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Wind Advisory 7, NWS Lincoln, IL

April 9, 202027 counties in Illinois

NWS Lincoln, IL issued this wind advisory at Apr 9, 2020, 3:28 AM CDT for 27 counties in Illinois. It took effect at Apr 9, 2020, 10:00 AM CDT. It was in force for 9 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Apr 9, 2020, 3:28 AM CDT (08:28 UTC)
In effect from
Apr 9, 2020, 10:00 AM CDT
Expired
Apr 9, 2020, 7:00 PM CDT
In force
9 hr
Issued by
NWS Lincoln, IL
All 27 counties

Cass County, IL, Champaign County, IL, Christian County, IL, Coles County, IL, DeWitt County, IL, Douglas County, IL, Edgar County, IL, Fulton County, IL, Knox County, IL, Logan County, IL, Macon County, IL, Marshall County, IL, Mason County, IL, McLean County, IL, Menard County, IL, Morgan County, IL, Moultrie County, IL, Peoria County, IL, Piatt County, IL, Sangamon County, IL, Schuyler County, IL, Scott County, IL, Shelby County, IL, Stark County, IL, Tazewell County, IL, Vermilion County, IL, Woodford County, IL

The radar

The Lincoln radar (KILX), 5 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 08:28 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

Lincoln, IL (KILX), launched 00:00Z, 8.5 hours before the alert went out and 57 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, Lincoln, IL at 00:00Z on 2020-04-09Temperature 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, Lincoln, IL at 00:00Z on 2020-04-09The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -120 square meters per square second.1939587897Sfc1 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
1980 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
58 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-120 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
130 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
-0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

717 
WWUS73 KILX 090828
NPWILX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
328 AM CDT Thu Apr 9 2020

ILZ027>031-036>038-040>053-092100-
/O.NEW.KILX.WI.Y.0007.200409T1500Z-200410T0000Z/
Knox-Stark-Peoria-Marshall-Woodford-Fulton-Tazewell-McLean-
Schuyler-Mason-Logan-De Witt-Piatt-Champaign-Vermilion-Cass-
Menard-Scott-Morgan-Sangamon-Christian-Macon-
Including the cities of Galesburg, Toulon, Peoria, Lacon, Eureka,
Canton, Pekin, Bloomington, Normal, Rushville, Havana, Lincoln, 
Clinton, Monticello, Champaign, Urbana, Danville, Beardstown, 
Petersburg, Winchester, Jacksonville, Springfield, Taylorville, 
and Decatur
328 AM CDT Thu Apr 9 2020

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM CDT
THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Portions of central, east central and west central 
  Illinois.

* WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 7 PM CDT this evening.

* 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.

&&

$$
3 follow-up statements
797 
WWUS73 KILX 091323
NPWILX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
823 AM CDT Thu Apr 9 2020

ILZ054>057-061-100000-
/O.EXA.KILX.WI.Y.0007.200409T1500Z-200410T0000Z/
Moultrie-Douglas-Coles-Edgar-Shelby-
Including the cities of Sullivan, Tuscola, Charleston, Mattoon, 
Paris, and Shelbyville
823 AM CDT Thu Apr 9 2020

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Moultrie, Douglas, Coles, Edgar and Shelby Counties.

* WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 7 PM CDT this evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

ILZ027>031-036>038-040>053-100000-
/O.CON.KILX.WI.Y.0007.200409T1500Z-200410T0000Z/
Knox-Stark-Peoria-Marshall-Woodford-Fulton-Tazewell-McLean-
Schuyler-Mason-Logan-De Witt-Piatt-Champaign-Vermilion-Cass-
Menard-Scott-Morgan-Sangamon-Christian-Macon-
Including the cities of Galesburg, Toulon, Peoria, Lacon, Eureka,
Canton, Pekin, Bloomington, Normal, Rushville, Havana, Lincoln, 
Clinton, Monticello, Champaign, Urbana, Danville, Beardstown, 
Petersburg, Winchester, Jacksonville, Springfield, Taylorville, 
and Decatur
823 AM CDT Thu Apr 9 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Portions of central, east central and west central 
  Illinois.

* WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 7 PM CDT this evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

Shimon
040 
WWUS73 KILX 091933
NPWILX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
233 PM CDT Thu Apr 9 2020

ILZ044>046-049>057-061-100500-
/O.NEW.KILX.FZ.W.0001.200410T0700Z-200410T1400Z/
/O.CON.KILX.WI.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-200410T0000Z/
Piatt-Champaign-Vermilion-Scott-Morgan-Sangamon-Christian-Macon-
Moultrie-Douglas-Coles-Edgar-Shelby-
Including the cities of Monticello, Champaign, Urbana, Danville, 
Winchester, Jacksonville, Springfield, Taylorville, Decatur, 
Sullivan, Tuscola, Charleston, Mattoon, Paris, and Shelbyville
233 PM CDT Thu Apr 9 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING...
...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 9 AM CDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low
  as 31 expected. For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds around 25
  mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of central, east central and west central 
  Illinois.

* WHEN...For the Freeze Warning, from 2 AM to 9 AM CDT Friday. 
  For the Wind Advisory, until 7 PM CDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result. Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other 
  sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor 
  plumbing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent
freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should
be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have
in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-
ground pipes to protect them from freezing.

&&

$$

ILZ062-063-100500-
/O.NEW.KILX.FZ.W.0001.200410T0700Z-200410T1400Z/
Cumberland-Clark-
Including the cities of Greenup and Marshall
233 PM CDT Thu Apr 9 2020

...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 9 AM CDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 31 expected.

* WHERE...Cumberland and Clark Counties.

* WHEN...From 2 AM to 9 AM CDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other 
  sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor 
  plumbing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent
freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should
be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have
in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-
ground pipes to protect them from freezing.

&&

$$

ILZ027>031-036>038-040>043-047-048-100000-
/O.CON.KILX.WI.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-200410T0000Z/
Knox-Stark-Peoria-Marshall-Woodford-Fulton-Tazewell-McLean-
Schuyler-Mason-Logan-De Witt-Cass-Menard-
Including the cities of Galesburg, Toulon, Peoria, Lacon, Eureka,
Canton, Pekin, Bloomington, Normal, Rushville, Havana, Lincoln, 
Clinton, Beardstown, and Petersburg
233 PM CDT Thu Apr 9 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Portions of central, east central and west central 
  Illinois.

* WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 7 PM CDT this evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

Shimon
923 
WWUS73 KILX 092353
NPWILX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
653 PM CDT Thu Apr 9 2020

ILZ044>046-049>057-061-100800-
/O.EXP.KILX.WI.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-200410T0000Z/
/O.CON.KILX.FZ.W.0001.200410T0700Z-200410T1400Z/
Piatt-Champaign-Vermilion-Scott-Morgan-Sangamon-Christian-Macon-
Moultrie-Douglas-Coles-Edgar-Shelby-
Including the cities of Monticello, Champaign, Urbana, Danville, 
Winchester, Jacksonville, Springfield, Taylorville, Decatur, 
Sullivan, Tuscola, Charleston, Mattoon, Paris, and Shelbyville
653 PM CDT Thu Apr 9 2020

...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 9 AM CDT
FRIDAY...
...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 31 expected.

* WHERE...Portions of central, east central and west central 
  Illinois.

* WHEN...2 AM to 9 AM CDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other
  sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor
  plumbing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent
freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should
be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have
in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-
ground pipes to protect them from freezing.

&&

$$

ILZ027>031-036>038-040>043-047-048-100100-
/O.EXP.KILX.WI.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-200410T0000Z/
Knox-Stark-Peoria-Marshall-Woodford-Fulton-Tazewell-McLean-
Schuyler-Mason-Logan-De Witt-Cass-Menard-
Including the cities of Galesburg, Toulon, Peoria, Lacon, Eureka,
Canton, Pekin, Bloomington, Normal, Rushville, Havana, Lincoln, 
Clinton, Beardstown, and Petersburg
653 PM CDT Thu Apr 9 2020

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

Winds will continue to gradually diminish overnight, while gusts
should be below 45 mph by 7 p.m., therefore the advisory will be
allowed to expire.

$$

ILZ062-063-100800-
/O.CON.KILX.FZ.W.0001.200410T0700Z-200410T1400Z/
Cumberland-Clark-
Including the cities of Greenup and Marshall
653 PM CDT Thu Apr 9 2020

...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 9 AM CDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 31 expected.

* WHERE...Cumberland and Clark Counties.

* WHEN...From 2 AM to 9 AM CDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other 
  sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor 
  plumbing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent
freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should
be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have
in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-
ground pipes to protect them from freezing.

&&

$$

The office that day

Everything else NWS Lincoln, IL issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Apr 8, 7:13 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningILXClark, Clay, Crawford, Effingham, Jasper, Lawrence and 1 more47 min
Apr 8, 7:57 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningILXClay, Lawrence, Richland33 min
Apr 9, 2:33 PM CDTFreeze WarningILXChampaign, Christian, Clark, Coles, Cumberland, Douglas and 9 more18 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.