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Wind Advisory 7, NWS St. Louis, MO

March 13, 201920 counties in Missouri; 5 counties in Illinois

NWS St. Louis, MO issued this wind advisory at Mar 13, 2019, 3:42 PM CDT for 20 counties in Missouri; 5 counties in Illinois. It took effect at Mar 14, 2019, 9:00 AM CDT. It was in force for 13 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Mar 13, 2019, 3:42 PM CDT (20:42 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 St. Louis, MO
All 25 counties

Adams County, IL, Brown County, IL, Calhoun County, IL, Greene County, IL, Pike County, IL, Audrain County, MO, Boone County, MO, Callaway County, MO, Cole County, MO, Crawford County, MO, Franklin County, MO, Gasconade County, MO, Knox County, MO, Lewis County, MO, Lincoln 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, Shelby County, MO, Warren County, MO

The radar

The St Louis radar (KLSX), 84 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:42 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, 8.7 hours before the alert went out and 273 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 2019-03-13Temperature 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 2019-03-13The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 427 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
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
801 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
37 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
427 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
438 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

093 
WWUS73 KLSX 132042
NPWLSX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Saint Louis MO
342 PM CDT Wed Mar 13 2019

ILZ058-095>098-MOZ018-019-026-027-034>036-041-042-047>052-059-060-
062-072-099-141000-
/O.UPG.KLSX.HW.A.0001.190314T1400Z-190315T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KLSX.WI.Y.0007.190314T1400Z-190315T0000Z/
/O.CON.KLSX.WI.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-190314T0000Z/
Adams IL-Audrain MO-Boone MO-Brown IL-Calhoun IL-Callaway MO-
Cole MO-Crawford MO-Franklin MO-Gasconade MO-Greene IL-Knox MO-
Lewis MO-Lincoln MO-Marion MO-Moniteau MO-Monroe MO-Montgomery MO-
Osage MO-Pike IL-Pike MO-Ralls MO-Reynolds MO-Shelby MO-Warren MO-
Including the cities of Bowling Green, Columbia, Fulton, 
Hannibal, Jefferson City, Mexico, Mount Sterling, Pittsfield, 
Quincy, Sullivan, Union, and Washington
342 PM CDT Wed Mar 13 2019

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING...
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 7 PM CDT THURSDAY...

The National Weather Service in Saint Louis has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect from 9 AM to 7 PM CDT Thursday. The
High Wind Watch is no longer in effect.

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

* TIMING...The advisory remains in effect through 7 pm this
  evening. An advisory has also been issued from 9 am Thursday 
  through 7 pm Thursday.

* 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 on east-west  
  oriented roads and highways. 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.

&&

$$

ILZ059-060-064-065-069-070-074-079-099>102-MOZ061-063>065-073>075-
084-085-141000-
/O.CON.KLSX.WI.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-190314T0000Z/
/O.CON.KLSX.HW.A.0001.190314T1400Z-190315T0000Z/
Bond IL-Clinton IL-Fayette IL-Iron MO-Jefferson MO-Jersey IL-
Macoupin IL-Madison IL-Madison MO-Marion IL-Monroe IL-
Montgomery IL-Randolph IL-Saint Charles MO-Saint Clair IL-
Saint Francois MO-Saint Louis City MO-Saint Louis MO-
Sainte Genevieve MO-Washington IL-Washington MO-
Including the cities of Alton, Belleville, Cahokia, Centralia, 
Chester, Edwardsville, Farmington, Litchfield, Saint Charles, 
Saint Louis, Salem, Sparta, and Vandalia
342 PM CDT Wed Mar 13 2019

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING
THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING...

* WINDS...South 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* TIMING...The advisory remains in effect through 7pm this
  evening. The watch remains in effect from 9am Thursday through 
  7pm Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines.
  Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles on east-west
  oriented roads and highways. These winds could also lift and 
  move trash cans, lawn furniture, and other loose outdoor 
  objects.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Watch is advanced notice that there is the potential
for a hazardous high wind event. Sustained winds of at least
40 mph, or gusts of 58 mph or stronger, may occur. Continue to
monitor the latest forecasts.

&&

$$

Britt
4 follow-up statements
225 
WWUS73 KLSX 140014
NPWLSX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Saint Louis MO
714 PM CDT Wed Mar 13 2019


ILZ058-095>098-MOZ018-019-026-027-034>036-041-042-047>052-059-060-
062-072-099-141200-
/O.EXP.KLSX.WI.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-190314T0000Z/
/O.CON.KLSX.WI.Y.0007.190314T1400Z-190315T0000Z/
Adams IL-Audrain MO-Boone MO-Brown IL-Calhoun IL-Callaway MO-
Cole MO-Crawford MO-Franklin MO-Gasconade MO-Greene IL-Knox MO-
Lewis MO-Lincoln MO-Marion MO-Moniteau MO-Monroe MO-Montgomery MO-
Osage MO-Pike IL-Pike MO-Ralls MO-Reynolds MO-Shelby MO-Warren MO-
Including the cities of Bowling Green, Columbia, Fulton, 
Hannibal, Jefferson City, Mexico, Mount Sterling, Pittsfield, 
Quincy, Sullivan, Union, and Washington
714 PM CDT Wed Mar 13 2019

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 7 PM CDT
THURSDAY...

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

* TIMING...An advisory remains in effect from 9 am Thursday 
  through 7 pm Thursday.

* 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 on east-west  
  oriented roads and highways. 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.

&&

$$

ILZ059-060-064-065-069-070-074-079-099>102-MOZ061-063>065-073>075-
084-085-141200-
/O.EXP.KLSX.WI.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-190314T0000Z/
/O.CON.KLSX.HW.A.0001.190314T1400Z-190315T0000Z/
Bond IL-Clinton IL-Fayette IL-Iron MO-Jefferson MO-Jersey IL-
Macoupin IL-Madison IL-Madison MO-Marion IL-Monroe IL-
Montgomery IL-Randolph IL-Saint Charles MO-Saint Clair IL-
Saint Francois MO-Saint Louis City MO-Saint Louis MO-
Sainte Genevieve MO-Washington IL-Washington MO-
Including the cities of Alton, Belleville, Cahokia, Centralia, 
Chester, Edwardsville, Farmington, Litchfield, Saint Charles, 
Saint Louis, Salem, Sparta, and Vandalia
714 PM CDT Wed Mar 13 2019

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING
THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING...

* WINDS...South 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* TIMING...The watch remains in effect from 9 am Thursday through
  7 pm Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines.
  Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles on east-west  
  oriented roads and highways. These winds could also lift and 
  move trash cans, lawn furniture, and other loose outdoor 
  objects.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Watch is advanced notice that there is the potential
for a hazardous high wind event. Sustained winds of at least
40 mph, or gusts of 58 mph or stronger, may occur. Continue to
monitor the latest forecasts.

&&

$$

GKS
337 
WWUS73 KLSX 140833
NPWLSX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Saint Louis MO
333 AM CDT Thu Mar 14 2019

ILZ059-060-064-065-069-070-074-079-099>102-MOZ061-063>065-073>075-
084-085-142045-
/O.UPG.KLSX.HW.A.0001.190314T1400Z-190315T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KLSX.HW.W.0001.190314T1400Z-190315T0000Z/
Bond IL-Clinton IL-Fayette IL-Iron MO-Jefferson MO-Jersey IL-
Macoupin IL-Madison IL-Madison MO-Marion IL-Monroe IL-
Montgomery IL-Randolph IL-Saint Charles MO-Saint Clair IL-
Saint Francois MO-Saint Louis City MO-Saint Louis MO-
Sainte Genevieve MO-Washington IL-Washington MO-
Including the cities of Alton, Belleville, Cahokia, Centralia, 
Chester, Edwardsville, Farmington, Litchfield, Saint Charles, 
Saint Louis, Salem, Sparta, and Vandalia
333 AM CDT Thu Mar 14 2019

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM CDT
THIS EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Saint Louis has issued a High
Wind Warning, which is in effect from 9 AM this morning to 7 PM
CDT this evening. The High Wind Watch is no longer in effect.

* WINDS...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* TIMING...The warning is in effect from 9 am Thursday through 7 
  pm Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines.
  Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult.
  These winds could also lift and move trash cans, lawn 
  furniture, and other loose outdoor objects.

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. Motorists in high
profile vehicles need to use extreme caution until the winds
diminish.

&&

$$

ILZ058-095>098-MOZ018-019-026-027-034>036-041-042-047>052-059-060-
062-072-099-142045-
/O.CON.KLSX.WI.Y.0007.190314T1400Z-190315T0000Z/
Adams IL-Audrain MO-Boone MO-Brown IL-Calhoun IL-Callaway MO-
Cole MO-Crawford MO-Franklin MO-Gasconade MO-Greene IL-Knox MO-
Lewis MO-Lincoln MO-Marion MO-Moniteau MO-Monroe MO-Montgomery MO-
Osage MO-Pike IL-Pike MO-Ralls MO-Reynolds MO-Shelby MO-Warren MO-
Including the cities of Bowling Green, Columbia, Fulton, 
Hannibal, Jefferson City, Mexico, Mount Sterling, Pittsfield, 
Quincy, Sullivan, Union, and Washington
333 AM CDT Thu Mar 14 2019

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM
CDT THIS EVENING...

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

* TIMING...An advisory remains in effect from 9 am Thursday 
  through 7 pm Thursday.

* 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
331 
WWUS73 KLSX 142029
NPWLSX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Saint Louis MO
329 PM CDT Thu Mar 14 2019


ILZ059-060-064-065-069-070-074-079-099>102-MOZ061-063>065-073>075-
084-085-150300-
/O.EXT.KLSX.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-190315T0300Z/
Bond IL-Clinton IL-Fayette IL-Iron MO-Jefferson MO-Jersey IL-
Macoupin IL-Madison IL-Madison MO-Marion IL-Monroe IL-
Montgomery IL-Randolph IL-Saint Charles MO-Saint Clair IL-
Saint Francois MO-Saint Louis City MO-Saint Louis MO-
Sainte Genevieve MO-Washington IL-Washington MO-
Including the cities of Alton, Belleville, Cahokia, Centralia, 
Chester, Edwardsville, Farmington, Litchfield, Saint Charles, 
Saint Louis, Salem, Sparta, and Vandalia
329 PM CDT Thu Mar 14 2019

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

* WINDS...West 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* TIMING...The warning is in effect through 10 pm this evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will blow down limbs, trees, and power
  lines. Widespread 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 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. Motorists in high
profile vehicles need to use extreme caution until the winds
diminish.

&&

$$

ILZ058-095>098-MOZ018-019-026-027-034>036-041-042-047>052-059-060-
062-072-099-150300-
/O.EXT.KLSX.WI.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-190315T0300Z/
Adams IL-Audrain MO-Boone MO-Brown IL-Calhoun IL-Callaway MO-
Cole MO-Crawford MO-Franklin MO-Gasconade MO-Greene IL-Knox MO-
Lewis MO-Lincoln MO-Marion MO-Moniteau MO-Monroe MO-Montgomery MO-
Osage MO-Pike IL-Pike MO-Ralls MO-Reynolds MO-Shelby MO-Warren MO-
Including the cities of Bowling Green, Columbia, Fulton, 
Hannibal, Jefferson City, Mexico, Mount Sterling, Pittsfield, 
Quincy, Sullivan, Union, and Washington
329 PM CDT Thu Mar 14 2019

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

* WINDS...West 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.

* TIMING...An advisory remains in effect through 10 pm this
  evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will 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.

&&

$$

Maples
941 
WWUS73 KLSX 150318
NPWLSX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Saint Louis MO
1018 PM CDT Thu Mar 14 2019


ILZ059-060-064-065-069-070-074-079-099>102-MOZ061-063>065-073>075-
084-085-150430-
/O.EXP.KLSX.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-190315T0300Z/
Bond IL-Clinton IL-Fayette IL-Iron MO-Jefferson MO-Jersey IL-
Macoupin IL-Madison IL-Madison MO-Marion IL-Monroe IL-
Montgomery IL-Randolph IL-Saint Charles MO-Saint Clair IL-
Saint Francois MO-Saint Louis City MO-Saint Louis MO-
Sainte Genevieve MO-Washington IL-Washington MO-
Including the cities of Alton, Belleville, Cahokia, Centralia, 
Chester, Edwardsville, Farmington, Litchfield, Saint Charles, 
Saint Louis, Salem, Sparta, and Vandalia
1018 PM CDT Thu Mar 14 2019

...HIGH WIND WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

The high wind warning has been allowed to expire as the wind 
speeds have been gradually decreasing this evening and this trend
should continue for the remainder of the night.

$$

ILZ058-095>098-MOZ018-019-026-027-034>036-041-042-047>052-059-060-
062-072-099-150430-
/O.EXP.KLSX.WI.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-190315T0300Z/
Adams IL-Audrain MO-Boone MO-Brown IL-Calhoun IL-Callaway MO-
Cole MO-Crawford MO-Franklin MO-Gasconade MO-Greene IL-Knox MO-
Lewis MO-Lincoln MO-Marion MO-Moniteau MO-Monroe MO-Montgomery MO-
Osage MO-Pike IL-Pike MO-Ralls MO-Reynolds MO-Shelby MO-Warren MO-
Including the cities of Bowling Green, Columbia, Fulton, 
Hannibal, Jefferson City, Mexico, Mount Sterling, Pittsfield, 
Quincy, Sullivan, Union, and Washington
1018 PM CDT Thu Mar 14 2019

...WIND ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

The wind advisory has been allowed to expire as the wind speeds 
have been gradually decreasing this evening and this trend should 
continue for the remainder of the night.

$$

GKS

The office that day

Everything else NWS St. Louis, MO issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 13, 3:42 AM CDTHigh Wind WatchLSXAudrain, Boone, Callaway, Cole, Crawford, Franklin and 23 more24 hr
Mar 13, 8:24 AM CDTRiver Flood WarningLSXCole23 hr
Mar 13, 10:04 AM CDTRiver Flood WarningLSXOsage9 hr
Mar 13, 10:31 AM CDTRiver Flood WarningLSXFranklin, Warren25 days
Mar 13, 10:31 AM CDTRiver Flood WarningLSXSaint Charles, Saint Louis26 days
Mar 13, 11:21 AM CDTRiver Flood WarningLSXLewis103 days
Mar 13, 11:21 AM CDTRiver Flood WarningLSXSaint Louis, City of Saint Louis129 days

Nearby

Wind Advisories in Missouri, 2019Wind Advisories in Illinois, 2019Every wind advisory in 2019

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.