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Wind Advisory 4, NWS Tallahassee, FL

May 1, 20178 counties in Florida; 5 counties in Alabama

NWS Tallahassee, FL issued this wind advisory at May 1, 2017, 2:26 AM CDT for 8 counties in Florida; 5 counties in Alabama. It was in force for 8 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
May 1, 2017, 2:26 AM CDT (07:26 UTC)
Expired
May 1, 2017, 10:00 AM CDT
In force
8 hr
Issued by
NWS Tallahassee, FL

Counties Coffee County, AL, Dale County, AL, Geneva County, AL, Henry County, AL, Houston County, AL, Bay County, FL, Calhoun County, FL, Franklin County, FL, Gulf County, FL, Holmes County, FL, Jackson County, FL, Walton County, FL, Washington County, FL

The radar

The Eglin Afb radar (KEVX), 44 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 07:29 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

Tallahassee Rgnl, FL (KTLH), launched 00:00Z, 7.4 hours before the alert went out and 123 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, Tallahassee Rgnl, FL at 00:00Z on 2017-05-01Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 163 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, Tallahassee Rgnl, FL at 00:00Z on 2017-05-01The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -39 square meters per square second.1939Sfc1 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
163 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-77 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
1166 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
8 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-39 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
-16 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

440 
WWUS72 KTAE 010726
NPWTAE

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
326 AM EDT Mon May 1 2017

...GUSTY WINDS EXPECTED ACROSS PORTIONS OF SOUTHEAST ALABAMA AND
THE FLORIDA PANHANDLE EARLY THIS MORNING...

.An area of strong winds across portions of southern Alabama and
the western Florida panhandle is gradually spreading eastward.
Wind gusts have been measured as high as 40 mph in Covington
county, and gusts of 40 to 50 mph are possible.

ALZ065-068-FLZ007>009-108-011200-
/O.NEW.KTAE.WI.Y.0004.170501T0726Z-170501T1200Z/
Coffee-Geneva-North Walton-Central Walton-Holmes-South Walton-
Including the cities of Battens Crossroads, Enterprise, 
Enterprise Municipal A/P, Keyton, Geneva, Geneva Municipal A/P, 
Fadette, Hartford, Ganer, Hacoda, Logan Field Municipal A/P, 
Alpine Heights, Argyle, Center Ridge, Cluster Springs, 
De Funiak Spring Airport, De Funiak Springs, Glendale, 
Eucheeanna, Pleasant Ridge, Barker Store, Leonia, New Hope, 
Bonifay, Holmes County Airport, Cobb Crossroads, Sandestin, 
Santa Rosa Beach, Turquoise Beach, Bunker, Freeport, Portland, 
and Port Washington
226 AM CDT Mon May 1 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT THIS MORNING...

The National Weather Service in Tallahassee has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect until 7 AM CDT this morning. 

* TIMING...Through the early morning hours.

* WINDS...Southerly with peak gusts of 40 to 50 mph.

* IMPACTS...The gusty winds could result in the downing of large 
  limbs, as well as blowing around loose lawn objects.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult...especially for 
high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

DVD
3 follow-up statements
447 
WWUS72 KTAE 010805
NPWTAE

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
405 AM EDT Mon May 1 2017

...GUSTY WINDS EXPECTED ACROSS PORTIONS OF SOUTHEAST ALABAMA AND
THE FLORIDA PANHANDLE EARLY THIS MORNING...

.An area of strong winds across portions of southern Alabama and
the western Florida panhandle is gradually spreading eastward.
Wind gusts have been measured as high as 40 mph in Covington
county, and gusts of 40 to 50 mph are possible.

ALZ066-067-069-FLZ010-011-011200-
/O.EXA.KTAE.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-170501T1200Z/
Dale-Henry-Houston-Washington-Jackson-
Including the cities of Asbury, Beamon, Blackwell Field A/P, 
Browns Crossroads, Daleville, Dill, Ewell, Fort Rucker, Mabson, 
Ozark, Blackwood, Headland, Headland Municipal A/P, Abbeville, 
Abbeville Municipal A/P, Lawrenceville, Screamer, Dothan, 
Ashford, Cottonwood, Crystal Lake, Poplar Head, Chipley, 
Chipley Municipal Airport, Orange Hill, Five Points, Marianna, 
Simsville, Richter Crossroads, Browntown, Graceville, Malone, 
and Sneads
305 AM CDT Mon May 1 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT THIS MORNING...

The National Weather Service in Tallahassee has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect until 7 AM CDT this morning. 

* TIMING...Through the early morning hours.

* WINDS...Southerly with peak gusts of 40 to 50 mph.

* IMPACTS...The gusty winds could result in the downing of large 
  limbs, as well as blowing around loose lawn objects. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult...especially for
high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

ALZ065-068-FLZ007>009-108-011200-
/O.CON.KTAE.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-170501T1200Z/
Coffee-Geneva-North Walton-Central Walton-Holmes-South Walton-
Including the cities of Battens Crossroads, Enterprise, 
Enterprise Municipal A/P, Keyton, Geneva, Geneva Municipal A/P, 
Fadette, Hartford, Ganer, Hacoda, Logan Field Municipal A/P, 
Alpine Heights, Argyle, Center Ridge, Cluster Springs, 
De Funiak Spring Airport, De Funiak Springs, Glendale, 
Eucheeanna, Pleasant Ridge, Barker Store, Leonia, New Hope, 
Bonifay, Holmes County Airport, Cobb Crossroads, Sandestin, 
Santa Rosa Beach, Turquoise Beach, Bunker, Freeport, Portland, 
and Port Washington
305 AM CDT Mon May 1 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT THIS MORNING...

* TIMING...Through the early morning hours.

* WINDS...Southerly with peak gusts of 40 to 50 mph.

* IMPACTS...The gusty winds could result in the downing of large 
  limbs, as well as blowing around loose lawn objects. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult...especially for
high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

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585 
WWUS72 KTAE 010956
NPWTAE

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
556 AM EDT Mon May 1 2017

...GUSTY WINDS EXPECTED ACROSS PORTIONS OF SOUTHEAST ALABAMA AND
THE FLORIDA PANHANDLE EARLY THIS MORNING...

.An area of strong winds across portions of southern Alabama and
the western Florida panhandle is gradually spreading eastward.
Wind gusts have been measured as high as 40 mph in Covington
county, and gusts of 40 to 50 mph are possible.

FLZ012-013-112-011200-
/O.EXA.KTAE.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-170501T1200Z/
Inland Bay-Calhoun-Coastal Bay-
Including the cities of Bennett, Econfina, Nixon, Youngstown, 
Abe Springs, Blountstown, Clarksville, Durham, Frink, Marysville,
Scotts Ferry, Panama City, Callaway, Cairo, Lynn Haven, 
Southport, Vicksburg, and Magnolia Beach
556 AM EDT Mon May 1 2017 /456 AM CDT Mon May 1 2017/

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT /7 AM CDT/ THIS
MORNING...

The National Weather Service in Tallahassee has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect until 8 AM EDT /7 AM CDT/ this
morning. 

* TIMING...Through the early morning hours.

* WINDS...Southerly with peak gusts of 40 to 50 mph.

* IMPACTS...The gusty winds could result in the downing of large 
  limbs, as well as blowing around loose lawn objects. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult...especially for
high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

ALZ065>069-FLZ007>011-108-011200-
/O.CON.KTAE.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-170501T1200Z/
Coffee-Dale-Henry-Geneva-Houston-North Walton-Central Walton-
Holmes-Washington-Jackson-South Walton-
Including the cities of Battens Crossroads, Enterprise, 
Enterprise Municipal A/P, Keyton, Asbury, Beamon, 
Blackwell Field A/P, Browns Crossroads, Daleville, Dill, Ewell, 
Fort Rucker, Mabson, Ozark, Blackwood, Headland, 
Headland Municipal A/P, Abbeville, Abbeville Municipal A/P, 
Lawrenceville, Screamer, Geneva, Geneva Municipal A/P, Fadette, 
Hartford, Ganer, Hacoda, Logan Field Municipal A/P, Dothan, 
Ashford, Cottonwood, Alpine Heights, Argyle, Center Ridge, 
Cluster Springs, De Funiak Spring Airport, De Funiak Springs, 
Glendale, Eucheeanna, Pleasant Ridge, Barker Store, Leonia, 
New Hope, Bonifay, Holmes County Airport, Cobb Crossroads, 
Crystal Lake, Poplar Head, Chipley, Chipley Municipal Airport, 
Orange Hill, Five Points, Marianna, Simsville, 
Richter Crossroads, Browntown, Graceville, Malone, Sneads, 
Sandestin, Santa Rosa Beach, Turquoise Beach, Bunker, Freeport, 
Portland, and Port Washington
456 AM CDT Mon May 1 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT THIS MORNING...

* TIMING...Through the early morning hours.

* WINDS...Southerly with peak gusts of 40 to 50 mph.

* IMPACTS...The gusty winds could result in the downing of large 
  limbs, as well as blowing around loose lawn objects. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult...especially for
high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

DVD
150 
WWUS72 KTAE 011032
NPWTAE

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
632 AM EDT Mon May 1 2017

...WIND ADVISORY FOR SOUTHEAST ALABAMA AND PORTIONS OF THE FLORIDA
PANHANDLE EXTENDED UNTIL 11 AM EDT /10 AM CDT/ THIS MORNING...

.STRONG WIND GUSTS CONTINUE TO IMPACT PORTIONS OF SOUTHEAST
ALABAMA AND THE FLORIDA PANHANDLE WITH OCCASIONAL GUSTS OVER 40
MPH.

FLZ014-015-026-114-115-011500-
/O.EXB.KTAE.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-170501T1500Z/
Inland Gulf-Inland Franklin-Liberty-Coastal Gulf-Coastal Franklin-
Including the cities of Howard Creek, Dalkeith, Honeyville, 
Wewahitchka, Beverly, Buck Siding, Fort Gadsden, Morgan Place, 
Sweetwater, Oak Grove, Odena, Port St. Joe, White City, 
Beacon Hill, Overstreet, Saint Joe Beach, Apalachicola, 
Apalachicola Airport, Bay City, Tilton, Creels, Hays Place, 
and High Bluff
632 AM EDT Mon May 1 2017 /532 AM CDT Mon May 1 2017/

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT /10 AM CDT/ THIS
MORNING...

The National Weather Service in Tallahassee has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect until 11 AM EDT /10 AM CDT/ this
morning. 

* TIMING...Through the morning hours.

* WINDS...Southerly with peak gusts of 40 to 50 mph.

* IMPACTS...The gusty winds could result in the downing of large 
  limbs, as well as blowing around loose lawn objects. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult...especially for
high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

ALZ065>069-FLZ007>013-108-112-011500-
/O.EXT.KTAE.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-170501T1500Z/
Coffee-Dale-Henry-Geneva-Houston-North Walton-Central Walton-
Holmes-Washington-Jackson-Inland Bay-Calhoun-South Walton-
Coastal Bay-
Including the cities of Battens Crossroads, Enterprise, 
Enterprise Municipal A/P, Keyton, Asbury, Beamon, 
Blackwell Field A/P, Browns Crossroads, Daleville, Dill, Ewell, 
Fort Rucker, Mabson, Ozark, Blackwood, Headland, 
Headland Municipal A/P, Abbeville, Abbeville Municipal A/P, 
Lawrenceville, Screamer, Geneva, Geneva Municipal A/P, Fadette, 
Hartford, Ganer, Hacoda, Logan Field Municipal A/P, Dothan, 
Ashford, Cottonwood, Alpine Heights, Argyle, Center Ridge, 
Cluster Springs, De Funiak Spring Airport, De Funiak Springs, 
Glendale, Eucheeanna, Pleasant Ridge, Barker Store, Leonia, 
New Hope, Bonifay, Holmes County Airport, Cobb Crossroads, 
Crystal Lake, Poplar Head, Chipley, Chipley Municipal Airport, 
Orange Hill, Five Points, Marianna, Simsville, 
Richter Crossroads, Browntown, Graceville, Malone, Sneads, 
Bennett, Econfina, Nixon, Youngstown, Abe Springs, Blountstown, 
Clarksville, Durham, Frink, Marysville, Scotts Ferry, Sandestin, 
Santa Rosa Beach, Turquoise Beach, Bunker, Freeport, Portland, 
Port Washington, Panama City, Callaway, Cairo, Lynn Haven, 
Southport, Vicksburg, and Magnolia Beach
632 AM EDT Mon May 1 2017 /532 AM CDT Mon May 1 2017/

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT /10 AM CDT/ THIS
MORNING...

* TIMING...Through the morning hours.

* WINDS...Southerly with peak gusts of 40 to 50 mph.

* IMPACTS...The gusty winds could result in the downing of large 
  limbs, as well as blowing around loose lawn objects. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult...especially for
high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

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The office that day

Everything else NWS Tallahassee, FL issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
May 1, 2:13 AM CDTSpecial Marine WarningTAE2 hr
May 1, 4:59 AM CDTSpecial Marine WarningTAE2 hr
May 1, 6:54 AM CDTSpecial Marine WarningTAE2 hr
May 1, 8:58 AM CDTSpecial Marine WarningTAE2 hr
May 1, 9:59 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementTAEHouston46 min

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.