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Frost Advisory 6, NWS Gaylord, MI

May 26, 202117 counties in Michigan

NWS Gaylord, MI issued this frost advisory at May 26, 2021, 3:16 AM EDT for 17 counties in Michigan. It took effect at May 27, 2021, 2:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 6 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
May 26, 2021, 3:16 AM EDT (07:16 UTC)
In effect from
May 27, 2021, 2:00 AM EDT
Expired
May 27, 2021, 8:00 AM EDT
In force
6 hr
Issued by
NWS Gaylord, MI

Counties Alpena County, MI, Antrim County, MI, Cheboygan County, MI, Chippewa County, MI, Crawford County, MI, Emmet County, MI, Grand Traverse County, MI, Kalkaska County, MI, Mackinac County, MI, Missaukee County, MI, Montmorency County, MI, Ogemaw County, MI, Oscoda County, MI, Otsego County, MI, Presque Isle County, MI, Roscommon County, MI, Wexford County, MI

The radar

The NCL Michigan radar (KAPX), 12 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 07:17 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

Alpena, MI (KAPX), launched 00:00Z, 7.3 hours before the alert went out and 176 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, Alpena, MI at 00:00Z on 2021-05-26Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 90 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 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, Alpena, MI at 00:00Z on 2021-05-26The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 102 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
90 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-43 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
1566 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
36 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
102 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
137 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.3

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The text

As transmitted.

348 
WWUS73 KAPX 260716
NPWAPX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
316 AM EDT Wed May 26 2021

MIZ021>023-026>029-032>035-086-087-095-096-261530-
/O.NEW.KAPX.FR.Y.0006.210527T0600Z-210527T1200Z/
Antrim-Otsego-Montmorency-Grand Traverse-Kalkaska-Crawford-Oscoda-
Wexford-Missaukee-Roscommon-Ogemaw-Western Chippewa-
Central Chippewa-Western Mackinac-Eastern Mackinac-
Including the cities of Mancelona, Gaylord, Atlanta, 
Traverse City, Kalkaska, Grayling, Mio, Cadillac, Lake City, 
Houghton Lake, West Branch, Paradise, Trout Lake, Rudyard, 
Sault Ste. Marie, Brimley, Kinross, Sugar Island, Engadine, 
Naubinway, Epoufette, St. Ignace, Brevort, 
and Les Cheneaux Islands
316 AM EDT Wed May 26 2021

...FROST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 8 AM EDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 33 will result in frost 
  formation.

* WHERE...Portions of Eastern Upper and Northern Lower Michigan.

* WHEN...From 2 AM to 8 AM EDT Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

&&

$$
4 follow-up statements
958 
WWUS73 KAPX 261437
NPWAPX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
1037 AM EDT Wed May 26 2021

MIZ021>023-026>029-032>035-086-087-095-096-270000-
/O.CON.KAPX.FR.Y.0006.210527T0600Z-210527T1200Z/
Antrim-Otsego-Montmorency-Grand Traverse-Kalkaska-Crawford-Oscoda-
Wexford-Missaukee-Roscommon-Ogemaw-Western Chippewa-
Central Chippewa-Western Mackinac-Eastern Mackinac-
Including the cities of Mancelona, Gaylord, Atlanta, 
Traverse City, Kalkaska, Grayling, Mio, Cadillac, Lake City, 
Houghton Lake, West Branch, Paradise, Trout Lake, Rudyard, 
Sault Ste. Marie, Brimley, Kinross, Sugar Island, Engadine, 
Naubinway, Epoufette, St. Ignace, Brevort, 
and Les Cheneaux Islands
1037 AM EDT Wed May 26 2021

...FROST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 8 AM EDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Low temperatures in the lower to middle 30s will result 
  in frost formation late tonight.

* WHERE...Portions of Eastern Upper and Northern Lower Michigan.

* WHEN...From 2 AM to 8 AM EDT Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

&&

$$
730 
WWUS73 KAPX 261853
NPWAPX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
253 PM EDT Wed May 26 2021

MIZ016>018-024-270800-
/O.EXA.KAPX.FR.Y.0006.210527T0600Z-210527T1200Z/
Emmet-Cheboygan-Presque Isle-Alpena-
Including the cities of Petoskey, Cheboygan, Rogers City, 
and Alpena
253 PM EDT Wed May 26 2021

...FROST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 8 AM EDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Low temperatures in the lower to middle 30s will result 
  in frost formation late tonight.

* WHERE...Emmet, Cheboygan, Presque Isle and Alpena Counties.

* WHEN...From 2 AM to 8 AM EDT Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

&&

$$

MIZ021>023-026>029-032>035-086-087-095-096-270800-
/O.CON.KAPX.FR.Y.0006.210527T0600Z-210527T1200Z/
Antrim-Otsego-Montmorency-Grand Traverse-Kalkaska-Crawford-Oscoda-
Wexford-Missaukee-Roscommon-Ogemaw-Western Chippewa-
Central Chippewa-Western Mackinac-Eastern Mackinac-
Including the cities of Mancelona, Gaylord, Atlanta, 
Traverse City, Kalkaska, Grayling, Mio, Cadillac, Lake City, 
Houghton Lake, West Branch, Paradise, Trout Lake, Rudyard, 
Sault Ste. Marie, Brimley, Kinross, Sugar Island, Engadine, 
Naubinway, Epoufette, St. Ignace, Brevort, 
and Les Cheneaux Islands
253 PM EDT Wed May 26 2021

...FROST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 8 AM EDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Low temperatures in the lower to middle 30s will result 
  in frost formation late tonight.

* WHERE...Portions of Eastern Upper and Northern Lower Michigan.

* WHEN...From 2 AM to 8 AM EDT Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

&&

$$
447 
WWUS73 KAPX 270321
NPWAPX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
1121 PM EDT Wed May 26 2021

MIZ016>018-021>024-026>029-032>035-086-087-095-096-271130-
/O.CON.KAPX.FR.Y.0006.210527T0600Z-210527T1200Z/
Emmet-Cheboygan-Presque Isle-Antrim-Otsego-Montmorency-Alpena-
Grand Traverse-Kalkaska-Crawford-Oscoda-Wexford-Missaukee-
Roscommon-Ogemaw-Western Chippewa-Central Chippewa-
Western Mackinac-Eastern Mackinac-
Including the cities of Petoskey, Cheboygan, Rogers City, 
Mancelona, Gaylord, Atlanta, Alpena, Traverse City, Kalkaska, 
Grayling, Mio, Cadillac, Lake City, Houghton Lake, West Branch, 
Paradise, Trout Lake, Rudyard, Sault Ste. Marie, Brimley, 
Kinross, Sugar Island, Engadine, Naubinway, Epoufette, 
St. Ignace, Brevort, and Les Cheneaux Islands
1121 PM EDT Wed May 26 2021

...FROST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT THURSDAY...

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

* WHERE...Portions of Eastern Upper and Northern Lower Michigan.

* WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

&&

$$
832 
WWUS73 KAPX 270632
NPWAPX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
232 AM EDT Thu May 27 2021

MIZ016>018-021>024-026>029-032>035-086-087-095-096-271200-
/O.CON.KAPX.FR.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-210527T1200Z/
Emmet-Cheboygan-Presque Isle-Antrim-Otsego-Montmorency-Alpena-
Grand Traverse-Kalkaska-Crawford-Oscoda-Wexford-Missaukee-
Roscommon-Ogemaw-Western Chippewa-Central Chippewa-
Western Mackinac-Eastern Mackinac-
Including the cities of Petoskey, Cheboygan, Rogers City, 
Mancelona, Gaylord, Atlanta, Alpena, Traverse City, Kalkaska, 
Grayling, Mio, Cadillac, Lake City, Houghton Lake, West Branch, 
Paradise, Trout Lake, Rudyard, Sault Ste. Marie, Brimley, 
Kinross, Sugar Island, Engadine, Naubinway, Epoufette, 
St. Ignace, Brevort, and Les Cheneaux Islands
232 AM EDT Thu May 27 2021

...FROST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 33 will result in frost 
  formation.

* WHERE...Portions of Eastern Upper and Northern Lower Michigan.

* WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT 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.

&&

$$

The office that day

Everything else NWS Gaylord, MI issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
May 25, 10:44 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementAPXAntrim31 min
May 25, 10:53 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningAPX52 min
May 25, 11:03 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningAPX42 min
May 25, 11:28 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningAPX92 min
May 25, 11:36 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementAPXCheboygan39 min

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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.