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Wind Advisory 3, NWS Northern Indiana
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.
- 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
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.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 25, 3:57 AM EDT | Lakeshore Flood Advisory | IWX | 31 hr | |
| Mar 25, 4:02 AM EDT | High Wind Warning | IWX | Adams, Blackford, Grant, Jay, Wells | 26 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.