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Wind Advisory 7, NWS Indianapolis, IN

November 18, 202039 counties in Indiana

NWS Indianapolis, IN issued this wind advisory at Nov 18, 2020, 3:17 PM EST for 39 counties in Indiana. It took effect at Nov 19, 2020, 10:00 AM EST. It was in force for 7 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Nov 18, 2020, 3:17 PM EST (20:17 UTC)
In effect from
Nov 19, 2020, 10:00 AM EST
Expired
Nov 19, 2020, 5:00 PM EST
In force
7 hr
Issued by
NWS Indianapolis, IN
All 39 counties

Bartholomew County, IN, Boone County, IN, Brown County, IN, Carroll County, IN, Clay County, IN, Clinton County, IN, Daviess County, IN, Decatur County, IN, Delaware County, IN, Fountain County, IN, Greene County, IN, Hamilton County, IN, Hancock County, IN, Hendricks County, IN, Henry County, IN, Howard County, IN, Jackson County, IN, Jennings County, IN, Johnson County, IN, Knox County, IN, Lawrence County, IN, Madison County, IN, Marion County, IN, Martin County, IN, Monroe County, IN, Montgomery County, IN, Morgan County, IN, Owen County, IN, Parke County, IN, Putnam County, IN, Randolph County, IN, Rush County, IN, Shelby County, IN, Sullivan County, IN, Tippecanoe County, IN, Tipton County, IN, Vermillion County, IN, Vigo County, IN, Warren County, IN

The radar

The Indianapolis radar (KIND), 15 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:21 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 12:00Z, 8.3 hours before the alert went out and 194 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 12:00Z on 2020-11-18Temperature 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 12:00Z on 2020-11-18The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 207 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
2250 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
50 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
207 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
383 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

969 
WWUS73 KIND 182017
NPWIND

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
317 PM EST Wed Nov 18 2020

INZ021-028>031-035>049-051>056-060>063-067>069-190430-
/O.NEW.KIND.WI.Y.0007.201119T1500Z-201119T2200Z/
Carroll-Warren-Tippecanoe-Clinton-Howard-Fountain-Montgomery-
Boone-Tipton-Hamilton-Madison-Delaware-Randolph-Vermillion-Parke-
Putnam-Hendricks-Marion-Hancock-Henry-Vigo-Clay-Owen-Morgan-
Johnson-Shelby-Sullivan-Greene-Monroe-Brown-Knox-Daviess-Martin-
Including the cities of Delphi, Flora, Williamsport, 
West Lebanon, Lafayette, West Lafayette, Frankfort, Kokomo, 
Attica, Covington, Veedersburg, Crawfordsville, Lebanon, 
Zionsville, Tipton, Fishers, Carmel, Noblesville, Anderson, 
Muncie, Winchester, Clinton, Newport, Rockville, Greencastle, 
Plainfield, Brownsburg, Danville, Indianapolis, Greenfield, 
Cumberland, New Castle, Terre Haute, Brazil, Clay City, Spencer, 
Martinsville, Mooresville, Greenwood, Franklin, Shelbyville, 
Sullivan, Linton, Bloomfield, Bloomington, Nashville, Vincennes, 
Washington, Loogootee, and Shoals
317 PM EST Wed Nov 18 2020

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 5 PM EST THURSDAY...

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

* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, 
  south central, southwest and west central Indiana.

* WHEN...From 10 AM to 5 PM EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured outdoor objects
  such as holiday decorations. Tree limbs could be blown down and
  a few power outages may result.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Afternoon relative humidity values will
  drop to around 25 to 35 percent. This will lead to an elevated
  fire risk. Outdoor burning is not recommended as fires could
  quickly get out of control with the combination of strong winds
  and low humidity.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
https://weather.gov/ind
3 follow-up statements
657 
WWUS73 KIND 190205
NPWIND

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
905 PM EST Wed Nov 18 2020

INZ021-028>031-035>049-051>056-060>063-067>069-191015-
/O.CON.KIND.WI.Y.0007.201119T1500Z-201119T2200Z/
Carroll-Warren-Tippecanoe-Clinton-Howard-Fountain-Montgomery-
Boone-Tipton-Hamilton-Madison-Delaware-Randolph-Vermillion-Parke-
Putnam-Hendricks-Marion-Hancock-Henry-Vigo-Clay-Owen-Morgan-
Johnson-Shelby-Sullivan-Greene-Monroe-Brown-Knox-Daviess-Martin-
Including the cities of Delphi, Flora, Williamsport, 
West Lebanon, Lafayette, West Lafayette, Frankfort, Kokomo, 
Attica, Covington, Veedersburg, Crawfordsville, Lebanon, 
Zionsville, Tipton, Fishers, Carmel, Noblesville, Anderson, 
Muncie, Winchester, Clinton, Newport, Rockville, Greencastle, 
Plainfield, Brownsburg, Danville, Indianapolis, Greenfield, 
Cumberland, New Castle, Terre Haute, Brazil, Clay City, Spencer, 
Martinsville, Mooresville, Greenwood, Franklin, Shelbyville, 
Sullivan, Linton, Bloomfield, Bloomington, Nashville, Vincennes, 
Washington, Loogootee, and Shoals
905 PM EST Wed Nov 18 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 5 PM EST
THURSDAY...

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

* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, 
  south central, southwest and west central Indiana. 

* WHEN...From 10 AM to 5 PM EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured outdoor 
  objects such as holiday decorations. Tree limbs could be blown 
  down and a few power outages may result. 

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Afternoon relative humidity values will 
  drop to around 25 to 35 percent. This will lead to an elevated 
  fire risk. Outdoor burning is not recommended as fires could 
  quickly get out of control with the combination of strong 
  winds and low humidity. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
432 
WWUS73 KIND 190756
NPWIND

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
256 AM EST Thu Nov 19 2020

INZ057-064-065-070>072-191600-
/O.EXA.KIND.WI.Y.0007.201119T1500Z-201119T2200Z/
Rush-Bartholomew-Decatur-Lawrence-Jackson-Jennings-
Including the cities of Rushville, Columbus, Greensburg, Bedford,
Mitchell, Seymour, Brownstown, and North Vernon
256 AM EST Thu Nov 19 2020

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 5 PM EST
THIS AFTERNOON...

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

* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, 
  south central, southwest and west central Indiana. 

* WHEN...From 10 AM to 5 PM EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured outdoor 
  objects such as holiday decorations. Tree limbs could be blown 
  down and a few power outages may result. 

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Afternoon relative humidity values will
  drop to around 30 percent. This will lead to an elevated fire 
  risk. Outdoor burning is not recommended as fires could quickly 
  get out of control with the combination of strong winds and low 
  humidity. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

INZ021-028>031-035>049-051>056-060>063-067>069-191600-
/O.CON.KIND.WI.Y.0007.201119T1500Z-201119T2200Z/
Carroll-Warren-Tippecanoe-Clinton-Howard-Fountain-Montgomery-
Boone-Tipton-Hamilton-Madison-Delaware-Randolph-Vermillion-Parke-
Putnam-Hendricks-Marion-Hancock-Henry-Vigo-Clay-Owen-Morgan-
Johnson-Shelby-Sullivan-Greene-Monroe-Brown-Knox-Daviess-Martin-
Including the cities of Delphi, Flora, Williamsport, 
West Lebanon, Lafayette, West Lafayette, Frankfort, Kokomo, 
Attica, Covington, Veedersburg, Crawfordsville, Lebanon, 
Zionsville, Tipton, Fishers, Carmel, Noblesville, Anderson, 
Muncie, Winchester, Clinton, Newport, Rockville, Greencastle, 
Plainfield, Brownsburg, Danville, Indianapolis, Greenfield, 
Cumberland, New Castle, Terre Haute, Brazil, Clay City, Spencer, 
Martinsville, Mooresville, Greenwood, Franklin, Shelbyville, 
Sullivan, Linton, Bloomfield, Bloomington, Nashville, Vincennes, 
Washington, Loogootee, and Shoals
256 AM EST Thu Nov 19 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO
5 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...

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

* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, 
  south central, southwest and west central Indiana. 

* WHEN...From 10 AM to 5 PM EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured outdoor 
  objects such as holiday decorations. Tree limbs could be blown 
  down and a few power outages may result. 

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Afternoon relative humidity values will
  drop to around 30 percent. This will lead to an elevated fire 
  risk. Outdoor burning is not recommended as fires could quickly 
  get out of control with the combination of strong winds and low 
  humidity. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

Puma
456 
WWUS73 KIND 191506
NPWIND

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
1006 AM EST Thu Nov 19 2020

INZ021-028>031-035>049-051>057-060>065-067>072-192200-
/O.CON.KIND.WI.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-201119T2200Z/
Carroll-Warren-Tippecanoe-Clinton-Howard-Fountain-Montgomery-
Boone-Tipton-Hamilton-Madison-Delaware-Randolph-Vermillion-Parke-
Putnam-Hendricks-Marion-Hancock-Henry-Vigo-Clay-Owen-Morgan-
Johnson-Shelby-Rush-Sullivan-Greene-Monroe-Brown-Bartholomew-
Decatur-Knox-Daviess-Martin-Lawrence-Jackson-Jennings-
Including the cities of Delphi, Flora, Williamsport, 
West Lebanon, Lafayette, West Lafayette, Frankfort, Kokomo, 
Attica, Covington, Veedersburg, Crawfordsville, Lebanon, 
Zionsville, Tipton, Fishers, Carmel, Noblesville, Anderson, 
Muncie, Winchester, Clinton, Newport, Rockville, Greencastle, 
Plainfield, Brownsburg, Danville, Indianapolis, Greenfield, 
Cumberland, New Castle, Terre Haute, Brazil, Clay City, Spencer, 
Martinsville, Mooresville, Greenwood, Franklin, Shelbyville, 
Rushville, Sullivan, Linton, Bloomfield, Bloomington, Nashville, 
Columbus, Greensburg, Vincennes, Washington, Loogootee, Shoals, 
Bedford, Mitchell, Seymour, Brownstown, and North Vernon
1006 AM EST Thu Nov 19 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph
  expected. Occasional gusts up to 55 mph possible.

* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, 
  south central, southwest and west central Indiana.

* WHEN...From 10 AM to 5 PM EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured outdoor 
  objects such as holiday decorations. Tree limbs could be blown 
  down and a few power outages may result.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Afternoon relative humidity values will 
  drop to around 30 percent. This will lead to an elevated fire 
  risk. Outdoor burning is not recommended as fires could 
  quickly get out of control with the combination of strong 
  winds and low humidity.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
https://weather.gov/ind

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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.