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Wind Advisory 3, NWS St. Louis, MO

April 12, 202029 counties in Missouri; 17 counties in Illinois

NWS St. Louis, MO issued this wind advisory at Apr 12, 2020, 3:15 AM CDT for 29 counties in Missouri; 17 counties in Illinois. It took effect at Apr 12, 2020, 8:00 PM CDT. It was in force for 14 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Apr 12, 2020, 3:15 AM CDT (08:15 UTC)
In effect from
Apr 12, 2020, 8:00 PM CDT
Expired
Apr 13, 2020, 9:48 AM CDT
In force
14 hr
Issued by
NWS St. Louis, MO
All 46 counties

Adams County, IL, Bond County, IL, Brown County, IL, Calhoun County, IL, Clinton County, IL, Fayette County, IL, Greene County, IL, Jersey County, IL, Macoupin County, IL, Madison County, IL, Marion County, IL, Monroe County, IL, Montgomery County, IL, Pike County, IL, Randolph County, IL, Saint Clair County, IL, Washington County, IL, Audrain County, MO, Boone County, MO, Callaway County, MO, City of Saint Louis, MO, Cole County, MO, Crawford County, MO, Franklin County, MO, Gasconade County, MO, Iron County, MO, Jefferson County, MO, Knox County, MO, Lewis County, MO, Lincoln County, MO, Madison County, MO, Marion County, MO, Moniteau County, MO, Monroe County, MO, Montgomery County, MO, Osage County, MO, Pike County, MO, Ralls County, MO, Reynolds County, MO, Saint Charles County, MO, Saint Francois County, MO, Saint Louis County, MO, Sainte Genevieve County, MO, Shelby County, MO, Warren County, MO, Washington County, MO

The radar

The St Louis radar (KLSX), 18 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 08:18 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, 8.3 hours before the alert went out and 241 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 2020-04-12Temperature 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 2020-04-12The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 261 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
1002 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
44 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
261 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
396 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

658 
WWUS73 KLSX 120815
NPWLSX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Saint Louis MO
315 AM CDT Sun Apr 12 2020

MOZ034>036-041-042-047>051-059-072-122200-
/O.NEW.KLSX.FZ.W.0002.200413T0600Z-200413T1400Z/
/O.NEW.KLSX.WI.Y.0003.200413T0100Z-200413T1700Z/
Audrain MO-Boone MO-Callaway MO-Cole MO-Crawford MO-Gasconade MO-
Moniteau MO-Monroe MO-Montgomery MO-Osage MO-Pike MO-Ralls MO-
Including the cities of Bowling Green, Columbia, Fulton, 
Jefferson City, and Mexico
315 AM CDT Sun Apr 12 2020

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON CDT
MONDAY...
...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 9 AM CDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low
  as 28 expected. For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 20 to 30 
  mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Freeze Warning, from 1 AM to 9 AM CDT Monday. 
  For the Wind Advisory, from 8 PM this evening to noon CDT 
  Monday.

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

&&

$$

ILZ095>097-MOZ018-019-026-027-052-060-062-122200-
/O.NEW.KLSX.WI.Y.0003.200413T0100Z-200413T1700Z/
Adams IL-Brown IL-Franklin MO-Knox MO-Lewis MO-Lincoln MO-
Marion MO-Pike IL-Shelby MO-Warren MO-
Including the cities of Hannibal, Mount Sterling, Pittsfield, 
Quincy, Sullivan, Union, and Washington
315 AM CDT Sun Apr 12 2020

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON CDT
MONDAY...

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

* WHERE...In Missouri, Knox MO, Lewis MO, Shelby MO, Marion MO, 
  Lincoln MO, Warren MO and Franklin MO Counties. In Illinois, 
  Adams IL, Brown IL and Pike IL Counties.

* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to noon CDT Monday.

* 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.

&&

$$

ILZ058>060-064-065-069-070-074-079-098>102-MOZ061-063>065-073>075-
084-085-099-122200-
/O.NEW.KLSX.WI.Y.0003.200413T0500Z-200413T1700Z/
Bond IL-Calhoun IL-Clinton IL-Fayette IL-Greene IL-Iron MO-
Jefferson MO-Jersey IL-Macoupin IL-Madison IL-Madison MO-
Marion IL-Monroe IL-Montgomery IL-Randolph IL-Reynolds MO-
Saint Charles MO-Saint Clair IL-Saint Francois MO-
Saint Louis City MO-Saint Louis MO-Sainte Genevieve MO-
Washington IL-Washington MO-
Including the cities of Alton, Belleville, Cahokia, Centralia, 
Chester, Edwardsville, Farmington, Litchfield, Saint Charles, 
Saint Louis, Salem, Sparta, and Vandalia
315 AM CDT Sun Apr 12 2020

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO NOON CDT
MONDAY...

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

* WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Missouri and 
  south central and southwest Illinois.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to noon CDT Monday.

* 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.

&&

$$

TES
4 follow-up statements
949 
WWUS73 KLSX 121954
NPWLSX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Saint Louis MO
254 PM CDT Sun Apr 12 2020

MOZ034>036-041-042-047>051-059-072-130800-
/O.CON.KLSX.FZ.W.0002.200413T0600Z-200413T1400Z/
/O.CON.KLSX.WI.Y.0003.200413T0100Z-200413T1700Z/
Audrain MO-Boone MO-Callaway MO-Cole MO-Crawford MO-Gasconade MO-
Moniteau MO-Monroe MO-Montgomery MO-Osage MO-Pike MO-Ralls MO-
Including the cities of Bowling Green, Columbia, Fulton, 
Jefferson City, and Mexico
254 PM CDT Sun Apr 12 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON
CDT MONDAY...
...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 9 AM CDT
MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as 
  low as 28 expected. For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 20 
  to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Freeze Warning, from 1 AM to 9 AM CDT Monday. 
  For the Wind Advisory, from 8 PM this evening to noon CDT 
  Monday.

* 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.

&&

$$

ILZ095>097-MOZ018-019-026-027-052-060-062-130800-
/O.CON.KLSX.WI.Y.0003.200413T0100Z-200413T1700Z/
Adams IL-Brown IL-Franklin MO-Knox MO-Lewis MO-Lincoln MO-
Marion MO-Pike IL-Shelby MO-Warren MO-
Including the cities of Hannibal, Mount Sterling, Pittsfield, 
Quincy, Sullivan, Union, and Washington
254 PM CDT Sun Apr 12 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON
CDT MONDAY...

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

* WHERE...In Missouri, Knox MO, Lewis MO, Shelby MO, Marion MO, 
  Lincoln MO, Warren MO and Franklin MO Counties. In Illinois, 
  Adams IL, Brown IL and Pike IL Counties.

* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to noon CDT Monday.

* 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.

&&

$$

ILZ058>060-064-065-069-070-074-079-098>102-MOZ061-063>065-073>075-
084-085-099-130800-
/O.CON.KLSX.WI.Y.0003.200413T0500Z-200413T1700Z/
Bond IL-Calhoun IL-Clinton IL-Fayette IL-Greene IL-Iron MO-
Jefferson MO-Jersey IL-Macoupin IL-Madison IL-Madison MO-
Marion IL-Monroe IL-Montgomery IL-Randolph IL-Reynolds MO-
Saint Charles MO-Saint Clair IL-Saint Francois MO-
Saint Louis City MO-Saint Louis MO-Sainte Genevieve MO-
Washington IL-Washington MO-
Including the cities of Alton, Belleville, Cahokia, Centralia, 
Chester, Edwardsville, Farmington, Litchfield, Saint Charles, 
Saint Louis, Salem, Sparta, and Vandalia
254 PM CDT Sun Apr 12 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO NOON
CDT MONDAY...

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

* WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Missouri and 
  south central and southwest Illinois.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to noon CDT Monday.

* 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
318 
WWUS73 KLSX 130823
NPWLSX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Saint Louis MO
323 AM CDT Mon Apr 13 2020

MOZ034>036-041-042-047>051-059-072-131700-
/O.CON.KLSX.FZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-200413T1400Z/
/O.CON.KLSX.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-200413T1700Z/
Audrain MO-Boone MO-Callaway MO-Cole MO-Crawford MO-Gasconade MO-
Moniteau MO-Monroe MO-Montgomery MO-Osage MO-Pike MO-Ralls MO-
Including the cities of Bowling Green, Columbia, Fulton, 
Jefferson City, and Mexico
323 AM CDT Mon Apr 13 2020

...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CDT THIS MORNING...
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CDT TODAY...

* WHAT...For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low
  as 29. For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with
  gusts up to 40 to 45 mph.

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

* WHEN...For the Freeze Warning, until 9 AM CDT this morning. 
  For the Wind Advisory, until noon CDT today.

* 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.

&&

$$

ILZ095>097-MOZ018-019-026-027-052-060-062-131700-
/O.CON.KLSX.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-200413T1700Z/
Adams IL-Brown IL-Franklin MO-Knox MO-Lewis MO-Lincoln MO-
Marion MO-Pike IL-Shelby MO-Warren MO-
Including the cities of Hannibal, Mount Sterling, Pittsfield, 
Quincy, Sullivan, Union, and Washington
323 AM CDT Mon Apr 13 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CDT TODAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* WHERE...In Illinois, Adams IL, Brown IL and Pike IL Counties. 
  In Missouri, Lincoln MO, Lewis MO, Knox MO, Shelby MO, Marion 
  MO, Warren MO and Franklin MO Counties.

* WHEN...Until noon CDT today.

* 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.

&&

$$

ILZ058>060-064-065-069-070-074-079-098>102-MOZ061-063>065-073>075-
084-085-099-131700-
/O.CON.KLSX.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-200413T1700Z/
Bond IL-Calhoun IL-Clinton IL-Fayette IL-Greene IL-Iron MO-
Jefferson MO-Jersey IL-Macoupin IL-Madison IL-Madison MO-
Marion IL-Monroe IL-Montgomery IL-Randolph IL-Reynolds MO-
Saint Charles MO-Saint Clair IL-Saint Francois MO-
Saint Louis City MO-Saint Louis MO-Sainte Genevieve MO-
Washington IL-Washington MO-
Including the cities of Alton, Belleville, Cahokia, Centralia, 
Chester, Edwardsville, Farmington, Litchfield, Saint Charles, 
Saint Louis, Salem, Sparta, and Vandalia
323 AM CDT Mon Apr 13 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CDT TODAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Missouri and 
  south central and southwest Illinois.

* WHEN...Until noon CDT today.

* 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.

&&

$$

Gosselin
273 
WWUS73 KLSX 131355
NPWLSX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Saint Louis MO
855 AM CDT Mon Apr 13 2020

MOZ034>036-041-042-047>051-059-072-131700-
/O.EXP.KLSX.FZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-200413T1400Z/
/O.CON.KLSX.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-200413T1700Z/
Audrain MO-Boone MO-Callaway MO-Cole MO-Crawford MO-Gasconade MO-
Moniteau MO-Monroe MO-Montgomery MO-Osage MO-Pike MO-Ralls MO-
Including the cities of Bowling Green, Columbia, Fulton, 
Jefferson City, and Mexico
855 AM CDT Mon Apr 13 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CDT TODAY...
...FREEZE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 9 AM CDT THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.

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

* WHEN...Until noon CDT today.

* 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.

&&

$$

ILZ095>097-MOZ018-019-026-027-052-060-062-131700-
/O.CON.KLSX.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-200413T1700Z/
Adams IL-Brown IL-Franklin MO-Knox MO-Lewis MO-Lincoln MO-
Marion MO-Pike IL-Shelby MO-Warren MO-
Including the cities of Hannibal, Mount Sterling, Pittsfield, 
Quincy, Sullivan, Union, and Washington
855 AM CDT Mon Apr 13 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CDT TODAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds around 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

* WHERE...In Illinois, Adams IL, Brown IL and Pike IL Counties. 
  In Missouri, Lincoln MO, Lewis MO, Knox MO, Shelby MO, Marion 
  MO, Warren MO and Franklin MO Counties.

* WHEN...Until noon CDT today.

* 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.

&&

$$

ILZ058>060-064-065-069-070-074-079-098>102-MOZ061-063>065-073>075-
084-085-099-131700-
/O.CON.KLSX.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-200413T1700Z/
Bond IL-Calhoun IL-Clinton IL-Fayette IL-Greene IL-Iron MO-
Jefferson MO-Jersey IL-Macoupin IL-Madison IL-Madison MO-
Marion IL-Monroe IL-Montgomery IL-Randolph IL-Reynolds MO-
Saint Charles MO-Saint Clair IL-Saint Francois MO-
Saint Louis City MO-Saint Louis MO-Sainte Genevieve MO-
Washington IL-Washington MO-
Including the cities of Alton, Belleville, Cahokia, Centralia, 
Chester, Edwardsville, Farmington, Litchfield, Saint Charles, 
Saint Louis, Salem, Sparta, and Vandalia
855 AM CDT Mon Apr 13 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CDT TODAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Missouri and 
  south central and southwest Illinois.

* WHEN...Until noon CDT today.

* 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.

&&

$$

MRM
491 
WWUS73 KLSX 131448
NPWLSX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Saint Louis MO
948 AM CDT Mon Apr 13 2020

ILZ058>060-064-065-069-070-074-079-095>102-MOZ018-019-026-027-
034>036-041-042-047>052-059>065-072>075-084-085-099-131600-
/O.CAN.KLSX.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-200413T1700Z/
Adams IL-Audrain MO-Bond IL-Boone MO-Brown IL-Calhoun IL-
Callaway MO-Clinton IL-Cole MO-Crawford MO-Fayette IL-Franklin MO-
Gasconade MO-Greene IL-Iron MO-Jefferson MO-Jersey IL-Knox MO-
Lewis MO-Lincoln MO-Macoupin IL-Madison IL-Madison MO-Marion IL-
Marion MO-Moniteau MO-Monroe IL-Monroe MO-Montgomery IL-
Montgomery MO-Osage MO-Pike IL-Pike MO-Ralls MO-Randolph IL-
Reynolds MO-Saint Charles MO-Saint Clair IL-Saint Francois MO-
Saint Louis City MO-Saint Louis MO-Sainte Genevieve MO-Shelby MO-
Warren MO-Washington IL-Washington MO-
Including the cities of Alton, Belleville, Bowling Green, 
Cahokia, Centralia, Chester, Columbia, Edwardsville, Farmington, 
Fulton, Hannibal, Jefferson City, Litchfield, Mexico, 
Mount Sterling, Pittsfield, Quincy, Saint Charles, Saint Louis, 
Salem, Sparta, Sullivan, Union, Vandalia, and Washington
948 AM CDT Mon Apr 13 2020

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

While winds could still gust into the low 30s, winds have fallen
below criteria and so have cancelled the wind advisory.

$$

MRM

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Apr 12, 3:15 AM CDTFreeze WarningLSXAudrain, Boone, Callaway, Cole, Crawford, Gasconade and 6 more30 hr

Nearby

Wind Advisories in Missouri, 2020Wind Advisories in Illinois, 2020Every wind advisory in 2020

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.