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Wind Advisory 2, NWS Quad Cities, IA

March 4, 202013 counties in Illinois; 21 counties in Iowa; Clark County, Scotland County, Missouri

NWS Quad Cities, IA issued this wind advisory at Mar 4, 2020, 2:55 PM CST for 13 counties in Illinois; 21 counties in Iowa; Clark County, Scotland County, Missouri. It took effect at Mar 5, 2020, 9:00 AM CST. It was in force for 18 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Mar 4, 2020, 2:55 PM CST (20:55 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 5, 2020, 9:00 AM CST
Expired
Mar 6, 2020, 2:58 AM CST
In force
18 hr
Issued by
NWS Quad Cities, IA
All 36 counties

Benton County, IA, Buchanan County, IA, Cedar County, IA, Clinton County, IA, Delaware County, IA, Des Moines County, IA, Dubuque County, IA, Henry County, IA, Iowa County, IA, Jackson County, IA, Jefferson County, IA, Johnson County, IA, Jones County, IA, Keokuk County, IA, Lee County, IA, Linn County, IA, Louisa County, IA, Muscatine County, IA, Scott County, IA, Van Buren County, IA, Washington County, IA, Bureau County, IL, Carroll County, IL, Hancock County, IL, Henderson County, IL, Henry County, IL, Jo Daviess County, IL, McDonough County, IL, Mercer County, IL, Putnam County, IL, Rock Island County, IL, Stephenson County, IL, Warren County, IL, Whiteside County, IL, Clark County, MO, Scotland County, MO

The radar

The Quad Cities radar (KDVN), 41 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:57 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

Davenport, (KDVN), launched 12:00Z, 8.9 hours before the alert went out and 47 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, Davenport, at 12:00Z on 2020-03-04Temperature 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, Davenport, at 12:00Z on 2020-03-04The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -109 square meters per square second.1939587897117136Sfc1 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
1055 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
58 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-109 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
-51 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

002 
WWUS73 KDVN 042055
NPWDVN

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Quad Cities IA IL
255 PM CST Wed Mar 4 2020

IAZ040-041-051>053-063>068-ILZ015-016-050500-
/O.NEW.KDVN.WI.Y.0002.200305T1500Z-200306T0000Z/
Buchanan-Delaware-Benton-Linn-Jones-Iowa-Johnson-Cedar-Clinton-
Muscatine-Scott-Rock Island-Henry IL-
Including the cities of Independence, Manchester, Vinton, 
Cedar Rapids, Anamosa, Marengo, Iowa City, Tipton, Clinton, 
Muscatine, Davenport, Bettendorf, Moline, Rock Island, 
and Geneseo
255 PM CST Wed Mar 4 2020

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 6 PM CST THURSDAY...

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

* WHERE...Portions of east central and northeast Iowa and 
  northwest Illinois.

* WHEN...From 9 AM to 6 PM CST Thursday.

* 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
929 
WWUS73 KDVN 050057
NPWDVN

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Quad Cities IA IL
657 PM CST Wed Mar 4 2020

IAZ040-041-051>053-063>068-ILZ015-016-050900-
/O.CON.KDVN.WI.Y.0002.200305T1500Z-200306T0000Z/
Buchanan-Delaware-Benton-Linn-Jones-Iowa-Johnson-Cedar-Clinton-
Muscatine-Scott-Rock Island-Henry IL-
Including the cities of Independence, Manchester, Vinton, 
Cedar Rapids, Anamosa, Marengo, Iowa City, Tipton, Clinton, 
Muscatine, Davenport, Bettendorf, Moline, Rock Island, 
and Geneseo
657 PM CST Wed Mar 4 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 6 PM CST
THURSDAY...

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

* WHERE...Portions of east central and northeast Iowa and 
  northwest Illinois.

* WHEN...From 9 AM to 6 PM CST Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$

DC
328 
WWUS73 KDVN 050910
NPWDVN

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Quad Cities IA IL
310 AM CST Thu Mar 5 2020

IAZ076>078-087>089-098-099-ILZ024>026-034-035-MOZ009-010-051715-
/O.EXA.KDVN.WI.Y.0002.200305T1500Z-200306T0000Z/
Keokuk-Washington-Louisa-Jefferson-Henry IA-Des Moines-Van Buren-
Lee-Mercer-Henderson-Warren-Hancock-McDonough-Scotland-Clark-
Including the cities of Sigourney, Washington, Wapello, 
Fairfield, Mount Pleasant, Burlington, Keosauqua, Fort Madison, 
Aledo, Oquawka, Monmouth, Carthage, Macomb, Memphis, and Kahoka
310 AM CST Thu Mar 5 2020

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM CST
THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Portions of northeast Missouri, southeast Iowa and 
  northwest and west central Illinois.

* WHEN...From 9 AM to 6 PM CST Thursday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Extreme fire danger exists due to high
  winds and low humidity this afternoon. Fires could easily and
  very quickly get out of control and spread rapidly. Outdoor
  burning is not recommended.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

IAZ040-041-051>053-063>068-ILZ015-016-051715-
/O.CON.KDVN.WI.Y.0002.200305T1500Z-200306T0000Z/
Buchanan-Delaware-Benton-Linn-Jones-Iowa-Johnson-Cedar-Clinton-
Muscatine-Scott-Rock Island-Henry IL-
Including the cities of Independence, Manchester, Vinton, 
Cedar Rapids, Anamosa, Marengo, Iowa City, Tipton, Clinton, 
Muscatine, Davenport, Bettendorf, Moline, Rock Island, 
and Geneseo
310 AM CST Thu Mar 5 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM
CST THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Portions of east central and northeast Iowa and 
  northwest Illinois.

* WHEN...From 9 AM to 6 PM CST Thursday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Between Highway 30 and Interstate 80, there
  will be an elevated risk of grassland fires this afternoon due
  to high winds, low humidity and dry vegetation. 
 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
Haase
675 
WWUS73 KDVN 051612
NPWDVN

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Quad Cities IA IL
1012 AM CST Thu Mar 5 2020

IAZ040-041-051>053-063>068-076>078-087>089-098-099-ILZ015-016-
024>026-034-035-MOZ009-010-060000-
/O.CON.KDVN.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-200306T0000Z/
Buchanan-Delaware-Benton-Linn-Jones-Iowa-Johnson-Cedar-Clinton-
Muscatine-Scott-Keokuk-Washington-Louisa-Jefferson-Henry IA-
Des Moines-Van Buren-Lee-Rock Island-Henry IL-Mercer-Henderson-
Warren-Hancock-McDonough-Scotland-Clark-
Including the cities of Independence, Manchester, Vinton, 
Cedar Rapids, Anamosa, Marengo, Iowa City, Tipton, Clinton, 
Muscatine, Davenport, Bettendorf, Sigourney, Washington, Wapello,
Fairfield, Mount Pleasant, Burlington, Keosauqua, Fort Madison, 
Moline, Rock Island, Geneseo, Aledo, Oquawka, Monmouth, Carthage,
Macomb, Memphis, and Kahoka
1012 AM CST Thu Mar 5 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Portions of northeast Missouri, east central, 
  northeast and southeast Iowa and northwest and west central 
  Illinois.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
  Driving difficulties may occur for high profile vehicles on 
  north south roads.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Extreme fire danger exists due to high
  winds and low humidity this afternoon. Fires could easily and
  very quickly get out of control and spread rapidly. Outdoor
  burning is not recommended.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
778 
WWUS73 KDVN 052328
NPWDVN

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Quad Cities IA IL
528 PM CST Thu Mar 5 2020

IAZ042-054-ILZ001-060730-
/O.EXB.KDVN.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-200306T0900Z/
Dubuque-Jackson-Jo Daviess-
Including the cities of Dubuque, Maquoketa, and Galena
528 PM CST Thu Mar 5 2020

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM CST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts of 40 to 50 mph.

* WHERE...In Iowa, Dubuque and Jackson Counties. In Illinois, Jo 
  Daviess County.

* WHEN...Until 3 AM CST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
  Driving difficulties may occur for high profile vehicles on
  north south roads.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ILZ002-007-009-017-018-060730-
/O.EXB.KDVN.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-200306T1200Z/
Stephenson-Carroll-Whiteside-Bureau-Putnam-
Including the cities of Freeport, Mount Carroll, Sterling, 
Princeton, and Hennepin
528 PM CST Thu Mar 5 2020

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts of 40 to 50 mph.

* WHERE...Stephenson, Carroll, Whiteside, Bureau and Putnam 
  Counties.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
  Driving difficulties may occur for high profile vehicles on
  north south roads.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

IAZ040-041-051>053-063>068-076>078-087>089-098-099-ILZ015-024>026-
034-035-MOZ009-010-060730-
/O.EXT.KDVN.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-200306T0900Z/
Buchanan-Delaware-Benton-Linn-Jones-Iowa-Johnson-Cedar-Clinton-
Muscatine-Scott-Keokuk-Washington-Louisa-Jefferson-Henry IA-
Des Moines-Van Buren-Lee-Rock Island-Mercer-Henderson-Warren-
Hancock-McDonough-Scotland-Clark-
Including the cities of Independence, Manchester, Vinton, 
Cedar Rapids, Anamosa, Marengo, Iowa City, Tipton, Clinton, 
Muscatine, Davenport, Bettendorf, Sigourney, Washington, Wapello,
Fairfield, Mount Pleasant, Burlington, Keosauqua, Fort Madison, 
Moline, Rock Island, Aledo, Oquawka, Monmouth, Carthage, Macomb, 
Memphis, and Kahoka
528 PM CST Thu Mar 5 2020

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM CST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts of 40 to 50 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of northeast Missouri, east central, 
  northeast and southeast Iowa and northwest and west central 
  Illinois.

* WHEN...Until 3 AM CST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
  Driving difficulties may occur for high profile vehicles on
  north south roads.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ILZ016-060730-
/O.EXT.KDVN.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-200306T1200Z/
Henry IL-
Including the city of Geneseo
528 PM CST Thu Mar 5 2020

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts of 40 to 50 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of northeast Missouri, east central, 
  northeast and southeast Iowa and northwest and west central 
  Illinois.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
  Driving difficulties may occur for high profile vehicles on
  north south roads.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

DC/ZU
324 
WWUS73 KDVN 060858
NPWDVN

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Quad Cities IA IL
258 AM CST Fri Mar 6 2020

IAZ040>042-051>054-063>068-076>078-087>089-098-099-ILZ001-015-
024>026-034-035-MOZ009-010-061000-
/O.CAN.KDVN.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-200306T0900Z/
Buchanan-Delaware-Dubuque-Benton-Linn-Jones-Jackson-Iowa-Johnson-
Cedar-Clinton-Muscatine-Scott-Keokuk-Washington-Louisa-Jefferson-
Henry IA-Des Moines-Van Buren-Lee-Jo Daviess-Rock Island-Mercer-
Henderson-Warren-Hancock-McDonough-Scotland-Clark-
Including the cities of Independence, Manchester, Dubuque, 
Vinton, Cedar Rapids, Anamosa, Maquoketa, Marengo, Iowa City, 
Tipton, Clinton, Muscatine, Davenport, Bettendorf, Sigourney, 
Washington, Wapello, Fairfield, Mount Pleasant, Burlington, 
Keosauqua, Fort Madison, Galena, Moline, Rock Island, Aledo, 
Oquawka, Monmouth, Carthage, Macomb, Memphis, and Kahoka
258 AM CST Fri Mar 6 2020

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Winds have decreased below advisory level. Some gusts to 30 mph
are expected through at least 8am today.

$$

ILZ002-007-009-016>018-061000-
/O.CAN.KDVN.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-200306T1200Z/
Stephenson-Carroll-Whiteside-Henry IL-Bureau-Putnam-
Including the cities of Freeport, Mount Carroll, Sterling, 
Geneseo, Princeton, and Hennepin
258 AM CST Fri Mar 6 2020

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Winds have decreased below advisory level. Some gusts to 30 mph
are expected through at least 8am today.


$$

The office that day

Everything else NWS Quad Cities, IA issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 4, 2:56 PM CSTFire Weather WatchDVNHancock, Henderson, McDonough, Mercer, Warren12 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.