Alert archive / Vermont / Wind Chill Warnings in 2021
Wind Chill Warning 1, NWS Burlington, VT
NWS Burlington, VT issued this wind chill warning at Mar 1, 2021, 3:16 PM EST for Essex County, Vermont. It took effect at Mar 1, 2021, 10:00 PM EST. It was in force for 12 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Mar 1, 2021, 3:16 PM EST (20:16 UTC)
- In effect from
- Mar 1, 2021, 10:00 PM EST
- Expired
- Mar 2, 2021, 9:46 AM EST
- In force
- 12 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Burlington, VT
County Essex County, VT
The radar
The Burlington radar (KCXX), 116 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:17 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
Gray, ME (KGYX), launched 12:00Z, 8.3 hours before the alert went out and 150 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.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 423 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 86 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 600 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 777 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
447 WWUS41 KBTV 012016 WSWBTV URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Burlington VT 316 PM EST Mon Mar 1 2021 VTZ004-020915- /O.UPG.KBTV.WC.Y.0004.210302T0300Z-210302T1600Z/ /O.NEW.KBTV.WC.W.0001.210302T0300Z-210302T1600Z/ Essex- Including the city of Island Pond 316 PM EST Mon Mar 1 2021 ...WIND CHILL WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 11 AM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 35 below zero. * WHERE...Essex County. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 11 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Temperatures will plummet behind a strong arctic cold front this evening and gusty northwest winds will develop, producing very cold wind chill values. The coldest wind chills will occur between 1 AM and 9 AM Tuesday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. && $$ NYZ029>031-034-VTZ003-006>008-010-016>019-020915- /O.CON.KBTV.WC.Y.0004.210302T0300Z-210302T1600Z/ Southeastern St. Lawrence-Southern Franklin-Western Clinton- Western Essex-Orleans-Lamoille-Caledonia-Washington-Orange- Eastern Franklin-Eastern Chittenden-Eastern Addison- Eastern Rutland- Including the cities of Star Lake, Saranac Lake, Tupper Lake, Dannemora, Lake Placid, Newport, Johnson, Stowe, St. Johnsbury, Montpelier, Bradford, Randolph, Enosburg Falls, Richford, Underhill, Bristol, Ripton, East Wallingford, and Killington 316 PM EST Mon Mar 1 2021 ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 11 AM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 20 to 30 below zero. * WHERE...Portions of central, northeast and northwest Vermont and northern New York. * WHEN...From 10 PM Monday to 11 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Temperatures will plummet behind a strong arctic cold front this evening and gusty northwest winds will develop, producing very cold wind chill values. The coldest wind chills will occur between 1 AM and 9 AM Tuesday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit http://weather.gov/btv/winter
3 follow-up statements
597 WWUS41 KBTV 020256 WSWBTV URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Burlington VT 956 PM EST Mon Mar 1 2021 VTZ004-021000- /O.CON.KBTV.WC.W.0001.210302T0300Z-210302T1600Z/ Essex- Including the city of Island Pond 956 PM EST Mon Mar 1 2021 ...WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 35 below zero. * WHERE...Essex County Vermont. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 11 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Cold temperatures and gusty northwest winds will produce very cold wind chill values. The coldest wind chills will occur between 1 AM and 9 AM Tuesday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. && $$ NYZ029>031-034-VTZ003-006>008-010-016>019-021000- /O.CON.KBTV.WC.Y.0004.210302T0300Z-210302T1600Z/ Southeastern St. Lawrence-Southern Franklin-Western Clinton- Western Essex-Orleans-Lamoille-Caledonia-Washington-Orange- Eastern Franklin-Eastern Chittenden-Eastern Addison- Eastern Rutland- Including the cities of Star Lake, Saranac Lake, Tupper Lake, Dannemora, Lake Placid, Newport, Johnson, Stowe, St. Johnsbury, Montpelier, Bradford, Randolph, Enosburg Falls, Richford, Underhill, Bristol, Ripton, East Wallingford, and Killington 956 PM EST Mon Mar 1 2021 ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 20 to 30 below zero. * WHERE...The northern Adirondacks of New York and the north central, northeast, and south central portions of Vermont. * WHEN...From 10 PM Monday to 11 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Cold temperatures and gusty northwest winds will produce very cold wind chill values. The coldest wind chills will occur between 1 AM and 9 AM Tuesday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit http://weather.gov/btv/winter
596 WWUS41 KBTV 020759 WSWBTV URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Burlington VT 259 AM EST Tue Mar 2 2021 VTZ004-021600- /O.CON.KBTV.WC.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210302T1600Z/ Essex- Including the city of Island Pond 259 AM EST Tue Mar 2 2021 ...WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 35 below zero. * WHERE...Essex County Vermont. * WHEN...Until 11 AM EST This Morning. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Cold temperatures and gusty northwest winds will produce very cold wind chill values. The coldest wind chills will occur through 9 AM this morning. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. && $$ NYZ029>031-034-VTZ003-006>008-010-016>019-021600- /O.CON.KBTV.WC.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-210302T1600Z/ Southeastern St. Lawrence-Southern Franklin-Western Clinton- Western Essex-Orleans-Lamoille-Caledonia-Washington-Orange- Eastern Franklin-Eastern Chittenden-Eastern Addison- Eastern Rutland- Including the cities of Star Lake, Saranac Lake, Tupper Lake, Dannemora, Lake Placid, Newport, Johnson, Stowe, St. Johnsbury, Montpelier, Bradford, Randolph, Enosburg Falls, Richford, Underhill, Bristol, Ripton, East Wallingford, and Killington 259 AM EST Tue Mar 2 2021 ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 20 to 30 below zero. * WHERE...The northern Adirondacks of New York and the north central, northeast, and south central portions of Vermont. * WHEN...Until 11 AM This Morning. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Cold temperatures and gusty northwest winds will produce very cold wind chill values. The coldest wind chills will occur through 9 AM this morning. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit http://weather.gov/btv/winter
773 WWUS41 KBTV 021446 WSWBTV URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Burlington VT 946 AM EST Tue Mar 2 2021 VTZ004-021600- /O.CAN.KBTV.WC.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210302T1600Z/ Essex- Including the city of Island Pond 946 AM EST Tue Mar 2 2021 ...WIND CHILL WARNING IS CANCELLED... The combination of gradual warming and relaxing of winds has reduced the threat of dangerous wind chills. However, wind chill values near 20 below zero will still be possible through the next several hours, which can cause frostbite to occur with prolonged exposure. $$ NYZ029>031-034-VTZ003-006>008-010-016>019-021600- /O.CAN.KBTV.WC.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-210302T1600Z/ Southeastern St. Lawrence-Southern Franklin-Western Clinton- Western Essex-Orleans-Lamoille-Caledonia-Washington-Orange- Eastern Franklin-Eastern Chittenden-Eastern Addison- Eastern Rutland- Including the cities of Star Lake, Saranac Lake, Tupper Lake, Dannemora, Lake Placid, Newport, Johnson, Stowe, St. Johnsbury, Montpelier, Bradford, Randolph, Enosburg Falls, Richford, Underhill, Bristol, Ripton, East Wallingford, and Killington 946 AM EST Tue Mar 2 2021 ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... The combination of gradual warming and relaxing of winds has reduced the threat of dangerous wind chills. However, wind chill values will still be cold through the next several hours, which can cause frostbite to occur with prolonged exposure. $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit http://weather.gov/btv/winter
The office that day
Everything else NWS Burlington, VT issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 1, 2:21 AM EST | Wind Advisory | BTV | Addison, Caledonia, Chittenden, Essex, Franklin, Grand Isle and 5 more | 32 hr |
| Mar 1, 1:15 PM EST | Snow Squall Warning | BTV | Franklin, Grand Isle | 45 min |
| Mar 1, 1:54 PM EST | Special Weather Statement | BTV | Franklin, Grand Isle | 51 min |
| Mar 1, 2:42 PM EST | Special Weather Statement | BTV | Chittenden, Lamoille, Orleans | 48 min |
| Mar 1, 3:30 PM EST | Special Weather Statement | BTV | Caledonia, Chittenden, Essex, Lamoille, Orleans, Washington | 45 min |
| Mar 1, 4:18 PM EST | Special Weather Statement | BTV | Addison, Washington | 42 min |
| Mar 1, 5:21 PM EST | Special Weather Statement | BTV | Addison | 39 min |
| Mar 1, 6:02 PM EST | Special Weather Statement | BTV | Orange | 43 min |
| Mar 1, 6:13 PM EST | Special Weather Statement | BTV | Addison | 32 min |
| Mar 1, 6:45 PM EST | Special Weather Statement | BTV | Addison | 45 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.