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Wind Advisory 3, NWS Twin Cities, MN

May 20, 201941 counties in Minnesota; Pierce County, Saint Croix County, Wisconsin

NWS Twin Cities, MN issued this wind advisory at May 20, 2019, 3:24 PM CDT for 41 counties in Minnesota; Pierce County, Saint Croix County, Wisconsin. It took effect at May 21, 2019, 2:00 PM CDT. It was in force for 11 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
May 20, 2019, 3:24 PM CDT (20:24 UTC)
In effect from
May 21, 2019, 2:00 PM CDT
Expired
May 22, 2019, 1:00 AM CDT
In force
11 hr
Issued by
NWS Twin Cities, MN
All 43 counties

Anoka County, MN, Benton County, MN, Blue Earth County, MN, Brown County, MN, Carver County, MN, Chippewa County, MN, Chisago County, MN, Dakota County, MN, Douglas County, MN, Faribault County, MN, Freeborn County, MN, Goodhue County, MN, Hennepin County, MN, Isanti County, MN, Kandiyohi County, MN, Lac qui Parle County, MN, Le Sueur County, MN, Martin County, MN, McLeod County, MN, Meeker County, MN, Mille Lacs County, MN, Morrison County, MN, Nicollet County, MN, Pope County, MN, Ramsey County, MN, Redwood County, MN, Renville County, MN, Rice County, MN, Scott County, MN, Sherburne County, MN, Sibley County, MN, Stearns County, MN, Steele County, MN, Stevens County, MN, Swift County, MN, Todd County, MN, Waseca County, MN, Washington County, MN, Watonwan County, MN, Wright County, MN, Yellow Medicine County, MN, Pierce County, WI, Saint Croix County, WI

The radar

The Minneapolis radar (KMPX), 45 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:24 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, 8.4 hours before the alert went out and 42 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 2019-05-20Temperature 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 2019-05-20The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 12 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
1085 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
35 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
12 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
-55 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

268 
WWUS73 KMPX 202024
NPWMPX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
324 PM CDT Mon May 20 2019

MNZ041-047>049-054>057-064-210430-
/O.NEW.KMPX.WI.Y.0003.190521T1900Z-190522T0600Z/
Douglas-Stevens-Pope-Stearns-Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-
Kandiyohi-Yellow Medicine-
Including the cities of Alexandria, Morris, Glenwood, St Cloud, 
Madison, Benson, Montevideo, Willmar, and Granite Falls
324 PM CDT Mon May 20 2019

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM TUESDAY TO 1 AM CDT
WEDNESDAY...

The National Weather Service in Twin Cities/Chanhassen has issued
a Wind Advisory, which is in effect from 2 PM Tuesday to 1 AM CDT
Wednesday. 

* TIMING...Tuesday afternoon through Tuesday evening.

* WINDS...Sustained east winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts of 45 to 50
  mph.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around lose objects and lead to
  difficult driving conditions for high profile vehicles,
  especially on north to south roads.

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.

&&

$$

MNZ058-065>067-073>076-082>085-091>093-210430-
/O.NEW.KMPX.WI.Y.0003.190521T1900Z-190522T0300Z/
Meeker-Renville-McLeod-Sibley-Redwood-Brown-Nicollet-Le Sueur-
Watonwan-Blue Earth-Waseca-Steele-Martin-Faribault-Freeborn-
Including the cities of Litchfield, Olivia, Hutchinson, Gaylord, 
Redwood Falls, New Ulm, St Peter, Le Sueur, St James, Mankato, 
Waseca, Owatonna, Fairmont, Blue Earth, and Albert Lea
324 PM CDT Mon May 20 2019

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM TO 10 PM CDT TUESDAY...

The National Weather Service in Twin Cities/Chanhassen has issued
a Wind Advisory, which is in effect from 2 PM to 10 PM CDT
Tuesday. 

* TIMING...Tuesday afternoon into Tuesday evening.

* WINDS...Sustained east winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts of 45 to 50
  mph.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around lose objects and lead to
  difficult driving conditions for high profile vehicles,
  especially on north to south roads.

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.

&&

$$
4 follow-up statements
299 
WWUS73 KMPX 210351
NPWMPX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
1051 PM CDT Mon May 20 2019

MNZ041-047>049-054>057-064-211200-
/O.CON.KMPX.WI.Y.0003.190521T1900Z-190522T0600Z/
Douglas-Stevens-Pope-Stearns-Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-
Kandiyohi-Yellow Medicine-
Including the cities of Alexandria, Morris, Glenwood, St Cloud, 
Madison, Benson, Montevideo, Willmar, and Granite Falls
1051 PM CDT Mon May 20 2019

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM TUESDAY TO 1 AM CDT
WEDNESDAY...

* TIMING...Tuesday afternoon through Tuesday evening.

* WINDS...Sustained east winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts of 45 to 
  50 mph. 

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around lose objects and lead 
  to difficult driving conditions for high profile vehicles, 
  especially on north to south roads. 

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.

&&

$$

MNZ058-065>067-073>076-082>085-091>093-211200-
/O.CON.KMPX.WI.Y.0003.190521T1900Z-190522T0300Z/
Meeker-Renville-McLeod-Sibley-Redwood-Brown-Nicollet-Le Sueur-
Watonwan-Blue Earth-Waseca-Steele-Martin-Faribault-Freeborn-
Including the cities of Litchfield, Olivia, Hutchinson, Gaylord, 
Redwood Falls, New Ulm, St Peter, Le Sueur, St James, Mankato, 
Waseca, Owatonna, Fairmont, Blue Earth, and Albert Lea
1051 PM CDT Mon May 20 2019

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM TO 10 PM CDT
TUESDAY...

* TIMING...Tuesday afternoon into Tuesday evening.

* WINDS...Sustained east winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts of 45 to 
  50 mph. 

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around lose objects and lead 
  to difficult driving conditions for high profile vehicles, 
  especially on north to south roads. 

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.

&&

$$
387 
WWUS73 KMPX 210807
NPWMPX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
307 AM CDT Tue May 21 2019

MNZ042>044-050>053-059>063-068>070-077-078-WIZ023-024-211900-
/O.EXA.KMPX.WI.Y.0003.190521T1900Z-190522T0600Z/
Todd-Morrison-Mille Lacs-Benton-Sherburne-Isanti-Chisago-Wright-
Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-Washington-Carver-Scott-Dakota-Rice-Goodhue-
St. Croix-Pierce-
Including the cities of Long Prairie, Little Falls, Princeton, 
Foley, Elk River, Cambridge, Center City, Monticello, 
Minneapolis, Blaine, St Paul, Stillwater, Chaska, Shakopee, 
Hastings, Faribault, Red Wing, Hudson, River Falls, and Prescott
307 AM CDT Tue May 21 2019

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 1 AM CDT
WEDNESDAY...

The National Weather Service in Twin Cities/Chanhassen has issued
a Wind Advisory, which is in effect from 2 PM this afternoon to
1 AM CDT Wednesday. 

* TIMING...This afternoon through this evening.

* WINDS...Sustained east winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts of 45 to 
  55 mph. 

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around loose objects and lead 
  to difficult driving conditions for high profile vehicles, 
  especially on north to south roads. 

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.

&&

$$

MNZ058-065>067-073>076-082>085-091>093-211900-
/O.EXT.KMPX.WI.Y.0003.190521T1900Z-190522T0600Z/
Meeker-Renville-McLeod-Sibley-Redwood-Brown-Nicollet-Le Sueur-
Watonwan-Blue Earth-Waseca-Steele-Martin-Faribault-Freeborn-
Including the cities of Litchfield, Olivia, Hutchinson, Gaylord, 
Redwood Falls, New Ulm, St Peter, Le Sueur, St James, Mankato, 
Waseca, Owatonna, Fairmont, Blue Earth, and Albert Lea
307 AM CDT Tue May 21 2019

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 1 AM
CDT WEDNESDAY...

* TIMING...This afternoon through this evening.

* WINDS...Sustained east winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts of 45 to 
  55 mph. 

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around loose objects and lead 
  to difficult driving conditions for high profile vehicles, 
  especially on north to south roads. 

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.

&&

$$

MNZ041-047>049-054>057-064-211900-
/O.CON.KMPX.WI.Y.0003.190521T1900Z-190522T0600Z/
Douglas-Stevens-Pope-Stearns-Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-
Kandiyohi-Yellow Medicine-
Including the cities of Alexandria, Morris, Glenwood, St Cloud, 
Madison, Benson, Montevideo, Willmar, and Granite Falls
307 AM CDT Tue May 21 2019

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
1 AM CDT WEDNESDAY...

* TIMING...This afternoon through this evening.

* WINDS...Sustained east winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts of 45 to 
  55 mph. 

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around loose objects and lead 
  to difficult driving conditions for high profile vehicles, 
  especially on north to south roads. 

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
686 
WWUS73 KMPX 211749
NPWMPX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
1249 PM CDT Tue May 21 2019

MNZ041>044-047>070-073>078-082>085-091>093-WIZ023-024-220200-
/O.CON.KMPX.WI.Y.0003.190521T1900Z-190522T0600Z/
Douglas-Todd-Morrison-Mille Lacs-Stevens-Pope-Stearns-Benton-
Sherburne-Isanti-Chisago-Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-Kandiyohi-
Meeker-Wright-Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-Washington-Yellow Medicine-
Renville-McLeod-Sibley-Carver-Scott-Dakota-Redwood-Brown-Nicollet-
Le Sueur-Rice-Goodhue-Watonwan-Blue Earth-Waseca-Steele-Martin-
Faribault-Freeborn-St. Croix-Pierce-
Including the cities of Alexandria, Long Prairie, Little Falls, 
Princeton, Morris, Glenwood, St Cloud, Foley, Elk River, 
Cambridge, Center City, Madison, Benson, Montevideo, Willmar, 
Litchfield, Monticello, Minneapolis, Blaine, St Paul, Stillwater,
Granite Falls, Olivia, Hutchinson, Gaylord, Chaska, Shakopee, 
Hastings, Redwood Falls, New Ulm, St Peter, Le Sueur, Faribault, 
Red Wing, St James, Mankato, Waseca, Owatonna, Fairmont, 
Blue Earth, Albert Lea, Hudson, River Falls, and Prescott
1249 PM CDT Tue May 21 2019

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CDT WEDNESDAY...

* TIMING...This afternoon through this evening.

* WINDS...Sustained east winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts of 45 to 
  55 mph. 

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around loose objects and lead 
  to difficult driving conditions for high profile vehicles, 
  especially on north to south roads. 

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.

&&

$$

jrb
618 
WWUS73 KMPX 212005
NPWMPX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
305 PM CDT Tue May 21 2019

MNZ041>044-047>070-073>078-082>085-091>093-WIZ023-024-220600-
/O.CON.KMPX.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-190522T0600Z/
Douglas-Todd-Morrison-Mille Lacs-Stevens-Pope-Stearns-Benton-
Sherburne-Isanti-Chisago-Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-Kandiyohi-
Meeker-Wright-Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-Washington-Yellow Medicine-
Renville-McLeod-Sibley-Carver-Scott-Dakota-Redwood-Brown-Nicollet-
Le Sueur-Rice-Goodhue-Watonwan-Blue Earth-Waseca-Steele-Martin-
Faribault-Freeborn-St. Croix-Pierce-
Including the cities of Alexandria, Long Prairie, Little Falls, 
Princeton, Morris, Glenwood, St Cloud, Foley, Elk River, 
Cambridge, Center City, Madison, Benson, Montevideo, Willmar, 
Litchfield, Monticello, Minneapolis, Blaine, St Paul, Stillwater,
Granite Falls, Olivia, Hutchinson, Gaylord, Chaska, Shakopee, 
Hastings, Redwood Falls, New Ulm, St Peter, Le Sueur, Faribault, 
Red Wing, St James, Mankato, Waseca, Owatonna, Fairmont, 
Blue Earth, Albert Lea, Hudson, River Falls, and Prescott
305 PM CDT Tue May 21 2019

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CDT WEDNESDAY...

* TIMING...Through this evening.

* WINDS...Sustained east winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts of 45 to 
  55 mph. 

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around loose objects and lead 
  to difficult driving conditions for high profile vehicles, 
  especially on north to south roads. 

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.

&&

$$

The office that day

Everything else NWS Twin Cities, MN issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
May 20, 3:43 PM CDTRiver Flood WarningMPXEau Claire3 days

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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.