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Wind Advisory 8, NWS Gaylord, MI

November 15, 202024 counties in Michigan

NWS Gaylord, MI issued this wind advisory at Nov 15, 2020, 9:39 PM EST for 24 counties in Michigan. It was in force for 9 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Nov 15, 2020, 9:39 PM EST (02:39 UTC)
Expired
Nov 16, 2020, 6:30 AM EST
In force
9 hr
Issued by
NWS Gaylord, MI
All 24 counties

Alcona 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), 8 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 02:45 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, 2.7 hours before the alert went out and 187 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 2020-11-16Temperature 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 2020-11-16The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 122 square meters per square second.19395878Sfc1 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
453 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
25 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
122 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
122 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

227 
WWUS73 KAPX 160239
NPWAPX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
939 PM EST Sun Nov 15 2020

MIZ020>023-025>036-041-042-098-099-160900-
/O.CAN.KAPX.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-201116T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KAPX.WI.Y.0008.201116T0239Z-201116T0900Z/
Leelanau-Antrim-Otsego-Montmorency-Benzie-Grand Traverse-Kalkaska-
Crawford-Oscoda-Alcona-Manistee-Wexford-Missaukee-Roscommon-
Ogemaw-Iosco-Gladwin-Arenac-Beaver Island and surrounding islands-
Charlevoix-
Including the cities of Northport, Mancelona, Gaylord, Atlanta, 
Frankfort, Traverse City, Kalkaska, Grayling, Mio, Harrisville, 
Manistee, Cadillac, Lake City, Houghton Lake, West Branch, 
Tawas City, Gladwin, Standish, St. James, and Charlevoix
939 PM EST Sun Nov 15 2020

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST MONDAY...
...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

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

* WHERE...Portions of Northern Lower Michigan.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Monday.

* 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>018-024-086>088-095>097-160600-
/O.CON.KAPX.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-201116T0600Z/
Emmet-Cheboygan-Presque Isle-Alpena-Western Chippewa-
Central Chippewa-Southeast Chippewa-Western Mackinac-
Eastern Mackinac-Mackinac Island/Bois Blanc Island-
Including the cities of Petoskey, Cheboygan, Rogers City, Alpena,
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, and Mackinac Island
939 PM EST Sun Nov 15 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* WHERE...Presque Isle, Southeast Chippewa, Western Chippewa, 
  Central Chippewa, Alpena, Western Mackinac, Mackinac 
  Island/Bois Blanc Island, Eastern Mackinac, Cheboygan and 
  Emmet Counties.

* WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$

JZ
3 follow-up statements
245 
WWUS73 KAPX 160602
NPWAPX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
102 AM EST Mon Nov 16 2020

MIZ016>018-086>088-095>097-160900-
/O.EXP.KAPX.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-201116T0600Z/
/O.EXA.KAPX.WI.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-201116T0900Z/
Emmet-Cheboygan-Presque Isle-Western Chippewa-Central Chippewa-
Southeast Chippewa-Western Mackinac-Eastern Mackinac-
Mackinac Island/Bois Blanc Island-
Including the cities of Petoskey, Cheboygan, Rogers City, 
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, and Mackinac Island
102 AM EST Mon Nov 16 2020

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST EARLY THIS MORNING...
...HIGH WIND WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

* WHERE...Emmet, Cheboygan, Presque Isle, Western Chippewa, 
  Central Chippewa, Southeast Chippewa, Western Mackinac, 
  Eastern Mackinac and Mackinac Island/Bois Blanc Island.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM EST early this morning.

* 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.

&&

$$

MIZ024-160715-
/O.EXP.KAPX.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-201116T0600Z/
Alpena-
Including the city of Alpena
102 AM EST Mon Nov 16 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING HAS EXPIRED...


$$

MIZ022-023-026>030-032>036-041-042-160715-
/O.CAN.KAPX.WI.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-201116T0900Z/
Otsego-Montmorency-Grand Traverse-Kalkaska-Crawford-Oscoda-Alcona-
Wexford-Missaukee-Roscommon-Ogemaw-Iosco-Gladwin-Arenac-
Including the cities of Gaylord, Atlanta, Traverse City, 
Kalkaska, Grayling, Mio, Harrisville, Cadillac, Lake City, 
Houghton Lake, West Branch, Tawas City, Gladwin, and Standish
102 AM EST Mon Nov 16 2020

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...


$$

MIZ020-021-025-031-098-099-160900-
/O.CON.KAPX.WI.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-201116T0900Z/
Leelanau-Antrim-Benzie-Manistee-
Beaver Island and surrounding islands-Charlevoix-
Including the cities of Northport, Mancelona, Frankfort, 
Manistee, St. James, and Charlevoix
102 AM EST Mon Nov 16 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST EARLY THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.

* WHERE...Leelanau, Antrim, Benzie, Charlevoix, Beaver Island 
  and surrounding islands and Manistee Counties.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM EST early this morning.

* 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.

&&

$$
004 
WWUS73 KAPX 160834
NPWAPX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
334 AM EST Mon Nov 16 2020

MIZ016>018-020-021-025-031-088-095>099-160945-
/O.CAN.KAPX.WI.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-201116T0900Z/
Emmet-Cheboygan-Presque Isle-Leelanau-Antrim-Benzie-Manistee-
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, Frankfort, Manistee, Detour Village, 
Goetzville, Drummond Island, Engadine, Naubinway, Epoufette, 
St. Ignace, Brevort, Les Cheneaux Islands, Mackinac Island, 
St. James, and Charlevoix
334 AM EST Mon Nov 16 2020

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...


$$

MIZ086-087-161200-
/O.EXT.KAPX.WI.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-201116T1200Z/
Western Chippewa-Central Chippewa-
Including the cities of Paradise, Trout Lake, Rudyard, 
Sault Ste. Marie, Brimley, Kinross, and Sugar Island
334 AM EST Mon Nov 16 2020

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THIS MORNING...

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

* WHERE...Western Chippewa and Central Chippewa Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST this morning.

* 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.

&&

$$
246 
WWUS73 KAPX 161130
NPWAPX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
630 AM EST Mon Nov 16 2020

MIZ086-087-161230-
/O.CAN.KAPX.WI.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-201116T1200Z/
Western Chippewa-Central Chippewa-
Including the cities of Paradise, Trout Lake, Rudyard, 
Sault Ste. Marie, Brimley, Kinross, and Sugar Island
630 AM EST Mon Nov 16 2020

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...


$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Nov 15, 10:02 PM ESTStorm WarningAPX3 hr
Nov 16, 6:29 AM ESTSmall Craft AdvisoryAPX45 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.