Alert archive / Michigan / High Wind Warnings in 2021
High Wind Warning 4, NWS Detroit, MI
NWS Detroit, MI issued this high wind warning at Dec 15, 2021, 3:05 PM EST for Huron County, Michigan. It took effect at Dec 16, 2021, 12:00 AM EST. It was in force for 20 hr. 10 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The counties it named, with what was reported inside it.
The facts
- Issued
- Dec 15, 2021, 3:05 PM EST (20:05 UTC)
- In effect from
- Dec 16, 2021, 12:00 AM EST
- Expired
- Dec 16, 2021, 8:00 PM EST
- In force
- 20 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Detroit, MI
County Huron County, MI
The radar
The Detroit radar (KDTX), 144 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:10 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.
What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 16, 6:55 AM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 48 | 2 Sse Bad Axe, MI | AWOS STATION KBAX BAD AXE. |
| Dec 16, 10:00 AM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 41 | 3 S Caseville, MI | MESONET STATION MIPIG 3.0 S CASEVILLE (MAWN). |
| Dec 16, 10:55 AM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 52 | 2 Ese Huron City, MI | ASOS STATION KP58 PORT HOPE. |
| Dec 16, 11:00 AM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 46 | 1 Sw Kinde, MI | MESONET STATION MIKND 1.4 SW KINDE (MAWN). |
| Dec 16, 12:54 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 66 | 2 Ese Huron City, MI | ASOS STATION KP58 PORT HOPE. |
| Dec 16, 12:55 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 66 | 2 Ese Huron City, MI | ASOS STATION KP58 PORT HOPE. |
| Dec 16, 12:55 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 66 | 2 Ese Huron City, MI | MESONET STATION KP58 1 ESE HURON CITY. |
| Dec 16, 1:00 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 45 | 3 Sse Rapson, MI | MESONET STATION MIVER 3.5 SE RAPSON (MAWN). |
| Dec 16, 1:15 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 52 | 2 Sse Bad Axe, MI | AWOS STATION KBAX BAD AXE. |
| Dec 16, 4:05 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 42 | 4 N Bay Port, MI | MESONET STATION CW4869 CASEVILLE. |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
The nearest sounding before it
Alpena, MI (KAPX), launched 12:00Z, 8.1 hours before the alert went out and 134 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
- 2 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 418 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 50 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 361 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 412 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
666 WWUS73 KDTX 152005 NPWDTX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac MI 305 PM EST Wed Dec 15 2021 MIZ049-160915- /O.UPG.KDTX.WI.Y.0010.211216T0300Z-211216T2100Z/ /O.NEW.KDTX.HW.W.0004.211216T0500Z-211216T2100Z/ Huron- Including the city of Bad Axe 305 PM EST Wed Dec 15 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 4 PM EST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Huron County. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 4 PM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest wind gusts are expected along the Saginaw Bay shoreline in Huron County from Bay Port to Port Hope. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ MIZ047-048-053>055-160915- /O.EXT.KDTX.WI.Y.0010.211216T0500Z-211216T2100Z/ Midland-Bay-Saginaw-Tuscola-Sanilac- Including the cities of Midland, Bay City, Saginaw, Caro, and Sandusky 305 PM EST Wed Dec 15 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 4 PM EST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Bay, Saginaw, Sanilac, Midland and Tuscola Counties. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 4 PM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and scattered to numerous power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ MIZ060>063-068>070-075-076-082-083-160915- /O.EXT.KDTX.WI.Y.0010.211216T0900Z-211216T2100Z/ Shiawassee-Genesee-Lapeer-St. Clair-Livingston-Oakland-Macomb- Washtenaw-Wayne-Lenawee-Monroe- Including the cities of Owosso, Flint, Lapeer, Port Huron, Howell, Pontiac, Warren, Ann Arbor, Detroit, Adrian, and Monroe 305 PM EST Wed Dec 15 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 4 PM EST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Michigan. * WHEN...From 4 AM to 4 PM EST Thursday. * 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. && $$
4 follow-up statements
784 WWUS73 KDTX 160911 NPWDTX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac MI 411 AM EST Thu Dec 16 2021 MIZ049-162100- /O.CON.KDTX.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-211216T2100Z/ Huron- Including the city of Bad Axe 411 AM EST Thu Dec 16 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Huron County. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 4 PM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest wind gusts are expected along the Saginaw Bay shoreline in Huron County from Bay Port to Port Hope. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ MIZ047-048-053>055-162100- /O.CON.KDTX.WI.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-211216T2100Z/ Midland-Bay-Saginaw-Tuscola-Sanilac- Including the cities of Midland, Bay City, Saginaw, Caro, and Sandusky 411 AM EST Thu Dec 16 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Bay, Saginaw, Sanilac, Midland and Tuscola Counties. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 4 PM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and scattered to numerous power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Sporadic wind gusts near 55 mph are possible, especially during the late morning and early afternoon hours behind the cold front. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ MIZ060>063-068>070-075-076-082-083-162100- /O.CON.KDTX.WI.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-211216T2100Z/ Shiawassee-Genesee-Lapeer-St. Clair-Livingston-Oakland-Macomb- Washtenaw-Wayne-Lenawee-Monroe- Including the cities of Owosso, Flint, Lapeer, Port Huron, Howell, Pontiac, Warren, Ann Arbor, Detroit, Adrian, and Monroe 411 AM EST Thu Dec 16 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Michigan. * WHEN...From 4 AM to 4 PM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gusts in excess of 45 mph will be more frequent by midday as the cold front makes inroads through Southeast Michigan. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ KK
690 WWUS73 KDTX 161518 NPWDTX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac MI 1018 AM EST Thu Dec 16 2021 MIZ049-162100- /O.CON.KDTX.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-211216T2100Z/ Huron- Including the city of Bad Axe 1018 AM EST Thu Dec 16 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * WHERE...Huron County. * WHEN...Until 4 PM EST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest wind gusts are expected along the Saginaw Bay shoreline in Huron County from Bay Port to Port Hope. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ MIZ047-048-053>055-162100- /O.CON.KDTX.WI.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-211216T2100Z/ Midland-Bay-Saginaw-Tuscola-Sanilac- Including the cities of Midland, Bay City, Saginaw, Caro, and Sandusky 1018 AM EST Thu Dec 16 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Bay, Saginaw, Sanilac, Midland and Tuscola Counties. * WHEN...Until 4 PM EST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Sporadic wind gusts near 55 mph are possible, especially during the late morning and early afternoon hours behind the cold front. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ MIZ060>063-068>070-075-076-082-083-162100- /O.CON.KDTX.WI.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-211216T2100Z/ Shiawassee-Genesee-Lapeer-St. Clair-Livingston-Oakland-Macomb- Washtenaw-Wayne-Lenawee-Monroe- Including the cities of Owosso, Flint, Lapeer, Port Huron, Howell, Pontiac, Warren, Ann Arbor, Detroit, Adrian, and Monroe 1018 AM EST Thu Dec 16 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Michigan. * WHEN...Until 4 PM EST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Sporadic wind gusts near 55 mph will be more frequent by midday as the cold front makes inroads through Southeast Michigan. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ IRL
393 WWUS73 KDTX 162004 NPWDTX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac MI 304 PM EST Thu Dec 16 2021 MIZ082-083-162115- /O.CAN.KDTX.WI.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-211216T2100Z/ Lenawee-Monroe- Including the cities of Adrian and Monroe 304 PM EST Thu Dec 16 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... Wind gusts will primarily below 40 mph through this evening, thus the advisory is cancelled. $$ MIZ049-170100- /O.EXT.KDTX.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-211217T0100Z/ Huron- Including the city of Bad Axe 304 PM EST Thu Dec 16 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Huron County. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Occasional gusts of 55 to 60 mph will continue to remain possible through early this evening along the Saginaw Bay shoreline. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ MIZ047-048-053>055-170100- /O.EXT.KDTX.WI.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-211217T0100Z/ Midland-Bay-Saginaw-Tuscola-Sanilac- Including the cities of Midland, Bay City, Saginaw, Caro, and Sandusky 304 PM EST Thu Dec 16 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * WHERE...Bay, Saginaw, Sanilac, Midland and Tuscola Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Sporadic gusts up to 50 mph will be possible through the early evening. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ MIZ060>063-068>070-075-076-170100- /O.EXT.KDTX.WI.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-211217T0100Z/ Shiawassee-Genesee-Lapeer-St. Clair-Livingston-Oakland-Macomb- Washtenaw-Wayne- Including the cities of Owosso, Flint, Lapeer, Port Huron, Howell, Pontiac, Warren, Ann Arbor, and Detroit 304 PM EST Thu Dec 16 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * WHERE...Lapeer, Macomb, Shiawassee, Genesee, Washtenaw, St. Clair, Livingston, Oakland and Wayne Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Sporadic gusts up to 50 mph will be possible through the early evening. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ IRL
897 WWUS73 KDTX 170047 NPWDTX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac MI 747 PM EST Thu Dec 16 2021 MIZ049-170200- /O.EXP.KDTX.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-211217T0100Z/ Huron- Including the city of Bad Axe 747 PM EST Thu Dec 16 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM EST THIS EVENING... Winds will continue to gradually diminish late this evening. $$ MIZ047-048-053>055-170200- /O.EXP.KDTX.WI.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-211217T0100Z/ Midland-Bay-Saginaw-Tuscola-Sanilac- Including the cities of Midland, Bay City, Saginaw, Caro, and Sandusky 747 PM EST Thu Dec 16 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM EST THIS EVENING... Winds will continue to gradually diminish late this evening. $$ MIZ060>063-068>070-075-076-170200- /O.EXP.KDTX.WI.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-211217T0100Z/ Shiawassee-Genesee-Lapeer-St. Clair-Livingston-Oakland-Macomb- Washtenaw-Wayne- Including the cities of Owosso, Flint, Lapeer, Port Huron, Howell, Pontiac, Warren, Ann Arbor, and Detroit 747 PM EST Thu Dec 16 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM EST THIS EVENING... Winds will continue to gradually diminish late this evening. $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS Detroit, MI issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 15, 3:40 AM EST | Wind Advisory | DTX | Bay, Genesee, Huron, Lapeer, Lenawee, Livingston and 11 more | 40 hr |
| Dec 15, 3:56 AM EST | Gale Warning | DTX | 41 hr | |
| Dec 15, 3:56 AM EST | Storm Warning | DTX | 41 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; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.