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Wind Chill Advisory 4, NWS Twin Cities, MN

February 9, 20217 counties in Wisconsin; 13 counties in Minnesota

NWS Twin Cities, MN issued this wind chill advisory at Feb 9, 2021, 1:57 PM CST for 7 counties in Wisconsin; 13 counties in Minnesota. It took effect at Feb 9, 2021, 9:00 PM CST. It was in force for 13 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Feb 9, 2021, 1:57 PM CST (19:57 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 9, 2021, 9:00 PM CST
Expired
Feb 10, 2021, 10:05 AM CST
In force
13 hr
Issued by
NWS Twin Cities, MN

Counties Benton County, MN, Chippewa County, MN, Chisago County, MN, Isanti County, MN, Kanabec County, MN, Kandiyohi County, MN, Lac qui Parle County, MN, Meeker County, MN, Mille Lacs County, MN, Sherburne County, MN, Stearns County, MN, Swift County, MN, Yellow Medicine County, MN, Barron County, WI, Chippewa County, WI, Dunn County, WI, Eau Claire County, WI, Polk County, WI, Rusk County, WI, Saint Croix County, WI

The radar

The Minneapolis radar (KMPX), 51 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:02 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 12:00Z, 8.0 hours before the alert went out and 51 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 12:00Z on 2021-02-09Temperature 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 12:00Z on 2021-02-09The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 90 square meters per square second.1939587897117Sfc1 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
726 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
95 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
90 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
191 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

326 
WWUS43 KMPX 091957
WSWMPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
157 PM CST Tue Feb 9 2021

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY TONIGHT AND WEDNESDAY MORNING FOR WEST 
CENTRAL AND CENTRAL MN AND WEST CENTRAL WI...

.A Wind Chill Advisory is in effect again tonight for much of west
central and central Minnesota, into parts of west central
Wisconsin, where wind chills from 20 below to 30 below will be
common through Wednesday morning. Additional Advisories and 
potentially Warnings are expected Thursday through the weekend as 
a reinforcing shot of Arctic air plunges into the region.

MNZ044-045-049-050-052-053-WIZ014>016-100600-
/O.NEW.KMPX.WC.Y.0004.210210T0300Z-210210T1800Z/
Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Stearns-Benton-Isanti-Chisago-Polk-Barron-Rusk-
Including the cities of Princeton, Mora, St Cloud, Sauk Rapids, 
Cambridge, Center City, Osceola, Rice Lake, and Ladysmith
157 PM CST Tue Feb 9 2021

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON
CST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 
  30 below zero.

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

* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to noon CST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills could cause frostbite on 
  exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves. 

&&

$$

WIZ023-025-027-028-100600-
/O.NEW.KMPX.WC.Y.0004.210210T0300Z-210210T1600Z/
St. Croix-Dunn-Chippewa-Eau Claire-
Including the cities of Hudson, Menomonie, Chippewa Falls, 
and Eau Claire
157 PM CST Tue Feb 9 2021

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM
CST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 
  25 below zero.

* WHERE...St. Croix, Dunn, Chippewa and Eau Claire Counties.

* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 10 AM CST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills could cause frostbite on 
  exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves. 

&&

$$

MNZ051-054>058-064-100600-
/O.NEW.KMPX.WC.Y.0004.210210T0600Z-210210T1700Z/
Sherburne-Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-Kandiyohi-Meeker-
Yellow Medicine-
Including the cities of Elk River, Madison, Benson, Montevideo, 
Willmar, Litchfield, and Granite Falls
157 PM CST Tue Feb 9 2021

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 11 AM
CST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 
  25 below zero.

* WHERE...Portions of central and west central Minnesota.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 11 AM CST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills could cause frostbite on 
  exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves. 

&&

$$

MNZ041>043-047-048-100600-
/O.EXT.KMPX.WC.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-210210T1800Z/
Douglas-Todd-Morrison-Stevens-Pope-
Including the cities of Alexandria, Long Prairie, Little Falls, 
Morris, and Glenwood
157 PM CST Tue Feb 9 2021

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills. Wind chills of 25 below to 30 
  below zero.

* WHERE...Portions of central and west central Minnesota.

* WHEN...Until noon CST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause 
  frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves. 

&&

$$
3 follow-up statements
242 
WWUS43 KMPX 100331
WSWMPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
931 PM CST Tue Feb 9 2021

...VERY COLD WIND CHILLS INTO WEDNESDAY MORNING...

.A Wind Chill Advisory is in effect again tonight for much of
west central and central Minnesota, into parts of west central
Wisconsin, where wind chills from 20 below to 30 below will be
common through Wednesday morning. Additional advisories and 
potentially warnings are expected Thursday through the weekend as
a reinforcing shot of Arctic air plunges into the region.

MNZ041>043-047-048-101145-
/O.CON.KMPX.WC.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-210210T1800Z/
Douglas-Todd-Morrison-Stevens-Pope-
Including the cities of Alexandria, Long Prairie, Little Falls, 
Morris, and Glenwood
931 PM CST Tue Feb 9 2021

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 30 below 
  zero.

* WHERE...Douglas, Morrison, Todd, Stevens and Pope Counties.

* WHEN...Until noon CST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills could cause frostbite on 
  exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves. 

&&

$$

MNZ044-045-049-050-052-053-WIZ014>016-101145-
/O.CON.KMPX.WC.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-210210T1800Z/
Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Stearns-Benton-Isanti-Chisago-Polk-Barron-Rusk-
Including the cities of Princeton, Mora, St Cloud, Sauk Rapids, 
Cambridge, Center City, Osceola, Rice Lake, and Ladysmith
931 PM CST Tue Feb 9 2021

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 25 below 
  zero.

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

* WHEN...Until noon CST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills could cause frostbite on 
  exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves. 

&&

$$

WIZ023-025-027-028-101145-
/O.CON.KMPX.WC.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-210210T1600Z/
St. Croix-Dunn-Chippewa-Eau Claire-
Including the cities of Hudson, Menomonie, Chippewa Falls, 
and Eau Claire
931 PM CST Tue Feb 9 2021

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 20 below 
  zero.

* WHERE...St. Croix, Chippewa, Dunn and Eau Claire Counties.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM CST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills could cause frostbite on 
  exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves. 

&&

$$

MNZ051-054>058-064-101145-
/O.CON.KMPX.WC.Y.0004.210210T0600Z-210210T1700Z/
Sherburne-Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-Kandiyohi-Meeker-
Yellow Medicine-
Including the cities of Elk River, Madison, Benson, Montevideo, 
Willmar, Litchfield, and Granite Falls
931 PM CST Tue Feb 9 2021

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM CST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 
  25 below zero.

* WHERE...Portions of central and west central Minnesota.

* WHEN...Until 11 AM CST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills could cause frostbite on 
  exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves. 

&&

$$

Borghoff
489 
WWUS43 KMPX 100943
WSWMPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
343 AM CST Wed Feb 10 2021

...VERY COLD WIND CHILLS THIS MORNING...

.A Wind Chill Advisory is in effect this morning for parts of
central and west central MN and western WI where wind chills from
20 below to 30 below are occurring. Additional advisories and 
potentially warnings are expected Thursday through the weekend as 
a reinforcing shot of Arctic air plunges into the region.

MNZ041>043-047-048-101745-
/O.CON.KMPX.WC.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-210210T1800Z/
Douglas-Todd-Morrison-Stevens-Pope-
Including the cities of Alexandria, Long Prairie, Little Falls, 
Morris, and Glenwood
343 AM CST Wed Feb 10 2021

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 30 below 
  zero. 

* WHERE...Douglas, Morrison, Todd, Stevens and Pope Counties.

* WHEN...Until noon CST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills could cause frostbite on 
  exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves.

&&

$$

MNZ044-045-049-050-052-053-WIZ014>016-101745-
/O.CON.KMPX.WC.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-210210T1800Z/
Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Stearns-Benton-Isanti-Chisago-Polk-Barron-Rusk-
Including the cities of Princeton, Mora, St Cloud, Sauk Rapids, 
Cambridge, Center City, Osceola, Rice Lake, and Ladysmith
343 AM CST Wed Feb 10 2021

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 25 below 
  zero. 

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

* WHEN...Until noon CST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills could cause frostbite on 
  exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves.

&&

$$

MNZ051-054>058-064-101700-
/O.CON.KMPX.WC.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-210210T1700Z/
Sherburne-Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-Kandiyohi-Meeker-
Yellow Medicine-
Including the cities of Elk River, Madison, Benson, Montevideo, 
Willmar, Litchfield, and Granite Falls
343 AM CST Wed Feb 10 2021

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM CST THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 
  25 below zero. 

* WHERE...Portions of central and west central Minnesota.

* WHEN...Until 11 AM CST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills could cause frostbite on 
  exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves.

&&

$$

WIZ023-025-027-028-101600-
/O.CON.KMPX.WC.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-210210T1600Z/
St. Croix-Dunn-Chippewa-Eau Claire-
Including the cities of Hudson, Menomonie, Chippewa Falls, 
and Eau Claire
343 AM CST Wed Feb 10 2021

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CST THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 25 below 
  zero. 

* WHERE...St. Croix, Chippewa, Dunn and Eau Claire Counties.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM CST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills could cause frostbite on 
  exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves.

&&

$$
627 
WWUS43 KMPX 101605
WSWMPX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
1005 AM CST Wed Feb 10 2021

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY HAS ENDED BUT WILL DANGEROUSLY COLD WIND 
CHILLS WILL RETURN LATER TONIGHT AND LAST THROUGH THE WEEKEND...

.The wind chill advisory has ended for today as the sun comes out 
and temperatures moderate a little today. However dangerously cold 
wind chills will return later tonight and last through the weekend. 
The coldest will be Saturday night into Sunday morning.

MNZ041>043-047-048-101715-
/O.CAN.KMPX.WC.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-210210T1800Z/
Douglas-Todd-Morrison-Stevens-Pope-
Including the cities of Alexandria, Long Prairie, Little Falls, 
Morris, and Glenwood
1005 AM CST Wed Feb 10 2021

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

The wind chill advisory has ended for today as the sun comes out and 
temperatures moderate a little today. However dangerously cold wind 
chills will return later tonight and last through the weekend. The 
coldest will be Saturday night into Sunday morning.

$$

MNZ044-045-049-050-052-053-WIZ014>016-101715-
/O.CAN.KMPX.WC.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-210210T1800Z/
Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Stearns-Benton-Isanti-Chisago-Polk-Barron-Rusk-
Including the cities of Princeton, Mora, St Cloud, Sauk Rapids, 
Cambridge, Center City, Osceola, Rice Lake, and Ladysmith
1005 AM CST Wed Feb 10 2021

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

The wind chill advisory has ended for today as the sun comes out and 
temperatures moderate a little today. However dangerously cold wind 
chills will return later tonight and last through the weekend. The 
coldest will be Saturday night into Sunday morning.

$$

MNZ051-054>058-064-101715-
/O.CAN.KMPX.WC.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-210210T1700Z/
Sherburne-Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-Kandiyohi-Meeker-
Yellow Medicine-
Including the cities of Elk River, Madison, Benson, Montevideo, 
Willmar, Litchfield, and Granite Falls
1005 AM CST Wed Feb 10 2021

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

The wind chill advisory has ended for today as the sun comes out and 
temperatures moderate a little today. However dangerously cold wind 
chills will return later tonight and last through the weekend. The 
coldest will be Saturday night into Sunday morning.

$$

WIZ023-025-027-028-101715-
/O.EXP.KMPX.WC.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-210210T1600Z/
St. Croix-Dunn-Chippewa-Eau Claire-
Including the cities of Hudson, Menomonie, Chippewa Falls, 
and Eau Claire
1005 AM CST Wed Feb 10 2021

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

The wind chill advisory has ended for today as the sun comes out and 
temperatures moderate a little today. However dangerously cold wind 
chills will return later tonight and last through the weekend. The 
coldest will be Saturday night into Sunday morning.

$$

jrb

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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.