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Wind Advisory 3, NWS Quad Cities, IA

October 19, 201821 counties in Iowa; Clark County, Scotland County, Missouri; 13 counties in Illinois

NWS Quad Cities, IA issued this wind advisory at Oct 19, 2018, 7:36 PM CDT for 21 counties in Iowa; Clark County, Scotland County, Missouri; 13 counties in Illinois. It took effect at Oct 20, 2018, 9:00 AM CDT. It was in force for 7 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Oct 19, 2018, 7:36 PM CDT (00:36 UTC)
In effect from
Oct 20, 2018, 9:00 AM CDT
Expired
Oct 20, 2018, 4:00 PM CDT
In force
7 hr
Issued by
NWS Quad Cities, IA
All 36 counties

Benton County, IA, Buchanan County, IA, Cedar County, IA, Clinton County, IA, Delaware County, IA, Des Moines County, IA, Dubuque County, IA, Henry County, IA, Iowa County, IA, Jackson County, IA, Jefferson County, IA, Johnson County, IA, Jones County, IA, Keokuk County, IA, Lee County, IA, Linn County, IA, Louisa County, IA, Muscatine County, IA, Scott County, IA, Van Buren County, IA, Washington County, IA, Bureau County, IL, Carroll County, IL, Hancock County, IL, Henderson County, IL, Henry County, IL, Jo Daviess County, IL, McDonough County, IL, Mercer County, IL, Putnam County, IL, Rock Island County, IL, Stephenson County, IL, Warren County, IL, Whiteside County, IL, Clark County, MO, Scotland County, MO

The radar

The Quad Cities radar (KDVN), 41 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 00:34 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

Davenport, (KDVN), launched 00:00Z, 0.6 hours before the alert went out and 47 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 00:00Z on 2018-10-20Temperature 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 00:00Z on 2018-10-20The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 228 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
739 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
60 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
228 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
228 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

137 
WWUS73 KDVN 200036
NPWDVN

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Quad Cities IA IL
736 PM CDT Fri Oct 19 2018

...Very Windy on Saturday...

.Strong northwest winds will develop on Saturday with the passage
of a cold front. The winds will become sustained at 25 to 35 mph,
with gusts to 45 mph by late morning through early afternoon 
before slowly diminishing. 

IAZ040>042-051>054-063>066-200845-
/O.NEW.KDVN.WI.Y.0003.181020T1300Z-181020T1900Z/
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
736 PM CDT Fri Oct 19 2018

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 2 PM CDT SATURDAY...

The National Weather Service in Quad Cities has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect from 8 AM to 2 PM CDT Saturday.

* Timing...Saturday morning and early afternoon, with the
  strongest winds expected between 10 am and 2 pm. 

* Winds...Northwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts 40 to 45 mph.

* Impacts...Lightweight outdoor objects may be blown around. 
  Driving may become difficult for lightweight and high profile
  vehicles.

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.

&&

$$
5 follow-up statements
584 
WWUS73 KDVN 200720
NPWDVN

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Quad Cities IA IL
220 AM CDT Sat Oct 20 2018

...Very Windy on Saturday...

.Strong northwest winds will develop on Saturday with the passage
of a cold front. The winds will become sustained at 25 to 35 mph,
with gusts to 45 mph by late morning through early afternoon
before slowly diminishing.

IAZ067-068-076>078-087-088-ILZ015-016-024-201530-
/O.EXB.KDVN.WI.Y.0003.181020T1400Z-181020T2000Z/
Muscatine-Scott-Keokuk-Washington-Louisa-Jefferson-Henry IA-
Rock Island-Henry IL-Mercer-
Including the cities of Muscatine, Davenport, Bettendorf, 
Sigourney, Washington, Wapello, Fairfield, Mount Pleasant, 
Moline, Rock Island, Geneseo, and Aledo
220 AM CDT Sat Oct 20 2018

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 3 PM CDT
THIS AFTERNOON...

The National Weather Service in Quad Cities has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect from 9 AM this morning to 3 PM CDT
this afternoon.

* Timing...Saturday morning and early afternoon, with the 
  strongest winds expected between 10 am and 2 pm.

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

* Impacts...Lightweight outdoor objects may be blown around. 
  Driving may become difficult for lightweight and high profile 
  vehicles.

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>066-201530-
/O.EXT.KDVN.WI.Y.0003.181020T1400Z-181020T2000Z/
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
220 AM CDT Sat Oct 20 2018

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 3 PM CDT
THIS AFTERNOON...

* Timing...Saturday morning and early afternoon, with the 
  strongest winds expected between 10 am and 2 pm.

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

* Impacts...Lightweight outdoor objects may be blown around. 
  Driving may become difficult for lightweight and high profile 
  vehicles.

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.

&&

$$
095 
WWUS73 KDVN 201154
NPWDVN

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Quad Cities IA IL
654 AM CDT Sat Oct 20 2018

...Very Windy Today...

.Strong northwest winds will develop today with the passage of a 
cold front. The winds will become sustained at 25 to 35 mph, with 
gusts to 45 mph by late morning and through early afternoon 
before slowly diminishing.

IAZ040>042-051>054-063>068-076>078-087-088-ILZ015-016-024-202000-
/O.CON.KDVN.WI.Y.0003.181020T1400Z-181020T2000Z/
Buchanan-Delaware-Dubuque-Benton-Linn-Jones-Jackson-Iowa-Johnson-
Cedar-Clinton-Muscatine-Scott-Keokuk-Washington-Louisa-Jefferson-
Henry IA-Rock Island-Henry IL-Mercer-
Including the cities of Independence, Manchester, Dubuque, 
Vinton, Cedar Rapids, Anamosa, Maquoketa, Marengo, Iowa City, 
Tipton, Clinton, Muscatine, Davenport, Bettendorf, Sigourney, 
Washington, Wapello, Fairfield, Mount Pleasant, Moline, 
Rock Island, Geneseo, and Aledo
654 AM CDT Sat Oct 20 2018

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

* Timing...This morning and early afternoon, with the strongest 
  winds expected between 10 am and 2 pm.

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

* Impacts...Lightweight outdoor objects may be blown around.
  Driving may become difficult for lightweight and high profile
  vehicles. Postpone any outdoor burning.

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.

&&

$$
685 
WWUS73 KDVN 201354
NPWDVN

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Quad Cities IA IL
854 AM CDT Sat Oct 20 2018

...Very Windy Today...

.Very strong northwest winds sustained at 25 to 35 mph, with 
gusts to around 45 mph, can be expected for much of the day. These  
winds should diminish by late afternoon.

IAZ089-098-099-ILZ001-002-007-009-017-018-025-026-034-035-MOZ009-
010-202100-
/O.EXB.KDVN.WI.Y.0003.181020T1400Z-181020T2100Z/
Des Moines-Van Buren-Lee-Jo Daviess-Stephenson-Carroll-Whiteside-
Bureau-Putnam-Henderson-Warren-Hancock-McDonough-Scotland-Clark-
Including the cities of Burlington, Keosauqua, Fort Madison, 
Galena, Freeport, Mount Carroll, Sterling, Princeton, Hennepin, 
Oquawka, Monmouth, Carthage, Macomb, Memphis, and Kahoka
854 AM CDT Sat Oct 20 2018

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON...

The National Weather Service in Quad Cities has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect until 4 PM CDT this afternoon.

* Timing...Through much of the day. 

* Winds...Northwest sustained at 25 to 35 mph with gusts to around
  45 mph. These winds should diminish by late afternoon.

* Impacts...Lightweight outdoor objects may be blown around. 
  Driving may become difficult for lightweight and high profile 
  vehicles. Postpone any outdoor burning.

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>068-076>078-087-088-ILZ015-016-024-202100-
/O.EXT.KDVN.WI.Y.0003.181020T1400Z-181020T2100Z/
Buchanan-Delaware-Dubuque-Benton-Linn-Jones-Jackson-Iowa-Johnson-
Cedar-Clinton-Muscatine-Scott-Keokuk-Washington-Louisa-Jefferson-
Henry IA-Rock Island-Henry IL-Mercer-
Including the cities of Independence, Manchester, Dubuque, 
Vinton, Cedar Rapids, Anamosa, Maquoketa, Marengo, Iowa City, 
Tipton, Clinton, Muscatine, Davenport, Bettendorf, Sigourney, 
Washington, Wapello, Fairfield, Mount Pleasant, Moline, 
Rock Island, Geneseo, and Aledo
854 AM CDT Sat Oct 20 2018

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON...

* Timing...Through much of the day.

* Winds...Northwest sustained 25 to 35 mph with gusts to around 45 
  mph. These winds should diminish by late afernoon.

* Impacts...Lightweight outdoor objects may be blown around. 
  Driving may become difficult for lightweight and high profile 
  vehicles. Postpone any outdoor burning.

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.

&&

$$
Haase
043 
WWUS73 KDVN 201840
NPWDVN

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Quad Cities IA IL
140 PM CDT Sat Oct 20 2018

...Very Windy This Afternoon...

.Very strong northwest winds sustained at 25 to 35 mph, with
gusts to around 45 mph, can be expected this afternoon. Gusts to 
around 50 mph will occur at a few locations. These winds should 
diminish by late this afternoon.

IAZ040>042-051>054-063>068-076>078-087>089-098-099-ILZ001-002-007-
009-015>018-024>026-034-035-MOZ009-010-202100-
/O.CON.KDVN.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-181020T2100Z/
Buchanan-Delaware-Dubuque-Benton-Linn-Jones-Jackson-Iowa-Johnson-
Cedar-Clinton-Muscatine-Scott-Keokuk-Washington-Louisa-Jefferson-
Henry IA-Des Moines-Van Buren-Lee-Jo Daviess-Stephenson-Carroll-
Whiteside-Rock Island-Henry IL-Bureau-Putnam-Mercer-Henderson-
Warren-Hancock-McDonough-Scotland-Clark-
Including the cities of Independence, Manchester, Dubuque, 
Vinton, Cedar Rapids, Anamosa, Maquoketa, Marengo, Iowa City, 
Tipton, Clinton, Muscatine, Davenport, Bettendorf, Sigourney, 
Washington, Wapello, Fairfield, Mount Pleasant, Burlington, 
Keosauqua, Fort Madison, Galena, Freeport, Mount Carroll, 
Sterling, Moline, Rock Island, Geneseo, Princeton, Hennepin, 
Aledo, Oquawka, Monmouth, Carthage, Macomb, Memphis, and Kahoka
140 PM CDT Sat Oct 20 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM CDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* Timing...Through late this afternoon.

* Winds...Northwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts to around 45 mph. 
  Gusts to around 50 mph will occur at a few locations.

* Impacts...Lightweight outdoor objects may be blown around. 
  Driving may become difficult for lightweight and high profile 
  vehicles. Postpone any outdoor burning.

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.

&&

$$
Haase
313 
WWUS73 KDVN 202103
NPWDVN

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Quad Cities IA IL
403 PM CDT Sat Oct 20 2018

...Winds Dropping Off Quickly Tonight...

.High pressure settling into the area this evening will allow
winds to diminish.

IAZ040>042-051>054-063>068-076>078-087>089-098-099-ILZ001-002-007-
009-015>018-024>026-034-035-MOZ009-010-202215-
/O.EXP.KDVN.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-181020T2100Z/
Buchanan-Delaware-Dubuque-Benton-Linn-Jones-Jackson-Iowa-Johnson-
Cedar-Clinton-Muscatine-Scott-Keokuk-Washington-Louisa-Jefferson-
Henry IA-Des Moines-Van Buren-Lee-Jo Daviess-Stephenson-Carroll-
Whiteside-Rock Island-Henry IL-Bureau-Putnam-Mercer-Henderson-
Warren-Hancock-McDonough-Scotland-Clark-
Including the cities of Independence, Manchester, Dubuque, 
Vinton, Cedar Rapids, Anamosa, Maquoketa, Marengo, Iowa City, 
Tipton, Clinton, Muscatine, Davenport, Bettendorf, Sigourney, 
Washington, Wapello, Fairfield, Mount Pleasant, Burlington, 
Keosauqua, Fort Madison, Galena, Freeport, Mount Carroll, 
Sterling, Moline, Rock Island, Geneseo, Princeton, Hennepin, 
Aledo, Oquawka, Monmouth, Carthage, Macomb, Memphis, and Kahoka
403 PM CDT Sat Oct 20 2018

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 4 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON...

High pressure moving into the area along with the atmosphere
becoming more stable by sunset will allow winds to diminish to 
around 10 mph or less this evening.

$$

Wolf

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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.