Alert archive / Iowa / High Wind Watches in 2021
High Wind Watch 1, NWS Quad Cities, IA
NWS Quad Cities, IA issued this high wind watch at Dec 13, 2021, 2:36 PM CST for 9 counties in Illinois; 20 counties in Iowa. It took effect at Dec 15, 2021, 3:00 PM CST. It was in force for .
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Dec 13, 2021, 2:36 PM CST (20:36 UTC)
- In effect from
- Dec 15, 2021, 3:00 PM CST
- Expired
- Dec 14, 2021, 2:33 PM CST
- In force
- Issued by
- NWS Quad Cities, IA
All 29 counties
Benton County, IA, Buchanan County, IA, Cedar County, IA, Clinton County, IA, Delaware County, IA, Des Moines County, IA, Dubuque County, IA, Henry County, IA, Iowa County, IA, Jackson County, IA, Jefferson County, IA, Johnson County, IA, Jones County, IA, Keokuk County, IA, Linn County, IA, Louisa County, IA, Muscatine County, IA, Scott County, IA, Van Buren County, IA, Washington County, IA, Bureau County, IL, Carroll County, IL, Henry County, IL, Jo Daviess County, IL, Mercer County, IL, Putnam County, IL, Rock Island County, IL, Stephenson County, IL, Whiteside County, IL
The radar
The Quad Cities radar (KDVN), 34 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:39 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
Davenport, (KDVN), launched 12:00Z, 8.6 hours before the alert went out and 40 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
- 1967 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 44 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 190 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 341 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
549 WWUS73 KDVN 132036 NPWDVN URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Quad Cities IA IL 236 PM CST Mon Dec 13 2021 IAZ040>042-051>054-063>068-076>078-087>089-098-ILZ001-015-140445- /O.NEW.KDVN.HW.A.0001.211215T2100Z-211216T1200Z/ Buchanan-Delaware-Dubuque-Benton-Linn-Jones-Jackson-Iowa-Johnson- Cedar-Clinton-Muscatine-Scott-Keokuk-Washington-Louisa-Jefferson- Henry IA-Des Moines-Van Buren-Jo Daviess-Rock Island- Including the cities of Independence, Manchester, Dubuque, Vinton, Cedar Rapids, Anamosa, Maquoketa, Marengo, Iowa City, Tipton, Clinton, Muscatine, Davenport, Bettendorf, Sigourney, Washington, Wapello, Fairfield, Mount Pleasant, Burlington, Keosauqua, Galena, Moline, and Rock Island 236 PM CST Mon Dec 13 2021 ...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Portions of east central, northeast and southeast Iowa and northwest Illinois. * WHEN...From Wednesday afternoon through late Wednesday night. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds. && $$ DC www.weather.gov/dvn
4 follow-up statements
889 WWUS73 KDVN 140210 NPWDVN URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Quad Cities IA IL 810 PM CST Mon Dec 13 2021 IAZ040>042-051>054-063>068-076>078-087>089-098-ILZ001-015-141015- /O.CON.KDVN.HW.A.0001.211215T2100Z-211216T1200Z/ Buchanan-Delaware-Dubuque-Benton-Linn-Jones-Jackson-Iowa-Johnson- Cedar-Clinton-Muscatine-Scott-Keokuk-Washington-Louisa-Jefferson- Henry IA-Des Moines-Van Buren-Jo Daviess-Rock Island- Including the cities of Independence, Manchester, Dubuque, Vinton, Cedar Rapids, Anamosa, Maquoketa, Marengo, Iowa City, Tipton, Clinton, Muscatine, Davenport, Bettendorf, Sigourney, Washington, Wapello, Fairfield, Mount Pleasant, Burlington, Keosauqua, Galena, Moline, and Rock Island 810 PM CST Mon Dec 13 2021 ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Portions of east central, northeast and southeast Iowa and northwest Illinois. * WHEN...From Wednesday afternoon through late Wednesday night. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds. && $$ www.weather.gov/dvn
095 WWUS73 KDVN 140855 NPWDVN URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Quad Cities IA IL 255 AM CST Tue Dec 14 2021 ILZ002-007-009-016>018-024-141700- /O.EXA.KDVN.HW.A.0001.211215T2100Z-211216T1200Z/ Stephenson-Carroll-Whiteside-Henry IL-Bureau-Putnam-Mercer- Including the cities of Freeport, Mount Carroll, Sterling, Geneseo, Princeton, Hennepin, and Aledo 255 AM CST Tue Dec 14 2021 ...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Stephenson, Carroll, Whiteside, Henry IL, Bureau, Putnam and Mercer Counties. * WHEN...From Wednesday afternoon through late Wednesday night. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds. && $$ IAZ040>042-051>054-063>068-076>078-087>089-098-ILZ001-015-141700- /O.CON.KDVN.HW.A.0001.211215T2100Z-211216T1200Z/ Buchanan-Delaware-Dubuque-Benton-Linn-Jones-Jackson-Iowa-Johnson- Cedar-Clinton-Muscatine-Scott-Keokuk-Washington-Louisa-Jefferson- Henry IA-Des Moines-Van Buren-Jo Daviess-Rock Island- Including the cities of Independence, Manchester, Dubuque, Vinton, Cedar Rapids, Anamosa, Maquoketa, Marengo, Iowa City, Tipton, Clinton, Muscatine, Davenport, Bettendorf, Sigourney, Washington, Wapello, Fairfield, Mount Pleasant, Burlington, Keosauqua, Galena, Moline, and Rock Island 255 AM CST Tue Dec 14 2021 ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Portions of east central, northeast and southeast Iowa and northwest Illinois. * WHEN...From Wednesday afternoon through late Wednesday night. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds. && $$ www.weather.gov/dvn
596 WWUS73 KDVN 141610 NPWDVN URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Quad Cities IA IL 1010 AM CST Tue Dec 14 2021 IAZ040>042-051>054-063>068-076>078-087>089-098-ILZ001-002-007-009- 015>018-024-150015- /O.CON.KDVN.HW.A.0001.211215T2100Z-211216T1200Z/ Buchanan-Delaware-Dubuque-Benton-Linn-Jones-Jackson-Iowa-Johnson- Cedar-Clinton-Muscatine-Scott-Keokuk-Washington-Louisa-Jefferson- Henry IA-Des Moines-Van Buren-Jo Daviess-Stephenson-Carroll- Whiteside-Rock Island-Henry IL-Bureau-Putnam-Mercer- Including the cities of Independence, Manchester, Dubuque, Vinton, Cedar Rapids, Anamosa, Maquoketa, Marengo, Iowa City, Tipton, Clinton, Muscatine, Davenport, Bettendorf, Sigourney, Washington, Wapello, Fairfield, Mount Pleasant, Burlington, Keosauqua, Galena, Freeport, Mount Carroll, Sterling, Moline, Rock Island, Geneseo, Princeton, Hennepin, and Aledo 1010 AM CST Tue Dec 14 2021 ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Portions of east central, northeast and southeast Iowa and northwest Illinois. * WHEN...From Wednesday afternoon through late Wednesday night. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds. && $$ www.weather.gov/dvn
192 WWUS73 KDVN 142033 NPWDVN URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Quad Cities IA IL 233 PM CST Tue Dec 14 2021 IAZ040>042-051>054-063>068-076>078-087>089-098-ILZ015-150445- /O.UPG.KDVN.HW.A.0001.211215T2100Z-211216T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KDVN.HW.W.0002.211215T2100Z-211216T1200Z/ Buchanan-Delaware-Dubuque-Benton-Linn-Jones-Jackson-Iowa-Johnson- Cedar-Clinton-Muscatine-Scott-Keokuk-Washington-Louisa-Jefferson- Henry IA-Des Moines-Van Buren-Rock Island- Including the cities of Independence, Manchester, Dubuque, Vinton, Cedar Rapids, Anamosa, Maquoketa, Marengo, Iowa City, Tipton, Clinton, Muscatine, Davenport, Bettendorf, Sigourney, Washington, Wapello, Fairfield, Mount Pleasant, Burlington, Keosauqua, Moline, and Rock Island 233 PM CST Tue Dec 14 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM WEDNESDAY TO 6 AM CST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. Stronger gusts are possible with showers and storms Wednesday evening. * WHERE...Portions of east central, northeast and southeast Iowa and northwest Illinois. * WHEN...From 3 PM Wednesday to 6 AM CST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Any fires that start could spread rapidly. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ ILZ001-002-007-009-016>018-024-150445- /O.UPG.KDVN.HW.A.0001.211215T2100Z-211216T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KDVN.HW.W.0002.211216T0000Z-211216T1200Z/ Jo Daviess-Stephenson-Carroll-Whiteside-Henry IL-Bureau-Putnam- Mercer- Including the cities of Galena, Freeport, Mount Carroll, Sterling, Geneseo, Princeton, Hennepin, and Aledo 233 PM CST Tue Dec 14 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM WEDNESDAY TO 6 AM CST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. Stronger gusts are possible with showers and storms Wednesday evening. * WHERE...Jo Daviess, Stephenson, Carroll, Whiteside, Henry IL, Bureau, Putnam and Mercer Counties. * WHEN...From 6 PM Wednesday to 6 AM CST 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. Any fires that start could spread rapidly. 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. && $$ IAZ099-ILZ025-026-034-035-MOZ009-010-150445- /O.NEW.KDVN.WI.Y.0009.211215T2100Z-211216T1200Z/ Lee-Henderson-Warren-Hancock-McDonough-Scotland-Clark- Including the cities of Fort Madison, Oquawka, Monmouth, Carthage, Macomb, Memphis, and Kahoka 233 PM CST Tue Dec 14 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM WEDNESDAY TO 6 AM CST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...In Missouri, Scotland and Clark Counties. In Iowa, Lee County. In Illinois, Henderson, Warren, Hancock and McDonough Counties. * WHEN...From 3 PM Wednesday to 6 AM CST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ www.weather.gov/dvn
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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.