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Wind Advisory 3, NWS La Crosse, WI

March 28, 20218 counties in Iowa; 7 counties in Minnesota; 13 counties in Wisconsin

NWS La Crosse, WI issued this wind advisory at Mar 28, 2021, 1:57 PM CDT for 8 counties in Iowa; 7 counties in Minnesota; 13 counties in Wisconsin. It took effect at Mar 29, 2021, 12:00 PM CDT. It was in force for 8 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Mar 28, 2021, 1:57 PM CDT (18:57 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 29, 2021, 12:00 PM CDT
Expired
Mar 29, 2021, 8:00 PM CDT
In force
8 hr
Issued by
NWS La Crosse, WI
All 28 counties

Allamakee County, IA, Chickasaw County, IA, Clayton County, IA, Fayette County, IA, Floyd County, IA, Howard County, IA, Mitchell County, IA, Winneshiek County, IA, Dodge County, MN, Fillmore County, MN, Houston County, MN, Mower County, MN, Olmsted County, MN, Wabasha County, MN, Winona County, MN, Adams County, WI, Buffalo County, WI, Clark County, WI, Crawford County, WI, Grant County, WI, Jackson County, WI, Juneau County, WI, La Crosse County, WI, Monroe County, WI, Richland County, WI, Taylor County, WI, Trempealeau County, WI, Vernon County, WI

The nearest sounding before it

Minneapolis, MN (KMPX), launched 12:00Z, 7.0 hours before the alert went out and 210 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, Minneapolis, MN at 12:00Z on 2021-03-28Temperature 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, Minneapolis, MN at 12:00Z on 2021-03-28The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 65 square meters per square second.1939587897Sfc1 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
1158 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
53 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
65 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
151 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

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459 
WWUS73 KARX 281857
NPWARX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
157 PM CDT Sun Mar 28 2021

...Windy Conditions Expected Monday...

.Winds are expected to increase Monday and by afternoon are
expected to be sustained in the 20 to 30 mph range, with gusts of
40 to 50 mph. Now is the time to prepare for these winds and 
ensure loose items are secured on your property. With conditions 
also being supportive of fire spread in drier grasses, outdoor 
burning is not recommended for Monday. 

IAZ008>011-018-019-029-030-MNZ079-086>088-094>096-WIZ017-029-
032>034-041>044-053>055-061-290300-
/O.NEW.KARX.WI.Y.0003.210329T1700Z-210330T0100Z/
Mitchell-Howard-Winneshiek-Allamakee-Floyd-Chickasaw-Fayette-
Clayton-Wabasha-Dodge-Olmsted-Winona-Mower-Fillmore-Houston-
Taylor-Clark-Buffalo-Trempealeau-Jackson-La Crosse-Monroe-Juneau-
Adams-Vernon-Crawford-Richland-Grant-
Including the cities of Osage, Cresco, Decorah, Waukon, 
Charles City, New Hampton, Oelwein, Elkader, Wabasha, 
Dodge Center, Rochester, Winona, Austin, Preston, Caledonia, 
Medford, Neillsville, Alma, Arcadia, Whitehall, 
Black River Falls, La Crosse, Sparta, Tomah, Mauston, Friendship,
Viroqua, Prairie Du Chien, Richland Center, and Platteville
157 PM CDT Sun Mar 28 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 8 PM CDT MONDAY...

The National Weather Service in La Crosse has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect from noon to 8 PM CDT Monday. 

* TIMING...Monday afternoon and early evening. 

* WINDS...20 to 30 mph, with gusts of 40 to 50 mph. The highest  
  winds will be in open areas of Minnesota and Iowa, as well as on
  ridgetops in Wisconsin. 

* IMPACTS...Some minor tree branch damage could occur as well as
  unsecured items being blown around. High profile vehicles
  traveling on east-west roads will be challenged by the wind
  gusts.  

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 30 mph or wind
gusts of 45 mph or stronger are expected. Winds this strong can
make driving difficult...especially for high profile vehicles.
Use extra caution.

&&

$$
Baumgardt
6 follow-up statements
319 
WWUS73 KARX 282345
NPWARX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
645 PM CDT Sun Mar 28 2021

...Windy Conditions Expected Monday...

.Winds are expected to increase Monday and by afternoon are
expected to be sustained in the 20 to 30 mph range, with gusts of
40 to 50 mph. Now is the time to prepare for these winds and
ensure loose items are secured on your property. With conditions
also being supportive of fire spread in drier grasses, outdoor
burning is not recommended for Monday.

IAZ008>011-018-019-029-030-MNZ079-086>088-094>096-WIZ017-029-
032>034-041>044-053>055-061-290745-
/O.CON.KARX.WI.Y.0003.210329T1700Z-210330T0100Z/
Mitchell-Howard-Winneshiek-Allamakee-Floyd-Chickasaw-Fayette-
Clayton-Wabasha-Dodge-Olmsted-Winona-Mower-Fillmore-Houston-
Taylor-Clark-Buffalo-Trempealeau-Jackson-La Crosse-Monroe-Juneau-
Adams-Vernon-Crawford-Richland-Grant-
Including the cities of Osage, Cresco, Decorah, Waukon, 
Charles City, New Hampton, Oelwein, Elkader, Wabasha, 
Dodge Center, Rochester, Winona, Austin, Preston, Caledonia, 
Medford, Neillsville, Alma, Arcadia, Whitehall, 
Black River Falls, La Crosse, Sparta, Tomah, Mauston, Friendship,
Viroqua, Prairie Du Chien, Richland Center, and Platteville
645 PM CDT Sun Mar 28 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 8 PM CDT MONDAY...

* TIMING...Monday afternoon and early evening.

* WINDS...20 to 30 mph, with gusts of 40 to 50 mph. The highest 
  winds will be in open areas of Minnesota and Iowa, as well as 
  on ridgetops in Wisconsin. 

* IMPACTS...Some minor tree branch damage could occur as well as 
  unsecured items being blown around. High profile vehicles 
  traveling on east-west roads will be challenged by the wind 
  gusts. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 30 mph or wind
gusts of 45 mph or stronger are expected. Winds this strong can
make driving difficult...especially for high profile vehicles.
Use extra caution.

&&

$$

DB/CZ
936 
WWUS73 KARX 290252
NPWARX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
952 PM CDT Sun Mar 28 2021

...Windy Conditions Expected Monday...

.Winds are expected to increase Monday and by afternoon are
expected to be sustained in the 20 to 30 mph range, with gusts of
40 to 50 mph. Now is the time to prepare for these winds and
ensure loose items are secured on your property. With conditions
also being supportive of fire spread in drier grasses, outdoor
burning is not recommended for Monday.

IAZ008>011-018-019-029-030-MNZ079-086>088-094>096-WIZ017-029-
032>034-041>044-053>055-061-291200-
/O.CON.KARX.WI.Y.0003.210329T1700Z-210330T0100Z/
Mitchell-Howard-Winneshiek-Allamakee-Floyd-Chickasaw-Fayette-
Clayton-Wabasha-Dodge-Olmsted-Winona-Mower-Fillmore-Houston-
Taylor-Clark-Buffalo-Trempealeau-Jackson-La Crosse-Monroe-Juneau-
Adams-Vernon-Crawford-Richland-Grant-
Including the cities of Osage, Cresco, Decorah, Waukon, 
Charles City, New Hampton, Oelwein, Elkader, Wabasha, 
Dodge Center, Rochester, Winona, Austin, Preston, Caledonia, 
Medford, Neillsville, Alma, Arcadia, Whitehall, 
Black River Falls, La Crosse, Sparta, Tomah, Mauston, Friendship,
Viroqua, Prairie Du Chien, Richland Center, and Platteville
952 PM CDT Sun Mar 28 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 8 PM CDT MONDAY...

* TIMING...Monday afternoon and early evening.

* WINDS...20 to 30 mph, with gusts of 40 to 50 mph. The highest 
  winds will be in open areas of Minnesota and Iowa, as well as 
  on ridgetops in Wisconsin. 

* IMPACTS...Some minor tree branch damage could occur as well as 
  unsecured items being blown around. High profile vehicles 
  traveling on east-west roads will be challenged by the wind 
  gusts. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 30 mph or wind
gusts of 45 mph or stronger are expected. Winds this strong can
make driving difficult...especially for high profile vehicles.
Use extra caution.

&&

$$

DB/CZ
747 
WWUS73 KARX 290911
NPWARX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
411 AM CDT Mon Mar 29 2021

...Strong South Winds Today...

.Southerly winds will increase this morning and by afternoon are 
expected to be sustained in the 20 to 30 mph range, gusting 40 to 
50 mph. Prepare for these winds and ensure loose items are 
secured. These windy conditions will also be supportive of fire 
spread in drier grasses. Outdoor burning is not recommended today.

IAZ008>011-018-019-029-030-MNZ079-086>088-094>096-WIZ017-029-
032>034-041>044-053>055-061-291715-
/O.CON.KARX.WI.Y.0003.210329T1700Z-210330T0100Z/
Mitchell-Howard-Winneshiek-Allamakee-Floyd-Chickasaw-Fayette-
Clayton-Wabasha-Dodge-Olmsted-Winona-Mower-Fillmore-Houston-
Taylor-Clark-Buffalo-Trempealeau-Jackson-La Crosse-Monroe-Juneau-
Adams-Vernon-Crawford-Richland-Grant-
Including the cities of Osage, Cresco, Decorah, Waukon, 
Charles City, New Hampton, Oelwein, Elkader, Wabasha, 
Dodge Center, Rochester, Winona, Austin, Preston, Caledonia, 
Medford, Neillsville, Alma, Arcadia, Whitehall, 
Black River Falls, La Crosse, Sparta, Tomah, Mauston, Friendship,
Viroqua, Prairie Du Chien, Richland Center, and Platteville
411 AM CDT Mon Mar 29 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 8 PM CDT
THIS EVENING...

* TIMING...This afternoon and early evening.

* WINDS...20 to 30 mph, with gusts of 40 to 50 mph. The highest 
  winds will be in open areas of Minnesota and Iowa, as well as 
  on ridge tops in Wisconsin. 

* IMPACTS...Some minor tree branch damage could occur as well as 
  unsecured items being blown around. High profile vehicles 
  traveling on east-west roads will be challenged by the wind 
  gusts. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 30 mph or wind
gusts of 45 mph or stronger are expected. Winds this strong can
make driving difficult...especially for high profile vehicles.
Use extra caution. In addition, any grass fire could spread 
quickly in these winds, avoid outdoor burning.

&&

$$

DAS
808 
WWUS73 KARX 291513
NPWARX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
1013 AM CDT Mon Mar 29 2021

IAZ008>011-018-019-029-030-MNZ079-086>088-094>096-WIZ017-029-
032>034-041>044-053>055-061-292315-
/O.CON.KARX.WI.Y.0003.210329T1700Z-210330T0100Z/
Mitchell-Howard-Winneshiek-Allamakee-Floyd-Chickasaw-Fayette-
Clayton-Wabasha-Dodge-Olmsted-Winona-Mower-Fillmore-Houston-
Taylor-Clark-Buffalo-Trempealeau-Jackson-La Crosse-Monroe-Juneau-
Adams-Vernon-Crawford-Richland-Grant-
Including the cities of Osage, Cresco, Decorah, Waukon, 
Charles City, New Hampton, Oelwein, Elkader, Wabasha, 
Dodge Center, Rochester, Winona, Austin, Preston, Caledonia, 
Medford, Neillsville, Alma, Arcadia, Whitehall, 
Black River Falls, La Crosse, Sparta, Tomah, Mauston, Friendship,
Viroqua, Prairie Du Chien, Richland Center, and Platteville
1013 AM CDT Mon Mar 29 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts of 40 to 50 mph 
  expected. Strongest wind gusts west of the Mississippi River.

* WHERE...Southwest into central Wisconsin, north central and 
  northeast Iowa and southeast Minnesota.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Some minor tree branch damage could occur as well as
  unsecured items being blown around. High profile vehicles may be
  difficult to drive, especially on west to east roads.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

Boyne
401 
WWUS73 KARX 291856
NPWARX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
156 PM CDT Mon Mar 29 2021

IAZ008>011-018-019-029-030-MNZ079-086>088-094>096-WIZ017-029-
032>034-041>044-053>055-061-300100-
/O.CON.KARX.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210330T0100Z/
Mitchell-Howard-Winneshiek-Allamakee-Floyd-Chickasaw-Fayette-
Clayton-Wabasha-Dodge-Olmsted-Winona-Mower-Fillmore-Houston-
Taylor-Clark-Buffalo-Trempealeau-Jackson-La Crosse-Monroe-Juneau-
Adams-Vernon-Crawford-Richland-Grant-
Including the cities of Osage, Cresco, Decorah, Waukon, 
Charles City, New Hampton, Oelwein, Elkader, Wabasha, 
Dodge Center, Rochester, Winona, Austin, Preston, Caledonia, 
Medford, Neillsville, Alma, Arcadia, Whitehall, 
Black River Falls, La Crosse, Sparta, Tomah, Mauston, Friendship,
Viroqua, Prairie Du Chien, Richland Center, and Platteville
156 PM CDT Mon Mar 29 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts of 40 to 50 mph.
  Strongest wind gusts west of the Mississippi River.

* WHERE...Southwest into central Wisconsin, north central and 
  northeast Iowa, and southeast Minnesota.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree
  limbs could be blown down.  High profile vehicles may be
  difficult to drive, especially on west to east roads.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

Boyne
318 
WWUS73 KARX 300048
NPWARX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
748 PM CDT Mon Mar 29 2021

IAZ008>011-018-019-029-030-MNZ079-086>088-094>096-WIZ017-029-
032>034-041>044-053>055-061-300200-
/O.EXP.KARX.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210330T0100Z/
Mitchell-Howard-Winneshiek-Allamakee-Floyd-Chickasaw-Fayette-
Clayton-Wabasha-Dodge-Olmsted-Winona-Mower-Fillmore-Houston-
Taylor-Clark-Buffalo-Trempealeau-Jackson-La Crosse-Monroe-Juneau-
Adams-Vernon-Crawford-Richland-Grant-
Including the cities of Osage, Cresco, Decorah, Waukon, 
Charles City, New Hampton, Oelwein, Elkader, Wabasha, 
Dodge Center, Rochester, Winona, Austin, Preston, Caledonia, 
Medford, Neillsville, Alma, Arcadia, Whitehall, 
Black River Falls, La Crosse, Sparta, Tomah, Mauston, Friendship,
Viroqua, Prairie Du Chien, Richland Center, and Platteville
748 PM CDT Mon Mar 29 2021

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

Strong and gusty winds will continue into mid evening, but are on
a decreasing trend. Therefore, the advisory will be allowed to 
expire.

$$

Rieck

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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.