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Wind Advisory 14, NWS Twin Cities, MN

November 14, 202037 counties in Minnesota; 5 counties in Wisconsin

NWS Twin Cities, MN issued this wind advisory at Nov 14, 2020, 2:18 PM CST for 37 counties in Minnesota; 5 counties in Wisconsin. It took effect at Nov 15, 2020, 3:00 AM CST. It was in force for 12 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Nov 14, 2020, 2:18 PM CST (20:18 UTC)
In effect from
Nov 15, 2020, 3:00 AM CST
Expired
Nov 15, 2020, 3:00 PM CST
In force
12 hr
Issued by
NWS Twin Cities, MN
All 42 counties

Anoka County, MN, Benton County, MN, Blue Earth County, MN, Brown County, MN, Carver County, MN, Chippewa County, MN, Dakota County, MN, Douglas County, MN, Faribault County, MN, Freeborn County, MN, Goodhue County, MN, Hennepin County, MN, Kandiyohi County, MN, Lac qui Parle County, MN, Le Sueur County, MN, Martin County, MN, McLeod County, MN, Meeker County, MN, Nicollet County, MN, Pope County, MN, Ramsey County, MN, Redwood County, MN, Renville County, MN, Rice County, MN, Scott County, MN, Sherburne County, MN, Sibley County, MN, Stearns County, MN, Steele County, MN, Stevens County, MN, Swift County, MN, Todd County, MN, Waseca County, MN, Washington County, MN, Watonwan County, MN, Wright County, MN, Yellow Medicine County, MN, Dunn County, WI, Eau Claire County, WI, Pepin County, WI, Pierce County, WI, Saint Croix County, WI

The radar

The Minneapolis radar (KMPX), 37 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:17 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

Minneapolis, MN (KMPX), launched 12:00Z, 8.3 hours before the alert went out and 34 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, Minneapolis, MN at 12:00Z on 2020-11-14Temperature 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, Minneapolis, MN at 12:00Z on 2020-11-14The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 297 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
1524 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
43 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
297 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
319 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

235 
WWUS73 KMPX 142018
NPWMPX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
218 PM CST Sat Nov 14 2020

MNZ041-042-047>051-054>059-064>069-073>077-082>085-091>093-150430-
/O.NEW.KMPX.WI.Y.0014.201115T0900Z-201115T2100Z/
Douglas-Todd-Stevens-Pope-Stearns-Benton-Sherburne-Lac Qui Parle-
Swift-Chippewa-Kandiyohi-Meeker-Wright-Yellow Medicine-Renville-
McLeod-Sibley-Carver-Scott-Redwood-Brown-Nicollet-Le Sueur-Rice-
Watonwan-Blue Earth-Waseca-Steele-Martin-Faribault-Freeborn-
Including the cities of Alexandria, Long Prairie, Morris, 
Glenwood, St Cloud, Sauk Rapids, Elk River, Madison, Benson, 
Montevideo, Willmar, Litchfield, Monticello, Granite Falls, 
Olivia, Hutchinson, Gaylord, Chanhassen, Chaska, Victoria, 
Shakopee, Redwood Falls, New Ulm, St Peter, Le Sueur, Faribault, 
St James, Mankato, Waseca, Owatonna, Fairmont, Blue Earth, 
and Albert Lea
218 PM CST Sat Nov 14 2020

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 3 PM CST SUNDAY...

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

* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, south central, 
  southwest and west central Minnesota.

* WHEN...From 3 AM to 3 PM CST Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

MNZ060>063-070-078-WIZ023>026-028-150430-
/O.NEW.KMPX.WI.Y.0014.201115T1200Z-201116T0000Z/
Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-Washington-Dakota-Goodhue-St. Croix-Pierce-
Dunn-Pepin-Eau Claire-
Including the cities of Minneapolis, Blaine, St Paul, Stillwater,
Hastings, Red Wing, Hudson, River Falls, Menomonie, Durand, 
and Eau Claire
218 PM CST Sat Nov 14 2020

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM CST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...West winds near 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected.

* WHERE...Portions of west central Wisconsin and east central 
  and southeast Minnesota.

* WHEN...From 6 AM to 6 PM CST Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$
4 follow-up statements
222 
WWUS73 KMPX 150308
NPWMPX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
908 PM CST Sat Nov 14 2020

MNZ041-042-047>051-054>059-064>069-073>077-082>085-091>093-151200-
/O.CON.KMPX.WI.Y.0014.201115T0900Z-201115T2100Z/
Douglas-Todd-Stevens-Pope-Stearns-Benton-Sherburne-Lac Qui Parle-
Swift-Chippewa-Kandiyohi-Meeker-Wright-Yellow Medicine-Renville-
McLeod-Sibley-Carver-Scott-Redwood-Brown-Nicollet-Le Sueur-Rice-
Watonwan-Blue Earth-Waseca-Steele-Martin-Faribault-Freeborn-
Including the cities of Alexandria, Long Prairie, Morris, 
Glenwood, St Cloud, Sauk Rapids, Elk River, Madison, Benson, 
Montevideo, Willmar, Litchfield, Monticello, Granite Falls, 
Olivia, Hutchinson, Gaylord, Chanhassen, Chaska, Victoria, 
Shakopee, Redwood Falls, New Ulm, St Peter, Le Sueur, Faribault, 
St James, Mankato, Waseca, Owatonna, Fairmont, Blue Earth, 
and Albert Lea
908 PM CST Sat Nov 14 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 3 PM CST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, south central, 
  southwest and west central Minnesota.

* WHEN...From 3 AM to 3 PM CST Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

MNZ060>063-070-078-WIZ023>026-028-151200-
/O.CON.KMPX.WI.Y.0014.201115T1200Z-201116T0000Z/
Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-Washington-Dakota-Goodhue-St. Croix-Pierce-
Dunn-Pepin-Eau Claire-
Including the cities of Minneapolis, Blaine, St Paul, Stillwater,
Hastings, Red Wing, Hudson, River Falls, Menomonie, Durand, 
and Eau Claire
908 PM CST Sat Nov 14 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM CST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...West winds around 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of west central Wisconsin and east central 
  and southeast Minnesota.

* WHEN...From 6 AM to 6 PM CST Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$
136 
WWUS73 KMPX 150928
NPWMPX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
328 AM CST Sun Nov 15 2020

MNZ041-042-047>051-054>059-064>069-073>077-082>085-091>093-151730-
/O.CON.KMPX.WI.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-201115T2100Z/
Douglas-Todd-Stevens-Pope-Stearns-Benton-Sherburne-Lac Qui Parle-
Swift-Chippewa-Kandiyohi-Meeker-Wright-Yellow Medicine-Renville-
McLeod-Sibley-Carver-Scott-Redwood-Brown-Nicollet-Le Sueur-Rice-
Watonwan-Blue Earth-Waseca-Steele-Martin-Faribault-Freeborn-
Including the cities of Alexandria, Long Prairie, Morris, 
Glenwood, St Cloud, Sauk Rapids, Elk River, Madison, Benson, 
Montevideo, Willmar, Litchfield, Monticello, Granite Falls, 
Olivia, Hutchinson, Gaylord, Chanhassen, Chaska, Victoria, 
Shakopee, Redwood Falls, New Ulm, St Peter, Le Sueur, Faribault, 
St James, Mankato, Waseca, Owatonna, Fairmont, Blue Earth, 
and Albert Lea
328 AM CST Sun Nov 15 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, south central, 
  southwest and west central Minnesota.

* WHEN...From 3 AM to 3 PM CST Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

MNZ060>063-070-078-WIZ023>026-028-151730-
/O.CON.KMPX.WI.Y.0014.201115T1200Z-201116T0000Z/
Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-Washington-Dakota-Goodhue-St. Croix-Pierce-
Dunn-Pepin-Eau Claire-
Including the cities of Minneapolis, Blaine, St Paul, Stillwater,
Hastings, Red Wing, Hudson, River Falls, Menomonie, Durand, 
and Eau Claire
328 AM CST Sun Nov 15 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds around 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of west central Wisconsin and east central 
  and southeast Minnesota.

* WHEN...From 6 AM to 6 PM CST Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

jrb
198 
WWUS73 KMPX 151749
NPWMPX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
1149 AM CST Sun Nov 15 2020

MNZ061-063-WIZ023>026-028-151900-
/O.CAN.KMPX.WI.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-201116T0000Z/
Anoka-Washington-St. Croix-Pierce-Dunn-Pepin-Eau Claire-
Including the cities of Blaine, Stillwater, Hudson, River Falls, 
Menomonie, Durand, and Eau Claire
1149 AM CST Sun Nov 15 2020

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Northwest winds have been and will continue to gust to around 35
mph, which is below wind advisory levels.

$$

MNZ041-042-047>051-054>059-064>069-073>077-082>085-091>093-152100-
/O.CON.KMPX.WI.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-201115T2100Z/
Douglas-Todd-Stevens-Pope-Stearns-Benton-Sherburne-Lac Qui Parle-
Swift-Chippewa-Kandiyohi-Meeker-Wright-Yellow Medicine-Renville-
McLeod-Sibley-Carver-Scott-Redwood-Brown-Nicollet-Le Sueur-Rice-
Watonwan-Blue Earth-Waseca-Steele-Martin-Faribault-Freeborn-
Including the cities of Alexandria, Long Prairie, Morris, 
Glenwood, St Cloud, Sauk Rapids, Elk River, Madison, Benson, 
Montevideo, Willmar, Litchfield, Monticello, Granite Falls, 
Olivia, Hutchinson, Gaylord, Chanhassen, Chaska, Victoria, 
Shakopee, Redwood Falls, New Ulm, St Peter, Le Sueur, Faribault, 
St James, Mankato, Waseca, Owatonna, Fairmont, Blue Earth, 
and Albert Lea
1149 AM CST Sun Nov 15 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, south central, 
  southwest and west central Minnesota.

* WHEN...From 3 AM to 3 PM CST Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

MNZ060-062-070-078-160000-
/O.CON.KMPX.WI.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-201116T0000Z/
Hennepin-Ramsey-Dakota-Goodhue-
Including the cities of Minneapolis, St Paul, Hastings, 
and Red Wing
1149 AM CST Sun Nov 15 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds around 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of west central Wisconsin and east central 
  and southeast Minnesota.

* WHEN...From 6 AM to 6 PM CST Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$
431 
WWUS73 KMPX 152049
NPWMPX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
249 PM CST Sun Nov 15 2020

MNZ060-062-070-078-152200-
/O.CAN.KMPX.WI.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-201116T0000Z/
Hennepin-Ramsey-Dakota-Goodhue-
Including the cities of Minneapolis, St Paul, Hastings, 
and Red Wing
249 PM CST Sun Nov 15 2020

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Wind gusts have fallen below 45 mph, therefore the wind advisory
has been canceled.

$$

MNZ041-042-047>051-054>059-064>069-073>077-082>085-091>093-152200-
/O.EXP.KMPX.WI.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-201115T2100Z/
Douglas-Todd-Stevens-Pope-Stearns-Benton-Sherburne-Lac Qui Parle-
Swift-Chippewa-Kandiyohi-Meeker-Wright-Yellow Medicine-Renville-
McLeod-Sibley-Carver-Scott-Redwood-Brown-Nicollet-Le Sueur-Rice-
Watonwan-Blue Earth-Waseca-Steele-Martin-Faribault-Freeborn-
Including the cities of Alexandria, Long Prairie, Morris, 
Glenwood, St Cloud, Sauk Rapids, Elk River, Madison, Benson, 
Montevideo, Willmar, Litchfield, Monticello, Granite Falls, 
Olivia, Hutchinson, Gaylord, Chanhassen, Chaska, Victoria, 
Shakopee, Redwood Falls, New Ulm, St Peter, Le Sueur, Faribault, 
St James, Mankato, Waseca, Owatonna, Fairmont, Blue Earth, 
and Albert Lea
249 PM CST Sun Nov 15 2020

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 3 PM CST THIS AFTERNOON...

Wind gusts have fallen below 45 mph, therefore the advisory will
be allowed to expire.

$$

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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.