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Wind Advisory 7, NWS Twin Cities, MN

October 27, 201825 counties in Minnesota

NWS Twin Cities, MN issued this wind advisory at Oct 27, 2018, 2:06 PM CDT for 25 counties in Minnesota. It took effect at Oct 27, 2018, 11:00 PM CDT. It was in force for 11 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Oct 27, 2018, 2:06 PM CDT (19:06 UTC)
In effect from
Oct 27, 2018, 11:00 PM CDT
Expired
Oct 28, 2018, 10:06 AM CDT
In force
11 hr
Issued by
NWS Twin Cities, MN
All 25 counties

Blue Earth County, MN, Brown County, MN, Carver County, MN, Chippewa County, MN, Dakota County, MN, Faribault County, MN, Freeborn County, MN, Goodhue County, MN, Kandiyohi County, MN, Lac qui Parle County, MN, Le Sueur County, MN, Martin County, MN, McLeod County, MN, Meeker County, MN, Nicollet County, MN, Redwood County, MN, Renville County, MN, Rice County, MN, Scott County, MN, Sibley County, MN, Steele County, MN, Swift County, MN, Waseca County, MN, Watonwan County, MN, Yellow Medicine County, MN

The radar

The Minneapolis radar (KMPX), 73 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 19:04 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

Minneapolis, MN (KMPX), launched 12:00Z, 7.1 hours before the alert went out and 71 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, Minneapolis, MN at 12:00Z on 2018-10-27Temperature 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, Minneapolis, MN at 12:00Z on 2018-10-27The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 70 square meters per square second.19395878Sfc1 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
561 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
47 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
70 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
112 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

817 
WWUS73 KMPX 271906
NPWMPX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
206 PM CDT Sat Oct 27 2018

MNZ054>056-064-280300-
/O.NEW.KMPX.WI.Y.0007.181028T0500Z-181028T0800Z/
Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-Yellow Medicine-
Including the cities of Madison, Benson, Montevideo, 
and Granite Falls
206 PM CDT Sat Oct 27 2018

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 3 AM CDT
SUNDAY...

The National Weather Service in Twin Cities/Chanhassen has issued
a Wind Advisory, which is in effect from midnight tonight to 3 AM
CDT Sunday. 

* TIMING...southwest winds will shift to the northwest after
  midnight.  

* WINDS...sustained winds of 15 to 25 mph, will increase to 25 to
  35 mph, with gusts up to 50 mph at times. 

* IMPACTS...Winds this strong can make driving difficult,
  especially for high profile vehicles. In addition, Loose objects
  could be blown around, and weakened tree branches that haven't
  seen strong winds recently could fall.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

MNZ057-058-065>067-073>075-082-280300-
/O.NEW.KMPX.WI.Y.0007.181028T0800Z-181028T1200Z/
Kandiyohi-Meeker-Renville-McLeod-Sibley-Redwood-Brown-Nicollet-
Watonwan-
Including the cities of Willmar, Litchfield, Olivia, Hutchinson, 
Gaylord, Redwood Falls, New Ulm, St Peter, and St James
206 PM CDT Sat Oct 27 2018

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 7 AM CDT SUNDAY...

The National Weather Service in Twin Cities/Chanhassen has issued
a Wind Advisory, which is in effect from 3 AM to 7 AM CDT Sunday.

* TIMING...southwest winds will shift to the northwest after 3 am.  

* WINDS...sustained winds of 15 to 25 mph, will increase to 25 to
  35 mph, with gusts up to 50 mph at times. 

* IMPACTS...Winds this strong can make driving difficult,
  especially for high profile vehicles. In addition, Loose objects
  could be blown around, and weakened tree branches that haven't
  seen strong winds recently could fall.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

MNZ076>078-083>085-091>093-280300-
/O.NEW.KMPX.WI.Y.0007.181028T0800Z-181028T1700Z/
Le Sueur-Rice-Goodhue-Blue Earth-Waseca-Steele-Martin-Faribault-
Freeborn-
Including the cities of Le Sueur, Faribault, Red Wing, Mankato, 
Waseca, Owatonna, Fairmont, Blue Earth, and Albert Lea
206 PM CDT Sat Oct 27 2018

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO NOON CDT SUNDAY...

The National Weather Service in Twin Cities/Chanhassen has issued
a Wind Advisory, which is in effect from 3 AM to noon CDT Sunday.

* TIMING...southwest winds will shift to the northwest after 3 am.  

* WINDS...sustained winds of 15 to 25 mph, will increase to 25 to
  35 mph, with gusts up to 50 mph at times. 

* IMPACTS...Winds this strong can make driving difficult,
  especially for high profile vehicles. In addition, Loose objects
  could be blown around, and weakened tree branches that haven't
  seen strong winds recently could fall.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

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3 follow-up statements
179 
WWUS73 KMPX 280254
NPWMPX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
954 PM CDT Sat Oct 27 2018

MNZ068-069-281200-
/O.EXB.KMPX.WI.Y.0007.181028T0600Z-181028T1200Z/
Carver-Scott-
Including the cities of Chaska and Shakopee
954 PM CDT Sat Oct 27 2018

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 7 AM CDT SUNDAY...

The National Weather Service in Twin Cities/Chanhassen has issued
a Wind Advisory, which is in effect from 1 AM to 7 AM CDT Sunday.

* TIMING...south winds will shift to the northwest and increase
  overnight. 

* WINDS...northwest 25 to 30 mph, with gusts up to 50 mph at 
  times. 

* IMPACTS...Winds this strong can make driving difficult,
  especially for high profile vehicles. In addition, loose objects
  could be blown around.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

MNZ070-281200-
/O.EXA.KMPX.WI.Y.0007.181028T0800Z-181028T1700Z/
Dakota-
Including the city of Hastings
954 PM CDT Sat Oct 27 2018

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO NOON CDT SUNDAY...

The National Weather Service in Twin Cities/Chanhassen has issued
a Wind Advisory, which is in effect from 3 AM to noon CDT Sunday.

* TIMING...south winds will shift to the northwest and increase
  overnight. 

* WINDS...northwest 25 to 30 mph, with gusts up to 50 mph at 
  times. 

* IMPACTS...Winds this strong can make driving difficult,
  especially for high profile vehicles. In addition, loose objects
  could be blown around.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

MNZ054>056-064-281200-
/O.EXT.KMPX.WI.Y.0007.181028T0400Z-181028T1200Z/
Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-Yellow Medicine-
Including the cities of Madison, Benson, Montevideo, 
and Granite Falls
954 PM CDT Sat Oct 27 2018

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT SUNDAY...

* TIMING...now through 7 AM Sunday. 

* WINDS...northwest 25 to 30 mph, with gusts up to 50 mph at 
  times. 

* IMPACTS...Winds this strong can make driving difficult,
  especially for high profile vehicles. In addition, loose objects
  could be blown around.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

MNZ057-058-065>067-073>075-082-281200-
/O.EXT.KMPX.WI.Y.0007.181028T0600Z-181028T1200Z/
Kandiyohi-Meeker-Renville-McLeod-Sibley-Redwood-Brown-Nicollet-
Watonwan-
Including the cities of Willmar, Litchfield, Olivia, Hutchinson, 
Gaylord, Redwood Falls, New Ulm, St Peter, and St James
954 PM CDT Sat Oct 27 2018

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 7 AM CDT SUNDAY...

* TIMING...south winds will shift to the northwest and increase
  overnight. 

* WINDS...northwest 25 to 30 mph, with gusts up to 50 mph at 
  times. 

* IMPACTS...Winds this strong can make driving difficult,
  especially for high profile vehicles. In addition, loose objects
  could be blown around.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

MNZ076>078-083>085-091>093-281200-
/O.CON.KMPX.WI.Y.0007.181028T0800Z-181028T1700Z/
Le Sueur-Rice-Goodhue-Blue Earth-Waseca-Steele-Martin-Faribault-
Freeborn-
Including the cities of Le Sueur, Faribault, Red Wing, Mankato, 
Waseca, Owatonna, Fairmont, Blue Earth, and Albert Lea
954 PM CDT Sat Oct 27 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO NOON CDT SUNDAY...

* TIMING...south winds will shift to the northwest and increase
  overnight. 

* WINDS...northwest 25 to 30 mph, with gusts up to 50 mph at 
  times. 

* IMPACTS...Winds this strong can make driving difficult,
  especially for high profile vehicles. In addition, loose objects
  could be blown around.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

Borghoff
096 
WWUS73 KMPX 280925
NPWMPX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
425 AM CDT Sun Oct 28 2018


MNZ054>058-064>069-073>075-082-281030-
/O.CAN.KMPX.WI.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-181028T1200Z/
Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-Kandiyohi-Meeker-Yellow Medicine-
Renville-McLeod-Sibley-Carver-Scott-Redwood-Brown-Nicollet-
Watonwan-
Including the cities of Madison, Benson, Montevideo, Willmar, 
Litchfield, Granite Falls, Olivia, Hutchinson, Gaylord, Chaska, 
Shakopee, Redwood Falls, New Ulm, St Peter, and St James
425 AM CDT Sun Oct 28 2018

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Twin Cities/Chanhassen has
cancelled the Wind Advisory. 

Winds will continue to gust up to 40 mph this morning, but will
remain below advisory criteria.

$$

MNZ070-076>078-083>085-091>093-281700-
/O.CON.KMPX.WI.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-181028T1700Z/
Dakota-Le Sueur-Rice-Goodhue-Blue Earth-Waseca-Steele-Martin-
Faribault-Freeborn-
Including the cities of Hastings, Le Sueur, Faribault, Red Wing, 
Mankato, Waseca, Owatonna, Fairmont, Blue Earth, and Albert Lea
425 AM CDT Sun Oct 28 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CDT TODAY...

* TIMING...northwest winds will continue to increase in speed this
  morning.
  

* WINDS...northwest 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph at
  times.
  

* IMPACTS...Winds this strong can make driving difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles. In addition, loose 
  objects could be blown around. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
997 
WWUS73 KMPX 281506
NPWMPX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
1006 AM CDT Sun Oct 28 2018

MNZ070-076>078-083>085-091>093-281615-
/O.CAN.KMPX.WI.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-181028T1700Z/
Dakota-Le Sueur-Rice-Goodhue-Blue Earth-Waseca-Steele-Martin-
Faribault-Freeborn-
Including the cities of Hastings, Le Sueur, Faribault, Red Wing, 
Mankato, Waseca, Owatonna, Fairmont, Blue Earth, and Albert Lea
1006 AM CDT Sun Oct 28 2018

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Twin Cities/Chanhassen has
cancelled the Wind Advisory. 

Wind speeds this morning have dropped below advisory criteria.
Therefore, the advisory has been cancelled early. 

$$

The office that day

Everything else NWS Twin Cities, MN issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Oct 27, 3:51 AM CDTDense Fog AdvisoryMPXBrown, Chippewa, Douglas, Kandiyohi, Lac qui Parle, Martin and 7 more6 hr

Nearby

Wind Advisories in Minnesota, 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.