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Wind Advisory 1, NWS Des Moines, IA

January 13, 202116 counties in Iowa

NWS Des Moines, IA issued this wind advisory at Jan 13, 2021, 3:24 PM CST for 16 counties in Iowa. It took effect at Jan 14, 2021, 3:00 AM CST. It was in force for 21 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jan 13, 2021, 3:24 PM CST (21:24 UTC)
In effect from
Jan 14, 2021, 3:00 AM CST
Expired
Jan 15, 2021, 12:00 AM CST
In force
21 hr
Issued by
NWS Des Moines, IA

Counties Adair County, IA, Adams County, IA, Audubon County, IA, Boone County, IA, Carroll County, IA, Cass County, IA, Clarke County, IA, Crawford County, IA, Dallas County, IA, Decatur County, IA, Greene County, IA, Guthrie County, IA, Madison County, IA, Ringgold County, IA, Taylor County, IA, Union County, IA

The radar

The Des Moines radar (KDMX), 69 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 21:30 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

Omaha, NE (KOAX), launched 12:00Z, 9.4 hours before the alert went out and 162 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, Omaha, NE at 12:00Z on 2021-01-13Temperature 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, Omaha, NE at 12:00Z on 2021-01-13The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 114 square meters per square second.193958Sfc1 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
2599 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
42 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
114 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
146 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

898 
WWUS73 KDMX 132124
NPWDMX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
324 PM CST Wed Jan 13 2021

IAZ044>047-057>059-070>072-081>083-092>094-140530-
/O.NEW.KDMX.WI.Y.0001.210114T0900Z-210115T0000Z/
Crawford-Carroll-Greene-Boone-Audubon-Guthrie-Dallas-Cass-Adair-
Madison-Adams-Union-Clarke-Taylor-Ringgold-Decatur-
Including the cities of Denison, Carroll, Jefferson, Boone, 
Audubon, Exira, Guthrie Center, Panora, Bayard, Casey, Perry, 
Waukee, Adel, Atlantic, Greenfield, Stuart, Adair, Fontanelle, 
Winterset, Earlham, Corning, Creston, Osceola, Bedford, Lenox, 
New Market, Mount Ayr, Lamoni, and Leon
324 PM CST Wed Jan 13 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 6 PM CST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...West-central to southwest Iowa.

* WHEN...From 3 AM to 6 PM CST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A light rain and snow mix is possible
  Thursday morning and may lead to tricky travel conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
https://weather.gov/desmoines
7 follow-up statements
304 
WWUS73 KDMX 140359
NPWDMX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
959 PM CST Wed Jan 13 2021

IAZ044>047-057>059-070>072-081>083-092>094-141200-
/O.CON.KDMX.WI.Y.0001.210114T0900Z-210115T0000Z/
Crawford-Carroll-Greene-Boone-Audubon-Guthrie-Dallas-Cass-Adair-
Madison-Adams-Union-Clarke-Taylor-Ringgold-Decatur-
Including the cities of Denison, Carroll, Jefferson, Boone, 
Audubon, Exira, Guthrie Center, Panora, Bayard, Casey, Perry, 
Waukee, Adel, Atlantic, Greenfield, Stuart, Adair, Fontanelle, 
Winterset, Earlham, Corning, Creston, Osceola, Bedford, Lenox, 
New Market, Mount Ayr, Lamoni, and Leon
959 PM CST Wed Jan 13 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 6 PM CST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...West-central to southwest Iowa.

* WHEN...From 3 AM to 6 PM CST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A light rain and snow mix is possible 
  Thursday morning and may lead to tricky travel conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
https://weather.gov/desmoines

Small
658 
WWUS73 KDMX 141008
NPWDMX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
408 AM CST Thu Jan 14 2021

IAZ057>059-070>072-081>083-092>094-141815-
/O.EXT.KDMX.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-210115T0600Z/
Audubon-Guthrie-Dallas-Cass-Adair-Madison-Adams-Union-Clarke-
Taylor-Ringgold-Decatur-
Including the cities of Audubon, Exira, Guthrie Center, Panora, 
Bayard, Casey, Perry, Waukee, Adel, Atlantic, Greenfield, Stuart,
Adair, Fontanelle, Winterset, Earlham, Corning, Creston, Osceola,
Bedford, Lenox, New Market, Mount Ayr, Lamoni, and Leon
408 AM CST Thu Jan 14 2021

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* WHERE...Southwest into parts of central Iowa.

* WHEN...Until midnight CST tonight.

* 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.

&&

$$

IAZ044>047-141815-
/O.CON.KDMX.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-210115T0000Z/
Crawford-Carroll-Greene-Boone-
Including the cities of Denison, Carroll, Jefferson, and Boone
408 AM CST Thu Jan 14 2021

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

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* WHERE...Parts of west central into central Iowa.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST 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.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
https://weather.gov/desmoines

Ansorge
962 
WWUS73 KDMX 141452
NPWDMX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
852 AM CST Thu Jan 14 2021

IAZ044>047-142300-
/O.CON.KDMX.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-210115T0000Z/
Crawford-Carroll-Greene-Boone-
Including the cities of Denison, Carroll, Jefferson, and Boone
852 AM CST Thu Jan 14 2021

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

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* WHERE...Parts of west central into central Iowa.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST 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.

&&

$$

IAZ057>059-070>072-081>083-092>094-142300-
/O.CON.KDMX.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-210115T0600Z/
Audubon-Guthrie-Dallas-Cass-Adair-Madison-Adams-Union-Clarke-
Taylor-Ringgold-Decatur-
Including the cities of Audubon, Exira, Guthrie Center, Panora, 
Bayard, Casey, Perry, Waukee, Adel, Atlantic, Greenfield, Stuart,
Adair, Fontanelle, Winterset, Earlham, Corning, Creston, Osceola,
Bedford, Lenox, New Market, Mount Ayr, Lamoni, and Leon
852 AM CST Thu Jan 14 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* WHERE...Southwest into parts of central Iowa.

* WHEN...Until midnight CST tonight.

* 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.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
https://weather.gov/desmoines

Podrazik
743 
WWUS73 KDMX 142142
NPWDMX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
342 PM CST Thu Jan 14 2021

IAZ044>047-150000-
/O.CON.KDMX.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-210115T0000Z/
Crawford-Carroll-Greene-Boone-
Including the cities of Denison, Carroll, Jefferson, and Boone
342 PM CST Thu Jan 14 2021

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

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* WHERE...Parts of west central into central Iowa.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST 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.

&&

$$

IAZ057>059-070>072-081>083-092>094-150545-
/O.CON.KDMX.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-210115T0600Z/
Audubon-Guthrie-Dallas-Cass-Adair-Madison-Adams-Union-Clarke-
Taylor-Ringgold-Decatur-
Including the cities of Audubon, Exira, Guthrie Center, Panora, 
Bayard, Casey, Perry, Waukee, Adel, Atlantic, Greenfield, Stuart,
Adair, Fontanelle, Winterset, Earlham, Corning, Creston, Osceola,
Bedford, Lenox, New Market, Mount Ayr, Lamoni, and Leon
342 PM CST Thu Jan 14 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* WHERE...Southwest into parts of central Iowa.

* WHEN...Until midnight CST tonight.

* 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.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
https://weather.gov/desmoines
819 
WWUS73 KDMX 150020
NPWDMX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
620 PM CST Thu Jan 14 2021

IAZ044>047-150130-
/O.EXP.KDMX.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-210115T0000Z/
Crawford-Carroll-Greene-Boone-
Including the cities of Denison, Carroll, Jefferson, and Boone
620 PM CST Thu Jan 14 2021

...WIND ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

The wind advisory has expired and a Blizzard Warning is now in
effect.

$$

IAZ057>059-070>072-081>083-092>094-150600-
/O.CON.KDMX.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-210115T0600Z/
Audubon-Guthrie-Dallas-Cass-Adair-Madison-Adams-Union-Clarke-
Taylor-Ringgold-Decatur-
Including the cities of Audubon, Exira, Guthrie Center, Panora, 
Bayard, Casey, Perry, Waukee, Adel, Atlantic, Greenfield, Stuart,
Adair, Fontanelle, Winterset, Earlham, Corning, Creston, Osceola,
Bedford, Lenox, New Market, Mount Ayr, Lamoni, and Leon
620 PM CST Thu Jan 14 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of Central and South Central Iowa.

* WHEN...Until midnight CST tonight.

* 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.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
https://weather.gov/desmoines
811 
WWUS73 KDMX 150314
NPWDMX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
914 PM CST Thu Jan 14 2021

IAZ057>059-070>072-081>083-092>094-150600-
/O.CON.KDMX.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-210115T0600Z/
Audubon-Guthrie-Dallas-Cass-Adair-Madison-Adams-Union-Clarke-
Taylor-Ringgold-Decatur-
Including the cities of Audubon, Exira, Guthrie Center, Panora, 
Bayard, Casey, Perry, Waukee, Adel, Atlantic, Greenfield, Stuart,
Adair, Fontanelle, Winterset, Earlham, Corning, Creston, Osceola,
Bedford, Lenox, New Market, Mount Ayr, Lamoni, and Leon
914 PM CST Thu Jan 14 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of Central and South Central Iowa.

* WHEN...Until midnight CST tonight.

* 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.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
https://weather.gov/desmoines
634 
WWUS73 KDMX 150606
NPWDMX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
1206 AM CST Fri Jan 15 2021

IAZ057>059-070>072-081>083-092>094-150715-
/O.EXP.KDMX.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-210115T0600Z/
Audubon-Guthrie-Dallas-Cass-Adair-Madison-Adams-Union-Clarke-
Taylor-Ringgold-Decatur-
Including the cities of Audubon, Exira, Guthrie Center, Panora, 
Bayard, Casey, Perry, Waukee, Adel, Atlantic, Greenfield, Stuart,
Adair, Fontanelle, Winterset, Earlham, Corning, Creston, Osceola,
Bedford, Lenox, New Market, Mount Ayr, Lamoni, and Leon
1206 AM CST Fri Jan 15 2021

...WIND ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

The wind advisory has expired and a Blizzard Warning is now in
effect.

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
https://weather.gov/desmoines

The office that day

Everything else NWS Des Moines, IA issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jan 13, 3:49 PM CSTWinter Storm WatchDMXAudubon, Calhoun, Carroll, Cerro Gordo, Crawford, Emmet and 13 more12 hr
Jan 13, 3:49 PM CSTWinter Weather AdvisoryDMXAdair, Adams, Audubon, Black Hawk, Boone, Bremer and 35 more50 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.