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High Wind Warning 1, NWS Northern Indiana

November 15, 2020Hillsdale County, Michigan; 8 counties in Ohio

NWS Northern Indiana issued this high wind warning at Nov 15, 2020, 2:49 AM EST for Hillsdale County, Michigan; 8 counties in Ohio. It was in force for 16 hr. 16 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named, with what was reported inside it.

The facts

Issued
Nov 15, 2020, 2:49 AM EST (07:49 UTC)
Expired
Nov 15, 2020, 7:00 PM EST
In force
16 hr
Issued by
NWS Northern Indiana

Counties Hillsdale County, MI, Allen County, OH, Defiance County, OH, Fulton County, OH, Henry County, OH, Paulding County, OH, Putnam County, OH, Van Wert County, OH, Williams County, OH

The radar

The Northern Indiana radar (KIWX), 112 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 07:50 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.

What was reported inside it

TimeReportWhereRemark
Nov 15, 10:15 AM ESTHAIL 0.251 N Van Wert, OHMEASURED GUST TO 39 MPH.
Nov 15, 10:25 AM ESTNON-TSTM WND GST 543 E Cavett, OHMESONET STATION AT247 SCOTT.
Nov 15, 10:28 AM ESTHAIL 0.253 Ne Fort Jennings, OHESTIMATED GUSTS TO 50 MPH.
Nov 15, 10:41 AM ESTHAIL 0.251 Ssw Ottawa, OHPEA SIZED HAIL AT WILLIAMSTOWN ROAD AND S OAK ST IN OTTAWA.
Nov 15, 10:43 AM ESTTSTM WND GST 723 Ene Ottawa, OH
Nov 15, 10:45 AM ESTTSTM WND DMGNapoleon, OHMULTIPLE REPORTS OF DOWNED OR LEANING UTILITY POLES ACROSS THE COUNTY. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
Nov 15, 10:52 AM ESTTSTM WND GST 65Deshler, OH
Nov 15, 10:54 AM ESTHAIL 0.25Columbus Grove, OHPEA SIZE HAIL AND MAX WIND GUST TO 54 MPH REPORTED WITH LINE OF SHOWERS AND STORMS.
Nov 15, 10:57 AM ESTTSTM WND DMG3 W Lima, OHREPORT FROM MPING: 3-INCH TREE LIMBS BROKEN; POWER POLES BROKEN.
Nov 15, 11:01 AM ESTTSTM WND GST 532 Wnw Westminster, OHASOS STATION KAOH LIMA.
Nov 15, 11:12 AM ESTTSTM WND GST 662 Wnw Westminster, OHASOS STATION KAOH LIMA.
Nov 15, 11:20 AM ESTNON-TSTM WND GST 501 Ene Van Wert, OHMESONET STATION AT244 1 ENE VAN WERT.
Nov 15, 11:35 AM ESTTSTM WND GST 603 Ene Ottawa, OHAWOS STATION KOWX OTTAWA.
Nov 15, 11:43 AM ESTNON-TSTM WND GST 563 E Cavett, OHMESONET STATION AT247 SCOTT.
Nov 15, 11:49 AM ESTNON-TSTM WND GST 593 Nw Brunersburg, OHASOS STATION KDFI DEFIANCE.
Nov 15, 12:18 PM ESTTSTM WND DMG1 Se Delphos, OHREPORT FROM MPING: 1-INCH TREE LIMBS BROKEN; SHINGLES BLOWN OFF.

Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.

The nearest sounding before it

Detroit, MI (KDTX), launched 00:00Z, 7.8 hours before the alert went out and 178 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, Detroit, MI at 00:00Z on 2020-11-15Temperature 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, Detroit, MI at 00:00Z on 2020-11-15The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 229 square meters per square second.1939587897117Sfc1 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
2216 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
45 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
229 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
278 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

629 
WWUS73 KIWX 150749
NPWIWX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
249 AM EST Sun Nov 15 2020

MIZ081-OHZ001-002-004-005-015-016-024-025-151600-
/O.NEW.KIWX.HW.W.0001.201115T1600Z-201116T0000Z/
/O.EXT.KIWX.WI.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-201115T1600Z/
Hillsdale-Williams-Fulton OH-Defiance-Henry-Paulding-Putnam-
Van Wert-Allen OH-
Including the cities of Hillsdale, Jonesville, Litchfield, Bryan,
Montpelier, Edgerton, Wauseon, Archbold, Swanton, Delta, 
Defiance, Sherwood, Hicksville, Napoleon, Deshler, 
Liberty Center, Paulding, Antwerp, Payne, Ottawa, Leipsic, 
Columbus Grove, Continental, Pandora, Van Wert, Ohio City, Lima, 
Spencerville, and Bluffton
249 AM EST Sun Nov 15 2020

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST THIS MORNING...
...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM
EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, south winds 15 to 25 mph with
  gusts up to 50 mph. For the High Wind Warning, west winds 25 to
  30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. 

* WHERE...In Ohio, Williams, Fulton OH, Defiance, Henry, 
  Paulding, Putnam, Van Wert and Allen OH Counties. In Michigan, 
  Hillsdale County.

* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 11 AM EST this morning. For
  the High Wind Warning, from 11 AM this morning to 7 PM EST this
  evening. 

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult,
  especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$

MIZ077-151600-
/O.UPG.KIWX.WI.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-201116T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KIWX.HW.W.0001.201115T0749Z-201116T0000Z/
Berrien-
Including the cities of Niles, Benton Harbor, St. Joseph, 
Fair Plain, Benton Heights, Buchanan, and Paw Paw Lake
249 AM EST Sun Nov 15 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts 55 to 60 mph.
  Highest gusts are expected along Lake Michigan lakeshore. 

* WHERE...Berrien County.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult,
  especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$

INZ003>009-012>018-020-022>027-032>034-MIZ078>080-151600-
/O.CON.KIWX.WI.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-201116T0000Z/
La Porte-St. Joseph IN-Elkhart-Lagrange-Steuben-Noble-De Kalb-
Starke-Pulaski-Marshall-Fulton IN-Kosciusko-Whitley-Allen IN-
White-Cass IN-Miami-Wabash-Huntington-Wells-Adams-Grant-Blackford-
Jay-Cass MI-St. Joseph MI-Branch-
Including the cities of Michigan City, La Porte, South Bend, 
Mishawaka, New Carlisle, Walkerton, Elkhart, Goshen, Nappanee, 
Lagrange, Topeka, Shipshewana, Angola, Fremont, Kendallville, 
Ligonier, Albion, Auburn, Garrett, Knox, North Judson, Bass Lake,
Winamac, Francesville, Medaryville, Plymouth, Bremen, Culver, 
Rochester, Akron, Warsaw, Winona Lake, Syracuse, Mentone, 
Columbia City, Tri-Lakes, South Whitley, Fort Wayne, New Haven, 
Monticello, Monon, Brookston, Logansport, Royal Center, Peru, 
Grissom AFB, Mexico, Wabash, North Manchester, Huntington, 
Roanoke, Bluffton, Ossian, Decatur, Berne, Marion, Gas City, 
Upland, Hartford City, Montpelier, Portland, Dunkirk, Dowagiac, 
Cassopolis, Marcellus, Sturgis, Three Rivers, White Pigeon, 
Mendon, Coldwater, and Bronson
249 AM EST Sun Nov 15 2020 /149 AM CST Sun Nov 15 2020/

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST /6 PM CST/ THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest to West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts of 45 to
  55 mph. Highest gusts expected closer to Lake Michigan.

* WHERE...Portions of northern Indiana and southwest Michigan.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST /6 PM CST/ 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.

&&

$$
4 follow-up statements
253 
WWUS73 KIWX 151433
NPWIWX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
933 AM EST Sun Nov 15 2020

MIZ081-OHZ001-002-004-005-015-016-024-025-152245-
/O.CAN.KIWX.WI.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-201115T1600Z/
/O.EXT.KIWX.HW.W.0001.201115T1433Z-201116T0000Z/
Hillsdale-Williams-Fulton OH-Defiance-Henry-Paulding-Putnam-
Van Wert-Allen OH-
Including the cities of Hillsdale, Jonesville, Litchfield, Bryan,
Montpelier, Edgerton, Wauseon, Archbold, Swanton, Delta, 
Defiance, Sherwood, Hicksville, Napoleon, Deshler, 
Liberty Center, Paulding, Antwerp, Payne, Ottawa, Leipsic, 
Columbus Grove, Continental, Pandora, Van Wert, Ohio City, Lima, 
Spencerville, and Bluffton
933 AM EST Sun Nov 15 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph to 
  60 mph expected.

* WHERE...In Ohio, Putnam, Paulding, Williams, Fulton OH, Henry, 
  Defiance, Allen OH and Van Wert Counties. In Michigan, 
  Hillsdale County.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A line of showers and embedded 
  thunderstorms will move across the area through noon. A few of 
  these showers may also produce wind gusts to 50 to 60 mph.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$

MIZ077-152245-
/O.CON.KIWX.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-201116T0000Z/
Berrien-
Including the cities of Niles, Benton Harbor, St. Joseph, 
Fair Plain, Benton Heights, Buchanan, and Paw Paw Lake
933 AM EST Sun Nov 15 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph to 60
  mph.

* WHERE...Berrien County.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$

INZ003>009-012>018-020-022>027-032>034-MIZ078>080-152245-
/O.CON.KIWX.WI.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-201116T0000Z/
La Porte-St. Joseph IN-Elkhart-Lagrange-Steuben-Noble-De Kalb-
Starke-Pulaski-Marshall-Fulton IN-Kosciusko-Whitley-Allen IN-
White-Cass IN-Miami-Wabash-Huntington-Wells-Adams-Grant-Blackford-
Jay-Cass MI-St. Joseph MI-Branch-
Including the cities of Michigan City, La Porte, South Bend, 
Mishawaka, New Carlisle, Walkerton, Elkhart, Goshen, Nappanee, 
Lagrange, Topeka, Shipshewana, Angola, Fremont, Kendallville, 
Ligonier, Albion, Auburn, Garrett, Knox, North Judson, Bass Lake,
Winamac, Francesville, Medaryville, Plymouth, Bremen, Culver, 
Rochester, Akron, Warsaw, Winona Lake, Syracuse, Mentone, 
Columbia City, Tri-Lakes, South Whitley, Fort Wayne, New Haven, 
Monticello, Monon, Brookston, Logansport, Royal Center, Peru, 
Grissom AFB, Mexico, Wabash, North Manchester, Huntington, 
Roanoke, Bluffton, Ossian, Decatur, Berne, Marion, Gas City, 
Upland, Hartford City, Montpelier, Portland, Dunkirk, Dowagiac, 
Cassopolis, Marcellus, Sturgis, Three Rivers, White Pigeon, 
Mendon, Coldwater, and Bronson
933 AM EST Sun Nov 15 2020 /833 AM CST Sun Nov 15 2020/

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST /6 PM CST/ THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 to 55 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of northern Indiana and southwest Michigan.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST /6 PM CST/ 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.

&&

$$
209 
WWUS73 KIWX 151751
NPWIWX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
1251 PM EST Sun Nov 15 2020

MIZ081-OHZ001-002-004-005-015-016-024-025-160000-
/O.CON.KIWX.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-201116T0000Z/
Hillsdale-Williams-Fulton OH-Defiance-Henry-Paulding-Putnam-
Van Wert-Allen OH-
Including the cities of Hillsdale, Jonesville, Litchfield, Bryan,
Montpelier, Edgerton, Wauseon, Archbold, Swanton, Delta, 
Defiance, Sherwood, Hicksville, Napoleon, Deshler, 
Liberty Center, Paulding, Antwerp, Payne, Ottawa, Leipsic, 
Columbus Grove, Continental, Pandora, Van Wert, Ohio City, Lima, 
Spencerville, and Bluffton
1251 PM EST Sun Nov 15 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with a few gusts as high as 55 to
  60 mph possible.

* WHERE...In Ohio, Putnam, Paulding, Williams, Fulton OH, Henry, 
  Defiance, Allen OH and Van Wert Counties. In Michigan, 
  Hillsdale County.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult,
  especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$

MIZ077-160000-
/O.CON.KIWX.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-201116T0000Z/
Berrien-
Including the cities of Niles, Benton Harbor, St. Joseph, 
Fair Plain, Benton Heights, Buchanan, and Paw Paw Lake
1251 PM EST Sun Nov 15 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* WHERE...Berrien County.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$

INZ003>009-012>018-020-022>027-032>034-MIZ078>080-160000-
/O.CON.KIWX.WI.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-201116T0000Z/
La Porte-St. Joseph IN-Elkhart-Lagrange-Steuben-Noble-De Kalb-
Starke-Pulaski-Marshall-Fulton IN-Kosciusko-Whitley-Allen IN-
White-Cass IN-Miami-Wabash-Huntington-Wells-Adams-Grant-Blackford-
Jay-Cass MI-St. Joseph MI-Branch-
Including the cities of Michigan City, La Porte, South Bend, 
Mishawaka, New Carlisle, Walkerton, Elkhart, Goshen, Nappanee, 
Lagrange, Topeka, Shipshewana, Angola, Fremont, Kendallville, 
Ligonier, Albion, Auburn, Garrett, Knox, North Judson, Bass Lake,
Winamac, Francesville, Medaryville, Plymouth, Bremen, Culver, 
Rochester, Akron, Warsaw, Winona Lake, Syracuse, Mentone, 
Columbia City, Tri-Lakes, South Whitley, Fort Wayne, New Haven, 
Monticello, Monon, Brookston, Logansport, Royal Center, Peru, 
Grissom AFB, Mexico, Wabash, North Manchester, Huntington, 
Roanoke, Bluffton, Ossian, Decatur, Berne, Marion, Gas City, 
Upland, Hartford City, Montpelier, Portland, Dunkirk, Dowagiac, 
Cassopolis, Marcellus, Sturgis, Three Rivers, White Pigeon, 
Mendon, Coldwater, and Bronson
1251 PM EST Sun Nov 15 2020 /1151 AM CST Sun Nov 15 2020/

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST /6 PM CST/ THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 to 55 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of northern Indiana and southwest Michigan.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST /6 PM CST/ 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.

&&

$$
420 
WWUS73 KIWX 152046
NPWIWX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
346 PM EST Sun Nov 15 2020

MIZ081-OHZ001-002-004-005-015-016-024-025-160000-
/O.CON.KIWX.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-201116T0000Z/
Hillsdale-Williams-Fulton OH-Defiance-Henry-Paulding-Putnam-
Van Wert-Allen OH-
Including the cities of Hillsdale, Jonesville, Litchfield, Bryan,
Montpelier, Edgerton, Wauseon, Archbold, Swanton, Delta, 
Defiance, Sherwood, Hicksville, Napoleon, Deshler, 
Liberty Center, Paulding, Antwerp, Payne, Ottawa, Leipsic, 
Columbus Grove, Continental, Pandora, Van Wert, Ohio City, Lima, 
Spencerville, and Bluffton
346 PM EST Sun Nov 15 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 50 to 60 mph.

* WHERE...In Ohio, Putnam, Paulding, Williams, Fulton OH, Henry, 
  Defiance, Allen OH and Van Wert Counties. In Michigan, 
  Hillsdale County.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$

MIZ077-160000-
/O.CON.KIWX.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-201116T0000Z/
Berrien-
Including the cities of Niles, Benton Harbor, St. Joseph, 
Fair Plain, Benton Heights, Buchanan, and Paw Paw Lake
346 PM EST Sun Nov 15 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 50 to 60 mph.

* WHERE...Berrien County.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$

INZ003>009-012>018-020-022>027-032>034-MIZ078>080-160000-
/O.CON.KIWX.WI.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-201116T0000Z/
La Porte-St. Joseph IN-Elkhart-Lagrange-Steuben-Noble-De Kalb-
Starke-Pulaski-Marshall-Fulton IN-Kosciusko-Whitley-Allen IN-
White-Cass IN-Miami-Wabash-Huntington-Wells-Adams-Grant-Blackford-
Jay-Cass MI-St. Joseph MI-Branch-
Including the cities of Michigan City, La Porte, South Bend, 
Mishawaka, New Carlisle, Walkerton, Elkhart, Goshen, Nappanee, 
Lagrange, Topeka, Shipshewana, Angola, Fremont, Kendallville, 
Ligonier, Albion, Auburn, Garrett, Knox, North Judson, Bass Lake,
Winamac, Francesville, Medaryville, Plymouth, Bremen, Culver, 
Rochester, Akron, Warsaw, Winona Lake, Syracuse, Mentone, 
Columbia City, Tri-Lakes, South Whitley, Fort Wayne, New Haven, 
Monticello, Monon, Brookston, Logansport, Royal Center, Peru, 
Grissom AFB, Mexico, Wabash, North Manchester, Huntington, 
Roanoke, Bluffton, Ossian, Decatur, Berne, Marion, Gas City, 
Upland, Hartford City, Montpelier, Portland, Dunkirk, Dowagiac, 
Cassopolis, Marcellus, Sturgis, Three Rivers, White Pigeon, 
Mendon, Coldwater, and Bronson
346 PM EST Sun Nov 15 2020 /246 PM CST Sun Nov 15 2020/

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST /6 PM CST/ THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 to 55 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of northern Indiana and southwest Michigan.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST /6 PM CST/ 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.

&&

$$
942 
WWUS73 KIWX 152358
NPWIWX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
658 PM EST Sun Nov 15 2020

MIZ081-OHZ001-002-004-005-015-016-024-025-160100-
/O.EXP.KIWX.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-201116T0000Z/
Hillsdale-Williams-Fulton OH-Defiance-Henry-Paulding-Putnam-
Van Wert-Allen OH-
Including the cities of Hillsdale, Jonesville, Litchfield, Bryan,
Montpelier, Edgerton, Wauseon, Archbold, Swanton, Delta, 
Defiance, Sherwood, Hicksville, Napoleon, Deshler, 
Liberty Center, Paulding, Antwerp, Payne, Ottawa, Leipsic, 
Columbus Grove, Continental, Pandora, Van Wert, Ohio City, Lima, 
Spencerville, and Bluffton
658 PM EST Sun Nov 15 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 7 PM EST THIS EVENING...

Winds have diminished, but gusts 30 to 40 mph can still be
expected through late tonight.

$$

MIZ077-160100-
/O.EXP.KIWX.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-201116T0000Z/
Berrien-
Including the cities of Niles, Benton Harbor, St. Joseph, 
Fair Plain, Benton Heights, Buchanan, and Paw Paw Lake
658 PM EST Sun Nov 15 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 7 PM EST THIS EVENING...

Winds have diminished, but gusts 35 to 45 mph can still be
expected through late tonight, especially near the lake.

$$

INZ003>009-012>018-020-022>027-032>034-MIZ078>080-160100-
/O.EXP.KIWX.WI.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-201116T0000Z/
La Porte-St. Joseph IN-Elkhart-Lagrange-Steuben-Noble-De Kalb-
Starke-Pulaski-Marshall-Fulton IN-Kosciusko-Whitley-Allen IN-
White-Cass IN-Miami-Wabash-Huntington-Wells-Adams-Grant-Blackford-
Jay-Cass MI-St. Joseph MI-Branch-
Including the cities of Michigan City, La Porte, South Bend, 
Mishawaka, New Carlisle, Walkerton, Elkhart, Goshen, Nappanee, 
Lagrange, Topeka, Shipshewana, Angola, Fremont, Kendallville, 
Ligonier, Albion, Auburn, Garrett, Knox, North Judson, Bass Lake,
Winamac, Francesville, Medaryville, Plymouth, Bremen, Culver, 
Rochester, Akron, Warsaw, Winona Lake, Syracuse, Mentone, 
Columbia City, Tri-Lakes, South Whitley, Fort Wayne, New Haven, 
Monticello, Monon, Brookston, Logansport, Royal Center, Peru, 
Grissom AFB, Mexico, Wabash, North Manchester, Huntington, 
Roanoke, Bluffton, Ossian, Decatur, Berne, Marion, Gas City, 
Upland, Hartford City, Montpelier, Portland, Dunkirk, Dowagiac, 
Cassopolis, Marcellus, Sturgis, Three Rivers, White Pigeon, 
Mendon, Coldwater, and Bronson
658 PM EST Sun Nov 15 2020 /558 PM CST Sun Nov 15 2020/

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 7 PM EST /6 PM CST/ THIS
EVENING...

Winds have diminished, but gusts 25 to 35 mph can still be
expected through late tonight.

$$

What forecasters said that day

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

NWS Northern Indiana wrote its last area forecast discussion before this high wind warning went out at Nov 15, 1:19 AM EST, 1 hour 30 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Nov 15, 1:19 AM EST, 1 hour 30 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
119 AM EST Sun Nov 15 2020

.SYNOPSIS...
Issued at 115 AM EST Sun Nov 15 2020

Rain and isolated thunderstorms are expected through much of the
day today, becoming more showery in nature towards the afternoon
hours. Southerly winds will shift west behind a strong front
today, which will bring wind gusts to around 45 to 55 mph during
the day. Significant beach erosion and lakeshore flooding are
expected along Lake Michigan.

&&

.SHORT TERM...(This Evening through Sunday)
Issued at 317 PM EST Sat Nov 14 2020

A very active short term period is beginning to unfold this
afternoon which will continue into Sunday evening.

Water vapor imagery this afternoon indicating a couple of pronounced
short waves, one digging south across Wyoming and another tied into
strong eastern Pacific jet energy migrating across the northern
Rockies. These PV anomalies should tend to merge across the Mid MS
Valley by morning. Expansive area of isentropic lift/positive theta-
e advection persists this afternoon in association with
strengthening downstream southerly flow and a very strong moisture
gradient lifting up from the south. Some of the initial lift with
this advective forcing is being spent on top down saturation but as
low level jet continues to strengthen through this evening would
expect sufficient low level moistening for rain to overspread much
of the area. Temperatures somewhat tricky through the remainder of
the afternoon due to the competing effects of the warm advection and
the prolonged evaporative cooling processes occurring with the dry
air. Still expecting min temps for tonight be experienced early this
evening with rising temps later this evening into the overnight.

Rain should expand tonight as subtle pre-frontal trough feature and
axis of low level moisture convergence with the low level jet aid in
precip development. Mid/upper level support increases late evening
and overnight as the 150 knot upper jet streak from northwest CONUS
cuts through base of Central Plains through. Near term guidance is
still in good agreement in this trough acquiring slight negative
tilt by Sunday morning as local area becomes situated in strong DPVA
zone downstream of this vort max. Expecting additional
showers/isolated storms to develop along associated cold front as it
tracks west to east across the area in the 10Z-14Z timeframe.

Strong surface pressure falls with this deepening system will lift
north into the Great Lakes overnight which should cause ramp up in
south-southwest flow after 06Z. While severe weather is not
expected, some concern with the pre-frontally forced
showers/isolated storms of some localized mixing of higher end gusts
to the sfc given the 55 to 65 knot low level jet overhead. Given
these two above factors overnight, the 06Z start time for the wind
advisory looks reasonable.

Cold front will work its way across the area in the 10Z-14Z
timeframe with decent pressure rise surge behind the front and some
concern of brief enhanced mixing of these stronger winds aloft
immediately behind the front.

Mixed layer deepens on Sunday in post-frontal cold advection with
details in exact sfc wind speeds/gusts depending on exact location
and magnitude of deepening of this system across the northern Great
Lakes. Widespread gusts of 45+ mph look to be of very high
confidence, with forecast mixing profiles (50 knot winds @ 1500 ft
agl) still looking supportive of higher end wind advisory conditions
and gusts to 50 to 55 mph. Cannot completely rule out few gusts to
60 mph for a time Sunday morning-early afternoon particularly across
far northern Indiana and southern Lower Michigan. Given lower
confidence with warning level gusts and uncertainty in timing, will
likely hold with wind advisory headlines at this time.

The Lakeshore Flood Watches have been transitioned to a Lakeshore
Flood Warning for Berrien Co and Lakeshore Flood Advisory for La
Porte Co as greatest impacts should be experienced across southwest
Lower Michigan given westerly fetch. Upon collaboration with
surrounding Great Lakes office, have embedded a Storm Warning in the
nearshore waters from 10Z-21Z with Gale Warning continuing for first
part of tonight and after the storm warning into Sunday evening.

Rain should lessen in coverage Sunday morning but another northern
stream vort phasing in with primary upper trough may temporarily
sharpen deformation forcing as this system pulls away. This should
lead a brief window of scattered lake enhanced rain showers across
southern Lower Michigan early Sunday afternoon.

Conditions to quiet down (although still windy) Sunday evening as
low level height gradient and mixing depths gradually subside
overnight.

&&

.LONG TERM...(Sunday Night through Saturday)
Issued at 317 PM EST Sat Nov 14 2020

Long term period still looking uneventful for the most part. A
clipper type system is expected to shift across the western Great
Lakes on Monday, but not expecting this short wave to have much in
the way of moisture to work with. Below normal temperatures to
characterize this period with temp roller coaster ride continuing
by Thursday and Friday as longwave western CONUS ridge shifts east.
Temps are expected to moderate back to the upper 50s to around 60 by
late next work week.

&&

.AVIATION...(For the 06Z TAFS through 06Z Sunday Night)
Issued at 115 AM EST Sun Nov 15 2020

Primarily VFR to MVFR conditions are expected at both KSBN/KFWA
tonight into Sunday night, with a few potential drops to IFR
possible in any heavier showers or thunderstorms. Rain will be on
and off through the period, with an isolated thunderstorms possible,
mainly at KSBN. The main concern will be the gusty winds, with LLWS
at both TAF sites thanks to a potent LLJ ahead of the approaching
occluded low through this morning. S-SE winds are already gusting
into the 25 to 30 knot range across the area, and will only increase
as they shift west behind the cold front late this morning into the
afternoon hours. Strong isentropic descent coupled with daytime
mixing and a decent pressure/rise couplet will bring gusts into the
35 to 45 knot range at times during the late morning and afternoon
hours. Winds will diminish slightly overnight, but gusts will remain
around 30 knots.

&&

.IWX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
IN...Wind Advisory until 7 PM EST /6 PM CST/ this evening for
     INZ003>009-012>018-020-022>027-032>034.

     Lakeshore Flood Advisory until 9 PM CST this evening for INZ003.

MI...Wind Advisory until 7 PM EST this evening for MIZ077>081.

     Lakeshore Flood Warning until 4 AM EST Monday for MIZ077.

OH...Wind Advisory until 7 PM EST this evening for OHZ001-002-004-005-
     015-016-024-025.

LM...Storm Warning from 5 AM early this morning to 4 PM EST this
     afternoon for LMZ043-046.

     Gale Warning until 5 AM EST early this morning for LMZ043-046.

     Gale Warning from 4 PM this afternoon to 4 AM EST Monday for
     LMZ043-046.

&&

SYNOPSIS...MCD
SHORT TERM...Marsili
LONG TERM...Marsili
AVIATION...MCD

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Hazardous weather outlook, Nov 14, 3:35 PM EST, 11 hours 14 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
335 PM EST Sat Nov 14 2020

INZ004>009-012>018-020-022>027-032>034-MIZ078>081-OHZ001-002-004-005-
015-016-024-025-152045-
St. Joseph IN-Elkhart-Lagrange-Steuben-Noble-De Kalb-Starke-Pulaski-
Marshall-Fulton IN-Kosciusko-Whitley-Allen IN-White-Cass IN-Miami-
Wabash-Huntington-Wells-Adams-Grant-Blackford-Jay-Cass MI-
St. Joseph MI-Branch-Hillsdale-Williams-Fulton OH-Defiance-Henry-
Paulding-Putnam-Van Wert-Allen OH-
335 PM EST Sat Nov 14 2020 /235 PM CST Sat Nov 14 2020/

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM EST /MIDNIGHT CST/ TO 7 PM EST
/6 PM CST/ SUNDAY...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northern Indiana, southwest
Michigan and northwest Ohio.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Wind Advisory.

Showers and isolated thunderstorms are expected to develop tonight.
While gusty winds are expected with these storms, severe weather is
not anticipated at this time.

Strong winds are also expected for the overnight hours with gusts of
45 to 50 mph possible.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Wind Advisory.

Strong winds are expected Sunday with west wind gusts of 45 to 55
mph.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

MIZ077-152045-
Berrien-
335 PM EST Sat Nov 14 2020

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 7 PM EST SUNDAY...
...LAKESHORE FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM SUNDAY TO 4 AM EST
MONDAY...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southwest Michigan.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Wind Advisory.
   Lakeshore Flood Warning.

Showers and isolated thunderstorms are expected to develop tonight.
While gusty winds are expected with these storms, severe weather is
not anticipated at this time.

Strong winds are also expected for the overnight hours with gusts of
45 to 50 mph possible.

High wind and wave activity will likely result in lakeshore flooding
and beach erosion late tonight.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Wind Advisory.
   Lakeshore Flood Warning.

Strong winds are expected Sunday with wind gusts up to 55 mph being
possible.

High wind and wave activity will likely result in lakeshore flooding
and beach erosion on Sunday.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

INZ003-152045-
La Porte-
235 PM CST Sat Nov 14 2020

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 6 PM CST
SUNDAY...
...LAKESHORE FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 9 PM CST SUNDAY...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northern Indiana.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Wind Advisory.
   Lakeshore Flood Advisory.

Showers and isolated thunderstorms are expected to develop tonight.
While gusty winds are expected with these storms, severe weather is
not anticipated at this time.

Strong winds are also expected for the overnight hours with gusts of
45 to 50 mph possible.

High wind and wave activity may result in lakeshore flooding and
beach erosion late tonight.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Wind Advisory.
   Lakeshore Flood Advisory.

Strong winds are expected Sunday with wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph
possible.

High wind and wave activity may result in lakeshore flooding and
beach erosion on Sunday.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

LMZ043-046-152045-
New Buffalo MI to St Joseph MI-Michigan City IN to New Buffalo MI-
335 PM EST Sat Nov 14 2020

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST SUNDAY...
...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 4 PM EST SUNDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM SUNDAY TO 4 AM EST MONDAY...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the nearshore waters of
southeastern Lake Michigan.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Gale Warning.
   Storm Warning.

Hazardous conditions are expected through tonight with gales and
high waves. Storm force gusts are likely very late tonight into early
Sunday morning.

An isolated thunderstorm is also possible tonight.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Storm Warning.
   Gale Warning.

Storm force gusts are expected Sunday, with gales persisting into
Sunday evening.

Conditions hazardous for small crafts are expected for much of the
Sunday night through Tuesday period.

In the hours before

Special weather statement, Nov 15, 2:46 AM EST, 3 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
246 AM EST Sun Nov 15 2020

INZ017-018-024>027-032>034-150830-
Wabash-Whitley-Jay-Huntington-Blackford-Adams-Wells-Allen-Grant-
246 AM EST Sun Nov 15 2020

...A LINE OF STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL AFFECT ALLEN...SOUTHEASTERN
WABASH...GRANT...EASTERN WHITLEY...BLACKFORD...HUNTINGTON...WELLS...
ADAMS AND JAY COUNTIES...

At 245 AM EST, radar indicated strong thunderstorms were located
along a line extending from 7 miles south of Columbia City to near
Windfall City. Movement was east at 50 mph.

Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail are possible with these
storms.

Locations impacted include...
Fort Wayne, Marion, Huntington, New Haven, Bluffton, Decatur,
Columbia City, Portland, Hartford City, Gas City, Berne, Upland,
Ossian, Fairmount, Dunkirk, Huntertown, Montpelier, Churubusco,
Jonesboro and Woodburn.

This includes the following highways...
 Interstate 469 between mile markers 0 and 30.
 Interstate 69 in Indiana between mile markers 252 and 320.

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms, and may
cause localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

&&

LAT...LON 4038 8522 4038 8586 4049 8586 4125 8540
      4123 8480 4031 8481 4031 8522
TIME...MOT...LOC 0745Z 256DEG 43KT 4105 8549 4042 8588

HAIL...0.25IN
WIND...50MPH

NWS

The office that day

Everything else NWS Northern Indiana issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Nov 15, 9:00 AM ESTSpecial Weather StatementIWXSaint Joseph30 min
Nov 15, 9:18 AM ESTSpecial Weather StatementIWXDefiance, Paulding, Van Wert, Williams57 min
Nov 15, 10:05 AM ESTSpecial Weather StatementIWXAllen, Defiance, Fulton, Henry, Paulding, Putnam and 1 more25 min
Nov 15, 10:35 AM ESTSpecial Weather StatementIWXAllen, Fulton, Henry, Putnam55 min

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