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Freeze Warning 6, NWS Gaylord, MI
NWS Gaylord, MI issued this freeze warning at Apr 30, 2021, 4:18 AM EDT for Antrim County, Charlevoix County, Grand Traverse County, Michigan. It took effect at May 1, 2021, 12:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 6 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Apr 30, 2021, 4:18 AM EDT (08:18 UTC)
- In effect from
- May 1, 2021, 12:00 AM EDT
- Expired
- May 1, 2021, 6:00 AM EDT
- In force
- 6 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Gaylord, MI
Counties Antrim County, MI, Charlevoix County, MI, Grand Traverse County, MI
The nearest sounding before it
Green Bay/Straub, WI (KGRB), launched 00:00Z, 8.3 hours before the alert went out and 227 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.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1415 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 34 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- -8 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 31 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- -0.1
The text
As transmitted.
491 WWUS73 KAPX 300818 NPWAPX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Gaylord MI 418 AM EDT Fri Apr 30 2021 MIZ021-026-099-301630- /O.NEW.KAPX.FZ.W.0006.210501T0400Z-210501T1000Z/ Antrim-Grand Traverse-Charlevoix- Including the cities of Mancelona, Traverse City, and Charlevoix 418 AM EDT Fri Apr 30 2021 ...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 6 AM EDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 31 expected. * WHERE...Antrim, Grand Traverse and Charlevoix Counties. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 6 AM EDT 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. && $$
5 follow-up statements
573 WWUS73 KAPX 301333 NPWAPX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Gaylord MI 933 AM EDT Fri Apr 30 2021 MIZ021-026-099-010015- /O.CON.KAPX.FZ.W.0006.210501T0400Z-210501T1000Z/ Antrim-Grand Traverse-Charlevoix- Including the cities of Mancelona, Traverse City, and Charlevoix 933 AM EDT Fri Apr 30 2021 ...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 6 AM EDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 32 expected. * WHERE...Antrim, Grand Traverse and Charlevoix Counties. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 6 AM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above- ground pipes to protect them from freezing. && $$ MIZ087-088-302000- /O.NEW.KAPX.WI.Y.0002.210430T1333Z-210430T2000Z/ Central Chippewa-Southeast Chippewa- Including the cities of Sault Ste. Marie, Brimley, Kinross, Sugar Island, Detour Village, Goetzville, and Drummond Island 933 AM EDT Fri Apr 30 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with a few gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Central and Southeast Chippewa County. * WHEN...Until 4 PM EDT this afternoon. * 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. && $$ MIZ018-024-302000- /O.NEW.KAPX.WI.Y.0002.210430T1333Z-210430T2000Z/ Presque Isle-Alpena- Including the cities of Rogers City and Alpena 933 AM EDT Fri Apr 30 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * WHERE...Presque Isle and Alpena Counties. * WHEN...Until 4 PM EDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ JZ
623 WWUS73 KAPX 301906 NPWAPX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Gaylord MI 306 PM EDT Fri Apr 30 2021 MIZ021-026-099-010315- /O.CON.KAPX.FZ.W.0006.210501T0400Z-210501T1000Z/ Antrim-Grand Traverse-Charlevoix- Including the cities of Mancelona, Traverse City, and Charlevoix 306 PM EDT Fri Apr 30 2021 ...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 6 AM EDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 33 expected. * WHERE...Antrim, Grand Traverse and Charlevoix Counties. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 6 AM EDT 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. && $$ MIZ087-088-302300- /O.EXT.KAPX.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210430T2300Z/ Central Chippewa-Southeast Chippewa- Including the cities of Sault Ste. Marie, Brimley, Kinross, Sugar Island, Detour Village, Goetzville, and Drummond Island 306 PM EDT Fri Apr 30 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * WHERE...Southeast Chippewa and Central Chippewa Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ MIZ018-024-302300- /O.EXT.KAPX.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210430T2300Z/ Presque Isle-Alpena- Including the cities of Rogers City and Alpena 306 PM EDT Fri Apr 30 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * WHERE...Alpena and Presque Isle Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EDT 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. && $$ JZ
741 WWUS73 KAPX 301907 CCA NPWAPX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE...CORRECTED National Weather Service Gaylord MI 307 PM EDT Fri Apr 30 2021 MIZ021-026-099-010315- /O.COR.KAPX.FZ.W.0006.210501T0400Z-210501T1000Z/ Antrim-Grand Traverse-Charlevoix- Including the cities of Mancelona, Traverse City, and Charlevoix 307 PM EDT Fri Apr 30 2021 ...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 6 AM EDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 31 expected. * WHERE...Antrim, Grand Traverse and Charlevoix Counties. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 6 AM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above- ground pipes to protect them from freezing. && $$ MIZ087-088-302300- /O.EXT.KAPX.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210430T2300Z/ Central Chippewa-Southeast Chippewa- Including the cities of Sault Ste. Marie, Brimley, Kinross, Sugar Island, Detour Village, Goetzville, and Drummond Island 307 PM EDT Fri Apr 30 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * WHERE...Southeast Chippewa and Central Chippewa Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EDT 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. && $$ MIZ018-024-302300- /O.EXT.KAPX.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210430T2300Z/ Presque Isle-Alpena- Including the cities of Rogers City and Alpena 307 PM EDT Fri Apr 30 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * WHERE...Alpena and Presque Isle Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ JZ
975 WWUS73 KAPX 010146 NPWAPX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Gaylord MI 946 PM EDT Fri Apr 30 2021 MIZ021-026-099-011000- /O.CON.KAPX.FZ.W.0006.210501T0400Z-210501T1000Z/ Antrim-Grand Traverse-Charlevoix- Including the cities of Mancelona, Traverse City, and Charlevoix 946 PM EDT Fri Apr 30 2021 ...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 31 expected. * WHERE...Antrim, Charlevoix and Grand Traverse Counties. * WHEN...Until 6 AM EDT 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. && $$
401 WWUS73 KAPX 010730 NPWAPX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Gaylord MI 330 AM EDT Sat May 1 2021 MIZ021-026-099-011000- /O.CON.KAPX.FZ.W.0006.000000T0000Z-210501T1000Z/ Antrim-Grand Traverse-Charlevoix- Including the cities of Mancelona, Traverse City, and Charlevoix 330 AM EDT Sat May 1 2021 ...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT EARLY THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 30. * WHERE...Antrim, Charlevoix and Grand Traverse Counties. * WHEN...Until 6 AM EDT early this morning. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above- ground pipes to protect them from freezing. && $$ MIZ025-031-011000- /O.NEW.KAPX.WI.Y.0003.210501T1600Z-210502T0000Z/ Benzie-Manistee- Including the cities of Frankfort and Manistee 330 AM EDT Sat May 1 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Benzie and Manistee Counties. * WHEN...From noon today to 8 PM EDT 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. && $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS Gaylord, MI issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 30, 9:33 AM EDT | Wind Advisory | APX | Alpena, Chippewa, Presque Isle | 9 hr |
| Apr 30, 4:02 PM EDT | Gale Warning | APX | 28 hr | |
| Apr 30, 4:02 PM EDT | Small Craft Advisory | APX | 30 hr |
Nearby
Freeze Warnings in Michigan, 2021Every freeze warning in 2021
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.