Alert archive / Illinois / Freeze Warnings in 2021
Freeze Warning 2, NWS Lincoln, IL
NWS Lincoln, IL issued this freeze warning at Mar 31, 2021, 2:38 PM CDT for 6 counties in Illinois. It took effect at Apr 2, 2021, 12:00 AM CDT. It was in force for 9 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Mar 31, 2021, 2:38 PM CDT (19:38 UTC)
- In effect from
- Apr 2, 2021, 12:00 AM CDT
- Expired
- Apr 2, 2021, 9:00 AM CDT
- In force
- 9 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Lincoln, IL
Counties Clay County, IL, Crawford County, IL, Effingham County, IL, Jasper County, IL, Lawrence County, IL, Richland County, IL
The radar
The Evansville,IN radar (KVWX), 77 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 19:42 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The nearest sounding before it
Lincoln, IL (KILX), launched 12:00Z, 7.6 hours before the alert went out and 147 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
- 1759 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 104 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- -266 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- -176 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
711 WWUS73 KILX 311938 NPWILX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Lincoln IL 238 PM CDT Wed Mar 31 2021 ILZ071>073-011000- /O.UPG.KILX.FZ.A.0001.210402T0500Z-210402T1400Z/ /O.NEW.KILX.FZ.W.0002.210402T0500Z-210402T1400Z/ /O.CON.KILX.FZ.W.0001.210401T0600Z-210401T1400Z/ Clay-Richland-Lawrence- Including the cities of Flora, Olney, and Lawrenceville 238 PM CDT Wed Mar 31 2021 ...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 9 AM CDT THURSDAY... ...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT THURSDAY NIGHT TO 9 AM CDT FRIDAY... The National Weather Service in Lincoln has issued a Freeze Warning, which is in effect from midnight Thursday night to 9 AM CDT Friday. The Freeze Watch is no longer in effect. * WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures in the mid 20s tonight and low to mid 20s Thursday night. * WHERE...Clay, Richland, and Lawrence Counties. * WHEN...1 AM to 9 AM CDT Thursday and again 1 AM to 9 AM CDT Friday. * Impacts...Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above- ground pipes to protect them from freezing. A Freeze Warning means sub-freezing temperatures are imminent or highly likely. These conditions will kill crops and other sensitive vegetation. && $$ Deubelbeiss
6 follow-up statements
893 WWUS73 KILX 311941 CCA NPWILX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE...CORRECTED National Weather Service Lincoln IL 241 PM CDT Wed Mar 31 2021 ILZ071>073-011000- /O.UPG.KILX.FZ.A.0001.210402T0500Z-210402T1400Z/ /O.COR.KILX.FZ.W.0002.210402T0500Z-210402T1400Z/ /O.COR.KILX.FZ.W.0001.210401T0600Z-210401T1400Z/ Clay-Richland-Lawrence- Including the cities of Flora, Olney, and Lawrenceville 241 PM CDT Wed Mar 31 2021 ...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 9 AM CDT THURSDAY... ...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT THURSDAY NIGHT TO 9 AM CDT FRIDAY... The National Weather Service in Lincoln has issued a Freeze Warning, which is in effect from midnight Thursday night to 9 AM CDT Friday. The Freeze Watch is no longer in effect. * WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures in the mid 20s tonight and low to mid 20s Thursday night. * WHERE...Clay, Richland, and Lawrence Counties. * WHEN...1 AM to 9 AM CDT Thursday and 12 AM to 9 AM CDT Friday. * Impacts...Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above- ground pipes to protect them from freezing. A Freeze Warning means sub-freezing temperatures are imminent or highly likely. These conditions will kill crops and other sensitive vegetation. && $$ Deubelbeiss
084 WWUS73 KILX 010759 NPWILX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Lincoln IL 259 AM CDT Thu Apr 1 2021 ILZ066>068-011600- /O.EXA.KILX.FZ.W.0002.210402T0500Z-210402T1400Z/ Effingham-Jasper-Crawford- Including the cities of Effingham, Newton, and Robinson 259 AM CDT Thu Apr 1 2021 ...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 9 AM CDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 21 expected. * WHERE...Effingham, Jasper and Crawford Counties. * WHEN...12 AM to 9 AM CDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above- ground pipes to protect them from freezing. A Freeze warning means sub-freezing temperatures are imminent or highly likely. These conditions will kill crops and other sensitive vegetation. && $$ ILZ071>073-011600- /O.CON.KILX.FZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210401T1400Z/ /O.CON.KILX.FZ.W.0002.210402T0500Z-210402T1400Z/ Clay-Richland-Lawrence- Including the cities of Flora, Olney, and Lawrenceville 259 AM CDT Thu Apr 1 2021 ...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CDT THIS MORNING... ...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 9 AM CDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures in the mid 20s tonight and low to mid 20s Thursday night. * WHERE...Clay, Richland, and Lawrence Counties. * WHEN...1 AM to 9 AM CDT Thursday and 12 AM to 9 AM CDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above- ground pipes to protect them from freezing. A Freeze Warning means sub-freezing temperatures are imminent or highly likely. These conditions will kill crops and other sensitive vegetation. && $$ Erwin
891 WWUS73 KILX 011707 NPWILX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Lincoln IL 1207 PM CDT Thu Apr 1 2021 ILZ066>068-071>073-020115- /O.CON.KILX.FZ.W.0002.210402T0500Z-210402T1400Z/ Effingham-Jasper-Crawford-Clay-Richland-Lawrence- Including the cities of Effingham, Newton, Robinson, Flora, Olney, and Lawrenceville 1207 PM CDT Thu Apr 1 2021 ...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 9 AM CDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 21 expected. * WHERE...Effingham, Jasper, Crawford, Clay, Richland, and Lawrence Counties. * WHEN...12 AM to 9 AM CDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above- ground pipes to protect them from freezing. A Freeze warning means sub-freezing temperatures are imminent or highly likely. These conditions will kill crops and other sensitive vegetation. && $$ Deubelbeiss
382 WWUS73 KILX 012005 NPWILX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Lincoln IL 305 PM CDT Thu Apr 1 2021 ILZ066>068-071>073-021000- /O.CON.KILX.FZ.W.0002.210402T0500Z-210402T1400Z/ Effingham-Jasper-Crawford-Clay-Richland-Lawrence- Including the cities of Effingham, Newton, Robinson, Flora, Olney, and Lawrenceville 305 PM CDT Thu Apr 1 2021 ...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 9 AM CDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures down to around 20 expected. * WHERE...Jasper, Effingham, Richland, Lawrence, Clay and Crawford Counties. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 9 AM CDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above- ground pipes to protect them from freezing. && $$ Deubelbeiss
222 WWUS73 KILX 020817 NPWILX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Lincoln IL 317 AM CDT Fri Apr 2 2021 ILZ066>068-071>073-021400- /O.CON.KILX.FZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210402T1400Z/ Effingham-Jasper-Crawford-Clay-Richland-Lawrence- Including the cities of Effingham, Newton, Robinson, Flora, Olney, and Lawrenceville 317 AM CDT Fri Apr 2 2021 ...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CDT THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures down to around 20 expected. * WHERE...Jasper, Effingham, Richland, Lawrence, Clay and Crawford Counties. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 9 AM CDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above- ground pipes to protect them from freezing. && $$ Erwin
795 WWUS73 KILX 021359 NPWILX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Lincoln IL 859 AM CDT Fri Apr 2 2021 ILZ066>068-071>073-021500- /O.EXP.KILX.FZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210402T1400Z/ Effingham-Jasper-Crawford-Clay-Richland-Lawrence- Including the cities of Effingham, Newton, Robinson, Flora, Olney, and Lawrenceville 859 AM CDT Fri Apr 2 2021 ...FREEZE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 9 AM CDT THIS MORNING... Temperatures are rising above freezing during mid morning across central and southeast IL, hence the freeze warning is allowed to expire at 9 am. Parts of eastern IL could see temperatures cooling back toward freezing overnight into early Saturday morning. $$ 07
The office that day
Everything else NWS Lincoln, IL issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 3:05 AM CDT | Freeze Watch | ILX | Clay, Lawrence, Richland | 12 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.