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Wind Advisory 6, NWS Missoula, MT

August 1, 20216 counties in Montana; Clearwater County, Idaho County, Idaho

NWS Missoula, MT issued this wind advisory at Aug 1, 2021, 8:16 AM MDT for 6 counties in Montana; Clearwater County, Idaho County, Idaho. It took effect at Aug 1, 2021, 2:00 PM MDT. It was in force for 9 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Aug 1, 2021, 8:16 AM MDT (14:16 UTC)
In effect from
Aug 1, 2021, 2:00 PM MDT
Expired
Aug 1, 2021, 10:49 PM MDT
In force
9 hr
Issued by
NWS Missoula, MT

Counties Clearwater County, ID, Idaho County, ID, Flathead County, MT, Lake County, MT, Lincoln County, MT, Mineral County, MT, Missoula County, MT, Sanders County, MT

The radar

The Missoula radar (KMSX), 74 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 14:17 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

Spokane, WA (KOTX), launched 12:00Z, 2.3 hours before the alert went out and 123 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, Spokane, WA at 12:00Z on 2021-08-01Temperature 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, Spokane, WA at 12:00Z on 2021-08-01The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 39 square meters per square second.193958Sfc1 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
2118 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
16 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
39 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
51 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

067 
WWUS75 KMSO 011416
NPWMSO

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Missoula MT
816 AM MDT Sun Aug 1 2021

MTZ001-020500-
/O.NEW.KMSO.WI.Y.0006.210801T2300Z-210802T0500Z/
Kootenai/Cabinet Region-
816 AM MDT Sun Aug 1 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 11 PM MDT
THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...South to east winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 45 mph
  expected. Showers and thunderstorms will develop by this evening
  and will likely contain strong gusty winds. The winds may last
  from a few minutes up to an hour then subside.

* WHERE...Highway 2 Kalispell to Libby, Highway 37 Eureka to 
  Libby, Highway 56 Bull Lake Road, and Highway 93 Eureka to 
  Whitefish.

* WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 11 PM MDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects like tents
  and trampolines. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power
  outages may result. Brief extreme fire growth may occur. A few 
  storms may produce wind gusts over 50 mph. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

MTZ002-020600-
/O.NEW.KMSO.WI.Y.0006.210801T2200Z-210802T0600Z/
West Glacier Region-
816 AM MDT Sun Aug 1 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO MIDNIGHT
MDT TONIGHT...

* WHAT...South to east winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 45 mph
  expected. Showers and thunderstorms will develop by this evening and
  will likely contain strong gusty winds. The winds may last from
  a few minutes up to an hour then subside.

* WHERE...Bad Rock Canyon, Essex, Highway 83 Bigfork to Swan 
  Lake, Marias Pass, and Polebridge.

* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to midnight MDT tonight.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects like tents
  and trampolines. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power
  outages may result. Brief extreme fire growth may occur. A few 
  storms may produce wind gusts over 50 mph. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

MTZ004-020100-
/O.NEW.KMSO.WI.Y.0006.210801T2000Z-210802T0100Z/
Lower Clark Fork Region-
816 AM MDT Sun Aug 1 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 7 PM MDT
THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...South to east winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 45 mph
  expected. Showers and thunderstorms will develop by this
  afternoon and will likely contain strong gusty winds. The winds
  may last from a few minutes up to an hour then subside.

* WHERE...Evaro Hill, Highway 200 Thompson Falls to Plains, 
  Highway 200 Trout Creek to Heron, and I-90 Lookout Pass to 
  Haugan.

* WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 7 PM MDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects like tents
  and trampolines. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power
  outages may result. Brief extreme fire growth may occur. A few 
  storms may produce wind gusts over 50 mph. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

MTZ003-020100-
/O.NEW.KMSO.WI.Y.0006.210801T2000Z-210802T0100Z/
Flathead/Mission Valleys-
816 AM MDT Sun Aug 1 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 7 PM MDT
THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 45 mph expected. 
  Showers and thunderstorms will develop by this afternoon and 
  will likely contain strong gusty winds. The winds may last from 
  a few minutes up to an hour then subside.

* WHERE...Flathead Lake, Flathead Valley, Mission Valley, and 
  Polson.

* WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 7 PM MDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Sudden wind shift on Flathead Lake or Lake Mary Ronan
  could endanger persons using smallcraft with large waves. Gusty
  winds could blow around unsecured objects like tents and 
  trampolines. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power 
  outages may result. Brief extreme fire growth may occur. A few 
  storms may produce wind gusts over 50 mph. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$
3 follow-up statements
604 
WWUS75 KMSO 020047
NPWMSO

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Missoula MT
647 PM MDT Sun Aug 1 2021

MTZ004-020200-
/O.EXP.KMSO.WI.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-210802T0100Z/
Lower Clark Fork Region-
647 PM MDT Sun Aug 1 2021

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



$$

MTZ003-020200-
/O.EXP.KMSO.WI.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-210802T0100Z/
Flathead/Mission Valleys-
647 PM MDT Sun Aug 1 2021

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


$$

IDZ005>007-020200-
/O.EXA.KMSO.WI.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-210802T0100Z/
Northern Clearwater Mountains-Southern Clearwater Mountains-
Orofino/Grangeville Region-
547 PM PDT Sun Aug 1 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...South to east winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 45 mph 
  expected. Showers and thunderstorms will develop by this 
  afternoon and will likely contain strong gusty winds. The 
  winds may last from a few minutes up to an hour then subside.

* WHERE...Elk River, Highway 11 Pierce to Headquarters, Pierce, 
  Dixie, Elk City, Highway 12 Lowell to Lolo Pass, Camas 
  Prairie, Grangeville and vicinity, and Greer Grade.

* WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 7 PM MDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects like 
  tents and trampolines. Tree limbs could be blown down and a 
  few power outages may result. Brief extreme fire growth may 
  occur. A few storms may produce wind gusts over 50 mph.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

MTZ001-020500-
/O.CON.KMSO.WI.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-210802T0500Z/
Kootenai/Cabinet Region-
647 PM MDT Sun Aug 1 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...South to east winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 45 mph 
  expected. Showers and thunderstorms will develop by this 
  evening and will likely contain strong gusty winds. The winds 
  may last from a few minutes up to an hour then subside.

* WHERE...Highway 2 Kalispell to Libby, Highway 37 Eureka to 
  Libby, Highway 56 Bull Lake Road, and Highway 93 Eureka to 
  Whitefish.

* WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 11 PM MDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects like 
  tents and trampolines. Tree limbs could be blown down and a 
  few power outages may result. Brief extreme fire growth may 
  occur. A few storms may produce wind gusts over 50 mph.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

MTZ002-020600-
/O.CON.KMSO.WI.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-210802T0600Z/
West Glacier Region-
647 PM MDT Sun Aug 1 2021

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

* WHAT...South to east winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 45 mph 
  expected. Showers and thunderstorms will develop by this 
  evening and will likely contain strong gusty winds. The winds 
  may last from a few minutes up to an hour then subside.

* WHERE...Bad Rock Canyon, Essex, Highway 83 Bigfork to Swan 
  Lake, Marias Pass, and Polebridge.

* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to midnight MDT tonight.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects like 
  tents and trampolines. Tree limbs could be blown down and a 
  few power outages may result. Brief extreme fire growth may 
  occur. A few storms may produce wind gusts over 50 mph.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$
089 
WWUS75 KMSO 020446
NPWMSO

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Missoula MT
1046 PM MDT Sun Aug 1 2021

MTZ001-020600-
/O.EXP.KMSO.WI.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-210802T0500Z/
Kootenai/Cabinet Region-
1046 PM MDT Sun Aug 1 2021

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 11 PM MDT THIS EVENING...


$$

MTZ002-020600-
/O.CON.KMSO.WI.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-210802T0600Z/
West Glacier Region-
1046 PM MDT Sun Aug 1 2021

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

* WHAT...South to east winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 45 mph 
  expected. Showers and thunderstorms will develop by this 
  evening and will likely contain strong gusty winds. The winds 
  may last from a few minutes up to an hour then subside.

* WHERE...Bad Rock Canyon, Essex, Highway 83 Bigfork to Swan 
  Lake, Marias Pass, and Polebridge.

* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to midnight MDT tonight.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects like 
  tents and trampolines. Tree limbs could be blown down and a 
  few power outages may result. Brief extreme fire growth may 
  occur. A few storms may produce wind gusts over 50 mph.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$
811 
WWUS75 KMSO 020449
NPWMSO

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Missoula MT
1049 PM MDT Sun Aug 1 2021

MTZ002-020600-
/O.CAN.KMSO.WI.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-210802T0600Z/
West Glacier Region-
1049 PM MDT Sun Aug 1 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...



$$

MTZ001-020600-
/O.CAN.KMSO.WI.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-210802T0500Z/
Kootenai/Cabinet Region-
1049 PM MDT Sun Aug 1 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...



$$

The office that day

Everything else NWS Missoula, MT issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Aug 1, 11:33 AM MDTFlash Flood WatchMSODeer Lodge, Granite, Powell, Silver Bow22 hr
Aug 1, 2:45 PM MDTAreal Flood AdvisoryMSOMissoula3 hr
Aug 1, 3:25 PM MDTAreal Flood AdvisoryMSOMineral3 hr
Aug 1, 3:38 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementMSOMineral67 min
Aug 1, 3:48 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementMSOMissoula42 min
Aug 1, 4:04 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementMSOMineral41 min
Aug 1, 4:23 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementMSOLake52 min
Aug 1, 4:41 PM MDTAreal Flood AdvisoryMSOMineral3 hr
Aug 1, 4:45 PM MDTAreal Flood AdvisoryMSOLake3 hr
Aug 1, 5:00 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementMSOMissoula30 min
Aug 1, 5:06 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementMSORavalli39 min
Aug 1, 5:29 PM MDTAreal Flood AdvisoryMSORavalli3 hr
Aug 1, 5:30 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementMSOLake45 min
Aug 1, 5:35 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementMSOLake40 min
Aug 1, 5:42 PM MDTFlash Flood WarningMSORavalli3 hr

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.