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Wind Chill Advisory 1, NWS Quad Cities, IA

February 6, 202111 counties in Iowa; Carroll County, Jo Daviess County, Stephenson County, Illinois

NWS Quad Cities, IA issued this wind chill advisory at Feb 6, 2021, 12:51 AM CST for 11 counties in Iowa; Carroll County, Jo Daviess County, Stephenson County, Illinois. It was in force for 9 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Feb 6, 2021, 12:51 AM CST (06:51 UTC)
Expired
Feb 6, 2021, 9:23 AM CST
In force
9 hr
Issued by
NWS Quad Cities, IA

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, Linn County, IA, Carroll County, IL, Jo Daviess County, IL, Stephenson County, IL

The radar

The Quad Cities radar (KDVN), 68 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 06:55 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, 6.9 hours before the alert went out and 71 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 2021-02-06Temperature 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 2021-02-06The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 72 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
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
835 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
46 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
72 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
104 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

197 
WWUS43 KDVN 060651
WSWDVN

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Quad Cities IA IL
1251 AM CST Sat Feb 6 2021

...Very Cold Wind Chills into Saturday Morning and Accumulating 
Snow Through the Afternoon...

.Light snow is expected to move into the area Saturday morning, 
becoming steadiest during the afternoon before diminishing by mid
evening. The snow will be fluffy in nature which may result in 
minor drifting across roadways.

IAZ040>042-051>054-063>066-ILZ001-002-007-061500-
/O.NEW.KDVN.WC.Y.0001.210206T0651Z-210206T1600Z/
Buchanan-Delaware-Dubuque-Benton-Linn-Jones-Jackson-Iowa-Johnson-
Cedar-Clinton-Jo Daviess-Stephenson-Carroll-
Including the cities of Independence, Manchester, Dubuque, 
Vinton, Cedar Rapids, Anamosa, Maquoketa, Marengo, Iowa City, 
Tipton, Clinton, Galena, Freeport, and Mount Carroll
1251 AM CST Sat Feb 6 2021

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CST THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 15 to 20 below zero.

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

* WHEN...Until 10 AM CST this morning.

* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills could cause frostbite on 
  exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves. 

&&

$$

IAZ087>089-098-099-ILZ025-026-034-035-MOZ009-010-061500-
/O.CON.KDVN.WW.Y.0008.210206T1500Z-210207T0300Z/
Jefferson-Henry IA-Des Moines-Van Buren-Lee-Henderson-Warren-
Hancock-McDonough-Scotland-Clark-
Including the cities of Fairfield, Mount Pleasant, Burlington, 
Keosauqua, Fort Madison, Oquawka, Monmouth, Carthage, Macomb, 
Memphis, and Kahoka
1251 AM CST Sat Feb 6 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS
MORNING TO 9 PM CST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total accumulations of 1 to 3 inches. 
  Minor drifting of snow is possible.

* WHERE...Portions of northeast Missouri, southeast Iowa and 
  west central Illinois.

* WHEN...From 9 AM to 9 PM CST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

www.weather.gov/dvn

Uttech
2 follow-up statements
687 
WWUS43 KDVN 060947
WSWDVN

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Quad Cities IA IL
347 AM CST Sat Feb 6 2021

...Very Cold Wind Chills This Morning and Again Saturday Night and 
Accumulating Snow Today...

.Light snow is expected to move into the area this morning, 
becoming steadiest during the afternoon before diminishing by mid 
evening. The snow will be fluffy in nature which may result in 
minor drifting across roadways. Extremely cold wind chills 
Saturday night into Sunday morning.

IAZ040>042-051>054-063>066-ILZ001-002-007-061800-
/O.NEW.KDVN.WC.W.0001.210207T0000Z-210207T1800Z/
/O.CON.KDVN.WC.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-210206T1600Z/
Buchanan-Delaware-Dubuque-Benton-Linn-Jones-Jackson-Iowa-Johnson-
Cedar-Clinton-Jo Daviess-Stephenson-Carroll-
Including the cities of Independence, Manchester, Dubuque, 
Vinton, Cedar Rapids, Anamosa, Maquoketa, Marengo, Iowa City, 
Tipton, Clinton, Galena, Freeport, and Mount Carroll
347 AM CST Sat Feb 6 2021

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CST THIS
MORNING...
...WIND CHILL WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON
CST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Wind Chill Warning, dangerously cold wind 
  chills expected. Wind chills as low as 35 below zero. For the 
  Wind Chill Advisory, very cold wind chills. Wind chills as low 
  as 20 below zero.

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

* WHEN...For the Wind Chill Warning, from 6 PM this evening to 
  noon CST Sunday. For the Wind Chill Advisory, until 10 AM CST 
  this morning.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause 
  frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you
wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. 

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves. 

&&

$$

IAZ087>089-098-099-ILZ025-026-034-035-MOZ009-010-061800-
/O.NEW.KDVN.WC.Y.0002.210207T0000Z-210207T1800Z/
/O.CON.KDVN.WW.Y.0008.210206T1500Z-210207T0300Z/
Jefferson-Henry IA-Des Moines-Van Buren-Lee-Henderson-Warren-
Hancock-McDonough-Scotland-Clark-
Including the cities of Fairfield, Mount Pleasant, Burlington, 
Keosauqua, Fort Madison, Oquawka, Monmouth, Carthage, Macomb, 
Memphis, and Kahoka
347 AM CST Sat Feb 6 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS
MORNING TO 9 PM CST THIS EVENING...
...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON
CST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow expected. Total 
  snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches. For the Wind Chill 
  Advisory, very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low 
  as 25 below zero.

* WHERE...Portions of northeast Missouri, southeast Iowa and 
  west central Illinois.

* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, from 9 AM this morning 
  to 9 PM CST this evening. For the Wind Chill Advisory, from 6 
  PM this evening to noon CST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The cold wind 
  chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 
  30 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves. 

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

IAZ078-ILZ016>018-024-061800-
/O.NEW.KDVN.WC.Y.0002.210207T0000Z-210207T1800Z/
/O.EXA.KDVN.WW.Y.0008.210206T1500Z-210207T0300Z/
Louisa-Henry IL-Bureau-Putnam-Mercer-
Including the cities of Wapello, Geneseo, Princeton, Hennepin, 
and Aledo
347 AM CST Sat Feb 6 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO
9 PM CST THIS EVENING...
...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON
CST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow expected. Total 
  snow accumulations of up to two inches. For the Wind Chill 
  Advisory, very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low 
  as 25 to 30 below zero.

* WHERE...In Iowa, Louisa County. In Illinois, Henry IL, Bureau, 
  Putnam and Mercer Counties.

* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, from 9 AM this morning 
  to 9 PM CST this evening. For the Wind Chill Advisory, from 6 
  PM this evening to noon CST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The cold wind 
  chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 
  30 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves. 

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

IAZ067-068-076-077-ILZ009-015-061800-
/O.NEW.KDVN.WC.Y.0002.210207T0000Z-210207T1800Z/
Muscatine-Scott-Keokuk-Washington-Whiteside-Rock Island-
Including the cities of Muscatine, Davenport, Bettendorf, 
Sigourney, Washington, Sterling, Moline, and Rock Island
347 AM CST Sat Feb 6 2021

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON
CST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 
  25 to 30 below zero.

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

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to noon CST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills could cause frostbite on 
  exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves. 

&&

$$

www.weather.gov/dvn
560 
WWUS43 KDVN 061523
WSWDVN

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Quad Cities IA IL
923 AM CST Sat Feb 6 2021

...Very Cold Wind Chills This Morning and Again Saturday Night and 
Accumulating Snow Today...

.Light snow is expected to move into the area this morning, 
becoming steadiest during the afternoon before diminishing by mid 
evening. The snow will be fluffy in nature which may result in 
minor drifting across roadways. Extremely cold wind chills 
Saturday night into Sunday morning.

ILZ016>018-024>026-034-035-062330-
/O.CAN.KDVN.WW.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-210207T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KDVN.WW.Y.0009.210206T1800Z-210207T0300Z/
/O.CON.KDVN.WC.Y.0002.210207T0000Z-210207T1800Z/
Henry IL-Bureau-Putnam-Mercer-Henderson-Warren-Hancock-McDonough-
Including the cities of Geneseo, Princeton, Hennepin, Aledo, 
Oquawka, Monmouth, Carthage, and Macomb
923 AM CST Sat Feb 6 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM NOON UNTIL 9 PM CST
THIS EVENING...
...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING 
TO NOON CST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow expected. Total
  snow accumulations of 1 to 2 inches. For the Wind Chill 
  Advisory, very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 
  30 below zero.

* WHERE...Portions of north central, northwest and west central 
  Illinois.

* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, from noon until 9 PM 
  CST this evening. For the Wind Chill Advisory, from 6 PM this 
  evening to noon CST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The cold wind 
  chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 
  30 minutes.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves. 

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

IAZ040>042-051>054-063>066-ILZ001-002-007-062330-
/O.CAN.KDVN.WC.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-210206T1600Z/
/O.CON.KDVN.WC.W.0001.210207T0000Z-210207T1800Z/
Buchanan-Delaware-Dubuque-Benton-Linn-Jones-Jackson-Iowa-Johnson-
Cedar-Clinton-Jo Daviess-Stephenson-Carroll-
Including the cities of Independence, Manchester, Dubuque, 
Vinton, Cedar Rapids, Anamosa, Maquoketa, Marengo, Iowa City, 
Tipton, Clinton, Galena, Freeport, and Mount Carroll
923 AM CST Sat Feb 6 2021

...WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO
NOON CST SUNDAY...
...WIND CHILL ADVISORY THIS MORNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as 
  low as 35 below zero.

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

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to noon CST Sunday. Lowest wind
  chills from 3 am to 9 am Sunday morning. 

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause 
  frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you
wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. 

&&

$$

IAZ078-087>089-098-099-MOZ009-010-062330-
/O.CON.KDVN.WW.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-210207T0300Z/
/O.CON.KDVN.WC.Y.0002.210207T0000Z-210207T1800Z/
Louisa-Jefferson-Henry IA-Des Moines-Van Buren-Lee-Scotland-Clark-
Including the cities of Wapello, Fairfield, Mount Pleasant, 
Burlington, Keosauqua, Fort Madison, Memphis, and Kahoka
923 AM CST Sat Feb 6 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS
EVENING...
...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING
TO NOON CST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow. Snow 
  accumulations of 1 to 3 inches. For the Wind Chill Advisory, 
  very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 25 below 
  zero.

* WHERE...Portions of southeast Iowa and northeast Missouri.

* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 9 PM CST this 
  evening. For the Wind Chill Advisory, from 6 PM this evening 
  to noon CST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The cold wind 
  chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 
  30 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves. 

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

IAZ067-068-076-077-ILZ009-015-062330-
/O.CON.KDVN.WC.Y.0002.210207T0000Z-210207T1800Z/
Muscatine-Scott-Keokuk-Washington-Whiteside-Rock Island-
Including the cities of Muscatine, Davenport, Bettendorf, 
Sigourney, Washington, Sterling, Moline, and Rock Island
923 AM CST Sat Feb 6 2021

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING
TO NOON CST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 
  25 to near 30 below zero.

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

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to noon CST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills could cause frostbite on 
  exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves. 

&&

$$

www.weather.gov/dvn

The office that day

Everything else NWS Quad Cities, IA issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Feb 6, 3:47 AM CSTWind Chill WarningDVNBenton, Buchanan, Cedar, Clinton, Delaware, Dubuque and 10 more32 hr
Feb 6, 3:47 AM CSTWind Chill AdvisoryDVNDes Moines, Henry, Jefferson, Keokuk, Lee, Louisa and 4 more32 hr
Feb 6, 9:23 AM CSTWinter Weather AdvisoryDVNBureau, Hancock, Henderson, Henry, McDonough, Mercer and 4 more10 hr

Nearby

Wind Chill Advisories in Iowa, 2021Wind Chill Advisories in Illinois, 2021Every wind chill advisory in 2021

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.