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Wind Advisory 1, NWS Gaylord, MI

April 12, 202025 counties in Michigan

NWS Gaylord, MI issued this wind advisory at Apr 12, 2020, 3:38 PM EDT for 25 counties in Michigan. It took effect at Apr 13, 2020, 8:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 15 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Apr 12, 2020, 3:38 PM EDT (19:38 UTC)
In effect from
Apr 13, 2020, 8:00 AM EDT
Expired
Apr 13, 2020, 11:29 PM EDT
In force
15 hr
Issued by
NWS Gaylord, MI
All 25 counties

Alcona County, MI, Alpena County, MI, Antrim County, MI, Arenac County, MI, Benzie County, MI, Charlevoix County, MI, Cheboygan County, MI, Chippewa County, MI, Crawford County, MI, Emmet County, MI, Gladwin County, MI, Grand Traverse County, MI, Iosco County, MI, Kalkaska County, MI, Leelanau County, MI, Mackinac County, MI, Manistee County, MI, Missaukee County, MI, Montmorency County, MI, Ogemaw County, MI, Oscoda County, MI, Otsego County, MI, Presque Isle County, MI, Roscommon County, MI, Wexford County, MI

The radar

The NCL Michigan radar (KAPX), 7 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 19:37 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

Alpena, MI (KAPX), launched 12:00Z, 7.6 hours before the alert went out and 183 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, Alpena, MI at 12:00Z on 2020-04-12Temperature 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, Alpena, MI at 12:00Z on 2020-04-12The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 88 square meters per square second.1939587897117Sfc1 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
676 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
49 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
88 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
262 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

729 
WWUS73 KAPX 121938
NPWAPX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
338 PM EDT Sun Apr 12 2020

MIZ020-023>036-041-042-097-098-131000-
/O.UPG.KAPX.HW.A.0001.200413T1200Z-200414T0400Z/
/O.NEW.KAPX.WI.Y.0001.200413T1200Z-200414T0400Z/
Leelanau-Montmorency-Alpena-Benzie-Grand Traverse-Kalkaska-
Crawford-Oscoda-Alcona-Manistee-Wexford-Missaukee-Roscommon-
Ogemaw-Iosco-Gladwin-Arenac-Mackinac Island/Bois Blanc Island-
Beaver Island and surrounding islands-
Including the cities of Northport, Atlanta, Alpena, Frankfort, 
Traverse City, Kalkaska, Grayling, Mio, Harrisville, Manistee, 
Cadillac, Lake City, Houghton Lake, West Branch, Tawas City, 
Gladwin, Standish, Mackinac Island, and St. James
338 PM EDT Sun Apr 12 2020

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM MONDAY TO MIDNIGHT EDT
MONDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of Eastern Upper and Northern Lower Michigan.

* WHEN...From 8 AM Monday to midnight EDT Monday night.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

MIZ016>018-021-022-099-131000-
/O.UPG.KAPX.HW.A.0001.200413T1200Z-200414T0400Z/
/O.NEW.KAPX.WI.Y.0001.200413T1200Z-200414T0400Z/
Emmet-Cheboygan-Presque Isle-Antrim-Otsego-Charlevoix-
Including the cities of Petoskey, Cheboygan, Rogers City, 
Mancelona, Gaylord, and Charlevoix
338 PM EDT Sun Apr 12 2020

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM MONDAY TO MIDNIGHT EDT
MONDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected.
  In addition, locally heavy snow showers will bring brief periods
  of significantly lowered visibility and hazardous driving
  conditions. Total snow accumulation of around an inch is
  expected.

* WHERE...Emmet, Cheboygan, Presque Isle, Antrim, Otsego and 
  Charlevoix Counties.

* WHEN...From 8 AM Monday to midnight EDT Monday night.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
  Brief periods of very low visibility and hazardous driving
  conditions in snow showers.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

MIZ088-096-131000-
/O.NEW.KAPX.WI.Y.0001.200413T1600Z-200414T0400Z/
Southeast Chippewa-Eastern Mackinac-
Including the cities of Detour Village, Goetzville, 
Drummond Island, St. Ignace, Brevort, and Les Cheneaux Islands
338 PM EDT Sun Apr 12 2020

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON MONDAY TO MIDNIGHT EDT
MONDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Southeast Chippewa and Eastern Mackinac Counties.

* WHEN...From noon Monday to midnight EDT Monday night.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$
5 follow-up statements
149 
WWUS73 KAPX 130152
NPWAPX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
952 PM EDT Sun Apr 12 2020

MIZ020-023>036-041-042-097-098-131000-
/O.CON.KAPX.WI.Y.0001.200413T1200Z-200414T0400Z/
Leelanau-Montmorency-Alpena-Benzie-Grand Traverse-Kalkaska-
Crawford-Oscoda-Alcona-Manistee-Wexford-Missaukee-Roscommon-
Ogemaw-Iosco-Gladwin-Arenac-Mackinac Island/Bois Blanc Island-
Beaver Island and surrounding islands-
Including the cities of Northport, Atlanta, Alpena, Frankfort, 
Traverse City, Kalkaska, Grayling, Mio, Harrisville, Manistee, 
Cadillac, Lake City, Houghton Lake, West Branch, Tawas City, 
Gladwin, Standish, Mackinac Island, and St. James
952 PM EDT Sun Apr 12 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM MONDAY TO MIDNIGHT
EDT MONDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of Eastern Upper and Northern Lower Michigan.

* WHEN...From 8 AM Monday to midnight EDT Monday night.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

MIZ088-096-131000-
/O.CON.KAPX.WI.Y.0001.200413T1600Z-200414T0400Z/
Southeast Chippewa-Eastern Mackinac-
Including the cities of Detour Village, Goetzville, 
Drummond Island, St. Ignace, Brevort, and Les Cheneaux Islands
952 PM EDT Sun Apr 12 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON MONDAY TO MIDNIGHT
EDT MONDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Southeast Chippewa and Eastern Mackinac Counties.

* WHEN...From noon Monday to midnight EDT Monday night.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

MIZ016>018-021-022-099-131000-
/O.CON.KAPX.WI.Y.0001.200413T1200Z-200414T0400Z/
Emmet-Cheboygan-Presque Isle-Antrim-Otsego-Charlevoix-
Including the cities of Petoskey, Cheboygan, Rogers City, 
Mancelona, Gaylord, and Charlevoix
952 PM EDT Sun Apr 12 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM MONDAY TO MIDNIGHT
EDT MONDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Presque Isle, Antrim, Otsego, Charlevoix, Cheboygan 
  and Emmet Counties.

* WHEN...From 8 AM Monday to midnight EDT Monday night.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$
263 
WWUS73 KAPX 130806
NPWAPX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
406 AM EDT Mon Apr 13 2020

MIZ020-023>036-041-042-097-098-132200-
/O.CON.KAPX.WI.Y.0001.200413T1200Z-200414T0400Z/
Leelanau-Montmorency-Alpena-Benzie-Grand Traverse-Kalkaska-
Crawford-Oscoda-Alcona-Manistee-Wexford-Missaukee-Roscommon-
Ogemaw-Iosco-Gladwin-Arenac-Mackinac Island/Bois Blanc Island-
Beaver Island and surrounding islands-
Including the cities of Northport, Atlanta, Alpena, Frankfort, 
Traverse City, Kalkaska, Grayling, Mio, Harrisville, Manistee, 
Cadillac, Lake City, Houghton Lake, West Branch, Tawas City, 
Gladwin, Standish, Mackinac Island, and St. James
406 AM EDT Mon Apr 13 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO
MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of Eastern Upper and Northern Lower Michigan.

* WHEN...From 8 AM this morning to midnight EDT tonight.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

MIZ088-096-132200-
/O.CON.KAPX.WI.Y.0001.200413T1600Z-200414T0400Z/
Southeast Chippewa-Eastern Mackinac-
Including the cities of Detour Village, Goetzville, 
Drummond Island, St. Ignace, Brevort, and Les Cheneaux Islands
406 AM EDT Mon Apr 13 2020

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

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Southeast Chippewa and Eastern Mackinac Counties.

* WHEN...From noon today to midnight EDT tonight.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

MIZ016>018-021-022-099-132200-
/O.CON.KAPX.WI.Y.0001.200413T1200Z-200414T0400Z/
Emmet-Cheboygan-Presque Isle-Antrim-Otsego-Charlevoix-
Including the cities of Petoskey, Cheboygan, Rogers City, 
Mancelona, Gaylord, and Charlevoix
406 AM EDT Mon Apr 13 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO
MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected.
  In addition, locally heavy snow showers may bring brief periods
  of significantly lowered visibility and hazardous driving
  conditions this afternoon into this evening. Total snow 
  accumulation of around an inch is expected.

* WHERE...Presque Isle, Antrim, Otsego, Charlevoix, Cheboygan 
  and Emmet Counties.

* WHEN...From 8 AM this morning to midnight EDT tonight.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$
379 
WWUS73 KAPX 131501
NPWAPX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
1101 AM EDT Mon Apr 13 2020

MIZ020-023>036-041-042-097-098-140000-
/O.CON.KAPX.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-200414T0400Z/
Leelanau-Montmorency-Alpena-Benzie-Grand Traverse-Kalkaska-
Crawford-Oscoda-Alcona-Manistee-Wexford-Missaukee-Roscommon-
Ogemaw-Iosco-Gladwin-Arenac-Mackinac Island/Bois Blanc Island-
Beaver Island and surrounding islands-
Including the cities of Northport, Atlanta, Alpena, Frankfort, 
Traverse City, Kalkaska, Grayling, Mio, Harrisville, Manistee, 
Cadillac, Lake City, Houghton Lake, West Branch, Tawas City, 
Gladwin, Standish, Mackinac Island, and St. James
1101 AM EDT Mon Apr 13 2020

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

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of Eastern Upper and Northern Lower Michigan.

* WHEN...Until midnight EDT tonight.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

MIZ088-096-140000-
/O.CON.KAPX.WI.Y.0001.200413T1600Z-200414T0400Z/
Southeast Chippewa-Eastern Mackinac-
Including the cities of Detour Village, Goetzville, 
Drummond Island, St. Ignace, Brevort, and Les Cheneaux Islands
1101 AM EDT Mon Apr 13 2020

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

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Southeast Chippewa and Eastern Mackinac Counties.

* WHEN...Until midnight EDT tonight.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

MIZ016>018-021-022-099-140000-
/O.CON.KAPX.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-200414T0400Z/
Emmet-Cheboygan-Presque Isle-Antrim-Otsego-Charlevoix-
Including the cities of Petoskey, Cheboygan, Rogers City, 
Mancelona, Gaylord, and Charlevoix
1101 AM EDT Mon Apr 13 2020

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

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. In
  addition, locally heavy snow showers may bring brief periods of
  significantly lowered visibility and hazardous driving
  conditions this afternoon into this evening. Total snow
  accumulation of around an inch is expected.

* WHERE...Presque Isle, Antrim, Otsego, Charlevoix, Cheboygan 
  and Emmet Counties.

* WHEN...Until midnight EDT tonight.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$
269 
WWUS73 KAPX 131914
NPWAPX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
314 PM EDT Mon Apr 13 2020

MIZ020-023>036-041-042-097-098-140400-
/O.CON.KAPX.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-200414T0400Z/
Leelanau-Montmorency-Alpena-Benzie-Grand Traverse-Kalkaska-
Crawford-Oscoda-Alcona-Manistee-Wexford-Missaukee-Roscommon-
Ogemaw-Iosco-Gladwin-Arenac-Mackinac Island/Bois Blanc Island-
Beaver Island and surrounding islands-
Including the cities of Northport, Atlanta, Alpena, Frankfort, 
Traverse City, Kalkaska, Grayling, Mio, Harrisville, Manistee, 
Cadillac, Lake City, Houghton Lake, West Branch, Tawas City, 
Gladwin, Standish, Mackinac Island, and St. James
314 PM EDT Mon Apr 13 2020

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

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of Eastern Upper and Northern Lower Michigan.

* WHEN...Until midnight EDT tonight.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

MIZ088-096-140400-
/O.CON.KAPX.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-200414T0400Z/
Southeast Chippewa-Eastern Mackinac-
Including the cities of Detour Village, Goetzville, 
Drummond Island, St. Ignace, Brevort, and Les Cheneaux Islands
314 PM EDT Mon Apr 13 2020

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

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* WHERE...Southeast Chippewa and Eastern Mackinac Counties.

* WHEN...Until midnight EDT tonight.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

MIZ016>018-021-022-099-140400-
/O.CON.KAPX.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-200414T0400Z/
Emmet-Cheboygan-Presque Isle-Antrim-Otsego-Charlevoix-
Including the cities of Petoskey, Cheboygan, Rogers City, 
Mancelona, Gaylord, and Charlevoix
314 PM EDT Mon Apr 13 2020

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

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* WHERE...Presque Isle, Antrim, Otsego, Charlevoix, Cheboygan 
  and Emmet Counties.

* WHEN...Until midnight EDT tonight.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$
449 
WWUS73 KAPX 140329
NPWAPX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
1129 PM EDT Mon Apr 13 2020

MIZ016>018-020>036-041-042-088-096>099-140430-
/O.CAN.KAPX.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-200414T0400Z/
Emmet-Cheboygan-Presque Isle-Leelanau-Antrim-Otsego-Montmorency-
Alpena-Benzie-Grand Traverse-Kalkaska-Crawford-Oscoda-Alcona-
Manistee-Wexford-Missaukee-Roscommon-Ogemaw-Iosco-Gladwin-Arenac-
Southeast Chippewa-Eastern Mackinac-
Mackinac Island/Bois Blanc Island-
Beaver Island and surrounding islands-Charlevoix-
Including the cities of Petoskey, Cheboygan, Rogers City, 
Northport, Mancelona, Gaylord, Atlanta, Alpena, Frankfort, 
Traverse City, Kalkaska, Grayling, Mio, Harrisville, Manistee, 
Cadillac, Lake City, Houghton Lake, West Branch, Tawas City, 
Gladwin, Standish, Detour Village, Goetzville, Drummond Island, 
St. Ignace, Brevort, Les Cheneaux Islands, Mackinac Island, 
St. James, and Charlevoix
1129 PM EDT Mon Apr 13 2020

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

West winds continue to gradually diminish across all of Eastern
Upper and Northern Lower Michigan late this evening. Therefore...
the Wind Advisory has been cancelled.

$$

The office that day

Everything else NWS Gaylord, MI issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Apr 12, 4:06 AM EDTLakeshore Flood WarningAPXBenzie, Charlevoix, Emmet, Leelanau, Manistee49 hr
Apr 12, 4:21 AM EDTGale WarningAPX48 hr

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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.