Alert archive / Indiana / High Wind Watches in 2021
High Wind Watch 1, NWS Northern Indiana
NWS Northern Indiana issued this high wind watch at Mar 24, 2021, 3:47 AM EDT for 8 counties in Indiana; 8 counties in Ohio. It took effect at Mar 26, 2021, 12:00 AM EDT. It was in force for .
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Mar 24, 2021, 3:47 AM EDT (07:47 UTC)
- In effect from
- Mar 26, 2021, 12:00 AM EDT
- Expired
- Mar 25, 2021, 4:02 AM EDT
- In force
- Issued by
- NWS Northern Indiana
Counties Adams County, IN, Allen County, IN, Blackford County, IN, DeKalb County, IN, Grant County, IN, Huntington County, IN, Jay County, IN, Wells County, IN, Allen County, OH, Defiance County, OH, Fulton County, OH, Henry County, OH, Paulding County, OH, Putnam County, OH, Van Wert County, OH, Williams County, OH
The radar
The Northern Indiana radar (KIWX), 88 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
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, 7.8 hours before the alert went out and 192 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.
511 WWUS73 KIWX 240747 NPWIWX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Northern Indiana 347 AM EDT Wed Mar 24 2021 INZ009-018-025>027-032>034-OHZ001-002-004-005-015-016-024-025- 241600- /O.NEW.KIWX.HW.A.0001.210326T0400Z-210326T1200Z/ De Kalb-Allen IN-Huntington-Wells-Adams-Grant-Blackford-Jay- Williams-Fulton OH-Defiance-Henry-Paulding-Putnam-Van Wert- Allen OH- Including the cities of Auburn, Garrett, Fort Wayne, New Haven, Huntington, Roanoke, Bluffton, Ossian, Decatur, Berne, Marion, Gas City, Upland, Hartford City, Montpelier, Portland, Dunkirk, Bryan, Edgerton, Wauseon, Archbold, Swanton, Delta, Defiance, Sherwood, Hicksville, Napoleon, Deshler, Liberty Center, Paulding, Antwerp, Payne, Ottawa, Leipsic, Columbus Grove, Continental, Pandora, Van Wert, Ohio City, Lima, and Spencerville 347 AM EDT Wed Mar 24 2021 ...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Southwest winds will increase to 30 to 45 mph Thursday night. Gusts up to 60 mph are possible, especially after midnight Thursday night. * WHERE...Much of northeast Indiana and all of northwest Ohio. * WHEN...From late Thursday night and early 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will increase rapidly around or after midnight Thursday night and then will diminish around daybreak Friday. 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. && $$
3 follow-up statements
083 WWUS73 KIWX 241924 NPWIWX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Northern Indiana 324 PM EDT Wed Mar 24 2021 INZ009-018-025>027-032>034-OHZ001-002-004-005-015-016-024-025- 250330- /O.CON.KIWX.HW.A.0001.210326T0400Z-210326T1200Z/ De Kalb-Allen IN-Huntington-Wells-Adams-Grant-Blackford-Jay- Williams-Fulton OH-Defiance-Henry-Paulding-Putnam-Van Wert- Allen OH- Including the cities of Auburn, Garrett, Fort Wayne, New Haven, Huntington, Roanoke, Bluffton, Ossian, Decatur, Berne, Marion, Gas City, Upland, Hartford City, Montpelier, Portland, Dunkirk, Bryan, Edgerton, Wauseon, Archbold, Swanton, Delta, Defiance, Sherwood, Hicksville, Napoleon, Deshler, Liberty Center, Paulding, Antwerp, Payne, Ottawa, Leipsic, Columbus Grove, Continental, Pandora, Van Wert, Ohio City, Lima, and Spencerville 324 PM EDT Wed Mar 24 2021 ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Southwest winds will increase to 30 to 45 mph Thursday night. Gusts up to 50 mph are possible, especially after midnight Thursday night. * WHERE...Much of northeast Indiana and all of northwest Ohio. * WHEN...From late Thursday night and early Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will increase rapidly around or after midnight Thursday night and then will diminish around daybreak Friday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds. && $$
575 WWUS73 KIWX 250222 NPWIWX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Northern Indiana 1022 PM EDT Wed Mar 24 2021 INZ009-018-025>027-032>034-OHZ001-002-004-005-015-016-024-025- 251030- /O.CON.KIWX.HW.A.0001.210326T0400Z-210326T1200Z/ De Kalb-Allen IN-Huntington-Wells-Adams-Grant-Blackford-Jay- Williams-Fulton OH-Defiance-Henry-Paulding-Putnam-Van Wert- Allen OH- Including the cities of Auburn, Garrett, Fort Wayne, New Haven, Huntington, Roanoke, Bluffton, Ossian, Decatur, Berne, Marion, Gas City, Upland, Hartford City, Montpelier, Portland, Dunkirk, Bryan, Edgerton, Wauseon, Archbold, Swanton, Delta, Defiance, Sherwood, Hicksville, Napoleon, Deshler, Liberty Center, Paulding, Antwerp, Payne, Ottawa, Leipsic, Columbus Grove, Continental, Pandora, Van Wert, Ohio City, Lima, and Spencerville 1022 PM EDT Wed Mar 24 2021 ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Southwest winds will increase to 30 to 45 mph Thursday night. Gusts up to 60 mph are possible, especially after midnight Thursday night. * WHERE...Portions of northern Indiana and northwest Ohio. * WHEN...From late Thursday night 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will increase rapidly around or after midnight Thursday night and then will diminish around daybreak Friday. 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. && $$
284 WWUS73 KIWX 250802 NPWIWX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Northern Indiana 402 AM EDT Thu Mar 25 2021 INZ026-027-032>034-OHZ016-024-025-251615- /O.UPG.KIWX.HW.A.0001.210326T0400Z-210326T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KIWX.HW.W.0001.210326T0400Z-210326T1400Z/ Wells-Adams-Grant-Blackford-Jay-Putnam-Van Wert-Allen OH- Including the cities of Bluffton, Ossian, Decatur, Berne, Marion, Gas City, Upland, Hartford City, Montpelier, Portland, Dunkirk, Ottawa, Leipsic, Columbus Grove, Continental, Pandora, Van Wert, Ohio City, Lima, and Spencerville 402 AM EDT Thu Mar 25 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 10 AM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds increasing 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...In Indiana, Wells, Adams, Grant, Blackford and Jay Counties. In Ohio, Putnam, Van Wert and Allen OH Counties. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 10 AM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The high wind watch is no longer in effect since it has been replaced by a warning. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ 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. && $$ INZ003>008-012>017-020-022>024-251615- /O.NEW.KIWX.WI.Y.0003.210326T0400Z-210326T1400Z/ La Porte-St. Joseph IN-Elkhart-Lagrange-Steuben-Noble-Starke- Pulaski-Marshall-Fulton IN-Kosciusko-Whitley-White-Cass IN-Miami- Wabash- Including the cities of Michigan City, La Porte, South Bend, Mishawaka, New Carlisle, Walkerton, Elkhart, Goshen, Nappanee, Lagrange, Topeka, Shipshewana, Angola, Fremont, Kendallville, Ligonier, Albion, Knox, North Judson, Bass Lake, Winamac, Francesville, Medaryville, Plymouth, Bremen, Culver, Rochester, Akron, Warsaw, Winona Lake, Syracuse, Mentone, Columbia City, Tri-Lakes, South Whitley, Monticello, Monon, Brookston, Logansport, Royal Center, Peru, Grissom AFB, Mexico, Wabash, and North Manchester 402 AM EDT Thu Mar 25 2021 /302 AM CDT Thu Mar 25 2021/ ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT EDT /11 PM CDT/ TONIGHT TO 10 AM EDT /9 AM CDT/ FRIDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of northern Indiana. * WHEN...From midnight EDT /11 PM CDT/ tonight to 10 AM EDT /9 AM CDT/ Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS Northern Indiana issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 24, 5:18 AM EDT | Gale Watch | IWX | 10 hr | |
| Mar 24, 3:31 PM EDT | Gale Warning | IWX | 36 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; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.