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Wind Advisory 1, NWS Gaylord, MI

March 11, 202125 counties in Michigan

NWS Gaylord, MI issued this wind advisory at Mar 11, 2021, 2:20 AM EST for 25 counties in Michigan. It took effect at Mar 11, 2021, 6:00 AM EST. It was in force for 12 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Mar 11, 2021, 2:20 AM EST (07:20 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 11, 2021, 6:00 AM EST
Expired
Mar 11, 2021, 6:00 PM EST
In force
12 hr
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 07:20 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 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 00:00Z on 2021-03-11Temperature 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 00:00Z on 2021-03-11The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 415 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
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
1022 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
45 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
415 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
570 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

051 
WWUS73 KAPX 110720
NPWAPX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
220 AM EST Thu Mar 11 2021

MIZ016-020-021-086-095-096-098-099-111530-
/O.NEW.KAPX.WI.Y.0001.210311T1100Z-210311T2300Z/
Emmet-Leelanau-Antrim-Western Chippewa-Western Mackinac-
Eastern Mackinac-Beaver Island and surrounding islands-Charlevoix-
Including the cities of Petoskey, Northport, Mancelona, Paradise,
Trout Lake, Rudyard, Engadine, Naubinway, Epoufette, St. Ignace, 
Brevort, Les Cheneaux Islands, St. James, and Charlevoix
220 AM EST Thu Mar 11 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM EST
THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Emmet, Leelanau, Antrim, Western Chippewa, Western 
  Mackinac, Eastern Mackinac, Beaver Island and surrounding 
  islands and Charlevoix Counties.

* WHEN...From 6 AM this morning to 6 PM EST 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.

&&

$$

MIZ017-018-022>024-087-088-111530-
/O.NEW.KAPX.WI.Y.0001.210311T1300Z-210311T2300Z/
Cheboygan-Presque Isle-Otsego-Montmorency-Alpena-Central Chippewa-
Southeast Chippewa-
Including the cities of Cheboygan, Rogers City, Gaylord, Atlanta,
Alpena, Sault Ste. Marie, Brimley, Kinross, Sugar Island, 
Detour Village, Goetzville, and Drummond Island
220 AM EST Thu Mar 11 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM EST
THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Cheboygan, Presque Isle, Otsego, Montmorency, Alpena, 
  Central Chippewa and Southeast Chippewa Counties.

* WHEN...From 8 AM this morning to 6 PM EST 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.

&&

$$

MIZ025>027-031>033-111530-
/O.NEW.KAPX.WI.Y.0001.210311T1100Z-210311T2300Z/
Benzie-Grand Traverse-Kalkaska-Manistee-Wexford-Missaukee-
Including the cities of Frankfort, Traverse City, Kalkaska, 
Manistee, Cadillac, and Lake City
220 AM EST Thu Mar 11 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM EST
THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Benzie, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska, Manistee, Wexford 
  and Missaukee Counties.

* WHEN...From 6 AM this morning to 6 PM EST 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.

&&

$$

MIZ028>030-034>036-041-042-111530-
/O.NEW.KAPX.WI.Y.0001.210311T1300Z-210311T2300Z/
Crawford-Oscoda-Alcona-Roscommon-Ogemaw-Iosco-Gladwin-Arenac-
Including the cities of Grayling, Mio, Harrisville, 
Houghton Lake, West Branch, Tawas City, Gladwin, and Standish
220 AM EST Thu Mar 11 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM EST
THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Crawford, Oscoda, Alcona, Roscommon, Ogemaw, Iosco, 
  Gladwin and Arenac Counties.

* WHEN...From 8 AM this morning to 6 PM EST 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.

&&

$$
2 follow-up statements
690 
WWUS73 KAPX 111553
NPWAPX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
1053 AM EST Thu Mar 11 2021

MIZ016-020-021-086-095-096-098-099-112300-
/O.CON.KAPX.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-210311T2300Z/
Emmet-Leelanau-Antrim-Western Chippewa-Western Mackinac-
Eastern Mackinac-Beaver Island and surrounding islands-Charlevoix-
Including the cities of Petoskey, Northport, Mancelona, Paradise,
Trout Lake, Rudyard, Engadine, Naubinway, Epoufette, St. Ignace, 
Brevort, Les Cheneaux Islands, St. James, and Charlevoix
1053 AM EST Thu Mar 11 2021

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

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* WHERE...Western Chippewa, Leelanau, Antrim, Charlevoix, Beaver 
  Island and surrounding islands, Western Mackinac, Eastern 
  Mackinac and Emmet Counties.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM EST 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.

&&

$$

MIZ017-018-022>024-087-088-112300-
/O.CON.KAPX.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-210311T2300Z/
Cheboygan-Presque Isle-Otsego-Montmorency-Alpena-Central Chippewa-
Southeast Chippewa-
Including the cities of Cheboygan, Rogers City, Gaylord, Atlanta,
Alpena, Sault Ste. Marie, Brimley, Kinross, Sugar Island, 
Detour Village, Goetzville, and Drummond Island
1053 AM EST Thu Mar 11 2021

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

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* WHERE...Presque Isle, Southeast Chippewa, Central Chippewa, 
  Otsego, Montmorency, Alpena and Cheboygan Counties.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM EST 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.

&&

$$

MIZ025>027-031>033-112300-
/O.CON.KAPX.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-210311T2300Z/
Benzie-Grand Traverse-Kalkaska-Manistee-Wexford-Missaukee-
Including the cities of Frankfort, Traverse City, Kalkaska, 
Manistee, Cadillac, and Lake City
1053 AM EST Thu Mar 11 2021

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

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* WHERE...Benzie, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska, Missaukee, Wexford 
  and Manistee Counties.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM EST 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.

&&

$$

MIZ028>030-034>036-041-042-112300-
/O.CON.KAPX.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-210311T2300Z/
Crawford-Oscoda-Alcona-Roscommon-Ogemaw-Iosco-Gladwin-Arenac-
Including the cities of Grayling, Mio, Harrisville, 
Houghton Lake, West Branch, Tawas City, Gladwin, and Standish
1053 AM EST Thu Mar 11 2021

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

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* WHERE...Crawford, Oscoda, Gladwin, Iosco, Ogemaw, Roscommon, 
  Alcona and Arenac Counties.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM EST 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.

&&

$$
405 
WWUS73 KAPX 111958
NPWAPX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
258 PM EST Thu Mar 11 2021

MIZ016-020-021-086-095-096-098-099-112300-
/O.CON.KAPX.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-210311T2300Z/
Emmet-Leelanau-Antrim-Western Chippewa-Western Mackinac-
Eastern Mackinac-Beaver Island and surrounding islands-Charlevoix-
Including the cities of Petoskey, Northport, Mancelona, Paradise,
Trout Lake, Rudyard, Engadine, Naubinway, Epoufette, St. Ignace, 
Brevort, Les Cheneaux Islands, St. James, and Charlevoix
258 PM EST Thu Mar 11 2021

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

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.

* WHERE...Western Chippewa, Leelanau, Antrim, Charlevoix, Beaver 
  Island and surrounding islands, Western Mackinac, Eastern 
  Mackinac and Emmet Counties.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM EST 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.

&&

$$

MIZ017-018-022>024-087-088-112300-
/O.CON.KAPX.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-210311T2300Z/
Cheboygan-Presque Isle-Otsego-Montmorency-Alpena-Central Chippewa-
Southeast Chippewa-
Including the cities of Cheboygan, Rogers City, Gaylord, Atlanta,
Alpena, Sault Ste. Marie, Brimley, Kinross, Sugar Island, 
Detour Village, Goetzville, and Drummond Island
258 PM EST Thu Mar 11 2021

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

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* WHERE...Presque Isle, Southeast Chippewa, Central Chippewa, 
  Otsego, Montmorency, Alpena and Cheboygan Counties.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM EST 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.

&&

$$

MIZ025>027-031>033-112300-
/O.CON.KAPX.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-210311T2300Z/
Benzie-Grand Traverse-Kalkaska-Manistee-Wexford-Missaukee-
Including the cities of Frankfort, Traverse City, Kalkaska, 
Manistee, Cadillac, and Lake City
258 PM EST Thu Mar 11 2021

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

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

* WHERE...Benzie, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska, Missaukee, Wexford 
  and Manistee Counties.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM EST 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.

&&

$$

MIZ028>030-034>036-041-042-112300-
/O.CON.KAPX.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-210311T2300Z/
Crawford-Oscoda-Alcona-Roscommon-Ogemaw-Iosco-Gladwin-Arenac-
Including the cities of Grayling, Mio, Harrisville, 
Houghton Lake, West Branch, Tawas City, Gladwin, and Standish
258 PM EST Thu Mar 11 2021

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

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.

* WHERE...Crawford, Oscoda, Gladwin, Iosco, Ogemaw, Roscommon, 
  Alcona and Arenac Counties.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM EST 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
Mar 11, 3:09 AM ESTLakeshore Flood AdvisoryAPXCharlevoix, Emmet, Leelanau16 hr
Mar 11, 2:06 PM ESTSmall Craft AdvisoryAPX7 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.