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High Wind Watch 1, NWS Gaylord, MI

December 14, 202125 counties in Michigan

NWS Gaylord, MI issued this high wind watch at Dec 14, 2021, 3:55 PM EST for 25 counties in Michigan. It took effect at Dec 15, 2021, 10:00 PM EST. It was in force for .

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Dec 14, 2021, 3:55 PM EST (20:55 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 15, 2021, 10:00 PM EST
Expired
Dec 15, 2021, 3:19 AM EST
In force
Issued by
NWS Gaylord, MI
All 25 counties

Alcona County, MI, Alpena County, MI, Antrim County, MI, Arenac County, MI, Benzie County, MI, Charlevoix County, MI, Cheboygan County, MI, Chippewa County, MI, Crawford County, MI, Emmet County, MI, Gladwin County, MI, Grand Traverse County, MI, Iosco County, MI, Kalkaska County, MI, Leelanau County, MI, Mackinac County, MI, Manistee 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), 7 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:53 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 12:00Z, 8.9 hours before the alert went out and 183 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 12:00Z on 2021-12-14Temperature 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, Alpena, MI at 12:00Z on 2021-12-14The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -43 square meters per square second.1939587897117Sfc1 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
2034 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
71 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-43 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
61 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

483 
WWUS73 KAPX 142055
NPWAPX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
355 PM EST Tue Dec 14 2021

MIZ016>018-020>036-041-042-086>088-095>099-150500-
/O.NEW.KAPX.HW.A.0001.211216T0300Z-211216T1800Z/
Emmet-Cheboygan-Presque Isle-Leelanau-Antrim-Otsego-Montmorency-
Alpena-Benzie-Grand Traverse-Kalkaska-Crawford-Oscoda-Alcona-
Manistee-Wexford-Missaukee-Roscommon-Ogemaw-Iosco-Gladwin-Arenac-
Western Chippewa-Central Chippewa-Southeast Chippewa-
Western Mackinac-Eastern Mackinac-
Mackinac Island/Bois Blanc Island-
Beaver Island and surrounding islands-Charlevoix-
Including the cities of Petoskey, Cheboygan, Rogers City, 
Northport, Mancelona, Gaylord, Atlanta, Alpena, Frankfort, 
Traverse City, Kalkaska, Grayling, Mio, Harrisville, Manistee, 
Cadillac, Lake City, Houghton Lake, West Branch, Tawas City, 
Gladwin, Standish, Paradise, Trout Lake, Rudyard, 
Sault Ste. Marie, Brimley, Kinross, Sugar Island, Detour Village,
Goetzville, Drummond Island, Engadine, Naubinway, Epoufette, 
St. Ignace, Brevort, Les Cheneaux Islands, Mackinac Island, 
St. James, and Charlevoix
355 PM EST Tue Dec 14 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING THROUGH
THURSDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  possible.

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

* WHEN...From Wednesday evening through Thursday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines.
  Power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this
situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe
location prior to the onset of winds.

&&

$$
2 follow-up statements
748 
WWUS73 KAPX 150141
NPWAPX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
841 PM EST Tue Dec 14 2021

MIZ016>018-020>036-041-042-086>088-095>099-151200-
/O.CON.KAPX.HW.A.0001.211216T0300Z-211216T1800Z/
Emmet-Cheboygan-Presque Isle-Leelanau-Antrim-Otsego-Montmorency-
Alpena-Benzie-Grand Traverse-Kalkaska-Crawford-Oscoda-Alcona-
Manistee-Wexford-Missaukee-Roscommon-Ogemaw-Iosco-Gladwin-Arenac-
Western Chippewa-Central Chippewa-Southeast Chippewa-
Western Mackinac-Eastern Mackinac-
Mackinac Island/Bois Blanc Island-
Beaver Island and surrounding islands-Charlevoix-
Including the cities of Petoskey, Cheboygan, Rogers City, 
Northport, Mancelona, Gaylord, Atlanta, Alpena, Frankfort, 
Traverse City, Kalkaska, Grayling, Mio, Harrisville, Manistee, 
Cadillac, Lake City, Houghton Lake, West Branch, Tawas City, 
Gladwin, Standish, Paradise, Trout Lake, Rudyard, 
Sault Ste. Marie, Brimley, Kinross, Sugar Island, Detour Village,
Goetzville, Drummond Island, Engadine, Naubinway, Epoufette, 
St. Ignace, Brevort, Les Cheneaux Islands, Mackinac Island, 
St. James, and Charlevoix
841 PM EST Tue Dec 14 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING
THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  possible.

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

* WHEN...From Wednesday evening through Thursday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power 
  lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this
situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe
location prior to the onset of winds.

&&

$$
315 
WWUS73 KAPX 150819
NPWAPX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
319 AM EST Wed Dec 15 2021

MIZ020-025-026-031-032-151630-
/O.UPG.KAPX.HW.A.0001.211216T0300Z-211216T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KAPX.HW.W.0001.211216T0000Z-211216T2100Z/
Leelanau-Benzie-Grand Traverse-Manistee-Wexford-
Including the cities of Northport, Frankfort, Traverse City, 
Manistee, and Cadillac
319 AM EST Wed Dec 15 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 PM EST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Leelanau, Benzie, Grand Traverse, Manistee and Wexford 
  Counties.

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 4 PM EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$

MIZ016>018-021>024-027>030-033-034-086>088-095>099-151630-
/O.UPG.KAPX.HW.A.0001.211216T0300Z-211216T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KAPX.HW.W.0001.211216T0300Z-211216T2100Z/
Emmet-Cheboygan-Presque Isle-Antrim-Otsego-Montmorency-Alpena-
Kalkaska-Crawford-Oscoda-Alcona-Missaukee-Roscommon-
Western Chippewa-Central Chippewa-Southeast Chippewa-
Western Mackinac-Eastern Mackinac-
Mackinac Island/Bois Blanc Island-
Beaver Island and surrounding islands-Charlevoix-
Including the cities of Petoskey, Cheboygan, Rogers City, 
Mancelona, Gaylord, Atlanta, Alpena, Kalkaska, Grayling, Mio, 
Harrisville, Lake City, Houghton Lake, Paradise, Trout Lake, 
Rudyard, Sault Ste. Marie, Brimley, Kinross, Sugar Island, 
Detour Village, Goetzville, Drummond Island, Engadine, Naubinway,
Epoufette, St. Ignace, Brevort, Les Cheneaux Islands, 
Mackinac Island, St. James, and Charlevoix
319 AM EST Wed Dec 15 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 PM
EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 4 PM EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$

MIZ035-036-041-042-151630-
/O.UPG.KAPX.HW.A.0001.211216T0300Z-211216T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KAPX.WI.Y.0008.211216T0300Z-211216T2100Z/
Ogemaw-Iosco-Gladwin-Arenac-
Including the cities of West Branch, Tawas City, Gladwin, 
and Standish
319 AM EST Wed Dec 15 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 PM EST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Ogemaw, Iosco, Gladwin and Arenac Counties.

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 4 PM EST Thursday.

* 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
Dec 13, 10:10 PM ESTStorm WatchAPX29 hr
Dec 14, 4:17 AM ESTGale WatchAPX23 hr
Dec 14, 4:17 AM ESTSmall Craft AdvisoryAPX23 hr

Nearby

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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.