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High Wind Watch 1, NWS Indianapolis, IN

March 24, 202116 counties in Indiana

NWS Indianapolis, IN issued this high wind watch at Mar 24, 2021, 3:51 AM EDT for 16 counties in Indiana. It took effect at Mar 25, 2021, 11:00 PM EDT. It was in force for .

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Mar 24, 2021, 3:51 AM EDT (07:51 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 25, 2021, 11:00 PM EDT
Expired
Mar 25, 2021, 3:46 AM EDT
In force
Issued by
NWS Indianapolis, IN

Counties Boone County, IN, Clinton County, IN, Delaware County, IN, Hamilton County, IN, Hancock County, IN, Hendricks County, IN, Henry County, IN, Howard County, IN, Johnson County, IN, Madison County, IN, Marion County, IN, Morgan County, IN, Randolph County, IN, Rush County, IN, Shelby County, IN, Tipton County, IN

The radar

The Indianapolis radar (KIND), 40 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 07:51 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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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, 7.9 hours before the alert went out and 191 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.

056 
WWUS73 KIND 240751
NPWIND

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
351 AM EDT Wed Mar 24 2021

INZ030-031-037>042-046>049-054>057-241600-
/O.NEW.KIND.HW.A.0001.210326T0300Z-210326T1200Z/
Clinton-Howard-Boone-Tipton-Hamilton-Madison-Delaware-Randolph-
Hendricks-Marion-Hancock-Henry-Morgan-Johnson-Shelby-Rush-
Including the cities of Frankfort, Kokomo, Lebanon, Zionsville, 
Tipton, Fishers, Carmel, Noblesville, Anderson, Muncie, 
Winchester, Plainfield, Brownsburg, Danville, Indianapolis, 
Greenfield, Cumberland, New Castle, Martinsville, Mooresville, 
Greenwood, Franklin, Shelbyville, and Rushville
351 AM EDT Wed Mar 24 2021

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

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  possible.

* WHERE...Portions of central and east central Indiana.

* 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.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
https://weather.gov/ind
4 follow-up statements
524 
WWUS73 KIND 241359
NPWIND

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
959 AM EDT Wed Mar 24 2021

INZ030-031-037>042-046>049-054>057-242200-
/O.CON.KIND.HW.A.0001.210326T0300Z-210326T1200Z/
Clinton-Howard-Boone-Tipton-Hamilton-Madison-Delaware-Randolph-
Hendricks-Marion-Hancock-Henry-Morgan-Johnson-Shelby-Rush-
Including the cities of Frankfort, Kokomo, Lebanon, Zionsville, 
Tipton, Fishers, Carmel, Noblesville, Anderson, Muncie, 
Winchester, Plainfield, Brownsburg, Danville, Indianapolis, 
Greenfield, Cumberland, New Castle, Martinsville, Mooresville, 
Greenwood, Franklin, Shelbyville, and Rushville
959 AM EDT Wed Mar 24 2021

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

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  possible.

* WHERE...Portions of central and east central Indiana.

* 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.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
https://weather.gov/ind
200 
WWUS73 KIND 241927
NPWIND

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
327 PM EDT Wed Mar 24 2021

INZ030-031-037>042-046>049-054>057-251000-
/O.CON.KIND.HW.A.0001.210326T0300Z-210326T1200Z/
Clinton-Howard-Boone-Tipton-Hamilton-Madison-Delaware-Randolph-
Hendricks-Marion-Hancock-Henry-Morgan-Johnson-Shelby-Rush-
Including the cities of Frankfort, Kokomo, Lebanon, Zionsville, 
Tipton, Fishers, Carmel, Noblesville, Anderson, Muncie, 
Winchester, Plainfield, Brownsburg, Danville, Indianapolis, 
Greenfield, Cumberland, New Castle, Martinsville, Mooresville, 
Greenwood, Franklin, Shelbyville, and Rushville
327 PM EDT Wed Mar 24 2021

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

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  possible.

* WHERE...Portions of central and east central Indiana.

* 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.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
https://weather.gov/ind
268 
WWUS73 KIND 250159
NPWIND

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
959 PM EDT Wed Mar 24 2021

INZ030-031-037>042-046>049-054>057-251000-
/O.CON.KIND.HW.A.0001.210326T0300Z-210326T1200Z/
Clinton-Howard-Boone-Tipton-Hamilton-Madison-Delaware-Randolph-
Hendricks-Marion-Hancock-Henry-Morgan-Johnson-Shelby-Rush-
Including the cities of Frankfort, Kokomo, Lebanon, Zionsville, 
Tipton, Fishers, Carmel, Noblesville, Anderson, Muncie, 
Winchester, Plainfield, Brownsburg, Danville, Indianapolis, 
Greenfield, Cumberland, New Castle, Martinsville, Mooresville, 
Greenwood, Franklin, Shelbyville, and Rushville
959 PM EDT Wed Mar 24 2021

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

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  possible. 

* WHERE...Portions of central and east central Indiana.

* 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.

&&

$$
679 
WWUS73 KIND 250746
NPWIND

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
346 AM EDT Thu Mar 25 2021

INZ030-031-037>042-046>049-054>057-251600-
/O.UPG.KIND.HW.A.0001.210326T0300Z-210326T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KIND.HW.W.0001.210326T0300Z-210326T1300Z/
Clinton-Howard-Boone-Tipton-Hamilton-Madison-Delaware-Randolph-
Hendricks-Marion-Hancock-Henry-Morgan-Johnson-Shelby-Rush-
Including the cities of Frankfort, Kokomo, Lebanon, Zionsville, 
Tipton, Fishers, Carmel, Noblesville, Anderson, Muncie, 
Winchester, Plainfield, Brownsburg, Danville, Indianapolis, 
Greenfield, Cumberland, New Castle, Martinsville, Mooresville, 
Greenwood, Franklin, Shelbyville, and Rushville
346 AM EDT Thu Mar 25 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM
EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of central and east central Indiana.

* WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 9 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.

&&

$$

INZ021-028-029-035-036-043>045-051>053-060>065-067>072-251600-
/O.NEW.KIND.WI.Y.0004.210326T0300Z-210326T1300Z/
Carroll-Warren-Tippecanoe-Fountain-Montgomery-Vermillion-Parke-
Putnam-Vigo-Clay-Owen-Sullivan-Greene-Monroe-Brown-Bartholomew-
Decatur-Knox-Daviess-Martin-Lawrence-Jackson-Jennings-
Including the cities of Delphi, Flora, Williamsport, 
West Lebanon, Lafayette, West Lafayette, Attica, Covington, 
Veedersburg, Crawfordsville, Clinton, Newport, Rockville, 
Greencastle, Terre Haute, Brazil, Clay City, Spencer, Sullivan, 
Linton, Bloomfield, Bloomington, Nashville, Columbus, Greensburg,
Vincennes, Washington, Loogootee, Shoals, Bedford, Mitchell, 
Seymour, Brownstown, and North Vernon
346 AM EDT Thu Mar 25 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM EDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of central, north central, south central, 
  southeast, southwest and west central Indiana.

* WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 9 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.

&&

$$

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

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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.