Alert archive / Indiana / High Wind Watches in 2021
High Wind Watch 1, NWS Indianapolis, IN
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.
Open the radar archive at this moment
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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.
- 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
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.