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Wind Advisory 7, NWS Grand Rapids, MI

December 15, 202123 counties in Michigan

NWS Grand Rapids, MI issued this wind advisory at Dec 15, 2021, 3:02 AM EST for 23 counties in Michigan. It took effect at Dec 15, 2021, 7:00 PM EST. It was in force for 25 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Dec 15, 2021, 3:02 AM EST (08:02 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 15, 2021, 7:00 PM EST
Expired
Dec 16, 2021, 8:00 PM EST
In force
25 hr
Issued by
NWS Grand Rapids, MI
All 23 counties

Allegan County, MI, Barry County, MI, Calhoun County, MI, Clare County, MI, Clinton County, MI, Eaton County, MI, Gratiot County, MI, Ingham County, MI, Ionia County, MI, Isabella County, MI, Jackson County, MI, Kalamazoo County, MI, Kent County, MI, Lake County, MI, Mason County, MI, Mecosta County, MI, Montcalm County, MI, Muskegon County, MI, Newaygo County, MI, Oceana County, MI, Osceola County, MI, Ottawa County, MI, Van Buren County, MI

The radar

The Grand Rapids radar (KGRR), 27 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 08:07 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, 8.0 hours before the alert went out and 165 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

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The text

As transmitted.

897 
WWUS73 KGRR 150802
NPWGRR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
302 AM EST Wed Dec 15 2021

MIZ037>040-043>045-050-056-151615-
/O.UPG.KGRR.HW.A.0002.211216T0000Z-211216T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KGRR.HW.W.0002.211216T0000Z-211216T2100Z/
Mason-Lake-Osceola-Clare-Oceana-Newaygo-Mecosta-Muskegon-Ottawa-
Including the cities of Ludington, Baldwin, Reed City, Clare, 
Hart, Fremont, Big Rapids, Muskegon, Grand Haven, and Jenison
302 AM EST Wed Dec 15 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 PM EST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Parts of central, southwest and west central Michigan.

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening 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.

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.

&&

$$

MIZ046-051-057-064-071-151615-
/O.UPG.KGRR.HW.A.0002.211216T0000Z-211216T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KGRR.WI.Y.0007.211216T0000Z-211216T2100Z/
Isabella-Montcalm-Kent-Allegan-Van Buren-
Including the cities of Mount Pleasant, Greenville, Grand Rapids,
Holland, and South Haven
302 AM EST Wed Dec 15 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 PM EST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Isabella, Montcalm, Kent, Allegan and Van Buren 
  counties.

* WHEN...From 7 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.

&&

$$

MIZ052-058-059-065>067-072>074-151615-
/O.NEW.KGRR.WI.Y.0007.211216T0000Z-211216T2100Z/
Gratiot-Ionia-Clinton-Barry-Eaton-Ingham-Kalamazoo-Calhoun-
Jackson-
Including the cities of Alma, Ionia, St. Johns, Hastings, 
Charlotte, Lansing, Kalamazoo, Battle Creek, and Jackson
302 AM EST Wed Dec 15 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 PM EST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of central, south central and southwest 
  Michigan.

* WHEN...From 7 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.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
https://weather.gov/grr
7 follow-up statements
956 
WWUS73 KGRR 151551
NPWGRR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
1051 AM EST Wed Dec 15 2021

MIZ037>040-043>045-050-056-160000-
/O.CON.KGRR.HW.W.0002.211216T0000Z-211216T2100Z/
Mason-Lake-Osceola-Clare-Oceana-Newaygo-Mecosta-Muskegon-Ottawa-
Including the cities of Ludington, Baldwin, Reed City, Clare, 
Hart, Fremont, Big Rapids, Muskegon, Grand Haven, and Jenison
1051 AM EST Wed Dec 15 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO
4 PM EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 65 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Parts of central, southwest and west central Michigan.

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening 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...Be sure to secure any loose items on your
  lawn as the winds will blow them around otherwise. The strongest
  winds will be in the 1 am to 5 am time period.

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.

&&

$$

MIZ046-051-052-057>059-064>067-071>074-160000-
/O.CON.KGRR.WI.Y.0007.211216T0000Z-211216T2100Z/
Isabella-Montcalm-Gratiot-Kent-Ionia-Clinton-Allegan-Barry-Eaton-
Ingham-Van Buren-Kalamazoo-Calhoun-Jackson-
Including the cities of Mount Pleasant, Greenville, Alma, 
Grand Rapids, Ionia, St. Johns, Holland, Hastings, Charlotte, 
Lansing, South Haven, Kalamazoo, Battle Creek, and Jackson
1051 AM EST Wed Dec 15 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 PM
EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Isabella, Montcalm, Kent, Allegan and Van Buren 
  counties.

* WHEN...From 7 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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be sure to secure any loose items on your
  lawn as the winds will blow them around otherwise. The strongest
  winds will be in the 1 am to 5 am time period.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
https://weather.gov/grr
515 
WWUS73 KGRR 152054
NPWGRR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
354 PM EST Wed Dec 15 2021

MIZ037>040-043>045-050-056-160500-
/O.CON.KGRR.HW.W.0002.211216T0000Z-211216T2100Z/
Mason-Lake-Osceola-Clare-Oceana-Newaygo-Mecosta-Muskegon-Ottawa-
Including the cities of Ludington, Baldwin, Reed City, Clare, 
Hart, Fremont, Big Rapids, Muskegon, Grand Haven, and Jenison
354 PM EST Wed Dec 15 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO
4 PM EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Parts of central, southwest and west central Michigan.

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening 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...Be sure to secure any loose items on your 
  lawn as the winds will blow them around otherwise. The 
  strongest winds will be in the 1 am to 5 am time period.

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.

&&

$$

MIZ046-051-052-057>059-064>067-071>074-160500-
/O.CON.KGRR.WI.Y.0007.211216T0000Z-211216T2100Z/
Isabella-Montcalm-Gratiot-Kent-Ionia-Clinton-Allegan-Barry-Eaton-
Ingham-Van Buren-Kalamazoo-Calhoun-Jackson-
Including the cities of Mount Pleasant, Greenville, Alma, 
Grand Rapids, Ionia, St. Johns, Holland, Hastings, Charlotte, 
Lansing, South Haven, Kalamazoo, Battle Creek, and Jackson
354 PM EST Wed Dec 15 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 PM
EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Isabella, Montcalm, Kent, Allegan and Van Buren 
  counties.

* WHEN...From 7 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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be sure to secure any loose items on your 
  lawn as the winds will blow them around otherwise. The 
  strongest winds will be in the 1 am to 5 am time period.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

wdm

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
https://weather.gov/grr
316 
WWUS73 KGRR 160300
NPWGRR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
1000 PM EST Wed Dec 15 2021

MIZ037>040-043>045-050-056-161100-
/O.CON.KGRR.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-211216T2100Z/
Mason-Lake-Osceola-Clare-Oceana-Newaygo-Mecosta-Muskegon-Ottawa-
Including the cities of Ludington, Baldwin, Reed City, Clare, 
Hart, Fremont, Big Rapids, Muskegon, Grand Haven, and Jenison
1000 PM EST Wed Dec 15 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of central, southwest and west central 
  Michigan.

* WHEN...Until 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 winds will be between
  Midnight and 5 am.

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.

&&

$$

MIZ046-051-052-057>059-064>067-071>074-161100-
/O.CON.KGRR.WI.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-211216T2100Z/
Isabella-Montcalm-Gratiot-Kent-Ionia-Clinton-Allegan-Barry-Eaton-
Ingham-Van Buren-Kalamazoo-Calhoun-Jackson-
Including the cities of Mount Pleasant, Greenville, Alma, 
Grand Rapids, Ionia, St. Johns, Holland, Hastings, Charlotte, 
Lansing, South Haven, Kalamazoo, Battle Creek, and Jackson
1000 PM EST Wed Dec 15 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of central, south central and southwest 
  Michigan.

* WHEN...Until 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.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
https://weather.gov/grr
815 
WWUS73 KGRR 160853
NPWGRR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
353 AM EST Thu Dec 16 2021

MIZ037>040-043>045-050-056-161800-
/O.CON.KGRR.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-211216T2100Z/
Mason-Lake-Osceola-Clare-Oceana-Newaygo-Mecosta-Muskegon-Ottawa-
Including the cities of Ludington, Baldwin, Reed City, Clare, 
Hart, Fremont, Big Rapids, Muskegon, Grand Haven, and Jenison
353 AM EST Thu Dec 16 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of central, southwest and west central 
  Michigan.

* 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 winds will be during the
  early morning hours before daybreak.

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.

&&

$$

MIZ046-051-052-057>059-064>067-071>074-161800-
/O.CON.KGRR.WI.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-211216T2100Z/
Isabella-Montcalm-Gratiot-Kent-Ionia-Clinton-Allegan-Barry-Eaton-
Ingham-Van Buren-Kalamazoo-Calhoun-Jackson-
Including the cities of Mount Pleasant, Greenville, Alma, 
Grand Rapids, Ionia, St. Johns, Holland, Hastings, Charlotte, 
Lansing, South Haven, Kalamazoo, Battle Creek, and Jackson
353 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 55 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of central, south central and southwest 
  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.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
https://weather.gov/grr
037 
WWUS73 KGRR 161700
NPWGRR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
1200 PM EST Thu Dec 16 2021

MIZ037>040-043>045-050-056-162100-
/O.CAN.KGRR.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-211216T2100Z/
/O.EXA.KGRR.WI.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-211216T2100Z/
Mason-Lake-Osceola-Clare-Oceana-Newaygo-Mecosta-Muskegon-Ottawa-
Including the cities of Ludington, Baldwin, Reed City, Clare, 
Hart, Fremont, Big Rapids, Muskegon, Grand Haven, and Jenison
1200 PM EST Thu Dec 16 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...
...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of central, southwest and west central 
  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.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

MIZ046-051-052-057>059-064>067-071>074-162100-
/O.CON.KGRR.WI.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-211216T2100Z/
Isabella-Montcalm-Gratiot-Kent-Ionia-Clinton-Allegan-Barry-Eaton-
Ingham-Van Buren-Kalamazoo-Calhoun-Jackson-
Including the cities of Mount Pleasant, Greenville, Alma, 
Grand Rapids, Ionia, St. Johns, Holland, Hastings, Charlotte, 
Lansing, South Haven, Kalamazoo, Battle Creek, and Jackson
1200 PM 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 55 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of central, south central and southwest 
  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.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
https://weather.gov/grr
988 
WWUS73 KGRR 162037
NPWGRR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
337 PM EST Thu Dec 16 2021

MIZ037>040-043>046-050>052-056>059-064>067-071>074-170100-
/O.EXT.KGRR.WI.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-211217T0100Z/
Mason-Lake-Osceola-Clare-Oceana-Newaygo-Mecosta-Isabella-Muskegon-
Montcalm-Gratiot-Ottawa-Kent-Ionia-Clinton-Allegan-Barry-Eaton-
Ingham-Van Buren-Kalamazoo-Calhoun-Jackson-
Including the cities of Ludington, Baldwin, Reed City, Clare, 
Hart, Fremont, Big Rapids, Mount Pleasant, Muskegon, Greenville, 
Alma, Grand Haven, Jenison, Grand Rapids, Ionia, St. Johns, 
Holland, Hastings, Charlotte, Lansing, South Haven, Kalamazoo, 
Battle Creek, and Jackson
337 PM EST Thu Dec 16 2021

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of central, south central, southwest and west 
  central Michigan.

* 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.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
https://weather.gov/grr

DUKE
028 
WWUS73 KGRR 170101
NPWGRR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
801 PM EST Thu Dec 16 2021

MIZ037>040-043>046-050>052-056>059-064>067-071>074-170215-
/O.EXP.KGRR.WI.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-211217T0100Z/
Mason-Lake-Osceola-Clare-Oceana-Newaygo-Mecosta-Isabella-Muskegon-
Montcalm-Gratiot-Ottawa-Kent-Ionia-Clinton-Allegan-Barry-Eaton-
Ingham-Van Buren-Kalamazoo-Calhoun-Jackson-
Including the cities of Ludington, Baldwin, Reed City, Clare, 
Hart, Fremont, Big Rapids, Mount Pleasant, Muskegon, Greenville, 
Alma, Grand Haven, Jenison, Grand Rapids, Ionia, St. Johns, 
Holland, Hastings, Charlotte, Lansing, South Haven, Kalamazoo, 
Battle Creek, and Jackson
801 PM EST Thu Dec 16 2021

...WIND ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

Winds will continue to gradually diminish tonight. 

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
https://weather.gov/grr

The office that day

Everything else NWS Grand Rapids, MI issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Dec 15, 2:58 AM ESTLakeshore Flood AdvisoryGRRAllegan, Mason, Muskegon, Oceana, Ottawa, Van Buren31 hr
Dec 15, 2:59 AM ESTStorm WarningGRR31 hr
Dec 15, 3:02 AM ESTHigh Wind WarningGRRClare, Lake, Mason, Mecosta, Muskegon, Newaygo and 3 more33 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.