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Wind Advisory 6, NWS Milwaukee, WI

October 23, 20214 counties in Wisconsin

NWS Milwaukee, WI issued this wind advisory at Oct 23, 2021, 2:45 PM CDT for 4 counties in Wisconsin. It took effect at Oct 25, 2021, 12:00 AM CDT. It was in force for 19 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Oct 23, 2021, 2:45 PM CDT (19:45 UTC)
In effect from
Oct 25, 2021, 12:00 AM CDT
Expired
Oct 25, 2021, 7:00 PM CDT
In force
19 hr
Issued by
NWS Milwaukee, WI

Counties Kenosha County, WI, Milwaukee County, WI, Ozaukee County, WI, Racine County, WI

The radar

The Milwaukee radar (KMKX), 56 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 19:47 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 173 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 2021-10-23Temperature 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 2021-10-23The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -25 square meters per square second.19395878Sfc1 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
916 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
33 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-25 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
-33 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

991 
WWUS73 KMKX 231945
NPWMKX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
245 PM CDT Sat Oct 23 2021

WIZ060-066-071-072-240345-
/O.NEW.KMKX.WI.Y.0006.211025T0500Z-211026T0000Z/
Ozaukee-Milwaukee-Racine-Kenosha-
Including the cities of Mequon, Cedarburg, Grafton, Milwaukee, 
Racine, and Kenosha
245 PM CDT Sat Oct 23 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT SUNDAY NIGHT TO 7 PM CDT
MONDAY...

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

* WHERE...Ozaukee, Milwaukee, Racine and Kenosha Counties.

* WHEN...From midnight Sunday night to 7 PM CDT Monday.

* 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.

&&

$$
9 follow-up statements
546 
WWUS73 KMKX 240247
NPWMKX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
947 PM CDT Sat Oct 23 2021

WIZ060-066-071-072-241200-
/O.CON.KMKX.WI.Y.0006.211025T0500Z-211026T0000Z/
Ozaukee-Milwaukee-Racine-Kenosha-
Including the cities of Mequon, Cedarburg, Grafton, Milwaukee, 
Racine, and Kenosha
947 PM CDT Sat Oct 23 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT SUNDAY NIGHT TO
7 PM CDT MONDAY...

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

* WHERE...Milwaukee, Racine, Ozaukee and Kenosha Counties.

* WHEN...From midnight Sunday night to 7 PM CDT Monday.

* 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 KMKX 240806
NPWMKX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
306 AM CDT Sun Oct 24 2021

WIZ060-066-071-072-241615-
/O.CON.KMKX.WI.Y.0006.211025T0500Z-211026T0000Z/
Ozaukee-Milwaukee-Racine-Kenosha-
Including the cities of Mequon, Cedarburg, Grafton, Milwaukee, 
Racine, and Kenosha
306 AM CDT Sun Oct 24 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 7 PM
CDT MONDAY...

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

* WHERE...Milwaukee, Racine, Ozaukee and Kenosha Counties.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 7 PM CDT Monday.

* 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.

&&

$$
021 
WWUS73 KMKX 241518
NPWMKX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
1018 AM CDT Sun Oct 24 2021

WIZ060-066-071-072-242330-
/O.CON.KMKX.WI.Y.0006.211025T0500Z-211026T0000Z/
Ozaukee-Milwaukee-Racine-Kenosha-
Including the cities of Mequon, Cedarburg, Grafton, Milwaukee, 
Racine, and Kenosha
1018 AM CDT Sun Oct 24 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 7 PM
CDT MONDAY...

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

* WHERE...Milwaukee, Racine, Ozaukee and Kenosha Counties.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 7 PM CDT Monday.

* 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.

&&

$$
317 
WWUS73 KMKX 241957
NPWMKX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
257 PM CDT Sun Oct 24 2021

WIZ060-066-071-072-250400-
/O.CON.KMKX.WI.Y.0006.211025T0500Z-211026T0000Z/
Ozaukee-Milwaukee-Racine-Kenosha-
Including the cities of Mequon, Cedarburg, Grafton, Milwaukee, 
Racine, and Kenosha
257 PM CDT Sun Oct 24 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 7 PM
CDT MONDAY...

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

* WHERE...Milwaukee, Racine, Ozaukee and Kenosha Counties.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 7 PM CDT Monday.

* 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.

&&

$$
615 
WWUS73 KMKX 250119
NPWMKX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
819 PM CDT Sun Oct 24 2021

WIZ060-066-071-072-250930-
/O.CON.KMKX.WI.Y.0006.211025T0500Z-211026T0000Z/
Ozaukee-Milwaukee-Racine-Kenosha-
Including the cities of Mequon, Cedarburg, Grafton, Milwaukee, 
Racine, and Kenosha
819 PM CDT Sun Oct 24 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 7 PM
CDT MONDAY...

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

* WHERE...Milwaukee, Racine, Ozaukee and Kenosha Counties.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 7 PM CDT Monday.

* 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.

&&

$$
357 
WWUS73 KMKX 250840
NPWMKX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
340 AM CDT Mon Oct 25 2021

WIZ060-066-071-072-251645-
/O.CON.KMKX.WI.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-211026T0000Z/
Ozaukee-Milwaukee-Racine-Kenosha-
Including the cities of Mequon, Cedarburg, Grafton, Milwaukee, 
Racine, and Kenosha
340 AM CDT Mon Oct 25 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...Milwaukee, Racine, Ozaukee and Kenosha Counties.

* 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.

&&

$$
544 
WWUS73 KMKX 251435
NPWMKX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
935 AM CDT Mon Oct 25 2021

WIZ060-066-071-072-252300-
/O.CON.KMKX.WI.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-211026T0000Z/
Ozaukee-Milwaukee-Racine-Kenosha-
Including the cities of Mequon, Cedarburg, Grafton, Milwaukee, 
Racine, and Kenosha
935 AM CDT Mon Oct 25 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...Milwaukee, Racine, Ozaukee and Kenosha Counties.

* 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.

&&

$$
998 
WWUS73 KMKX 251927
NPWMKX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
227 PM CDT Mon Oct 25 2021

WIZ060-066-071-072-260000-
/O.CON.KMKX.WI.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-211026T0000Z/
Ozaukee-Milwaukee-Racine-Kenosha-
Including the cities of Mequon, Cedarburg, Grafton, Milwaukee, 
Racine, and Kenosha
227 PM CDT Mon Oct 25 2021

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

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

* WHERE...Milwaukee, Racine, Ozaukee and Kenosha Counties.

* 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.

&&

$$
856 
WWUS73 KMKX 252359
NPWMKX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
659 PM CDT Mon Oct 25 2021

WIZ060-066-071-072-260100-
/O.EXP.KMKX.WI.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-211026T0000Z/
Ozaukee-Milwaukee-Racine-Kenosha-
Including the cities of Mequon, Cedarburg, Grafton, Milwaukee, 
Racine, and Kenosha
659 PM CDT Mon Oct 25 2021

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

Winds will gradually diminish through the night.

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Oct 23, 2:43 PM CDTGale WarningMKX52 hr
Oct 23, 2:44 PM CDTLakeshore Flood AdvisoryMKXKenosha, Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Racine52 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.