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Wind Advisory 1, NWS Twin Cities, MN

January 7, 201932 counties in Minnesota

NWS Twin Cities, MN issued this wind advisory at Jan 7, 2019, 2:53 PM CST for 32 counties in Minnesota. It took effect at Jan 8, 2019, 3:00 AM CST. It was in force for 18 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jan 7, 2019, 2:53 PM CST (20:53 UTC)
In effect from
Jan 8, 2019, 3:00 AM CST
Expired
Jan 8, 2019, 9:00 PM CST
In force
18 hr
Issued by
NWS Twin Cities, MN
All 32 counties

Blue Earth County, MN, Brown County, MN, Carver County, MN, Chippewa County, MN, Dakota County, MN, Douglas County, MN, Faribault County, MN, Freeborn County, MN, Goodhue County, MN, Hennepin County, MN, Kandiyohi County, MN, Lac qui Parle County, MN, Le Sueur County, MN, Martin County, MN, McLeod County, MN, Meeker County, MN, Nicollet County, MN, Pope County, MN, Redwood County, MN, Renville County, MN, Rice County, MN, Scott County, MN, Sibley County, MN, Stearns County, MN, Steele County, MN, Stevens County, MN, Swift County, MN, Todd County, MN, Waseca County, MN, Watonwan County, MN, Wright County, MN, Yellow Medicine County, MN

The radar

The Minneapolis radar (KMPX), 70 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:51 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, 8.9 hours before the alert went out and 68 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 2019-01-07Temperature 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 2019-01-07The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 288 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
494 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
67 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
288 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
299 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

448 
WWUS73 KMPX 072053
NPWMPX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
253 PM CST Mon Jan 7 2019

MNZ041-047-048-054>057-064-065-073-074-080500-
/O.NEW.KMPX.WI.Y.0001.190108T0900Z-190109T0000Z/
Douglas-Stevens-Pope-Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-Kandiyohi-
Yellow Medicine-Renville-Redwood-Brown-
Including the cities of Alexandria, Morris, Glenwood, Madison, 
Benson, Montevideo, Willmar, Granite Falls, Olivia, 
Redwood Falls, and New Ulm
253 PM CST Mon Jan 7 2019

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 6 PM CST TUESDAY...

The National Weather Service in Twin Cities/Chanhassen has issued
a Wind Advisory, which is in effect from 3 AM to 6 PM CST
Tuesday. 

* TIMING...Strong northwest winds will develop early Tuesday
  morning and reach peak strength in the afternoon.

* WINDS...Sustained northwest winds in excess of 30 MPH with 
  gusts of up to 50 MPH.

* IMPACTS...These strong winds can be a hazard to high profile or
  lightweight vehicles. Also the strong winds can blow around 
  loose objects...such as lawn furniture and garbage cans.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

MNZ082-091-080500-
/O.NEW.KMPX.WI.Y.0001.190108T0900Z-190109T0300Z/
Watonwan-Martin-
Including the cities of St James and Fairmont
253 PM CST Mon Jan 7 2019

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 9 PM CST TUESDAY...

The National Weather Service in Twin Cities/Chanhassen has issued
a Wind Advisory, which is in effect from 3 AM to 9 PM CST
Tuesday. 

* TIMING...Strong northwest winds will develop early Tuesday
  morning and reach peak strength in the afternoon. The winds will
  begin to weaken in the evening.

* WINDS...Sustained northwest winds in excess of 30 MPH with 
  gusts of up to 50 MPH.

* IMPACTS...These strong winds can be a hazard to high profile or
  lightweight vehicles. Also the strong winds can blow around 
  loose objects...such as lawn furniture and garbage cans.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

MNZ042-049-058>060-066>070-075>078-080500-
/O.NEW.KMPX.WI.Y.0001.190108T1200Z-190109T0000Z/
Todd-Stearns-Meeker-Wright-Hennepin-McLeod-Sibley-Carver-Scott-
Dakota-Nicollet-Le Sueur-Rice-Goodhue-
Including the cities of Long Prairie, St Cloud, Litchfield, 
Monticello, Minneapolis, Hutchinson, Gaylord, Chaska, Shakopee, 
Hastings, St Peter, Le Sueur, Faribault, and Red Wing
253 PM CST Mon Jan 7 2019

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM CST TUESDAY...

The National Weather Service in Twin Cities/Chanhassen has issued
a Wind Advisory, which is in effect from 6 AM to 6 PM CST
Tuesday. 

* TIMING...Strong northwest winds will develop early Tuesday
  morning and reach peak strength in the afternoon.

* WINDS...Sustained northwest winds in excess of 30 MPH with gusts
  of up to 50 MPH.

* IMPACTS...These strong winds can be a hazard to high profile or
  lightweight vehicles. Also the strong winds can blow around 
  loose objects...such as lawn furniture and garbage cans.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

MNZ083>085-092-093-080500-
/O.NEW.KMPX.WI.Y.0001.190108T1200Z-190109T0300Z/
Blue Earth-Waseca-Steele-Faribault-Freeborn-
Including the cities of Mankato, Waseca, Owatonna, Blue Earth, 
and Albert Lea
253 PM CST Mon Jan 7 2019

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 9 PM CST TUESDAY...

The National Weather Service in Twin Cities/Chanhassen has issued
a Wind Advisory, which is in effect from 6 AM to 9 PM CST
Tuesday. 

* TIMING...Strong northwest winds will develop early Tuesday
  morning and reach peak strength in the afternoon.

* WINDS...Sustained northwest winds in excess of 30 MPH with gusts
  of up to 50 MPH.

* IMPACTS...These strong winds can be a hazard to high profile or
  lightweight vehicles. Also the strong winds can blow around 
  loose objects...such as lawn furniture and garbage cans.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
3 follow-up statements
442 
WWUS73 KMPX 080350
NPWMPX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
950 PM CST Mon Jan 7 2019

MNZ041-047-048-054>057-064-065-073-074-081200-
/O.CON.KMPX.WI.Y.0001.190108T0900Z-190109T0000Z/
Douglas-Stevens-Pope-Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-Kandiyohi-
Yellow Medicine-Renville-Redwood-Brown-
Including the cities of Alexandria, Morris, Glenwood, Madison, 
Benson, Montevideo, Willmar, Granite Falls, Olivia, 
Redwood Falls, and New Ulm
950 PM CST Mon Jan 7 2019

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 6 PM CST
TUESDAY...

* TIMING...Strong northwest winds will develop early Tuesday 
  morning and reach peak strength in the afternoon. 

* WINDS...Sustained northwest winds in excess of 30 mph with gusts
  of up to 50 mph. 

* IMPACTS...These strong winds can be a hazard to high profile 
  or lightweight vehicles. Also the strong winds can blow around 
  loose objects...such as lawn furniture and garbage cans. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

MNZ082-091-081200-
/O.CON.KMPX.WI.Y.0001.190108T0900Z-190109T0300Z/
Watonwan-Martin-
Including the cities of St James and Fairmont
950 PM CST Mon Jan 7 2019

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 9 PM CST
TUESDAY...

* TIMING...Strong northwest winds will develop early Tuesday 
  morning and reach peak strength in the afternoon. The winds 
  will begin to weaken in the evening. 

* WINDS...Sustained northwest winds in excess of 30 mph with gusts
  of up to 50 mph. 

* IMPACTS...These strong winds can be a hazard to high profile 
  or lightweight vehicles. Also the strong winds can blow around 
  loose objects...such as lawn furniture and garbage cans. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

MNZ042-049-058>060-066>070-075>078-081200-
/O.CON.KMPX.WI.Y.0001.190108T1200Z-190109T0000Z/
Todd-Stearns-Meeker-Wright-Hennepin-McLeod-Sibley-Carver-Scott-
Dakota-Nicollet-Le Sueur-Rice-Goodhue-
Including the cities of Long Prairie, St Cloud, Litchfield, 
Monticello, Minneapolis, Hutchinson, Gaylord, Chaska, Shakopee, 
Hastings, St Peter, Le Sueur, Faribault, and Red Wing
950 PM CST Mon Jan 7 2019

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM CST
TUESDAY...

* TIMING...Strong northwest winds will develop early Tuesday 
  morning and reach peak strength in the afternoon. 

* WINDS...Sustained northwest winds in excess of 30 mph with gusts
  of up to 50 mph. 

* IMPACTS...These strong winds can be a hazard to high profile 
  or lightweight vehicles. Also the strong winds can blow around 
  loose objects...such as lawn furniture and garbage cans. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

MNZ083>085-092-093-081200-
/O.CON.KMPX.WI.Y.0001.190108T1200Z-190109T0300Z/
Blue Earth-Waseca-Steele-Faribault-Freeborn-
Including the cities of Mankato, Waseca, Owatonna, Blue Earth, 
and Albert Lea
950 PM CST Mon Jan 7 2019

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 9 PM CST
TUESDAY...

* TIMING...Strong northwest winds will develop early Tuesday 
  morning and reach peak strength in the afternoon. 

* WINDS...Sustained northwest winds in excess of 30 mph with gusts
  of up to 50 mph. 

* IMPACTS...These strong winds can be a hazard to high profile 
  or lightweight vehicles. Also the strong winds can blow around 
  loose objects...such as lawn furniture and garbage cans. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

Borghoff
308 
WWUS73 KMPX 080931
NPWMPX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
331 AM CST Tue Jan 8 2019

MNZ041-047-048-054>057-064-065-073-074-081745-
/O.CON.KMPX.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-190109T0000Z/
Douglas-Stevens-Pope-Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-Kandiyohi-
Yellow Medicine-Renville-Redwood-Brown-
Including the cities of Alexandria, Morris, Glenwood, Madison, 
Benson, Montevideo, Willmar, Granite Falls, Olivia, 
Redwood Falls, and New Ulm
331 AM CST Tue Jan 8 2019

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING...

* TIMING...Northwest winds will continue to strengthen this
  morning, reaching peak strength early in the afternoon. 

* WINDS...Sustained northwest winds in excess of 30 mph with 
  gusts of up to 50 mph. 

* IMPACTS...These strong winds can be a hazard to high profile 
  or lightweight vehicles. Also the strong winds can blow around 
  loose objects...such as lawn furniture and garbage cans. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

MNZ082-091-081745-
/O.CON.KMPX.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-190109T0300Z/
Watonwan-Martin-
Including the cities of St James and Fairmont
331 AM CST Tue Jan 8 2019

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS EVENING...

* TIMING...Northwest winds will strengthen this morning, reaching
  peak strength early in the afternoon. The winds will begin to 
  weaken in the evening. 

* WINDS...Sustained northwest winds in excess of 30 mph with 
  gusts of up to 50 mph. 

* IMPACTS...These strong winds can be a hazard to high profile 
  or lightweight vehicles. Also the strong winds can blow around 
  loose objects...such as lawn furniture and garbage cans. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

MNZ042-049-058>060-066>070-075>078-081745-
/O.CON.KMPX.WI.Y.0001.190108T1200Z-190109T0000Z/
Todd-Stearns-Meeker-Wright-Hennepin-McLeod-Sibley-Carver-Scott-
Dakota-Nicollet-Le Sueur-Rice-Goodhue-
Including the cities of Long Prairie, St Cloud, Litchfield, 
Monticello, Minneapolis, Hutchinson, Gaylord, Chaska, Shakopee, 
Hastings, St Peter, Le Sueur, Faribault, and Red Wing
331 AM CST Tue Jan 8 2019

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING...

* TIMING...Northwest winds will strengthen this morning, reaching
  peak strength early in the afternoon. 

* WINDS...Sustained northwest winds in excess of 30 mph with 
  gusts of up to 50 mph. 

* IMPACTS...These strong winds can be a hazard to high profile 
  or lightweight vehicles. Also the strong winds can blow around 
  loose objects...such as lawn furniture and garbage cans. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

MNZ083>085-092-093-081745-
/O.CON.KMPX.WI.Y.0001.190108T1200Z-190109T0300Z/
Blue Earth-Waseca-Steele-Faribault-Freeborn-
Including the cities of Mankato, Waseca, Owatonna, Blue Earth, 
and Albert Lea
331 AM CST Tue Jan 8 2019

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS EVENING...

* TIMING...Northwest winds will strengthen this morning and reach
  peak strength early in the afternoon. 

* WINDS...Sustained northwest winds in excess of 30 mph with 
  gusts of up to 50 mph. 

* IMPACTS...These strong winds can be a hazard to high profile 
  or lightweight vehicles. Also the strong winds can blow around 
  loose objects...such as lawn furniture and garbage cans. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
104 
WWUS73 KMPX 081746
NPWMPX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
1146 AM CST Tue Jan 8 2019

MNZ041-042-047>049-054>060-064>070-073>078-090000-
/O.CON.KMPX.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-190109T0000Z/
Douglas-Todd-Stevens-Pope-Stearns-Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-
Kandiyohi-Meeker-Wright-Hennepin-Yellow Medicine-Renville-McLeod-
Sibley-Carver-Scott-Dakota-Redwood-Brown-Nicollet-Le Sueur-Rice-
Goodhue-
Including the cities of Alexandria, Long Prairie, Morris, 
Glenwood, St Cloud, Madison, Benson, Montevideo, Willmar, 
Litchfield, Monticello, Minneapolis, Granite Falls, Olivia, 
Hutchinson, Gaylord, Chaska, Shakopee, Hastings, Redwood Falls, 
New Ulm, St Peter, Le Sueur, Faribault, and Red Wing
1146 AM CST Tue Jan 8 2019

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING...

* TIMING...Northwest winds will continue to strengthen into the 
  afternoon. 

* WINDS...Sustained northwest winds in excess of 30 mph with 
  gusts of up to 50 mph. 

* IMPACTS...These strong winds can be a hazard to high profile 
  or lightweight vehicles. Also the strong winds can blow around 
  loose objects...such as lawn furniture and garbage cans. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

MNZ082>085-091>093-090200-
/O.CON.KMPX.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-190109T0300Z/
Watonwan-Blue Earth-Waseca-Steele-Martin-Faribault-Freeborn-
Including the cities of St James, Mankato, Waseca, Owatonna, 
Fairmont, Blue Earth, and Albert Lea
1146 AM CST Tue Jan 8 2019

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS EVENING...

* TIMING...Northwest winds will continue to strengthen into the
  afternoon. 

* WINDS...Sustained northwest winds in excess of 30 mph with 
  gusts of up to 50 mph. 

* IMPACTS...These strong winds can be a hazard to high profile 
  or lightweight vehicles. Also the strong winds can blow around 
  loose objects...such as lawn furniture and garbage cans. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

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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.