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Wind Advisory 2, NWS Sioux Falls, SD

March 30, 20184 states

NWS Sioux Falls, SD issued this wind advisory at Mar 30, 2018, 3:05 PM CDT for 4 states. It took effect at Mar 31, 2018, 1:00 AM CDT. It was in force for 12 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Mar 30, 2018, 3:05 PM CDT (20:05 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 31, 2018, 1:00 AM CDT
Expired
Mar 31, 2018, 12:49 PM CDT
In force
12 hr
Issued by
NWS Sioux Falls, SD
All 45 counties

Buena Vista County, IA, Cherokee County, IA, Clay County, IA, Dickinson County, IA, Ida County, IA, Lyon County, IA, O'Brien County, IA, Osceola County, IA, Plymouth County, IA, Sioux County, IA, Woodbury County, IA, Cottonwood County, MN, Jackson County, MN, Lincoln County, MN, Lyon County, MN, Murray County, MN, Nobles County, MN, Pipestone County, MN, Rock County, MN, Dakota County, NE, Dixon County, NE, Aurora County, SD, Beadle County, SD, Bon Homme County, SD, Brookings County, SD, Brule County, SD, Charles Mix County, SD, Clay County, SD, Davison County, SD, Douglas County, SD, Gregory County, SD, Hanson County, SD, Hutchinson County, SD, Jerauld County, SD, Kingsbury County, SD, Lake County, SD, Lincoln County, SD, McCook County, SD, Miner County, SD, Minnehaha County, SD, Moody County, SD, Sanborn County, SD, Turner County, SD, Union County, SD, Yankton County, SD

The radar

The Sioux Falls radar (KFSD), 16 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:11 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

Aberdeen, SD (KABR), launched 12:00Z, 8.1 hours before the alert went out and 202 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, Aberdeen, SD at 12:00Z on 2018-03-30Temperature 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, Aberdeen, SD at 12:00Z on 2018-03-30The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 81 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
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
582 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
62 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
81 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
166 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

824 
WWUS73 KFSD 302005
NPWFSD

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
305 PM CDT Fri Mar 30 2018


SDZ038-050-052-053-057>059-063-064-310415-
/O.NEW.KFSD.WI.Y.0002.180331T0600Z-180331T1800Z/
Beadle-Gregory-Jerauld-Sanborn-Brule-Aurora-Davison-Charles Mix-
Douglas-
305 PM CDT Fri Mar 30 2018

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 1 PM CDT SATURDAY...

The National Weather Service in Sioux Falls has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect from 1 AM to 1 PM CDT Saturday. 

* TIMING...Strong winds will increase quickly tonight, then
  gradually diminish through Saturday afternoon.

* WINDS...Sustained northwest winds of 35 to 35 mph with gusts up
  to 50 mph are expected. 

* IMPACTS...Strong wind gusts will make driving difficult,
  especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory is issued when sustained winds are forecast to be
31 to 39 mph or gusts will range between 46 and 57 mph.  Winds of
these magnitudes may cause minor property damage without extra
precautions. Motorists in high profile vehicles should use
caution until the winds subside.

&&

$$

IAZ001>003-012>014-020>022-031-032-MNZ071-072-080-081-089-090-097-
098-NEZ013-014-SDZ039-040-054>056-060>062-065>071-310415-
/O.NEW.KFSD.WI.Y.0002.180331T0900Z-180331T1800Z/
Lyon IA-Osceola-Dickinson-Sioux-O'Brien-Clay IA-Plymouth-Cherokee-
Buena Vista-Woodbury-Ida-Lincoln MN-Lyon MN-Murray-Cottonwood-
Nobles-Jackson-Pipestone-Rock-Dixon-Dakota-Kingsbury-Brookings-
Miner-Lake-Moody-Hanson-McCook-Minnehaha-Hutchinson-Turner-
Lincoln SD-Bon Homme-Yankton-Clay SD-Union-
305 PM CDT Fri Mar 30 2018

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 1 PM CDT SATURDAY...

The National Weather Service in Sioux Falls has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect from 4 AM to 1 PM CDT Saturday. 

* TIMING...Strong winds will quickly increase early Saturday
  morning, then gradually diminish through the afternoon.

* WINDS...Sustained northwest winds of 25 to 35 mph with gusts up
  to 50 mph are expected.

* IMPACTS...Strong wind gusts will make driving difficult,
  especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory is issued when sustained winds are forecast to be
31 to 39 mph or gusts will range between 46 and 57 mph.  Winds of
these magnitudes may cause minor property damage without extra
precautions. Motorists in high profile vehicles should use
caution until the winds subside.

&&

$$
5 follow-up statements
808 
WWUS73 KFSD 302022
NPWFSD

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
322 PM CDT Fri Mar 30 2018


SDZ038-050-052-053-057>059-063-064-310430-
/O.CON.KFSD.WI.Y.0002.180331T0600Z-180331T1800Z/
Beadle-Gregory-Jerauld-Sanborn-Brule-Aurora-Davison-Charles Mix-
Douglas-
322 PM CDT Fri Mar 30 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 1 PM CDT
SATURDAY...

* TIMING...Strong winds will increase quickly tonight, then 
  gradually diminish through Saturday afternoon. 

* WINDS...Sustained northwest winds of 25 to 35 mph with gusts 
  up to 50 mph are expected. 

* IMPACTS...Strong wind gusts will make driving difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory is issued when sustained winds are forecast to be
31 to 39 mph or gusts will range between 46 and 57 mph.  Winds of
these magnitudes may cause minor property damage without extra
precautions. Motorists in high profile vehicles should use
caution until the winds subside.

&&

$$

IAZ001>003-012>014-020>022-031-032-MNZ071-072-080-081-089-090-097-
098-NEZ013-014-SDZ039-040-054>056-060>062-065>071-310430-
/O.CON.KFSD.WI.Y.0002.180331T0900Z-180331T1800Z/
Lyon IA-Osceola-Dickinson-Sioux-O'Brien-Clay IA-Plymouth-Cherokee-
Buena Vista-Woodbury-Ida-Lincoln MN-Lyon MN-Murray-Cottonwood-
Nobles-Jackson-Pipestone-Rock-Dixon-Dakota-Kingsbury-Brookings-
Miner-Lake-Moody-Hanson-McCook-Minnehaha-Hutchinson-Turner-
Lincoln SD-Bon Homme-Yankton-Clay SD-Union-
322 PM CDT Fri Mar 30 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 1 PM CDT
SATURDAY...

* TIMING...Strong winds will quickly increase early Saturday 
  morning, then gradually diminish through the afternoon. 

* WINDS...Sustained northwest winds of 25 to 35 mph with gusts 
  up to 50 mph are expected. 

* IMPACTS...Strong wind gusts will make driving difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory is issued when sustained winds are forecast to be
31 to 39 mph or gusts will range between 46 and 57 mph.  Winds of
these magnitudes may cause minor property damage without extra
precautions. Motorists in high profile vehicles should use
caution until the winds subside.

&&

$$
183 
WWUS73 KFSD 310222
NPWFSD

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
922 PM CDT Fri Mar 30 2018

SDZ038-050-052-053-057>059-063-064-311030-
/O.CON.KFSD.WI.Y.0002.180331T0600Z-180331T1800Z/
Beadle-Gregory-Jerauld-Sanborn-Brule-Aurora-Davison-Charles Mix-
Douglas-
922 PM CDT Fri Mar 30 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 1 PM CDT
SATURDAY...

* TIMING...Strong winds will increase quickly tonight, then 
  gradually diminish through Saturday afternoon. 

* WINDS...Sustained northwest winds of 25 to 35 mph with gusts 
  up to 50 mph are expected. 

* IMPACTS...Strong wind gusts will make driving difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory is issued when sustained winds are forecast to be
31 to 39 mph or gusts will range between 46 and 57 mph.  Winds of
these magnitudes may cause minor property damage without extra
precautions. Motorists in high profile vehicles should use
caution until the winds subside.

&&

$$

IAZ001>003-012>014-020>022-031-032-MNZ071-072-080-081-089-090-097-
098-NEZ013-014-SDZ039-040-054>056-060>062-065>071-311030-
/O.CON.KFSD.WI.Y.0002.180331T0900Z-180331T1800Z/
Lyon IA-Osceola-Dickinson-Sioux-O'Brien-Clay IA-Plymouth-Cherokee-
Buena Vista-Woodbury-Ida-Lincoln MN-Lyon MN-Murray-Cottonwood-
Nobles-Jackson-Pipestone-Rock-Dixon-Dakota-Kingsbury-Brookings-
Miner-Lake-Moody-Hanson-McCook-Minnehaha-Hutchinson-Turner-
Lincoln SD-Bon Homme-Yankton-Clay SD-Union-
922 PM CDT Fri Mar 30 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 1 PM CDT
SATURDAY...

* TIMING...Strong winds will quickly increase early Saturday 
  morning, then gradually diminish through the afternoon. 

* WINDS...Sustained northwest winds of 25 to 35 mph with gusts 
  up to 50 mph are expected. 

* IMPACTS...Strong wind gusts will make driving difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory is issued when sustained winds are forecast to be
31 to 39 mph or gusts will range between 46 and 57 mph.  Winds of
these magnitudes may cause minor property damage without extra
precautions. Motorists in high profile vehicles should use
caution until the winds subside.

&&

$$
868 
WWUS73 KFSD 310849
NPWFSD

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
349 AM CDT Sat Mar 31 2018

SDZ038-050-052-053-057>059-063-064-311700-
/O.CON.KFSD.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-180331T1800Z/
Beadle-Gregory-Jerauld-Sanborn-Brule-Aurora-Davison-Charles Mix-
Douglas-
349 AM CDT Sat Mar 31 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* TIMING...Strong winds will will continue through midday, then
  gradually diminish this afternoon.  

* WINDS...Sustained north to northwest winds of 25 to 35 mph with
  gusts of 40 to 45 mph will occur. 

* IMPACTS...Strong wind gusts will make driving difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory is issued when sustained winds are forecast to be
31 to 39 mph or gusts will range between 46 and 57 mph.  Winds of
these magnitudes may cause minor property damage without extra
precautions. Motorists in high profile vehicles should use
caution until the winds subside.

&&

$$

IAZ001>003-012>014-020>022-031-032-MNZ071-072-080-081-089-090-097-
098-NEZ013-014-SDZ039-040-054>056-060>062-065>071-311700-
/O.CON.KFSD.WI.Y.0002.180331T0900Z-180331T1800Z/
Lyon IA-Osceola-Dickinson-Sioux-O'Brien-Clay IA-Plymouth-Cherokee-
Buena Vista-Woodbury-Ida-Lincoln MN-Lyon MN-Murray-Cottonwood-
Nobles-Jackson-Pipestone-Rock-Dixon-Dakota-Kingsbury-Brookings-
Miner-Lake-Moody-Hanson-McCook-Minnehaha-Hutchinson-Turner-
Lincoln SD-Bon Homme-Yankton-Clay SD-Union-
349 AM CDT Sat Mar 31 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* TIMING...Strong winds will prevail through midday, then
  gradually decrease this afternoon.  

* WINDS...Sustained north to northwest winds of 25 to 35 mph with
  gusts of 40 to 45 mph will occur. 

* IMPACTS...Strong wind gusts will make driving difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory is issued when sustained winds are forecast to be
31 to 39 mph or gusts will range between 46 and 57 mph.  Winds of
these magnitudes may cause minor property damage without extra
precautions. Motorists in high profile vehicles should use
caution until the winds subside.

&&

$$
359 
WWUS73 KFSD 311554
NPWFSD

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
1054 AM CDT Sat Mar 31 2018


SDZ038-050-052-057-058-063-064-311700-
/O.CAN.KFSD.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-180331T1800Z/
Beadle-Gregory-Jerauld-Brule-Aurora-Charles Mix-Douglas-
1054 AM CDT Sat Mar 31 2018

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Sioux Falls has cancelled the
Wind Advisory. 

While winds will remain below criteria, breezy winds of 20 to 30 
mph with gusts to 35 mph are possible through late afternoon.

$$

IAZ001>003-012>014-020>022-031-032-MNZ071-072-080-081-089-090-097-
098-NEZ013-014-SDZ039-040-053>056-059>062-065>071-311800-
/O.CON.KFSD.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-180331T1800Z/
Lyon IA-Osceola-Dickinson-Sioux-O'Brien-Clay IA-Plymouth-Cherokee-
Buena Vista-Woodbury-Ida-Lincoln MN-Lyon MN-Murray-Cottonwood-
Nobles-Jackson-Pipestone-Rock-Dixon-Dakota-Kingsbury-Brookings-
Sanborn-Miner-Lake-Moody-Davison-Hanson-McCook-Minnehaha-
Hutchinson-Turner-Lincoln SD-Bon Homme-Yankton-Clay SD-Union-
1054 AM CDT Sat Mar 31 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* TIMING...Strong winds will prevail through midday, then 
  gradually decrease this afternoon. 

* WINDS...Sustained north to northwest winds of 20 to 30 mph with
  gusts of 35 to 40 mph will occur. 

* IMPACTS...Strong wind gusts will make driving difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory is issued when sustained winds are forecast to be
31 to 39 mph or gusts will range between 46 and 57 mph.  Winds of
these magnitudes may cause minor property damage without extra
precautions. Motorists in high profile vehicles should use
caution until the winds subside.

&&

$$
046 
WWUS73 KFSD 311749
NPWFSD

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
1249 PM CDT Sat Mar 31 2018


IAZ001>003-012>014-020>022-031-032-MNZ071-072-080-081-089-090-097-
098-NEZ013-014-SDZ039-040-053>056-059>062-065>071-311900-
/O.CAN.KFSD.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-180331T1800Z/
Lyon IA-Osceola-Dickinson-Sioux-O'Brien-Clay IA-Plymouth-Cherokee-
Buena Vista-Woodbury-Ida-Lincoln MN-Lyon MN-Murray-Cottonwood-
Nobles-Jackson-Pipestone-Rock-Dixon-Dakota-Kingsbury-Brookings-
Sanborn-Miner-Lake-Moody-Davison-Hanson-McCook-Minnehaha-
Hutchinson-Turner-Lincoln SD-Bon Homme-Yankton-Clay SD-Union-
1249 PM CDT Sat Mar 31 2018

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Sioux Falls has cancelled the
Wind Advisory. 

While winds will remain below criteria, wind gusts to 30-35 mph
are possible through late afternoon. 

$$

The office that day

Everything else NWS Sioux Falls, SD issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 30, 6:39 AM CDTRiver Flood WarningFSDBrookings40 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.