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Wind Advisory 8, NWS Lincoln, IL

April 12, 202035 counties in Illinois

NWS Lincoln, IL issued this wind advisory at Apr 12, 2020, 3:39 AM CDT for 35 counties in Illinois. It took effect at Apr 13, 2020, 12:00 AM CDT. It was in force for 15 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Apr 12, 2020, 3:39 AM CDT (08:39 UTC)
In effect from
Apr 13, 2020, 12:00 AM CDT
Expired
Apr 13, 2020, 3:03 PM CDT
In force
15 hr
Issued by
NWS Lincoln, IL
All 35 counties

Cass County, IL, Champaign County, IL, Christian County, IL, Clark County, IL, Clay County, IL, Coles County, IL, Crawford County, IL, Cumberland County, IL, DeWitt County, IL, Douglas County, IL, Edgar County, IL, Effingham County, IL, Fulton County, IL, Jasper County, IL, Knox County, IL, Lawrence 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, Richland 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), 42 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 08:38 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, 8.7 hours before the alert went out and 46 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 2020-04-12Temperature 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°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Lincoln, IL at 00:00Z on 2020-04-12The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 261 square meters per square second.19395878Sfc1 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
1002 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
44 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
261 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
396 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

974 
WWUS73 KILX 120839
NPWILX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
339 AM CDT Sun Apr 12 2020

ILZ027>031-036>038-040>057-061>063-066>068-071>073-122100-
/O.NEW.KILX.WI.Y.0008.200413T0500Z-200413T1700Z/
Knox-Stark-Peoria-Marshall-Woodford-Fulton-Tazewell-McLean-
Schuyler-Mason-Logan-De Witt-Piatt-Champaign-Vermilion-Cass-
Menard-Scott-Morgan-Sangamon-Christian-Macon-Moultrie-Douglas-
Coles-Edgar-Shelby-Cumberland-Clark-Effingham-Jasper-Crawford-
Clay-Richland-Lawrence-
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, 
Decatur, Sullivan, Tuscola, Charleston, Mattoon, Paris, 
Shelbyville, Greenup, Marshall, Effingham, Newton, Robinson, 
Flora, Olney, and Lawrenceville
339 AM CDT Sun Apr 12 2020

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO NOON CDT
MONDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to noon CDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
  High profile vehicles will experience difficult travel
  conditions.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
6 follow-up statements
704 
WWUS73 KILX 121957
NPWILX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
257 PM CDT Sun Apr 12 2020

ILZ027>031-036>038-040>057-061>063-066>068-071>073-130500-
/O.EXT.KILX.WI.Y.0008.200413T0500Z-200414T0000Z/
Knox-Stark-Peoria-Marshall-Woodford-Fulton-Tazewell-McLean-
Schuyler-Mason-Logan-De Witt-Piatt-Champaign-Vermilion-Cass-
Menard-Scott-Morgan-Sangamon-Christian-Macon-Moultrie-Douglas-
Coles-Edgar-Shelby-Cumberland-Clark-Effingham-Jasper-Crawford-
Clay-Richland-Lawrence-
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, 
Decatur, Sullivan, Tuscola, Charleston, Mattoon, Paris, 
Shelbyville, Greenup, Marshall, Effingham, Newton, Robinson, 
Flora, Olney, and Lawrenceville
257 PM CDT Sun Apr 12 2020

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 7 PM CDT
MONDAY...

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

* WHERE...Central, east central, and southeast Illinois.

* WHEN...Strong winds will begin spreading across the area after
  midnight, with the highest speeds persisting into midday Monday.
 
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
  High profile vehicles will experience difficult travel
  conditions. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

Geelhart
201 
WWUS73 KILX 130228
NPWILX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
928 PM CDT Sun Apr 12 2020

ILZ027>031-036>038-040>057-061>063-066>068-071>073-131030-
/O.CON.KILX.WI.Y.0008.200413T0500Z-200414T0000Z/
Knox-Stark-Peoria-Marshall-Woodford-Fulton-Tazewell-McLean-
Schuyler-Mason-Logan-De Witt-Piatt-Champaign-Vermilion-Cass-
Menard-Scott-Morgan-Sangamon-Christian-Macon-Moultrie-Douglas-
Coles-Edgar-Shelby-Cumberland-Clark-Effingham-Jasper-Crawford-
Clay-Richland-Lawrence-
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, 
Decatur, Sullivan, Tuscola, Charleston, Mattoon, Paris, 
Shelbyville, Greenup, Marshall, Effingham, Newton, Robinson, 
Flora, Olney, and Lawrenceville
928 PM CDT Sun Apr 12 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT MONDAY...

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

* WHERE...Central, east central, and southeast Illinois.

* WHEN...Strong winds will begin spreading across the area after 
  midnight, with the highest speeds persisting into midday 
  Monday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result. High profile vehicles will experience difficult travel 
  conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
379 
WWUS73 KILX 130837
NPWILX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
337 AM CDT Mon Apr 13 2020

ILZ027>031-036>038-040>057-061>063-066>068-071>073-132100-
/O.CON.KILX.WI.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-200414T0000Z/
Knox-Stark-Peoria-Marshall-Woodford-Fulton-Tazewell-McLean-
Schuyler-Mason-Logan-De Witt-Piatt-Champaign-Vermilion-Cass-
Menard-Scott-Morgan-Sangamon-Christian-Macon-Moultrie-Douglas-
Coles-Edgar-Shelby-Cumberland-Clark-Effingham-Jasper-Crawford-
Clay-Richland-Lawrence-
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, 
Decatur, Sullivan, Tuscola, Charleston, Mattoon, Paris, 
Shelbyville, Greenup, Marshall, Effingham, Newton, Robinson, 
Flora, Olney, and Lawrenceville
337 AM CDT Mon Apr 13 2020

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

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

* WHERE...Central, east central, and southeast Illinois.

* WHEN...Strong winds have moved into the region behind cold front
  passage. Winds will remain gusty throughout today, with the
  highest speeds persisting through midday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result. High profile vehicles will experience difficult travel 
  conditions.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
940 
WWUS73 KILX 131509
NPWILX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
1009 AM CDT Mon Apr 13 2020

ILZ027>031-036>038-040>057-061>063-066>068-071>073-140000-
/O.CON.KILX.WI.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-200414T0000Z/
Knox-Stark-Peoria-Marshall-Woodford-Fulton-Tazewell-McLean-
Schuyler-Mason-Logan-De Witt-Piatt-Champaign-Vermilion-Cass-
Menard-Scott-Morgan-Sangamon-Christian-Macon-Moultrie-Douglas-
Coles-Edgar-Shelby-Cumberland-Clark-Effingham-Jasper-Crawford-
Clay-Richland-Lawrence-
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, 
Decatur, Sullivan, Tuscola, Charleston, Mattoon, Paris, 
Shelbyville, Greenup, Marshall, Effingham, Newton, Robinson, 
Flora, Olney, and Lawrenceville
1009 AM CDT Mon Apr 13 2020

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

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.

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

* WHEN...The strongest gusts will be through midday, then begin to
  diminish from west to east in the afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$

Geelhart
107 
WWUS73 KILX 131826
NPWILX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
126 PM CDT Mon Apr 13 2020

ILZ049>052-061>063-066>068-071>073-131930-
/O.CAN.KILX.WI.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-200414T0000Z/
Scott-Morgan-Sangamon-Christian-Shelby-Cumberland-Clark-Effingham-
Jasper-Crawford-Clay-Richland-Lawrence-
Including the cities of Winchester, Jacksonville, Springfield, 
Taylorville, Shelbyville, Greenup, Marshall, Effingham, Newton, 
Robinson, Flora, Olney, and Lawrenceville
126 PM CDT Mon Apr 13 2020

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

While winds will remain gusty this afternoon, over 30 mph at
times, the threat of significant issues from strong winds has
diminished. 

$$

ILZ027>031-036>038-040>048-053>057-140000-
/O.CON.KILX.WI.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-200414T0000Z/
Knox-Stark-Peoria-Marshall-Woodford-Fulton-Tazewell-McLean-
Schuyler-Mason-Logan-De Witt-Piatt-Champaign-Vermilion-Cass-
Menard-Macon-Moultrie-Douglas-Coles-Edgar-
Including the cities of Galesburg, Toulon, Peoria, Lacon, Eureka,
Canton, Pekin, Bloomington, Normal, Rushville, Havana, Lincoln, 
Clinton, Monticello, Champaign, Urbana, Danville, Beardstown, 
Petersburg, Decatur, Sullivan, Tuscola, Charleston, Mattoon, 
and Paris
126 PM CDT Mon Apr 13 2020

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

* WHAT...Northwest winds gusting from 35 to 40 mph.

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

* WHEN...The strongest winds will be through 5 pm.

* 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.

&&

$$

Geelhart
122 
WWUS73 KILX 132003
NPWILX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
303 PM CDT Mon Apr 13 2020

...FREEZING TEMPERATURES EXPECTED TONIGHT...

ILZ040>048-053>057-140100-
/O.CAN.KILX.WI.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-200414T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KILX.FZ.W.0002.200414T0500Z-200414T1400Z/
Schuyler-Mason-Logan-De Witt-Piatt-Champaign-Vermilion-Cass-
Menard-Macon-Moultrie-Douglas-Coles-Edgar-
Including the cities of Rushville, Havana, Lincoln, Clinton, 
Monticello, Champaign, Urbana, Danville, Beardstown, Petersburg, 
Decatur, Sullivan, Tuscola, Charleston, Mattoon, and Paris
303 PM CDT Mon Apr 13 2020

...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 9 AM CDT
TUESDAY...
...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Lincoln has issued a Freeze
Warning, which is in effect from midnight tonight to 9 AM CDT
Tuesday. The Wind Advisory has been cancelled. 

* WHAT...Temperatures falling to around 30 degrees. 

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

* WHEN...From midnight tonight through early Tuesday morning. 

* IMPACTS...Sensitive vegetation that is left unprotected may be 
  damaged by the cold. 

ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will continue to diminish the remainder
of the afternoon. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Freeze Warning means sub-freezing temperatures are imminent or
highly likely. These conditions will kill crops and other
sensitive vegetation.

&&

$$

ILZ027>031-036>038-132115-
/O.CAN.KILX.WI.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-200414T0000Z/
Knox-Stark-Peoria-Marshall-Woodford-Fulton-Tazewell-McLean-
Including the cities of Galesburg, Toulon, Peoria, Lacon, Eureka,
Canton, Pekin, Bloomington, and Normal
303 PM CDT Mon Apr 13 2020

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Lincoln has cancelled the Wind
Advisory. 

While still gusting to around 30 to 35 mph at times, winds will
continue to diminish the remainder of the afternoon. 

$$

ILZ049>052-061>063-140100-
/O.NEW.KILX.FZ.W.0002.200414T0500Z-200414T1400Z/
Scott-Morgan-Sangamon-Christian-Shelby-Cumberland-Clark-
Including the cities of Winchester, Jacksonville, Springfield, 
Taylorville, Shelbyville, Greenup, and Marshall
303 PM CDT Mon Apr 13 2020

...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 9 AM CDT
TUESDAY...

The National Weather Service in Lincoln has issued a Freeze
Warning, which is in effect from midnight tonight to 9 AM CDT
Tuesday. 

* WHAT...Temperatures falling to around 30 degrees. 

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

* WHEN...From midnight tonight through early Tuesday morning. 

* IMPACTS...Sensitive vegetation that is left unprotected may be 
  damaged by the cold. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Freeze Warning means sub-freezing temperatures are imminent or
highly likely. These conditions will kill crops and other
sensitive vegetation.

&&

$$

Geelhart

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Apr 11, 7:31 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningILXChristian, Sangamon44 min
Apr 11, 8:06 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningILXChristian, Macon, Shelby39 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.