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Wind Advisory 10, NWS Detroit, MI

December 15, 202117 counties in Michigan

NWS Detroit, MI issued this wind advisory at Dec 15, 2021, 3:40 AM EST for 17 counties in Michigan. It took effect at Dec 15, 2021, 10:00 PM EST. It was in force for 22 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Dec 15, 2021, 3:40 AM EST (08:40 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 15, 2021, 10:00 PM EST
Expired
Dec 16, 2021, 8:00 PM EST
In force
22 hr
Issued by
NWS Detroit, MI

Counties Bay County, MI, Genesee County, MI, Huron County, MI, Lapeer County, MI, Lenawee County, MI, Livingston County, MI, Macomb County, MI, Midland County, MI, Monroe County, MI, Oakland County, MI, Saginaw County, MI, Saint Clair County, MI, Sanilac County, MI, Shiawassee County, MI, Tuscola County, MI, Washtenaw County, MI, Wayne County, MI

The radar

The Detroit radar (KDTX), 26 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 08:39 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

Detroit, MI (KDTX), launched 00:00Z, 8.7 hours before the alert went out and 25 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, Detroit, MI at 00:00Z on 2021-12-15Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Detroit, MI at 00:00Z on 2021-12-15The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 269 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
1226 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
66 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
269 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
362 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

603 
WWUS73 KDTX 150840
NPWDTX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac MI
340 AM EST Wed Dec 15 2021

MIZ047>049-053>055-060>063-068>070-075-076-082-083-152115-
/O.NEW.KDTX.WI.Y.0010.211216T0300Z-211216T2100Z/
Midland-Bay-Huron-Saginaw-Tuscola-Sanilac-Shiawassee-Genesee-
Lapeer-St. Clair-Livingston-Oakland-Macomb-Washtenaw-Wayne-
Lenawee-Monroe-
Including the cities of Midland, Bay City, Bad Axe, Saginaw, 
Caro, Sandusky, Owosso, Flint, Lapeer, Port Huron, Howell, 
Pontiac, Warren, Ann Arbor, Detroit, Adrian, and Monroe
340 AM EST Wed Dec 15 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 PM EST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of southeast Michigan.

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening 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.

&&

$$

KK
5 follow-up statements
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.

&&

$$
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, 3:56 AM ESTGale WarningDTX41 hr
Dec 15, 3:56 AM ESTStorm WarningDTX41 hr
Dec 15, 3:05 PM ESTHigh Wind WarningDTXHuron29 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.