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Wind Advisory 3, NWS Milwaukee, WI

March 17, 202112 counties in Wisconsin

NWS Milwaukee, WI issued this wind advisory at Mar 17, 2021, 2:46 PM CDT for 12 counties in Wisconsin. It took effect at Mar 18, 2021, 7:00 AM CDT. It was in force for 12 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Mar 17, 2021, 2:46 PM CDT (19:46 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 18, 2021, 7:00 AM CDT
Expired
Mar 18, 2021, 7:00 PM CDT
In force
12 hr
Issued by
NWS Milwaukee, WI

Counties Green County, WI, Jefferson County, WI, Kenosha County, WI, Lafayette County, WI, Milwaukee County, WI, Ozaukee County, WI, Racine County, WI, Rock County, WI, Sheboygan County, WI, Walworth County, WI, Washington County, WI, Waukesha County, WI

The radar

The Milwaukee radar (KMKX), 5 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 19:48 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

Green Bay/Straub, WI (KGRB), launched 12:00Z, 7.8 hours before the alert went out and 171 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, Green Bay/Straub, WI at 12:00Z on 2021-03-17Temperature 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, Green Bay/Straub, WI at 12:00Z on 2021-03-17The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 6 square meters per square second.1939587897117136Sfc1 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
666 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
51 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
6 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
62 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

104 
WWUS73 KMKX 171946
NPWMKX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
246 PM CDT Wed Mar 17 2021

WIZ052-059-060-064>066-068>072-180400-
/O.NEW.KMKX.WI.Y.0003.210318T1200Z-210319T0000Z/
Sheboygan-Washington-Ozaukee-Jefferson-Waukesha-Milwaukee-Green-
Rock-Walworth-Racine-Kenosha-
Including the cities of Plymouth, Sheboygan Falls, Howards Grove,
Oostburg, West Bend, Germantown, Hartford, Mequon, Cedarburg, 
Grafton, Watertown, Fort Atkinson, Jefferson, Waukesha, 
Brookfield, New Berlin, Menomonee Falls, Muskego, Milwaukee, 
Monroe, Brodhead, Janesville, Beloit, Whitewater, Delavan, 
Elkhorn, Lake Geneva, East Troy, Racine, and Kenosha
246 PM CDT Wed Mar 17 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 7 PM CDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of east central, south central and southeast 
  Wisconsin.

* WHEN...From 7 AM to 7 PM CDT Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$
5 follow-up statements
592 
WWUS73 KMKX 180232
NPWMKX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
932 PM CDT Wed Mar 17 2021

WIZ052-059-060-064>066-068>072-181200-
/O.CON.KMKX.WI.Y.0003.210318T1200Z-210319T0000Z/
Sheboygan-Washington-Ozaukee-Jefferson-Waukesha-Milwaukee-Green-
Rock-Walworth-Racine-Kenosha-
Including the cities of Plymouth, Sheboygan Falls, Howards Grove,
Oostburg, West Bend, Germantown, Hartford, Mequon, Cedarburg, 
Grafton, Watertown, Fort Atkinson, Jefferson, Waukesha, 
Brookfield, New Berlin, Menomonee Falls, Muskego, Milwaukee, 
Monroe, Brodhead, Janesville, Beloit, Whitewater, Delavan, 
Elkhorn, Lake Geneva, East Troy, Racine, and Kenosha
932 PM CDT Wed Mar 17 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 7 PM CDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of east central, south central and southeast 
  Wisconsin.

* WHEN...From 7 AM to 7 PM CDT Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$
666 
WWUS73 KMKX 180809
NPWMKX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
309 AM CDT Thu Mar 18 2021

WIZ067-181615-
/O.EXA.KMKX.WI.Y.0003.210318T1200Z-210319T0000Z/
Lafayette-
Including the cities of Darlington, Shullsburg, Benton, Belmont, 
Argyle, and Blanchardville
309 AM CDT Thu Mar 18 2021

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

* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph 
  expected. 

* WHERE...Portions of east central, south central and southeast 
  Wisconsin. 

* WHEN...From 7 AM to 7 PM CDT Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$

WIZ052-059-060-064>066-068>072-181615-
/O.CON.KMKX.WI.Y.0003.210318T1200Z-210319T0000Z/
Sheboygan-Washington-Ozaukee-Jefferson-Waukesha-Milwaukee-Green-
Rock-Walworth-Racine-Kenosha-
Including the cities of Plymouth, Sheboygan Falls, Howards Grove,
Oostburg, West Bend, Germantown, Hartford, Mequon, Cedarburg, 
Grafton, Watertown, Fort Atkinson, Jefferson, Waukesha, 
Brookfield, New Berlin, Menomonee Falls, Muskego, Milwaukee, 
Monroe, Brodhead, Janesville, Beloit, Whitewater, Delavan, 
Elkhorn, Lake Geneva, East Troy, Racine, and Kenosha
309 AM CDT Thu Mar 18 2021

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

* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph 
  expected. 

* WHERE...Portions of east central, south central and southeast 
  Wisconsin. 

* WHEN...From 7 AM to 7 PM CDT Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$
239 
WWUS73 KMKX 181327
NPWMKX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
827 AM CDT Thu Mar 18 2021

WIZ052-059-060-064>072-182130-
/O.CON.KMKX.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210319T0000Z/
Sheboygan-Washington-Ozaukee-Jefferson-Waukesha-Milwaukee-
Lafayette-Green-Rock-Walworth-Racine-Kenosha-
Including the cities of Plymouth, Sheboygan Falls, Howards Grove,
Oostburg, West Bend, Germantown, Hartford, Mequon, Cedarburg, 
Grafton, Watertown, Fort Atkinson, Jefferson, Waukesha, 
Brookfield, New Berlin, Menomonee Falls, Muskego, Milwaukee, 
Darlington, Shullsburg, Benton, Belmont, Argyle, Blanchardville, 
Monroe, Brodhead, Janesville, Beloit, Whitewater, Delavan, 
Elkhorn, Lake Geneva, East Troy, Racine, and Kenosha
827 AM CDT Thu Mar 18 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of east central, south central and southeast 
  Wisconsin.

* WHEN...through 7 PM CDT this evening.

* 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.

&&

$$
003 
WWUS73 KMKX 181911
NPWMKX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
211 PM CDT Thu Mar 18 2021

WIZ052-059-060-064>072-190000-
/O.CON.KMKX.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210319T0000Z/
Sheboygan-Washington-Ozaukee-Jefferson-Waukesha-Milwaukee-
Lafayette-Green-Rock-Walworth-Racine-Kenosha-
Including the cities of Plymouth, Sheboygan Falls, Howards Grove,
Oostburg, West Bend, Germantown, Hartford, Mequon, Cedarburg, 
Grafton, Watertown, Fort Atkinson, Jefferson, Waukesha, 
Brookfield, New Berlin, Menomonee Falls, Muskego, Milwaukee, 
Darlington, Shullsburg, Benton, Belmont, Argyle, Blanchardville, 
Monroe, Brodhead, Janesville, Beloit, Whitewater, Delavan, 
Elkhorn, Lake Geneva, East Troy, Racine, and Kenosha
211 PM CDT Thu Mar 18 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of east central, south central and southeast 
  Wisconsin.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this evening.

* 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.

&&

$$
556 
WWUS73 KMKX 182349
NPWMKX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
649 PM CDT Thu Mar 18 2021

WIZ052-059-060-064>072-190100-
/O.EXP.KMKX.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210319T0000Z/
Sheboygan-Washington-Ozaukee-Jefferson-Waukesha-Milwaukee-
Lafayette-Green-Rock-Walworth-Racine-Kenosha-
Including the cities of Plymouth, Sheboygan Falls, Howards Grove,
Oostburg, West Bend, Germantown, Hartford, Mequon, Cedarburg, 
Grafton, Watertown, Fort Atkinson, Jefferson, Waukesha, 
Brookfield, New Berlin, Menomonee Falls, Muskego, Milwaukee, 
Darlington, Shullsburg, Benton, Belmont, Argyle, Blanchardville, 
Monroe, Brodhead, Janesville, Beloit, Whitewater, Delavan, 
Elkhorn, Lake Geneva, East Troy, Racine, and Kenosha
649 PM CDT Thu Mar 18 2021

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

Wind gusts have dropped below 45 mph and will continue to decrease
through the evening. 

$$

The office that day

Everything else NWS Milwaukee, WI issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 17, 2:45 AM CDTGale WarningMKX43 hr
Mar 17, 2:45 AM CDTSmall Craft AdvisoryMKX25 hr
Mar 17, 3:15 AM CDTLakeshore Flood AdvisoryMKXKenosha, Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Racine, Sheboygan43 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.