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Heat Advisory 3, NWS La Crosse, WI

August 10, 2021Grant County, Wisconsin; Clayton County, Iowa

NWS La Crosse, WI issued this heat advisory at Aug 10, 2021, 2:26 PM CDT for Grant County, Wisconsin; Clayton County, Iowa. It took effect at Aug 11, 2021, 12:00 PM CDT. It was in force for 5 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Aug 10, 2021, 2:26 PM CDT (19:26 UTC)
In effect from
Aug 11, 2021, 12:00 PM CDT
Expired
Aug 11, 2021, 5:00 PM CDT
In force
5 hr
Issued by
NWS La Crosse, WI

Counties Clayton County, IA, Grant County, WI

The radar

The La Crosse radar (KARX), 108 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 19:27 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

Davenport, (KDVN), launched 12:00Z, 7.4 hours before the alert went out and 144 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, Davenport, at 12:00Z on 2021-08-10Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 3755 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, Davenport, at 12:00Z on 2021-08-10The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -37 square meters per square second.1939Sfc1 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
3755 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-67 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
819 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
12 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-37 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
4 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

214 
WWUS73 KARX 101926
NPWARX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
226 PM CDT Tue Aug 10 2021

IAZ030-WIZ061-110600-
/O.NEW.KARX.HT.Y.0003.210811T1700Z-210811T2200Z/
/O.CON.KARX.HT.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210811T0000Z/
Clayton-Grant-
Including the cities of Elkader and Platteville
226 PM CDT Tue Aug 10 2021

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING...
...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 5 PM CDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the first Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 
  107. For the second Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 101 
  expected.

* WHERE...In Wisconsin, Grant County. In Iowa, Clayton County.

* WHEN...For the first Heat Advisory, until 7 PM CDT this 
  evening. For the second Heat Advisory, from noon to 5 PM CDT 
  Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
  illnesses to occur.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out
of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young
children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles
under any circumstances.

Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when
possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational
Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent
rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone
overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location.
Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.

&&

$$

IAZ010-011-018-019-029-WIZ054-055-110000-
/O.CON.KARX.HT.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210811T0000Z/
Winneshiek-Allamakee-Floyd-Chickasaw-Fayette-Crawford-Richland-
Including the cities of Decorah, Waukon, Charles City, 
New Hampton, Oelwein, Prairie Du Chien, and Richland Center
226 PM CDT Tue Aug 10 2021

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 105.

* WHERE...In Wisconsin, Richland and Crawford Counties. In Iowa, 
  Chickasaw, Floyd, Allamakee, Winneshiek and Fayette Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat 
  illnesses to occur.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out
of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young
children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles
under any circumstances.

Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when
possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational
Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent
rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone
overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location.
Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.

&&

$$
5 follow-up statements
819 
WWUS73 KARX 102240
NPWARX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
540 PM CDT Tue Aug 10 2021

IAZ030-WIZ061-110645-
/O.CAN.KARX.HT.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210811T0000Z/
/O.CON.KARX.HT.Y.0003.210811T1700Z-210811T2200Z/
Clayton-Grant-
Including the cities of Elkader and Platteville
540 PM CDT Tue Aug 10 2021

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 5 PM CDT
WEDNESDAY...
...HEAT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...The Heat Advisory for today has been cancelled due to the
  storms in the area cooling temperatures down below heat advisory
  criteria. For the second Heat Advisory Wednesday, heat index 
  values up to 101 are expected.

* WHERE...In Iowa, Clayton County. In Wisconsin, Grant County.

* WHEN...From noon to 5 PM CDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
  illnesses to occur.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out
of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young
children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles
under any circumstances.

Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when
possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational
Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent
rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone
overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location.
Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.

&&

$$

IAZ010-011-018-019-029-WIZ054-055-102345-
/O.CAN.KARX.HT.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210811T0000Z/
Winneshiek-Allamakee-Floyd-Chickasaw-Fayette-Crawford-Richland-
Including the cities of Decorah, Waukon, Charles City, 
New Hampton, Oelwein, Prairie Du Chien, and Richland Center
540 PM CDT Tue Aug 10 2021

...HEAT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

The Heat Advisory for today has been cancelled due to the storms 
in the area cooling temperatures down below heat advisory
criteria.

$$

Zapotocny
191 
WWUS73 KARX 110347
NPWARX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
1047 PM CDT Tue Aug 10 2021

IAZ030-WIZ061-111400-
/O.CON.KARX.HT.Y.0003.210811T1700Z-210811T2200Z/
Clayton-Grant-
Including the cities of Elkader and Platteville
1047 PM CDT Tue Aug 10 2021

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 5 PM CDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...The Heat Advisory for today has been cancelled due to 
  the storms in the area cooling temperatures down below heat 
  advisory criteria. For the second Heat Advisory Wednesday, 
  heat index values up to 101 are expected.

* WHERE...In Iowa, Clayton County. In Wisconsin, Grant County.

* WHEN...From noon to 5 PM CDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
  illnesses to occur.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out
of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young
children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles
under any circumstances.

Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when
possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational
Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent
rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone
overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location.
Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.

&&

$$
534 
WWUS73 KARX 110942
NPWARX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
442 AM CDT Wed Aug 11 2021

IAZ030-WIZ061-111745-
/O.CON.KARX.HT.Y.0003.210811T1700Z-210811T2200Z/
Clayton-Grant-
Including the cities of Elkader and Platteville
442 AM CDT Wed Aug 11 2021

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 5 PM CDT
THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Heat indicies will be in the 100 to 105 range again
  today.

* WHERE...In Iowa, Clayton County. In Wisconsin, Grant County.

* WHEN...From noon to 5 PM CDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat 
  illnesses to occur.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out
of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young
children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles
under any circumstances.

Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when
possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational
Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent
rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone
overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location.
Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.

&&

$$

Shea
734 
WWUS73 KARX 111636
NPWARX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
1136 AM CDT Wed Aug 11 2021

IAZ030-WIZ061-112200-
/O.CON.KARX.HT.Y.0003.210811T1700Z-210811T2200Z/
Clayton-Grant-
Including the cities of Elkader and Platteville
1136 AM CDT Wed Aug 11 2021

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM CDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Heat indicies will be in the 100 to 105 range again 
  today.

* WHERE...In Iowa, Clayton County. In Wisconsin, Grant County.

* WHEN...From noon to 5 PM CDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat 
  illnesses to occur.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out
of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young
children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles
under any circumstances.

Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. Anyone 
overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. 
Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.

&&

$$
470 
WWUS73 KARX 112122
NPWARX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
422 PM CDT Wed Aug 11 2021

IAZ030-WIZ061-112230-
/O.CON.KARX.HT.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210811T2200Z/
Clayton-Grant-
Including the cities of Elkader and Platteville
422 PM CDT Wed Aug 11 2021

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM CDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Heat indicies will be in the 100 to 105 range again 
  today.

* WHERE...In Iowa, Clayton County. In Wisconsin, Grant County.

* WHEN...From noon to 5 PM CDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat 
  illnesses to occur.

The Heat Advisory will be allowed to expire at 5 pm. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out
of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young
children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles
under any circumstances.

Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. Anyone 
overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. 
Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.

&&

$$

The office that day

Everything else NWS La Crosse, WI issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Aug 10, 3:23 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningARXCrawford, Grant52 min
Aug 10, 3:56 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningARXCrawford, Grant, Richland64 min
Aug 10, 4:57 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningARXRichland18 min
Aug 10, 2:10 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningARXChickasaw, Fayette, Winneshiek50 min
Aug 10, 2:43 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningARXAllamakee, Clayton, Fayette, Winneshiek62 min

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.