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Wind Advisory 3, NWS Milwaukee, WI
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.
- 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
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.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 17, 2:45 AM CDT | Gale Warning | MKX | 43 hr | |
| Mar 17, 2:45 AM CDT | Small Craft Advisory | MKX | 25 hr | |
| Mar 17, 3:15 AM CDT | Lakeshore Flood Advisory | MKX | Kenosha, Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Racine, Sheboygan | 43 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.