-Yellow Medicine-Renville-Redwood-
Including the cities of Benson, Montevideo, Willmar, 
Granite Falls, Olivia, and Redwood Falls
309 PM CDT Thu Oct 26 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CDT FRIDAY...

* TIMING...Gusty northwest winds into this evening.

* WINDS...Northwest winds 30 to 35 mph with gusts 40 to 50 mph.

* IMPACTS...Unsecured, light objects may be blown around. 
  Driving may be difficult, especially 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.

&&

$$
073 
WWUS73 KMPX 270349
NPWMPX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
1049 PM CDT Thu Oct 26 2017

...Wind Advisory for portions of West Central Minnesota 
through tonight...

.Strong northwest winds will persist tonight as intense low
pressure moves across northern Minnesota. There will be a few
brief periods of snow, and visibilities will be poor due to the
strong wind.

MNZ047-054-271200-
/O.CON.KMPX.WI.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-171027T1200Z/
Stevens-Lac Qui Parle-
Including the cities of Morris and Madison
1049 PM CDT Thu Oct 26 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT FRIDAY...

* TIMING...Gusty northwest winds through tonight.

* WINDS...Northwest winds 30 to 35 mph with gusts 40 to 50 mph.

* IMPACTS...Unsecured, light objects may be blown around. 
  Driving may be difficult, especially 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.

&&

$$

MNZ055>057-064-065-073-270600-
/O.CON.KMPX.WI.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-171027T0600Z/
Swift-Chippewa-Kandiyohi-Yellow Medicine-Renville-Redwood-
Including the cities of Benson, Montevideo, Willmar, 
Granite Falls, Olivia, and Redwood Falls
1049 PM CDT Thu Oct 26 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CDT FRIDAY...

* TIMING...The strong winds will continue overnight, but the wind
  advisory will change to a winter weather advisory at 1 am, as
  more snow moves into the area.

* WINDS...Northwest winds 30 to 35 mph with gusts 40 to 50 mph.

* IMPACTS...Unsecured, light objects may be blown around. 
  Driving may be difficult, especially 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.

&&

$$
tdk
110 
WWUS73 KMPX 270846
NPWMPX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
346 AM CDT Fri Oct 27 2017

...Wind Advisory for portions of West Central Minnesota through
tonight...

.Strong northwest winds will persist tonight as intense low
pressure moves across northern Minnesota. There will be a few
brief periods of snow, and visibilities will be poor due to the
strong wind.

MNZ047-054-271700-
/O.EXT.KMPX.WI.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-171027T1700Z/
Stevens-Lac Qui Parle-
Including the cities of Morris and Madison
346 AM CDT Fri Oct 27 2017

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

* TIMING...Gusty northwest winds through tonight.

* WINDS...Northwest winds 30 to 35 mph with gusts 40 to 50 mph.

* IMPACTS...Unsecured, light objects may be blown around. 
  Driving may be difficult, especially 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.

&&

$$
018 
WWUS73 KMPX 270928
NPWMPX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
428 AM CDT Fri Oct 27 2017

...Wind Advisory for portions of West Central Minnesota through
Friday...

.Strong northwest winds will persist tonight as intense low
pressure moves across northern Minnesota. There will be a few
brief periods of snow, and visibilities will be poor due to the
strong wind, but snowfall amounts will be light in the Wind
Advisory area.

MNZ041-048-055>057-064-065-271700-
/O.NEW.KMPX.WI.Y.0008.171027T0928Z-171027T1700Z/
Douglas-Pope-Swift-Chippewa-Kandiyohi-Yellow Medicine-Renville-
Including the cities of Alexandria, Glenwood, Benson, Montevideo,
Willmar, Granite Falls, and Olivia
428 AM CDT Fri Oct 27 2017

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

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

* TIMING...now through noon today.

* WINDS...Northwest winds 30 to 35 mph with gusts 40 to 50 mph.

* IMPACTS...Unsecured, light objects may be blown around. 
  Driving may be difficult, especially 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.

&&

$$

MNZ073-271730-
/O.NEW.KMPX.WI.Y.0008.171027T0928Z-171028T0000Z/
Redwood-
Including the city of Redwood Falls
428 AM CDT Fri Oct 27 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Twin Cities/Chanhassen has issued
a Wind Advisory, which is in effect until 7 PM CDT this evening. 

* TIMING...now through 7PM tonight.

* WINDS...Northwest winds 30 to 35 mph with gusts 40 to 50 mph.

* IMPACTS...Unsecured, light objects may be blown around. 
  Driving may be difficult, especially 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.

&&

$$

MNZ074-082-091-271730-
/O.EXB.KMPX.WI.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-171028T0000Z/
Brown-Watonwan-Martin-
Including the cities of New Ulm, St James, and Fairmont
428 AM CDT Fri Oct 27 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Twin Cities/Chanhassen has issued
a Wind Advisory, which is in effect until 7 PM CDT this evening. 

* TIMING...now through 7PM tonight.

* WINDS...Northwest winds 30 to 35 mph with gusts 40 to 50 mph.

* IMPACTS...Unsecured, light objects may be blown around. 
  Driving may be difficult, especially 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.

&&

$$

MNZ047-054-271700-
/O.CON.KMPX.WI.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-171027T1700Z/
Stevens-Lac Qui Parle-
Including the cities of Morris and Madison
428 AM CDT Fri Oct 27 2017

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

* TIMING...now through noon today.

* WINDS...Northwest winds 30 to 35 mph with gusts 40 to 50 mph.

* IMPACTS...Unsecured, light objects may be blown around. 
  Driving may be difficult, especially 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.

&&

$$
653 
WWUS73 KMPX 271449
NPWMPX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
949 AM CDT Fri Oct 27 2017

MNZ041-048-055>057-064-065-271900-
/O.EXT.KMPX.WI.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-171027T1900Z/
Douglas-Pope-Swift-Chippewa-Kandiyohi-Yellow Medicine-Renville-
Including the cities of Alexandria, Glenwood, Benson, Montevideo,
Willmar, Granite Falls, and Olivia
949 AM CDT Fri Oct 27 2017

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON...

* TIMING...now through 2 PM today.

* WINDS...Northwest winds 30 to 35 mph with gusts 40 to 50 mph.

* IMPACTS...Unsecured, light objects may be blown around. 
  Driving may be difficult, especially 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.

&&

$$

MNZ047-054-271900-
/O.EXT.KMPX.WI.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-171027T1900Z/
Stevens-Lac Qui Parle-
Including the cities of Morris and Madison
949 AM CDT Fri Oct 27 2017

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON...

* TIMING...now through 2 PM today.

* WINDS...Northwest winds 30 to 35 mph with gusts 40 to 50 mph.

* IMPACTS...Unsecured, light objects may be blown around. 
  Driving may be difficult, especially 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.

&&

$$

MNZ074-082-091-272300-
/O.CON.KMPX.WI.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-171028T0000Z/
Brown-Watonwan-Martin-
Including the cities of New Ulm, St James, and Fairmont
949 AM CDT Fri Oct 27 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* TIMING...now through 7 PM tonight.

* WINDS...Northwest winds 30 to 35 mph with gusts 40 to 50 mph.

* IMPACTS...Unsecured, light objects may be blown around. 
  Driving may be difficult, especially 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.

&&

$$

MNZ073-272300-
/O.CON.KMPX.WI.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-171028T0000Z/
Redwood-
Including the city of Redwood Falls
949 AM CDT Fri Oct 27 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* TIMING...now through 7 PM tonight.

* WINDS...Northwest winds 30 to 35 mph with gusts 40 to 50 mph.

* IMPACTS...Unsecured, light objects may be blown around. 
  Driving may be difficult, especially 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.

&&

$$
769 
WWUS73 KMPX 271831
NPWMPX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
131 PM CDT Fri Oct 27 2017

MNZ041-048-055>057-064-065-272000-
/O.EXT.KMPX.WI.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-171027T2000Z/
Douglas-Pope-Swift-Chippewa-Kandiyohi-Yellow Medicine-Renville-
Including the cities of Alexandria, Glenwood, Benson, Montevideo,
Willmar, Granite Falls, and Olivia
131 PM CDT Fri Oct 27 2017

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON...

* TIMING...now through 3 PM today.

* WINDS...Northwest winds 30 to 35 mph with gusts 40 to 50 mph.

* IMPACTS...Unsecured, light objects may be blown around. 
  Driving may be difficult, especially 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.

&&

$$

MNZ047-054-272000-
/O.EXT.KMPX.WI.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-171027T2000Z/
Stevens-Lac Qui Parle-
Including the cities of Morris and Madison
131 PM CDT Fri Oct 27 2017

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON...

* TIMING...now through 3 PM today.

* WINDS...Northwest winds 30 to 35 mph with gusts 40 to 50 mph.

* IMPACTS...Unsecured, light objects may be blown around. 
  Driving may be difficult, especially 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.

&&

$$

MNZ074-082-091-280000-
/O.CON.KMPX.WI.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-171028T0000Z/
Brown-Watonwan-Martin-
Including the cities of New Ulm, St James, and Fairmont
131 PM CDT Fri Oct 27 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* TIMING...now through 7 PM tonight.

* WINDS...Northwest winds 30 to 35 mph with gusts 40 to 50 mph.

* IMPACTS...Unsecured, light objects may be blown around. 
  Driving may be difficult, especially 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.

&&

$$

MNZ073-280000-
/O.CON.KMPX.WI.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-171028T0000Z/
Redwood-
Including the city of Redwood Falls
131 PM CDT Fri Oct 27 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* TIMING...now through 7 PM tonight.

* WINDS...Northwest winds 30 to 35 mph with gusts 40 to 50 mph.

* IMPACTS...Unsecured, light objects may be blown around. 
  Driving may be difficult, especially 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.

&&

$$
662 
WWUS73 KMPX 271944
NPWMPX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
244 PM CDT Fri Oct 27 2017

MNZ041-048-055>057-064-065-272045-
/O.EXP.KMPX.WI.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-171027T2000Z/
Douglas-Pope-Swift-Chippewa-Kandiyohi-Yellow Medicine-Renville-
Including the cities of Alexandria, Glenwood, Benson, Montevideo,
Willmar, Granite Falls, and Olivia
244 PM CDT Fri Oct 27 2017

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 3 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON...

Wind speeds have diminished across much of west central Minnesota.
Therefore, the Wind Advisory will be allowed to expire.

$$

MNZ047-054-272045-
/O.EXP.KMPX.WI.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-171027T2000Z/
Stevens-Lac Qui Parle-
Including the cities of Morris and Madison
244 PM CDT Fri Oct 27 2017

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 3 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON...

Wind speeds have diminished across much of west central Minnesota.
Therefore, the Wind Advisory will be allowed to expire.

$$

MNZ074-082-091-280000-
/O.CON.KMPX.WI.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-171028T0000Z/
Brown-Watonwan-Martin-
Including the cities of New Ulm, St James, and Fairmont
244 PM CDT Fri Oct 27 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* TIMING...now through 7 PM tonight.

* WINDS...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts 45 mph.

* IMPACTS...Unsecured, light objects may be blown around. 
  Driving may be difficult, especially 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.

&&

$$

MNZ073-280000-
/O.CON.KMPX.WI.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-171028T0000Z/
Redwood-
Including the city of Redwood Falls
244 PM CDT Fri Oct 27 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* TIMING...now through 7 PM tonight.

* WINDS...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts 45 mph.

* IMPACTS...Unsecured, light objects may be blown around. 
  Driving may be difficult, especially 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.

&&

$$
063 
WWUS73 KMPX 272300
NPWMPX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
600 PM CDT Fri Oct 27 2017

MNZ074-082-091-280000-
/O.CAN.KMPX.WI.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-171028T0000Z/
Brown-Watonwan-Martin-
Including the cities of New Ulm, St James, and Fairmont
600 PM CDT Fri Oct 27 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

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

Winds have subsided, therefore the advisory is cancelled.

$$

MNZ073-280000-
/O.CAN.KMPX.WI.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-171028T0000Z/
Redwood-
Including the city of Redwood Falls
600 PM CDT Fri Oct 27 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

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

Winds have subsided, therefore the advisory is cancelled.

$$

Borghoff

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Wind Advisories in Minnesota, 2017Every wind advisory in 2017

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.