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Wind Advisory 8, NWS Northern Indiana

October 31, 202021 counties in Indiana; 8 counties in Ohio; 4 counties in Michigan

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.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Detroit, MI at 00:00Z on 2020-10-31Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 2 joules per kilogram.LCLEL10008507005003002001001 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 2020-10-31The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 24 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
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

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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.