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Heat Advisory 4, NWS Indianapolis, IN

August 12, 202139 counties in Indiana

NWS Indianapolis, IN issued this heat advisory at Aug 12, 2021, 3:29 AM EDT for 39 counties in Indiana. It took effect at Aug 12, 2021, 1:00 PM EDT. It was in force for 7 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Aug 12, 2021, 3:29 AM EDT (07:29 UTC)
In effect from
Aug 12, 2021, 1:00 PM EDT
Expired
Aug 12, 2021, 7:49 PM EDT
In force
7 hr
Issued by
NWS Indianapolis, IN
All 39 counties

Bartholomew County, IN, Boone County, IN, Brown County, IN, Carroll County, IN, Clay County, IN, Clinton County, IN, Daviess County, IN, Decatur County, IN, Delaware County, IN, Fountain County, IN, Greene County, IN, Hamilton County, IN, Hancock County, IN, Hendricks County, IN, Henry County, IN, Howard County, IN, Jackson County, IN, Jennings County, IN, Johnson County, IN, Knox County, IN, Lawrence County, IN, Madison County, IN, Marion County, IN, Martin County, IN, Monroe County, IN, Montgomery County, IN, Morgan County, IN, Owen County, IN, Parke County, IN, Putnam County, IN, Randolph County, IN, Rush County, IN, Shelby County, IN, Sullivan County, IN, Tippecanoe County, IN, Tipton County, IN, Vermillion County, IN, Vigo County, IN, Warren County, IN

The radar

The Indianapolis radar (KIND), 15 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 07:32 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

Lincoln, IL (KILX), launched 00:00Z, 7.5 hours before the alert went out and 194 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, Lincoln, IL at 00:00Z on 2021-08-12Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 3800 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 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, Lincoln, IL at 00:00Z on 2021-08-12The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 255 square meters per square second.193958Sfc1 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
3800 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-58 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
1058 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
19 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
255 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
406 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
20.7

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

676 
WWUS73 KIND 120729
NPWIND

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
329 AM EDT Thu Aug 12 2021

INZ021-028>031-035>049-051>057-060>065-067>072-121530-
/O.NEW.KIND.HT.Y.0004.210812T1700Z-210813T0000Z/
Carroll-Warren-Tippecanoe-Clinton-Howard-Fountain-Montgomery-
Boone-Tipton-Hamilton-Madison-Delaware-Randolph-Vermillion-Parke-
Putnam-Hendricks-Marion-Hancock-Henry-Vigo-Clay-Owen-Morgan-
Johnson-Shelby-Rush-Sullivan-Greene-Monroe-Brown-Bartholomew-
Decatur-Knox-Daviess-Martin-Lawrence-Jackson-Jennings-
Including the cities of Delphi, Flora, Williamsport, 
West Lebanon, Lafayette, West Lafayette, Frankfort, Kokomo, 
Attica, Covington, Veedersburg, Crawfordsville, Lebanon, 
Zionsville, Tipton, Fishers, Carmel, Noblesville, Anderson, 
Muncie, Winchester, Clinton, Newport, Rockville, Greencastle, 
Plainfield, Brownsburg, Danville, Indianapolis, Greenfield, 
New Castle, Terre Haute, Brazil, Clay City, Spencer, 
Martinsville, Mooresville, Greenwood, Franklin, Shelbyville, 
Rushville, Sullivan, Linton, Bloomfield, Bloomington, Nashville, 
Columbus, Greensburg, Vincennes, Washington, Loogootee, Shoals, 
Bedford, Mitchell, Seymour, Brownstown, and North Vernon
329 AM EDT Thu Aug 12 2021

...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 8 PM EDT
THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Heat index values up to around 105 expected.

* WHERE...All of central Indiana.

* WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 8 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat 
  illnesses to occur.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out
of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young
children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles
under any circumstances.

Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when
possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational
Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent
rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone
overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location.
Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
https://weather.gov/ind
3 follow-up statements
575 
WWUS73 KIND 121510
NPWIND

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
1110 AM EDT Thu Aug 12 2021

INZ021-028>031-035>049-051>057-060>065-067>072-122315-
/O.CON.KIND.HT.Y.0004.210812T1700Z-210813T0000Z/
Carroll-Warren-Tippecanoe-Clinton-Howard-Fountain-Montgomery-
Boone-Tipton-Hamilton-Madison-Delaware-Randolph-Vermillion-Parke-
Putnam-Hendricks-Marion-Hancock-Henry-Vigo-Clay-Owen-Morgan-
Johnson-Shelby-Rush-Sullivan-Greene-Monroe-Brown-Bartholomew-
Decatur-Knox-Daviess-Martin-Lawrence-Jackson-Jennings-
Including the cities of Delphi, Flora, Williamsport, 
West Lebanon, Lafayette, West Lafayette, Frankfort, Kokomo, 
Attica, Covington, Veedersburg, Crawfordsville, Lebanon, 
Zionsville, Tipton, Fishers, Carmel, Noblesville, Anderson, 
Muncie, Winchester, Clinton, Newport, Rockville, Greencastle, 
Plainfield, Brownsburg, Danville, Indianapolis, Greenfield, 
New Castle, Terre Haute, Brazil, Clay City, Spencer, 
Martinsville, Mooresville, Greenwood, Franklin, Shelbyville, 
Rushville, Sullivan, Linton, Bloomfield, Bloomington, Nashville, 
Columbus, Greensburg, Vincennes, Washington, Loogootee, Shoals, 
Bedford, Mitchell, Seymour, Brownstown, and North Vernon
1110 AM EDT Thu Aug 12 2021

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Heat index values up to around 105 expected.

* WHERE...All of central Indiana.

* WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 8 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat 
  illnesses to occur.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out
of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young
children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles
under any circumstances.

Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when
possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational
Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent
rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone
overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location.
Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
https://weather.gov/ind
339 
WWUS73 KIND 122006
NPWIND

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
406 PM EDT Thu Aug 12 2021

INZ021-028>030-035>037-043-044-122115-
/O.CAN.KIND.HT.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-210813T0000Z/
Carroll-Warren-Tippecanoe-Clinton-Fountain-Montgomery-Boone-
Vermillion-Parke-
Including the cities of Delphi, Flora, Williamsport, 
West Lebanon, Lafayette, West Lafayette, Frankfort, Attica, 
Covington, Veedersburg, Crawfordsville, Lebanon, Zionsville, 
Clinton, Newport, and Rockville
406 PM EDT Thu Aug 12 2021

...HEAT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Storms in the area have dropped temperatures into the 70s and
excessive heat is no longer a concern.

$$

INZ031-038>042-045>049-051>057-060>065-067>072-130000-
/O.CON.KIND.HT.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-210813T0000Z/
Howard-Tipton-Hamilton-Madison-Delaware-Randolph-Putnam-Hendricks-
Marion-Hancock-Henry-Vigo-Clay-Owen-Morgan-Johnson-Shelby-Rush-
Sullivan-Greene-Monroe-Brown-Bartholomew-Decatur-Knox-Daviess-
Martin-Lawrence-Jackson-Jennings-
Including the cities of Kokomo, Tipton, Fishers, Carmel, 
Noblesville, Anderson, Muncie, Winchester, Greencastle, 
Plainfield, Brownsburg, Danville, Indianapolis, Greenfield, 
New Castle, Terre Haute, Brazil, Clay City, Spencer, 
Martinsville, Mooresville, Greenwood, Franklin, Shelbyville, 
Rushville, Sullivan, Linton, Bloomfield, Bloomington, Nashville, 
Columbus, Greensburg, Vincennes, Washington, Loogootee, Shoals, 
Bedford, Mitchell, Seymour, Brownstown, and North Vernon
406 PM EDT Thu Aug 12 2021

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Heat index values up to around 105 expected.

* WHERE...All of central Indiana.

* WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 8 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
  illnesses to occur.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out
of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young
children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles
under any circumstances.

Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when
possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational
Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent
rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone
overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location.
Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
https://weather.gov/ind
045 
WWUS73 KIND 122349
NPWIND

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
749 PM EDT Thu Aug 12 2021

INZ031-038>042-045>049-051>057-060>065-067>072-130100-
/O.CAN.KIND.HT.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-210813T0000Z/
Howard-Tipton-Hamilton-Madison-Delaware-Randolph-Putnam-Hendricks-
Marion-Hancock-Henry-Vigo-Clay-Owen-Morgan-Johnson-Shelby-Rush-
Sullivan-Greene-Monroe-Brown-Bartholomew-Decatur-Knox-Daviess-
Martin-Lawrence-Jackson-Jennings-
Including the cities of Kokomo, Tipton, Fishers, Carmel, 
Noblesville, Anderson, Muncie, Winchester, Greencastle, 
Plainfield, Brownsburg, Danville, Indianapolis, Greenfield, 
New Castle, Terre Haute, Brazil, Clay City, Spencer, 
Martinsville, Mooresville, Greenwood, Franklin, Shelbyville, 
Rushville, Sullivan, Linton, Bloomfield, Bloomington, Nashville, 
Columbus, Greensburg, Vincennes, Washington, Loogootee, Shoals, 
Bedford, Mitchell, Seymour, Brownstown, and North Vernon
749 PM EDT Thu Aug 12 2021

...HEAT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Heat Index values have fallen to less than 100 across Central
Indiana. Thus the heat advisory will be allowed to expire.

$$

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

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The office that day

Everything else NWS Indianapolis, IN issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Aug 12, 7:12 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementINDWarren48 min
Aug 12, 7:35 AM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningINDCarroll, Clinton, Tippecanoe, Warren40 min
Aug 12, 4:00 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningINDFountain, Vermillion, Warren30 min
Aug 12, 4:31 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementINDVermillion29 min
Aug 12, 5:05 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementINDVigo25 min
Aug 12, 5:15 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningINDClay, Parke15 min
Aug 12, 6:06 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningINDClay, Greene, Sullivan24 min
Aug 12, 6:30 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningINDClay, Daviess, Greene, Knox, Owen, Sullivan45 min

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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.