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Wind Advisory 2, NWS St. Louis, MO

April 9, 20208 counties in Illinois; 4 counties in Missouri

NWS St. Louis, MO issued this wind advisory at Apr 9, 2020, 3:53 AM CDT for 8 counties in Illinois; 4 counties in Missouri. It took effect at Apr 9, 2020, 10:00 AM CDT. It was in force for 9 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Apr 9, 2020, 3:53 AM CDT (08:53 UTC)
In effect from
Apr 9, 2020, 10:00 AM CDT
Expired
Apr 9, 2020, 7:00 PM CDT
In force
9 hr
Issued by
NWS St. Louis, MO

Counties Adams County, IL, Brown County, IL, Calhoun County, IL, Greene County, IL, Jersey County, IL, Macoupin County, IL, Montgomery County, IL, Pike County, IL, Knox County, MO, Lewis County, MO, Marion County, MO, Shelby County, MO

The radar

The St Louis radar (KLSX), 105 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 08:53 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, 8.9 hours before the alert went out and 208 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 2020-04-09Temperature 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 2020-04-09The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -120 square meters per square second.1939587897Sfc1 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
1980 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
58 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-120 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
130 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
-0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

684 
WWUS73 KLSX 090853
NPWLSX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Saint Louis MO
353 AM CDT Thu Apr 9 2020

MOZ034-035-041-042-047>051-059-072-092200-
/O.NEW.KLSX.FZ.W.0001.200410T0700Z-200410T1400Z/
Audrain MO-Boone MO-Callaway MO-Cole MO-Crawford MO-Gasconade MO-
Moniteau MO-Monroe MO-Montgomery MO-Osage MO-Ralls MO-
Including the cities of Columbia, Fulton, Jefferson City, 
and Mexico
353 AM CDT Thu Apr 9 2020

...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 9 AM CDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 29 to 30 degrees expected.

* WHERE...Portions of central and northeast Missouri.

* WHEN...From 2 AM to 9 AM CDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other 
  sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor 
  plumbing.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent
freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should
be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have
in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-
ground pipes to protect them from freezing.

&&

$$

ILZ058>060-095>099-MOZ018-019-026-027-092200-
/O.NEW.KLSX.WI.Y.0002.200409T1500Z-200410T0000Z/
Adams IL-Brown IL-Calhoun IL-Greene IL-Jersey IL-Knox MO-Lewis MO-
Macoupin IL-Marion MO-Montgomery IL-Pike IL-Shelby MO-
Including the cities of Hannibal, Litchfield, Mount Sterling, 
Pittsfield, and Quincy
353 AM CDT Thu Apr 9 2020

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM CDT
THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of northeast Missouri and west central 
  Illinois.

* WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 7 PM CDT 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.

&&

$$

GKS
2 follow-up statements
761 
WWUS73 KLSX 091940
NPWLSX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Saint Louis MO
240 PM CDT Thu Apr 9 2020

ILZ058>060-097>099-100745-
/O.EXA.KLSX.FZ.W.0001.200410T0700Z-200410T1400Z/
/O.CON.KLSX.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-200410T0000Z/
Calhoun IL-Greene IL-Jersey IL-Macoupin IL-Montgomery IL-Pike IL-
Including the cities of Litchfield and Pittsfield
240 PM CDT Thu Apr 9 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING...
...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 9 AM CDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph
  expected. Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 29 to 32 degrees 
  expected.

* WHERE...Greene IL, Macoupin IL, Montgomery IL, Pike IL, 
  Calhoun IL and Jersey IL Counties.

* WHEN...Strong winds until 7 PM CDT this evening. Sub-freezing 
  temperatures from 2 AM to 9 AM CDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
  Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other sensitive
  vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent
freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should
be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have
in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-
ground pipes to protect them from freezing.

&&

$$

MOZ036-052-060-062-073-100745-
/O.EXA.KLSX.FZ.W.0001.200410T0700Z-200410T1400Z/
Franklin MO-Lincoln MO-Pike MO-Warren MO-Washington MO-
Including the cities of Bowling Green, Sullivan, Union, 
and Washington
240 PM CDT Thu Apr 9 2020

...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 9 AM CDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 29 to 32 degrees 
  expected.

* WHERE...Pike MO, Lincoln MO, Warren MO, Franklin MO and 
  Washington MO Counties.

* WHEN...From 2 AM to 9 AM CDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other
  sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor
  plumbing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent
freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should
be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have
in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-
ground pipes to protect them from freezing.

&&

$$

MOZ034-035-041-042-047>051-059-072-100745-
/O.CON.KLSX.FZ.W.0001.200410T0700Z-200410T1400Z/
Audrain MO-Boone MO-Callaway MO-Cole MO-Crawford MO-Gasconade MO-
Moniteau MO-Monroe MO-Montgomery MO-Osage MO-Ralls MO-
Including the cities of Columbia, Fulton, Jefferson City, 
and Mexico
240 PM CDT Thu Apr 9 2020

...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 9 AM CDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 29 to 32 degrees 
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of central and northeast Missouri.

* WHEN...From 2 AM to 9 AM CDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other 
  sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor 
  plumbing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent
freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should
be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have
in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-
ground pipes to protect them from freezing.

&&

$$

ILZ095-096-MOZ018-019-026-027-100000-
/O.CON.KLSX.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-200410T0000Z/
Adams IL-Brown IL-Knox MO-Lewis MO-Marion MO-Shelby MO-
Including the cities of Hannibal, Mount Sterling, and Quincy
240 PM CDT Thu Apr 9 2020

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

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of northeast Missouri and west central 
  Illinois.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT 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.

&&

$$

BSH
358 
WWUS73 KLSX 100004
NPWLSX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Saint Louis MO
704 PM CDT Thu Apr 9 2020

ILZ058>060-097>099-101215-
/O.EXP.KLSX.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-200410T0000Z/
/O.CON.KLSX.FZ.W.0001.200410T0700Z-200410T1400Z/
Calhoun IL-Greene IL-Jersey IL-Macoupin IL-Montgomery IL-Pike IL-
Including the cities of Litchfield and Pittsfield
704 PM CDT Thu Apr 9 2020

...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 9 AM CDT
FRIDAY...
...WIND ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 31 expected.

* WHERE...Montgomery IL, Calhoun IL, Jersey IL, Pike IL, Greene 
  IL and Macoupin IL Counties.

* WHEN...From 2 AM to 9 AM CDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other 
  sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor 
  plumbing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent
freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should
be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have
in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-
ground pipes to protect them from freezing.

&&

$$

ILZ095-096-MOZ018-019-026-027-100115-
/O.EXP.KLSX.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-200410T0000Z/
Adams IL-Brown IL-Knox MO-Lewis MO-Marion MO-Shelby MO-
Including the cities of Hannibal, Mount Sterling, and Quincy
704 PM CDT Thu Apr 9 2020

...WIND ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

Winds will continue to slowly decrease in speed through the
evening hours.

$$

MOZ034>036-041-042-047>052-059-060-062-072-073-101215-
/O.CON.KLSX.FZ.W.0001.200410T0700Z-200410T1400Z/
Audrain MO-Boone MO-Callaway MO-Cole MO-Crawford MO-Franklin MO-
Gasconade MO-Lincoln MO-Moniteau MO-Monroe MO-Montgomery MO-
Osage MO-Pike MO-Ralls MO-Warren MO-Washington MO-
Including the cities of Bowling Green, Columbia, Fulton, 
Jefferson City, Mexico, Sullivan, Union, and Washington
704 PM CDT Thu Apr 9 2020

...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 9 AM CDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 30 expected.

* WHERE...Portions of central, east central and northeast 
  Missouri.

* WHEN...From 2 AM to 9 AM CDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other 
  sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor 
  plumbing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent
freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should
be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have
in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-
ground pipes to protect them from freezing.

&&

$$

Britt

The office that day

Everything else NWS St. Louis, MO issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Apr 8, 7:00 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLSXBond, Fayette, Montgomery45 min
Apr 8, 7:32 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLSXFayette, Marion43 min
Apr 8, 7:55 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLSXClinton, Marion, Washington29 min
Apr 9, 3:53 AM CDTFreeze WarningLSXCalhoun, Greene, Jersey, Macoupin, Montgomery, Pike29 hr
Apr 8, 7:13 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLSXFranklin, Jefferson, Saint Charles, Saint Louis14 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.