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Wind Advisory 2, NWS Cleveland, OH

January 18, 20207 counties in Ohio; Erie County, Pennsylvania

NWS Cleveland, OH issued this wind advisory at Jan 18, 2020, 3:50 AM EST for 7 counties in Ohio; Erie County, Pennsylvania. It took effect at Jan 18, 2020, 3:00 PM EST. It was in force for 18 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jan 18, 2020, 3:50 AM EST (08:50 UTC)
In effect from
Jan 18, 2020, 3:00 PM EST
Expired
Jan 19, 2020, 9:15 AM EST
In force
18 hr
Issued by
NWS Cleveland, OH

Counties Ashtabula County, OH, Cuyahoga County, OH, Erie County, OH, Lake County, OH, Lorain County, OH, Ottawa County, OH, Sandusky County, OH, Erie County, PA

The radar

The Cleveland radar (KCLE), 23 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 08:54 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

Detroit, MI (KDTX), launched 00:00Z, 8.8 hours before the alert went out and 179 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, Detroit, MI at 00:00Z on 2020-01-18Temperature 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, Detroit, MI at 00:00Z on 2020-01-18The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 85 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
859 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
51 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
85 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
161 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

178 
WWUS71 KCLE 180850
NPWCLE

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
350 AM EST Sat Jan 18 2020

OHZ007>010-182100-
/O.NEW.KCLE.WI.Y.0002.200118T2000Z-200119T1200Z/
Ottawa-Sandusky-Erie-Lorain-
Including the cities of Port Clinton, Fremont, Sandusky, 
and Lorain
350 AM EST Sat Jan 18 2020

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 7 AM EST
SUNDAY...

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

* WHERE...Ottawa, Sandusky, Erie and Lorain Counties.

* WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 7 AM EST Sunday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas along and near the lakeshore will see
  the strongest wind gusts and potential impacts.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

OHZ011-182100-
/O.NEW.KCLE.WI.Y.0002.200118T2000Z-200119T1500Z/
Cuyahoga-
Including the city of Cleveland
350 AM EST Sat Jan 18 2020

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 10 AM EST
SUNDAY...

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

* WHERE...Cuyahoga County.

* WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 10 AM EST Sunday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas along and near the lakeshore will see
  the strongest wind gusts and potential impacts.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

OHZ012-089-PAZ001-182100-
/O.NEW.KCLE.WI.Y.0002.200118T2300Z-200119T1500Z/
Lake-Ashtabula Lakeshore-Northern Erie-
Including the cities of Mentor, Ashtabula, and Erie
350 AM EST Sat Jan 18 2020

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM EST
SUNDAY...

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

* WHERE...In Pennsylvania, Northern Erie County. In Ohio, Lake 
  and Ashtabula Lakeshore Counties.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Sunday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas along and near the lakeshore will see
  the strongest wind gusts and potential impacts.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://www.weather.gov/cle
5 follow-up statements
668 
WWUS71 KCLE 181623
NPWCLE

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
1123 AM EST Sat Jan 18 2020

OHZ007>010-190030-
/O.CON.KCLE.WI.Y.0002.200118T2000Z-200119T1200Z/
Ottawa-Sandusky-Erie-Lorain-
Including the cities of Port Clinton, Fremont, Sandusky, 
and Lorain
1123 AM EST Sat Jan 18 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
7 AM EST SUNDAY...

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

* WHERE...Lorain, Ottawa, Erie and Sandusky Counties.

* WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 7 AM EST Sunday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas along and near the lakeshore will see
  the strongest wind gusts and potential impacts.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

OHZ011-190030-
/O.CON.KCLE.WI.Y.0002.200118T2000Z-200119T1500Z/
Cuyahoga-
Including the city of Cleveland
1123 AM EST Sat Jan 18 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
10 AM EST SUNDAY...

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

* WHERE...Cuyahoga County.

* WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 10 AM EST Sunday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas along and near the lakeshore will see
  the strongest wind gusts and potential impacts.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

OHZ012-089-PAZ001-190030-
/O.CON.KCLE.WI.Y.0002.200118T2300Z-200119T1500Z/
Lake-Ashtabula Lakeshore-Northern Erie-
Including the cities of Mentor, Ashtabula, and Erie
1123 AM EST Sat Jan 18 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO
10 AM EST SUNDAY...

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

* WHERE...In Pennsylvania, Northern Erie County. In Ohio, Lake 
  and Ashtabula Lakeshore Counties.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Sunday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas along and near the lakeshore will see
  the strongest wind gusts and potential impacts.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://www.weather.gov/cle
596 
WWUS71 KCLE 182030
NPWCLE

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
330 PM EST Sat Jan 18 2020

OHZ007>010-190430-
/O.CON.KCLE.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-200119T1200Z/
Ottawa-Sandusky-Erie-Lorain-
Including the cities of Port Clinton, Fremont, Sandusky, 
and Lorain
330 PM EST Sat Jan 18 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest to west winds of 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to
  50 mph.

* WHERE...Lorain, Ottawa, Erie and Sandusky Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Sunday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest winds are expected along the
  lakeshore. In addition, the strongest winds should occur this
  evening into early Sunday morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

OHZ011-190430-
/O.CON.KCLE.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-200119T1500Z/
Cuyahoga-
Including the city of Cleveland
330 PM EST Sat Jan 18 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest to west winds of 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to
  50 mph.

* WHERE...Cuyahoga County.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Sunday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest winds are expected along the
  lakeshore. In addition, the strongest winds should occur this
  evening into Sunday morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

OHZ012-089-PAZ001-190430-
/O.CON.KCLE.WI.Y.0002.200118T2300Z-200119T1500Z/
Lake-Ashtabula Lakeshore-Northern Erie-
Including the cities of Mentor, Ashtabula, and Erie
330 PM EST Sat Jan 18 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest to west winds of 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to
  50 mph.

* WHERE...In Pennsylvania, Northern Erie County. In Ohio, Lake 
  and Ashtabula Lakeshore Counties.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Sunday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest winds are expected along the
  lakeshore. In addition, the strongest winds should occur this
  evening into Sunday morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://www.weather.gov/cle
920 
WWUS71 KCLE 190416
NPWCLE

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
1116 PM EST Sat Jan 18 2020

OHZ011-012-089-PAZ001-191230-
/O.CON.KCLE.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-200119T1500Z/
Cuyahoga-Lake-Ashtabula Lakeshore-Northern Erie-
Including the cities of Cleveland, Mentor, Ashtabula, and Erie
1116 PM EST Sat Jan 18 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST SUNDAY...

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

* WHERE...In Pennsylvania, Northern Erie County. In Ohio, Lake, 
  Ashtabula Lakeshore and Cuyahoga Counties.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Sunday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest winds are expected along the
  lakeshore.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

OHZ007>010-191200-
/O.CON.KCLE.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-200119T1200Z/
Ottawa-Sandusky-Erie-Lorain-
Including the cities of Port Clinton, Fremont, Sandusky, 
and Lorain
1116 PM EST Sat Jan 18 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST SUNDAY...

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

* WHERE...Lorain, Ottawa, Erie and Sandusky Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Sunday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest winds are expected along the
  lakeshore.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://www.weather.gov/cle
359 
WWUS71 KCLE 191027
NPWCLE

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
527 AM EST Sun Jan 19 2020

OHZ007>010-191130-
/O.CAN.KCLE.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-200119T1200Z/
Ottawa-Sandusky-Erie-Lorain-
Including the cities of Port Clinton, Fremont, Sandusky, 
and Lorain
527 AM EST Sun Jan 19 2020

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Gusty winds of 25 to 35 mph may continue through the morning hours.

$$

OHZ011-012-089-PAZ001-191500-
/O.CON.KCLE.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-200119T1500Z/
Cuyahoga-Lake-Ashtabula Lakeshore-Northern Erie-
Including the cities of Cleveland, Mentor, Ashtabula, and Erie
527 AM EST Sun Jan 19 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING...

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

* WHERE...In Pennsylvania, Northern Erie County. In Ohio, Lake, 
  Ashtabula Lakeshore and Cuyahoga Counties.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Sunday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest winds are expected along and near the
  lakeshore.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://www.weather.gov/cle
358 
WWUS71 KCLE 191415
NPWCLE

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
915 AM EST Sun Jan 19 2020

OHZ011-012-089-PAZ001-191515-
/O.CAN.KCLE.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-200119T1500Z/
Cuyahoga-Lake-Ashtabula Lakeshore-Northern Erie-
Including the cities of Cleveland, Mentor, Ashtabula, and Erie
915 AM EST Sun Jan 19 2020

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

While it will remain breezy today, winds are no longer reaching
Wind Advisory criteria and that trend is expected to continue.

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://www.weather.gov/cle

The office that day

Everything else NWS Cleveland, OH issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jan 18, 3:34 AM ESTSmall Craft AdvisoryCLE14 hr
Jan 18, 9:57 AM ESTLow Water AdvisoryCLE21 hr
Jan 18, 3:34 PM ESTLake Effect Snow WarningCLECuyahoga, Geauga, Lake42 hr
Jan 18, 3:34 PM ESTWinter Weather AdvisoryCLEAshtabula, Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake32 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.