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Wind Advisory 2, NWS Aberdeen, SD

February 21, 202118 counties in South Dakota

NWS Aberdeen, SD issued this wind advisory at Feb 21, 2021, 1:25 PM CST for 18 counties in South Dakota. It took effect at Feb 22, 2021, 9:00 AM CST. It was in force for 9 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Feb 21, 2021, 1:25 PM CST (19:25 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 22, 2021, 9:00 AM CST
Expired
Feb 22, 2021, 6:00 PM CST
In force
9 hr
Issued by
NWS Aberdeen, SD

Counties Brown County, SD, Buffalo County, SD, Campbell County, SD, Corson County, SD, Dewey County, SD, Edmunds County, SD, Faulk County, SD, Hand County, SD, Hughes County, SD, Hyde County, SD, Jones County, SD, Lyman County, SD, McPherson County, SD, Potter County, SD, Spink County, SD, Stanley County, SD, Sully County, SD, Walworth County, SD

The radar

The Aberdeen radar (KABR), 121 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 19:25 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, 7.4 hours before the alert went out and 106 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 2021-02-21Temperature 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 2021-02-21The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 2 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
1100 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
19 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
2 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
19 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

982 
WWUS73 KABR 211925
NPWABR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Aberdeen SD
125 PM CST Sun Feb 21 2021

SDZ003-004-009-015-016-033>035-045-048-220330-
/O.NEW.KABR.WI.Y.0002.210222T1800Z-210223T0000Z/
Corson-Campbell-Walworth-Dewey-Potter-Stanley-Sully-Hughes-Jones-
Lyman-
Including the cities of McIntosh, Herreid, Mobridge, Isabel, 
Gettysburg, Fort Pierre, Onida, Pierre, Murdo, and Kennebec
125 PM CST Sun Feb 21 2021 /1225 PM MST Sun Feb 21 2021/

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON CST /11 AM MST/ TO 6 PM CST
/5 PM MST/ MONDAY...

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

* WHERE...Corson, Campbell, Walworth, Dewey, Potter, Stanley, 
  Sully, Hughes, Jones and Lyman Counties.

* WHEN...From noon CST /11 AM MST/ to 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ Monday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. A 
  few power outages are possible.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
5 follow-up statements
195 
WWUS73 KABR 220236
NPWABR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Aberdeen SD
836 PM CST Sun Feb 21 2021

SDZ019>023-220900-
/O.NEW.KABR.FG.Y.0007.210222T0236Z-210222T0900Z/
Clark-Codington-Grant-Hamlin-Deuel-
Including the cities of Clark, Watertown, Milbank, Hayti, 
and Clear Lake
836 PM CST Sun Feb 21 2021

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM CST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Visibility less than a quarter mile in dense fog.

* WHERE...Clark, Codington, Grant, Hamlin and Deuel Counties.

* WHEN...Until 3 AM CST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to low visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of
distance ahead of you.

&&

$$

SDZ003-004-009-015-016-033>035-045-048-221045-
/O.CON.KABR.WI.Y.0002.210222T1800Z-210223T0000Z/
Corson-Campbell-Walworth-Dewey-Potter-Stanley-Sully-Hughes-Jones-
Lyman-
Including the cities of McIntosh, Herreid, Mobridge, Isabel, 
Gettysburg, Fort Pierre, Onida, Pierre, Murdo, and Kennebec
836 PM CST Sun Feb 21 2021 /736 PM MST Sun Feb 21 2021/

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON CST /11 AM MST/ TO
6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ MONDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Walworth, Corson, Potter, Campbell, Dewey, Sully, 
  Hughes, Jones, Stanley and Lyman Counties.

* WHEN...From noon CST /11 AM MST/ to 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ Monday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. A 
  few power outages are possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

Mohr
403 
WWUS73 KABR 220828
NPWABR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Aberdeen SD
228 AM CST Mon Feb 22 2021

SDZ019>023-220930-
/O.CAN.KABR.FG.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-210222T0900Z/
Clark-Codington-Grant-Hamlin-Deuel-
Including the cities of Clark, Watertown, Milbank, Hayti, 
and Clear Lake
228 AM CST Mon Feb 22 2021

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Visibility has improved across northeast and east central South
Dakota early this morning. Therefore, the advisory has been
cancelled.

$$

SDZ003-004-009-015-016-033>035-045-048-221630-
/O.CON.KABR.WI.Y.0002.210222T1800Z-210223T0000Z/
Corson-Campbell-Walworth-Dewey-Potter-Stanley-Sully-Hughes-Jones-
Lyman-
Including the cities of McIntosh, Herreid, Mobridge, Isabel, 
Gettysburg, Fort Pierre, Onida, Pierre, Murdo, and Kennebec
228 AM CST Mon Feb 22 2021 /128 AM MST Mon Feb 22 2021/

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON CST /11 AM MST/
TODAY TO 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Walworth, Corson, Potter, Campbell, Dewey, Sully, 
  Hughes, Jones, Stanley and Lyman Counties.

* WHEN...From noon CST /11 AM MST/ to 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ Monday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. A 
  few power outages are possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
793 
WWUS73 KABR 220954
NPWABR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Aberdeen SD
354 AM CST Mon Feb 22 2021

SDZ005-006-010-017-018-036-037-051-221800-
/O.EXA.KABR.WI.Y.0002.210222T1800Z-210223T0000Z/
McPherson-Brown-Edmunds-Faulk-Spink-Hyde-Hand-Buffalo-
Including the cities of Eureka, Aberdeen, Ipswich, Faulkton, 
Redfield, Highmore, Miller, and Fort Thompson
354 AM CST Mon Feb 22 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 6 PM CST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...McPherson, Brown, Edmunds, Faulk, Spink, Hyde, Hand 
  and Buffalo Counties.

* WHEN...From noon CST /11 AM MST/ to 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ Monday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. A few
  power outages are possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

SDZ003-004-009-015-016-033>035-045-048-221800-
/O.EXT.KABR.WI.Y.0002.210222T1500Z-210223T0000Z/
Corson-Campbell-Walworth-Dewey-Potter-Stanley-Sully-Hughes-Jones-
Lyman-
Including the cities of McIntosh, Herreid, Mobridge, Isabel, 
Gettysburg, Fort Pierre, Onida, Pierre, Murdo, and Kennebec
354 AM CST Mon Feb 22 2021 /254 AM MST Mon Feb 22 2021/

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM CST /8 AM MST/ THIS
MORNING TO 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Walworth, Corson, Potter, Campbell, Dewey, Sully, 
  Hughes, Jones, Stanley and Lyman Counties.

* WHEN...From 9 AM CST /8 AM MST/ this morning to 6 PM CST /5 PM 
  MST/ this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. A 
  few power outages are possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
858 
WWUS73 KABR 221610
NPWABR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Aberdeen SD
1010 AM CST Mon Feb 22 2021

SDZ003-004-009-015-016-033>035-045-048-230000-
/O.CON.KABR.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210223T0000Z/
Corson-Campbell-Walworth-Dewey-Potter-Stanley-Sully-Hughes-Jones-
Lyman-
Including the cities of McIntosh, Herreid, Mobridge, Isabel, 
Gettysburg, Fort Pierre, Onida, Pierre, Murdo, and Kennebec
1010 AM CST Mon Feb 22 2021 /910 AM MST Mon Feb 22 2021/

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.

* WHERE...Walworth, Jones, Corson, Potter, Campbell, Sully, 
  Hughes, Stanley, Dewey and Lyman Counties.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. A 
  few power outages are possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

SDZ005-006-010-017-018-036-037-051-230000-
/O.CON.KABR.WI.Y.0002.210222T1800Z-210223T0000Z/
McPherson-Brown-Edmunds-Faulk-Spink-Hyde-Hand-Buffalo-
Including the cities of Eureka, Aberdeen, Ipswich, Faulkton, 
Redfield, Highmore, Miller, and Fort Thompson
1010 AM CST Mon Feb 22 2021

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

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Spink, Buffalo, McPherson, Brown, Hyde, Hand, Edmunds 
  and Faulk Counties.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. A 
  few power outages are possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
029 
WWUS73 KABR 230002
NPWABR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Aberdeen SD
602 PM CST Mon Feb 22 2021

SDZ003>006-009-010-015>018-033>037-045-048-051-230115-
/O.EXP.KABR.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210223T0000Z/
Corson-Campbell-McPherson-Brown-Walworth-Edmunds-Dewey-Potter-
Faulk-Spink-Stanley-Sully-Hughes-Hyde-Hand-Jones-Lyman-Buffalo-
Including the cities of McIntosh, Herreid, Eureka, Aberdeen, 
Mobridge, Ipswich, Isabel, Gettysburg, Faulkton, Redfield, 
Fort Pierre, Onida, Pierre, Highmore, Miller, Murdo, Kennebec, 
and Fort Thompson
602 PM CST Mon Feb 22 2021 /502 PM MST Mon Feb 22 2021/

...WIND ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

Wind speeds have begun to diminish across the area, and will
continue to do so even further over the next few hours. Therefore,
with Wind Advisory has been allowed to expire.

$$

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The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Feb 20, 8:24 PM CSTWinter Weather AdvisoryABRBrown, Buffalo, Clark, Day, Edmunds, Faulk and 3 more7 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.