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Frost Advisory 2, NWS Aberdeen, SD

October 15, 202112 counties in South Dakota

NWS Aberdeen, SD issued this frost advisory at Oct 15, 2021, 11:38 AM CDT for 12 counties in South Dakota. It took effect at Oct 16, 2021, 12:00 AM CDT. It was in force for 9 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Oct 15, 2021, 11:38 AM CDT (16:38 UTC)
In effect from
Oct 16, 2021, 12:00 AM CDT
Expired
Oct 16, 2021, 9:29 AM CDT
In force
9 hr
Issued by
NWS Aberdeen, SD

Counties Buffalo County, SD, Deuel County, SD, Dewey County, SD, Grant County, SD, Hand County, SD, Hughes County, SD, Hyde County, SD, Jones County, SD, Lyman County, SD, Potter County, SD, Stanley County, SD, Sully County, SD

The radar

The Aberdeen radar (KABR), 129 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 16:39 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

Aberdeen, SD (KABR), launched 12:00Z, 4.6 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, Aberdeen, SD at 12:00Z on 2021-10-15Temperature 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, Aberdeen, SD at 12:00Z on 2021-10-15The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 60 square meters per square second.193958Sfc1 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
830 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
18 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
60 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
83 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

019 
WWUS73 KABR 151638
NPWABR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Aberdeen SD
1138 AM CDT Fri Oct 15 2021

MNZ039-046-SDZ003>011-017>020-022-160045-
/O.NEW.KABR.FZ.W.0002.211016T0500Z-211016T1500Z/
Traverse-Big Stone-Corson-Campbell-McPherson-Brown-Marshall-
Roberts-Walworth-Edmunds-Day-Faulk-Spink-Clark-Codington-Hamlin-
Including the cities of Wheaton, Ortonville, McIntosh, Herreid, 
Eureka, Aberdeen, Britton, Sisseton, Mobridge, Ipswich, Webster, 
Faulkton, Redfield, Clark, Watertown, and Hayti
1138 AM CDT Fri Oct 15 2021 /1038 AM MDT Fri Oct 15 2021/

...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT CDT /11 PM MDT/ TONIGHT
TO 10 AM CDT /9 AM MDT/ SATURDAY...

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

* WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast South Dakota 
  and west central Minnesota.

* WHEN...From midnight CDT /11 PM MDT/ tonight to 10 AM CDT /9 
  AM MDT/ Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$

SDZ015-016-021-023-033>037-045-048-051-160045-
/O.NEW.KABR.FR.Y.0002.211016T0500Z-211016T1500Z/
Dewey-Potter-Grant-Deuel-Stanley-Sully-Hughes-Hyde-Hand-Jones-
Lyman-Buffalo-
Including the cities of Isabel, Gettysburg, Milbank, Clear Lake, 
Fort Pierre, Onida, Pierre, Highmore, Miller, Murdo, Kennebec, 
and Fort Thompson
1138 AM CDT Fri Oct 15 2021 /1038 AM MDT Fri Oct 15 2021/

...FROST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT CDT /11 PM MDT/ TONIGHT
TO 10 AM CDT /9 AM MDT/ SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 32 will result in frost 
  formation.

* WHERE...Portions of central, north central and northeast South 
  Dakota.

* WHEN...From midnight CDT /11 PM MDT/ tonight to 10 AM CDT /9 
  AM MDT/ Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Frost could kill sensitive outdoor vegetation if 
  left uncovered.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

&&

$$

Dorn
3 follow-up statements
918 
WWUS73 KABR 152354
NPWABR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Aberdeen SD
654 PM CDT Fri Oct 15 2021

MNZ039-046-SDZ003>011-017>020-022-160900-
/O.CON.KABR.FZ.W.0002.211016T0500Z-211016T1500Z/
Traverse-Big Stone-Corson-Campbell-McPherson-Brown-Marshall-
Roberts-Walworth-Edmunds-Day-Faulk-Spink-Clark-Codington-Hamlin-
Including the cities of Wheaton, Ortonville, McIntosh, Herreid, 
Eureka, Aberdeen, Britton, Sisseton, Mobridge, Ipswich, Webster, 
Faulkton, Redfield, Clark, Watertown, and Hayti
654 PM CDT Fri Oct 15 2021 /554 PM MDT Fri Oct 15 2021/

...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT CDT /11 PM MDT/
TONIGHT TO 10 AM CDT /9 AM MDT/ SATURDAY...

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

* WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast South Dakota 
  and west central Minnesota.

* WHEN...From midnight CDT /11 PM MDT/ tonight to 10 AM CDT /9 
  AM MDT/ Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$

SDZ015-016-021-023-033>037-045-048-051-160900-
/O.CON.KABR.FR.Y.0002.211016T0500Z-211016T1500Z/
Dewey-Potter-Grant-Deuel-Stanley-Sully-Hughes-Hyde-Hand-Jones-
Lyman-Buffalo-
Including the cities of Isabel, Gettysburg, Milbank, Clear Lake, 
Fort Pierre, Onida, Pierre, Highmore, Miller, Murdo, Kennebec, 
and Fort Thompson
654 PM CDT Fri Oct 15 2021 /554 PM MDT Fri Oct 15 2021/

...FROST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT CDT /11 PM MDT/
TONIGHT TO 10 AM CDT /9 AM MDT/ SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 32 will result in frost 
  formation.

* WHERE...Portions of central, north central and northeast South 
  Dakota.

* WHEN...From midnight CDT /11 PM MDT/ tonight to 10 AM CDT /9 
  AM MDT/ Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Frost could kill sensitive outdoor vegetation if 
  left uncovered.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

&&

$$

Mohr
963 
WWUS73 KABR 160740
NPWABR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Aberdeen SD
240 AM CDT Sat Oct 16 2021

MNZ039-046-SDZ003>011-017>020-022-161500-
/O.CON.KABR.FZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-211016T1500Z/
Traverse-Big Stone-Corson-Campbell-McPherson-Brown-Marshall-
Roberts-Walworth-Edmunds-Day-Faulk-Spink-Clark-Codington-Hamlin-
Including the cities of Wheaton, Ortonville, McIntosh, Herreid, 
Eureka, Aberdeen, Britton, Sisseton, Mobridge, Ipswich, Webster, 
Faulkton, Redfield, Clark, Watertown, and Hayti
240 AM CDT Sat Oct 16 2021 /140 AM MDT Sat Oct 16 2021/

...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CDT /9 AM MDT/
THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 28.

* WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast South Dakota 
  and west central Minnesota.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM CDT /9 AM MDT/ this morning.

* 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.

&&

$$

SDZ015-016-021-023-033>037-045-048-051-161500-
/O.CON.KABR.FR.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-211016T1500Z/
Dewey-Potter-Grant-Deuel-Stanley-Sully-Hughes-Hyde-Hand-Jones-
Lyman-Buffalo-
Including the cities of Isabel, Gettysburg, Milbank, Clear Lake, 
Fort Pierre, Onida, Pierre, Highmore, Miller, Murdo, Kennebec, 
and Fort Thompson
240 AM CDT Sat Oct 16 2021 /140 AM MDT Sat Oct 16 2021/

...FROST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CDT /9 AM MDT/
THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 32 will result in frost 
  formation.

* WHERE...Portions of central, north central and northeast South 
  Dakota.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM CDT /9 AM MDT/ this morning.

* IMPACTS...Frost could kill sensitive outdoor vegetation if 
  left uncovered.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

&&

$$

KF
762 
WWUS73 KABR 161429
NPWABR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Aberdeen SD
929 AM CDT Sat Oct 16 2021

MNZ039-046-SDZ003>011-017>020-022-161530-
/O.CAN.KABR.FZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-211016T1500Z/
Traverse-Big Stone-Corson-Campbell-McPherson-Brown-Marshall-
Roberts-Walworth-Edmunds-Day-Faulk-Spink-Clark-Codington-Hamlin-
Including the cities of Wheaton, Ortonville, McIntosh, Herreid, 
Eureka, Aberdeen, Britton, Sisseton, Mobridge, Ipswich, Webster, 
Faulkton, Redfield, Clark, Watertown, and Hayti
929 AM CDT Sat Oct 16 2021 /829 AM MDT Sat Oct 16 2021/

...FREEZE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

Morning sunshine is helping lift temperatures back above freezing.

$$

SDZ015-016-021-023-033>037-045-048-051-161530-
/O.CAN.KABR.FR.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-211016T1500Z/
Dewey-Potter-Grant-Deuel-Stanley-Sully-Hughes-Hyde-Hand-Jones-
Lyman-Buffalo-
Including the cities of Isabel, Gettysburg, Milbank, Clear Lake, 
Fort Pierre, Onida, Pierre, Highmore, Miller, Murdo, Kennebec, 
and Fort Thompson
929 AM CDT Sat Oct 16 2021 /829 AM MDT Sat Oct 16 2021/

...FROST ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

The potential for frost has passed.

$$

Dorn

The office that day

Everything else NWS Aberdeen, SD issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Oct 15, 11:38 AM CDTFreeze WarningABRBrown, Campbell, Clark, Codington, Corson, Day and 8 more22 hr

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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.