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Wind Advisory 8, NWS Northern Indiana
NWS Northern Indiana issued this wind advisory at Oct 31, 2020, 3:52 AM EDT for 21 counties in Indiana; 8 counties in Ohio; 4 counties in Michigan. It took effect at Nov 1, 2020, 2:00 AM EST. It was in force for 15 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Oct 31, 2020, 3:52 AM EDT (07:52 UTC)
- In effect from
- Nov 1, 2020, 2:00 AM EST
- Expired
- Nov 1, 2020, 5:00 PM EST
- In force
- 15 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Northern Indiana
All 33 counties
Adams County, IN, Allen County, IN, Blackford County, IN, Cass County, IN, DeKalb County, IN, Elkhart County, IN, Fulton County, IN, Grant County, IN, Huntington County, IN, Jay County, IN, LaGrange County, IN, Marshall County, IN, Miami County, IN, Noble County, IN, Pulaski County, IN, Starke County, IN, Steuben County, IN, Wabash County, IN, Wells County, IN, White County, IN, Whitley County, IN, Branch County, MI, Cass County, MI, Hillsdale County, MI, Saint Joseph 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), 38 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 07:56 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
Detroit, MI (KDTX), launched 00:00Z, 7.9 hours before the alert went out and 233 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
- 2 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -2 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 956 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 64 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 24 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 67 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
841 WWUS73 KIWX 310752 NPWIWX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Northern Indiana 352 AM EDT Sat Oct 31 2020 INZ003-MIZ077-311600- /O.NEW.KIWX.WI.Y.0008.201101T0700Z-201101T2200Z/ La Porte-Berrien- Including the cities of Michigan City, La Porte, Niles, Benton Harbor, St. Joseph, Fair Plain, Benton Heights, Buchanan, and Paw Paw Lake 352 AM EDT Sat Oct 31 2020 /252 AM CDT Sat Oct 31 2020/ ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM EST /1 AM CST/ TO 5 PM EST /4 PM CST/ SUNDAY... * WHAT...Winds becoming northwest tonight at 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...In Indiana, La Porte County. In Michigan, Berrien County. * WHEN...From 2 AM EST /1 AM CST/ to 5 PM EST /4 PM CST/ Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A strong cold front will move across the area tonight with winds increasing rapidly tonight behind the front. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$
5 follow-up statements
342 WWUS73 KIWX 311535 NPWIWX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Northern Indiana 1135 AM EDT Sat Oct 31 2020 INZ003-MIZ077-312345- /O.CON.KIWX.WI.Y.0008.201101T0700Z-201101T2200Z/ La Porte-Berrien- Including the cities of Michigan City, La Porte, Niles, Benton Harbor, St. Joseph, Fair Plain, Benton Heights, Buchanan, and Paw Paw Lake 1135 AM EDT Sat Oct 31 2020 /1035 AM CDT Sat Oct 31 2020/ ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM EST /1 AM CST/ TO 5 PM EST /4 PM CST/ SUNDAY... * WHAT...Winds becoming northwest tonight at 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...In Indiana, La Porte County. In Michigan, Berrien County. * WHEN...From 2 AM EST /1 AM CST/ to 5 PM EST /4 PM CST/ Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A strong cold front will move across the area tonight with winds increasing rapidly tonight behind the front. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$
286 WWUS73 KIWX 312233 NPWIWX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Northern Indiana 633 PM EDT Sat Oct 31 2020 INZ003-MIZ077-011000- /O.CON.KIWX.WI.Y.0008.201101T0700Z-201101T2200Z/ La Porte-Berrien- Including the cities of Michigan City, La Porte, Niles, Benton Harbor, St. Joseph, Fair Plain, Benton Heights, Buchanan, and Paw Paw Lake 633 PM EDT Sat Oct 31 2020 /533 PM CDT Sat Oct 31 2020/ ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM EST /1 AM CST/ TO 5 PM EST /4 PM CST/ SUNDAY... * WHAT...Winds becoming northwest tonight at 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...In Indiana, La Porte County. In Michigan, Berrien County. * WHEN...From 2 AM EST /1 AM CST/ to 5 PM EST /4 PM CST/ Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A strong cold front will move across the area tonight with winds increasing rapidly tonight behind the front. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$
662 WWUS73 KIWX 010855 NPWIWX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Northern Indiana 355 AM EST Sun Nov 1 2020 INZ004>009-012>018-020-022>027-032>034-MIZ078>081-OHZ001-002-004- 005-015-016-024-025-011700- /O.EXB.KIWX.WI.Y.0008.201101T1200Z-201101T2200Z/ 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- Including the cities of 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, Bronson, Hillsdale, Jonesville, Litchfield, Bryan, 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, and Spencerville 355 AM EST Sun Nov 1 2020 /255 AM CST Sun Nov 1 2020/ ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM EST /6 AM CST/ THIS MORNING TO 5 PM EST /4 PM CST/ THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northern Indiana, southwest Michigan and northwest Ohio. * WHEN...From 7 AM EST /6 AM CST/ this morning to 5 PM EST /4 PM CST/ this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A strong cold front will move across the area accompanied by strong gusty winds. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ INZ003-MIZ077-011700- /O.CON.KIWX.WI.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-201101T2200Z/ La Porte-Berrien- Including the cities of Michigan City, La Porte, Niles, Benton Harbor, St. Joseph, Fair Plain, Benton Heights, Buchanan, and Paw Paw Lake 355 AM EST Sun Nov 1 2020 /255 AM CST Sun Nov 1 2020/ ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EST /4 PM CST/ THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Winds west to northwest at 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...In Indiana, La Porte County. In Michigan, Berrien County. * WHEN...From 2 AM EST /1 AM CST/ to 5 PM EST /4 PM CST/ Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds are likely to blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A strong cold front will move across the area accompanied by strong gusty winds. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$
885 WWUS73 KIWX 011637 NPWIWX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Northern Indiana 1137 AM EST Sun Nov 1 2020 INZ003>009-012>018-020-022>027-032>034-MIZ077>081-OHZ001-002-004- 005-015-016-024-025-012200- /O.CON.KIWX.WI.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-201101T2200Z/ 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-Berrien-Cass MI-St. Joseph MI-Branch-Hillsdale-Williams- Fulton OH-Defiance-Henry-Paulding-Putnam-Van Wert-Allen OH- 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, Niles, Benton Harbor, St. Joseph, Fair Plain, Benton Heights, Buchanan, Paw Paw Lake, Dowagiac, Cassopolis, Marcellus, Sturgis, Three Rivers, White Pigeon, Mendon, Coldwater, Bronson, Hillsdale, Jonesville, Litchfield, Bryan, 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, and Spencerville 1137 AM EST Sun Nov 1 2020 /1037 AM CST Sun Nov 1 2020/ ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EST /4 PM CST/ THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northern Indiana, southwest Michigan and northwest Ohio. * WHEN...From 7 AM EST /6 AM CST/ this morning to 5 PM EST /4 PM CST/ this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A strong cold front will move across the area accompanied by strong gusty winds. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$
151 WWUS73 KIWX 012152 NPWIWX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Northern Indiana 452 PM EST Sun Nov 1 2020 INZ003>009-012>018-020-022>027-032>034-MIZ077>081-OHZ001-002-004- 005-015-016-024-025-012300- /O.EXP.KIWX.WI.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-201101T2200Z/ 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-Berrien-Cass MI-St. Joseph MI-Branch-Hillsdale-Williams- Fulton OH-Defiance-Henry-Paulding-Putnam-Van Wert-Allen OH- 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, Niles, Benton Harbor, St. Joseph, Fair Plain, Benton Heights, Buchanan, Paw Paw Lake, Dowagiac, Cassopolis, Marcellus, Sturgis, Three Rivers, White Pigeon, Mendon, Coldwater, Bronson, Hillsdale, Jonesville, Litchfield, Bryan, 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, and Spencerville 452 PM EST Sun Nov 1 2020 /352 PM CST Sun Nov 1 2020/ ...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 5 PM EST /4 PM CST/ THIS AFTERNOON... Winds and wind gusts have diminished below Wind Advisory Criteria. For the next few hours, winds from the northwest of 15 to 20 mph are expected, with wind gusts of 25 to 35 mph. Winds will diminish further overnight. $$ Brown
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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.