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Wind Chill Advisory 2, NWS Quad Cities, IA

February 12, 202014 counties in Iowa; Clark County, Scotland County, Missouri; Hancock County, Illinois

NWS Quad Cities, IA issued this wind chill advisory at Feb 12, 2020, 3:28 AM CST for 14 counties in Iowa; Clark County, Scotland County, Missouri; Hancock County, Illinois. It took effect at Feb 13, 2020, 12:00 AM CST. It was in force for 3 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Feb 12, 2020, 3:28 AM CST (09:28 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 13, 2020, 12:00 AM CST
Expired
Feb 13, 2020, 2:54 AM CST
In force
3 hr
Issued by
NWS Quad Cities, IA

Counties Benton County, IA, Buchanan County, IA, Delaware County, IA, Dubuque County, IA, Henry County, IA, Iowa County, IA, Jefferson County, IA, Johnson County, IA, Jones County, IA, Keokuk County, IA, Lee County, IA, Linn County, IA, Van Buren County, IA, Washington County, IA, Hancock County, IL, Clark County, MO, Scotland County, MO

The radar

The Quad Cities radar (KDVN), 93 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 09:32 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 00:00Z, 9.5 hours before the alert went out and 100 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 00:00Z on 2020-02-12Temperature 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°0°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Davenport, at 00:00Z on 2020-02-12The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 58 square meters per square second.1939587897117136156175Sfc1 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
1191 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
35 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
58 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
110 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

081 
WWUS43 KDVN 120928
WSWDVN

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Quad Cities IA IL
328 AM CST Wed Feb 12 2020

...Accumulating snow this afternoon and tonight...

.Snow, possibly mixed with rain to start, will overspread parts
of far northeast Missouri, far southeast Iowa and Illinois this
afternoon and tonight. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches 
are expected. Significantly colder air will move into the area 
Thursday with some blowing snow possible.

IAZ040-041-051-052-063-064-076-121730-
/O.NEW.KDVN.WC.Y.0002.200213T0600Z-200213T1800Z/
Buchanan-Delaware-Benton-Linn-Iowa-Johnson-Keokuk-
Including the cities of Independence, Manchester, Vinton, 
Cedar Rapids, Marengo, Iowa City, and Sigourney
328 AM CST Wed Feb 12 2020

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO NOON
CST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 
  20 below zero.

* WHERE...Portions of east central, northeast and southeast Iowa.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to noon CST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills could cause frostbite on 
  exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves. 

&&

$$

ILZ016>018-024-121730-
/O.EXB.KDVN.WW.Y.0009.200212T1900Z-200213T1200Z/
Henry IL-Bureau-Putnam-Mercer-
Including the cities of Geneseo, Princeton, Hennepin, and Aledo
328 AM CST Wed Feb 12 2020

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
6 AM CST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 
  inches.

* WHERE...Henry IL, Bureau, Putnam and Mercer Counties.

* WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 6 AM CST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Hazardous conditions
  are likely for the evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

Go to www.gettingaroundillinois.com for road conditions.

&&

$$

IAZ089-099-ILZ025-026-034-035-MOZ009-010-121730-
/O.CON.KDVN.WW.Y.0009.200212T1800Z-200213T1200Z/
Des Moines-Lee-Henderson-Warren-Hancock-McDonough-Scotland-Clark-
Including the cities of Burlington, Fort Madison, Oquawka, 
Monmouth, Carthage, Macomb, Memphis, and Kahoka
328 AM CST Wed Feb 12 2020

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO
6 AM CST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 
  inches.

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

* WHEN...From noon today to 6 AM CST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Hazardous conditions
  are likely for the evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

In Illinois, go to www.gettingaroundillinois.com for road
conditions.
In Iowa, call 511 for road conditions.
In Missouri, call 800-222-6400 for road conditions.

&&

$$
4 follow-up statements
903 
WWUS43 KDVN 121620
WSWDVN

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Quad Cities IA IL
1020 AM CST Wed Feb 12 2020

...Accumulating Snow then Bitter Cold and Windy Tonight...

.A storm system will spread snow into the area this afternoon and
tonight, followed by an arctic cold front that will bring strong 
winds and bitter cold temperatures and wind chills overnight into 
Thursday morning. Snow, drifting snow and falling temperatures 
will create hazardous travel conditions, especially overnight. 

IAZ087-088-098-130030-
/O.EXA.KDVN.WW.Y.0009.200212T1800Z-200213T1200Z/
Jefferson-Henry IA-Van Buren-
Including the cities of Fairfield, Mount Pleasant, and Keosauqua
1020 AM CST Wed Feb 12 2020

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY UNTIL 6 AM 
CST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches.
  Strong winds tonight gusting as high as 35 mph will cause 
  blowing and drifting snow.

* WHERE...Jefferson, Henry IA and Van Buren Counties.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

Call 511 for road conditions.

&&

$$

IAZ078-130030-
/O.EXA.KDVN.WW.Y.0009.200212T1900Z-200213T1200Z/
Louisa-
Including the city of Wapello
1020 AM CST Wed Feb 12 2020

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON 
UNTIL 6 AM CST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of up to two
  inches. Strong winds tonight gusting as high as 35 mph will
  cause blowing and drifting snow. 

* WHERE...Louisa County.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

Call 511 for road conditions.

&&

$$

IAZ077-130030-
/O.EXA.KDVN.WC.Y.0002.200213T0600Z-200213T1800Z/
Washington-
Including the city of Washington
1020 AM CST Wed Feb 12 2020

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO NOON
CST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 
  20 below zero.

* WHERE...Washington County.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to noon CST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills could cause frostbite on 
  exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong winds will also cause considerable
  blowing and drifting snow, leading to hazardous travel
  conditions. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves. 

&&

$$

IAZ089-099-ILZ025-026-034-035-MOZ009-010-130030-
/O.CON.KDVN.WW.Y.0009.200212T1800Z-200213T1200Z/
Des Moines-Lee-Henderson-Warren-Hancock-McDonough-Scotland-Clark-
Including the cities of Burlington, Fort Madison, Oquawka, 
Monmouth, Carthage, Macomb, Memphis, and Kahoka
1020 AM CST Wed Feb 12 2020

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FRONT NOON TODAY UNTIL
6 AM CST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches.
  Strong winds tonight gusting as high as 30 mph will cause 
  blowing and drifting snow. 

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

* WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

In Illinois, go to www.gettingaroundillinois.com for road
conditions.
In Iowa, call 511 for road conditions.
In Missouri, call 800-222-6400 for road conditions.

&&

$$

ILZ016>018-024-130030-
/O.CON.KDVN.WW.Y.0009.200212T1900Z-200213T1200Z/
Henry IL-Bureau-Putnam-Mercer-
Including the cities of Geneseo, Princeton, Hennepin, and Aledo
1020 AM CST Wed Feb 12 2020

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TODAY UNTIL
6 AM CST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 3 
  inches.

* WHERE...Mercer, Henry IL, Bureau and Putnam Counties.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

Go to www.gettingaroundillinois.com for road conditions.

&&

$$

IAZ040-041-051-052-063-064-076-130030-
/O.CON.KDVN.WC.Y.0002.200213T0600Z-200213T1800Z/
Buchanan-Delaware-Benton-Linn-Iowa-Johnson-Keokuk-
Including the cities of Independence, Manchester, Vinton, 
Cedar Rapids, Marengo, Iowa City, and Sigourney
1020 AM CST Wed Feb 12 2020

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO
NOON CST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 
  25 below zero.

* WHERE...Portions of east central, northeast and southeast Iowa.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to noon CST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills could cause frostbite on 
  exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong winds will also cause blowing and 
  drifting snow, leading to hazardous travel conditions. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves. 

&&

$$
sHEETS
426 
WWUS43 KDVN 122027
WSWDVN

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Quad Cities IA IL
227 PM CST Wed Feb 12 2020

...Accumulating Snow Followed by Bitter Cold and Windy Conditions
Overnight into Thursday Morning...

.A winter storm system will continue to spread snow northward
across eastern Iowa and northwest Illinois late this afternoon.
The snow will be followed by a strong cold front, which will bring
bitter cold temperatures and strong winds tonight into Thursday. 
Snowfall amounts of 2 to 4 inches are expected across northeast
Missouri, portions of eastern Iowa and northwest Illinois. Strong
northwest will cause blowing and drifting snow and lead to wind 
chill index readings as low as 15 below to 25 below zero late 
tonight into Thursday morning. 

IAZ087-088-098-099-ILZ034-MOZ009-010-130430-
/O.EXB.KDVN.WC.Y.0002.200213T1200Z-200213T1800Z/
/O.CON.KDVN.WW.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-200213T1200Z/
Jefferson-Henry IA-Van Buren-Lee-Hancock-Scotland-Clark-
Including the cities of Fairfield, Mount Pleasant, Keosauqua, 
Fort Madison, Carthage, Memphis, and Kahoka
227 PM CST Wed Feb 12 2020

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST
THURSDAY...
...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO NOON CST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow. Additional snow
  accumulations of 2 to 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph
  tonight. For the Wind Chill Advisory, very cold wind chills as
  low as 20 below zero Thursday morning.

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

* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 6 AM CST 
  Thursday. For the Wind Chill Advisory, from 6 AM to noon CST 
  Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. The 
  cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as 
  little as 30 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves. 

In Illinois, go to www.gettingaroundillinois.com for road
conditions.
In Iowa, call 511 for road conditions.
In Missouri, call 800-222-6400 for road conditions.

&&

$$

IAZ042-053-130430-
/O.EXA.KDVN.WC.Y.0002.200213T0600Z-200213T1800Z/
Dubuque-Jones-
Including the cities of Dubuque and Anamosa
227 PM CST Wed Feb 12 2020

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO NOON
CST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 
  25 below zero.

* WHERE...Dubuque and Jones Counties.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to noon CST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills could cause frostbite on 
  exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong northwest winds will cause blowing
  and drifting of light snow, leading to hazardous travel
  conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves. 

&&

$$

IAZ089-ILZ025-026-035-130430-
/O.CON.KDVN.WW.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-200213T1200Z/
Des Moines-Henderson-Warren-McDonough-
Including the cities of Burlington, Oquawka, Monmouth, and Macomb
227 PM CST Wed Feb 12 2020

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches.

* WHERE...In Iowa, Des Moines County. In Illinois, Warren, 
  Henderson and McDonough Counties.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

In Illinois, go to www.gettingaroundillinois.com for road
conditions.
In Iowa, call 511 for road conditions.

&&

$$

IAZ078-ILZ016>018-024-130430-
/O.CON.KDVN.WW.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-200213T1200Z/
Louisa-Henry IL-Bureau-Putnam-Mercer-
Including the cities of Wapello, Geneseo, Princeton, Hennepin, 
and Aledo
227 PM CST Wed Feb 12 2020

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches.

* WHERE...In Iowa, Louisa County. In Illinois, Mercer, Henry IL, 
  Bureau and Putnam Counties.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

In Illinois, go to www.gettingaroundillinois.com for road
conditions.
In Iowa, call 511 for road conditions.

&&

$$

IAZ040-041-051-052-063-064-076-077-130430-
/O.CON.KDVN.WC.Y.0002.200213T0600Z-200213T1800Z/
Buchanan-Delaware-Benton-Linn-Iowa-Johnson-Keokuk-Washington-
Including the cities of Independence, Manchester, Vinton, 
Cedar Rapids, Marengo, Iowa City, Sigourney, and Washington
227 PM CST Wed Feb 12 2020

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO
NOON CST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 25
  below to near 30 below zero.

* WHERE...Portions of east central, northeast and southeast Iowa.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to noon CST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills could cause frostbite on 
  exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong northwest winds will cause blowing
  and drifting snow, leading to hazardous travel conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves. 

&&

$$

Sheets
079 
WWUS43 KDVN 130334
WSWDVN

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Quad Cities IA IL
934 PM CST Wed Feb 12 2020

...Accumulating Snow Coming to an End, However Bitter Cold and 
Windy Conditions Expected Tonight into Thursday Morning...

.A winter storm system will continue across eastern Iowa and 
northwest Illinois early into this morning. The snow will be 
followed by a strong cold front, which will bring bitter cold 
temperatures and strong winds tonight into Thursday. Total snowfall
amounts of 2 to 4 inches are expected across northeast Missouri, 
portions of eastern Iowa and northwest Illinois. Strong northwest 
will cause blowing and drifting snow and lead to wind chill index 
readings as low as 15 below to 25 below zero late tonight into 
Thursday morning.

IAZ087-088-098-099-ILZ034-MOZ009-010-131145-
/O.CON.KDVN.WW.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-200213T1200Z/
/O.CON.KDVN.WC.Y.0002.200213T1200Z-200213T1800Z/
Jefferson-Henry IA-Van Buren-Lee-Hancock-Scotland-Clark-
Including the cities of Fairfield, Mount Pleasant, Keosauqua, 
Fort Madison, Carthage, Memphis, and Kahoka
934 PM CST Wed Feb 12 2020

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST
THURSDAY...
...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO NOON CST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow. Additional snow
  accumulations up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph 
  tonight. For the Wind Chill Advisory, very cold wind chills as 
  low as 20 below zero Thursday morning.

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

* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 6 AM CST 
  Thursday. For the Wind Chill Advisory, from 6 AM to noon CST 
  Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. The 
  cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as 
  little as 30 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves. 

In Illinois, go to www.gettingaroundillinois.com for road
conditions.
In Iowa, call 511 for road conditions.
In Missouri, call 800-222-6400 for road conditions.

&&

$$

IAZ089-ILZ025-026-035-131145-
/O.CON.KDVN.WW.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-200213T1200Z/
Des Moines-Henderson-Warren-McDonough-
Including the cities of Burlington, Oquawka, Monmouth, and Macomb
934 PM CST Wed Feb 12 2020

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch.

* WHERE...In Iowa, Des Moines County. In Illinois, Warren, 
  Henderson and McDonough Counties.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

In Illinois, go to www.gettingaroundillinois.com for road
conditions.
In Iowa, call 511 for road conditions.

&&

$$

IAZ078-ILZ016>018-024-131145-
/O.CON.KDVN.WW.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-200213T1200Z/
Louisa-Henry IL-Bureau-Putnam-Mercer-
Including the cities of Wapello, Geneseo, Princeton, Hennepin, 
and Aledo
934 PM CST Wed Feb 12 2020

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 2 inches.

* WHERE...In Iowa, Louisa County. In Illinois, Mercer, Henry IL, 
  Bureau and Putnam Counties.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

In Illinois, go to www.gettingaroundillinois.com for road
conditions.
In Iowa, call 511 for road conditions.

&&

$$

IAZ040>042-051>053-063-064-076-077-131145-
/O.CON.KDVN.WC.Y.0002.200213T0600Z-200213T1800Z/
Buchanan-Delaware-Dubuque-Benton-Linn-Jones-Iowa-Johnson-Keokuk-
Washington-
Including the cities of Independence, Manchester, Dubuque, 
Vinton, Cedar Rapids, Anamosa, Marengo, Iowa City, Sigourney, 
and Washington
934 PM CST Wed Feb 12 2020

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 
  25 below to near 30 below zero.

* WHERE...Portions of east central, northeast and southeast Iowa.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to noon CST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed
  skin in as little as 30 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves. 

&&

$$
454 
WWUS43 KDVN 130854
WSWDVN

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Quad Cities IA IL
254 AM CST Thu Feb 13 2020

...Accumulating Snow To Linger This Morning Along With Very Cold 
Wind Chills...

.Light snow from a departing winter storm will linger into the
morning commute across much of the area. Additional snowfall will
be one half inch or less but road conditions will be hazardous.
Strong northwest winds of 20 to 30 mph is expected to create
drifting snow. Some patchy blowing snow may be possible.

Wind chills of 15 to 25 below zero will also be possible west of a
Dubuque, to Iowa City, to Quincy, Illinois line.


IAZ087-088-098-099-ILZ034-MOZ009-010-131700-
/O.CAN.KDVN.WC.Y.0002.200213T1200Z-200213T1800Z/
/O.EXT.KDVN.WW.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-200213T1800Z/
Jefferson-Henry IA-Van Buren-Lee-Hancock-Scotland-Clark-
Including the cities of Fairfield, Mount Pleasant, Keosauqua, 
Fort Madison, Carthage, Memphis, and Kahoka
254 AM CST Thu Feb 13 2020

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY...
...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Light snow with an additional dusting of accumulation. 
  Wind chills of 10 to 25 below zero.

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

* WHEN...Until noon CST today.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning commute. The cold wind 
  chills as low as 25 below zero could cause frostbite on 
  exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

In Illinois, go to www.gettingaroundillinois.com for road
conditions.
In Iowa, call 511 for road conditions.
In Missouri, call 800-222-6400 for road conditions.

&&

$$

IAZ040>042-051>053-063-064-076-077-131700-
/O.CAN.KDVN.WC.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-200213T1800Z/
/O.EXB.KDVN.WW.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-200213T1800Z/
Buchanan-Delaware-Dubuque-Benton-Linn-Jones-Iowa-Johnson-Keokuk-
Washington-
Including the cities of Independence, Manchester, Dubuque, 
Vinton, Cedar Rapids, Anamosa, Marengo, Iowa City, Sigourney, 
and Washington
254 AM CST Thu Feb 13 2020

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY...
...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Light snow with an additional dusting of accumulation.
  Wind chills of 15 to 25 below zero.

* WHERE...Portions of east central, northeast and southeast Iowa.

* WHEN...Until noon CST today.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning commute. The cold wind 
  chills as low as 30 below zero could cause frostbite on 
  exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

Call 511 for road conditions.

&&

$$

IAZ054-065>068-ILZ001-002-007-009-015-131600-
/O.EXB.KDVN.WW.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-200213T1600Z/
Jackson-Cedar-Clinton-Muscatine-Scott-Jo Daviess-Stephenson-
Carroll-Whiteside-Rock Island-
Including the cities of Maquoketa, Tipton, Clinton, Muscatine, 
Davenport, Bettendorf, Galena, Freeport, Mount Carroll, Sterling,
Moline, and Rock Island
254 AM CST Thu Feb 13 2020

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CST THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Light snow with additional accumulations of less than one
  inch. Wind chills of 5 to 15 below zero.

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

* WHEN...Until 10 AM CST this morning.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning commute. The cold wind 
  chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on 
  exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

In Illinois, go to www.gettingaroundillinois.com for road
conditions.
In Iowa, call 511 for road conditions.

&&

$$

IAZ078-089-ILZ016>018-024>026-035-131600-
/O.EXT.KDVN.WW.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-200213T1600Z/
Louisa-Des Moines-Henry IL-Bureau-Putnam-Mercer-Henderson-Warren-
McDonough-
Including the cities of Wapello, Burlington, Geneseo, Princeton, 
Hennepin, Aledo, Oquawka, Monmouth, and Macomb
254 AM CST Thu Feb 13 2020

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CST THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Light snow with an additional accumulation of less than
  one inch. Wind chills to 10 to 15 below zero.

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

* WHEN...Until 10 AM CST this morning.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning commute. The cold wind 
  chills as low as 20 below zero could result in hypothermia if 
  precautions are not taken.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

In Illinois, go to www.gettingaroundillinois.com for road
conditions.
In Iowa, call 511 for road conditions.

&&

$$

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this wind chill advisory went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Quad Cities, IA wrote its last area forecast discussion before this wind chill advisory went out at Feb 12, 3:16 AM CST, 12 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Feb 12, 3:16 AM CST, 12 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Quad Cities IA IL
316 AM CST Wed Feb 12 2020

.SYNOPSIS...
Issued at 312 AM CST Wed Feb 12 2020

06Z surface data has high pressure over the lower Ohio Valley. Dew
points were in the teens and 20s from the Ohio Valley into the
Plains with 30s and 40s across the deep south and southern Plains.

&&

.SHORT TERM...(Today through Thursday)
ISSUED AT 312 AM CST Wed Feb 12 2020

The winter weather headlines have been expanded for areas east of
the Mississippi. Wind chill headlines have been added for tonight.

Through 9 AM

Dry conditions will be seen across the area with increasing clouds
as the next storm system approaches from the south.

9 AM to 6 PM

As the storm system approaches forcing will act upon the moisture
moving north into the area. Precipitation is expected to begin
around mid-day south of a Keosauqua, IA to Macomb, IL line and move
north through the afternoon. Most areas north of highway 30 will
remain dry through mid-afternoon with precipitation quickly breaking
out during the late afternoon hours.

When the precipitation initially begins a rain/snow mix is expected
for an hour or two before changing over to all snow.

With precipitation becoming widespread across much of the area for
the evening commute, road conditions are expected to deteriorate.
The possibility does exist that the winter weather headlines may
need to be expanded further to the north and west later today for
these potential impacts.

Tonight and Thursday

The bulk of the snow will occur this evening with the heavier snow
rates quickly tapering off after midnight from west to east. At the
same time the arctic front will be moving through the area
increasing winds. Drifting snow is a given as rain/snow ratios
increase allowing the snow to become drier and fluffy. There is a
possibility of some patchy blowing snow tonight where winds gust
over 30 mph.

Wind chills tonight will reach 10 to 20 below zero across roughly
the western third of the area. Thus have added headlines for wind
chills for late tonight into Thursday morning for areas generally
west of a Manchester, IA to Sigourney, IA line.

On Thursday the combination of strong cold advection, an upper level
disturbance aloft and a saturated ice crystal growth zone aloft will
allow light snow to be seen across much of the area during the
morning. Some minor accumulations are expected along/east of the
Mississippi given the high rain/snow ratios.

By Thursday afternoon the light snow will taper off to flurries and
end from west to east as the upper level disturbance moves east of
the area. Winds will slowly decrease as the arctic high begins
building into the area.

Snow amounts:

Based on the newest information, snowfall amounts of 3 to 4 inches
are possible generally east of a Sterling, IL to Kahoka, MO line.
West of a Dubuque, IA to Belle Plaine, IA line snowfall amounts look
to be an inch or less. In between snowfall amounts of 1 to 2 with
isolated 3 inch amounts are expected.

.LONG TERM...(Thursday night through Tuesday)
ISSUED AT 312 AM CST Wed Feb 12 2020

Thursday night through Friday night
Assessment...high confidence

Arctic high pressure will move through the area resulting in dry but
quite cold conditions. Lows Thursday night may be the coldest of the
winter with nearly all locations below zero. Wind chills Thursday
night will likely be 10 to 20 below zero.

Saturday and Saturday night
Assessment...low confidence

The global models bring a weak system through the Midwest but there
are questions regarding moisture availability. The overall trend
with the models is to slowly dry out so there is a possibility of
dry conditions.

The model consensus has chance pops Saturday with slight chance pops
Saturday night. These pops can be traced to the GFS which has the
wettest solution.

Sunday through Tuesday
Assessment...low to medium confidence

The global models agree that Sunday looks to be dry as the next
storm system moves into the Plains. Sunday night through Tuesday the
models disagree upon timing, track and potential strength of the
next storm system. However it does appear that there will be a risk
of precipitation centered around Monday and Monday night.

Right now the model consensus has slight chance to chance pops
Sunday night, chance pops Monday and Monday night then slight chance
pops on Tuesday.

&&

.AVIATION...(For the 06Z TAFS through 06Z Wednesday Night)
ISSUED AT 1051 PM CST Tue Feb 11 2020

Mainly VFR conditions expected through the next 12 hours before
ra and sn moves into the area. Expect to see near IFR vsbys from
the sn late in the period.

&&

.DVN WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
IA...Wind Chill Advisory from midnight tonight to noon CST Thursday
     for Benton-Buchanan-Delaware-Iowa-Johnson-Keokuk-Linn.

     Winter Weather Advisory from noon today to 6 AM CST Thursday for
     Des Moines-Lee.

IL...Winter Weather Advisory from noon today to 6 AM CST Thursday for
     Hancock-Henderson-McDonough-Warren.

     Winter Weather Advisory from 1 PM this afternoon to 6 AM CST
     Thursday for Bureau-Henry IL-Mercer-Putnam.

MO...Winter Weather Advisory from noon today to 6 AM CST Thursday for
     Clark-Scotland.

&&

SYNOPSIS...08
SHORT TERM...08
LONG TERM...08
AVIATION...Gibbs

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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.