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High Wind Warning 2, NWS Lincoln, IL

March 14, 201918 counties in Illinois

NWS Lincoln, IL issued this high wind warning at Mar 14, 2019, 3:54 AM CDT for 18 counties in Illinois. It took effect at Mar 14, 2019, 9:00 AM CDT. It was in force for 13 hr. 8 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named, with what was reported inside it.

The facts

Issued
Mar 14, 2019, 3:54 AM CDT (08:54 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 14, 2019, 9:00 AM CDT
Expired
Mar 14, 2019, 10:00 PM CDT
In force
13 hr
Issued by
NWS Lincoln, IL

Counties Champaign County, IL, Christian County, IL, Clark County, IL, Clay County, IL, Coles County, IL, Crawford County, IL, Cumberland County, IL, Douglas County, IL, Edgar County, IL, Effingham County, IL, Jasper County, IL, Lawrence County, IL, Macon County, IL, Moultrie County, IL, Piatt County, IL, Richland County, IL, Shelby County, IL, Vermilion County, IL

The radar

The Lincoln radar (KILX), 121 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 08:54 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.

What was reported inside it

TimeReportWhereRemark
Mar 14, 12:20 PM CDTNON-TSTM WND DMG1 S Xenia, ILPOWER POLE DOWN JUST SOUTH OF THE CITY.
Mar 14, 12:20 PM CDTNON-TSTM WND DMGFlora, ILFIVE POWER POLES DAMAGED IN THE CITY. ONE POWER POLE SNAPPED...CAUSING MINOR DAMAGE TO COUNTY EOC BUILDING.
Mar 14, 12:34 PM CDTNON-TSTM WND GST 52Champaign, IL
Mar 14, 12:35 PM CDTNON-TSTM WND GST 56Flora, IL
Mar 14, 12:42 PM CDTNON-TSTM WND GST 51Lawrenceville, IL
Mar 14, 12:53 PM CDTNON-TSTM WND GST 55Decatur, IL
Mar 14, 2:12 PM CDTNON-TSTM WND GST 67Lawrenceville, IL
Mar 14, 4:58 PM CDTNON-TSTM WND GST 59Decatur Airport, IL

Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.

The nearest sounding before it

Lincoln, IL (KILX), launched 00:00Z, 8.9 hours before the alert went out and 85 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, Lincoln, IL at 00:00Z on 2019-03-14Temperature 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, Lincoln, IL at 00:00Z on 2019-03-14The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 441 square meters per square second.1939587897Sfc1 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
1119 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
73 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
441 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
465 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

573 
WWUS73 KILX 140854
NPWILX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
354 AM CDT Thu Mar 14 2019

ILZ044>046-052>057-061>063-066>068-071>073-142100-
/O.UPG.KILX.HW.A.0002.190314T1400Z-190315T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KILX.HW.W.0002.190314T1400Z-190315T0300Z/
Piatt-Champaign-Vermilion-Christian-Macon-Moultrie-Douglas-Coles-
Edgar-Shelby-Cumberland-Clark-Effingham-Jasper-Crawford-Clay-
Richland-Lawrence-
Including the cities of Monticello, Champaign, Urbana, Danville, 
Taylorville, Decatur, Sullivan, Tuscola, Charleston, Mattoon, 
Paris, Shelbyville, Greenup, Marshall, Effingham, Newton, 
Robinson, Flora, Olney, and Lawrenceville
354 AM CDT Thu Mar 14 2019

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 10 PM
CDT THIS EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Lincoln has issued a High Wind
Warning, which is in effect from 9 AM this morning to 10 PM CDT
this evening. The High Wind Watch is no longer in effect. 

* TIMING...The highest winds expected from late morning through 
  the afternoon.
 
* WINDS...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts 55 to 65 mph 
  possible at times today.
 
* IMPACTS...Driving may be dangerous today, especially for high
  profile vehicles like semi trucks. Unsecured light-weight 
  objects like trash cans and lawn furniture will be blown around.
  Damage to trees, roofs and siding possible. Widespread power 
  outages will be possible today.
 
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts
of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage.

&&

$$

ILZ027>031-036>038-040>043-047>051-142100-
/O.CON.KILX.WI.Y.0008.190314T1400Z-190315T0300Z/
Knox-Stark-Peoria-Marshall-Woodford-Fulton-Tazewell-McLean-
Schuyler-Mason-Logan-De Witt-Cass-Menard-Scott-Morgan-Sangamon-
Including the cities of Galesburg, Toulon, Peoria, Lacon, Eureka,
Canton, Pekin, Bloomington, Normal, Rushville, Havana, Lincoln, 
Clinton, Beardstown, Petersburg, Winchester, Jacksonville, 
and Springfield
354 AM CDT Thu Mar 14 2019

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO
10 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* TIMING...The strong winds are expected from late morning through
  the afternoon. 

* WINDS... Southwest winds of 25 to 35 mph with gusts of 45 to 55
  mph at times today, with strongest winds from I-55 east. 

* IMPACTS...Driving will be difficult for high profile vehicles
  like semi trucks. Unsecured light-weight objects will be blown 
  around. Minor tree and property damage possible. 
 
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

07
2 follow-up statements
098 
WWUS73 KILX 142052
NPWILX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
352 PM CDT Thu Mar 14 2019


ILZ044>046-052>057-061>063-066>068-071>073-150300-
/O.CON.KILX.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-190315T0300Z/
Piatt-Champaign-Vermilion-Christian-Macon-Moultrie-Douglas-Coles-
Edgar-Shelby-Cumberland-Clark-Effingham-Jasper-Crawford-Clay-
Richland-Lawrence-
Including the cities of Monticello, Champaign, Urbana, Danville, 
Taylorville, Decatur, Sullivan, Tuscola, Charleston, Mattoon, 
Paris, Shelbyville, Greenup, Marshall, Effingham, Newton, 
Robinson, Flora, Olney, and Lawrenceville
352 PM CDT Thu Mar 14 2019

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...

* TIMING...The highest winds expected through the afternoon. 

* WINDS...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts 55 to 65 mph
  possible at times. 

* IMPACTS...Driving will be dangerous, especially for high 
  profile vehicles like semi trucks. Unsecured light-weight 
  objects like trash cans and lawn furniture will be blown around.
  Damage to trees, roofs and siding possible. Widespread power 
  outages will be possible today. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts
of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage.

&&

$$

ILZ027>031-036>038-040>043-047>051-150300-
/O.CON.KILX.WI.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-190315T0300Z/
Knox-Stark-Peoria-Marshall-Woodford-Fulton-Tazewell-McLean-
Schuyler-Mason-Logan-De Witt-Cass-Menard-Scott-Morgan-Sangamon-
Including the cities of Galesburg, Toulon, Peoria, Lacon, Eureka,
Canton, Pekin, Bloomington, Normal, Rushville, Havana, Lincoln, 
Clinton, Beardstown, Petersburg, Winchester, Jacksonville, 
and Springfield
352 PM CDT Thu Mar 14 2019

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* TIMING...The strong winds are expected through the afternoon. 

* WINDS... Southwest winds of 25 to 35 mph with gusts of 45 to 55
  mph at times, with strongest winds from I-55 east. 

* IMPACTS...Driving will be difficult for high profile vehicles 
  like semi trucks. Unsecured light-weight objects will be blown 
  around. Minor tree and property damage possible. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
522 
WWUS73 KILX 150255
NPWILX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
955 PM CDT Thu Mar 14 2019

ILZ044>046-052>057-061>063-066>068-071>073-150400-
/O.EXP.KILX.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-190315T0300Z/
Piatt-Champaign-Vermilion-Christian-Macon-Moultrie-Douglas-Coles-
Edgar-Shelby-Cumberland-Clark-Effingham-Jasper-Crawford-Clay-
Richland-Lawrence-
Including the cities of Monticello, Champaign, Urbana, Danville, 
Taylorville, Decatur, Sullivan, Tuscola, Charleston, Mattoon, 
Paris, Shelbyville, Greenup, Marshall, Effingham, Newton, 
Robinson, Flora, Olney, and Lawrenceville
955 PM CDT Thu Mar 14 2019

...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 10 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

The winds have diminished below High Wind Warning criteria.
Therefore, the Warning will expire on time at 10 pm.

$$

ILZ027>031-036>038-040>043-047>051-150400-
/O.EXP.KILX.WI.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-190315T0300Z/
Knox-Stark-Peoria-Marshall-Woodford-Fulton-Tazewell-McLean-
Schuyler-Mason-Logan-De Witt-Cass-Menard-Scott-Morgan-Sangamon-
Including the cities of Galesburg, Toulon, Peoria, Lacon, Eureka,
Canton, Pekin, Bloomington, Normal, Rushville, Havana, Lincoln, 
Clinton, Beardstown, Petersburg, Winchester, Jacksonville, 
and Springfield
955 PM CDT Thu Mar 14 2019

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 10 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

The winds have diminished below Wind Advisory criteria. 
Therefore, the Advisory will expire on time at 10 pm.

$$

Shimon

The office that day

Everything else NWS Lincoln, IL issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 14, 2:11 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementILXCrawford, Lawrence49 min
Mar 14, 9:03 AM CDTRiver Flood WarningILXLawrence6 days
Mar 14, 11:32 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementILXLogan28 min
Mar 14, 12:27 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementILXMcLean33 min

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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; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.