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Wind Chill Advisory 13, NWS Twin Cities, MN

December 28, 20188 counties in Minnesota

NWS Twin Cities, MN issued this wind chill advisory at Dec 28, 2018, 2:23 PM CST for 8 counties in Minnesota. It took effect at Dec 28, 2018, 6:00 PM CST. It was in force for 15 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Dec 28, 2018, 2:23 PM CST (20:23 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 28, 2018, 6:00 PM CST
Expired
Dec 29, 2018, 9:00 AM CST
In force
15 hr
Issued by
NWS Twin Cities, MN

Counties Chippewa County, MN, Douglas County, MN, Lac qui Parle County, MN, Pope County, MN, Redwood County, MN, Stevens County, MN, Swift County, MN, Yellow Medicine County, MN

The radar

The Minneapolis radar (KMPX), 170 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:27 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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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, 8.4 hours before the alert went out and 168 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 2018-12-28Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 1 joules per kilogram.LCLEL10008507005003002001001 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 2018-12-28The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 22 square meters per square second.193958Sfc1 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
1 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
571 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
13 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
22 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
99 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

135 
WWUS43 KMPX 282023
WSWMPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
223 PM CST Fri Dec 28 2018

...COLD WIND CHILLS TONIGHT...

.A Winter Storm Warning for portions of west central Minnesota
continues until 6 PM. Reduced visibility from strong winds and 
blowing snow is expected to continue. Near whiteout conditions are
possible in spots.

A Wind Chill Advisory is in effect tonight and Saturday morning
for western Minnesota. Wind chill values around 25 below zero are
expected. 

MNZ047-054>056-064-290430-
/O.NEW.KMPX.WC.Y.0013.181229T0000Z-181229T1500Z/
/O.CON.KMPX.WS.W.0011.000000T0000Z-181229T0000Z/
Stevens-Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-Yellow Medicine-
Including the cities of Morris, Madison, Benson, Montevideo, 
and Granite Falls
223 PM CST Fri Dec 28 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS
EVENING...
...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM
CST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Blowing snow. Very cold wind chills expected. Wind 
  chills as low as 30 below zero expected.

* WHERE...Stevens, Lac Qui Parle, Swift, Chippewa and Yellow 
  Medicine Counties.

* WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until 6 PM CST this 
  evening. For the Wind Chill Advisory, from 6 PM this evening 
  to 9 AM CST Saturday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Widespread blowing snow could 
  significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions 
  could impact the evening commute. The cold wind chills could 
  cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for blowing snow means severe winter
weather conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible.
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will
combine to create low wind chills. Frostbite and hypothermia can
occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and
gloves. 

The latest road conditions for Minnesota can be found at
511mn.org and for Wisconsin at 511wi.gov, or by calling 5 1 1 in
either state.

&&

$$

MNZ041-048-073-290430-
/O.NEW.KMPX.WC.Y.0013.181229T0000Z-181229T1500Z/
Douglas-Pope-Redwood-
Including the cities of Alexandria, Glenwood, and Redwood Falls
223 PM CST Fri Dec 28 2018

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM
CST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 
  25 below zero expected.

* WHERE...Douglas, Pope and Redwood Counties.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 9 AM CST Saturday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The cold wind chills could cause 
  frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will
combine to create low wind chills. Frostbite and hypothermia can
occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and
gloves. 

&&

$$

Borghoff
3 follow-up statements
500 
WWUS43 KMPX 282350
WSWMPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
550 PM CST Fri Dec 28 2018

...COLD WIND CHILLS TONIGHT...

.A Wind Chill Advisory is in effect until 9 AM CST Saturday 
morning for western Minnesota. Wind chill values from 25 below to 
30 below zero are expected.

MNZ047-054>056-064-291100-
/O.CAN.KMPX.WS.W.0011.000000T0000Z-181229T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMPX.WC.Y.0013.181229T0000Z-181229T1500Z/
Stevens-Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-Yellow Medicine-
Including the cities of Morris, Madison, Benson, Montevideo, 
and Granite Falls
550 PM CST Fri Dec 28 2018

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST
SATURDAY...
...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 30
  below zero expected.

* WHERE...Stevens, Chippewa, Lac Qui Parle, Swift and Yellow 
  Medicine Counties.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM CST Saturday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The cold wind chills could cause 
  frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will
combine to create low wind chills. Frostbite and hypothermia can
occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and
gloves. 

&&

$$

MNZ041-048-073-291100-
/O.CON.KMPX.WC.Y.0013.181229T0000Z-181229T1500Z/
Douglas-Pope-Redwood-
Including the cities of Alexandria, Glenwood, and Redwood Falls
550 PM CST Fri Dec 28 2018

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 
  25 below zero expected.

* WHERE...Douglas, Pope and Redwood Counties.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM CST Saturday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The cold wind chills could cause 
  frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will
combine to create low wind chills. Frostbite and hypothermia can
occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and
gloves. 

&&

$$
071 
WWUS43 KMPX 291009
WSWMPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
409 AM CST Sat Dec 29 2018

...COLD WIND CHILLS TONIGHT...

.A Wind Chill Advisory will continue for western Minnesota until 
9 AM CST Saturday morning. Wind chill values near 25 below zero 
are expected. Dress in layers and cover exposed skin to avoid
frostbite.

MNZ041-047-048-054>056-064-073-291500-
/O.CON.KMPX.WC.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-181229T1500Z/
Douglas-Stevens-Pope-Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-Yellow Medicine-
Redwood-
Including the cities of Alexandria, Morris, Glenwood, Madison, 
Benson, Montevideo, Granite Falls, and Redwood Falls
409 AM CST Sat Dec 29 2018

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills near 25 below zero expected. 

* WHERE...Stevens, Chippewa, Lac Qui Parle, Swift and Yellow 
  Medicine Counties. 

* WHEN...Until 9 AM CST Saturday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The cold wind chills could cause 
  frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will
combine to create low wind chills. Frostbite and hypothermia can
occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and
gloves.

&&

$$

jrb
423 
WWUS43 KMPX 291457
WSWMPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
857 AM CST Sat Dec 29 2018

MNZ041-047-048-054>056-064-073-291600-
/O.EXP.KMPX.WC.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-181229T1500Z/
Douglas-Stevens-Pope-Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-Yellow Medicine-
Redwood-
Including the cities of Alexandria, Morris, Glenwood, Madison, 
Benson, Montevideo, Granite Falls, and Redwood Falls
857 AM CST Sat Dec 29 2018

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 9 AM CST THIS MORNING...

$$

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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.