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Wind Advisory 1, NWS Melbourne, FL

January 21, 2020Volusia County, Florida

NWS Melbourne, FL issued this wind advisory at Jan 21, 2020, 7:02 PM EST for Volusia County, Florida. It was in force for 24 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jan 21, 2020, 7:02 PM EST (00:02 UTC)
Expired
Jan 22, 2020, 7:00 PM EST
In force
24 hr
Issued by
NWS Melbourne, FL

County Volusia County, FL

The radar

The Melbourne radar (KMLB), 116 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 00:05 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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The nearest sounding before it

Cape Canaveral, FL (KXMR), launched 00:00Z, 0.0 hours before the alert went out and 91 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, Cape Canaveral, FL at 00:00Z on 2020-01-22Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 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, Cape Canaveral, FL at 00:00Z on 2020-01-22The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -92 square meters per square second.1939587897117136Sfc1 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
1014 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
74 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-92 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
295 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

699 
WWUS72 KMLB 220002
NPWMLB

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
702 PM EST Tue Jan 21 2020

FLZ047-054-059-064-141-147-221500-
/O.EXP.KMLB.LW.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-200122T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KMLB.WI.Y.0001.200122T0002Z-200122T1500Z/
Southern Brevard-Indian River-St. Lucie-Martin-Coastal Volusia-
Northern Brevard-
Including the cities of Melbourne, Palm Bay, Rockledge, 
Sebastian, Vero Beach, Port Saint Lucie, Fort Pierce, Hobe Sound,
Jensen Beach, Port Salerno, Stuart, Daytona Beach, 
New Smyrna Beach, Ormond Beach, Cocoa, and Titusville
702 PM EST Tue Jan 21 2020

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Northerly winds will increase to 20 to 25 mph along the
  east cost overnight with wind gusts to 35 to 40 mph possible
  along the immediate coast and beaches through the overnight
  hours as low pressure deepens offshore from east central
  Florida.

* WHERE...Coastal Volusia, Brevard, Indian River, St. Lucie, and
  Martin Counties.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Wednesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

FLZ041-044-144-221300-
/O.CON.KMLB.FZ.W.0001.200122T0600Z-200122T1300Z/
Inland Volusia-Northern Lake-Southern Lake-
Including the cities of Debary, Deland, Deltona, Eustis, 
Mount Dora, Leesburg, Tavares, Clermont, Mascotte, and Groveland
702 PM EST Tue Jan 21 2020

...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 8 AM EST
WEDNESDAY...

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

* WHERE...Inland Volusia, Northern Lake and Southern Lake 
  Counties.

* WHEN...From 1 AM to 8 AM EST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Freeze conditions will kill crops and other sensitive
  vegetation.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Freeze Warning means sub-freezing temperatures are imminent or 
highly likely. These conditions will kill crops and other 
sensitive vegetation. Take steps now to protect tender plants 
from the cold. Bring pets indoors to stay warm.

&&

$$

Volkmer
2 follow-up statements
821 
WWUS72 KMLB 220831
NPWMLB

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
331 AM EST Wed Jan 22 2020

FLZ041-044-144-230000-
/O.NEW.KMLB.LW.Y.0008.200122T1100Z-200123T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMLB.FZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-200122T1300Z/
Inland Volusia-Northern Lake-Southern Lake-
Including the cities of Debary, Deland, Deltona, Eustis, 
Mount Dora, Leesburg, Tavares, Clermont, Mascotte, and Groveland
331 AM EST Wed Jan 22 2020

...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EST THIS MORNING...
...LAKE WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low
  as 30 degrees are still possible through sunrise. For the Lake
  Wind Advisory, north winds 15 to 20 mph expected.

* WHERE...Inland Volusia, Northern Lake and Southern Lake 
  Counties.

* WHEN...For the Freeze Warning, until 8 AM EST this morning. For
  the Lake Wind Advisory, in effect until 7 PM EST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create
  hazardous conditions for small craft. Freeze conditions will
  kill crops, other sensitive vegetation.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Boaters on area lakes should use extra caution since strong winds
and rough waves can overturn small craft.

A Freeze Warning means sub-freezing temperatures are imminent or 
highly likely. 

&&

$$

FLZ045-046-053-058-230000-
/O.NEW.KMLB.LW.Y.0008.200122T1100Z-200123T0000Z/
Orange-Seminole-Osceola-Okeechobee-
Including the cities of Apopka, Maitland, Orlando, Winter Park, 
Union Park, Altamonte Springs, Casselberry, Oviedo, Sanford, 
Winter Springs, Celebration, Kissimmee, Saint Cloud, Basinger, 
Fort Drum, and Okeechobee
331 AM EST Wed Jan 22 2020

...LAKE WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 20 mph expected.

* WHERE...Orange, Seminole, Osceola and Okeechobee Counties.

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

* IMPACTS...Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create
  hazardous conditions for small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Boaters on area lakes should use extra caution since strong winds
and rough waves can overturn small craft.

&&

$$

FLZ047-054-059-064-141-147-230000-
/O.EXT.KMLB.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-200123T0000Z/
Southern Brevard-Indian River-St. Lucie-Martin-Coastal Volusia-
Northern Brevard-
Including the cities of Melbourne, Palm Bay, Rockledge, 
Sebastian, Vero Beach, Port Saint Lucie, Fort Pierce, Hobe Sound,
Jensen Beach, Port Salerno, Stuart, Daytona Beach, 
New Smyrna Beach, Ormond Beach, Cocoa, and Titusville
331 AM EST Wed Jan 22 2020

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northerly winds 20 to 25 mph are possible today along the
  barrier islands and coastal areas of east central Florida with 
  wind gusts to 30 mph. West of I-95, north winds of 15 to 20 mph 
  are expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Volusia, Brevard, Indian River, St. Lucie, and 
  Martin Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST 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.

&&

$$

KN
818 
WWUS72 KMLB 221308
NPWMLB

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
808 AM EST Wed Jan 22 2020

FLZ041-044-144-230000-
/O.EXP.KMLB.FZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-200122T1300Z/
/O.CON.KMLB.LW.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-200123T0000Z/
Inland Volusia-Northern Lake-Southern Lake-
Including the cities of Debary, Deland, Deltona, Eustis, 
Mount Dora, Leesburg, Tavares, Clermont, Mascotte, and Groveland
808 AM EST Wed Jan 22 2020

...LAKE WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING...
...FREEZE WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

* WHAT...North to northwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts 25 to 
  30 mph expected.

* WHERE...Southern Lake, Inland Volusia and Northern Lake 
  Counties.

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

* IMPACTS...Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will 
  create hazardous conditions for small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Boaters on area lakes should use extra caution since strong winds
and rough waves can overturn small craft.

&&

$$

FLZ047-054-059-064-141-147-230000-
/O.CON.KMLB.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-200123T0000Z/
Southern Brevard-Indian River-St. Lucie-Martin-Coastal Volusia-
Northern Brevard-
Including the cities of Melbourne, Palm Bay, Rockledge, 
Sebastian, Vero Beach, Port Saint Lucie, Fort Pierce, Hobe Sound,
Jensen Beach, Port Salerno, Stuart, Daytona Beach, 
New Smyrna Beach, Ormond Beach, Cocoa, and Titusville
808 AM EST Wed Jan 22 2020

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

* WHAT...North to northwest winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35
  to 40 mph are expected directly along the coast and barrier
  islands. West of I-95, north winds of 15 to 20 mph are expected
  with gusts to 25 to 30 mph.

* WHERE...Martin, Coastal Volusia, Northern Brevard, Southern 
  Brevard, St. Lucie and Indian River Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST 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.

&&

$$

FLZ045-046-053-058-230000-
/O.CON.KMLB.LW.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-200123T0000Z/
Orange-Seminole-Osceola-Okeechobee-
Including the cities of Apopka, Maitland, Orlando, Winter Park, 
Union Park, Altamonte Springs, Casselberry, Oviedo, Sanford, 
Winter Springs, Celebration, Kissimmee, Saint Cloud, Basinger, 
Fort Drum, and Okeechobee
808 AM EST Wed Jan 22 2020

...LAKE WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...North to northwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts 25 to 
  30 mph expected.

* WHERE...Okeechobee, Osceola, Seminole and Orange Counties.

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

* IMPACTS...Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will 
  create hazardous conditions for small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Boaters on area lakes should use extra caution since strong winds
and rough waves can overturn small craft.

&&

$$

The office that day

Everything else NWS Melbourne, FL issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jan 21, 7:14 PM ESTHigh Surf AdvisoryMLBVolusia63 hr
Jan 22, 3:29 AM ESTRip Current StatementMLBVolusia16 hr
Jan 22, 3:31 AM ESTLake Wind AdvisoryMLBLake, Okeechobee, Orange, Osceola, Seminole, Volusia15 hr
Jan 22, 3:50 AM ESTSmall Craft AdvisoryMLB4 days

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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.