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Freeze Warning 6, NWS Gaylord, MI

April 30, 2021Antrim County, Charlevoix County, Grand Traverse County, Michigan

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.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Green Bay/Straub, WI at 00:00Z on 2021-04-30Temperature 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, Green Bay/Straub, WI at 00:00Z on 2021-04-30The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -8 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
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

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The text

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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.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Apr 30, 9:33 AM EDTWind AdvisoryAPXAlpena, Chippewa, Presque Isle9 hr
Apr 30, 4:02 PM EDTGale WarningAPX28 hr
Apr 30, 4:02 PM EDTSmall Craft AdvisoryAPX30 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.