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Winter Storm Warning 2, NWS Gaylord, MI
NWS Gaylord, MI issued this winter storm warning at Mar 7, 2018, 11:36 AM EST for 9 counties in Michigan. It was in force for 14 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Mar 7, 2018, 11:36 AM EST (16:36 UTC)
- Expired
- Mar 8, 2018, 2:04 AM EST
- In force
- 14 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Gaylord, MI
Counties Alcona County, MI, Alpena County, MI, Cheboygan County, MI, Emmet County, MI, Iosco County, MI, Montmorency County, MI, Oscoda County, MI, Otsego County, MI, Presque Isle County, MI
The radar
The NCL Michigan radar (KAPX), 54 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 16:33 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 12:00Z, 4.6 hours before the alert went out and 130 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.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 532 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 22 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 30 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 113 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
519 WWUS43 KAPX 071636 WSWAPX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Gaylord MI 1136 AM EST Wed Mar 7 2018 MIZ018-024-030-080045- /O.UPG.KAPX.WW.Y.0016.180307T1700Z-180308T1700Z/ /O.NEW.KAPX.WS.W.0002.180307T1636Z-180308T1700Z/ Presque Isle-Alpena-Alcona- Including the cities of Rogers City, Alpena, and Harrisville 1136 AM EST Wed Mar 7 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Snow, heavy at times. Additional snow accumulations through the warning period, 7 to 11 inches expected. * WHERE...Presque Isle, Alpena and Alcona Counties. * WHEN...Until noon EST Thursday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions, including during the evening commute. Be prepared for significant reductions in visibility at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. && $$ MIZ017-023-080045- /O.UPG.KAPX.WW.Y.0016.180307T2300Z-180308T1700Z/ /O.NEW.KAPX.WS.W.0002.180307T1636Z-180308T1700Z/ Cheboygan-Montmorency- Including the cities of Cheboygan and Atlanta 1136 AM EST Wed Mar 7 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Snow, heavy at times. Additional snow accumulations through the warning period, 5 to 8 inches expected. * WHERE...Cheboygan and Montmorency Counties. * WHEN...Until noon EST Thursday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions. Be prepared for significant reductions in visibility at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. && $$ MIZ016-019-021-022-026>029-035-036-042-080045- /O.CON.KAPX.WW.Y.0016.180307T2300Z-180308T1700Z/ Emmet-Charlevoix-Antrim-Otsego-Grand Traverse-Kalkaska-Crawford- Oscoda-Ogemaw-Iosco-Arenac- Including the cities of Petoskey, Charlevoix, Mancelona, Gaylord, Traverse City, Kalkaska, Grayling, Mio, West Branch, Tawas City, and Standish 1136 AM EST Wed Mar 7 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON EST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Snow. Total snow accumulations 3 to 5 inches, with localized amounts up to 7 inches expected. * WHERE...Portions of Northern Lower Michigan. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to noon EST Thursday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Be prepared for reduced visibilities at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. && $$ swr http://www.weather.gov/gaylord
3 follow-up statements
006 WWUS43 KAPX 071931 WSWAPX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Gaylord MI 231 PM EST Wed Mar 7 2018 MIZ016-019-022-029-036-080345- /O.UPG.KAPX.WW.Y.0016.180307T2300Z-180308T1700Z/ /O.EXA.KAPX.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-180308T1700Z/ Emmet-Charlevoix-Otsego-Oscoda-Iosco- Including the cities of Petoskey, Charlevoix, Gaylord, Mio, and Tawas City 231 PM EST Wed Mar 7 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Snow, heavy at times. Additional snow accumulations through the warning period of 4 to 7 inches. * WHERE...Emmet, Charlevoix, Otsego, Oscoda and Iosco Counties. * WHEN...Until noon EST Thursday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions. Be prepared for significant reductions in visibility at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. && $$ MIZ017-018-023-024-030-080345- /O.CON.KAPX.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-180308T1700Z/ Cheboygan-Presque Isle-Montmorency-Alpena-Alcona- Including the cities of Cheboygan, Rogers City, Atlanta, Alpena, and Harrisville 231 PM EST Wed Mar 7 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Snow, heavy at times. Additional snow accumulations through the warning period of 6 to 9 inches. * WHERE...Cheboygan, Presque Isle, Montmorency, Alpena and Alcona Counties. * WHEN...Until noon EST Thursday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions, including during the evening commute. Be prepared for significant reductions in visibility at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. && $$ MIZ032>034-041-080345- /O.EXB.KAPX.WW.Y.0016.180307T1931Z-180308T1700Z/ Wexford-Missaukee-Roscommon-Gladwin- Including the cities of Cadillac, Lake City, Houghton Lake, and Gladwin 231 PM EST Wed Mar 7 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches. * WHERE...Wexford, Missaukee, Roscommon and Gladwin Counties. * WHEN...Until noon EST Thursday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions, including during the morning commute on Thursday. Be prepared for reduced visibilities at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. && $$ MIZ020-025-031-080345- /O.EXB.KAPX.WW.Y.0016.180307T1931Z-180308T1700Z/ Leelanau-Benzie-Manistee- Including the cities of Northport, Frankfort, and Manistee 231 PM EST Wed Mar 7 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches. * WHERE...Leelanau, Benzie and Manistee Counties. * WHEN...Until noon EST Thursday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions, including during the morning commute on Thursday. Be prepared for reduced visibilities at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for lake effect snow means lake effect snow is forecast that will make travel difficult in some areas. Use caution when traveling. && $$ MIZ021-026>028-035-042-080345- /O.EXT.KAPX.WW.Y.0016.180307T1931Z-180308T1700Z/ Antrim-Grand Traverse-Kalkaska-Crawford-Ogemaw-Arenac- Including the cities of Mancelona, Traverse City, Kalkaska, Grayling, West Branch, and Standish 231 PM EST Wed Mar 7 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches. * WHERE...Portions of Northern Lower Michigan. * WHEN...Until noon EST Thursday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions, including during the morning commute on Thursday. Be prepared for reduced visibilities at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. && $$ http://www.weather.gov/gaylord
377 WWUS43 KAPX 080335 WSWAPX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Gaylord MI 1035 PM EST Wed Mar 7 2018 MIZ016-019-022-029-036-081100- /O.CAN.KAPX.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-180308T1700Z/ /O.EXA.KAPX.WW.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-180308T1700Z/ Emmet-Charlevoix-Otsego-Oscoda-Iosco- Including the cities of Petoskey, Charlevoix, Gaylord, Mio, and Tawas City 1035 PM EST Wed Mar 7 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST THURSDAY... ...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Snow. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches are expected through midday Thursday. * WHERE...Emmet, Charlevoix, Otsego, Oscoda and Iosco Counties. * WHEN...Until noon EST Thursday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Be prepared for reduced visibilities at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. && $$ MIZ025-031-032-080445- /O.CAN.KAPX.WW.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-180308T1700Z/ Benzie-Manistee-Wexford- Including the cities of Frankfort, Manistee, and Cadillac 1035 PM EST Wed Mar 7 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... $$ MIZ017-018-023-024-030-081100- /O.CON.KAPX.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-180308T1700Z/ Cheboygan-Presque Isle-Montmorency-Alpena-Alcona- Including the cities of Cheboygan, Rogers City, Atlanta, Alpena, and Harrisville 1035 PM EST Wed Mar 7 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches are expected through midday Thursday. * WHERE...Cheboygan, Presque Isle, Montmorency, Alpena and Alcona Counties. * WHEN...Until noon EST Thursday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions. Be prepared for significant reductions in visibility at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. && $$ MIZ020-021-026>028-033>035-041-042-081100- /O.CON.KAPX.WW.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-180308T1700Z/ Leelanau-Antrim-Grand Traverse-Kalkaska-Crawford-Missaukee- Roscommon-Ogemaw-Gladwin-Arenac- Including the cities of Northport, Mancelona, Traverse City, Kalkaska, Grayling, Lake City, Houghton Lake, West Branch, Gladwin, and Standish 1035 PM EST Wed Mar 7 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Snow. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches are expected through midday Thursday. * WHERE...Portions of Northern Lower Michigan. * WHEN...Until noon EST Thursday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Be prepared for reduced visibilities at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. && $$ http://www.weather.gov/gaylord
421 WWUS43 KAPX 080704 WSWAPX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Gaylord MI 204 AM EST Thu Mar 8 2018 MIZ017-018-023-024-030-081515- /O.CAN.KAPX.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-180308T1700Z/ /O.EXA.KAPX.WW.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-180308T1700Z/ Cheboygan-Presque Isle-Montmorency-Alpena-Alcona- Including the cities of Cheboygan, Rogers City, Atlanta, Alpena, and Harrisville 204 AM EST Thu Mar 8 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST TODAY... ...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches expected with locally higher amounts. These amounts are less than what was previously anticipated. * WHERE...Cheboygan, Presque Isle, Montmorency, Alpena and Alcona Counties. * WHEN...Until noon EST today. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Roads will still be slippery, including the morning commute. Visibilities reduced by snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. && $$ MIZ016-020-026-028-029-033>035-041-042-080815- /O.CAN.KAPX.WW.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-180308T1700Z/ Emmet-Leelanau-Grand Traverse-Crawford-Oscoda-Missaukee-Roscommon- Ogemaw-Gladwin-Arenac- Including the cities of Petoskey, Northport, Traverse City, Grayling, Mio, Lake City, Houghton Lake, West Branch, Gladwin, and Standish 204 AM EST Thu Mar 8 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... Snowfall has been, and is expected to be less than previously anticipated. Therefore, the winter weather advisory has been cancelled. $$ MIZ019-021-022-027-036-081515- /O.CON.KAPX.WW.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-180308T1700Z/ Charlevoix-Antrim-Otsego-Kalkaska-Iosco- Including the cities of Charlevoix, Mancelona, Gaylord, Kalkaska, and Tawas City 204 AM EST Thu Mar 8 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST TODAY... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 4 inches are expected, less than previously anticipated. * WHERE...Charlevoix, Antrim, Otsego, Kalkaska and Iosco Counties. * WHEN...Until noon EST today. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Roads will still be slippery, including the morning commute. Visibilities reduced by snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. && $$ http://www.weather.gov/gaylord
The office that day
Everything else NWS Gaylord, MI issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 7, 1:47 AM EST | Winter Weather Advisory | APX | Alcona, Alpena, Antrim, Arenac, Benzie, Cheboygan and 16 more | 34 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.