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Wind Advisory 4, NWS Chicago, IL

March 25, 20219 counties in Illinois; 5 counties in Indiana

NWS Chicago, IL issued this wind advisory at Mar 25, 2021, 3:29 AM CDT for 9 counties in Illinois; 5 counties in Indiana. It took effect at Mar 25, 2021, 9:00 PM CDT. It was in force for 6 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Mar 25, 2021, 3:29 AM CDT (08:29 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 25, 2021, 9:00 PM CDT
Expired
Mar 26, 2021, 2:37 AM CDT
In force
6 hr
Issued by
NWS Chicago, IL

Counties Cook County, IL, DuPage County, IL, Ford County, IL, Grundy County, IL, Iroquois County, IL, Kankakee County, IL, Lake County, IL, Livingston County, IL, Will County, IL, Benton County, IN, Jasper County, IN, Lake County, IN, Newton County, IN, Porter County, IN

The radar

The Chicago radar (KLOT), 46 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 08:33 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

Lincoln, IL (KILX), launched 00:00Z, 8.5 hours before the alert went out and 143 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, Lincoln, IL at 00:00Z on 2021-03-25Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 1 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, Lincoln, IL at 00:00Z on 2021-03-25The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 107 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
1 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
886 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
44 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
107 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
145 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

579 
WWUS73 KLOT 250829
NPWLOT

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Chicago IL
329 AM CDT Thu Mar 25 2021

ILZ006-013-021-023-032-033-039-103>108-251630-
/O.NEW.KLOT.WI.Y.0004.210326T0000Z-210326T1000Z/
Lake IL-DuPage-Grundy-Kankakee-Livingston-Iroquois-Ford-
Northern Cook-Central Cook-Southern Cook-Northern Will-
Southern Will-Eastern Will-
Including the cities of Waukegan, Buffalo Grove, Mundelein, 
Gurnee, Naperville, Wheaton, Downers Grove, Lombard, 
Carol Stream, Morris, Coal City, Minooka, Kankakee, Bourbonnais, 
Bradley, Pontiac, Dwight, Fairbury, Watseka, Gilman, Paxton, 
Gibson City, Evanston, Des Plaines, Schaumburg, Palatine, 
Northbrook, Chicago, Cicero, Oak Lawn, Oak Park, La Grange, 
Calumet City, Oak Forest, Lemont, Orland Park, Park Forest, 
Joliet, Bolingbrook, Plainfield, Mokena, Channahon, Manhattan, 
Wilmington, Crete, Peotone, and Beecher
329 AM CDT Thu Mar 25 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 AM CDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 to 50 mph
  inland and up to 50 to 55 mph near Lake Michigan expected.

* WHERE...Portions of central, east central and northeast 
  Illinois.

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 5 AM CDT Friday. The strongest
  winds are forecast from about 9 PM and later.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tent
  structures may also become unstable or be blown down. Small tree
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. 
  Travel will be hazardous for high profile vehicles, especially 
  on west to east roads.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

INZ001-002-010-011-019-251630-
/O.NEW.KLOT.WI.Y.0004.210326T0200Z-210326T1200Z/
Lake IN-Porter-Newton-Jasper-Benton-
Including the cities of Gary, Hammond, Merrillville, Portage, 
Valparaiso, Chesterton, Roselawn, Kentland, Morocco, Rensselaer, 
DeMotte, Fowler, and Oxford
329 AM CDT Thu Mar 25 2021 /429 AM EDT Thu Mar 25 2021/

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM CDT /10 PM EDT/ THIS EVENING
TO 7 AM CDT /8 AM EDT/ FRIDAY...

* WHAT...North to northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 
  50 mph inland and up to 55 mph near Lake Michigan expected. 
  Sporadic gusts up to 60 mph are possible near Lake Michigan 
  overnight.

* WHERE...Lake IN, Porter, Newton, Jasper and Benton Counties.

* WHEN...From 9 PM CDT /10 PM EDT/ this evening to 7 AM CDT /8 AM
  EDT/ Friday. The strongest winds are forecast from about 11 PM
  CDT / 12 AM EDT and later.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tent
  structures may also become unstable or be blown down. Small to
  medium tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages
  may result. Travel will be hazardous for high profile vehicles,
  especially on west to east roads.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

Castro
4 follow-up statements
018 
WWUS73 KLOT 251507
NPWLOT

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Chicago IL
1007 AM CDT Thu Mar 25 2021

ILZ006-013-021-023-032-033-039-103>108-252315-
/O.CON.KLOT.WI.Y.0004.210326T0000Z-210326T1000Z/
Lake IL-DuPage-Grundy-Kankakee-Livingston-Iroquois-Ford-
Northern Cook-Central Cook-Southern Cook-Northern Will-
Southern Will-Eastern Will-
Including the cities of Waukegan, Buffalo Grove, Mundelein, 
Gurnee, Naperville, Wheaton, Downers Grove, Lombard, 
Carol Stream, Morris, Coal City, Minooka, Kankakee, Bourbonnais, 
Bradley, Pontiac, Dwight, Fairbury, Watseka, Gilman, Paxton, 
Gibson City, Evanston, Des Plaines, Schaumburg, Palatine, 
Northbrook, Chicago, Cicero, Oak Lawn, Oak Park, La Grange, 
Calumet City, Oak Forest, Lemont, Orland Park, Park Forest, 
Joliet, Bolingbrook, Plainfield, Mokena, Channahon, Manhattan, 
Wilmington, Crete, Peotone, and Beecher
1007 AM CDT Thu Mar 25 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 AM
CDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of central, east central and northeast 
  Illinois.

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 5 AM CDT Friday. The strongest
  winds are expected between 9 PM and 3 AM.

* IMPACTS...Unsecured objects such as trash bins and lawn
  furniture will be blown around. Tent structures may also become
  unstable or be blown down. Small tree limbs may be blown down 
  and a few power outages may result. Travel will be hazardous for
  high profile vehicles, especially on west to east roads.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

INZ001-002-010-011-019-252315-
/O.CON.KLOT.WI.Y.0004.210326T0200Z-210326T1200Z/
Lake IN-Porter-Newton-Jasper-Benton-
Including the cities of Gary, Hammond, Merrillville, Portage, 
Valparaiso, Chesterton, Roselawn, Kentland, Morocco, Rensselaer, 
DeMotte, Fowler, and Oxford
1007 AM CDT Thu Mar 25 2021 /1107 AM EDT Thu Mar 25 2021/

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM CDT /10 PM EDT/ THIS
EVENING TO 7 AM CDT /8 AM EDT/ FRIDAY...

* WHAT...North to northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55
  mph expected. Sporadic gusts up to 60 mph cannot be ruled out. 

* WHERE...Lake IN, Porter, Newton, Jasper and Benton Counties.

* WHEN...From 9 PM CDT /10 PM EDT/ this evening to 7 AM CDT /8 
  AM EDT/ Friday. The strongest winds are forecast from about 11 
  PM CDT / 12 AM EDT and later.

* IMPACTS...Unsecured objects such as trash bins and lawn
  furniture will be blown around. Tent structures may also become
  unstable or be blown down. Small tree limbs will be blown down 
  and a few power outages may result. Travel will be hazardous for
  high profile vehicles, especially on west to east roads.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

BORCHARDT
031 
WWUS73 KLOT 251924
NPWLOT

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Chicago IL
224 PM CDT Thu Mar 25 2021

ILZ006-013-021-023-032-033-039-103>108-260330-
/O.EXT.KLOT.WI.Y.0004.210326T0200Z-210326T1000Z/
Lake IL-DuPage-Grundy-Kankakee-Livingston-Iroquois-Ford-
Northern Cook-Central Cook-Southern Cook-Northern Will-
Southern Will-Eastern Will-
Including the cities of Waukegan, Buffalo Grove, Mundelein, 
Gurnee, Naperville, Wheaton, Downers Grove, Lombard, 
Carol Stream, Morris, Coal City, Minooka, Kankakee, Bourbonnais, 
Bradley, Pontiac, Dwight, Fairbury, Watseka, Gilman, Paxton, 
Gibson City, Evanston, Des Plaines, Schaumburg, Palatine, 
Northbrook, Chicago, Cicero, Oak Lawn, Oak Park, La Grange, 
Calumet City, Oak Forest, Lemont, Orland Park, Park Forest, 
Joliet, Bolingbrook, Plainfield, Mokena, Channahon, Manhattan, 
Wilmington, Crete, Peotone, and Beecher
224 PM CDT Thu Mar 25 2021

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 AM CDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of central, east central and northeast 
  Illinois.

* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 5 AM CDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Unsecured objects such as trash bins and lawn 
  furniture will be blown around. Tent structures may also 
  become unstable or be blown down. Small tree limbs may be 
  blown down and a few power outages may result. Travel will be 
  hazardous for high profile vehicles, especially on west to 
  east roads.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

INZ001-002-010-011-019-260330-
/O.CON.KLOT.WI.Y.0004.210326T0200Z-210326T1200Z/
Lake IN-Porter-Newton-Jasper-Benton-
Including the cities of Gary, Hammond, Merrillville, Portage, 
Valparaiso, Chesterton, Roselawn, Kentland, Morocco, Rensselaer, 
DeMotte, Fowler, and Oxford
224 PM CDT Thu Mar 25 2021 /324 PM EDT Thu Mar 25 2021/

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM CDT /10 PM EDT/ THIS
EVENING TO 7 AM CDT /8 AM EDT/ FRIDAY...

* WHAT...North to northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 
  55 mph expected. Sporadic gusts up to 60 mph cannot be ruled 
  out.

* WHERE...Lake IN, Porter, Newton, Jasper and Benton Counties.

* WHEN...From 9 PM CDT /10 PM EDT/ this evening to 7 AM CDT /8 
  AM EDT/ Friday. The strongest winds are forecast from about 11 
  PM CDT / 12 AM EDT and later.

* IMPACTS...Unsecured objects such as trash bins and lawn 
  furniture will be blown around. Tent structures may also 
  become unstable or be blown down. Small tree limbs will be 
  blown down and a few power outages may result. Travel will be 
  hazardous for high profile vehicles, especially on west to 
  east roads.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

BKL
228 
WWUS73 KLOT 260205
NPWLOT

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Chicago IL
905 PM CDT Thu Mar 25 2021

ILZ006-013-021-023-032-033-039-103>108-261000-
/O.CON.KLOT.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-210326T1000Z/
Lake IL-DuPage-Grundy-Kankakee-Livingston-Iroquois-Ford-
Northern Cook-Central Cook-Southern Cook-Northern Will-
Southern Will-Eastern Will-
Including the cities of Waukegan, Buffalo Grove, Mundelein, 
Gurnee, Naperville, Wheaton, Downers Grove, Lombard, 
Carol Stream, Morris, Coal City, Minooka, Kankakee, Bourbonnais, 
Bradley, Pontiac, Dwight, Fairbury, Watseka, Gilman, Paxton, 
Gibson City, Evanston, Des Plaines, Schaumburg, Palatine, 
Northbrook, Chicago, Cicero, Oak Lawn, Oak Park, La Grange, 
Calumet City, Oak Forest, Lemont, Orland Park, Park Forest, 
Joliet, Bolingbrook, Plainfield, Mokena, Channahon, Manhattan, 
Wilmington, Crete, Peotone, and Beecher
905 PM CDT Thu Mar 25 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM CDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph
  expected, with a few gusts to 50 mph possible near the lake.

* WHERE...Portions of central, east central and northeast 
  Illinois.

* WHEN...Through 5 AM CDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Unsecured objects such as trash bins and lawn
  furniture will be blown around. Tent structures may also become
  unstable or be blown down. Small tree limbs may be blown down
  and a few power outages may result. Travel will be hazardous for
  high profile vehicles, especially on west to east roads.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

INZ001-002-010-011-019-261000-
/O.CON.KLOT.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-210326T1200Z/
Lake IN-Porter-Newton-Jasper-Benton-
Including the cities of Gary, Hammond, Merrillville, Portage, 
Valparaiso, Chesterton, Roselawn, Kentland, Morocco, Rensselaer, 
DeMotte, Fowler, and Oxford
905 PM CDT Thu Mar 25 2021 /1005 PM EDT Thu Mar 25 2021/

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT /8 AM EDT/
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...North to northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50
  mph expected.

* WHERE...Lake IN, Porter, Newton, Jasper and Benton Counties.

* WHEN...Through 7 AM CDT /8 AM EDT/ Friday.

* IMPACTS...Unsecured objects such as trash bins and lawn
  furniture will be blown around. Tent structures may also become
  unstable or be blown down. Small tree limbs will be blown down
  and a few power outages may result. Travel will be hazardous for
  high profile vehicles, especially on west to east roads.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

MTF
278 
WWUS73 KLOT 260737
NPWLOT

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Chicago IL
237 AM CDT Fri Mar 26 2021

ILZ006-013-021-023-032-033-039-103>108-260845-
/O.CAN.KLOT.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-210326T1000Z/
Lake IL-DuPage-Grundy-Kankakee-Livingston-Iroquois-Ford-
Northern Cook-Central Cook-Southern Cook-Northern Will-
Southern Will-Eastern Will-
Including the cities of Waukegan, Buffalo Grove, Mundelein, 
Gurnee, Naperville, Wheaton, Downers Grove, Lombard, 
Carol Stream, Morris, Coal City, Minooka, Kankakee, Bourbonnais, 
Bradley, Pontiac, Dwight, Fairbury, Watseka, Gilman, Paxton, 
Gibson City, Evanston, Des Plaines, Schaumburg, Palatine, 
Northbrook, Chicago, Cicero, Oak Lawn, Oak Park, La Grange, 
Calumet City, Oak Forest, Lemont, Orland Park, Park Forest, 
Joliet, Bolingbrook, Plainfield, Mokena, Channahon, Manhattan, 
Wilmington, Crete, Peotone, and Beecher
237 AM CDT Fri Mar 26 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Winds will ease over the next few hours. There may be a few gusts
to 35 or 40 mph before daybreak, but these will quickly diminish.

$$

INZ001-002-010-011-019-260845-
/O.CAN.KLOT.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-210326T1200Z/
Lake IN-Porter-Newton-Jasper-Benton-
Including the cities of Gary, Hammond, Merrillville, Portage, 
Valparaiso, Chesterton, Roselawn, Kentland, Morocco, Rensselaer, 
DeMotte, Fowler, and Oxford
237 AM CDT Fri Mar 26 2021 /337 AM EDT Fri Mar 26 2021/

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Winds will ease over the next few hours. There may be a few gusts
to 35 to 40 mph before daybreak, especially near the lakeshore, but
these will quickly diminish.

$$

The office that day

Everything else NWS Chicago, IL issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 25, 3:42 AM CDTLakeshore Flood AdvisoryLOTCook, Lake33 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; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.