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Wind Advisory 3, NWS Northern Indiana

March 25, 202116 counties in Indiana; 5 counties in Ohio

NWS Northern Indiana issued this wind advisory at Mar 25, 2021, 4:02 AM EDT for 16 counties in Indiana; 5 counties in Ohio. It took effect at Mar 26, 2021, 12:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 4 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

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, 4:03 AM EDT
In force
4 hr
Issued by
NWS Northern Indiana
All 21 counties

Allen County, IN, Cass County, IN, DeKalb County, IN, Elkhart County, IN, Fulton County, IN, Huntington County, IN, LaGrange County, IN, Marshall County, IN, Miami County, IN, Noble County, IN, Pulaski County, IN, Starke County, IN, Steuben County, IN, Wabash County, IN, White County, IN, Whitley County, IN, Defiance County, OH, Fulton County, OH, Henry County, OH, Paulding County, OH, Williams County, OH

The radar

The Northern Indiana radar (KIWX), 23 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.

The nearest sounding before it

Detroit, MI (KDTX), launched 00:00Z, 8.0 hours before the alert went out and 240 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, Detroit, MI at 00:00Z on 2021-03-25Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 181 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, Detroit, MI at 00:00Z on 2021-03-25The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 142 square meters per square second.1939587897117Sfc1 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
181 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-59 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
1600 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
43 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
142 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
209 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.1
Supercell composite
0.7

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

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.

&&

$$
3 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.

&&

$$

The office that day

Everything else NWS Northern Indiana issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 25, 3:57 AM EDTLakeshore Flood AdvisoryIWX31 hr
Mar 25, 4:02 AM EDTHigh Wind WarningIWXAdams, Blackford, Grant, Jay, Wells26 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.