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High Wind Watch 1, NWS Wilmington, OH

March 24, 202122 counties in Ohio; 4 counties in Indiana

NWS Wilmington, OH issued this high wind watch at Mar 24, 2021, 4:00 AM EDT for 22 counties in Ohio; 4 counties in Indiana. It took effect at Mar 25, 2021, 10:00 PM EDT. It was in force for .

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Mar 24, 2021, 4:00 AM EDT (08:00 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 25, 2021, 10:00 PM EDT
Expired
Mar 25, 2021, 3:30 AM EDT
In force
Issued by
NWS Wilmington, OH
All 26 counties

Fayette County, IN, Franklin County, IN, Union County, IN, Wayne County, IN, Auglaize County, OH, Butler County, OH, Champaign County, OH, Clark County, OH, Clinton County, OH, Darke County, OH, Delaware County, OH, Fayette County, OH, Franklin County, OH, Greene County, OH, Hardin County, OH, Licking County, OH, Logan County, OH, Madison County, OH, Mercer County, OH, Miami County, OH, Montgomery County, OH, Pickaway County, OH, Preble County, OH, Shelby County, OH, Union County, OH, Warren County, OH

The radar

The Cincinnati radar (KILN), 60 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 08:04 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

Cncnati-Daytn, OH (KILN), launched 00:00Z, 8.0 hours before the alert went out and 60 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, Cncnati-Daytn, OH at 00:00Z on 2021-03-24Temperature 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, Cncnati-Daytn, OH at 00:00Z on 2021-03-24The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 116 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
2293 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
36 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
116 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
324 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

082 
WWUS71 KILN 240800
NPWILN

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wilmington OH
400 AM EDT Wed Mar 24 2021

INZ050-058-059-066-OHZ026-034-035-042>046-051>056-060>064-070>072-
241800-
/O.NEW.KILN.HW.A.0001.210326T0200Z-210326T1200Z/
Wayne-Fayette IN-Union IN-Franklin IN-Hardin-Mercer-Auglaize-
Darke-Shelby-Logan-Union OH-Delaware-Miami-Champaign-Clark-
Madison-Franklin OH-Licking-Preble-Montgomery-Greene-Fayette OH-
Pickaway-Butler-Warren-Clinton-
Including the cities of Richmond, Connersville, Liberty, 
West College Corner, Brookville, Kenton, Ada, Celina, Coldwater, 
Wapakoneta, St. Marys, Greenville, Sidney, Bellefontaine, 
Marysville, Delaware, Troy, Piqua, Tipp City, Urbana, 
Springfield, London, West Jefferson, Plain City, Columbus, 
Newark, Eaton, Camden, Dayton, Kettering, Beavercreek, Fairborn, 
Xenia, Washington Court House, Circleville, Hamilton, Middletown,
Fairfield, Oxford, Mason, Lebanon, Springboro, Wilmington, 
and Blanchester
400 AM EDT Wed Mar 24 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY
MORNING...

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

* WHERE...Portions of East Central and Southeast Indiana and 
  Central, Southwest and West Central Ohio.

* WHEN...From Thursday evening through Friday morning.

* 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.

&&

$$
5 follow-up statements
286 
WWUS71 KILN 241648
NPWILN

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wilmington OH
1248 PM EDT Wed Mar 24 2021

INZ050-058-059-066-OHZ026-034-035-042>046-051>056-060>064-070>072-
250100-
/O.CON.KILN.HW.A.0001.210326T0200Z-210326T1200Z/
Wayne-Fayette IN-Union IN-Franklin IN-Hardin-Mercer-Auglaize-
Darke-Shelby-Logan-Union OH-Delaware-Miami-Champaign-Clark-
Madison-Franklin OH-Licking-Preble-Montgomery-Greene-Fayette OH-
Pickaway-Butler-Warren-Clinton-
Including the cities of Richmond, Connersville, Liberty, 
West College Corner, Brookville, Kenton, Ada, Celina, Coldwater, 
Wapakoneta, St. Marys, Greenville, Sidney, Bellefontaine, 
Marysville, Delaware, Troy, Piqua, Tipp City, Urbana, 
Springfield, London, West Jefferson, Plain City, Columbus, 
Newark, Eaton, Camden, Dayton, Kettering, Beavercreek, Fairborn, 
Xenia, Washington Court House, Circleville, Hamilton, Middletown,
Fairfield, Oxford, Mason, Lebanon, Springboro, Wilmington, 
and Blanchester
1248 PM EDT Wed Mar 24 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING
THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING...

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

* WHERE...Portions of East Central and Southeast Indiana and 
  Central, Southwest and West Central Ohio.

* WHEN...From late Thursday evening through Friday morning.

* 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.

&&

$$
637 
WWUS71 KILN 241943
NPWILN

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wilmington OH
343 PM EDT Wed Mar 24 2021

INZ050-058-059-066-OHZ026-034-035-042>046-051>056-060>064-070>072-
250345-
/O.CON.KILN.HW.A.0001.210326T0200Z-210326T1200Z/
Wayne-Fayette IN-Union IN-Franklin IN-Hardin-Mercer-Auglaize-
Darke-Shelby-Logan-Union OH-Delaware-Miami-Champaign-Clark-
Madison-Franklin OH-Licking-Preble-Montgomery-Greene-Fayette OH-
Pickaway-Butler-Warren-Clinton-
Including the cities of Richmond, Connersville, Liberty, 
West College Corner, Brookville, Kenton, Ada, Celina, Coldwater, 
Wapakoneta, St. Marys, Greenville, Sidney, Bellefontaine, 
Marysville, Delaware, Troy, Piqua, Tipp City, Urbana, 
Springfield, London, West Jefferson, Plain City, Columbus, 
Newark, Eaton, Camden, Dayton, Kettering, Beavercreek, Fairborn, 
Xenia, Washington Court House, Circleville, Hamilton, Middletown,
Fairfield, Oxford, Mason, Lebanon, Springboro, Wilmington, 
and Blanchester
343 PM EDT Wed Mar 24 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING
THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts of 60 mph 
  possible. Isolated stronger gusts to 65 MPH are possible.

* WHERE...Portions of East Central and Southeast Indiana and 
  Central, Southwest and West Central Ohio.

* WHEN...From late Thursday evening through Friday morning.

* 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.

&&

$$
848 
WWUS71 KILN 250118
NPWILN

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wilmington OH
918 PM EDT Wed Mar 24 2021

INZ050-058-059-066-OHZ026-034-035-042>046-051>056-060>064-070>072-
250930-
/O.CON.KILN.HW.A.0001.210326T0200Z-210326T1200Z/
Wayne-Fayette IN-Union IN-Franklin IN-Hardin-Mercer-Auglaize-
Darke-Shelby-Logan-Union OH-Delaware-Miami-Champaign-Clark-
Madison-Franklin OH-Licking-Preble-Montgomery-Greene-Fayette OH-
Pickaway-Butler-Warren-Clinton-
Including the cities of Richmond, Connersville, Liberty, 
West College Corner, Brookville, Kenton, Ada, Celina, Coldwater, 
Wapakoneta, St. Marys, Greenville, Sidney, Bellefontaine, 
Marysville, Delaware, Troy, Piqua, Tipp City, Urbana, 
Springfield, London, West Jefferson, Plain City, Columbus, 
Newark, Eaton, Camden, Dayton, Kettering, Beavercreek, Fairborn, 
Xenia, Washington Court House, Circleville, Hamilton, Middletown,
Fairfield, Oxford, Mason, Lebanon, Springboro, Wilmington, 
and Blanchester
918 PM EDT Wed Mar 24 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING
THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph
  possible. Isolated stronger gusts to 65 mph are possible.

* WHERE...Portions of East Central and Southeast Indiana and 
  Central, Southwest and West Central Ohio.

* WHEN...From Thursday evening through Friday morning.

* 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.

&&

$$
082 
WWUS71 KILN 250124
NPWILN

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wilmington OH
924 PM EDT Wed Mar 24 2021

INZ050-058-059-066-OHZ026-034-035-042>046-051>056-060>064-070>072-
250930-
/O.CON.KILN.HW.A.0001.210326T0200Z-210326T1200Z/
Wayne-Fayette IN-Union IN-Franklin IN-Hardin-Mercer-Auglaize-
Darke-Shelby-Logan-Union OH-Delaware-Miami-Champaign-Clark-
Madison-Franklin OH-Licking-Preble-Montgomery-Greene-Fayette OH-
Pickaway-Butler-Warren-Clinton-
Including the cities of Richmond, Connersville, Liberty, 
West College Corner, Brookville, Kenton, Ada, Celina, Coldwater, 
Wapakoneta, St. Marys, Greenville, Sidney, Bellefontaine, 
Marysville, Delaware, Troy, Piqua, Tipp City, Urbana, 
Springfield, London, West Jefferson, Plain City, Columbus, 
Newark, Eaton, Camden, Dayton, Kettering, Beavercreek, Fairborn, 
Xenia, Washington Court House, Circleville, Hamilton, Middletown,
Fairfield, Oxford, Mason, Lebanon, Springboro, Wilmington, 
and Blanchester
924 PM EDT Wed Mar 24 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING
THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. 
  Isolated stronger gusts to 65 mph are possible.

* WHERE...Portions of East Central and Southeast Indiana and 
  Central, Southwest and West Central Ohio.

* WHEN...From Thursday evening through Friday morning.

* 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.

&&

$$
996 
WWUS71 KILN 250730
NPWILN

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wilmington OH
330 AM EDT Thu Mar 25 2021

INZ050-058-059-066-OHZ026-034-035-042>046-051>056-060>064-070>072-
251530-
/O.UPG.KILN.HW.A.0001.210326T0200Z-210326T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KILN.HW.W.0001.210326T0200Z-210326T1400Z/
Wayne-Fayette IN-Union IN-Franklin IN-Hardin-Mercer-Auglaize-
Darke-Shelby-Logan-Union OH-Delaware-Miami-Champaign-Clark-
Madison-Franklin OH-Licking-Preble-Montgomery-Greene-Fayette OH-
Pickaway-Butler-Warren-Clinton-
Including the cities of Richmond, Connersville, Liberty, 
West College Corner, Brookville, Kenton, Ada, Celina, Coldwater, 
Wapakoneta, St. Marys, Greenville, Sidney, Bellefontaine, 
Marysville, Delaware, Troy, Piqua, Tipp City, Urbana, 
Springfield, London, West Jefferson, Plain City, Columbus, 
Newark, Eaton, Camden, Dayton, Kettering, Beavercreek, Fairborn, 
Xenia, Washington Court House, Circleville, Hamilton, Middletown,
Fairfield, Oxford, Mason, Lebanon, Springboro, Wilmington, 
and Blanchester
330 AM EDT Thu Mar 25 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM
EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts in excess of 60 
  mph expected.

* WHERE...Portions of East Central and Southeast Indiana and 
  Central, Southwest and West Central Ohio.

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 10 AM EDT Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

OHZ065-251530-
/O.NEW.KILN.HW.W.0001.210326T0200Z-210326T1400Z/
Fairfield-
Including the cities of Lancaster and Pickerington
330 AM EDT Thu Mar 25 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM
EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts in excess of 60 
  mph expected.

* WHERE...Fairfield County.

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 10 AM EDT Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

INZ073>075-080-KYZ089>100-OHZ073-074-077>082-088-251530-
/O.NEW.KILN.WI.Y.0003.210326T0200Z-210326T1400Z/
Ripley-Dearborn-Ohio-Switzerland-Carroll-Gallatin-Boone-Kenton-
Campbell-Owen-Grant-Pendleton-Bracken-Robertson-Mason-Lewis-Ross-
Hocking-Hamilton-Clermont-Brown-Highland-Adams-Pike-Scioto-
Including the cities of Batesville, Milan, Versailles, 
Lawrenceburg, Aurora, Rising Sun, Vevay, Carrollton, Warsaw, 
Florence, Burlington, Oakbrook, Covington, Erlanger, 
Independence, Newport, Alexandria, Owenton, Williamstown, 
Crittenden, Dry Ridge, Falmouth, Butler, Augusta, Brooksville, 
Mount Olivet, Maysville, Vanceburg, Tollesboro, Chillicothe, 
Logan, Cincinnati, Milford, Georgetown, Mount Orab, Hillsboro, 
Greenfield, West Union, Peebles, Waverly, Piketon, Portsmouth, 
and Wheelersburg
330 AM EDT Thu Mar 25 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM EDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of Southeast Indiana, Northeast and Northern 
  Kentucky and Central, South Central and Southwest Ohio.

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 10 AM EDT Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

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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.