Alert archive / Minnesota / High Wind Warnings in 2021
High Wind Warning 1, NWS Twin Cities, MN
NWS Twin Cities, MN issued this high wind warning at Dec 14, 2021, 4:06 PM CST for 9 counties in Wisconsin; 42 counties in Minnesota. It took effect at Dec 15, 2021, 6:00 PM CST. It was in force for 12 hr. 60 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The counties it named, with what was reported inside it.
The facts
- Issued
- Dec 14, 2021, 4:06 PM CST (22:06 UTC)
- In effect from
- Dec 15, 2021, 6:00 PM CST
- Expired
- Dec 16, 2021, 6:00 AM CST
- In force
- 12 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Twin Cities, MN
All 51 counties
Anoka County, MN, Benton County, MN, Blue Earth County, MN, Brown County, MN, Carver County, MN, Chippewa County, MN, Chisago County, MN, Dakota County, MN, Douglas County, MN, Faribault County, MN, Freeborn County, MN, Goodhue County, MN, Hennepin County, MN, Isanti County, MN, Kanabec County, MN, Kandiyohi County, MN, Lac qui Parle County, MN, Le Sueur County, MN, Martin County, MN, McLeod County, MN, Meeker County, MN, Mille Lacs County, MN, Morrison County, MN, Nicollet County, MN, Pope County, MN, Ramsey County, MN, Redwood County, MN, Renville County, MN, Rice County, MN, Scott County, MN, Sherburne County, MN, Sibley County, MN, Stearns County, MN, Steele County, MN, Stevens County, MN, Swift County, MN, Todd County, MN, Waseca County, MN, Washington County, MN, Watonwan County, MN, Wright County, MN, Yellow Medicine County, MN, Barron County, WI, Chippewa County, WI, Dunn County, WI, Eau Claire County, WI, Pepin County, WI, Pierce County, WI, Polk County, WI, Rusk County, WI, Saint Croix County, WI
The radar
The Minneapolis radar (KMPX), 20 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 22:07 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.
What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 15, 6:50 PM CST | TSTM WND GST 59 | 4 E Hanska, MN | PERSONAL WEATHER STATION. |
| Dec 15, 6:59 PM CST | TSTM WND DMG | 1 Sse Alden, MN | POWER POLES DOWN WITH TIME ESTIMATED BASED ON RADAR. |
| Dec 15, 6:59 PM CST | TORNADO | 2 Ene Walters, MN | A NWS DAMAGE SURVEY FOUND A PRELIMINARY EF-1 TORNADO TRACK SW OF ALDEN, MN. |
| Dec 15, 7:00 PM CST | TSTM WND DMG | Conger, MN | REPORT OF TREES DOWN IN THE CONGER AREA. |
| Dec 15, 7:00 PM CST | TSTM WND GST 60 | 4 Ssw Conger, MN | |
| Dec 15, 7:03 PM CST | TORNADO | 2 E Alden, MN | NWS DAMAGE SURVEY FOUND A PRELIMINARY EF-1 TORNADO TRACK JUST EAST OF ALDEN, MN. |
| Dec 15, 7:09 PM CST | TSTM WND DMG | Hartland, MN | HEAVY DAMAGE TO A BANK AND SEVERAL HOMES. TIME ESTIMATED VIA RADAR. POSSIBLE TORNADO. |
| Dec 15, 7:10 PM CST | TSTM WND DMG | 5 Ese Hollandale, MN | 7 MATURE TREES DOWN (4 PINE, 3 POPLAR) ON A 20 ACRE PROPERTY. |
| Dec 15, 7:10 PM CST | TORNADO | Hartland, MN | NWS DAMAGE SURVEY FOUND A PRELIMINARY EF-2 TORNADO TRACK IN HARTLAND, MN. |
| Dec 15, 7:12 PM CST | TORNADO | 3 Ssw Glenville, MN | A BRIEF TORNADO OCCURRED SOUTH OF GLENVILLE. IT SPUN UP AROUND 782ND AVE AND TRACKED NORTHEAST 2.7 MILES PRODUCING SOME TREE DAMAGE UNTIL IT REACHED 795TH AVE. THERE, IT DAMAGED FARM BUILDINGS AND TOSSED HAY BALES ACROSS THE ROAD. MAX WIND 80 MPH, 100 YARDS MA |
| Dec 15, 7:13 PM CST | TORNADO | 2 Ssw London, MN | EF-1 TORNADO MOVED 4.5 MILES TO THE NORTH WITH A LARGE MACHINE SHED DESTROYED. |
| Dec 15, 7:15 PM CST | TORNADO | 3 S Hayward, MN | EF-0 TORNADO TRACKED 4 MILES TO THE NORTHEAST WITH SEVERAL ROOFS PARTIALLY BLOWN OFF. |
| Dec 15, 7:16 PM CST | TORNADO | 3 N Myrtle, MN | EF-1 TORNADO TRACKED 4 MILES TO THE NNE WITH SEVERAL OUTBUILDINGS DESTROYED. |
| Dec 15, 7:25 PM CST | TSTM WND GST 75 | 1 Wnw Morristown, MN | |
| Dec 15, 7:28 PM CST | TSTM WND GST 75 | 6 Ssw Owatonna, MN | HIGHWAY SIGN AND ELECTRONIC MESSAGE BOARD BLOWN DOWN ON I-35. |
| Dec 15, 7:33 PM CST | TORNADO | 2 Nnw Blooming Prairie, MN | A NARROW PATH OF MOSTLY TREE DAMAGE WAS FOUND JUST TO THE WEST OF SE 89TH AVE. AN IRRIGATION SYSTEM WAS OVERTURNED, SOME FARM OUTBUILDINGS WERE DAMAGED, AND A SMALL SHED WAS TOSSED. THE TORNADO TRACKED NORTH 6.5 MILES, HAD A MAX WIND OF 80 MPH AND WAS 75 YARDS |
| Dec 15, 7:50 PM CST | TORNADO | 7 Se Kenyon, MN | TORNADO SPUN UP NEAR THE GOODHUE/DODGE COUNTY BORDER NEAR 170TH AVE AND TRACKED NORTHEAST 3.9 MILES. IT SNAPPED PINE TREES, DESTROYED THE TOP HALF OF A BARN, AND LOFTED DEBRIS WESTWARD INTO A FIELD. IT ENDED AROUND 100TH AVE SOUTH OF COUNTY 54 BLVD. MAX WIND 1 |
| Dec 15, 7:51 PM CST | TORNADO | 4 Ese Kenyon, MN | A BRIEF TORNADO SPUN UP SOUTHEAST OF KENYON AROUND 66TH AVE AND CONTINUED NORTHEAST ACROSS 480TH STREET. IT DESTROYED A FEW FARM BUILDINGS AND SNAPPED SEVERAL TREES. DEBRIS WAS LOFTED WEST ACROSS 66TH AVE. MAX WIND 95 MPH, WIDTH 75 YARDS. |
| Dec 15, 7:54 PM CST | TSTM WND GST 68 | 6 Sw Wanamingo, MN | PERSONAL WEATHER STATION. |
| Dec 15, 7:59 PM CST | TSTM WND DMG | 4 Sw Prior Lake, MN | TREE REPORTED DOWN WITH TIME ESTIMATED BASED ON RADAR. |
| Dec 15, 7:59 PM CST | TSTM WND GST 68 | 2 Sw Elko New Market, MN | CORRECTS PREVIOUS TSTM WND GST REPORT FROM 2 SW ELKO NEW MARKET. PERSONAL WEATHER STATION. |
| Dec 15, 8:00 PM CST | TSTM WND DMG | 10 Ese Red Wing, MN | TIME ESTIMATED BASED ON RADAR. CALLER REPORTS A LARGE, 3-SIDED, STEEL CAR PORT WAS BLOWN FROM ITS PLACE AND FLIPPED INTO HER YARD. THE STRUCTURE WAS OPEN ON THE SOUTH SIDE AND CLOSE FROM ALL OTHER DIRECTIONS. |
| Dec 15, 8:10 PM CST | TSTM WND DMG | 2 Ne Mound, MN | WIRES DOWN ON THE 4500 BLOCK OF WEST BRANCH ROAD WITH TIME ESTIMATED BASED ON RADAR. |
| Dec 15, 8:19 PM CST | TSTM WND GST 68 | 2 Sw Elko New Market, MN | PERSONAL WEATHER STATION. |
| Dec 15, 8:50 PM CST | TSTM WND DMG | 3 S Eau Claire, WI | REPORT OF MULTIPLE BRANCHES DOWN, HARD TO DETERMINE SIZE IN THE DARKNESS. |
| Dec 15, 8:58 PM CST | TORNADO | 5 W Fairchild, WI | NWS DAMAGE SURVEY FOUND A PRELIMINARY EF-0 TORNADO TRACK OF APPROXIMATELY 6 MILES TO THE NORTHEAST IN SOUTHEAST EAU CLAIRE COUNTY. |
| Dec 15, 9:00 PM CST | TSTM WND GST 67 | 4 Nne Eau Claire, WI | OFFICIAL WIND GUST OBSERVATION FROM KEAU. |
| Dec 15, 9:02 PM CST | TORNADO | 5 E Chippewa Falls, WI | THE TORNADO UPROOTED OR BROKE HUNDREDS OF TREES. MANY TREES LANDED ON HOUSES. SHINGLES WERE ALSO REMOVED FROM PORTIONS OF TWO ROOFS. SOFFITS WERE TORN AWAY FROM THREE HOUSES. PATH LENGTH, 5.5 MILES, WIDTH 75 YARDS, RATING EF0, PEAK WIND ESTIMATED NEAR 85 MPH. |
| Dec 15, 9:18 PM CST | TSTM WND DMG | Stanley, WI | REPORTS OF MULTIPLE TREES DOWN AND DAMAGE TO STRUCTURES PER STANLEY POLICE DEPARTMENT FACEBOOK PAGE. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR. |
| Dec 15, 9:18 PM CST | TORNADO | Stanley, WI | NWS DAMAGE SURVEY FOUND A PRELIMINARY EF-2 TORNADO TRACK OF 7.44 MILES IN SOUTHEAST CHIPPEWA COUNTY. |
| Dec 15, 9:24 PM CST | TSTM WND DMG | 3 Nnw Rice Lake, WI | 18 INCH DIAMETER PINE TREE DOWN. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR. |
| Dec 15, 10:35 PM CST | NON-TSTM WND GST 60 | 3 Wsw Waseca, MN | AWOS STATION KACQ WASECA AP. |
| Dec 15, 10:37 PM CST | NON-TSTM WND GST 62 | 4 E St. James, MN | AWOS STATION KJYG ST. JAMES AP. |
| Dec 15, 10:39 PM CST | NON-TSTM WND GST 55 | 1 Se Lemond, MN | MESONET STATION AV343 HOPE. |
| Dec 15, 10:40 PM CST | NON-TSTM WND GST 58 | 2 Sse Waseca, MN | MESONET STATION MN039 WASECA 1SSE. |
| Dec 15, 10:45 PM CST | NON-TSTM WND GST 57 | 2 Ne Delavan, MN | MESONET STATION EW9447 MINNESOTA LAKE. |
| Dec 15, 10:45 PM CST | NON-TSTM WND GST 60 | 5 Se Twin Lakes, MN | MESONET STATION MN001 TWIN LAKES 5SE. |
| Dec 15, 10:45 PM CST | NON-TSTM WND GST 70 | 2 Nnw Blue Earth, MN | MESONET STATION MN009 BLUE EARTH 2NW. |
| Dec 15, 10:46 PM CST | NON-TSTM WND GST 56 | 3 Sse Easton, MN | MESONET STATION EW6790 EASTON. |
| Dec 15, 10:50 PM CST | NON-TSTM WND GST 58 | 3 Ne Madelia, MN | MESONET STATION MN045 MADELIA 3ENE. |
| Dec 15, 10:50 PM CST | NON-TSTM WND GST 65 | 5 Nne Ellendale, MN | MESONET STATION MN096 ELLENDALE 5NNE. |
| Dec 15, 10:53 PM CST | NON-TSTM WND GST 62 | 3 Nnw Owatonna, MN | AWOS STATION KOWA OWATONNA AP. |
| Dec 15, 10:53 PM CST | NON-TSTM WND GST 63 | 1 Sse North Redwood, MN | ASOS STATION KRWF REDWOOD FALLS AP. |
| Dec 15, 10:56 PM CST | NON-TSTM WND GST 70 | 3 Ese Fairmont, MN | AWOS STATION KFRM FAIRMONT AP. |
| Dec 15, 11:15 PM CST | NON-TSTM WND GST 58 | 2 Wnw Olivia, MN | AWOS STATION KOVL OLIVIA AP. |
| Dec 15, 11:15 PM CST | NON-TSTM WND GST 58 | 4 S Randolph, MN | AWOS STATION KSYN STANTON AP. |
| Dec 15, 11:21 PM CST | NON-TSTM WND GST 62 | 4 Nnw Eagle Lake, MN | AWOS STATION KMKT MANKATO AP. |
| Dec 15, 11:30 PM CST | NON-TSTM WND GST 78 | 1 Sse North Redwood, MN | ASOS STATION KRWF REDWOOD FALLS AP. |
| Dec 15, 11:30 PM CST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 2 S Lafayette, MN | SEMI TIPPED OVER ON HIGHWAY 15. |
| Dec 15, 11:35 PM CST | NON-TSTM WND GST 60 | 2 W New Ulm, MN | AWOS STATION KULM NEW ULM AP. |
| Dec 15, 11:35 PM CST | NON-TSTM WND GST 60 | 3 Wsw Waseca, MN | AWOS STATION KACQ WASECA AP. |
| Dec 15, 11:55 PM CST | NON-TSTM WND GST 59 | 2 Ssw Hutchinson, MN | AWOS STATION KHCD HUTCHINSON AP. |
| Dec 15, 11:55 PM CST | NON-TSTM WND GST 62 | 4 E St. James, MN | AWOS STATION KJYG ST. JAMES AP. |
| Dec 16, 12:10 AM CST | NON-TSTM WND GST 61 | 1 Sse North Redwood, MN | ASOS STATION KRWF REDWOOD FALLS AP. |
| Dec 16, 12:20 AM CST | NON-TSTM WND GST 59 | 2 Nnw New Germany, MN | MESONET STATION MN022 NEW GERMANY 1NW. |
| Dec 16, 12:20 AM CST | NON-TSTM WND GST 60 | 7 Sse Cannon Falls, MN | MESONET STATION MN042 CANNON FALLS 7SSE. |
| Dec 16, 12:25 AM CST | NON-TSTM WND GST 43 | 1 W Cedar Falls, WI | MEASURED VIA DAVIS SENSOR. |
| Dec 16, 12:32 AM CST | NON-TSTM WND GST 62 | 4 Nne Eau Claire, WI | ASOS STATION KEAU EAU CLAIRE AP. |
| Dec 16, 12:35 AM CST | NON-TSTM WND GST 61 | 6 E Miesville, MN | MESONET STATION MN047 RED WING 4W. |
| Dec 16, 12:46 AM CST | NON-TSTM WND GST 59 | 6 E Jordan, MN |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
The nearest sounding before it
Minneapolis, MN (KMPX), launched 12:00Z, 10.1 hours before the alert went out and 17 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
- 1412 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 47 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 266 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 329 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
366 WWUS73 KMPX 142206 NPWMPX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 406 PM CST Tue Dec 14 2021 MNZ051-059>070-073>078-082>085-091>093-150615- /O.UPG.KMPX.WI.Y.0012.211216T0000Z-211216T1500Z/ /O.NEW.KMPX.HW.W.0001.211215T2100Z-211216T0900Z/ Sherburne-Wright-Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-Washington-Yellow Medicine- Renville-McLeod-Sibley-Carver-Scott-Dakota-Redwood-Brown-Nicollet- Le Sueur-Rice-Goodhue-Watonwan-Blue Earth-Waseca-Steele-Martin- Faribault-Freeborn- Including the cities of Elk River, Monticello, Minneapolis, Blaine, St Paul, Stillwater, Granite Falls, Olivia, Hutchinson, Gaylord, Chanhassen, Chaska, Victoria, Shakopee, Hastings, Redwood Falls, New Ulm, St Peter, Le Sueur, Faribault, Red Wing, St James, Mankato, Waseca, Owatonna, Fairmont, Blue Earth, and Albert Lea 406 PM CST Tue Dec 14 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM WEDNESDAY TO 3 AM CST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, south central, southeast, southwest and west central Minnesota. * WHEN...From 3 PM Wednesday to 3 AM CST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A few higher gusts may be embedded in thunderstorms that are expected during the late afternoon through early evening hours. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ MNZ052-053-WIZ014>016-023-024-150615- /O.UPG.KMPX.WI.Y.0012.211216T0000Z-211216T1500Z/ /O.NEW.KMPX.HW.W.0001.211216T0000Z-211216T1200Z/ Isanti-Chisago-Polk-Barron-Rusk-St. Croix-Pierce- Including the cities of Cambridge, Center City, Osceola, Rice Lake, Ladysmith, Hudson, and River Falls 406 PM CST Tue Dec 14 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM WEDNESDAY TO 6 AM CST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...In Wisconsin, Polk, Barron, Rusk, St. Croix and Pierce Counties. In Minnesota, Isanti and Chisago Counties. * WHEN...From 6 PM Wednesday to 6 AM CST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ WIZ025>028-150615- /O.UPG.KMPX.HW.A.0001.211216T0000Z-211216T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KMPX.HW.W.0001.211216T0000Z-211216T1200Z/ Dunn-Pepin-Chippewa-Eau Claire- Including the cities of Menomonie, Durand, Chippewa Falls, and Eau Claire 406 PM CST Tue Dec 14 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM WEDNESDAY TO 6 AM CST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Dunn, Pepin, Chippewa and Eau Claire Counties. * WHEN...From 6 PM Wednesday to 6 AM CST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ MNZ042>045-050-150615- /O.EXB.KMPX.WI.Y.0012.211216T0000Z-211216T0900Z/ Todd-Morrison-Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Benton- Including the cities of Long Prairie, Little Falls, Princeton, Mora, and Sauk Rapids 406 PM CST Tue Dec 14 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM WEDNESDAY TO 3 AM CST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Todd, Morrison, Mille Lacs, Kanabec and Benton Counties. * WHEN...From 6 PM Wednesday to 3 AM CST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ MNZ041-047>049-054>058-150615- /O.EXT.KMPX.WI.Y.0012.211216T0000Z-211216T0900Z/ Douglas-Stevens-Pope-Stearns-Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa- Kandiyohi-Meeker- Including the cities of Alexandria, Morris, Glenwood, St Cloud, Madison, Benson, Montevideo, Willmar, and Litchfield 406 PM CST Tue Dec 14 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM WEDNESDAY TO 3 AM CST THURSDAY... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Douglas, Stearns, Stevens, Pope, Chippewa, Kandiyohi, Lac Qui Parle, Swift and Meeker Counties. * WHEN...From 6 PM Wednesday to 3 AM CST 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. && $$
8 follow-up statements
841 WWUS73 KMPX 150617 NPWMPX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 1217 AM CST Wed Dec 15 2021 MNZ051-059>070-073>078-082>085-091>093-151430- /O.CON.KMPX.HW.W.0001.211215T2100Z-211216T0900Z/ Sherburne-Wright-Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-Washington-Yellow Medicine- Renville-McLeod-Sibley-Carver-Scott-Dakota-Redwood-Brown-Nicollet- Le Sueur-Rice-Goodhue-Watonwan-Blue Earth-Waseca-Steele-Martin- Faribault-Freeborn- Including the cities of Elk River, Monticello, Minneapolis, Blaine, St Paul, Stillwater, Granite Falls, Olivia, Hutchinson, Gaylord, Chanhassen, Chaska, Victoria, Shakopee, Hastings, Redwood Falls, New Ulm, St Peter, Le Sueur, Faribault, Red Wing, St James, Mankato, Waseca, Owatonna, Fairmont, Blue Earth, and Albert Lea 1217 AM CST Wed Dec 15 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 3 AM CST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, south central, southeast, southwest and west central Minnesota. * WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 3 AM CST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Widespread wind damage may also occur with a line of thunderstorms early this evening. Some wind gusts may exceed 80 mph. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ MNZ052-053-WIZ014>016-023>028-151430- /O.CON.KMPX.HW.W.0001.211216T0000Z-211216T1200Z/ Isanti-Chisago-Polk-Barron-Rusk-St. Croix-Pierce-Dunn-Pepin- Chippewa-Eau Claire- Including the cities of Cambridge, Center City, Osceola, Rice Lake, Ladysmith, Hudson, River Falls, Menomonie, Durand, Chippewa Falls, and Eau Claire 1217 AM CST Wed Dec 15 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM CST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Wisconsin and east central Minnesota. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 AM CST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Widespread wind damage may also occur with a line of thunderstorms early this evening. Some wind gusts may exceed 80 mph. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ MNZ041>045-047>050-054>058-151430- /O.CON.KMPX.WI.Y.0012.211216T0000Z-211216T0900Z/ Douglas-Todd-Morrison-Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Stevens-Pope-Stearns- Benton-Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-Kandiyohi-Meeker- Including the cities of Alexandria, Long Prairie, Little Falls, Princeton, Mora, Morris, Glenwood, St Cloud, Sauk Rapids, Madison, Benson, Montevideo, Willmar, and Litchfield 1217 AM CST Wed Dec 15 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 3 AM CST THURSDAY... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central and west central Minnesota. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 3 AM CST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ Borghoff
092 WWUS73 KMPX 150859 NPWMPX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 259 AM CST Wed Dec 15 2021 ...POTENTIALLY HISTORIC HIGH WIND EVENT TONIGHT... .A very powerful low pressure system will track through later today and this evening. Damaging winds with gusts of 60 to 65 mph are likely across all of the Upper Mississippi River Valley tonight. In addition, a line of severe thunderstorms will develop along a very fast moving cold front early this evening. This line of thunderstorms could contain gusts in excess of 80 mph and some embedded tornadoes across southern and eastern Minnesota into western Wisconsin. MNZ041-047-048-054>058-151700- /O.UPG.KMPX.WI.Y.0012.211216T0000Z-211216T0900Z/ /O.EXB.KMPX.HW.W.0001.211216T0300Z-211216T1200Z/ Douglas-Stevens-Pope-Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-Kandiyohi- Meeker- Including the cities of Alexandria, Morris, Glenwood, Madison, Benson, Montevideo, Willmar, and Litchfield 259 AM CST Wed Dec 15 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM CST THURSDAY... * WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Douglas, Stevens, Pope, Lac Qui Parle, Swift, Chippewa, Kandiyohi and Meeker Counties. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 6 AM CST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ MNZ042>045-049-050-151700- /O.UPG.KMPX.WI.Y.0012.211216T0000Z-211216T0900Z/ /O.EXB.KMPX.HW.W.0001.211216T0600Z-211216T1200Z/ Todd-Morrison-Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Stearns-Benton- Including the cities of Long Prairie, Little Falls, Princeton, Mora, St Cloud, and Sauk Rapids 259 AM CST Wed Dec 15 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 6 AM CST THURSDAY... * WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Todd, Morrison, Mille Lacs, Kanabec, Stearns and Benton Counties. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 6 AM CST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ MNZ082>085-091>093-151700- /O.EXT.KMPX.HW.W.0001.211216T0000Z-211216T1200Z/ Watonwan-Blue Earth-Waseca-Steele-Martin-Faribault-Freeborn- Including the cities of St James, Mankato, Waseca, Owatonna, Fairmont, Blue Earth, and Albert Lea 259 AM CST Wed Dec 15 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM CST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...Freeborn, Steele, Waseca, Blue Earth, Watonwan, Faribault and Martin Counties. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 AM CST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Widespread wind damage may also occur with a line of thunderstorms early this evening. Some wind gusts may exceed 80 mph. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ MNZ059-060-062>070-073>078-WIZ023>028-151700- /O.EXT.KMPX.HW.W.0001.211216T0300Z-211216T1200Z/ Wright-Hennepin-Ramsey-Washington-Yellow Medicine-Renville-McLeod- Sibley-Carver-Scott-Dakota-Redwood-Brown-Nicollet-Le Sueur-Rice- Goodhue-St. Croix-Pierce-Dunn-Pepin-Chippewa-Eau Claire- Including the cities of Monticello, Minneapolis, St Paul, Stillwater, Granite Falls, Olivia, Hutchinson, Gaylord, Chanhassen, Chaska, Victoria, Shakopee, Hastings, Redwood Falls, New Ulm, St Peter, Le Sueur, Faribault, Red Wing, Hudson, River Falls, Menomonie, Durand, Chippewa Falls, and Eau Claire 259 AM CST Wed Dec 15 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM CST THURSDAY... * WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of west central Wisconsin and central, east central, south central, southeast, southwest and west central Minnesota. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 6 AM CST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Widespread wind damage may also occur with a line of thunderstorms early this evening. Some wind gusts may exceed 80 mph. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ MNZ051>053-061-WIZ014>016-151700- /O.EXT.KMPX.HW.W.0001.211216T0600Z-211216T1200Z/ Sherburne-Isanti-Chisago-Anoka-Polk-Barron-Rusk- Including the cities of Elk River, Cambridge, Center City, Blaine, Osceola, Rice Lake, and Ladysmith 259 AM CST Wed Dec 15 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 6 AM CST THURSDAY... * WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...In Wisconsin, Rusk, Barron and Polk Counties. In Minnesota, Anoka, Isanti, Chisago and Sherburne Counties. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 6 AM CST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ Borghoff
394 WWUS73 KMPX 150934 NPWMPX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 334 AM CST Wed Dec 15 2021 ...POTENTIALLY HISTORIC HIGH WIND EVENT TONIGHT... .A very powerful low pressure system will track through later today and this evening. Damaging winds with gusts of 60 to 65 mph are likely across all of the Upper Mississippi River Valley tonight. In addition, a line of severe thunderstorms will develop along a very fast moving cold front early this evening. This line of thunderstorms could contain gusts in excess of 80 mph and some embedded tornadoes across southern and eastern Minnesota into western Wisconsin. MNZ051>053-061-WIZ014>016-151815- /O.NEW.KMPX.FG.Y.0013.211215T1200Z-211215T1800Z/ /O.EXT.KMPX.HW.W.0001.211216T0300Z-211216T1200Z/ Sherburne-Isanti-Chisago-Anoka-Polk-Barron-Rusk- Including the cities of Elk River, Cambridge, Center City, Blaine, Osceola, Rice Lake, and Ladysmith 334 AM CST Wed Dec 15 2021 ...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY... ...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM CST THURSDAY... * WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. For the Dense Fog Advisory, visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog. * WHERE...In Wisconsin, Polk, Barron and Rusk Counties. In Minnesota, Sherburne, Isanti, Chisago and Anoka Counties. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, from 9 PM this evening to 6 AM CST Thursday. For the Dense Fog Advisory, until noon CST today. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Hazardous driving conditions due to low visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Widespread wind damage may also occur with a line of thunderstorms early this evening. Some wind gusts may exceed 80 mph. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you. && $$ MNZ044-045-049-050-151815- /O.NEW.KMPX.FG.Y.0013.211215T1200Z-211215T1800Z/ /O.EXT.KMPX.HW.W.0001.211216T0300Z-211216T1200Z/ Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Stearns-Benton- Including the cities of Princeton, Mora, St Cloud, and Sauk Rapids 334 AM CST Wed Dec 15 2021 ...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY... ...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM CST THURSDAY... * WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. For the Dense Fog Advisory, visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog. * WHERE...Mille Lacs, Kanabec, Stearns and Benton Counties. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, from 9 PM this evening to 6 AM CST Thursday. For the Dense Fog Advisory, until noon CST today. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Hazardous driving conditions due to low visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you. && $$ MNZ042-043-151815- /O.NEW.KMPX.FG.Y.0013.211215T1200Z-211215T2100Z/ /O.EXT.KMPX.HW.W.0001.211216T0300Z-211216T1200Z/ Todd-Morrison- Including the cities of Long Prairie and Little Falls 334 AM CST Wed Dec 15 2021 ...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CST THIS AFTERNOON... ...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM CST THURSDAY... * WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. For the Dense Fog Advisory, visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog. * WHERE...Todd and Morrison Counties. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, from 9 PM this evening to 6 AM CST Thursday. For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 3 PM CST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Hazardous driving conditions due to low visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you. && $$ MNZ082>085-091>093-151815- /O.NEW.KMPX.FG.Y.0013.211215T0934Z-211215T1500Z/ /O.CON.KMPX.HW.W.0001.211216T0000Z-211216T1200Z/ Watonwan-Blue Earth-Waseca-Steele-Martin-Faribault-Freeborn- Including the cities of St James, Mankato, Waseca, Owatonna, Fairmont, Blue Earth, and Albert Lea 334 AM CST Wed Dec 15 2021 ...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST THIS MORNING... ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM CST THURSDAY... * WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. For the Dense Fog Advisory, visibility less than one mile in dense fog. * WHERE...Watonwan, Blue Earth, Waseca, Steele, Martin, Faribault and Freeborn Counties. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, from 6 PM this evening to 6 AM CST Thursday. For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 9 AM CST this morning. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Hazardous driving conditions due to low visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Widespread wind damage may also occur with a line of thunderstorms early this evening. Some wind gusts may exceed 80 mph. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you. && $$ MNZ058>060-062-063-065-066-068-WIZ023>028-151815- /O.NEW.KMPX.FG.Y.0013.211215T1200Z-211215T1800Z/ /O.CON.KMPX.HW.W.0001.211216T0300Z-211216T1200Z/ Meeker-Wright-Hennepin-Ramsey-Washington-Renville-McLeod-Carver- St. Croix-Pierce-Dunn-Pepin-Chippewa-Eau Claire- Including the cities of Litchfield, Monticello, Minneapolis, St Paul, Stillwater, Olivia, Hutchinson, Chanhassen, Chaska, Victoria, Hudson, River Falls, Menomonie, Durand, Chippewa Falls, and Eau Claire 334 AM CST Wed Dec 15 2021 ...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY... ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM CST THURSDAY... * WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. For the Dense Fog Advisory, visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog. * WHERE...Portions of west central Wisconsin and central and east central Minnesota. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, from 9 PM this evening to 6 AM CST Thursday. For the Dense Fog Advisory, until noon CST today. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Hazardous driving conditions due to low visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Widespread wind damage may also occur with a line of thunderstorms early this evening. Some wind gusts may exceed 80 mph. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you. && $$ MNZ067-069-070-073>078-151815- /O.NEW.KMPX.FG.Y.0013.211215T0934Z-211215T1500Z/ /O.CON.KMPX.HW.W.0001.211216T0300Z-211216T1200Z/ Sibley-Scott-Dakota-Redwood-Brown-Nicollet-Le Sueur-Rice-Goodhue- Including the cities of Gaylord, Shakopee, Hastings, Redwood Falls, New Ulm, St Peter, Le Sueur, Faribault, and Red Wing 334 AM CST Wed Dec 15 2021 ...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST THIS MORNING... ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM CST THURSDAY... * WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. For the Dense Fog Advisory, visibility one quarter to one half mile in dense fog. * WHERE...Sibley, Scott, Dakota, Redwood, Brown, Nicollet, Le Sueur, Rice and Goodhue Counties. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, from 9 PM this evening to 6 AM CST Thursday. For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 9 AM CST this morning. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Hazardous driving conditions due to low visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Widespread wind damage may also occur with a line of thunderstorms early this evening. Some wind gusts may exceed 80 mph. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you. && $$ MNZ041-047-048-151815- /O.NEW.KMPX.FG.Y.0013.211215T1200Z-211215T2100Z/ /O.CON.KMPX.HW.W.0001.211216T0300Z-211216T1200Z/ Douglas-Stevens-Pope- Including the cities of Alexandria, Morris, and Glenwood 334 AM CST Wed Dec 15 2021 ...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CST THIS AFTERNOON... ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM CST THURSDAY... * WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. For the Dense Fog Advisory, visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog. * WHERE...Douglas, Stevens and Pope Counties. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, from 9 PM this evening to 6 AM CST Thursday. For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 3 PM CST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Hazardous driving conditions due to low visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you. && $$ MNZ054>057-064-151815- /O.NEW.KMPX.FG.Y.0013.211215T1200Z-211215T1800Z/ /O.CON.KMPX.HW.W.0001.211216T0300Z-211216T1200Z/ Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-Kandiyohi-Yellow Medicine- Including the cities of Madison, Benson, Montevideo, Willmar, and Granite Falls 334 AM CST Wed Dec 15 2021 ...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY... ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM CST THURSDAY... * WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. For the Dense Fog Advisory, visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog. * WHERE...Lac Qui Parle, Swift, Chippewa, Kandiyohi and Yellow Medicine Counties. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, from 9 PM this evening to 6 AM CST Thursday. For the Dense Fog Advisory, until noon CST today. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Hazardous driving conditions due to low visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you. && $$ Borghoff
349 WWUS73 KMPX 152125 NPWMPX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 325 PM CST Wed Dec 15 2021 MNZ041>043-047-048-161200- /O.EXP.KMPX.FG.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-211215T2100Z/ /O.EXT.KMPX.HW.W.0001.211216T0000Z-211216T1200Z/ Douglas-Todd-Morrison-Stevens-Pope- Including the cities of Alexandria, Long Prairie, Little Falls, Morris, and Glenwood 325 PM CST Wed Dec 15 2021 ...DAMAGING WIND EVENT TONIGHT... .A near-record strong low pressure system for December will impact the region this evening through tonight. Damaging winds with gusts of 60 to 65 mph are likely across all of the Upper Mississippi River Valley tonight. In addition, a line of severe thunderstorms will develop along a very fast moving cold front early this evening. This line of thunderstorms could contain of 70 to 80 mph, as well as some embedded tornadoes across southern and eastern Minnesota into western Wisconsin. ...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST THURSDAY... ...DENSE FOG ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED... * WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Douglas, Stevens and Pope Counties. * WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ MNZ044-045-049>070-073>078-WIZ014>016-023>028-161200- /O.EXT.KMPX.HW.W.0001.211216T0000Z-211216T1200Z/ Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Stearns-Benton-Sherburne-Isanti-Chisago- Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-Kandiyohi-Meeker-Wright-Hennepin- Anoka-Ramsey-Washington-Yellow Medicine-Renville-McLeod-Sibley- Carver-Scott-Dakota-Redwood-Brown-Nicollet-Le Sueur-Rice-Goodhue- Polk-Barron-Rusk-St. Croix-Pierce-Dunn-Pepin-Eau Claire- Including the cities of Princeton, Mora, St Cloud, Sauk Rapids, Elk River, Cambridge, Center City, Madison, Benson, Montevideo, Willmar, Litchfield, Monticello, Minneapolis, Blaine, St Paul, Stillwater, Granite Falls, Olivia, Hutchinson, Gaylord, Chanhassen, Chaska, Victoria, Shakopee, Hastings, Redwood Falls, New Ulm, St Peter, Le Sueur, Faribault, Red Wing, Osceola, Rice Lake, Ladysmith, Hudson, River Falls, Menomonie, Durand, Chippewa Falls, and Eau Claire 325 PM CST Wed Dec 15 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST THURSDAY... * WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. For the Dense Fog Advisory, visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog. * WHERE...Mille Lacs, Kanabec, Stearns and Benton Counties. * WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Hazardous driving conditions due to low visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Widespread wind damage may also occur with a line of thunderstorms early this evening. Wind gusts up to 70-80 mph are possible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you. && $$ MNZ082>085-091>093-161200- /O.CON.KMPX.HW.W.0001.211216T0000Z-211216T1200Z/ Watonwan-Blue Earth-Waseca-Steele-Martin-Faribault-Freeborn- Including the cities of St James, Mankato, Waseca, Owatonna, Fairmont, Blue Earth, and Albert Lea 325 PM CST Wed Dec 15 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST THURSDAY... * WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. For the Dense Fog Advisory, visibility less than one mile in dense fog. * WHERE...Watonwan, Blue Earth, Waseca, Steele, Martin, Faribault and Freeborn Counties. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, from 6 PM this evening to 6 AM CST Thursday. For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 9 AM CST this morning. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Hazardous driving conditions due to low visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Widespread wind damage may also occur with a line of thunderstorms early this evening. Wind gusts up to 70-80 mph are possible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you. && $$
914 WWUS73 KMPX 160445 NPWMPX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 1045 PM CST Wed Dec 15 2021 MNZ041>045-047>070-073>078-082>085-091>093-WIZ014>016-023>028- 161200- /O.CON.KMPX.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-211216T1200Z/ Douglas-Todd-Morrison-Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Stevens-Pope-Stearns- Benton-Sherburne-Isanti-Chisago-Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa- Kandiyohi-Meeker-Wright-Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-Washington- Yellow Medicine-Renville-McLeod-Sibley-Carver-Scott-Dakota- Redwood-Brown-Nicollet-Le Sueur-Rice-Goodhue-Watonwan-Blue Earth- Waseca-Steele-Martin-Faribault-Freeborn-Polk-Barron-Rusk- St. Croix-Pierce-Dunn-Pepin-Eau Claire- Including the cities of Alexandria, Long Prairie, Little Falls, Princeton, Mora, Morris, Glenwood, St Cloud, Sauk Rapids, Elk River, Cambridge, Center City, Madison, Benson, Montevideo, Willmar, Litchfield, Monticello, Minneapolis, Blaine, St Paul, Stillwater, Granite Falls, Olivia, Hutchinson, Gaylord, Chanhassen, Chaska, Victoria, Shakopee, Hastings, Redwood Falls, New Ulm, St Peter, Le Sueur, Faribault, Red Wing, St James, Mankato, Waseca, Owatonna, Fairmont, Blue Earth, Albert Lea, Osceola, Rice Lake, Ladysmith, Hudson, River Falls, Menomonie, Durand, Chippewa Falls, and Eau Claire 1045 PM CST Wed Dec 15 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST THURSDAY... * WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Wisconsin and central, east central, south central, southeast, southwest and west central Minnesota. * WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ Borghoff
420 WWUS73 KMPX 160539 NPWMPX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 1139 PM CST Wed Dec 15 2021 ...EXTREME WIND GUSTS ONGOING ACROSS SOUTHERN MINNESOTA... .Several wind gusts greater than 70 mph have occurred over the past hour across southern Minnesota. Redwood Falls recorded a 78 mph gust at 1130 PM. These extreme gusts will build north over the next few hours before weakening late tonight. Extensive damage may result from these gusts. MNZ041>045-047>070-073>078-082>085-091>093-WIZ014>016-023>028- 161200- /O.CON.KMPX.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-211216T1200Z/ Douglas-Todd-Morrison-Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Stevens-Pope-Stearns- Benton-Sherburne-Isanti-Chisago-Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa- Kandiyohi-Meeker-Wright-Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-Washington- Yellow Medicine-Renville-McLeod-Sibley-Carver-Scott-Dakota- Redwood-Brown-Nicollet-Le Sueur-Rice-Goodhue-Watonwan-Blue Earth- Waseca-Steele-Martin-Faribault-Freeborn-Polk-Barron-Rusk- St. Croix-Pierce-Dunn-Pepin-Eau Claire- Including the cities of Alexandria, Long Prairie, Little Falls, Princeton, Mora, Morris, Glenwood, St Cloud, Sauk Rapids, Elk River, Cambridge, Center City, Madison, Benson, Montevideo, Willmar, Litchfield, Monticello, Minneapolis, Blaine, St Paul, Stillwater, Granite Falls, Olivia, Hutchinson, Gaylord, Chanhassen, Chaska, Victoria, Shakopee, Hastings, Redwood Falls, New Ulm, St Peter, Le Sueur, Faribault, Red Wing, St James, Mankato, Waseca, Owatonna, Fairmont, Blue Earth, Albert Lea, Osceola, Rice Lake, Ladysmith, Hudson, River Falls, Menomonie, Durand, Chippewa Falls, and Eau Claire 1139 PM CST Wed Dec 15 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST THURSDAY... * WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts of at least 65 mph possible. Higher gusts of 75 to 80 mph are occurring across southern Minnesota. Redwood Falls reported a 78 mph gust at 1130 PM! * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Wisconsin and central, east central, south central, southeast, southwest and west central Minnesota. * WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ Borghoff
491 WWUS73 KMPX 160907 NPWMPX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 307 AM CST Thu Dec 16 2021 MNZ041>045-047>070-073>078-082>085-091>093-WIZ014>016-023>028- 161200- /O.CON.KMPX.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-211216T1200Z/ Douglas-Todd-Morrison-Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Stevens-Pope-Stearns- Benton-Sherburne-Isanti-Chisago-Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa- Kandiyohi-Meeker-Wright-Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-Washington- Yellow Medicine-Renville-McLeod-Sibley-Carver-Scott-Dakota- Redwood-Brown-Nicollet-Le Sueur-Rice-Goodhue-Watonwan-Blue Earth- Waseca-Steele-Martin-Faribault-Freeborn-Polk-Barron-Rusk- St. Croix-Pierce-Dunn-Pepin-Eau Claire- Including the cities of Alexandria, Long Prairie, Little Falls, Princeton, Mora, Morris, Glenwood, St Cloud, Sauk Rapids, Elk River, Cambridge, Center City, Madison, Benson, Montevideo, Willmar, Litchfield, Monticello, Minneapolis, Blaine, St Paul, Stillwater, Granite Falls, Olivia, Hutchinson, Gaylord, Chanhassen, Chaska, Victoria, Shakopee, Hastings, Redwood Falls, New Ulm, St Peter, Le Sueur, Faribault, Red Wing, St James, Mankato, Waseca, Owatonna, Fairmont, Blue Earth, Albert Lea, Osceola, Rice Lake, Ladysmith, Hudson, River Falls, Menomonie, Durand, Chippewa Falls, and Eau Claire 307 AM CST Thu Dec 16 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST EARLY THIS MORNING... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Wisconsin and central, east central, south central, southeast, southwest and west central Minnesota. * WHEN...Until 6 AM CST early this morning. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ Borghoff
292 WWUS73 KMPX 161150 NPWMPX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 550 AM CST Thu Dec 16 2021 MNZ041>045-047>070-073>078-082>085-091>093-WIZ014>016-023>028- 161300- /O.EXP.KMPX.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-211216T1200Z/ Douglas-Todd-Morrison-Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Stevens-Pope-Stearns- Benton-Sherburne-Isanti-Chisago-Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa- Kandiyohi-Meeker-Wright-Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-Washington- Yellow Medicine-Renville-McLeod-Sibley-Carver-Scott-Dakota- Redwood-Brown-Nicollet-Le Sueur-Rice-Goodhue-Watonwan-Blue Earth- Waseca-Steele-Martin-Faribault-Freeborn-Polk-Barron-Rusk- St. Croix-Pierce-Dunn-Pepin-Eau Claire- Including the cities of Alexandria, Long Prairie, Little Falls, Princeton, Mora, Morris, Glenwood, St Cloud, Sauk Rapids, Elk River, Cambridge, Center City, Madison, Benson, Montevideo, Willmar, Litchfield, Monticello, Minneapolis, Blaine, St Paul, Stillwater, Granite Falls, Olivia, Hutchinson, Gaylord, Chanhassen, Chaska, Victoria, Shakopee, Hastings, Redwood Falls, New Ulm, St Peter, Le Sueur, Faribault, Red Wing, St James, Mankato, Waseca, Owatonna, Fairmont, Blue Earth, Albert Lea, Osceola, Rice Lake, Ladysmith, Hudson, River Falls, Menomonie, Durand, Chippewa Falls, and Eau Claire 550 AM CST Thu Dec 16 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 6 AM CST EARLY THIS MORNING... A few gusts around 45 mph are still possible early this morning, but winds will subside gradually through the day. $$ Borghoff
The office that day
Everything else NWS Twin Cities, MN issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 14, 3:27 AM CST | High Wind Watch | MPX | Chippewa, Dunn, Eau Claire, Pepin | 13 hr |
| Dec 14, 3:27 AM CST | Wind Advisory | MPX | Barron, Pierce, Polk, Rusk, Saint Croix | 24 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; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.