Alert archive / Michigan / Wind Advisories in 2020

Wind Advisory 5, NWS Gaylord, MI

October 31, 202025 counties in Michigan

NWS Gaylord, MI issued this wind advisory at Oct 31, 2020, 4:18 AM EDT for 25 counties in Michigan. It took effect at Nov 1, 2020, 7:00 AM EST. It was in force for 12 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Oct 31, 2020, 4:18 AM EDT (08:18 UTC)
In effect from
Nov 1, 2020, 7:00 AM EST
Expired
Nov 1, 2020, 7:00 PM EST
In force
12 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 08:18 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 00:00Z, 8.3 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 00:00Z on 2020-10-31Temperature 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 00:00Z on 2020-10-31The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -9 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
950 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
61 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-9 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
98 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

524 
WWUS73 KAPX 310818
NPWAPX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
418 AM EDT Sat Oct 31 2020

MIZ016-020-021-025-026-031-099-311630-
/O.NEW.KAPX.WI.Y.0005.201101T1200Z-201102T0000Z/
Emmet-Leelanau-Antrim-Benzie-Grand Traverse-Manistee-Charlevoix-
Including the cities of Petoskey, Northport, Mancelona, 
Frankfort, Traverse City, Manistee, and Charlevoix
418 AM EDT Sat Oct 31 2020

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 7 PM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Emmet, Leelanau, Antrim, Benzie, Grand Traverse, 
  Manistee and Charlevoix Counties.

* WHEN...From 7 AM to 7 PM EST Sunday.

* 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
957 
WWUS73 KAPX 010318
NPWAPX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
1118 PM EDT Sat Oct 31 2020

MIZ016-020-021-025-026-031-099-011200-
/O.CON.KAPX.WI.Y.0005.201101T1200Z-201102T0000Z/
Emmet-Leelanau-Antrim-Benzie-Grand Traverse-Manistee-Charlevoix-
Including the cities of Petoskey, Northport, Mancelona, 
Frankfort, Traverse City, Manistee, and Charlevoix
1118 PM EDT Sat Oct 31 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 7 PM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Emmet, Leelanau, Antrim, Benzie, Grand Traverse, 
  Manistee and Charlevoix Counties.

* WHEN...From 7 AM to 7 PM EST Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$
846 
WWUS73 KAPX 010837
NPWAPX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
337 AM EST Sun Nov 1 2020

MIZ017-018-022>024-027>030-032>036-041-042-086>088-095>098-011645-
/O.EXA.KAPX.WI.Y.0005.201101T1200Z-201102T0000Z/
Cheboygan-Presque Isle-Otsego-Montmorency-Alpena-Kalkaska-
Crawford-Oscoda-Alcona-Wexford-Missaukee-Roscommon-Ogemaw-Iosco-
Gladwin-Arenac-Western Chippewa-Central Chippewa-
Southeast Chippewa-Western Mackinac-Eastern Mackinac-
Mackinac Island/Bois Blanc Island-
Beaver Island and surrounding islands-
Including the cities of Cheboygan, Rogers City, Gaylord, Atlanta,
Alpena, Kalkaska, Grayling, Mio, Harrisville, Cadillac, 
Lake City, Houghton Lake, West Branch, Tawas City, Gladwin, 
Standish, Paradise, Trout Lake, Rudyard, Sault Ste. Marie, 
Brimley, Kinross, Sugar Island, Detour Village, Goetzville, 
Drummond Island, Engadine, Naubinway, Epoufette, St. Ignace, 
Brevort, Les Cheneaux Islands, Mackinac Island, and St. James
337 AM EST Sun Nov 1 2020

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM EST
THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 7 PM EST this evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

MIZ016-020-021-025-026-031-099-011645-
/O.CON.KAPX.WI.Y.0005.201101T1200Z-201102T0000Z/
Emmet-Leelanau-Antrim-Benzie-Grand Traverse-Manistee-Charlevoix-
Including the cities of Petoskey, Northport, Mancelona, 
Frankfort, Traverse City, Manistee, and Charlevoix
337 AM EST Sun Nov 1 2020

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

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Leelanau, Antrim, Benzie, Grand Traverse, Charlevoix, 
  Emmet and Manistee Counties.

* WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 7 PM EST this evening.

* 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.

&&

$$
498 
WWUS73 KAPX 011533
NPWAPX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
1033 AM EST Sun Nov 1 2020

MIZ016>018-020>036-041-042-086>088-095>099-020000-
/O.CON.KAPX.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-201102T0000Z/
Emmet-Cheboygan-Presque Isle-Leelanau-Antrim-Otsego-Montmorency-
Alpena-Benzie-Grand Traverse-Kalkaska-Crawford-Oscoda-Alcona-
Manistee-Wexford-Missaukee-Roscommon-Ogemaw-Iosco-Gladwin-Arenac-
Western Chippewa-Central Chippewa-Southeast Chippewa-
Western Mackinac-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, Paradise, Trout Lake, Rudyard, 
Sault Ste. Marie, Brimley, Kinross, Sugar Island, Detour Village,
Goetzville, Drummond Island, Engadine, Naubinway, Epoufette, 
St. Ignace, Brevort, Les Cheneaux Islands, Mackinac Island, 
St. James, and Charlevoix
1033 AM EST Sun Nov 1 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...Through 7 PM EST this evening.

* 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.

&&

$$
053 
WWUS73 KAPX 012022
NPWAPX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
322 PM EST Sun Nov 1 2020

MIZ016>018-020>036-041-042-086>088-095>099-020000-
/O.CON.KAPX.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-201102T0000Z/
Emmet-Cheboygan-Presque Isle-Leelanau-Antrim-Otsego-Montmorency-
Alpena-Benzie-Grand Traverse-Kalkaska-Crawford-Oscoda-Alcona-
Manistee-Wexford-Missaukee-Roscommon-Ogemaw-Iosco-Gladwin-Arenac-
Western Chippewa-Central Chippewa-Southeast Chippewa-
Western Mackinac-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, Paradise, Trout Lake, Rudyard, 
Sault Ste. Marie, Brimley, Kinross, Sugar Island, Detour Village,
Goetzville, Drummond Island, Engadine, Naubinway, Epoufette, 
St. Ignace, Brevort, Les Cheneaux Islands, Mackinac Island, 
St. James, and Charlevoix
322 PM EST Sun Nov 1 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

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

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening.

* 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.

&&

$$
564 
WWUS73 KAPX 012337
NPWAPX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
637 PM EST Sun Nov 1 2020

MIZ016>018-020>036-041-042-086>088-095>099-020045-
/O.EXP.KAPX.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-201102T0000Z/
Emmet-Cheboygan-Presque Isle-Leelanau-Antrim-Otsego-Montmorency-
Alpena-Benzie-Grand Traverse-Kalkaska-Crawford-Oscoda-Alcona-
Manistee-Wexford-Missaukee-Roscommon-Ogemaw-Iosco-Gladwin-Arenac-
Western Chippewa-Central Chippewa-Southeast Chippewa-
Western Mackinac-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, Paradise, Trout Lake, Rudyard, 
Sault Ste. Marie, Brimley, Kinross, Sugar Island, Detour Village,
Goetzville, Drummond Island, Engadine, Naubinway, Epoufette, 
St. Ignace, Brevort, Les Cheneaux Islands, Mackinac Island, 
St. James, and Charlevoix
637 PM EST Sun Nov 1 2020

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 7 PM EST THIS EVENING...

The strongest gusts will decrease during the evening. Therefore 
the wind advisory will be allowed to expire. Gusts to 30 mph will 
continue overnight.

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Oct 31, 4:16 AM EDTStorm WarningAPX41 hr
Oct 31, 4:17 AM EDTLakeshore Flood WarningAPXPresque Isle44 hr
Oct 31, 4:17 AM EDTLakeshore Flood AdvisoryAPXMackinac25 hr
Oct 31, 2:54 PM EDTWinter Weather AdvisoryAPXAntrim, Charlevoix, Chippewa, Crawford, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska and 5 more29 hr

Nearby

Wind Advisories in Michigan, 2020Every wind advisory in 2020

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.