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Wind Advisory 7, NWS Grand Rapids, MI
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.
- 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.
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.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 15, 2:58 AM EST | Lakeshore Flood Advisory | GRR | Allegan, Mason, Muskegon, Oceana, Ottawa, Van Buren | 31 hr |
| Dec 15, 2:59 AM EST | Storm Warning | GRR | 31 hr | |
| Dec 15, 3:02 AM EST | High Wind Warning | GRR | Clare, Lake, Mason, Mecosta, Muskegon, Newaygo and 3 more | 33 hr |
Nearby
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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.