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Wind Advisory 5, NWS St. Louis, MO

March 8, 201927 counties in Missouri; 13 counties in Illinois

NWS St. Louis, MO issued this wind advisory at Mar 8, 2019, 3:03 PM CST for 27 counties in Missouri; 13 counties in Illinois. It took effect at Mar 9, 2019, 12:00 PM CST. It was in force for 12 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Mar 8, 2019, 3:03 PM CST (21:03 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 9, 2019, 12:00 PM CST
Expired
Mar 10, 2019, 12:00 AM CST
In force
12 hr
Issued by
NWS St. Louis, MO
All 40 counties

Adams County, IL, Bond County, IL, Brown County, IL, Calhoun County, IL, Fayette County, IL, Greene County, IL, Jersey County, IL, Macoupin County, IL, Madison County, IL, Monroe County, IL, Montgomery County, IL, Pike County, IL, Saint Clair County, IL, Audrain County, MO, Boone County, MO, Callaway County, MO, City of Saint Louis, MO, Cole County, MO, Crawford County, MO, Franklin County, MO, Gasconade County, MO, Iron County, MO, Jefferson County, MO, Knox County, MO, Lewis County, MO, Lincoln County, MO, Madison County, MO, Marion County, MO, Moniteau County, MO, Monroe County, MO, Montgomery County, MO, Osage County, MO, Pike County, MO, Ralls County, MO, Reynolds County, MO, Saint Charles County, MO, Saint Louis County, MO, Shelby County, MO, Warren County, MO, Washington County, MO

The radar

The St Louis radar (KLSX), 35 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 21:06 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

Lincoln, IL (KILX), launched 12:00Z, 9.1 hours before the alert went out and 247 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 12:00Z on 2019-03-08Temperature 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 12:00Z on 2019-03-08The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 94 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
542 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
55 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
94 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
202 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

690 
WWUS73 KLSX 082103
NPWLSX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Saint Louis MO
303 PM CST Fri Mar 8 2019

...STRONG WINDS EXPECTED IN THE WAKE OF THE STORM SYSTEM ON SATURDAY...

ILZ058>060-095>100-MOZ018-019-026-027-034>036-041-042-047>052-
059>065-072-073-091100-
/O.NEW.KLSX.WI.Y.0005.190309T1800Z-190310T0600Z/
Adams IL-Audrain MO-Boone MO-Brown IL-Calhoun IL-Callaway MO-
Cole MO-Crawford MO-Franklin MO-Gasconade MO-Greene IL-
Jefferson MO-Jersey IL-Knox MO-Lewis MO-Lincoln MO-Macoupin IL-
Madison IL-Marion MO-Moniteau MO-Monroe MO-Montgomery IL-
Montgomery MO-Osage MO-Pike IL-Pike MO-Ralls MO-Saint Charles MO-
Saint Louis City MO-Saint Louis MO-Shelby MO-Warren MO-
Washington MO-
Including the cities of Alton, Bowling Green, Columbia, 
Edwardsville, Fulton, Hannibal, Jefferson City, Litchfield, 
Mexico, Mount Sterling, Pittsfield, Quincy, Saint Charles, 
Saint Louis, Sullivan, Union, and Washington
303 PM CST Fri Mar 8 2019

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON SATURDAY TO MIDNIGHT CST
SATURDAY NIGHT...

The National Weather Service in Saint Louis has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect from noon Saturday to midnight CST
Saturday night.

* WINDS...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* TIMING...Saturday afternoon and evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down limbs, trees, and power
  lines. Scattered power outages are possible. Travel could be
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. These winds 
  could also lift and move trash cans, lawn furniture, and other 
  loose outdoor objects.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory is issued when sustained winds are forecast to be
30 to 39 mph or gusts will range between 45 and 57 mph. Winds of
these magnitudes may cause minor property damage without extra
precautions. Motorists in high profile vehicles should use
caution until the winds diminish.

&&

$$

TES
3 follow-up statements
436 
WWUS73 KLSX 090912
NPWLSX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Saint Louis MO
312 AM CST Sat Mar 9 2019

...STRONG WINDS EXPECTED IN THE WAKE OF THE STORM SYSTEM ON
SATURDAY...

ILZ064-065-MOZ084-085-099-092215-
/O.EXA.KLSX.WI.Y.0005.190309T1800Z-190310T0600Z/
Bond IL-Fayette IL-Iron MO-Madison MO-Reynolds MO-
Including the city of Vandalia
312 AM CST Sat Mar 9 2019

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO MIDNIGHT CST
TONIGHT...

The National Weather Service in Saint Louis has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect from noon today to midnight CST
tonight.

* WINDS...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* TIMING...Saturday afternoon and evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down limbs, trees, and power
  lines. Scattered power outages are possible. Travel could be
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. These winds 
  could also lift and move trash cans, lawn furniture, and other 
  loose outdoor objects.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory is issued when sustained winds are forecast to be
30 to 39 mph or gusts will range between 45 and 57 mph. Winds of
these magnitudes may cause minor property damage without extra
precautions. Motorists in high profile vehicles should use
caution until the winds diminish.

&&

$$

ILZ058>060-095>100-MOZ018-019-026-027-034>036-041-042-047>052-
059>065-072-073-092215-
/O.CON.KLSX.WI.Y.0005.190309T1800Z-190310T0600Z/
Adams IL-Audrain MO-Boone MO-Brown IL-Calhoun IL-Callaway MO-
Cole MO-Crawford MO-Franklin MO-Gasconade MO-Greene IL-
Jefferson MO-Jersey IL-Knox MO-Lewis MO-Lincoln MO-Macoupin IL-
Madison IL-Marion MO-Moniteau MO-Monroe MO-Montgomery IL-
Montgomery MO-Osage MO-Pike IL-Pike MO-Ralls MO-Saint Charles MO-
Saint Louis City MO-Saint Louis MO-Shelby MO-Warren MO-
Washington MO-
Including the cities of Alton, Bowling Green, Columbia, 
Edwardsville, Fulton, Hannibal, Jefferson City, Litchfield, 
Mexico, Mount Sterling, Pittsfield, Quincy, Saint Charles, 
Saint Louis, Sullivan, Union, and Washington
312 AM CST Sat Mar 9 2019

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO MIDNIGHT
CST TONIGHT...

* WINDS...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* TIMING...Saturday afternoon and evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down limbs, trees, and power
  lines. Scattered power outages are possible. Travel could be
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. These winds 
  could also lift and move trash cans, lawn furniture, and other 
  loose outdoor objects.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory is issued when sustained winds are forecast to be
30 to 39 mph or gusts will range between 45 and 57 mph. Winds of
these magnitudes may cause minor property damage without extra
precautions. Motorists in high profile vehicles should use
caution until the winds diminish.

&&

$$

BSH
956 
WWUS73 KLSX 092141
NPWLSX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Saint Louis MO
341 PM CST Sat Mar 9 2019

...STRONG WINDS EXPECTED THROUGH THIS EVENING...

ILZ101-102-100600-
/O.EXA.KLSX.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-190310T0600Z/
Monroe IL-Saint Clair IL-
Including the cities of Belleville and Cahokia
341 PM CST Sat Mar 9 2019

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT...

The National Weather Service in Saint Louis has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect until midnight CST tonight.

* WINDS...Southwest 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* TIMING...This evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down limbs, trees, and power
  lines. Scattered power outages are possible. Travel could be
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. These winds 
  could also lift and move trash cans, lawn furniture, and other 
  loose outdoor objects.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory is issued when sustained winds are forecast to be
30 to 39 mph or gusts will range between 45 and 57 mph. Winds of
these magnitudes may cause minor property damage without extra
precautions. Motorists in high profile vehicles should use
caution until the winds diminish.

&&

$$

ILZ058>060-064-065-095>100-MOZ018-019-026-027-034>036-041-042-
047>052-059>065-072-073-084-085-099-100600-
/O.CON.KLSX.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-190310T0600Z/
Adams IL-Audrain MO-Bond IL-Boone MO-Brown IL-Calhoun IL-
Callaway MO-Cole MO-Crawford MO-Fayette IL-Franklin MO-
Gasconade MO-Greene IL-Iron MO-Jefferson MO-Jersey IL-Knox MO-
Lewis MO-Lincoln MO-Macoupin IL-Madison IL-Madison MO-Marion MO-
Moniteau MO-Monroe MO-Montgomery IL-Montgomery MO-Osage MO-
Pike IL-Pike MO-Ralls MO-Reynolds MO-Saint Charles MO-
Saint Louis City MO-Saint Louis MO-Shelby MO-Warren MO-
Washington MO-
Including the cities of Alton, Bowling Green, Columbia, 
Edwardsville, Fulton, Hannibal, Jefferson City, Litchfield, 
Mexico, Mount Sterling, Pittsfield, Quincy, Saint Charles, 
Saint Louis, Sullivan, Union, Vandalia, and Washington
341 PM CST Sat Mar 9 2019

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT...

* WINDS...Southwest 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* TIMING...This evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down limbs, trees, and power
  lines. Scattered power outages are possible. Travel could be
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. These winds 
  could also lift and move trash cans, lawn furniture, and other 
  loose outdoor objects.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory is issued when sustained winds are forecast to be
30 to 39 mph or gusts will range between 45 and 57 mph. Winds of
these magnitudes may cause minor property damage without extra
precautions. Motorists in high profile vehicles should use
caution until the winds diminish.

&&

$$

Gosselin
942 
WWUS73 KLSX 100559
NPWLSX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Saint Louis MO
1159 PM CST Sat Mar 9 2019


ILZ058>060-064-065-095>102-MOZ018-019-026-027-034>036-041-042-
047>052-059>065-072-073-084-085-099-100700-
/O.EXP.KLSX.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-190310T0600Z/
Adams IL-Audrain MO-Bond IL-Boone MO-Brown IL-Calhoun IL-
Callaway MO-Cole MO-Crawford MO-Fayette IL-Franklin MO-
Gasconade MO-Greene IL-Iron MO-Jefferson MO-Jersey IL-Knox MO-
Lewis MO-Lincoln MO-Macoupin IL-Madison IL-Madison MO-Marion MO-
Moniteau MO-Monroe IL-Monroe MO-Montgomery IL-Montgomery MO-
Osage MO-Pike IL-Pike MO-Ralls MO-Reynolds MO-Saint Charles MO-
Saint Clair IL-Saint Louis City MO-Saint Louis MO-Shelby MO-
Warren MO-Washington MO-
Including the cities of Alton, Belleville, Bowling Green, 
Cahokia, Columbia, Edwardsville, Fulton, Hannibal, 
Jefferson City, Litchfield, Mexico, Mount Sterling, Pittsfield, 
Quincy, Saint Charles, Saint Louis, Sullivan, Union, Vandalia, 
and Washington
1159 PM CST Sat Mar 9 2019

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT...

Gusts that initially prompted the advisory continue to decrease. 
Further improvement is expected to continue through early Sunday
morning with gusts subsiding well below advisory criteria.

$$

Maples

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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.