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High Wind Warning 4, NWS Detroit, MI

December 15, 2021Huron County, Michigan

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

TimeReportWhereRemark
Dec 16, 6:55 AM ESTNON-TSTM WND GST 482 Sse Bad Axe, MIAWOS STATION KBAX BAD AXE.
Dec 16, 10:00 AM ESTNON-TSTM WND GST 413 S Caseville, MIMESONET STATION MIPIG 3.0 S CASEVILLE (MAWN).
Dec 16, 10:55 AM ESTNON-TSTM WND GST 522 Ese Huron City, MIASOS STATION KP58 PORT HOPE.
Dec 16, 11:00 AM ESTNON-TSTM WND GST 461 Sw Kinde, MIMESONET STATION MIKND 1.4 SW KINDE (MAWN).
Dec 16, 12:54 PM ESTNON-TSTM WND GST 662 Ese Huron City, MIASOS STATION KP58 PORT HOPE.
Dec 16, 12:55 PM ESTNON-TSTM WND GST 662 Ese Huron City, MIASOS STATION KP58 PORT HOPE.
Dec 16, 12:55 PM ESTNON-TSTM WND GST 662 Ese Huron City, MIMESONET STATION KP58 1 ESE HURON CITY.
Dec 16, 1:00 PM ESTNON-TSTM WND GST 453 Sse Rapson, MIMESONET STATION MIVER 3.5 SE RAPSON (MAWN).
Dec 16, 1:15 PM ESTNON-TSTM WND GST 522 Sse Bad Axe, MIAWOS STATION KBAX BAD AXE.
Dec 16, 4:05 PM ESTNON-TSTM WND GST 424 N Bay Port, MIMESONET 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.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Alpena, MI at 12:00Z on 2021-12-15Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 2 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, Alpena, MI at 12:00Z on 2021-12-15The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 361 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
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

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

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.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Dec 15, 3:40 AM ESTWind AdvisoryDTXBay, Genesee, Huron, Lapeer, Lenawee, Livingston and 11 more40 hr
Dec 15, 3:56 AM ESTGale WarningDTX41 hr
Dec 15, 3:56 AM ESTStorm WarningDTX41 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.