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Wind Advisory 2, NWS Quad Cities, IA

April 13, 201813 counties in Iowa; 5 counties in Illinois

NWS Quad Cities, IA issued this wind advisory at Apr 13, 2018, 5:51 PM CDT for 13 counties in Iowa; 5 counties in Illinois. It took effect at Apr 14, 2018, 1:13 AM CDT. It was in force for 18 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Apr 13, 2018, 5:51 PM CDT (22:51 UTC)
In effect from
Apr 14, 2018, 1:13 AM CDT
Expired
Apr 14, 2018, 7:00 PM CDT
In force
18 hr
Issued by
NWS Quad Cities, IA

Counties Benton County, IA, Buchanan County, IA, Cedar County, IA, Clinton County, IA, Delaware County, IA, Dubuque County, IA, Iowa County, IA, Jackson County, IA, Johnson County, IA, Jones County, IA, Linn County, IA, Muscatine County, IA, Scott County, IA, Carroll County, IL, Jo Daviess County, IL, Rock Island County, IL, Stephenson County, IL, Whiteside County, IL

The radar

The Quad Cities radar (KDVN), 52 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 22:52 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

Davenport, (KDVN), launched 12:00Z, 10.9 hours before the alert went out and 56 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, Davenport, at 12:00Z on 2018-04-13Temperature 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, Davenport, at 12:00Z on 2018-04-13The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 346 square meters per square second.19395878Sfc1 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
1285 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
68 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
346 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
396 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

545 
WWUS73 KDVN 132251
NPWDVN

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Quad Cities IA IL
551 PM CDT Fri Apr 13 2018

...Strong Winds Developing Saturday over Northwest Illinois... 

.Strong northeast winds will develop Saturday as a strong spring
storm system moves into the region. Periods of rain and isolated
thunderstorms will also be possible through the day. 

ILZ001-002-007-009-140700-
/O.NEW.KDVN.WI.Y.0002.180414T1200Z-180415T0000Z/
Jo Daviess-Stephenson-Carroll-Whiteside-
Including the cities of Galena, Freeport, Mount Carroll, 
and Sterling
551 PM CDT Fri Apr 13 2018

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 7 PM CDT SATURDAY...

The National Weather Service in Quad Cities has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect from 7 AM to 7 PM CDT Saturday.

* Winds...Northeast 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* Timing...Strongest winds from mid morning Saturday through late
  afternoon. 
 
* Impacts...Driving conditions could become difficult, especially
  for high profile vehicles. Unsecured outdoor objects may be 
  blown around by the wind.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that winds of 30 mph or greater are
expected, which can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles.  Use extra caution if you are traveling.

&&

$$

Sheets
4 follow-up statements
511 
WWUS73 KDVN 140613
NPWDVN

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Quad Cities IA IL
113 AM CDT Sat Apr 14 2018

...Strong Winds Overnight Through Saturday...

.Strong northeast winds will continue to develop overnight and
persist for much of Saturday, as a strong spring storm system 
moves into the region. 

IAZ040>042-051>054-063>066-141415-
/O.EXB.KDVN.WI.Y.0002.180414T0613Z-180415T0000Z/
Buchanan-Delaware-Dubuque-Benton-Linn-Jones-Jackson-Iowa-Johnson-
Cedar-Clinton-
Including the cities of Independence, Manchester, Dubuque, 
Vinton, Cedar Rapids, Anamosa, Maquoketa, Marengo, Iowa City, 
Tipton, and Clinton
113 AM CDT Sat Apr 14 2018

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

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

* Winds...Northeast 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* Timing...Overnight through Saturday. 

* Impacts...Driving conditions could become difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles. Unsecured outdoor 
  objects may be blown around by the wind.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that winds of 30 mph or greater are
expected, which can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles.  Use extra caution if you are traveling.

&&

$$

ILZ001-002-007-009-141415-
/O.EXT.KDVN.WI.Y.0002.180414T0613Z-180415T0000Z/
Jo Daviess-Stephenson-Carroll-Whiteside-
Including the cities of Galena, Freeport, Mount Carroll, 
and Sterling
113 AM CDT Sat Apr 14 2018

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

* Winds...Northeast 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* Timing...Overnight through Saturday.

* Impacts...Driving conditions could become difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles. Unsecured outdoor 
  objects may be blown around by the wind.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that winds of 30 mph or greater are
expected, which can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles.  Use extra caution if you are traveling.

&&

$$
069 
WWUS73 KDVN 141219
NPWDVN

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Quad Cities IA IL
719 AM CDT Sat Apr 14 2018

...Strong Winds Through Today...

.Strong northeast winds will continue to blow through today, as a
strong spring storm system moves into the region.

IAZ040>042-051>054-063>066-ILZ001-002-007-009-142030-
/O.CON.KDVN.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-180415T0000Z/
Buchanan-Delaware-Dubuque-Benton-Linn-Jones-Jackson-Iowa-Johnson-
Cedar-Clinton-Jo Daviess-Stephenson-Carroll-Whiteside-
Including the cities of Independence, Manchester, Dubuque, 
Vinton, Cedar Rapids, Anamosa, Maquoketa, Marengo, Iowa City, 
Tipton, Clinton, Galena, Freeport, Mount Carroll, and Sterling
719 AM CDT Sat Apr 14 2018

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

* Winds...Northeast 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* Timing...Through early evening.

* Impacts...Driving conditions could become difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles. Unsecured outdoor 
  objects may be blown around by the wind.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that winds of 30 mph or greater are
expected, which can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles.  Use extra caution if you are traveling.

&&

$$
794 
WWUS73 KDVN 141503
NPWDVN

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Quad Cities IA IL
1003 AM CDT Sat Apr 14 2018

...Strong Winds Through Today...

.Strong northeast winds will continue to blow through today, as a
strong spring storm system moves into the region.

IAZ067-068-ILZ015-142315-
/O.EXA.KDVN.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-180415T0000Z/
Muscatine-Scott-Rock Island-
Including the cities of Muscatine, Davenport, Bettendorf, Moline,
and Rock Island
1003 AM CDT Sat Apr 14 2018

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

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

* Winds...Northeast 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* Timing...Through early evening.

* Impacts...Driving conditions could become difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles. Unsecured outdoor 
  objects may be blown around by the wind.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that winds of 30 mph or greater are
expected, which can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles.  Use extra caution if you are traveling.

&&

$$

IAZ040>042-051>054-063>066-ILZ001-002-007-009-142315-
/O.CON.KDVN.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-180415T0000Z/
Buchanan-Delaware-Dubuque-Benton-Linn-Jones-Jackson-Iowa-Johnson-
Cedar-Clinton-Jo Daviess-Stephenson-Carroll-Whiteside-
Including the cities of Independence, Manchester, Dubuque, 
Vinton, Cedar Rapids, Anamosa, Maquoketa, Marengo, Iowa City, 
Tipton, Clinton, Galena, Freeport, Mount Carroll, and Sterling
1003 AM CDT Sat Apr 14 2018

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

* Winds...Northeast 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* Timing...Through early evening.

* Impacts...Driving conditions could become difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles. Unsecured outdoor 
  objects may be blown around by the wind.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that winds of 30 mph or greater are
expected, which can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles.  Use extra caution if you are traveling.

&&

$$
471 
WWUS73 KDVN 142344
NPWDVN

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Quad Cities IA IL
644 PM CDT Sat Apr 14 2018

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

.Northeast winds across the region have diminished to 15 to 25 
mph with some gusts to around 30 mph. Hence, the wind advisory is
allowed to expire at 7 PM CDT.

IAZ040>042-051>054-063>068-ILZ001-002-007-009-015-150045-
/O.EXP.KDVN.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-180415T0000Z/
Buchanan-Delaware-Dubuque-Benton-Linn-Jones-Jackson-Iowa-Johnson-
Cedar-Clinton-Muscatine-Scott-Jo Daviess-Stephenson-Carroll-
Whiteside-Rock Island-
Including the cities of Independence, Manchester, Dubuque, 
Vinton, Cedar Rapids, Anamosa, Maquoketa, Marengo, Iowa City, 
Tipton, Clinton, Muscatine, Davenport, Bettendorf, Galena, 
Freeport, Mount Carroll, Sterling, Moline, and Rock Island
644 PM CDT Sat Apr 14 2018

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

Northeast winds across the region have diminished to 15 to 25 mph
with some gusts to around 30 mph. Hence, the wind advisory is allowed
to expire at 7 PM CDT.

$$

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The office that day

Everything else NWS Quad Cities, IA issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Apr 13, 3:33 PM CDTRiver Flood WatchDVNIowa, Johnson42 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.