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Wind Chill Advisory 3, NWS Lincoln, IL
NWS Lincoln, IL issued this wind chill advisory at Feb 12, 2021, 3:03 PM CST for 12 counties in Illinois. It took effect at Feb 13, 2021, 12:00 AM CST. It was in force for 12 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Feb 12, 2021, 3:03 PM CST (21:03 UTC)
- In effect from
- Feb 13, 2021, 12:00 AM CST
- Expired
- Feb 13, 2021, 12:00 PM CST
- In force
- 12 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Lincoln, IL
Counties Cass County, IL, Fulton County, IL, Knox County, IL, Marshall County, IL, Mason County, IL, Morgan County, IL, Peoria County, IL, Schuyler County, IL, Scott County, IL, Stark County, IL, Tazewell County, IL, Woodford County, IL
The radar
The Lincoln radar (KILX), 62 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 21:01 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The nearest sounding before it
Lincoln, IL (KILX), launched 12:00Z, 9.1 hours before the alert went out and 120 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
- 740 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 84 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- -5 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 252 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
702 WWUS43 KILX 122103 WSWILX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Lincoln IL 303 PM CST Fri Feb 12 2021 ILZ027>031-036-037-040-041-047-049-050-131000- /O.NEW.KILX.WC.Y.0003.210213T0600Z-210213T1800Z/ Knox-Stark-Peoria-Marshall-Woodford-Fulton-Tazewell-Schuyler- Mason-Cass-Scott-Morgan- Including the cities of Galesburg, Toulon, Peoria, Lacon, Eureka, Canton, Pekin, Rushville, Havana, Beardstown, Winchester, and Jacksonville 303 PM CST Fri Feb 12 2021 ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO NOON CST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills reaching 15 to 20 below zero. * WHERE...Portions of central and west central Illinois west of I-55. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to noon CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills could result in frostbite and hypothermia if precautions are not taken. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Chill Advisory means that very cold air and winds will combine to generate low wind chill values. This will result in frostbite and lead to hypothermia if precautions are not taken. If you must venture outdoors, make sure you wear a hat and gloves, making sure all exposed skin is covered. && $$ ILZ057-063-067-068-071>073-131000- /O.NEW.KILX.WS.A.0003.210215T0600Z-210216T1200Z/ Edgar-Clark-Jasper-Crawford-Clay-Richland-Lawrence- Including the cities of Paris, Marshall, Newton, Robinson, Flora, Olney, and Lawrenceville 303 PM CST Fri Feb 12 2021 ...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 7 inches possible. * WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Illinois. * WHEN...From late Sunday night through late Monday night. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning and evening commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Uncertainty on the exact track of this storm system remains high. A change in the path of the storm could have large impacts on snowfall amounts. Check later updates to the forecast. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. && $$
3 follow-up statements
198 WWUS43 KILX 130915 WSWILX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Lincoln IL 315 AM CST Sat Feb 13 2021 ILZ057-131800- /O.NEW.KILX.WC.Y.0004.210214T0000Z-210215T1800Z/ /O.CON.KILX.WS.A.0003.210215T0600Z-210216T1200Z/ Edgar- Including the city of Paris 315 AM CST Sat Feb 13 2021 ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON CST MONDAY... ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the Wind Chill Advisory, very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 20 below zero. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches possible. * WHERE...Edgar County. * WHEN...For the Wind Chill Advisory, from 6 PM this evening to noon CST Monday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from late Sunday night through late Monday night. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. The snow could impact the morning or evening commute on Monday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use caution if you must spend time outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. && $$ ILZ027>031-036-037-040-041-047-049-050-131800- /O.NEW.KILX.WC.Y.0004.210214T0000Z-210215T1800Z/ /O.CON.KILX.WC.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210213T1800Z/ Knox-Stark-Peoria-Marshall-Woodford-Fulton-Tazewell-Schuyler- Mason-Cass-Scott-Morgan- Including the cities of Galesburg, Toulon, Peoria, Lacon, Eureka, Canton, Pekin, Rushville, Havana, Beardstown, Winchester, and Jacksonville 315 AM CST Sat Feb 13 2021 ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY... ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON CST MONDAY... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 20 below zero this morning, and from 15 to 30 below zero from tonight through Monday morning. * WHERE...Portions of central and west central Illinois, along and west of the Illinois River. * WHEN...Much of the period through Monday morning will see wind chills colder than 15 below zero. The exception will be this afternoon, when they are close to 10 below zero. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use caution if you must spend time outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. && $$ ILZ038-042>046-048-051>056-061-131800- /O.NEW.KILX.WC.Y.0004.210214T0000Z-210215T1800Z/ McLean-Logan-De Witt-Piatt-Champaign-Vermilion-Menard-Sangamon- Christian-Macon-Moultrie-Douglas-Coles-Shelby- Including the cities of Bloomington, Normal, Lincoln, Clinton, Monticello, Champaign, Urbana, Danville, Petersburg, Springfield, Taylorville, Decatur, Sullivan, Tuscola, Charleston, Mattoon, and Shelbyville 315 AM CST Sat Feb 13 2021 ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON CST MONDAY... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills of 15 below to 25 below zero. * WHERE...Portions of central and east central Illinois. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to noon CST Monday. * 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. && $$ ILZ063-067-068-071>073-131800- /O.CON.KILX.WS.A.0003.210215T0600Z-210216T1200Z/ Clark-Jasper-Crawford-Clay-Richland-Lawrence- Including the cities of Marshall, Newton, Robinson, Flora, Olney, and Lawrenceville 315 AM CST Sat Feb 13 2021 ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches possible, heaviest south of I-70. * WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Illinois. * WHEN...From late Sunday night through late Monday night. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute on Monday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Two primary periods of snow are expected. The first one will be from Sunday afternoon through Monday morning. The second one is from Monday evening through sunrise Tuesday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. && $$ Geelhart
642 WWUS43 KILX 131703 WSWILX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Lincoln IL 1103 AM CST Sat Feb 13 2021 ILZ062-066-140115- /O.EXA.KILX.WC.Y.0004.210214T0000Z-210215T1800Z/ Cumberland-Effingham- Including the cities of Greenup and Effingham 1103 AM CST Sat Feb 13 2021 ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON CST MONDAY... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 20 below zero. * WHERE...Cumberland and Effingham Counties. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to noon CST Monday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in under 30 minutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. && $$ ILZ057-140115- /O.CON.KILX.WC.Y.0004.210214T0000Z-210215T1800Z/ /O.CON.KILX.WS.A.0003.210215T0600Z-210216T1200Z/ Edgar- Including the city of Paris 1103 AM CST Sat Feb 13 2021 ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON CST MONDAY... ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the Wind Chill Advisory, very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 20 below zero. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches possible. * WHERE...Edgar County. * WHEN...For the Wind Chill Advisory, from 6 PM this evening to noon CST Monday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from late Sunday night through late Monday night. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in under 30 minutes. The snow could impact the morning or evening commute on Monday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. && $$ ILZ027>031-036-037-040-041-047-049-050-140115- /O.CON.KILX.WC.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210213T1800Z/ /O.CON.KILX.WC.Y.0004.210214T0000Z-210215T1800Z/ Knox-Stark-Peoria-Marshall-Woodford-Fulton-Tazewell-Schuyler- Mason-Cass-Scott-Morgan- Including the cities of Galesburg, Toulon, Peoria, Lacon, Eureka, Canton, Pekin, Rushville, Havana, Beardstown, Winchester, and Jacksonville 1103 AM CST Sat Feb 13 2021 ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY... ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON CST MONDAY... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 20 below zero this morning, and from 15 to 30 below zero from tonight through Monday morning. * WHERE...Portions of central and west central Illinois, along and west of the Illinois River. * WHEN...Much of the period through Monday morning will see wind chills colder than 15 below zero. The exception will be this afternoon, when they are close to 10 below zero. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in under 30 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. && $$ ILZ038-042>046-048-051>056-061-140115- /O.CON.KILX.WC.Y.0004.210214T0000Z-210215T1800Z/ McLean-Logan-De Witt-Piatt-Champaign-Vermilion-Menard-Sangamon- Christian-Macon-Moultrie-Douglas-Coles-Shelby- Including the cities of Bloomington, Normal, Lincoln, Clinton, Monticello, Champaign, Urbana, Danville, Petersburg, Springfield, Taylorville, Decatur, Sullivan, Tuscola, Charleston, Mattoon, and Shelbyville 1103 AM CST Sat Feb 13 2021 ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON CST MONDAY... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills of 15 below to 25 below zero. * WHERE...Portions of central and east central Illinois. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to noon CST Monday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in under 30 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. && $$ ILZ063-067-068-071>073-140115- /O.CON.KILX.WS.A.0003.210215T0600Z-210216T1200Z/ Clark-Jasper-Crawford-Clay-Richland-Lawrence- Including the cities of Marshall, Newton, Robinson, Flora, Olney, and Lawrenceville 1103 AM CST Sat Feb 13 2021 ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches possible, heaviest south of I-70. * WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Illinois. * WHEN...From late Sunday night through late Monday night. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute on Monday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Two primary periods of snow are expected. The first one will be from Sunday afternoon through Monday morning. The second one is from Monday evening through sunrise Tuesday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. && $$
032 WWUS43 KILX 131759 WSWILX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Lincoln IL 1159 AM CST Sat Feb 13 2021 ILZ027>031-036-037-040-041-047-049-050-140200- /O.EXP.KILX.WC.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210213T1800Z/ /O.CON.KILX.WC.Y.0004.210214T0000Z-210215T1800Z/ Knox-Stark-Peoria-Marshall-Woodford-Fulton-Tazewell-Schuyler- Mason-Cass-Scott-Morgan- Including the cities of Galesburg, Toulon, Peoria, Lacon, Eureka, Canton, Pekin, Rushville, Havana, Beardstown, Winchester, and Jacksonville 1159 AM CST Sat Feb 13 2021 ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON CST MONDAY... ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT NOON CST TODAY... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 30 below zero. * WHERE...Portions of central and west central Illinois, along and west of the Illinois River. * WHEN...Much of the period through Monday morning will see wind chills colder than 15 below zero. The exception will be this afternoon, when they are close to 10 below zero. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin under 30 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. && $$ ILZ057-140200- /O.CON.KILX.WC.Y.0004.210214T0000Z-210215T1800Z/ /O.CON.KILX.WS.A.0003.210215T0600Z-210216T1200Z/ Edgar- Including the city of Paris 1159 AM CST Sat Feb 13 2021 ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON CST MONDAY... ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the Wind Chill Advisory, very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 20 below zero. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches possible. * WHERE...Edgar County. * WHEN...For the Wind Chill Advisory, from 6 PM this evening to noon CST Monday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from late Sunday night through late Monday night. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in under 30 minutes. The snow could impact the morning or evening commute on Monday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. && $$ ILZ038-042>046-048-051>056-061-062-066-140200- /O.CON.KILX.WC.Y.0004.210214T0000Z-210215T1800Z/ McLean-Logan-De Witt-Piatt-Champaign-Vermilion-Menard-Sangamon- Christian-Macon-Moultrie-Douglas-Coles-Shelby-Cumberland- Effingham- Including the cities of Bloomington, Normal, Lincoln, Clinton, Monticello, Champaign, Urbana, Danville, Petersburg, Springfield, Taylorville, Decatur, Sullivan, Tuscola, Charleston, Mattoon, Shelbyville, Greenup, and Effingham 1159 AM CST Sat Feb 13 2021 ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON CST MONDAY... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills of 15 below to 25 below zero. * WHERE...Portions of central and east central Illinois. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to noon CST Monday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in under 30 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. && $$ ILZ063-067-068-071>073-140200- /O.CON.KILX.WS.A.0003.210215T0600Z-210216T1200Z/ Clark-Jasper-Crawford-Clay-Richland-Lawrence- Including the cities of Marshall, Newton, Robinson, Flora, Olney, and Lawrenceville 1159 AM CST Sat Feb 13 2021 ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches possible, heaviest south of I-70. * WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Illinois. * WHEN...From late Sunday night through late Monday night. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute on Monday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Two primary periods of snow are expected. The first one will be from Sunday afternoon through Monday morning. The second one is from Monday evening through sunrise Tuesday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. && $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS Lincoln, IL issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 12, 3:03 PM CST | Winter Storm Watch | ILX | Clark, Clay, Crawford, Edgar, Jasper, Lawrence and 1 more | 36 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.