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Wind Advisory 10, NWS Detroit, MI
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.
- 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
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.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 15, 3:56 AM EST | Gale Warning | DTX | 41 hr | |
| Dec 15, 3:56 AM EST | Storm Warning | DTX | 41 hr | |
| Dec 15, 3:05 PM EST | High Wind Warning | DTX | Huron | 29 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.