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Wind Chill Advisory 8, NWS La Crosse, WI

March 3, 201913 counties in Wisconsin; Allamakee County, Clayton County, Iowa; Houston County, Wabasha County, Winona County, Minnesota

NWS La Crosse, WI issued this wind chill advisory at Mar 3, 2019, 10:13 AM CST for 13 counties in Wisconsin; Allamakee County, Clayton County, Iowa; Houston County, Wabasha County, Winona County, Minnesota. It took effect at Mar 3, 2019, 8:00 PM CST. It was in force for 16 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Mar 3, 2019, 10:13 AM CST (16:13 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 3, 2019, 8:00 PM CST
Expired
Mar 4, 2019, 12:00 PM CST
In force
16 hr
Issued by
NWS La Crosse, WI

Counties Allamakee County, IA, Clayton County, IA, Houston County, MN, Wabasha County, MN, Winona County, MN, Adams County, WI, Buffalo County, WI, Clark County, WI, Crawford County, WI, Grant County, WI, Jackson County, WI, Juneau County, WI, La Crosse County, WI, Monroe County, WI, Richland County, WI, Taylor County, WI, Trempealeau County, WI, Vernon County, WI

The radar

The La Crosse radar (KARX), 18 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 16:12 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

Minneapolis, MN (KMPX), launched 12:00Z, 4.2 hours before the alert went out and 234 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 2019-03-03Temperature 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°0°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Minneapolis, MN at 12:00Z on 2019-03-03The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -55 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
1045 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
99 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-55 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
23 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

475 
WWUS43 KARX 031613
WSWARX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
1013 AM CST Sun Mar 3 2019

...Very Cold Wind Chills Expected through Monday Morning...

.Quite cold temperatures combined with winds of 10 to 15 mph will
create wind chill readings of 20 to 35 below zero across the
entire area through Monday morning. The coldest values will be
found tonight into Monday morning. Wind chill values this low can
cause frostbite to exposed skin in 30 minutes or less.

If possible, try to limit your exposure to the cold weather.
Be sure to wear several layers of clothing and cover all exposed 
skin if you will be outdoors for extended periods of time.

MNZ079-088-WIZ017-029-032>034-040000-
/O.NEW.KARX.WC.Y.0008.190304T0200Z-190304T1600Z/
/O.CON.KARX.WC.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-190303T1800Z/
Wabasha-Winona-Taylor-Clark-Buffalo-Trempealeau-Jackson-
Including the cities of Wabasha, Winona, Medford, Neillsville, 
Alma, Arcadia, Whitehall, and Black River Falls
1013 AM CST Sun Mar 3 2019

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY...
...ANOTHER WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING 
TO 10 AM CST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected, with readings of 20 to 35
  below zero, coldest through midday today and again tonight.

* WHERE...Portions of north central Wisconsin and southeast 
  Minnesota.

* WHEN...Coldest wind chills expected through midday today, then
  again from 8 PM this evening to 10 AM CST Monday.

* 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. 

&&

$$

IAZ011-030-MNZ096-WIZ041>044-053>055-061-040000-
/O.NEW.KARX.WC.Y.0008.190304T0200Z-190304T1600Z/
Allamakee-Clayton-Houston-La Crosse-Monroe-Juneau-Adams-Vernon-
Crawford-Richland-Grant-
Including the cities of Waukon, Elkader, Caledonia, La Crosse, 
Sparta, Tomah, Mauston, Friendship, Viroqua, Prairie Du Chien, 
Richland Center, and Platteville
1013 AM CST Sun Mar 3 2019

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM
CST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected, with readings of 20 to 30
  below zero.

* WHERE...Portions of central, western, and southwest Wisconsin,
  northeast Iowa, and southeast Minnesota.

* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 10 AM CST Monday.

* 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. 

&&

$$

IAZ029-040000-
/O.EXB.KARX.WC.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-190304T1600Z/
Fayette-
Including the city of Oelwein
1013 AM CST Sun Mar 3 2019

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected, with readings of 20 to 35
  below zero.

* WHERE...Fayette County.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM CST Monday.

* 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. 

&&

$$

IAZ008>010-018-019-MNZ086-087-094-095-040000-
/O.EXT.KARX.WC.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-190304T1600Z/
Mitchell-Howard-Winneshiek-Floyd-Chickasaw-Dodge-Olmsted-Mower-
Fillmore-
Including the cities of Osage, Cresco, Decorah, Charles City, 
New Hampton, Dodge Center, Rochester, Austin, and Preston
1013 AM CST Sun Mar 3 2019

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected, with readings of 20 to 35
  below zero.

* WHERE...Much of northeast Iowa and southeast Minnesota.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM CST Monday.

* 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. 

&&

$$

Lawrence
8 follow-up statements
040 
WWUS43 KARX 031757
WSWARX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
1157 AM CST Sun Mar 3 2019

...Very Cold Wind Chills Expected through Monday Morning...

.Quite cold temperatures combined with winds of 10 to 15 mph will
create wind chill readings of 20 to 35 below zero across the
entire area through Monday morning. The coldest values will be
found tonight into Monday morning. Wind chill values this low can
cause frostbite to exposed skin in 30 minutes or less.

If possible, try to limit your exposure to the cold weather. Be
sure to wear several layers of clothing and cover all exposed
skin if you will be outdoors for extended periods of time.

MNZ079-088-WIZ017-029-032>034-040600-
/O.EXP.KARX.WC.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-190303T1800Z/
/O.CON.KARX.WC.Y.0008.190304T0200Z-190304T1600Z/
Wabasha-Winona-Taylor-Clark-Buffalo-Trempealeau-Jackson-
Including the cities of Wabasha, Winona, Medford, Neillsville, 
Alma, Arcadia, Whitehall, and Black River Falls
1157 AM CST Sun Mar 3 2019

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING
TO 10 AM CST MONDAY...

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

* WHERE...Portions of central, north central and west central 
  Wisconsin and southeast Minnesota.

* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 10 AM CST Monday.

* 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. 

&&

$$

IAZ008>010-018-019-029-MNZ086-087-094-095-040600-
/O.CON.KARX.WC.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-190304T1600Z/
Mitchell-Howard-Winneshiek-Floyd-Chickasaw-Fayette-Dodge-Olmsted-
Mower-Fillmore-
Including the cities of Osage, Cresco, Decorah, Charles City, 
New Hampton, Oelwein, Dodge Center, Rochester, Austin, 
and Preston
1157 AM CST Sun Mar 3 2019

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CST MONDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 10 AM CST Monday.

* 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. 

&&

$$

IAZ011-030-MNZ096-WIZ041>044-053>055-061-040600-
/O.CON.KARX.WC.Y.0008.190304T0200Z-190304T1600Z/
Allamakee-Clayton-Houston-La Crosse-Monroe-Juneau-Adams-Vernon-
Crawford-Richland-Grant-
Including the cities of Waukon, Elkader, Caledonia, La Crosse, 
Sparta, Tomah, Mauston, Friendship, Viroqua, Prairie Du Chien, 
Richland Center, and Platteville
1157 AM CST Sun Mar 3 2019

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING
TO 10 AM CST MONDAY...

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

* WHERE...Portions of central, southwest and west central 
  Wisconsin, northeast Iowa and southeast Minnesota.

* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 10 AM CST Monday.

* 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. 

&&

$$

Lawrence
893 
WWUS43 KARX 032135
WSWARX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
335 PM CST Sun Mar 3 2019

...Very Cold Wind Chills Expected through Monday Morning...

.Cold temperatures combined with winds of 10 to 15 mph will 
create wind chill readings of 20 to 35 below zero across the 
entire area through Monday morning. The coldest values will be 
found tonight into Monday morning. Wind chill values this low can 
cause frostbite to exposed skin in 30 minutes or less.

If possible, try to limit your exposure to the cold weather. Be
sure to wear several layers of clothing and cover all exposed
skin if you will be outdoors for extended periods of time.

IAZ011-030-MNZ079-088-096-WIZ017-029-032>034-041>044-053>055-061-
040545-
/O.CON.KARX.WC.Y.0008.190304T0200Z-190304T1600Z/
Allamakee-Clayton-Wabasha-Winona-Houston-Taylor-Clark-Buffalo-
Trempealeau-Jackson-La Crosse-Monroe-Juneau-Adams-Vernon-Crawford-
Richland-Grant-
Including the cities of Waukon, Elkader, Wabasha, Winona, 
Caledonia, Medford, Neillsville, Alma, Arcadia, Whitehall, 
Black River Falls, La Crosse, Sparta, Tomah, Mauston, Friendship,
Viroqua, Prairie Du Chien, Richland Center, and Platteville
335 PM CST Sun Mar 3 2019

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING
TO 10 AM CST MONDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 10 AM CST Monday.

* 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. 

&&

$$

IAZ008>010-018-019-029-MNZ086-087-094-095-040545-
/O.CON.KARX.WC.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-190304T1600Z/
Mitchell-Howard-Winneshiek-Floyd-Chickasaw-Fayette-Dodge-Olmsted-
Mower-Fillmore-
Including the cities of Osage, Cresco, Decorah, Charles City, 
New Hampton, Oelwein, Dodge Center, Rochester, Austin, 
and Preston
335 PM CST Sun Mar 3 2019

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 35 below 
  zero.

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

* WHEN...Until 10 AM CST Monday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The dangerously cold wind chills could 
  cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 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. 

&&

$$

LL/Lawrence
524 
WWUS43 KARX 040139
WSWARX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
739 PM CST Sun Mar 3 2019

...Very Cold Wind Chills Expected through Monday Morning...

.Cold temperatures combined with winds of 10 to 15 mph will
create wind chill readings of 20 to 35 below zero across the
entire area through Monday morning. During the past hour, the 
wind chill at Dexter Minnesota was 35 below. This was coldest 
wind chill in the Tri State area. Wind chill values this low can 
cause frostbite to exposed skin in 30 minutes or less.

If possible, try to limit your exposure to the cold weather. Be
sure to wear several layers of clothing and cover all exposed
skin if you will be outdoors for extended periods of time.

IAZ011-030-MNZ079-088-096-WIZ017-029-032>034-041>044-053>055-061-
040945-
/O.CON.KARX.WC.Y.0008.190304T0200Z-190304T1600Z/
Allamakee-Clayton-Wabasha-Winona-Houston-Taylor-Clark-Buffalo-
Trempealeau-Jackson-La Crosse-Monroe-Juneau-Adams-Vernon-Crawford-
Richland-Grant-
Including the cities of Waukon, Elkader, Wabasha, Winona, 
Caledonia, Medford, Neillsville, Alma, Arcadia, Whitehall, 
Black River Falls, La Crosse, Sparta, Tomah, Mauston, Friendship,
Viroqua, Prairie Du Chien, Richland Center, and Platteville
739 PM CST Sun Mar 3 2019

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 30
  below zero expected. Wind chill values this low can cause
  frostbite to exposed skin in 30 minutes or less.

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

* WHEN...Until 10 AM CST Monday.

* 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. 

&&

$$

IAZ008>010-018-019-029-MNZ086-087-094-095-040945-
/O.CON.KARX.WC.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-190304T1600Z/
Mitchell-Howard-Winneshiek-Floyd-Chickasaw-Fayette-Dodge-Olmsted-
Mower-Fillmore-
Including the cities of Osage, Cresco, Decorah, Charles City, 
New Hampton, Oelwein, Dodge Center, Rochester, Austin, 
and Preston
739 PM CST Sun Mar 3 2019

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 35 below
  zero. Wind chill values this low can cause frostbite to exposed
  skin in 30 minutes or less.

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

* WHEN...Until 10 AM CST Monday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The dangerously cold wind chills could 
  cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 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. 

&&

$$

Boyne
131 
WWUS43 KARX 040541
WSWARX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
1141 PM CST Sun Mar 3 2019

...Very Cold Wind Chills Expected through Monday Morning...

.Cold temperatures combined with winds of 10 to 15 mph will
create wind chill readings of 20 to 35 below zero across the
entire area through Monday morning. During the past hour, the
wind chill at Dexter Minnesota was 38 below. This was coldest
wind chill in the region. Wind chill values this low can cause 
frostbite to exposed skin in 30 minutes or less.

If possible, try to limit your exposure to the cold weather. Be
sure to wear several layers of clothing and cover all exposed
skin if you will be outdoors for extended periods of time.

IAZ011-030-MNZ079-088-096-WIZ017-029-032>034-041>044-053>055-061-
041345-
/O.CON.KARX.WC.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-190304T1600Z/
Allamakee-Clayton-Wabasha-Winona-Houston-Taylor-Clark-Buffalo-
Trempealeau-Jackson-La Crosse-Monroe-Juneau-Adams-Vernon-Crawford-
Richland-Grant-
Including the cities of Waukon, Elkader, Wabasha, Winona, 
Caledonia, Medford, Neillsville, Alma, Arcadia, Whitehall, 
Black River Falls, La Crosse, Sparta, Tomah, Mauston, Friendship,
Viroqua, Prairie Du Chien, Richland Center, and Platteville
1141 PM CST Sun Mar 3 2019

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CST MONDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 10 AM CST Monday.

* 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. 

&&

$$

IAZ008>010-018-019-029-MNZ086-087-094-095-041345-
/O.CON.KARX.WC.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-190304T1600Z/
Mitchell-Howard-Winneshiek-Floyd-Chickasaw-Fayette-Dodge-Olmsted-
Mower-Fillmore-
Including the cities of Osage, Cresco, Decorah, Charles City, 
New Hampton, Oelwein, Dodge Center, Rochester, Austin, 
and Preston
1141 PM CST Sun Mar 3 2019

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 35 below 
  zero.

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

* WHEN...Until 10 AM CST Monday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The dangerously cold wind chills could 
  cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 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. 

&&

$$

Boyne
661 
WWUS43 KARX 040941
WSWARX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
341 AM CST Mon Mar 4 2019

...A Very Cold Start To The Day...

.Wind chills of 20 to 35 below zero will be common across the area
this morning. With these values, frostbite can occur in as little
as 30 minutes.

If possible, try to limit your exposure to the cold weather. Be 
sure to wear several layers of clothing and cover all exposed skin
if you will be outdoors for extended periods of time.

IAZ008>010-018-019-029-MNZ086-087-094-095-041600-
/O.CON.KARX.WC.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-190304T1600Z/
Mitchell-Howard-Winneshiek-Floyd-Chickasaw-Fayette-Dodge-Olmsted-
Mower-Fillmore-
Including the cities of Osage, Cresco, Decorah, Charles City, 
New Hampton, Oelwein, Dodge Center, Rochester, Austin, 
and Preston
341 AM CST Mon Mar 4 2019

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CST THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills. Wind chills of 20 to 35 below 
  zero.

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

* WHEN...Until 10 AM CST this morning.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The dangerously 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
mittens or gloves. 

&&

$$

IAZ011-030-MNZ079-088-096-WIZ017-029-032>034-041>044-053>055-061-
041600-
/O.CON.KARX.WC.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-190304T1600Z/
Allamakee-Clayton-Wabasha-Winona-Houston-Taylor-Clark-Buffalo-
Trempealeau-Jackson-La Crosse-Monroe-Juneau-Adams-Vernon-Crawford-
Richland-Grant-
Including the cities of Waukon, Elkader, Wabasha, Winona, 
Caledonia, Medford, Neillsville, Alma, Arcadia, Whitehall, 
Black River Falls, La Crosse, Sparta, Tomah, Mauston, Friendship,
Viroqua, Prairie Du Chien, Richland Center, and Platteville
341 AM CST Mon Mar 4 2019

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CST THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills. Wind chills of 20 to 30 below 
  zero.

* WHERE...Portions of western into north-central Wisconsin, 
  northeast Iowa and southeast Minnesota.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM CST this morning.

* 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
mittens or gloves. 

&&

$$

04
279 
WWUS43 KARX 041306
WSWARX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
706 AM CST Mon Mar 4 2019

...Conditions Will Improve Through The Morning...

.Wind chills of 20 to 35 below will begin to slowly improve as
air temperatures begin to warm up. However, look for the wind
chills to remain bitterly cold through the middle of the morning. 
With these values, frostbite can occur in as little as 30 
minutes.

If possible, try to limit your exposure to the cold weather. Be
sure to wear several layers of clothing and cover all exposed
skin if you will be outdoors for extended periods of time.

IAZ008>010-018-019-029-MNZ086-087-094-095-041600-
/O.CON.KARX.WC.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-190304T1600Z/
Mitchell-Howard-Winneshiek-Floyd-Chickasaw-Fayette-Dodge-Olmsted-
Mower-Fillmore-
Including the cities of Osage, Cresco, Decorah, Charles City, 
New Hampton, Oelwein, Dodge Center, Rochester, Austin, 
and Preston
706 AM CST Mon Mar 4 2019

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CST THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills. Wind chills of 20 to 35 below 
  zero.

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

* WHEN...Until 10 AM CST this morning.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The dangerously 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
mittens or gloves.

&&

$$

IAZ011-030-MNZ079-088-096-WIZ017-029-032>034-041>044-053>055-061-
041600-
/O.CON.KARX.WC.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-190304T1600Z/
Allamakee-Clayton-Wabasha-Winona-Houston-Taylor-Clark-Buffalo-
Trempealeau-Jackson-La Crosse-Monroe-Juneau-Adams-Vernon-Crawford-
Richland-Grant-
Including the cities of Waukon, Elkader, Wabasha, Winona, 
Caledonia, Medford, Neillsville, Alma, Arcadia, Whitehall, 
Black River Falls, La Crosse, Sparta, Tomah, Mauston, Friendship,
Viroqua, Prairie Du Chien, Richland Center, and Platteville
706 AM CST Mon Mar 4 2019

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CST THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills. Wind chills of 20 to 30 below 
  zero.

* WHERE...Portions of western into north-central Wisconsin, 
  northeast Iowa and southeast Minnesota.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM CST this morning.

* 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
mittens or gloves.

&&

$$

04
376 
WWUS43 KARX 041515
WSWARX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
915 AM CST Mon Mar 4 2019

...Bitter Cold Wind Chills Persist Through This Morning...

.Wind chills of 20 to 35 below are expected to gradually improve 
by noon as air temperatures moderate. In the meantime, wind chills
in this range can produce frostbite in as little as 30 minutes.

If possible, try to limit your exposure to the cold weather. Be
sure to wear several layers of clothing and cover all exposed
skin if you will be outdoors for extended periods of time.

IAZ008>010-018-019-029-MNZ086-087-094-095-041800-
/O.EXT.KARX.WC.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-190304T1800Z/
Mitchell-Howard-Winneshiek-Floyd-Chickasaw-Fayette-Dodge-Olmsted-
Mower-Fillmore-
Including the cities of Osage, Cresco, Decorah, Charles City, 
New Hampton, Oelwein, Dodge Center, Rochester, Austin, 
and Preston
915 AM CST Mon Mar 4 2019

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY...

* WHAT...Bitter cold wind chills. Wind chills 20 to 35 below 
  zero.

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

* WHEN...Until noon CST today.

* 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. 

&&

$$

IAZ011-030-MNZ079-088-096-WIZ017-029-032>034-041>044-053>055-061-
041800-
/O.EXT.KARX.WC.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-190304T1800Z/
Allamakee-Clayton-Wabasha-Winona-Houston-Taylor-Clark-Buffalo-
Trempealeau-Jackson-La Crosse-Monroe-Juneau-Adams-Vernon-Crawford-
Richland-Grant-
Including the cities of Waukon, Elkader, Wabasha, Winona, 
Caledonia, Medford, Neillsville, Alma, Arcadia, Whitehall, 
Black River Falls, La Crosse, Sparta, Tomah, Mauston, Friendship,
Viroqua, Prairie Du Chien, Richland Center, and Platteville
915 AM CST Mon Mar 4 2019

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY...

* WHAT...Bitter cold wind chills. Wind chills 20 to 35 below 
  zero.

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

* WHEN...Until noon CST today.

* 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. 

&&

$$

DAS
245 
WWUS43 KARX 041748
WSWARX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
1148 AM CST Mon Mar 4 2019

...Wind Chills Improving...

.Wind chills have improved generally into the 10 to 20 below zero
range this last hour. Therefore, the Wind Chill Advisory will be
allowed to expire at Noon.

IAZ008>010-018-019-029-MNZ086-087-094-095-041900-
/O.EXP.KARX.WC.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-190304T1800Z/
Mitchell-Howard-Winneshiek-Floyd-Chickasaw-Fayette-Dodge-Olmsted-
Mower-Fillmore-
Including the cities of Osage, Cresco, Decorah, Charles City, 
New Hampton, Oelwein, Dodge Center, Rochester, Austin, 
and Preston
1148 AM CST Mon Mar 4 2019

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT NOON CST TODAY...

Wind chills have improved generally into the 10 to 20 below zero
range this last hour. Therefore, the Wind Chill Advisory will be
allowed to expire at Noon.

$$

IAZ011-030-MNZ079-088-096-WIZ017-029-032>034-041>044-053>055-061-
041900-
/O.EXP.KARX.WC.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-190304T1800Z/
Allamakee-Clayton-Wabasha-Winona-Houston-Taylor-Clark-Buffalo-
Trempealeau-Jackson-La Crosse-Monroe-Juneau-Adams-Vernon-Crawford-
Richland-Grant-
Including the cities of Waukon, Elkader, Wabasha, Winona, 
Caledonia, Medford, Neillsville, Alma, Arcadia, Whitehall, 
Black River Falls, La Crosse, Sparta, Tomah, Mauston, Friendship,
Viroqua, Prairie Du Chien, Richland Center, and Platteville
1148 AM CST Mon Mar 4 2019

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT NOON CST TODAY...

Wind chills have improved generally into the 10 to 20 below zero
range this last hour. Therefore, the Wind Chill Advisory will be
allowed to expire at Noon.

$$

DAS

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this wind chill advisory went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS La Crosse, WI wrote its last area forecast discussion before this wind chill advisory went out at Mar 3, 5:31 AM CST, 4 hours 42 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Mar 3, 5:31 AM CST, 4 hours 42 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
531 AM CST Sun Mar 3 2019

.SHORT TERM...(Today through Monday)
Issued at 203 AM CST Sun Mar 3 2019

The main issue into Monday will be the continued cold, wind chill
values and associated headlines. The cold air is just beginning to
spread across the local area with some spots now slipping below
zero. The cold air will continue to move in this morning and
expecting a good share of the area to be below zero by sunrise.
With the area of high pressure at the surface centered over South
Dakota, enough of a gradient to produce northwest winds around 10
mph which will produce wind chills of 20 to 25 below in the
current advisory area and not planning any adjustments even though
a few spots could still be slightly into advisory criteria at the
lunch hour.

The coldest air of this arctic outbreak will be over the area
tonight with 925 mb temperatures dropping to around -24C. The
02.12Z NAEFS remains consistent in showing this to be around 1
standard deviation below normal, which normally would not put us
in record setting territory. While this may be true with overnight
lows as they fall into the single digits and teens below zero,
there is a potential to set some records for coldest daytime high
temperatures both today and Monday. In regards to wind chills,
another advisory will be needed for tonight into Monday morning
for the entire area with values of 20 to 30 below expected.

.LONG TERM...(Monday night through Saturday)
Issued at 203 AM CST Sun Mar 3 2019

There looks to be a small chance for some light snow Monday night
as a pretty strong northern stream short wave trough rotates
across the Upper Midwest. However, this wave only looks to produce
some weak pv advection in the 500-300 mb layer as it comes through
along with weak qg convergence in the 850-300 mb layer. Looking at
some forecast soundings, they don't show a lot of omega with a
shallow saturated layer close to the surface that will be in the
dendritic growth zone. This could end up being just flurries, but
for now, will maintain some forecast continuity and keep a 20 to
30 percent chance of some light snow.

Temperatures look to moderate just enough that a wind chill
advisory may not be needed Monday night into Tuesday morning. A
few spots look to briefly fall just into advisory criteria, but
does not look very widespread or to last very long.

The different models remain consistent within their own solutions
with a short wave trough crossing the Rockies and the Midwest for
late this week. The 03.00Z ECMWF and CMC remain weak with this
short wave trough and track it just to the south of the area while
the 03.00Z GFS and GFSFV3 are much stronger and bring across the
region with the potential for some accumulating snow. Will
maintain a mention of some snow with this system with 20 to 40
percent chances mainly south of Interstate 90.

Another system looks to be taking aim at the area for the upcoming
weekend. Plenty of model differences again with this system and
while there may be decent agreement on timing between the ECMWF,
GFS and GFSFV3, there is very little agreement on the expected
strength of the system. Will keep it simple at this point and just
have a chance of precipitation for most of the area Saturday.

&&

.AVIATION...(For the 12Z TAFS through 12Z Monday morning)
Issued at 531 AM CST Sun Mar 3 2019

Main taf concerns are sustained wind speeds at both taf sites.
A weak cold front moved across the area last evening and
tightened pressure gradient. This has produced sustained wind
speeds of 10 to 15 knots per latest metars. The pressure gradient
will remain tight across the region and produce northwesterly
winds of 10 to 15 knots with gusts possibly up to 20 knots at
both RST/LSE taf sites today. With subsidence and dry airmass over
the lower layer of the atmosphere column...VFR conditions will
prevail through the taf period at both RST/LSE taf sites.

&&

.ARX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
WI...Wind Chill Advisory until noon CST today for WIZ017-029-032>034.

MN...Wind Chill Advisory until noon CST today for MNZ079-086>088-094-
     095.

IA...Wind Chill Advisory until noon CST today for IAZ008>010-018-019.

&&

SHORT TERM...04
LONG TERM...04
AVIATION...DTJ
Hazardous weather outlook, Mar 3, 5:33 AM CST, 4 hours 40 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
533 AM CST Sun Mar 3 2019

IAZ008>010-018-019-MNZ079-086>088-094-095-WIZ017-029-032>034-
041200-
Mitchell-Howard-Winneshiek-Floyd-Chickasaw-Wabasha-Dodge-Olmsted-
Winona-Mower-Fillmore-Taylor-Clark-Buffalo-Trempealeau-Jackson-
533 AM CST Sun Mar 3 2019

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of north central
Iowa...northeast Iowa...southeast Minnesota...central Wisconsin...
north central Wisconsin and west central Wisconsin.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

A Wind Chill Advisory is in effect this morning with values of 20
to 30 below.

Wind chills of 20 to 30 below will occur again tonight and another
wind chill advisory will be needed.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday

The bitter cold wind chills of 20 to 30 below will continue into
Monday morning and could occur again Monday night and Tuesday
morning.

There will be a chance for accumulating snow Thursday. It is too
early to determine snowfall amounts.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

No action is needed at this time.

.EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COORDINATION...

No webinar is scheduled.

IAZ011-029-030-MNZ096-WIZ041>044-053>055-061-041200-
Allamakee-Fayette-Clayton-Houston-La Crosse-Monroe-Juneau-Adams-
Vernon-Crawford-Richland-Grant-
533 AM CST Sun Mar 3 2019

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of northeast
Iowa...southeast Minnesota...central Wisconsin...southwest
Wisconsin and west central Wisconsin.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

Bitter cold wind chills of 20 to 30 below will occur tonight and a
wind chill advisory will be needed.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday

The bitter cold wind chills of 20 to 30 below will continue into
Monday morning and could occur again Monday night and Tuesday
morning.

There will be a chance for accumulating snow Thursday. It is too
early to determine snowfall amounts.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

No action is needed at this time.

.EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COORDINATION...

No webinar is scheduled.

04

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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.