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Wind Advisory 9, NWS Des Moines, IA

December 5, 202139 counties in Iowa

NWS Des Moines, IA issued this wind advisory at Dec 5, 2021, 2:43 AM CST for 39 counties in Iowa. It took effect at Dec 5, 2021, 6:00 PM CST. It was in force for 15 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Dec 5, 2021, 2:43 AM CST (08:43 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 5, 2021, 6:00 PM CST
Expired
Dec 6, 2021, 9:00 AM CST
In force
15 hr
Issued by
NWS Des Moines, IA
All 39 counties

Adair County, IA, Audubon County, IA, Black Hawk County, IA, Boone County, IA, Bremer County, IA, Butler County, IA, Calhoun County, IA, Carroll County, IA, Cass County, IA, Cerro Gordo County, IA, Crawford County, IA, Dallas County, IA, Emmet County, IA, Franklin County, IA, Greene County, IA, Grundy County, IA, Guthrie County, IA, Hamilton County, IA, Hancock County, IA, Hardin County, IA, Humboldt County, IA, Jasper County, IA, Kossuth County, IA, Madison County, IA, Mahaska County, IA, Marion County, IA, Marshall County, IA, Palo Alto County, IA, Pocahontas County, IA, Polk County, IA, Poweshiek County, IA, Sac County, IA, Story County, IA, Tama County, IA, Warren County, IA, Webster County, IA, Winnebago County, IA, Worth County, IA, Wright County, IA

The radar

The Des Moines radar (KDMX), 59 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 08:45 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, 8.7 hours before the alert went out and 239 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 2021-12-05Temperature 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 00:00Z on 2021-12-05The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 230 square meters per square second.19395878Sfc1 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
2157 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
57 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
230 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
616 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

277 
WWUS73 KDMX 050843
NPWDMX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
243 AM CST Sun Dec 5 2021

IAZ004>007-015>017-023>028-033>039-044>050-051645-
/O.NEW.KDMX.WI.Y.0009.211206T0000Z-211206T1300Z/
Emmet-Kossuth-Winnebago-Worth-Palo Alto-Hancock-Cerro Gordo-
Pocahontas-Humboldt-Wright-Franklin-Butler-Bremer-Sac-Calhoun-
Webster-Hamilton-Hardin-Grundy-Black Hawk-Crawford-Carroll-Greene-
Boone-Story-Marshall-Tama-
Including the cities of Estherville, Algona, Forest City, 
Lake Mills, Northwood, Manly, Emmetsburg, Garner, Britt, Kanawha,
Mason City, Clear Lake, Pocahontas, Laurens, Rolfe, Fonda, 
Gilmore City, Humboldt, Eagle Grove, Clarion, Belmond, Hampton, 
Parkersburg, Clarksville, Shell Rock, Greene, Aplington, Allison,
Dumont, Waverly, Sac City, Lake View, Odebolt, Wall Lake, 
Schaller, Early, Rockwell City, Manson, Lake City, Pomeroy, 
Fort Dodge, Webster City, Iowa Falls, Eldora, Ackley, 
Grundy Center, Reinbeck, Conrad, Dike, Wellsburg, Waterloo, 
Cedar Falls, Denison, Carroll, Jefferson, Boone, Ames, 
Marshalltown, Tama, Toledo, Traer, Dysart, and Gladbrook
243 AM CST Sun Dec 5 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM CST
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts of 40 to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of central into north central Iowa.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 7 AM CST Monday.

* 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
6 follow-up statements
125 
WWUS73 KDMX 051527
NPWDMX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
927 AM CST Sun Dec 5 2021

IAZ057>059-070-071-052330-
/O.EXA.KDMX.WI.Y.0009.211206T0000Z-211206T1300Z/
Audubon-Guthrie-Dallas-Cass-Adair-
Including the cities of Audubon, Exira, Guthrie Center, Panora, 
Bayard, Casey, Perry, Waukee, Adel, Atlantic, Greenfield, Stuart,
Adair, and Fontanelle
927 AM CST Sun Dec 5 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM CST
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Southwest Iowa.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 7 AM CST Monday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be sure to secure any loose holiday lights
  and decorations. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

IAZ004>007-015>017-023>028-033>039-044>050-052330-
/O.CON.KDMX.WI.Y.0009.211206T0000Z-211206T1300Z/
Emmet-Kossuth-Winnebago-Worth-Palo Alto-Hancock-Cerro Gordo-
Pocahontas-Humboldt-Wright-Franklin-Butler-Bremer-Sac-Calhoun-
Webster-Hamilton-Hardin-Grundy-Black Hawk-Crawford-Carroll-Greene-
Boone-Story-Marshall-Tama-
Including the cities of Estherville, Algona, Forest City, 
Lake Mills, Northwood, Manly, Emmetsburg, Garner, Britt, Kanawha,
Mason City, Clear Lake, Pocahontas, Laurens, Rolfe, Fonda, 
Gilmore City, Humboldt, Eagle Grove, Clarion, Belmond, Hampton, 
Parkersburg, Clarksville, Shell Rock, Greene, Aplington, Allison,
Dumont, Waverly, Sac City, Lake View, Odebolt, Wall Lake, 
Schaller, Early, Rockwell City, Manson, Lake City, Pomeroy, 
Fort Dodge, Webster City, Iowa Falls, Eldora, Ackley, 
Grundy Center, Reinbeck, Conrad, Dike, Wellsburg, Waterloo, 
Cedar Falls, Denison, Carroll, Jefferson, Boone, Ames, 
Marshalltown, Tama, Toledo, Traer, Dysart, and Gladbrook
927 AM CST Sun Dec 5 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM
CST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts of 40 to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of central into north central Iowa.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 7 AM CST Monday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be sure to secure any loose holiday lights
  and decorations. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

Podrazik

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
https://weather.gov/desmoines
288 
WWUS73 KDMX 052030
NPWDMX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
230 PM CST Sun Dec 5 2021

IAZ060>062-072>075-060430-
/O.EXB.KDMX.WI.Y.0009.211206T0300Z-211206T1300Z/
Polk-Jasper-Poweshiek-Madison-Warren-Marion-Mahaska-
Including the cities of Des Moines, Newton, Grinnell, Winterset, 
Earlham, Indianola, Norwalk, Carlisle, Pella, Knoxville, 
and Oskaloosa
230 PM CST Sun Dec 5 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM CST
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...South central to southeast Iowa.

* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 7 AM CST Monday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be sure to secure any loose holiday 
  lights and decorations.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

IAZ004>007-015>017-023>028-033>039-044>050-057>059-070-071-060430-
/O.CON.KDMX.WI.Y.0009.211206T0000Z-211206T1300Z/
Emmet-Kossuth-Winnebago-Worth-Palo Alto-Hancock-Cerro Gordo-
Pocahontas-Humboldt-Wright-Franklin-Butler-Bremer-Sac-Calhoun-
Webster-Hamilton-Hardin-Grundy-Black Hawk-Crawford-Carroll-Greene-
Boone-Story-Marshall-Tama-Audubon-Guthrie-Dallas-Cass-Adair-
Including the cities of Estherville, Algona, Forest City, 
Lake Mills, Northwood, Manly, Emmetsburg, Garner, Britt, Kanawha,
Mason City, Clear Lake, Pocahontas, Laurens, Rolfe, Fonda, 
Gilmore City, Humboldt, Eagle Grove, Clarion, Belmond, Hampton, 
Parkersburg, Clarksville, Shell Rock, Greene, Aplington, Allison,
Dumont, Waverly, Sac City, Lake View, Odebolt, Wall Lake, 
Schaller, Early, Rockwell City, Manson, Lake City, Pomeroy, 
Fort Dodge, Webster City, Iowa Falls, Eldora, Ackley, 
Grundy Center, Reinbeck, Conrad, Dike, Wellsburg, Waterloo, 
Cedar Falls, Denison, Carroll, Jefferson, Boone, Ames, 
Marshalltown, Tama, Toledo, Traer, Dysart, Gladbrook, Audubon, 
Exira, Guthrie Center, Panora, Bayard, Casey, Perry, Waukee, 
Adel, Atlantic, Greenfield, Stuart, Adair, and Fontanelle
230 PM CST Sun Dec 5 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM
CST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts of 40 to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of central into north central Iowa.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 7 AM CST Monday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be sure to secure any loose holiday 
  lights and decorations.

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
708 
WWUS73 KDMX 060308
NPWDMX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
908 PM CST Sun Dec 5 2021

IAZ004>007-015>017-023>028-033>039-044>050-057>062-070>075-061100-
/O.CON.KDMX.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-211206T1300Z/
Emmet-Kossuth-Winnebago-Worth-Palo Alto-Hancock-Cerro Gordo-
Pocahontas-Humboldt-Wright-Franklin-Butler-Bremer-Sac-Calhoun-
Webster-Hamilton-Hardin-Grundy-Black Hawk-Crawford-Carroll-Greene-
Boone-Story-Marshall-Tama-Audubon-Guthrie-Dallas-Polk-Jasper-
Poweshiek-Cass-Adair-Madison-Warren-Marion-Mahaska-
Including the cities of Estherville, Algona, Forest City, 
Lake Mills, Northwood, Manly, Emmetsburg, Garner, Britt, Kanawha,
Mason City, Clear Lake, Pocahontas, Laurens, Rolfe, Fonda, 
Gilmore City, Humboldt, Eagle Grove, Clarion, Belmond, Hampton, 
Parkersburg, Clarksville, Shell Rock, Greene, Aplington, Allison,
Dumont, Waverly, Sac City, Lake View, Odebolt, Wall Lake, 
Schaller, Early, Rockwell City, Manson, Lake City, Pomeroy, 
Fort Dodge, Webster City, Iowa Falls, Eldora, Ackley, 
Grundy Center, Reinbeck, Conrad, Dike, Wellsburg, Waterloo, 
Cedar Falls, Denison, Carroll, Jefferson, Boone, Ames, 
Marshalltown, Tama, Toledo, Traer, Dysart, Gladbrook, Audubon, 
Exira, Guthrie Center, Panora, Bayard, Casey, Perry, Waukee, 
Adel, Des Moines, Newton, Grinnell, Atlantic, Greenfield, Stuart,
Adair, Fontanelle, Winterset, Earlham, Indianola, Norwalk, 
Carlisle, Pella, Knoxville, and Oskaloosa
908 PM CST Sun Dec 5 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts of 40 to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Much of central and northern Iowa.

* WHEN...Through 7 AM CST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects,
  including holiday decorations. 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 such as lightweight or
loose holiday decorations.

&&

$$

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

BSS
795 
WWUS73 KDMX 060900
NPWDMX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
300 AM CST Mon Dec 6 2021

IAZ004>006-015-016-023>025-033>036-044>048-057>060-070>073-061200-
/O.EXT.KDMX.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-211206T1200Z/
Emmet-Kossuth-Winnebago-Palo Alto-Hancock-Pocahontas-Humboldt-
Wright-Sac-Calhoun-Webster-Hamilton-Crawford-Carroll-Greene-Boone-
Story-Audubon-Guthrie-Dallas-Polk-Cass-Adair-Madison-Warren-
Including the cities of Estherville, Algona, Forest City, 
Lake Mills, Emmetsburg, Garner, Britt, Kanawha, Pocahontas, 
Laurens, Rolfe, Fonda, Gilmore City, Humboldt, Eagle Grove, 
Clarion, Belmond, Sac City, Lake View, Odebolt, Wall Lake, 
Schaller, Early, Rockwell City, Manson, Lake City, Pomeroy, 
Fort Dodge, Webster City, 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
300 AM CST Mon Dec 6 2021

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST EARLY THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts of 40 to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Much of central and northern Iowa.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM CST early this morning.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects, 
  including holiday decorations. 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.

&&

$$

IAZ007-017-026>028-037>039-049-050-061-062-074-075-061500-
/O.EXT.KDMX.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-211206T1500Z/
Worth-Cerro Gordo-Franklin-Butler-Bremer-Hardin-Grundy-Black Hawk-
Marshall-Tama-Jasper-Poweshiek-Marion-Mahaska-
Including the cities of Northwood, Manly, Mason City, Clear Lake,
Hampton, Parkersburg, Clarksville, Shell Rock, Greene, Aplington,
Allison, Dumont, Waverly, Iowa Falls, Eldora, Ackley, 
Grundy Center, Reinbeck, Conrad, Dike, Wellsburg, Waterloo, 
Cedar Falls, Marshalltown, Tama, Toledo, Traer, Dysart, 
Gladbrook, Newton, Grinnell, Pella, Knoxville, and Oskaloosa
300 AM CST Mon Dec 6 2021

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts of 40 to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Much of central and northern Iowa.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM CST this morning.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects, 
  including holiday decorations. 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
216 
WWUS73 KDMX 061153
NPWDMX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
553 AM CST Mon Dec 6 2021

IAZ004>006-015-016-023>025-033>036-044>048-057>060-070>073-061300-
/O.EXP.KDMX.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-211206T1200Z/
Emmet-Kossuth-Winnebago-Palo Alto-Hancock-Pocahontas-Humboldt-
Wright-Sac-Calhoun-Webster-Hamilton-Crawford-Carroll-Greene-Boone-
Story-Audubon-Guthrie-Dallas-Polk-Cass-Adair-Madison-Warren-
Including the cities of Estherville, Algona, Forest City, 
Lake Mills, Emmetsburg, Garner, Britt, Kanawha, Pocahontas, 
Laurens, Rolfe, Fonda, Gilmore City, Humboldt, Eagle Grove, 
Clarion, Belmond, Sac City, Lake View, Odebolt, Wall Lake, 
Schaller, Early, Rockwell City, Manson, Lake City, Pomeroy, 
Fort Dodge, Webster City, 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
553 AM CST Mon Dec 6 2021

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 6 AM CST EARLY THIS MORNING...

Gusty winds of 30 to 40 mph will continue through the morning
hours. However, widespread advisory level winds are no longer 
expected and thus the advisory will expire. 

$$

IAZ007-017-026>028-037>039-049-050-061-062-074-075-061500-
/O.CON.KDMX.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-211206T1500Z/
Worth-Cerro Gordo-Franklin-Butler-Bremer-Hardin-Grundy-Black Hawk-
Marshall-Tama-Jasper-Poweshiek-Marion-Mahaska-
Including the cities of Northwood, Manly, Mason City, Clear Lake,
Hampton, Parkersburg, Clarksville, Shell Rock, Greene, Aplington,
Allison, Dumont, Waverly, Iowa Falls, Eldora, Ackley, 
Grundy Center, Reinbeck, Conrad, Dike, Wellsburg, Waterloo, 
Cedar Falls, Marshalltown, Tama, Toledo, Traer, Dysart, 
Gladbrook, Newton, Grinnell, Pella, Knoxville, and Oskaloosa
553 AM CST Mon Dec 6 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts of 40 to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of central and northern Iowa.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM CST this morning.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects, 
  including holiday decorations. 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
452 
WWUS73 KDMX 061506
NPWDMX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
906 AM CST Mon Dec 6 2021

IAZ007-017-026>028-037>039-049-050-061-062-074-075-061615-
/O.EXP.KDMX.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-211206T1500Z/
Worth-Cerro Gordo-Franklin-Butler-Bremer-Hardin-Grundy-Black Hawk-
Marshall-Tama-Jasper-Poweshiek-Marion-Mahaska-
Including the cities of Northwood, Manly, Mason City, Clear Lake,
Hampton, Parkersburg, Clarksville, Shell Rock, Greene, Aplington,
Allison, Dumont, Waverly, Iowa Falls, Eldora, Ackley, 
Grundy Center, Reinbeck, Conrad, Dike, Wellsburg, Waterloo, 
Cedar Falls, Marshalltown, Tama, Toledo, Traer, Dysart, 
Gladbrook, Newton, Grinnell, Pella, Knoxville, and Oskaloosa
906 AM CST Mon Dec 6 2021

...WIND ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

Conditions will remain breezy today as northwest winds continue,
however wind gusts over 45 mph are expected to be very limited for
the remainder of the day.  

$$

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

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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.