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Wind Advisory 6, NWS New Orleans, LA

April 1, 20216 parishes in Louisiana

NWS New Orleans, LA issued this wind advisory at Apr 1, 2021, 11:44 AM CDT for 6 parishes in Louisiana. It was in force for 5 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Apr 1, 2021, 11:44 AM CDT (16:44 UTC)
Expired
Apr 1, 2021, 5:00 PM CDT
In force
5 hr
Issued by
NWS New Orleans, LA

Counties Assumption Parish, LA, Orleans Parish, LA, Saint Bernard Parish, LA, Saint James Parish, LA, Saint John the Baptist Parish, LA, Saint Tammany Parish, LA

The nearest sounding before it

Slidell Radar S, LA (KSIL), launched 12:00Z, 4.7 hours before the alert went out and 65 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, Slidell Radar S, LA at 12:00Z on 2021-04-01Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 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, Slidell Radar S, LA at 12:00Z on 2021-04-01The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -361 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
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
2351 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
63 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-361 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
-105 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

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531 
WWUS74 KLIX 011644
NPWLIX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
1144 AM CDT Thu Apr 1 2021

LAZ056>061-063>070-076>078-MSZ080>082-012200-
/O.NEW.KLIX.WI.Y.0006.210401T1644Z-210401T2200Z/
Assumption-St. James-St. John The Baptist-Upper Lafourche-
St. Charles-Upper Jefferson-Upper Plaquemines-Upper St. Bernard-
Upper Terrebonne-Lower Terrebonne-Lower Lafourche-Lower Jefferson-
Lower Plaquemines-Lower St. Bernard-Southeast St. Tammany-
Western Orleans-Eastern Orleans-Hancock-Harrison-Jackson-
Including the cities of Pierre Part, Labadieville, 
Paincourtville, Convent, Lutcher, Gramercy, Laplace, Reserve, 
Thibodaux, Raceland, Larose, Destrehan, Norco, Metairie, Kenner, 
Belle Chasse, Chalmette, Violet, Houma, Bayou Cane, Chauvin, 
Cocodrie, Dulac, Montegut, Galliano, Cut Off, Golden Meadow, 
Leeville, Buras, Pointe A La Hache, Port Sulphur, Boothville, 
Venice, Empire, Myrtle Grove, Yscloskey, Slidell, New Orleans, 
East New Orleans, Bay St. Louis, Waveland, Diamondhead, Gulfport,
Pascagoula, Ocean Springs, Moss Point, Gautier, and St. Martin
1144 AM CDT Thu Apr 1 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of southeast and southern Mississippi and 
  southeast Louisiana.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM CDT this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

A Wind Advisory means that winds of 26 to 39 mph are expected.
Winds this strong can make driving difficult...especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$
2 follow-up statements
271 
WWUS74 KLIX 012023
NPWLIX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
323 PM CDT Thu Apr 1 2021

LAZ056-057-076-MSZ080>082-020430-
/O.NEW.KLIX.FR.Y.0001.210402T0700Z-210402T1300Z/
/O.CON.KLIX.WI.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-210401T2200Z/
Assumption-St. James-Southeast St. Tammany-Hancock-Harrison-
Jackson-
Including the cities of Pierre Part, Labadieville, 
Paincourtville, Convent, Lutcher, Gramercy, Slidell, 
Bay St. Louis, Waveland, Diamondhead, Gulfport, Pascagoula, 
Ocean Springs, Moss Point, Gautier, and St. Martin
323 PM CDT Thu Apr 1 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM CDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...FROST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 8 AM CDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Frost Advisory, temperatures as low as 35 will 
  result in frost formation. For the Wind Advisory, north winds 
  15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

* WHERE...In Mississippi, Hancock, Harrison and Jackson 
  Counties. In Louisiana, Assumption, St. James and Southeast 
  St. Tammany Parishes.

* WHEN...For the Frost Advisory, from 2 AM to 8 AM CDT Friday. 
  For the Wind Advisory, until 5 PM CDT this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result. Frost could kill sensitive outdoor vegetation if left 
  uncovered.

A Frost Advisory means that widespread frost is expected.
Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.

A Wind Advisory means that winds of 26 to 39 mph are expected. 
Winds this strong can make driving difficult...especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

&&

$$

LAZ034>037-039-046>050-071-072-075-MSZ068>071-077-020430-
/O.NEW.KLIX.FR.Y.0001.210402T0700Z-210402T1300Z/
Pointe Coupee-West Feliciana-East Feliciana-St. Helena-Washington-
Iberville-West Baton Rouge-East Baton Rouge-Ascension-Livingston-
Northern Tangipahoa-Southern Tangipahoa-Northwest St. Tammany-
Wilkinson-Amite-Pike-Walthall-Pearl River-
Including the cities of New Roads, Lettsworth, Livonia, Spillman,
St. Francisville, Wakefield, Jackson, Clinton, Felps, Darlington,
Easleyville, Greensburg, Montpelier, Bogalusa, Enon, Franklinton,
Bayou Sorrel, Plaquemine, White Castle, Port Allen, Addis, 
Brusly, Baton Rouge, Gonzales, Donaldsonville, Prairieville, 
Denham Springs, Watson, Walker, Amite, Kentwood, Roseland, 
Wilmer, Hammond, Robert, Ponchatoula, Mandeville, Covington, 
Lacombe, Centreville, Dolorosa, Fort Adams, Woodville, Gillsberg,
Gloster, Smithdale, Liberty, McComb, Dexter, Salem, Tylertown, 
Crossroads, McNeil, Poplarville, and Picayune
323 PM CDT Thu Apr 1 2021

...FROST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 8 AM CDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 33 will result in frost 
  formation.

* WHERE...Portions of southern Mississippi and southeast 
  Louisiana.

* WHEN...From 2 AM to 8 AM CDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Frost could kill sensitive outdoor vegetation if 
  left uncovered.

A Frost Advisory means that widespread frost is expected.
Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

&&

$$

LAZ058>061-063>070-077-078-012200-
/O.CON.KLIX.WI.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-210401T2200Z/
St. John The Baptist-Upper Lafourche-St. Charles-Upper Jefferson-
Upper Plaquemines-Upper St. Bernard-Upper Terrebonne-
Lower Terrebonne-Lower Lafourche-Lower Jefferson-
Lower Plaquemines-Lower St. Bernard-Western Orleans-
Eastern Orleans-
Including the cities of Laplace, Reserve, Thibodaux, Raceland, 
Larose, Destrehan, Norco, Metairie, Kenner, Belle Chasse, 
Chalmette, Violet, Houma, Bayou Cane, Chauvin, Cocodrie, Dulac, 
Montegut, Galliano, Cut Off, Golden Meadow, Leeville, Buras, 
Pointe A La Hache, Port Sulphur, Boothville, Venice, Empire, 
Myrtle Grove, Yscloskey, New Orleans, and East New Orleans
323 PM CDT Thu Apr 1 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM CDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of southeast and southern Mississippi and 
  southeast Louisiana.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM CDT this afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$
277 
WWUS74 KLIX 012210
NPWLIX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
510 PM CDT Thu Apr 1 2021

LAZ056-057-076-MSZ080>082-021030-
/O.EXP.KLIX.WI.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-210401T2200Z/
/O.CON.KLIX.FR.Y.0001.210402T0700Z-210402T1300Z/
Assumption-St. James-Southeast St. Tammany-Hancock-Harrison-
Jackson-
Including the cities of Pierre Part, Labadieville, 
Paincourtville, Convent, Lutcher, Gramercy, Slidell, 
Bay St. Louis, Waveland, Diamondhead, Gulfport, Pascagoula, 
Ocean Springs, Moss Point, Gautier, and St. Martin
510 PM CDT Thu Apr 1 2021

...FROST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 8 AM CDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 35 will result in frost 
  formation.

* WHERE...In Mississippi, Hancock, Harrison and Jackson 
  Counties. In Louisiana, Assumption, St. James and Southeast 
  St. Tammany Parishes.

* WHEN...For the Frost Advisory, from 2 AM to 8 AM CDT Friday. 

* IMPACTS...Frost could kill sensitive outdoor vegetation if 
  left uncovered.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

&&

$$

LAZ058>061-063>070-077-078-012315-
/O.EXP.KLIX.WI.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-210401T2200Z/
St. John The Baptist-Upper Lafourche-St. Charles-Upper Jefferson-
Upper Plaquemines-Upper St. Bernard-Upper Terrebonne-
Lower Terrebonne-Lower Lafourche-Lower Jefferson-
Lower Plaquemines-Lower St. Bernard-Western Orleans-
Eastern Orleans-
Including the cities of Laplace, Reserve, Thibodaux, Raceland, 
Larose, Destrehan, Norco, Metairie, Kenner, Belle Chasse, 
Chalmette, Violet, Houma, Bayou Cane, Chauvin, Cocodrie, Dulac, 
Montegut, Galliano, Cut Off, Golden Meadow, Leeville, Buras, 
Pointe A La Hache, Port Sulphur, Boothville, Venice, Empire, 
Myrtle Grove, Yscloskey, New Orleans, and East New Orleans
510 PM CDT Thu Apr 1 2021

...WIND ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

The winds across the region have relaxed to speeds below advisory
criteria.

$$

LAZ034>037-039-046>050-071-072-075-MSZ068>071-077-021030-
/O.CON.KLIX.FR.Y.0001.210402T0700Z-210402T1300Z/
Pointe Coupee-West Feliciana-East Feliciana-St. Helena-Washington-
Iberville-West Baton Rouge-East Baton Rouge-Ascension-Livingston-
Northern Tangipahoa-Southern Tangipahoa-Northwest St. Tammany-
Wilkinson-Amite-Pike-Walthall-Pearl River-
Including the cities of New Roads, Lettsworth, Livonia, Spillman,
St. Francisville, Wakefield, Jackson, Clinton, Felps, Darlington,
Easleyville, Greensburg, Montpelier, Bogalusa, Enon, Franklinton,
Bayou Sorrel, Plaquemine, White Castle, Port Allen, Addis, 
Brusly, Baton Rouge, Gonzales, Donaldsonville, Prairieville, 
Denham Springs, Watson, Walker, Amite, Kentwood, Roseland, 
Wilmer, Hammond, Robert, Ponchatoula, Mandeville, Covington, 
Lacombe, Centreville, Dolorosa, Fort Adams, Woodville, Gillsberg,
Gloster, Smithdale, Liberty, McComb, Dexter, Salem, Tylertown, 
Crossroads, McNeil, Poplarville, and Picayune
510 PM CDT Thu Apr 1 2021

...FROST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 8 AM CDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 33 will result in frost 
  formation.

* WHERE...Portions of southern Mississippi and southeast 
  Louisiana.

* WHEN...From 2 AM to 8 AM CDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Frost could kill sensitive outdoor vegetation if 
  left uncovered.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

&&

$$

The office that day

Everything else NWS New Orleans, LA issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Apr 1, 4:04 AM CDTSmall Craft AdvisoryLIX33 hr
Apr 1, 3:23 PM CDTFrost AdvisoryLIXAssumption, East Baton Rouge, East Feliciana, Iberville, Pointe Coupee, Saint Helena and 6 more17 hr

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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.