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Wind Advisory 2, NWS Quad Cities, IA
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.
- 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
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.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 4, 2:56 PM CST | Fire Weather Watch | DVN | Hancock, Henderson, McDonough, Mercer, Warren | 12 hr |
Nearby
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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.