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Wind Advisory 2, NWS Northern Indiana

March 31, 201821 counties in Indiana; 4 counties in Michigan

NWS Northern Indiana issued this wind advisory at Mar 31, 2018, 4:11 AM EDT for 21 counties in Indiana; 4 counties in Michigan. It took effect at Mar 31, 2018, 12:00 PM EDT. It was in force for 7 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Mar 31, 2018, 4:11 AM EDT (08:11 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 31, 2018, 12:00 PM EDT
Expired
Mar 31, 2018, 7:00 PM EDT
In force
7 hr
Issued by
NWS Northern Indiana
All 25 counties

Adams County, IN, Allen County, IN, Blackford County, IN, Cass County, IN, DeKalb County, IN, Elkhart County, IN, Fulton County, IN, Grant County, IN, Huntington County, IN, Jay County, IN, LaGrange County, IN, Marshall County, IN, Miami County, IN, Noble County, IN, Pulaski County, IN, Starke County, IN, Steuben County, IN, Wabash County, IN, Wells County, IN, White County, IN, Whitley County, IN, Branch County, MI, Cass County, MI, Hillsdale County, MI, Saint Joseph County, MI

The radar

The Northern Indiana radar (KIWX), 22 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 08:12 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, 8.2 hours before the alert went out and 248 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 2018-03-31Temperature 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 2018-03-31The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -24 square meters per square second.1939587897117Sfc1 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
1080 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
38 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-24 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
18 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

940 
WWUS73 KIWX 310811
NPWIWX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
411 AM EDT Sat Mar 31 2018

INZ003>009-012>018-020-022>027-032>034-MIZ077>081-311615-
/O.NEW.KIWX.WI.Y.0002.180331T1600Z-180331T2300Z/
La Porte-St. Joseph IN-Elkhart-Lagrange-Steuben-Noble-De Kalb-
Starke-Pulaski-Marshall-Fulton IN-Kosciusko-Whitley-Allen IN-
White-Cass IN-Miami-Wabash-Huntington-Wells-Adams-Grant-Blackford-
Jay-Berrien-Cass MI-St. Joseph MI-Branch-Hillsdale-
Including the cities of Michigan City, La Porte, South Bend, 
Mishawaka, New Carlisle, Walkerton, Elkhart, Goshen, Nappanee, 
Lagrange, Topeka, Shipshewana, Angola, Fremont, Kendallville, 
Ligonier, Albion, Auburn, Garrett, Knox, North Judson, Bass Lake,
Winamac, Francesville, Medaryville, Plymouth, Bremen, Culver, 
Rochester, Akron, Warsaw, Winona Lake, Syracuse, Mentone, 
Columbia City, Tri-Lakes, South Whitley, Fort Wayne, New Haven, 
Monticello, Monon, Brookston, Logansport, Royal Center, Peru, 
Grissom AFB, Mexico, Wabash, North Manchester, Huntington, 
Roanoke, Bluffton, Ossian, Decatur, Berne, Marion, Gas City, 
Upland, Hartford City, Montpelier, Portland, Dunkirk, Niles, 
Benton Harbor, St. Joseph, Fair Plain, Benton Heights, Buchanan, 
Paw Paw Lake, Dowagiac, Cassopolis, Marcellus, Sturgis, 
Three Rivers, White Pigeon, Mendon, Coldwater, Bronson, 
Hillsdale, Jonesville, and Litchfield
411 AM EDT Sat Mar 31 2018 /311 AM CDT Sat Mar 31 2018/

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON EDT /11 AM CDT/ TODAY TO
7 PM EDT /6 PM CDT/ THIS EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Northern Indiana has issued a
Wind Advisory...which is in effect from noon EDT /11 AM CDT/
today to 7 PM EDT /6 PM CDT/ this evening. 

HAZARDOUS WEATHER...

 * Southwest winds increasing to 20 to 35 mph toward midday and 
   continuing into this afternoon. Gusts up to 45 mph this 
   afternoon.

 * The strongest winds are expected for a 3 to 5 period from noon
   through 5 PM EDT this afternoon.

IMPACTS...

 * Loose items such as garbage cans will be blown around in 
   these gusty winds. Secure your belongings. Driving high 
   profile vehicles will also become difficult overnight. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
4 follow-up statements
611 
WWUS73 KIWX 310831 CCA
NPWIWX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE...CORRECTED
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
431 AM EDT Sat Mar 31 2018

INZ003>009-012>018-020-022>027-032>034-MIZ077>081-311615-
/O.COR.KIWX.WI.Y.0002.180331T1600Z-180331T2300Z/
La Porte-St. Joseph IN-Elkhart-Lagrange-Steuben-Noble-De Kalb-
Starke-Pulaski-Marshall-Fulton IN-Kosciusko-Whitley-Allen IN-
White-Cass IN-Miami-Wabash-Huntington-Wells-Adams-Grant-Blackford-
Jay-Berrien-Cass MI-St. Joseph MI-Branch-Hillsdale-
Including the cities of Michigan City, La Porte, South Bend, 
Mishawaka, New Carlisle, Walkerton, Elkhart, Goshen, Nappanee, 
Lagrange, Topeka, Shipshewana, Angola, Fremont, Kendallville, 
Ligonier, Albion, Auburn, Garrett, Knox, North Judson, Bass Lake,
Winamac, Francesville, Medaryville, Plymouth, Bremen, Culver, 
Rochester, Akron, Warsaw, Winona Lake, Syracuse, Mentone, 
Columbia City, Tri-Lakes, South Whitley, Fort Wayne, New Haven, 
Monticello, Monon, Brookston, Logansport, Royal Center, Peru, 
Grissom AFB, Mexico, Wabash, North Manchester, Huntington, 
Roanoke, Bluffton, Ossian, Decatur, Berne, Marion, Gas City, 
Upland, Hartford City, Montpelier, Portland, Dunkirk, Niles, 
Benton Harbor, St. Joseph, Fair Plain, Benton Heights, Buchanan, 
Paw Paw Lake, Dowagiac, Cassopolis, Marcellus, Sturgis, 
Three Rivers, White Pigeon, Mendon, Coldwater, Bronson, 
Hillsdale, Jonesville, and Litchfield
431 AM EDT Sat Mar 31 2018 /331 AM CDT Sat Mar 31 2018/

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON EDT /11 AM CDT/ TODAY TO
7 PM EDT /6 PM CDT/ THIS EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Northern Indiana has issued a
Wind Advisory...which is in effect from noon EDT /11 AM CDT/
today to 7 PM EDT /6 PM CDT/ this evening. 

HAZARDOUS WEATHER...

 * Southwest winds increasing to 20 to 35 mph toward midday and 
   continuing into this afternoon. Gusts up to 45 mph this 
   afternoon.

 * The strongest winds are expected for a 3 to 5 hour period from
   noon through 5 PM EDT this afternoon.

IMPACTS...

 * Loose items such as garbage cans will be blown around in 
   these gusty winds. Secure your belongings. Driving high 
   profile vehicles will also become difficult overnight. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
025 
WWUS73 KIWX 310901 CCA 
NPWIWX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE...CORRECTED
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
501 AM EDT Sat Mar 31 2018

INZ003>009-012>018-020-022>027-032>034-MIZ077>081-311615-
/O.COR.KIWX.WI.Y.0002.180331T1600Z-180331T2300Z/
La Porte-St. Joseph IN-Elkhart-Lagrange-Steuben-Noble-De Kalb-
Starke-Pulaski-Marshall-Fulton IN-Kosciusko-Whitley-Allen IN-
White-Cass IN-Miami-Wabash-Huntington-Wells-Adams-Grant-Blackford-
Jay-Berrien-Cass MI-St. Joseph MI-Branch-Hillsdale-
Including the cities of Michigan City, La Porte, South Bend, 
Mishawaka, New Carlisle, Walkerton, Elkhart, Goshen, Nappanee, 
Lagrange, Topeka, Shipshewana, Angola, Fremont, Kendallville, 
Ligonier, Albion, Auburn, Garrett, Knox, North Judson, Bass Lake,
Winamac, Francesville, Medaryville, Plymouth, Bremen, Culver, 
Rochester, Akron, Warsaw, Winona Lake, Syracuse, Mentone, 
Columbia City, Tri-Lakes, South Whitley, Fort Wayne, New Haven, 
Monticello, Monon, Brookston, Logansport, Royal Center, Peru, 
Grissom AFB, Mexico, Wabash, North Manchester, Huntington, 
Roanoke, Bluffton, Ossian, Decatur, Berne, Marion, Gas City, 
Upland, Hartford City, Montpelier, Portland, Dunkirk, Niles, 
Benton Harbor, St. Joseph, Fair Plain, Benton Heights, Buchanan, 
Paw Paw Lake, Dowagiac, Cassopolis, Marcellus, Sturgis, 
Three Rivers, White Pigeon, Mendon, Coldwater, Bronson, 
Hillsdale, Jonesville, and Litchfield
501 AM EDT Sat Mar 31 2018 /401 AM CDT Sat Mar 31 2018/

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON EDT /11 AM CDT/ TODAY TO
7 PM EDT /6 PM CDT/ THIS EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Northern Indiana has issued a
Wind Advisory...which is in effect from noon EDT /11 AM CDT/
today to 7 PM EDT /6 PM CDT/ this evening. 

HAZARDOUS WEATHER...

 * Southwest winds increasing to 20 to 35 mph toward midday and 
   continuing into this afternoon. Gusts up to 45 mph this 
   afternoon.

 * The strongest winds are expected for a 3 to 5 hour period from
   noon through 5 PM EDT this afternoon.

IMPACTS...

 * Loose items such as garbage cans will be blown around in these
   gusty winds. Secure your belongings. Driving high profile
   vehicles will also become difficult this afternoon. Scattered
   downed tree branches are also possible this afternoon.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
969 
WWUS73 KIWX 311604
NPWIWX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
1204 PM EDT Sat Mar 31 2018

INZ003>009-012>018-020-022>027-032>034-MIZ077>081-312300-
/O.CON.KIWX.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-180331T2300Z/
La Porte-St. Joseph IN-Elkhart-Lagrange-Steuben-Noble-De Kalb-
Starke-Pulaski-Marshall-Fulton IN-Kosciusko-Whitley-Allen IN-
White-Cass IN-Miami-Wabash-Huntington-Wells-Adams-Grant-Blackford-
Jay-Berrien-Cass MI-St. Joseph MI-Branch-Hillsdale-
Including the cities of Michigan City, La Porte, South Bend, 
Mishawaka, New Carlisle, Walkerton, Elkhart, Goshen, Nappanee, 
Lagrange, Topeka, Shipshewana, Angola, Fremont, Kendallville, 
Ligonier, Albion, Auburn, Garrett, Knox, North Judson, Bass Lake,
Winamac, Francesville, Medaryville, Plymouth, Bremen, Culver, 
Rochester, Akron, Warsaw, Winona Lake, Syracuse, Mentone, 
Columbia City, Tri-Lakes, South Whitley, Fort Wayne, New Haven, 
Monticello, Monon, Brookston, Logansport, Royal Center, Peru, 
Grissom AFB, Mexico, Wabash, North Manchester, Huntington, 
Roanoke, Bluffton, Ossian, Decatur, Berne, Marion, Gas City, 
Upland, Hartford City, Montpelier, Portland, Dunkirk, Niles, 
Benton Harbor, St. Joseph, Fair Plain, Benton Heights, Buchanan, 
Paw Paw Lake, Dowagiac, Cassopolis, Marcellus, Sturgis, 
Three Rivers, White Pigeon, Mendon, Coldwater, Bronson, 
Hillsdale, Jonesville, and Litchfield
1204 PM EDT Sat Mar 31 2018 /1104 AM CDT Sat Mar 31 2018/

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EDT /6 PM CDT/ THIS
EVENING...

HAZARDOUS WEATHER...

 * Southwest winds to 20 to 35 mph. Gusts up to 45 mph. 

 * The strongest winds are expected from 2 PM EDT through 6 PM 
   EDT this afternoon. 

IMPACTS...

 * Loose items such as garbage cans will be blown around in 
   these gusty winds. Secure your belongings. Driving high 
   profile vehicles will also become difficult this afternoon. 
   Scattered downed tree branches are also possible this 
   afternoon. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
975 
WWUS73 KIWX 312303
NPWIWX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
703 PM EDT Sat Mar 31 2018

INZ003>009-012>018-020-022>027-032>034-MIZ077>081-010015-
/O.EXP.KIWX.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-180331T2300Z/
La Porte-St. Joseph IN-Elkhart-Lagrange-Steuben-Noble-De Kalb-
Starke-Pulaski-Marshall-Fulton IN-Kosciusko-Whitley-Allen IN-
White-Cass IN-Miami-Wabash-Huntington-Wells-Adams-Grant-Blackford-
Jay-Berrien-Cass MI-St. Joseph MI-Branch-Hillsdale-
Including the cities of Michigan City, La Porte, South Bend, 
Mishawaka, New Carlisle, Walkerton, Elkhart, Goshen, Nappanee, 
Lagrange, Topeka, Shipshewana, Angola, Fremont, Kendallville, 
Ligonier, Albion, Auburn, Garrett, Knox, North Judson, Bass Lake,
Winamac, Francesville, Medaryville, Plymouth, Bremen, Culver, 
Rochester, Akron, Warsaw, Winona Lake, Syracuse, Mentone, 
Columbia City, Tri-Lakes, South Whitley, Fort Wayne, New Haven, 
Monticello, Monon, Brookston, Logansport, Royal Center, Peru, 
Grissom AFB, Mexico, Wabash, North Manchester, Huntington, 
Roanoke, Bluffton, Ossian, Decatur, Berne, Marion, Gas City, 
Upland, Hartford City, Montpelier, Portland, Dunkirk, Niles, 
Benton Harbor, St. Joseph, Fair Plain, Benton Heights, Buchanan, 
Paw Paw Lake, Dowagiac, Cassopolis, Marcellus, Sturgis, 
Three Rivers, White Pigeon, Mendon, Coldwater, Bronson, 
Hillsdale, Jonesville, and Litchfield
703 PM EDT Sat Mar 31 2018 /603 PM CDT Sat Mar 31 2018/

...WIND ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

Wind gusts will continue to slowly subside through the evening.

&&

$$

The office that day

Everything else NWS Northern Indiana issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 31, 3:46 PM EDTSmall Craft AdvisoryIWX24 hr

Nearby

Wind Advisories in Indiana, 2018Wind Advisories in Michigan, 2018Every wind advisory in 2018

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.