Alert archive / Michigan / Wind Advisories in 2018
Wind Advisory 3, NWS Grand Rapids, MI
NWS Grand Rapids, MI issued this wind advisory at May 3, 2018, 4:08 PM EDT for 19 counties in Michigan. It took effect at May 4, 2018, 9:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 7 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- May 3, 2018, 4:08 PM EDT (20:08 UTC)
- In effect from
- May 4, 2018, 9:00 AM EDT
- Expired
- May 4, 2018, 3:50 PM EDT
- In force
- 7 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Grand Rapids, MI
Counties Allegan County, MI, Barry County, MI, Calhoun County, MI, Clinton County, MI, Eaton County, MI, Gratiot County, MI, Ingham County, MI, Ionia County, MI, Isabella County, MI, Jackson County, MI, Kalamazoo County, MI, Kent County, MI, Mecosta County, MI, Montcalm County, MI, Muskegon County, MI, Newaygo County, MI, Oceana County, MI, Ottawa County, MI, Van Buren County, MI
The radar
The Grand Rapids radar (KGRR), 17 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:08 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
Detroit, MI (KDTX), launched 12:00Z, 8.1 hours before the alert went out and 157 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
- 1072 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 44 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 100 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 162 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- -0.0
The text
As transmitted.
085 WWUS73 KGRR 032008 NPWGRR URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI 408 PM EDT Thu May 3 2018 MIZ045-046-051-052-056>059-064>067-071>074-041000- /O.NEW.KGRR.WI.Y.0003.180504T1400Z-180504T2200Z/ Mecosta-Isabella-Montcalm-Gratiot-Ottawa-Kent-Ionia-Clinton- Allegan-Barry-Eaton-Ingham-Van Buren-Kalamazoo-Calhoun-Jackson- Including the cities of Big Rapids, Mount Pleasant, Greenville, Alma, Grand Haven, Jenison, Grand Rapids, Ionia, St. Johns, Holland, Hastings, Charlotte, Lansing, South Haven, Kalamazoo, Battle Creek, and Jackson 408 PM EDT Thu May 3 2018 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 6 PM EDT FRIDAY... The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids has issued a Wind Advisory...which is in effect from 10 AM to 6 PM EDT Friday. HAZARDOUS WEATHER... * Wind gusts 45 to 50 mph * Wind direction southwest in the morning, shifting west in the afternoon IMPACTS... * Scattered power outages * Downed tree branches and power lines * Difficulting driving on north-south roads * Unsecured outdoor items and trash cans blown around PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... * Winds this strong can make driving difficult...especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$
4 follow-up statements
864 WWUS73 KGRR 040159 NPWGRR URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI 959 PM EDT Thu May 3 2018 MIZ045-046-051-052-056>059-064>067-071>074-041000- /O.CON.KGRR.WI.Y.0003.180504T1400Z-180504T2200Z/ Mecosta-Isabella-Montcalm-Gratiot-Ottawa-Kent-Ionia-Clinton- Allegan-Barry-Eaton-Ingham-Van Buren-Kalamazoo-Calhoun-Jackson- Including the cities of Big Rapids, Mount Pleasant, Greenville, Alma, Grand Haven, Jenison, Grand Rapids, Ionia, St. Johns, Holland, Hastings, Charlotte, Lansing, South Haven, Kalamazoo, Battle Creek, and Jackson 959 PM EDT Thu May 3 2018 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 6 PM EDT FRIDAY... HAZARDOUS WEATHER... * Wind gusts 45 to 50 mph * Wind direction southwest in the morning, shifting west in the afternoon IMPACTS... * Scattered power outages * Downed tree branches and power lines * Difficulting driving on north-south roads * Unsecured outdoor items and trash cans blown around PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... * Winds this strong can make driving difficult...especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$
317 WWUS73 KGRR 040720 NPWGRR URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI 320 AM EDT Fri May 4 2018 MIZ043-044-050-041530- /O.EXB.KGRR.WI.Y.0003.180504T1300Z-180504T2200Z/ Oceana-Newaygo-Muskegon- Including the cities of Hart, Fremont, and Muskegon 320 AM EDT Fri May 4 2018 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING... The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids has issued a Wind Advisory...which is in effect from 9 AM this morning to 6 PM EDT this evening. HAZARDOUS WEATHER... * Wind gusts to 55 mph * Wind direction southwest in the morning, shifting west in the afternoon IMPACTS... * Scattered power outages expected, numerous power outages possible * Downed tree branches and power lines * Difficulting driving on north-south roads * Unsecured outdoor items and trash cans blown around PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... * Winds this strong can make driving difficult...especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ MIZ045-046-051-052-056>059-064>067-071>074-041530- /O.EXT.KGRR.WI.Y.0003.180504T1300Z-180504T2200Z/ Mecosta-Isabella-Montcalm-Gratiot-Ottawa-Kent-Ionia-Clinton- Allegan-Barry-Eaton-Ingham-Van Buren-Kalamazoo-Calhoun-Jackson- Including the cities of Big Rapids, Mount Pleasant, Greenville, Alma, Grand Haven, Jenison, Grand Rapids, Ionia, St. Johns, Holland, Hastings, Charlotte, Lansing, South Haven, Kalamazoo, Battle Creek, and Jackson 320 AM EDT Fri May 4 2018 ...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING... the Wind Advisory is now in effect from 9 AM this morning to 6 PM EDT this evening. HAZARDOUS WEATHER... * Wind gusts to 55 mph * Wind direction southwest in the morning, shifting west in the afternoon IMPACTS... * Scattered power outages expected, numerous power outages possible * Downed tree branches and power lines * Difficulting driving on north-south roads * Unsecured outdoor items and trash cans blown around PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... * Winds this strong can make driving difficult...especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$
286 WWUS73 KGRR 041417 NPWGRR URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI 1017 AM EDT Fri May 4 2018 MIZ051-052-056>059-064>067-071>074-042200- /O.UPG.KGRR.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-180504T2200Z/ /O.NEW.KGRR.HW.W.0001.180504T1417Z-180504T2200Z/ Montcalm-Gratiot-Ottawa-Kent-Ionia-Clinton-Allegan-Barry-Eaton- Ingham-Van Buren-Kalamazoo-Calhoun-Jackson- Including the cities of Greenville, Alma, Grand Haven, Jenison, Grand Rapids, Ionia, St. Johns, Holland, Hastings, Charlotte, Lansing, South Haven, Kalamazoo, Battle Creek, and Jackson 1017 AM EDT Fri May 4 2018 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING... The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids has issued a High Wind Warning...which is in effect until 6 PM EDT this evening. the Wind Advisory is no longer in effect. HAZARDOUS WEATHER... * Damaging wind gusts to 60 mph * Wind direction southwest in the morning, shifting west in the afternoon IMPACTS... * Widespread power outages possible * Downed trees and power lines * Difficulty driving, especially on north-south roads * Unsecured outdoor items and trash cans blown around PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... * A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage. && $$ MIZ043>046-050-042200- /O.CON.KGRR.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-180504T2200Z/ Oceana-Newaygo-Mecosta-Isabella-Muskegon- Including the cities of Hart, Fremont, Big Rapids, Mount Pleasant, and Muskegon 1017 AM EDT Fri May 4 2018 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING... HAZARDOUS WEATHER... * Wind gusts to 45 to 55 mph * Wind direction southwest in the morning, shifting west in the afternoon IMPACTS... * Scattered power outages expected, numerous power outages possible * Downed tree branches and power lines * Difficulty driving, especially on north-south roads * Unsecured outdoor items and trash cans blown around PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... * Winds this strong can make driving difficult...especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$
436 WWUS73 KGRR 041950 NPWGRR URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI 350 PM EDT Fri May 4 2018 MIZ051-052-056>059-064>067-071>074-042100- /O.CAN.KGRR.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180504T2200Z/ Montcalm-Gratiot-Ottawa-Kent-Ionia-Clinton-Allegan-Barry-Eaton- Ingham-Van Buren-Kalamazoo-Calhoun-Jackson- Including the cities of Greenville, Alma, Grand Haven, Jenison, Grand Rapids, Ionia, St. Johns, Holland, Hastings, Charlotte, Lansing, South Haven, Kalamazoo, Battle Creek, and Jackson 350 PM EDT Fri May 4 2018 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED... The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids has cancelled the High Wind Warning. HAZARDOUS WEATHER... * Wind gusts will continue to subside through the late afternoon and evening. Damaging wind gusts are no longer expected. IMPACTS... * No further impacts from strong winds are expected PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... * SEND REPORTS TO NWS GRAND RAPIDS OR VISIT WEATHER.GOV/GRR FOR MORE INFORMATION. && $$ MIZ043>046-050-042100- /O.CAN.KGRR.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-180504T2200Z/ Oceana-Newaygo-Mecosta-Isabella-Muskegon- Including the cities of Hart, Fremont, Big Rapids, Mount Pleasant, and Muskegon 350 PM EDT Fri May 4 2018 ...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids has cancelled the Wind Advisory. HAZARDOUS WEATHER... * Wind gusts will continue to subside through the late afternoon and evening. Damaging wind gusts are no longer expected. IMPACTS... * No further impacts from strong winds are expected PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... * SEND REPORTS TO NWS GRAND RAPIDS OR VISIT WEATHER.GOV/GRR FOR MORE INFORMATION. && $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS Grand Rapids, MI issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2, 8:32 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | GRR | Muskegon, Newaygo | 30 min |
| May 2, 9:18 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | GRR | Calhoun, Jackson | 57 min |
| May 2, 9:22 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | GRR | 83 min | |
| May 2, 9:55 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | GRR | 104 min | |
| May 2, 10:37 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | GRR | Muskegon, Oceana, Ottawa | 55 min |
| May 3, 12:15 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | GRR | Clinton, Gratiot, Ionia, Isabella, Montcalm | 60 min |
| May 3, 4:18 PM EDT | Small Craft Advisory | GRR | 11 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.