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Wind Advisory 7, NWS Quad Cities, IA

December 5, 202116 counties in Iowa; 9 counties in Illinois

NWS Quad Cities, IA issued this wind advisory at Dec 5, 2021, 3:06 AM CST for 16 counties in Iowa; 9 counties in Illinois. It took effect at Dec 5, 2021, 9:00 PM CST. It was in force for 15 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Dec 5, 2021, 3:06 AM CST (09:06 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 5, 2021, 9:00 PM CST
Expired
Dec 6, 2021, 12:00 PM CST
In force
15 hr
Issued by
NWS Quad Cities, IA
All 25 counties

Benton County, IA, Buchanan County, IA, Cedar County, IA, Clinton County, IA, Delaware County, IA, Dubuque County, IA, Iowa County, IA, Jackson County, IA, Johnson County, IA, Jones County, IA, Keokuk County, IA, Linn County, IA, Louisa County, IA, Muscatine County, IA, Scott 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), 32 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 09:09 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 00:00Z, 9.1 hours before the alert went out and 37 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, Davenport, at 00:00Z on 2021-12-05Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 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, Davenport, at 00:00Z on 2021-12-05The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -79 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
2619 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
66 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-79 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
292 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

001 
WWUS73 KDVN 050906
NPWDVN

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Quad Cities IA IL
306 AM CST Sun Dec 5 2021

IAZ040>042-051>054-051715-
/O.NEW.KDVN.WI.Y.0007.211206T0000Z-211206T1500Z/
Buchanan-Delaware-Dubuque-Benton-Linn-Jones-Jackson-
Including the cities of Independence, Manchester, Dubuque, 
Vinton, Cedar Rapids, Anamosa, and Maquoketa
306 AM CST Sun Dec 5 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM CST
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Buchanan, Delaware, Dubuque, Benton, Linn, Jones and 
  Jackson Counties.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 9 AM CST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects,
  including holiday decorations. Tree limbs could be blown down.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

www.weather.gov/dvn
6 follow-up statements
849 
WWUS73 KDVN 051559
NPWDVN

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Quad Cities IA IL
959 AM CST Sun Dec 5 2021

IAZ040>042-051>054-060000-
/O.CON.KDVN.WI.Y.0007.211206T0000Z-211206T1500Z/
Buchanan-Delaware-Dubuque-Benton-Linn-Jones-Jackson-
Including the cities of Independence, Manchester, Dubuque, 
Vinton, Cedar Rapids, Anamosa, and Maquoketa
959 AM CST Sun Dec 5 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM
CST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Buchanan, Delaware, Dubuque, Benton, Linn, Jones and 
  Jackson Counties.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 9 AM CST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects, 
  including holiday decorations. Tree limbs could be blown down.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

www.weather.gov/dvn
400 
WWUS73 KDVN 052100
NPWDVN

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Quad Cities IA IL
300 PM CST Sun Dec 5 2021

IAZ063>068-076>078-ILZ015-024-060500-
/O.EXB.KDVN.WI.Y.0007.211206T0300Z-211206T1500Z/
Iowa-Johnson-Cedar-Clinton-Muscatine-Scott-Keokuk-Washington-
Louisa-Rock Island-Mercer-
Including the cities of Marengo, Iowa City, Tipton, Clinton, 
Muscatine, Davenport, Bettendorf, Sigourney, Washington, Wapello,
Moline, Rock Island, and Aledo
300 PM CST Sun Dec 5 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM CST
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Iowa and 
  northwest Illinois.

* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 9 AM CST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects, 
  including holiday decorations. Tree limbs could be blown down.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

ILZ001-002-007-009-016>018-060500-
/O.EXB.KDVN.WI.Y.0007.211206T0600Z-211206T1800Z/
Jo Daviess-Stephenson-Carroll-Whiteside-Henry IL-Bureau-Putnam-
Including the cities of Galena, Freeport, Mount Carroll, 
Sterling, Geneseo, Princeton, and Hennepin
300 PM CST Sun Dec 5 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO NOON CST
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Jo Daviess, Stephenson, Carroll, Whiteside, Henry IL, 
  Bureau and Putnam Counties.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to noon CST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects, 
  including holiday decorations. Tree limbs could be blown down.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

IAZ040>042-051>054-060500-
/O.EXT.KDVN.WI.Y.0007.211206T0300Z-211206T1500Z/
Buchanan-Delaware-Dubuque-Benton-Linn-Jones-Jackson-
Including the cities of Independence, Manchester, Dubuque, 
Vinton, Cedar Rapids, Anamosa, and Maquoketa
300 PM CST Sun Dec 5 2021

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM CST
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Buchanan, Delaware, Dubuque, Benton, Linn, Jones and 
  Jackson Counties.

* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 9 AM CST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects, 
  including holiday decorations. Tree limbs could be blown down.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

www.weather.gov/dvn
814 
WWUS73 KDVN 060130
NPWDVN

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Quad Cities IA IL
730 PM CST Sun Dec 5 2021

IAZ040>042-051>054-063>068-076>078-ILZ015-024-060930-
/O.CON.KDVN.WI.Y.0007.211206T0300Z-211206T1500Z/
Buchanan-Delaware-Dubuque-Benton-Linn-Jones-Jackson-Iowa-Johnson-
Cedar-Clinton-Muscatine-Scott-Keokuk-Washington-Louisa-
Rock Island-Mercer-
Including the cities of Independence, Manchester, Dubuque, 
Vinton, Cedar Rapids, Anamosa, Maquoketa, Marengo, Iowa City, 
Tipton, Clinton, Muscatine, Davenport, Bettendorf, Sigourney, 
Washington, Wapello, Moline, Rock Island, and Aledo
730 PM CST Sun Dec 5 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Buchanan, Delaware, Dubuque, Benton, Linn, Jones and 
  Jackson Counties.

* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 9 AM CST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects, 
  including holiday decorations. Tree limbs could be blown down.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

ILZ001-002-007-009-016>018-060930-
/O.CON.KDVN.WI.Y.0007.211206T0600Z-211206T1800Z/
Jo Daviess-Stephenson-Carroll-Whiteside-Henry IL-Bureau-Putnam-
Including the cities of Galena, Freeport, Mount Carroll, 
Sterling, Geneseo, Princeton, and Hennepin
730 PM CST Sun Dec 5 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO NOON
CST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Jo Daviess, Stephenson, Carroll, Whiteside, Henry IL, 
  Bureau and Putnam Counties.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to noon CST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects, 
  including holiday decorations. Tree limbs could be blown down.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

www.weather.gov/dvn
590 
WWUS73 KDVN 060921
NPWDVN

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Quad Cities IA IL
321 AM CST Mon Dec 6 2021

IAZ040>042-051>054-063>068-076>078-ILZ015-024-061500-
/O.CON.KDVN.WI.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-211206T1500Z/
Buchanan-Delaware-Dubuque-Benton-Linn-Jones-Jackson-Iowa-Johnson-
Cedar-Clinton-Muscatine-Scott-Keokuk-Washington-Louisa-
Rock Island-Mercer-
Including the cities of Independence, Manchester, Dubuque, 
Vinton, Cedar Rapids, Anamosa, Maquoketa, Marengo, Iowa City, 
Tipton, Clinton, Muscatine, Davenport, Bettendorf, Sigourney, 
Washington, Wapello, Moline, Rock Island, and Aledo
321 AM CST Mon Dec 6 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph 
  expected. Isolated wind gusts to 50 mph are possible.

* WHERE...Buchanan, Delaware, Dubuque, Benton, Linn, Jones and 
  Jackson Counties.

* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 9 AM CST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects, 
  including holiday decorations. Tree limbs could be blown down.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

ILZ001-002-007-009-016>018-061730-
/O.CON.KDVN.WI.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-211206T1800Z/
Jo Daviess-Stephenson-Carroll-Whiteside-Henry IL-Bureau-Putnam-
Including the cities of Galena, Freeport, Mount Carroll, 
Sterling, Geneseo, Princeton, and Hennepin
321 AM CST Mon Dec 6 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph 
  expected. Isolated wind gusts to 50 mph are possible.

* WHERE...Jo Daviess, Stephenson, Carroll, Whiteside, Henry IL, 
  Bureau and Putnam Counties.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to noon CST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects, 
  including holiday decorations. Tree limbs could be blown down.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

www.weather.gov/dvn
308 
WWUS73 KDVN 061505
NPWDVN

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Quad Cities IA IL
905 AM CST Mon Dec 6 2021

IAZ040>042-051>054-063>068-076>078-ILZ015-024-061615-
/O.EXP.KDVN.WI.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-211206T1500Z/
Buchanan-Delaware-Dubuque-Benton-Linn-Jones-Jackson-Iowa-Johnson-
Cedar-Clinton-Muscatine-Scott-Keokuk-Washington-Louisa-
Rock Island-Mercer-
Including the cities of Independence, Manchester, Dubuque, 
Vinton, Cedar Rapids, Anamosa, Maquoketa, Marengo, Iowa City, 
Tipton, Clinton, Muscatine, Davenport, Bettendorf, Sigourney, 
Washington, Wapello, Moline, Rock Island, and Aledo
905 AM CST Mon Dec 6 2021

...WIND ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

Widespread wind gusts will remain below 45 mph the rest of today.
The advisory will be allowed to expire at 9 AM. However, the 
remainder of the day will continue to be windy, with some gusts to
40 mph possible at times through early afternoon. 

$$

ILZ001-002-007-009-016>018-061800-
/O.CON.KDVN.WI.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-211206T1800Z/
Jo Daviess-Stephenson-Carroll-Whiteside-Henry IL-Bureau-Putnam-
Including the cities of Galena, Freeport, Mount Carroll, 
Sterling, Geneseo, Princeton, and Hennepin
905 AM CST Mon Dec 6 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY...

* WHAT...North winds around 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* WHERE...Stephenson, Jo Daviess, Carroll, Whiteside, Henry IL, 
  Bureau and Putnam Counties.

* WHEN...Until noon CST today.

* 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
774 
WWUS73 KDVN 061756
NPWDVN

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Quad Cities IA IL
1156 AM CST Mon Dec 6 2021

ILZ001-002-007-009-016>018-061900-
/O.EXP.KDVN.WI.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-211206T1800Z/
Jo Daviess-Stephenson-Carroll-Whiteside-Henry IL-Bureau-Putnam-
Including the cities of Galena, Freeport, Mount Carroll, 
Sterling, Geneseo, Princeton, and Hennepin
1156 AM CST Mon Dec 6 2021

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT NOON CST TODAY...

Wind will continue to decrease this afternoon, and wind gusts over
45 mph will be isolated through 1 PM, and after that, winds will
decrease to around 20 mph by late afternoon. 

The west to northwest winds will still be strong enough to keep
crosswinds strong on north to south roads. Be sure to keep a firm
grip on the steering wheel this afternoon. 

$$

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.