Alert archive / Indiana / High Wind Warnings in 2021
High Wind Warning 1, NWS Northern Indiana
NWS Northern Indiana issued this high wind warning at Mar 25, 2021, 4:02 AM EDT for 5 counties in Indiana; Allen County, Putnam County, Van Wert County, Ohio. It took effect at Mar 26, 2021, 12:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 6 hr. 9 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The counties it named, with what was reported inside it.
The facts
- Issued
- Mar 25, 2021, 4:02 AM EDT (08:02 UTC)
- In effect from
- Mar 26, 2021, 12:00 AM EDT
- Expired
- Mar 26, 2021, 6:28 AM EDT
- In force
- 6 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Northern Indiana
Counties Adams County, IN, Blackford County, IN, Grant County, IN, Jay County, IN, Wells County, IN, Allen County, OH, Putnam County, OH, Van Wert County, OH
The radar
The Northern Indiana radar (KIWX), 101 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 08:06 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.
What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 26, 3:15 AM EDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 44 | 2 Nne Michaelsville, IN | AWOS STATION KMZZ GRANT COUNTY MUNICIPAL APT. |
| Mar 26, 3:33 AM EDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 47 | 2 W Middle Point, OH | MESONET STATION AS860 VAN WERT. |
| Mar 26, 3:40 AM EDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 45 | Bluffton, OH | MESONET STATION EW5826 BLUFFTON. |
| Mar 26, 3:50 AM EDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 46 | Vaughnsville, OH | MESONET STATION AV626 VAUGHNSVILLE. |
| Mar 26, 3:51 AM EDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 55 | Lima, OH | ASOS STATION KAOH LIMA. |
| Mar 26, 3:55 AM EDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 46 | 3 Ene Ottawa, OH | AWOS STATION KOWX OTTAWA. |
| Mar 26, 4:01 AM EDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 50 | 2 Nnw Lima, OH | MESONET STATION FW8774 LIMA. |
| Mar 26, 4:48 AM EDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 56 | 2 Wnw Westminster, OH | ASOS STATION KAOH LIMA. |
| Mar 26, 5:30 AM EDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 58 | 2 Wnw Westminster, OH | ASOS STATION KAOH LIMA. |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
The nearest sounding before it
Cncnati-Daytn, OH (KILN), launched 00:00Z, 8.0 hours before the alert went out and 168 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
- 1906 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 70 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 112 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 213 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.1
The text
As transmitted.
284 WWUS73 KIWX 250802 NPWIWX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Northern Indiana 402 AM EDT Thu Mar 25 2021 INZ026-027-032>034-OHZ016-024-025-251615- /O.UPG.KIWX.HW.A.0001.210326T0400Z-210326T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KIWX.HW.W.0001.210326T0400Z-210326T1400Z/ Wells-Adams-Grant-Blackford-Jay-Putnam-Van Wert-Allen OH- Including the cities of Bluffton, Ossian, Decatur, Berne, Marion, Gas City, Upland, Hartford City, Montpelier, Portland, Dunkirk, Ottawa, Leipsic, Columbus Grove, Continental, Pandora, Van Wert, Ohio City, Lima, and Spencerville 402 AM EDT Thu Mar 25 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 10 AM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds increasing 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...In Indiana, Wells, Adams, Grant, Blackford and Jay Counties. In Ohio, Putnam, Van Wert and Allen OH Counties. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 10 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The high wind watch is no longer in effect since it has been replaced by a warning. 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. && $$ INZ009-018-025-OHZ001-002-004-005-015-251615- /O.UPG.KIWX.HW.A.0001.210326T0400Z-210326T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KIWX.WI.Y.0003.210326T0400Z-210326T1400Z/ De Kalb-Allen IN-Huntington-Williams-Fulton OH-Defiance-Henry- Paulding- Including the cities of Auburn, Garrett, Fort Wayne, New Haven, Huntington, Roanoke, Bryan, Montpelier, Edgerton, Wauseon, Archbold, Swanton, Delta, Defiance, Sherwood, Hicksville, Napoleon, Deshler, Liberty Center, Paulding, Antwerp, and Payne 402 AM EDT Thu Mar 25 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 10 AM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts as high as 45 mph expected. * WHERE...In Indiana, De Kalb, Allen IN and Huntington Counties. In Ohio, Williams, Fulton OH, Defiance, Henry and Paulding Counties. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 10 AM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The high wind watch is no longer in effect. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ INZ003>008-012>017-020-022>024-251615- /O.NEW.KIWX.WI.Y.0003.210326T0400Z-210326T1400Z/ La Porte-St. Joseph IN-Elkhart-Lagrange-Steuben-Noble-Starke- Pulaski-Marshall-Fulton IN-Kosciusko-Whitley-White-Cass IN-Miami- Wabash- Including the cities of Michigan City, La Porte, South Bend, Mishawaka, New Carlisle, Walkerton, Elkhart, Goshen, Nappanee, Lagrange, Topeka, Shipshewana, Angola, Fremont, Kendallville, Ligonier, Albion, Knox, North Judson, Bass Lake, Winamac, Francesville, Medaryville, Plymouth, Bremen, Culver, Rochester, Akron, Warsaw, Winona Lake, Syracuse, Mentone, Columbia City, Tri-Lakes, South Whitley, Monticello, Monon, Brookston, Logansport, Royal Center, Peru, Grissom AFB, Mexico, Wabash, and North Manchester 402 AM EDT Thu Mar 25 2021 /302 AM CDT Thu Mar 25 2021/ ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT EDT /11 PM CDT/ TONIGHT TO 10 AM EDT /9 AM CDT/ FRIDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of northern Indiana. * WHEN...From midnight EDT /11 PM CDT/ tonight to 10 AM EDT /9 AM CDT/ 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. && $$
5 follow-up statements
671 WWUS73 KIWX 251433 NPWIWX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Northern Indiana 1033 AM EDT Thu Mar 25 2021 INZ026-027-032>034-OHZ016-024-025-260300- /O.CON.KIWX.HW.W.0001.210326T0400Z-210326T1400Z/ Wells-Adams-Grant-Blackford-Jay-Putnam-Van Wert-Allen OH- Including the cities of Bluffton, Ossian, Decatur, Berne, Marion, Gas City, Upland, Hartford City, Montpelier, Portland, Dunkirk, Ottawa, Leipsic, Columbus Grove, Continental, Pandora, Van Wert, Ohio City, Lima, and Spencerville 1033 AM EDT Thu Mar 25 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 10 AM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds increasing to 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...In Indiana, Wells, Adams, Grant, Blackford and Jay Counties. In Ohio, Putnam, Van Wert and Allen OH Counties. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 10 AM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ MIZ077-260300- /O.EXA.KIWX.WI.Y.0003.210326T0400Z-210326T1400Z/ Berrien- Including the cities of Niles, Benton Harbor, St. Joseph, Fair Plain, Benton Heights, Buchanan, and Paw Paw Lake 1033 AM EDT Thu Mar 25 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 10 AM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Berrien County. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 10 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. && $$ INZ003>009-012>018-020-022>025-OHZ001-002-004-005-015-260300- /O.CON.KIWX.WI.Y.0003.210326T0400Z-210326T1400Z/ La Porte-St. Joseph IN-Elkhart-Lagrange-Steuben-Noble-De Kalb- Starke-Pulaski-Marshall-Fulton IN-Kosciusko-Whitley-Allen IN- White-Cass IN-Miami-Wabash-Huntington-Williams-Fulton OH-Defiance- Henry-Paulding- Including the cities of Michigan City, La Porte, South Bend, Mishawaka, New Carlisle, Walkerton, Elkhart, Goshen, Nappanee, Lagrange, Topeka, Shipshewana, Angola, Fremont, Kendallville, Ligonier, Albion, Auburn, Garrett, Knox, North Judson, Bass Lake, Winamac, Francesville, Medaryville, Plymouth, Bremen, Culver, Rochester, Akron, Warsaw, Winona Lake, Syracuse, Mentone, Columbia City, Tri-Lakes, South Whitley, Fort Wayne, New Haven, Monticello, Monon, Brookston, Logansport, Royal Center, Peru, Grissom AFB, Mexico, Wabash, North Manchester, Huntington, Roanoke, Bryan, Montpelier, Edgerton, Wauseon, Archbold, Swanton, Delta, Defiance, Sherwood, Hicksville, Napoleon, Deshler, Liberty Center, Paulding, Antwerp, and Payne 1033 AM EDT Thu Mar 25 2021 /933 AM CDT Thu Mar 25 2021/ ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT EDT /11 PM CDT/ TONIGHT TO 10 AM EDT /9 AM CDT/ FRIDAY... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts as high as 45 mph expected. * WHERE...In Indiana, De Kalb, Allen IN and Huntington Counties. In Ohio, Williams, Fulton OH, Defiance, Henry and Paulding Counties. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 10 AM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$
179 WWUS73 KIWX 260215 NPWIWX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Northern Indiana 1015 PM EDT Thu Mar 25 2021 INZ026-027-032>034-OHZ016-024-025-261400- /O.CON.KIWX.HW.W.0001.210326T0400Z-210326T1400Z/ Wells-Adams-Grant-Blackford-Jay-Putnam-Van Wert-Allen OH- Including the cities of Bluffton, Ossian, Decatur, Berne, Marion, Gas City, Upland, Hartford City, Montpelier, Portland, Dunkirk, Ottawa, Leipsic, Columbus Grove, Continental, Pandora, Van Wert, Ohio City, Lima, and Spencerville 1015 PM EDT Thu Mar 25 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...In Ohio, Putnam, Allen OH and Van Wert Counties. In Indiana, Adams, Wells, Jay, Grant and Blackford Counties. * WHEN...Until 10 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. && $$ INZ003>009-012>018-020-022>025-MIZ077-OHZ001-002-004-005-015- 261400- /O.CON.KIWX.WI.Y.0003.210326T0400Z-210326T1400Z/ La Porte-St. Joseph IN-Elkhart-Lagrange-Steuben-Noble-De Kalb- Starke-Pulaski-Marshall-Fulton IN-Kosciusko-Whitley-Allen IN- White-Cass IN-Miami-Wabash-Huntington-Berrien-Williams-Fulton OH- Defiance-Henry-Paulding- Including the cities of Michigan City, La Porte, South Bend, Mishawaka, New Carlisle, Walkerton, Elkhart, Goshen, Nappanee, Lagrange, Topeka, Shipshewana, Angola, Fremont, Kendallville, Ligonier, Albion, Auburn, Garrett, Knox, North Judson, Bass Lake, Winamac, Francesville, Medaryville, Plymouth, Bremen, Culver, Rochester, Akron, Warsaw, Winona Lake, Syracuse, Mentone, Columbia City, Tri-Lakes, South Whitley, Fort Wayne, New Haven, Monticello, Monon, Brookston, Logansport, Royal Center, Peru, Grissom AFB, Mexico, Wabash, North Manchester, Huntington, Roanoke, Niles, Benton Harbor, St. Joseph, Fair Plain, Benton Heights, Buchanan, Paw Paw Lake, Bryan, Montpelier, Edgerton, Wauseon, Archbold, Swanton, Delta, Defiance, Sherwood, Hicksville, Napoleon, Deshler, Liberty Center, Paulding, Antwerp, and Payne 1015 PM EDT Thu Mar 25 2021 /915 PM CDT Thu Mar 25 2021/ ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT /9 AM CDT/ FRIDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of northern Indiana, southwest Michigan and northwest Ohio. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EDT /9 AM CDT/ Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$
365 WWUS73 KIWX 260803 NPWIWX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Northern Indiana 403 AM EDT Fri Mar 26 2021 INZ026-032-033-260915- /O.CAN.KIWX.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210326T1400Z/ Wells-Grant-Blackford- Including the cities of Bluffton, Ossian, Marion, Gas City, Upland, Hartford City, and Montpelier 403 AM EDT Fri Mar 26 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED... Winds will continue to diminish through daybreak. Brief gusts up to 40 mph may occur through 6 am EST. $$ INZ003>009-012>018-020-022>025-MIZ077-OHZ001-002-004-005-015- 260915- /O.CAN.KIWX.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210326T1400Z/ La Porte-St. Joseph IN-Elkhart-Lagrange-Steuben-Noble-De Kalb- Starke-Pulaski-Marshall-Fulton IN-Kosciusko-Whitley-Allen IN- White-Cass IN-Miami-Wabash-Huntington-Berrien-Williams-Fulton OH- Defiance-Henry-Paulding- Including the cities of Michigan City, La Porte, South Bend, Mishawaka, New Carlisle, Walkerton, Elkhart, Goshen, Nappanee, Lagrange, Topeka, Shipshewana, Angola, Fremont, Kendallville, Ligonier, Albion, Auburn, Garrett, Knox, North Judson, Bass Lake, Winamac, Francesville, Medaryville, Plymouth, Bremen, Culver, Rochester, Akron, Warsaw, Winona Lake, Syracuse, Mentone, Columbia City, Tri-Lakes, South Whitley, Fort Wayne, New Haven, Monticello, Monon, Brookston, Logansport, Royal Center, Peru, Grissom AFB, Mexico, Wabash, North Manchester, Huntington, Roanoke, Niles, Benton Harbor, St. Joseph, Fair Plain, Benton Heights, Buchanan, Paw Paw Lake, Bryan, Montpelier, Edgerton, Wauseon, Archbold, Swanton, Delta, Defiance, Sherwood, Hicksville, Napoleon, Deshler, Liberty Center, Paulding, Antwerp, and Payne 403 AM EDT Fri Mar 26 2021 /303 AM CDT Fri Mar 26 2021/ ...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... Winds will continue to diminish through daybreak. Brief gusts up to 35 mph may occur through 6 am EST. $$ INZ027-034-OHZ016-024-025-261400- /O.CON.KIWX.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210326T1400Z/ Adams-Jay-Putnam-Van Wert-Allen OH- Including the cities of Decatur, Berne, Portland, Dunkirk, Ottawa, Leipsic, Columbus Grove, Continental, Pandora, Van Wert, Ohio City, Lima, Spencerville, and Bluffton 403 AM EDT Fri Mar 26 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...In Ohio, Putnam, Allen OH and Van Wert Counties. In Indiana, Adams, Wells, Jay, Grant and Blackford Counties. * WHEN...Until 10 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. && $$
999 WWUS73 KIWX 260904 NPWIWX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Northern Indiana 504 AM EDT Fri Mar 26 2021 INZ027-034-OHZ024-261015- /O.CAN.KIWX.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210326T1400Z/ Adams-Jay-Van Wert- Including the cities of Decatur, Berne, Portland, Dunkirk, Van Wert, and Ohio City 504 AM EDT Fri Mar 26 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED... Winds will continue to diminish through daybreak. Brief gusts up to 40 mph may occur through 6 am EST. $$ OHZ016-025-261400- /O.CON.KIWX.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210326T1400Z/ Putnam-Allen OH- Including the cities of Ottawa, Leipsic, Columbus Grove, Continental, Pandora, Lima, Spencerville, and Bluffton 504 AM EDT Fri Mar 26 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...In Ohio, Putnam, Allen OH and Van Wert Counties. In Indiana, Adams, Wells, Jay, Grant and Blackford Counties. * WHEN...Until 10 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. && $$
217 WWUS73 KIWX 261028 NPWIWX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Northern Indiana 628 AM EDT Fri Mar 26 2021 OHZ016-025-261130- /O.CAN.KIWX.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210326T1400Z/ Putnam-Allen OH- Including the cities of Ottawa, Leipsic, Columbus Grove, Continental, Pandora, Lima, Spencerville, and Bluffton 628 AM EDT Fri Mar 26 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED... Winds will continue to diminish through daybreak. Brief gusts up to 40 mph may occur through 8 am EST. $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS Northern Indiana issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 25, 3:57 AM EDT | Lakeshore Flood Advisory | IWX | 31 hr | |
| Mar 25, 4:02 AM EDT | Wind Advisory | IWX | Allen, Cass, DeKalb, Elkhart, Fulton, Huntington and 10 more | 24 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; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.