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Wind Advisory 7, NWS La Crosse, WI

October 21, 20197 counties in Minnesota; 8 counties in Iowa; 11 counties in Wisconsin

NWS La Crosse, WI issued this wind advisory at Oct 21, 2019, 11:01 AM CDT for 7 counties in Minnesota; 8 counties in Iowa; 11 counties in Wisconsin. It took effect at Oct 22, 2019, 4:00 AM CDT. It was in force for 14 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Oct 21, 2019, 11:01 AM CDT (16:01 UTC)
In effect from
Oct 22, 2019, 4:00 AM CDT
Expired
Oct 22, 2019, 6:06 PM CDT
In force
14 hr
Issued by
NWS La Crosse, WI
All 26 counties

Allamakee County, IA, Chickasaw County, IA, Clayton County, IA, Fayette County, IA, Floyd County, IA, Howard County, IA, Mitchell County, IA, Winneshiek County, IA, Dodge County, MN, Fillmore County, MN, Houston County, MN, Mower County, MN, Olmsted County, MN, Wabasha County, MN, Winona County, MN, Adams County, WI, Buffalo County, WI, Crawford County, WI, Grant County, WI, Jackson County, WI, Juneau County, WI, La Crosse County, WI, Monroe County, WI, Richland County, WI, Trempealeau County, WI, Vernon County, WI

The radar

The La Crosse radar (KARX), 37 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 16:02 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, 4.0 hours before the alert went out and 212 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 2019-10-21Temperature 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 2019-10-21The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 289 square meters per square second.1939587897117136Sfc1 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
1094 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
35 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
289 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
317 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

457 
WWUS73 KARX 211601
NPWARX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
1101 AM CDT Mon Oct 21 2019

IAZ008>011-018-019-029-030-MNZ079-086>088-094>096-220015-
/O.NEW.KARX.WI.Y.0007.191022T0900Z-191023T0000Z/
Mitchell-Howard-Winneshiek-Allamakee-Floyd-Chickasaw-Fayette-
Clayton-Wabasha-Dodge-Olmsted-Winona-Mower-Fillmore-Houston-
Including the cities of Osage, Cresco, Decorah, Waukon, 
Charles City, New Hampton, Oelwein, Elkader, Wabasha, 
Dodge Center, Rochester, Winona, Austin, Preston, and Caledonia
1101 AM CDT Mon Oct 21 2019

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 7 PM CDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Iowa and 
  southeast Minnesota.

* WHEN...From 4 AM to 7 PM CDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

WIZ032>034-041>044-053>055-061-220015-
/O.NEW.KARX.WI.Y.0007.191022T1200Z-191023T0000Z/
Buffalo-Trempealeau-Jackson-La Crosse-Monroe-Juneau-Adams-Vernon-
Crawford-Richland-Grant-
Including the cities of Alma, Arcadia, Whitehall, 
Black River Falls, La Crosse, Sparta, Tomah, Mauston, Friendship,
Viroqua, Prairie Du Chien, Richland Center, and Platteville
1101 AM CDT Mon Oct 21 2019

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 7 PM CDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Southwest into central Wisconsin.

* WHEN...From 7 AM to 7 PM CDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

Boyne
6 follow-up statements
616 
WWUS73 KARX 211938
NPWARX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
238 PM CDT Mon Oct 21 2019

IAZ008>011-018-019-029-030-MNZ079-086>088-094>096-220345-
/O.CON.KARX.WI.Y.0007.191022T0900Z-191023T0000Z/
Mitchell-Howard-Winneshiek-Allamakee-Floyd-Chickasaw-Fayette-
Clayton-Wabasha-Dodge-Olmsted-Winona-Mower-Fillmore-Houston-
Including the cities of Osage, Cresco, Decorah, Waukon, 
Charles City, New Hampton, Oelwein, Elkader, Wabasha, 
Dodge Center, Rochester, Winona, Austin, Preston, and Caledonia
238 PM CDT Mon Oct 21 2019

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 7 PM CDT
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Iowa and 
  southeast Minnesota.

* WHEN...From 4 AM to 7 PM CDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

WIZ032>034-041>044-053>055-061-220345-
/O.CON.KARX.WI.Y.0007.191022T1200Z-191023T0000Z/
Buffalo-Trempealeau-Jackson-La Crosse-Monroe-Juneau-Adams-Vernon-
Crawford-Richland-Grant-
Including the cities of Alma, Arcadia, Whitehall, 
Black River Falls, La Crosse, Sparta, Tomah, Mauston, Friendship,
Viroqua, Prairie Du Chien, Richland Center, and Platteville
238 PM CDT Mon Oct 21 2019

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 7 PM CDT
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Southwest into central Wisconsin.

* WHEN...From 7 AM to 7 PM CDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

Boyne
300 
WWUS73 KARX 220237
NPWARX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
937 PM CDT Mon Oct 21 2019


IAZ008>011-018-019-029-030-MNZ079-086>088-094>096-221200-
/O.CON.KARX.WI.Y.0007.191022T0900Z-191023T0000Z/
Mitchell-Howard-Winneshiek-Allamakee-Floyd-Chickasaw-Fayette-
Clayton-Wabasha-Dodge-Olmsted-Winona-Mower-Fillmore-Houston-
Including the cities of Osage, Cresco, Decorah, Waukon, 
Charles City, New Hampton, Oelwein, Elkader, Wabasha, 
Dodge Center, Rochester, Winona, Austin, Preston, and Caledonia
937 PM CDT Mon Oct 21 2019

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 7 PM CDT
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph 
  expected. 

* WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Iowa and 
  southeast Minnesota. 

* WHEN...From 4 AM to 7 PM CDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects,
  including holiday decorations. Tree limbs could be blown down 
  and a few power outages may result. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

WIZ032>034-041>044-053>055-061-221200-
/O.CON.KARX.WI.Y.0007.191022T1200Z-191023T0000Z/
Buffalo-Trempealeau-Jackson-La Crosse-Monroe-Juneau-Adams-Vernon-
Crawford-Richland-Grant-
Including the cities of Alma, Arcadia, Whitehall, 
Black River Falls, La Crosse, Sparta, Tomah, Mauston, Friendship,
Viroqua, Prairie Du Chien, Richland Center, and Platteville
937 PM CDT Mon Oct 21 2019

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 7 PM CDT
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph 
  expected. 

* WHERE...Southwest into central Wisconsin.

* WHEN...From 7 AM to 7 PM CDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects,
  including holiday decorations. Tree limbs could be blown down 
  and a few power outages may result. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

NMB
441 
WWUS73 KARX 220911
NPWARX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
411 AM CDT Tue Oct 22 2019

IAZ008>011-018-019-029-030-MNZ079-086>088-094>096-222100-
/O.CON.KARX.WI.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-191023T0000Z/
Mitchell-Howard-Winneshiek-Allamakee-Floyd-Chickasaw-Fayette-
Clayton-Wabasha-Dodge-Olmsted-Winona-Mower-Fillmore-Houston-
Including the cities of Osage, Cresco, Decorah, Waukon, 
Charles City, New Hampton, Oelwein, Elkader, Wabasha, 
Dodge Center, Rochester, Winona, Austin, Preston, and Caledonia
411 AM CDT Tue Oct 22 2019

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

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Iowa and 
  southeast Minnesota.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects, 
  including holiday decorations. Tree limbs could be blown down 
  and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

WIZ032>034-041>044-053>055-061-222100-
/O.CON.KARX.WI.Y.0007.191022T1200Z-191023T0000Z/
Buffalo-Trempealeau-Jackson-La Crosse-Monroe-Juneau-Adams-Vernon-
Crawford-Richland-Grant-
Including the cities of Alma, Arcadia, Whitehall, 
Black River Falls, La Crosse, Sparta, Tomah, Mauston, Friendship,
Viroqua, Prairie Du Chien, Richland Center, and Platteville
411 AM CDT Tue Oct 22 2019

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

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Southwest into central Wisconsin.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects, 
  including holiday decorations. Tree limbs could be blown down 
  and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

04
946 
WWUS73 KARX 221607
NPWARX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
1107 AM CDT Tue Oct 22 2019

IAZ008>011-018-019-029-030-MNZ079-086>088-094>096-230000-
/O.CON.KARX.WI.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-191023T0000Z/
Mitchell-Howard-Winneshiek-Allamakee-Floyd-Chickasaw-Fayette-
Clayton-Wabasha-Dodge-Olmsted-Winona-Mower-Fillmore-Houston-
Including the cities of Osage, Cresco, Decorah, Waukon, 
Charles City, New Hampton, Oelwein, Elkader, Wabasha, 
Dodge Center, Rochester, Winona, Austin, Preston, and Caledonia
1107 AM CDT Tue Oct 22 2019

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

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Iowa and 
  southeast Minnesota.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects, 
  including holiday decorations. Tree limbs could be blown down 
  and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

WIZ032>034-041>044-053>055-061-230000-
/O.CON.KARX.WI.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-191023T0000Z/
Buffalo-Trempealeau-Jackson-La Crosse-Monroe-Juneau-Adams-Vernon-
Crawford-Richland-Grant-
Including the cities of Alma, Arcadia, Whitehall, 
Black River Falls, La Crosse, Sparta, Tomah, Mauston, Friendship,
Viroqua, Prairie Du Chien, Richland Center, and Platteville
1107 AM CDT Tue Oct 22 2019

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

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Southwest into central Wisconsin.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects, 
  including holiday decorations. Tree limbs could be blown down 
  and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

Peters
308 
WWUS73 KARX 221951
NPWARX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
251 PM CDT Tue Oct 22 2019

WIZ032>034-041>044-053>055-061-222100-
/O.CAN.KARX.WI.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-191023T0000Z/
Buffalo-Trempealeau-Jackson-La Crosse-Monroe-Juneau-Adams-Vernon-
Crawford-Richland-Grant-
Including the cities of Alma, Arcadia, Whitehall, 
Black River Falls, La Crosse, Sparta, Tomah, Mauston, Friendship,
Viroqua, Prairie Du Chien, Richland Center, and Platteville
251 PM CDT Tue Oct 22 2019

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Both the wind speeds and gusts have diminished. Due to this, the 
Wind Advisory has been cancelled.

$$

IAZ008>011-018-019-029-030-MNZ079-086>088-094>096-230000-
/O.CON.KARX.WI.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-191023T0000Z/
Mitchell-Howard-Winneshiek-Allamakee-Floyd-Chickasaw-Fayette-
Clayton-Wabasha-Dodge-Olmsted-Winona-Mower-Fillmore-Houston-
Including the cities of Osage, Cresco, Decorah, Waukon, 
Charles City, New Hampton, Oelwein, Elkader, Wabasha, 
Dodge Center, Rochester, Winona, Austin, Preston, and Caledonia
251 PM CDT Tue Oct 22 2019

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

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Iowa, and 
  southeast Minnesota.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects, 
  including holiday decorations. Tree limbs could be blown down 
  and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

Boyne
626 
WWUS73 KARX 222306
NPWARX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
606 PM CDT Tue Oct 22 2019

IAZ008>011-018-019-029-030-MNZ079-086>088-094>096-230015-
/O.CAN.KARX.WI.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-191023T0000Z/
Mitchell-Howard-Winneshiek-Allamakee-Floyd-Chickasaw-Fayette-
Clayton-Wabasha-Dodge-Olmsted-Winona-Mower-Fillmore-Houston-
Including the cities of Osage, Cresco, Decorah, Waukon, 
Charles City, New Hampton, Oelwein, Elkader, Wabasha, 
Dodge Center, Rochester, Winona, Austin, Preston, and Caledonia
606 PM CDT Tue Oct 22 2019

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in La Crosse has cancelled the Wind
Advisory. Gusty winds are diminishing and will continue to do so 
through the evening.

$$

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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.