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Wind Advisory 3, NWS Gaylord, MI

September 21, 201822 counties in Michigan

NWS Gaylord, MI issued this wind advisory at Sep 21, 2018, 4:31 AM EDT for 22 counties in Michigan. It took effect at Sep 21, 2018, 6:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 16 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Sep 21, 2018, 4:31 AM EDT (08:31 UTC)
In effect from
Sep 21, 2018, 6:00 AM EDT
Expired
Sep 21, 2018, 10:00 PM EDT
In force
16 hr
Issued by
NWS Gaylord, MI
All 22 counties

Alcona County, MI, Alpena County, MI, Antrim County, MI, Arenac County, MI, Benzie County, MI, Cheboygan County, MI, Crawford County, MI, Emmet County, MI, Gladwin County, MI, Grand Traverse County, MI, Iosco County, MI, Kalkaska County, MI, Leelanau County, MI, Manistee County, MI, Missaukee County, MI, Montmorency County, MI, Ogemaw County, MI, Oscoda County, MI, Otsego County, MI, Presque Isle County, MI, Roscommon County, MI, Wexford County, MI

The radar

The NCL Michigan radar (KAPX), 21 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 08:34 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

Alpena, MI (KAPX), launched 00:00Z, 8.5 hours before the alert went out and 184 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, Alpena, MI at 00:00Z on 2018-09-21Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 2 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, Alpena, MI at 00:00Z on 2018-09-21The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 371 square meters per square second.1939587897Sfc1 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
2 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-161 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
470 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
60 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
371 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
568 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.3

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The text

As transmitted.

970 
WWUS73 KAPX 210831
NPWAPX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
431 AM EDT Fri Sep 21 2018

MIZ008-015>036-041-042-211645-
/O.NEW.KAPX.WI.Y.0003.180921T1000Z-180921T2100Z/
Chippewa-Mackinac-Emmet-Cheboygan-Presque Isle-Charlevoix-
Leelanau-Antrim-Otsego-Montmorency-Alpena-Benzie-Grand Traverse-
Kalkaska-Crawford-Oscoda-Alcona-Manistee-Wexford-Missaukee-
Roscommon-Ogemaw-Iosco-Gladwin-Arenac-
Including the cities of Sault Ste. Marie, St. Ignace, Petoskey, 
Cheboygan, Rogers City, Charlevoix, Northport, Mancelona, 
Gaylord, Atlanta, Alpena, Frankfort, Traverse City, Kalkaska, 
Grayling, Mio, Harrisville, Manistee, Cadillac, Lake City, 
Houghton Lake, West Branch, Tawas City, Gladwin, and Standish
431 AM EDT Fri Sep 21 2018

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...

The National Weather Service in Gaylord has issued a WIND
ADVISORY, which is in effect until 5 PM EDT this afternoon. 

* TIMING...Through 5pm.

* WINDS...Up to 45 mph.

* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving for high profile vehicles. Unsecured
  light outdoor objects will be blown around. Possible downed tree
  limbs and power lines are possible and may lead to sporadic 
  power outages.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
4 follow-up statements
278 
WWUS73 KAPX 211431
NPWAPX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
1031 AM EDT Fri Sep 21 2018


MIZ008-015>036-041-042-212100-
/O.CON.KAPX.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-180921T2100Z/
Chippewa-Mackinac-Emmet-Cheboygan-Presque Isle-Charlevoix-
Leelanau-Antrim-Otsego-Montmorency-Alpena-Benzie-Grand Traverse-
Kalkaska-Crawford-Oscoda-Alcona-Manistee-Wexford-Missaukee-
Roscommon-Ogemaw-Iosco-Gladwin-Arenac-
Including the cities of Sault Ste. Marie, St. Ignace, Petoskey, 
Cheboygan, Rogers City, Charlevoix, Northport, Mancelona, 
Gaylord, Atlanta, Alpena, Frankfort, Traverse City, Kalkaska, 
Grayling, Mio, Harrisville, Manistee, Cadillac, Lake City, 
Houghton Lake, West Branch, Tawas City, Gladwin, and Standish
1031 AM EDT Fri Sep 21 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* TIMING...Through 5pm.

* WINDS...Up to 45 mph. Highest gusts are expected along the
  coastlines of the Great Lakes.

* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving for high profile vehicles. Unsecured
  light outdoor objects will be blown around. Downed tree limbs 
  and power lines are possible and may lead to sporadic power 
  outages. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

JZ
829 
WWUS73 KAPX 211808
NPWAPX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
208 PM EDT Fri Sep 21 2018


MIZ008-015-018-024-220200-
/O.EXT.KAPX.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-180922T0200Z/
Chippewa-Mackinac-Presque Isle-Alpena-
Including the cities of Sault Ste. Marie, St. Ignace, 
Rogers City, and Alpena
208 PM EDT Fri Sep 21 2018

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* TIMING...Through mid evening.

* WINDS...Up to 50 mph.

* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving for high profile vehicles. 
  Unsecured light outdoor objects will be blown around. Downed 
  tree limbs and power lines are possible and may lead to 
  sporadic power outages. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

MIZ016-017-019>023-025>036-041-042-212100-
/O.CON.KAPX.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-180921T2100Z/
Emmet-Cheboygan-Charlevoix-Leelanau-Antrim-Otsego-Montmorency-
Benzie-Grand Traverse-Kalkaska-Crawford-Oscoda-Alcona-Manistee-
Wexford-Missaukee-Roscommon-Ogemaw-Iosco-Gladwin-Arenac-
Including the cities of Petoskey, Cheboygan, Charlevoix, 
Northport, Mancelona, Gaylord, Atlanta, Frankfort, Traverse City,
Kalkaska, Grayling, Mio, Harrisville, Manistee, Cadillac, 
Lake City, Houghton Lake, West Branch, Tawas City, Gladwin, 
and Standish
208 PM EDT Fri Sep 21 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* TIMING...Through 5pm.

* WINDS...Up to 45 mph. Highest gusts are expected along the 
  coastlines of the Great Lakes. 

* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving for high profile vehicles. 
  Unsecured light outdoor objects will be blown around. Downed 
  tree limbs and power lines are possible and may lead to 
  sporadic power outages. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

JZ
189 
WWUS73 KAPX 211919
NPWAPX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
319 PM EDT Fri Sep 21 2018


MIZ016-017-019>023-026>030-033>036-041-042-220000-
/O.EXT.KAPX.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-180922T0000Z/
Emmet-Cheboygan-Charlevoix-Leelanau-Antrim-Otsego-Montmorency-
Grand Traverse-Kalkaska-Crawford-Oscoda-Alcona-Missaukee-
Roscommon-Ogemaw-Iosco-Gladwin-Arenac-
Including the cities of Petoskey, Cheboygan, Charlevoix, 
Northport, Mancelona, Gaylord, Atlanta, Traverse City, Kalkaska, 
Grayling, Mio, Harrisville, Lake City, Houghton Lake, 
West Branch, Tawas City, Gladwin, and Standish
319 PM EDT Fri Sep 21 2018

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* TIMING...Through early evening.

* WINDS...Up to 55 mph. 

* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving for high profile vehicles. 
  Unsecured light outdoor objects will be blown around. Downed 
  tree limbs and power lines are possible and may lead to 
  sporadic power outages. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

MIZ008-015-018-024-220200-
/O.CON.KAPX.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-180922T0200Z/
Chippewa-Mackinac-Presque Isle-Alpena-
Including the cities of Sault Ste. Marie, St. Ignace, 
Rogers City, and Alpena
319 PM EDT Fri Sep 21 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* TIMING...Through mid evening.

* WINDS...Up to 50 mph.

* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving for high profile vehicles. 
  Unsecured light outdoor objects will be blown around. Downed 
  tree limbs and power lines are possible and may lead to 
  sporadic power outages. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

MIZ025-031-032-212100-
/O.CON.KAPX.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-180921T2100Z/
Benzie-Manistee-Wexford-
Including the cities of Frankfort, Manistee, and Cadillac
319 PM EDT Fri Sep 21 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* TIMING...Through 5 pm.

* WINDS...Up to 45 mph. 

* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving for high profile vehicles. 
  Unsecured light outdoor objects will be blown around. Downed 
  tree limbs and power lines are possible and may lead to 
  sporadic power outages. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
817 
WWUS73 KAPX 212050
NPWAPX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
450 PM EDT Fri Sep 21 2018


MIZ025-031-032-212200-
/O.EXP.KAPX.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-180921T2100Z/
Benzie-Manistee-Wexford-
Including the cities of Frankfort, Manistee, and Cadillac
450 PM EDT Fri Sep 21 2018

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 5 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...


$$

MIZ016-017-019>023-026>030-033>036-041-042-220000-
/O.CON.KAPX.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-180922T0000Z/
Emmet-Cheboygan-Charlevoix-Leelanau-Antrim-Otsego-Montmorency-
Grand Traverse-Kalkaska-Crawford-Oscoda-Alcona-Missaukee-
Roscommon-Ogemaw-Iosco-Gladwin-Arenac-
Including the cities of Petoskey, Cheboygan, Charlevoix, 
Northport, Mancelona, Gaylord, Atlanta, Traverse City, Kalkaska, 
Grayling, Mio, Harrisville, Lake City, Houghton Lake, 
West Branch, Tawas City, Gladwin, and Standish
450 PM EDT Fri Sep 21 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* TIMING...Through early evening.

* WINDS...Up to 55 mph.

* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving for high profile vehicles. 
  Unsecured light outdoor objects will be blown around. Downed 
  tree limbs and power lines are possible and may lead to 
  sporadic power outages. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

MIZ008-015-018-024-220200-
/O.CON.KAPX.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-180922T0200Z/
Chippewa-Mackinac-Presque Isle-Alpena-
Including the cities of Sault Ste. Marie, St. Ignace, 
Rogers City, and Alpena
450 PM EDT Fri Sep 21 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* TIMING...Through mid evening.

* WINDS...Up to 50 mph.

* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving for high profile vehicles. 
  Unsecured light outdoor objects will be blown around. Downed 
  tree limbs and power lines are possible and may lead to 
  sporadic power outages. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

The office that day

Everything else NWS Gaylord, MI issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Sep 20, 9:53 PM EDTBeach Hazards StatementAPXAlcona, Alpena, Antrim, Arenac, Benzie, Cheboygan and 5 more29 hr
Sep 20, 11:09 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningAPX66 min
Sep 20, 11:32 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningAPXChippewa, Mackinac58 min
Sep 21, 3:36 AM EDTSpecial Marine WarningAPX84 min
Sep 21, 5:43 AM EDTLakeshore Flood WarningAPXAntrim, Benzie, Emmet, Leelanau, Manistee21 hr

Nearby

Wind Advisories in Michigan, 2018Every wind advisory in 2018

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.