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Wind Advisory 2, NWS Twin Cities, MN

March 10, 202113 counties in Minnesota; 8 counties in Wisconsin

NWS Twin Cities, MN issued this wind advisory at Mar 10, 2021, 3:40 AM CST for 13 counties in Minnesota; 8 counties in Wisconsin. It took effect at Mar 10, 2021, 5:00 PM CST. It was in force for 10 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Mar 10, 2021, 3:40 AM CST (09:40 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 10, 2021, 5:00 PM CST
Expired
Mar 11, 2021, 3:00 AM CST
In force
10 hr
Issued by
NWS Twin Cities, MN
All 21 counties

Blue Earth County, MN, Dakota County, MN, Faribault County, MN, Freeborn County, MN, Goodhue County, MN, Le Sueur County, MN, Martin County, MN, Rice County, MN, Scott County, MN, Steele County, MN, Waseca County, MN, Washington County, MN, Watonwan County, MN, Barron County, WI, Chippewa County, WI, Dunn County, WI, Eau Claire County, WI, Pepin County, WI, Pierce County, WI, Rusk County, WI, Saint Croix County, WI

The radar

The Minneapolis radar (KMPX), 65 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 09:39 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

Minneapolis, MN (KMPX), launched 00:00Z, 9.7 hours before the alert went out and 67 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, Minneapolis, MN at 00:00Z on 2021-03-10Temperature 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, Minneapolis, MN at 00:00Z on 2021-03-10The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 266 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
1284 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
41 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
266 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
395 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

221 
WWUS73 KMPX 100940
NPWMPX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
340 AM CST Wed Mar 10 2021

MNZ076-077-082>085-091>093-101900-
/O.NEW.KMPX.WI.Y.0002.210310T2300Z-210311T0600Z/
Le Sueur-Rice-Watonwan-Blue Earth-Waseca-Steele-Martin-Faribault-
Freeborn-
Including the cities of Le Sueur, Faribault, St James, Mankato, 
Waseca, Owatonna, Fairmont, Blue Earth, and Albert Lea
340 AM CST Wed Mar 10 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO MIDNIGHT
CST TONIGHT...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Le Sueur, Rice, Watonwan, Blue Earth, Waseca, Steele, 
  Martin, Faribault and Freeborn Counties.

* WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to midnight CST tonight.

* 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.

&&

$$

MNZ063-069-070-078-WIZ015-016-023>028-101900-
/O.NEW.KMPX.WI.Y.0002.210311T0100Z-210311T0900Z/
Washington-Scott-Dakota-Goodhue-Barron-Rusk-St. Croix-Pierce-Dunn-
Pepin-Chippewa-Eau Claire-
Including the cities of Stillwater, Shakopee, Hastings, Red Wing,
Rice Lake, Ladysmith, Hudson, River Falls, Menomonie, Durand, 
Chippewa Falls, and Eau Claire
340 AM CST Wed Mar 10 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 3 AM CST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Wisconsin and 
  east central and southeast Minnesota.

* WHEN...From 7 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
4 follow-up statements
170 
WWUS73 KMPX 101810
NPWMPX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
1210 PM CST Wed Mar 10 2021

MNZ076-077-082>085-091>093-110215-
/O.CON.KMPX.WI.Y.0002.210310T2300Z-210311T0600Z/
Le Sueur-Rice-Watonwan-Blue Earth-Waseca-Steele-Martin-Faribault-
Freeborn-
Including the cities of Le Sueur, Faribault, St James, Mankato, 
Waseca, Owatonna, Fairmont, Blue Earth, and Albert Lea
1210 PM CST Wed Mar 10 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT...

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

* WHERE...Le Sueur, Faribault, Blue Earth, Waseca, Martin, 
  Steele, Freeborn, Rice and Watonwan Counties.

* WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to midnight CST tonight.

* 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.

&&

$$

MNZ063-069-070-078-WIZ015-016-023>028-110215-
/O.CON.KMPX.WI.Y.0002.210311T0100Z-210311T0900Z/
Washington-Scott-Dakota-Goodhue-Barron-Rusk-St. Croix-Pierce-Dunn-
Pepin-Chippewa-Eau Claire-
Including the cities of Stillwater, Shakopee, Hastings, Red Wing,
Rice Lake, Ladysmith, Hudson, River Falls, Menomonie, Durand, 
Chippewa Falls, and Eau Claire
1210 PM CST Wed Mar 10 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 3 AM
CST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Wisconsin and 
  east central and southeast Minnesota.

* WHEN...From 7 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.

&&

$$
813 
WWUS73 KMPX 102302
NPWMPX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
502 PM CST Wed Mar 10 2021

MNZ076-077-082>085-091>093-110600-
/O.CON.KMPX.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210311T0600Z/
Le Sueur-Rice-Watonwan-Blue Earth-Waseca-Steele-Martin-Faribault-
Freeborn-
Including the cities of Le Sueur, Faribault, St James, Mankato, 
Waseca, Owatonna, Fairmont, Blue Earth, and Albert Lea
502 PM CST Wed Mar 10 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT...

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

* WHERE...Le Sueur, Faribault, Blue Earth, Waseca, Martin, 
  Steele, Freeborn, Rice and Watonwan Counties.

* WHEN...Until midnight CST tonight.

* 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.

&&

$$

MNZ063-069-070-078-WIZ015-016-023>028-110900-
/O.CON.KMPX.WI.Y.0002.210311T0100Z-210311T0900Z/
Washington-Scott-Dakota-Goodhue-Barron-Rusk-St. Croix-Pierce-Dunn-
Pepin-Chippewa-Eau Claire-
Including the cities of Stillwater, Shakopee, Hastings, Red Wing,
Rice Lake, Ladysmith, Hudson, River Falls, Menomonie, Durand, 
Chippewa Falls, and Eau Claire
502 PM CST Wed Mar 10 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM CST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Wisconsin and 
  east central and southeast Minnesota.

* WHEN...Until 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.

&&

$$
001 
WWUS73 KMPX 110216
NPWMPX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
816 PM CST Wed Mar 10 2021

MNZ076-077-082>085-091>093-110600-
/O.CON.KMPX.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210311T0600Z/
Le Sueur-Rice-Watonwan-Blue Earth-Waseca-Steele-Martin-Faribault-
Freeborn-
Including the cities of Le Sueur, Faribault, St James, Mankato, 
Waseca, Owatonna, Fairmont, Blue Earth, and Albert Lea
816 PM CST Wed Mar 10 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT...

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

* WHERE...Le Sueur, Faribault, Blue Earth, Waseca, Martin, 
  Steele, Freeborn, Rice and Watonwan Counties.

* WHEN...Until midnight CST tonight.

* 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.

&&

$$

MNZ063-069-070-078-WIZ015-016-023>028-110900-
/O.CON.KMPX.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210311T0900Z/
Washington-Scott-Dakota-Goodhue-Barron-Rusk-St. Croix-Pierce-Dunn-
Pepin-Chippewa-Eau Claire-
Including the cities of Stillwater, Shakopee, Hastings, Red Wing,
Rice Lake, Ladysmith, Hudson, River Falls, Menomonie, Durand, 
Chippewa Falls, and Eau Claire
816 PM CST Wed Mar 10 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM CST THURSDAY...

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

* WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Wisconsin and 
  east central and southeast Minnesota.

* WHEN...Until 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.

&&

$$
200 
WWUS73 KMPX 110900
NPWMPX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
300 AM CST Thu Mar 11 2021

MNZ063-069-070-078-WIZ015-016-023>028-111000-
/O.EXP.KMPX.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210311T0900Z/
Washington-Scott-Dakota-Goodhue-Barron-Rusk-St. Croix-Pierce-Dunn-
Pepin-Chippewa-Eau Claire-
Including the cities of Stillwater, Shakopee, Hastings, Red Wing,
Rice Lake, Ladysmith, Hudson, River Falls, Menomonie, Durand, 
Chippewa Falls, and Eau Claire
300 AM CST Thu Mar 11 2021

...WIND ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...


$$

The office that day

Everything else NWS Twin Cities, MN issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 10, 3:39 AM CSTWinter Weather AdvisoryMPXChippewa, Douglas, Lac qui Parle, Morrison, Pope, Stearns and 3 more20 hr
Mar 10, 12:06 PM CSTWinter Storm WarningMPXDouglas, Pope, Stevens, Todd12 hr
Mar 10, 4:03 PM CSTSpecial Weather StatementMPXLe Sueur27 min
Mar 10, 4:13 PM CSTTornado WarningMPXDakota, Rice, Scott14 min
Mar 10, 4:23 PM CSTTornado WarningMPXLe Sueur, Rice, Waseca26 min
Mar 10, 4:36 PM CSTTornado WarningMPXDakota, Rice, Scott24 min
Mar 10, 4:47 PM CSTTornado WarningMPXDakota, Rice28 min
Mar 10, 4:54 PM CSTSpecial Weather StatementMPXMcLeod36 min
Mar 10, 5:15 PM CSTTornado WarningMPXDakota, Rice30 min
Mar 10, 5:27 PM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMPXDakota, Ramsey, Washington29 min
Mar 10, 5:56 PM CSTSpecial Weather StatementMPXSaint Croix34 min

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.