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Wind Advisory 5, NWS Indianapolis, IN

December 31, 201824 counties in Indiana

NWS Indianapolis, IN issued this wind advisory at Dec 31, 2018, 3:42 AM EST for 24 counties in Indiana. It took effect at Dec 31, 2018, 3:00 PM EST. It was in force for 9 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Dec 31, 2018, 3:42 AM EST (08:42 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 31, 2018, 3:00 PM EST
Expired
Jan 1, 2019, 12:00 AM EST
In force
9 hr
Issued by
NWS Indianapolis, IN
All 24 counties

Bartholomew County, IN, Brown County, IN, Daviess County, IN, Decatur County, IN, Delaware County, IN, Greene County, IN, Hamilton County, IN, Hancock County, IN, Hendricks County, IN, Henry County, IN, Jackson County, IN, Jennings County, IN, Johnson County, IN, Knox County, IN, Lawrence County, IN, Madison County, IN, Marion County, IN, Martin County, IN, Monroe County, IN, Morgan County, IN, Owen County, IN, Randolph County, IN, Rush County, IN, Shelby County, IN

The radar

The Indianapolis radar (KIND), 34 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 08:40 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

Cncnati-Daytn, OH (KILN), launched 00:00Z, 8.7 hours before the alert went out and 200 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, Cncnati-Daytn, OH at 00:00Z on 2018-12-31Temperature 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, Cncnati-Daytn, OH at 00:00Z on 2018-12-31The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 287 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
1536 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
86 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
287 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
339 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

622 
WWUS73 KIND 310842
NPWIND

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
342 AM EST Mon Dec 31 2018

INZ039>042-046>049-053>057-061>065-067>072-311645-
/O.NEW.KIND.WI.Y.0005.181231T2000Z-190101T0500Z/
Hamilton-Madison-Delaware-Randolph-Hendricks-Marion-Hancock-Henry-
Owen-Morgan-Johnson-Shelby-Rush-Greene-Monroe-Brown-Bartholomew-
Decatur-Knox-Daviess-Martin-Lawrence-Jackson-Jennings-
Including the cities of Fishers, Carmel, Noblesville, Anderson, 
Muncie, Winchester, Plainfield, Brownsburg, Danville, 
Indianapolis, Greenfield, New Castle, Spencer, Martinsville, 
Mooresville, Greenwood, Franklin, Shelbyville, Rushville, Linton,
Bloomfield, Bloomington, Nashville, Columbus, Greensburg, 
Vincennes, Washington, Loogootee, Shoals, Bedford, Mitchell, 
Seymour, Brownstown, and North Vernon
342 AM EST Mon Dec 31 2018

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO MIDNIGHT
EST TONIGHT...

The National Weather Service in Indianapolis has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect from 3 PM this afternoon to midnight
EST tonight. 

* TIMING...Mid Afternoon through This Evening

* WINDS...Gusts of 40 to 45 MPH possible with locally higher winds

* IMPACTS...High profile vehicles may experience difficult driving
  conditions. Outdoor items that are not secured may be easily
  blown about. Scattered power outages may occur.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 30 mph or wind
gusts of 45 mph are expected. Winds this strong can make driving
difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra
caution.

&&

$$

Ryan
4 follow-up statements
384 
WWUS73 KIND 311443
NPWIND

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
943 AM EST Mon Dec 31 2018

INZ039>042-046>049-053>057-061>065-067>072-312245-
/O.CON.KIND.WI.Y.0005.181231T2000Z-190101T0500Z/
Hamilton-Madison-Delaware-Randolph-Hendricks-Marion-Hancock-Henry-
Owen-Morgan-Johnson-Shelby-Rush-Greene-Monroe-Brown-Bartholomew-
Decatur-Knox-Daviess-Martin-Lawrence-Jackson-Jennings-
Including the cities of Fishers, Carmel, Noblesville, Anderson, 
Muncie, Winchester, Plainfield, Brownsburg, Danville, 
Indianapolis, Greenfield, New Castle, Spencer, Martinsville, 
Mooresville, Greenwood, Franklin, Shelbyville, Rushville, Linton,
Bloomfield, Bloomington, Nashville, Columbus, Greensburg, 
Vincennes, Washington, Loogootee, Shoals, Bedford, Mitchell, 
Seymour, Brownstown, and North Vernon
943 AM EST Mon Dec 31 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT...

* TIMING...Mid Afternoon through This Evening

* WINDS...Gusts of 40 to 45 MPH possible with locally higher 
  winds

* IMPACTS...High profile vehicles may experience difficult 
  driving conditions. Outdoor items that are not secured may be 
  easily blown about. Scattered power outages may occur. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 30 mph or wind
gusts of 45 mph are expected. Winds this strong can make driving
difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra
caution.

&&

$$
306 
WWUS73 KIND 312103
NPWIND

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
403 PM EST Mon Dec 31 2018

INZ039>042-046>049-053>057-061>065-067>072-010500-
/O.CON.KIND.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-190101T0500Z/
Hamilton-Madison-Delaware-Randolph-Hendricks-Marion-Hancock-Henry-
Owen-Morgan-Johnson-Shelby-Rush-Greene-Monroe-Brown-Bartholomew-
Decatur-Knox-Daviess-Martin-Lawrence-Jackson-Jennings-
Including the cities of Fishers, Carmel, Noblesville, Anderson, 
Muncie, Winchester, Plainfield, Brownsburg, Danville, 
Indianapolis, Greenfield, New Castle, Spencer, Martinsville, 
Mooresville, Greenwood, Franklin, Shelbyville, Rushville, Linton,
Bloomfield, Bloomington, Nashville, Columbus, Greensburg, 
Vincennes, Washington, Loogootee, Shoals, Bedford, Mitchell, 
Seymour, Brownstown, and North Vernon
403 PM EST Mon Dec 31 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT...

* TIMING...This Evening

* WINDS...Gusts of 40 to 45 MPH possible with locally higher 
  winds 

* IMPACTS...High profile vehicles may experience difficult 
  driving conditions. Outdoor items that are not secured may be 
  easily blown about. Scattered power outages may occur. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 30 mph or wind
gusts of 45 mph are expected. Winds this strong can make driving
difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra
caution.

&&

$$
817 
WWUS73 KIND 010123
NPWIND

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
823 PM EST Mon Dec 31 2018


INZ039>042-046>049-053>057-061>065-067>072-010500-
/O.CON.KIND.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-190101T0500Z/
Hamilton-Madison-Delaware-Randolph-Hendricks-Marion-Hancock-Henry-
Owen-Morgan-Johnson-Shelby-Rush-Greene-Monroe-Brown-Bartholomew-
Decatur-Knox-Daviess-Martin-Lawrence-Jackson-Jennings-
Including the cities of Fishers, Carmel, Noblesville, Anderson, 
Muncie, Winchester, Plainfield, Brownsburg, Danville, 
Indianapolis, Greenfield, New Castle, Spencer, Martinsville, 
Mooresville, Greenwood, Franklin, Shelbyville, Rushville, Linton,
Bloomfield, Bloomington, Nashville, Columbus, Greensburg, 
Vincennes, Washington, Loogootee, Shoals, Bedford, Mitchell, 
Seymour, Brownstown, and North Vernon
823 PM EST Mon Dec 31 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT...

* TIMING...This Evening

* WINDS...Gusts of 45 to 50 MPH possible with locally higher 
  winds. 

* IMPACTS...High profile vehicles may experience difficult 
  driving conditions. Outdoor items that are not secured may be 
  easily blown about. Scattered power outages may occur. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 30 mph or wind
gusts of 45 mph are expected. Winds this strong can make driving
difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra
caution.

&&

$$
909 
WWUS73 KIND 010510
NPWIND

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
1210 AM EST Tue Jan 1 2019

INZ039>042-046>049-053>057-061>065-067>072-010615-
/O.EXP.KIND.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-190101T0500Z/
Hamilton-Madison-Delaware-Randolph-Hendricks-Marion-Hancock-Henry-
Owen-Morgan-Johnson-Shelby-Rush-Greene-Monroe-Brown-Bartholomew-
Decatur-Knox-Daviess-Martin-Lawrence-Jackson-Jennings-
Including the cities of Fishers, Carmel, Noblesville, Anderson, 
Muncie, Winchester, Plainfield, Brownsburg, Danville, 
Indianapolis, Greenfield, New Castle, Spencer, Martinsville, 
Mooresville, Greenwood, Franklin, Shelbyville, Rushville, Linton,
Bloomfield, Bloomington, Nashville, Columbus, Greensburg, 
Vincennes, Washington, Loogootee, Shoals, Bedford, Mitchell, 
Seymour, Brownstown, and North Vernon
1210 AM EST Tue Jan 1 2019

...WIND ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

While the strongest winds have moved into Ohio...peak wind gusts 
of 30 to 40 mph are still possible through about 2 AM then
diminish the rest of the night.

$$

Ryan

The office that day

Everything else NWS Indianapolis, IN issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Dec 31, 3:14 PM ESTRiver Flood WarningINDDelaware, Randolph30 hr
Dec 31, 3:31 PM ESTSpecial Weather StatementINDJackson, Jennings44 min
Dec 31, 5:13 PM ESTAreal Flood AdvisoryINDBartholomew, Brown, Decatur, Jackson, Jennings, Lawrence and 1 more5 hr
Dec 31, 5:16 PM ESTAreal Flood AdvisoryINDDelaware, Hancock, Henry, Madison, Randolph5 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.