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Wind Advisory 7, NWS Des Moines, IA

November 11, 202125 counties in Iowa

NWS Des Moines, IA issued this wind advisory at Nov 11, 2021, 2:52 AM CST for 25 counties in Iowa. It took effect at Nov 11, 2021, 9:00 PM CST. It was in force for 21 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Nov 11, 2021, 2:52 AM CST (08:52 UTC)
In effect from
Nov 11, 2021, 9:00 PM CST
Expired
Nov 12, 2021, 6:00 PM CST
In force
21 hr
Issued by
NWS Des Moines, IA
All 25 counties

Adair County, IA, Audubon County, IA, Boone County, IA, Calhoun County, IA, Carroll County, IA, Cass County, IA, Crawford County, IA, Dallas County, IA, Emmet County, IA, Franklin County, IA, Greene County, IA, Guthrie County, IA, Hamilton County, IA, Hardin County, IA, Humboldt County, IA, Kossuth County, IA, Madison County, IA, Palo Alto County, IA, Pocahontas County, IA, Polk County, IA, Sac County, IA, Story County, IA, Warren County, IA, Webster County, IA, Wright County, IA

The radar

The Des Moines radar (KDMX), 68 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 08:55 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 00:00Z, 8.9 hours before the alert went out and 201 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 00:00Z on 2021-11-11Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCLEL10008507005003002001001 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 00:00Z on 2021-11-11The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -79 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
503 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
41 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-79 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
43 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

626 
WWUS73 KDMX 110852
NPWDMX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
252 AM CST Thu Nov 11 2021

IAZ023-024-033>035-044-045-111700-
/O.NEW.KDMX.WI.Y.0007.211112T0600Z-211112T2100Z/
Pocahontas-Humboldt-Sac-Calhoun-Webster-Crawford-Carroll-
Including the cities of Pocahontas, Laurens, Rolfe, Fonda, 
Gilmore City, Humboldt, Sac City, Lake View, Odebolt, Wall Lake, 
Schaller, Early, Rockwell City, Manson, Lake City, Pomeroy, 
Fort Dodge, Denison, and Carroll
252 AM CST Thu Nov 11 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 3 PM CST
FRIDAY...

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

* WHERE...Portions of Western and Central Iowa

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 3 PM CST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 

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
338 
WWUS73 KDMX 111449
NPWDMX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
849 AM CST Thu Nov 11 2021

IAZ023-024-033>035-044-045-112300-
/O.CON.KDMX.WI.Y.0007.211112T0600Z-211112T2100Z/
Pocahontas-Humboldt-Sac-Calhoun-Webster-Crawford-Carroll-
Including the cities of Pocahontas, Laurens, Rolfe, Fonda, 
Gilmore City, Humboldt, Sac City, Lake View, Odebolt, Wall Lake, 
Schaller, Early, Rockwell City, Manson, Lake City, Pomeroy, 
Fort Dodge, Denison, and Carroll
849 AM CST Thu Nov 11 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 3 PM
CST FRIDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 3 PM CST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects.

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
585 
WWUS73 KDMX 112059
NPWDMX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
259 PM CST Thu Nov 11 2021

IAZ036-037-046>048-057>060-070>073-120500-
/O.EXB.KDMX.WI.Y.0007.211112T0300Z-211113T0000Z/
Hamilton-Hardin-Greene-Boone-Story-Audubon-Guthrie-Dallas-Polk-
Cass-Adair-Madison-Warren-
Including the cities of Webster City, Iowa Falls, Eldora, Ackley,
Jefferson, Boone, Ames, Audubon, Exira, Guthrie Center, Panora, 
Bayard, Casey, Perry, Waukee, Adel, Des Moines, Atlantic, 
Greenfield, Stuart, Adair, Fontanelle, Winterset, Earlham, 
Indianola, Norwalk, and Carlisle
259 PM CST Thu Nov 11 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM CST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...West to northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50
  mph expected.

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

* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 6 PM CST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

IAZ023-024-033>035-044-045-120500-
/O.EXT.KDMX.WI.Y.0007.211112T0300Z-211113T0000Z/
Pocahontas-Humboldt-Sac-Calhoun-Webster-Crawford-Carroll-
Including the cities of Pocahontas, Laurens, Rolfe, Fonda, 
Gilmore City, Humboldt, Sac City, Lake View, Odebolt, Wall Lake, 
Schaller, Early, Rockwell City, Manson, Lake City, Pomeroy, 
Fort Dodge, Denison, and Carroll
259 PM CST Thu Nov 11 2021

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM CST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...West to northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts in 
  excess of 50 mph expected.

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

* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 6 PM CST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects.

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
710 
WWUS73 KDMX 120322
NPWDMX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
922 PM CST Thu Nov 11 2021

IAZ023-024-033>037-044>048-057>060-070>073-121130-
/O.CON.KDMX.WI.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-211113T0000Z/
Pocahontas-Humboldt-Sac-Calhoun-Webster-Hamilton-Hardin-Crawford-
Carroll-Greene-Boone-Story-Audubon-Guthrie-Dallas-Polk-Cass-Adair-
Madison-Warren-
Including the cities of Pocahontas, Laurens, Rolfe, Fonda, 
Gilmore City, Humboldt, Sac City, Lake View, Odebolt, Wall Lake, 
Schaller, Early, Rockwell City, Manson, Lake City, Pomeroy, 
Fort Dodge, Webster City, Iowa Falls, Eldora, Ackley, Denison, 
Carroll, Jefferson, Boone, Ames, Audubon, Exira, Guthrie Center, 
Panora, Bayard, Casey, Perry, Waukee, Adel, Des Moines, Atlantic,
Greenfield, Stuart, Adair, Fontanelle, Winterset, Earlham, 
Indianola, Norwalk, and Carlisle
922 PM CST Thu Nov 11 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...West to northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts to around 
  50 mph expected.

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

* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 6 PM CST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects.

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
467 
WWUS73 KDMX 120925
NPWDMX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
325 AM CST Fri Nov 12 2021

IAZ023-024-033>037-044>048-057>060-070>073-121730-
/O.CON.KDMX.WI.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-211113T0000Z/
Pocahontas-Humboldt-Sac-Calhoun-Webster-Hamilton-Hardin-Crawford-
Carroll-Greene-Boone-Story-Audubon-Guthrie-Dallas-Polk-Cass-Adair-
Madison-Warren-
Including the cities of Pocahontas, Laurens, Rolfe, Fonda, 
Gilmore City, Humboldt, Sac City, Lake View, Odebolt, Wall Lake, 
Schaller, Early, Rockwell City, Manson, Lake City, Pomeroy, 
Fort Dodge, Webster City, Iowa Falls, Eldora, Ackley, Denison, 
Carroll, Jefferson, Boone, Ames, Audubon, Exira, Guthrie Center, 
Panora, Bayard, Casey, Perry, Waukee, Adel, Des Moines, Atlantic,
Greenfield, Stuart, Adair, Fontanelle, Winterset, Earlham, 
Indianola, Norwalk, and Carlisle
325 AM CST Fri Nov 12 2021

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

* WHAT...West to northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts to around
  50 mph expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects.

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
430 
WWUS73 KDMX 121627
NPWDMX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
1027 AM CST Fri Nov 12 2021

IAZ023-024-033>037-044>048-057>060-070>073-130000-
/O.CON.KDMX.WI.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-211113T0000Z/
Pocahontas-Humboldt-Sac-Calhoun-Webster-Hamilton-Hardin-Crawford-
Carroll-Greene-Boone-Story-Audubon-Guthrie-Dallas-Polk-Cass-Adair-
Madison-Warren-
Including the cities of Pocahontas, Laurens, Rolfe, Fonda, 
Gilmore City, Humboldt, Sac City, Lake View, Odebolt, Wall Lake, 
Schaller, Early, Rockwell City, Manson, Lake City, Pomeroy, 
Fort Dodge, Webster City, Iowa Falls, Eldora, Ackley, Denison, 
Carroll, Jefferson, Boone, Ames, Audubon, Exira, Guthrie Center, 
Panora, Bayard, Casey, Perry, Waukee, Adel, Des Moines, Atlantic,
Greenfield, Stuart, Adair, Fontanelle, Winterset, Earlham, 
Indianola, Norwalk, and Carlisle
1027 AM CST Fri Nov 12 2021

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

* WHAT...West to northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to
  around 50 mph possible.

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

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects.

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
203 
WWUS73 KDMX 121845
NPWDMX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
1245 PM CST Fri Nov 12 2021

IAZ004-005-015-025-026-130000-
/O.EXA.KDMX.WI.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-211113T0000Z/
Emmet-Kossuth-Palo Alto-Wright-Franklin-
Including the cities of Estherville, Algona, Emmetsburg, 
Eagle Grove, Clarion, Belmond, and Hampton
1245 PM CST Fri Nov 12 2021

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

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* WHERE...Northern and Northwest Iowa.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects and
  cause hazardous travel conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

IAZ023-024-033>037-044>048-057>060-070>073-130000-
/O.CON.KDMX.WI.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-211113T0000Z/
Pocahontas-Humboldt-Sac-Calhoun-Webster-Hamilton-Hardin-Crawford-
Carroll-Greene-Boone-Story-Audubon-Guthrie-Dallas-Polk-Cass-Adair-
Madison-Warren-
Including the cities of Pocahontas, Laurens, Rolfe, Fonda, 
Gilmore City, Humboldt, Sac City, Lake View, Odebolt, Wall Lake, 
Schaller, Early, Rockwell City, Manson, Lake City, Pomeroy, 
Fort Dodge, Webster City, Iowa Falls, Eldora, Ackley, Denison, 
Carroll, Jefferson, Boone, Ames, Audubon, Exira, Guthrie Center, 
Panora, Bayard, Casey, Perry, Waukee, Adel, Des Moines, Atlantic,
Greenfield, Stuart, Adair, Fontanelle, Winterset, Earlham, 
Indianola, Norwalk, and Carlisle
1245 PM CST Fri Nov 12 2021

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

* WHAT...West to northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 
  around 50 mph possible, especially west.

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

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects and
  cause hazardous 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
275 
WWUS73 KDMX 130015
NPWDMX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
615 PM CST Fri Nov 12 2021

IAZ004-005-015-023>026-033>037-044>048-057>060-070>073-130115-
/O.EXP.KDMX.WI.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-211113T0000Z/
Emmet-Kossuth-Palo Alto-Pocahontas-Humboldt-Wright-Franklin-Sac-
Calhoun-Webster-Hamilton-Hardin-Crawford-Carroll-Greene-Boone-
Story-Audubon-Guthrie-Dallas-Polk-Cass-Adair-Madison-Warren-
Including the cities of Estherville, Algona, Emmetsburg, 
Pocahontas, Laurens, Rolfe, Fonda, Gilmore City, Humboldt, 
Eagle Grove, Clarion, Belmond, Hampton, Sac City, Lake View, 
Odebolt, Wall Lake, Schaller, Early, Rockwell City, Manson, 
Lake City, Pomeroy, Fort Dodge, Webster City, Iowa Falls, Eldora,
Ackley, Denison, Carroll, Jefferson, Boone, Ames, Audubon, Exira,
Guthrie Center, Panora, Bayard, Casey, Perry, Waukee, Adel, 
Des Moines, Atlantic, Greenfield, Stuart, Adair, Fontanelle, 
Winterset, Earlham, Indianola, Norwalk, and Carlisle
615 PM CST Fri Nov 12 2021

...WIND ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

Winds have decreased below advisory levels and will continue to 
diminish throughout the evening.

$$

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

Hagenhoff

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Nov 11, 2:50 AM CSTWinter Weather AdvisoryDMXCerro Gordo, Emmet, Franklin, Hancock, Kossuth, Palo Alto and 3 more34 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.