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Areal Flood Advisory 21, NWS Green Bay, WI
NWS Green Bay, WI issued this areal flood advisory at Jul 26, 2020, 9:17 AM CDT for Vilas County, Wisconsin. It was in force for 3 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Jul 26, 2020, 9:17 AM CDT (14:17 UTC)
- Expired
- Jul 26, 2020, 12:30 PM CDT
- In force
- 3 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Green Bay, WI
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
County Vilas County, WI
The radar
The Marquette radar (KMQT), 160 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 14:16 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The nearest sounding before it
Minneapolis, MN (KMPX), launched 12:00Z, 2.3 hours before the alert went out and 346 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
- 815 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 29 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 69 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- -23 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
What forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this areal flood advisory went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.
NWS Green Bay, WI wrote its last area forecast discussion before this areal flood advisory went out at Jul 26, 6:10 AM CDT, 3 hours 7 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Jul 26, 6:10 AM CDT, 3 hours 7 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Green Bay WI 610 AM CDT Sun Jul 26 2020 Updated aviation portion for 12Z TAF issuance .SHORT TERM...Today...Tonight...and Monday Issued at 304 AM CDT Sun Jul 26 2020 Another warm and humid day is in store for northeast Wisconsin today before a cold front brings cooler temperatures and lower dew points late tonight into Monday morning. After morning lows mainly in the 70s, daytime highs are once again expected to rise into the 80s across much of the area, with readings near 90 possible across east-central and portions of central Wisconsin. Dew points in the middle 70s will cause heat index values to once again soar into the middle to upper 90s across east-central, northeast, and portions of central Wisconsin. Although heat index values will flirt with 100 degrees across these locations, abundant cloud cover across the region and the question of precipitation timing lend a high amount of uncertainty to todays high temperatures. While many models do provide a break in the action for much of today until a mid level shortwave arrives ahead of the cold front, some of the models develop showers and thunderstorms throughout much of the day. Given the uncertainty will hold off on any Heat Advisory headlines with this forecast issuance. The showers and thunderstorms today and into this evening could be strong to severe as MUCAPE values rise to 1000 to 2000 J/kg with bulk shear values of 25 to 35 knots. Wet-bulb zero heights of 13-14k means the main severe weather threat would be damaging straight line winds. The severe weather threat should mainly be marginal and from pulse severe storms rather than an organized severe weather event given the meager forcing and shear values. In addition to the severe weather threat, PWAT values of 2 to 2.5 inches along with skinny CAPE profiles means there will be the threat for flooding as storms will be fairly efficient rain producers. Storms that get going may also get anchored to an area and not move much, as is evidenced currently across north-central Wisconsin. Therefore flood headlines could be issued for persistent or training storms. The severe weather threat should diminish tonight as the cold front sinks south and the best instability pushes south with it. Overnight lows should range from around 60 across the north with the earlier frontal passage, with lows around 70 across east- central Wisconsin given the very late frontal passage. By Monday it will feel much more pleasant as dew points fall into the 50s across the north, with dew points around 60 across central and east-central Wisconsin. High temperatures will also be cooler, ranging from the upper 70s across the north, with lower 80s across east-central Wisconsin. Outside of a few lingering showers and thunderstorms during the morning hours, conditions should be fairly dry as skies become mostly sunny. .LONG TERM...Monday Night Through Saturday Issued at 304 AM CDT Sun Jul 26 2020 Quiet and seasonable weather in the long term forecast. Troughing across Quebec and the northeast CONUS and ridging across the Rockies and northern Plains will setup northwest flow across WI for the week. As a result, the forecast area will maintain a similar airmass with lower humidities and low precip potential. Tuesday...Will likely see clouds develop during the late morning and afternoon due to daytime surface heating and cooler air aloft. With some weak shortwave energy still lingering and proximity to the RRQ up an upper jet streak wouldn't be surprised if a few sprinkles or light showers materialized across northern WI. Kept the forecast dry for now. Rest of the week...Very little in the way of precip for the rest of the work week as a large surface high dominates the western Great Lakes region. Long range models show the high moving east next weekend, bringing precip chances back to the forecast, but difficult to pin down any details this far our. Maintained small PoP chances next weekend based on a blended model solution. Temperatures will be near normal through nearly the entire extended forecast. Expecting daily highs in the upper 70s to low 80s, and daily lows in the mid 50s to low 60s. && .AVIATION...for 12Z TAF Issuance Issued at 610 AM CDT Sun Jul 26 2020 Several rounds of showers and thunderstorms are expected during the TAF period as a cold front pushes through the area later this afternoon and into this evening. Showers and thunderstorms will end behind the front from west to east with skies clearing late tonight across the western TAF sites as drier air advects in from the northwest. Conditions will vary between VFR, where there is no activity, to MVFR and IFR with heavier showers and thunderstorms. Confidence in timing remains low as there could be several rounds of showers and thunderstorms that affect the TAF sites at different times throughout the period. The best chance will be later this afternoon and this evening as the cold front makes its way through the region. && .GRB WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... NONE. && SHORT TERM.....Kurimski LONG TERM......KLJ AVIATION.......Kurimski
Hazardous weather outlook, Jul 26, 3:17 AM CDT, 6 hours before
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Green Bay WI 317 AM CDT Sun Jul 26 2020 WIZ005-010>013-018>022-030-031-035>040-045-048>050-073-074-270830- Vilas-Oneida-Forest-Florence-Northern Marinette County-Lincoln- Langlade-Menominee-Northern Oconto County-Door-Marathon-Shawano- Wood-Portage-Waupaca-Outagamie-Brown-Kewaunee-Waushara-Winnebago- Calumet-Manitowoc-Southern Marinette County- Southern Oconto County- 317 AM CDT Sun Jul 26 2020 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for north-central and northeast Wisconsin. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight Thunderstorms are expected at times today and tonight. A few strong or severe storms are possible, with the main threat being damaging winds. Very heavy rainfall will also be possible, which could lead to localized flooding. Very warm temperatures and oppressively humid conditions may lead to an increased risk of heat related illnesses today as heat indices push into the middle to upper 90s. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotters are requested to report any wind gusts over 40 mph or wind damage to the National Weather Service in Green Bay, along with any flooding or rainfalls over 1 inch. LMZ521-522-541>543-270830- The Bay of Green Bay south of a line from Cedar River MI to Rock Island Passage-Lake Michigan from Washington Island to Sheboygan- 317 AM CDT Sun Jul 26 2020 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of northwest Lake Michigan and the waters of Green Bay. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight Thunderstorms are possible at times today and tonight. Strong winds and lightning could pose a hazard to boaters. Dense marine fog could also form at times on Lake Michigan, as moist air flows over the cooler lake waters. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low. Kurimski/KLJ
In the hours before
Local storm report, Jul 26, 6:29 AM CDT, 2 hours 48 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GREEN BAY WI
629 AM CDT SUN JUL 26 2020
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0553 AM HEAVY RAIN 4 W RHINELANDER 45.63N 89.48W
07/26/2020 M2.13 INCH ONEIDA WI ASOS
ASOS STATION KRHI RHINELANDER AIRPORT.
0505 AM HEAVY RAIN 2 ENE ANTIGO 45.16N 89.11W
07/26/2020 M1.15 INCH LANGLADE WI MESONET
MESONET STATION AGOW3 ANTIGO 2 ENE.
0555 AM HEAVY RAIN 2 E ANTIGO 45.15N 89.12W
07/26/2020 M1.01 INCH LANGLADE WI AWOS
AWOS STATION KAIG ANTIGO AIRPORT.
&&Local storm report, Jul 26, 6:55 AM CDT, 2 hours 22 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GREEN BAY WI
655 AM CDT SUN JUL 26 2020
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0649 AM HEAVY RAIN 1 N PICKEREL 45.37N 88.91W
07/26/2020 M3.33 INCH LANGLADE WI MESONET
0653 AM HEAVY RAIN PICKEREL 45.36N 88.91W
07/26/2020 M2.88 INCH LANGLADE WI MESONET
0653 AM HEAVY RAIN 1 N HAZELHURST 45.80N 89.71W
07/26/2020 M5.00 INCH ONEIDA WI CO-OP OBSERVER
0655 AM HEAVY RAIN 4 NE RHINELANDER 45.67N 89.35W
07/26/2020 M2.26 INCH ONEIDA WI PUBLIC
&&
SACLocal storm report, Jul 26, 7:28 AM CDT, 1 hour 49 minutes before
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Everything else NWS Green Bay, WI issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
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| Jul 25, 8:53 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | GRB | Lincoln, Oneida | 67 min |
| Jul 25, 9:59 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | GRB | Langlade, Lincoln, Oneida, Vilas | 61 min |
| Jul 26, 1:56 AM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | GRB | Oneida, Vilas | 3 hr |
| Jul 26, 8:39 AM CDT | Areal Flood Warning | GRB | Langlade | 7 hr |
| Jul 26, 8:57 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | GRB | Marathon | 63 min |
| Jul 26, 9:36 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | GRB | Langlade, Menominee, Shawano | 69 min |
| Jul 26, 9:55 AM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | GRB | Forest, Marinette, Oconto | 3 hr |
| Jul 26, 10:12 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | GRB | Marinette, Menominee, Oconto, Shawano | 78 min |
| Jul 26, 10:50 AM CDT | Areal Flood Warning | GRB | Oneida, Vilas | 4 hr |
| Jul 26, 11:12 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | GRB | Outagamie | 63 min |
| Jul 26, 11:16 AM CDT | Special Marine Warning | GRB | 89 min | |
| Jul 26, 12:41 PM CDT | Special Marine Warning | GRB | 64 min | |
| Jul 26, 1:28 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | GRB | Calumet, Manitowoc, Winnebago | 77 min |
| Jul 26, 1:45 PM CDT | Special Marine Warning | GRB | 60 min | |
| Jul 26, 3:34 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | GRB | Calumet, Manitowoc | 2 hr |
| Jul 26, 3:49 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | GRB | Calumet | 56 min |
| Jul 26, 4:28 PM CDT | Special Marine Warning | GRB | 69 min |
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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.