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High Wind Warning 2, NWS Des Moines, IA
NWS Des Moines, IA issued this high wind warning at Apr 23, 2022, 10:41 AM CDT for 9 counties in Iowa. It was in force for 8 hr. 7 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
- Apr 23, 2022, 10:41 AM CDT (15:41 UTC)
- Expired
- Apr 23, 2022, 7:00 PM CDT
- In force
- 8 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Des Moines, IA
Counties Audubon County, IA, Calhoun County, IA, Carroll County, IA, Cass County, IA, Crawford County, IA, Emmet County, IA, Palo Alto County, IA, Pocahontas County, IA, Sac County, IA
The radar
The Des Moines radar (KDMX), 117 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 15:41 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 23, 11:20 AM CDT | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 4 Sw Brayton, IA | VEHICLE TIPPED ON SIDE BY HIGH WINDS VIA BROADCAST MEDIA. |
| Apr 23, 11:35 AM CDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 60 | 2 Wnw Atlantic, IA | ATLANTIC, IA AWOS REPORT OF 60 MPH RELAYED THROUGH NWSCHAT BOT. |
| Apr 23, 12:35 PM CDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 59 | 3 Wsw Glidden, IA | CARROLL, IA REPORT OF 59 MPH WIND GUST VIA NWSCHAT BOT. |
| Apr 23, 2:13 PM CDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 62 | 2 Wnw Gruver, IA | PEAK WIND GUST REPORT VIA BOT. |
| Apr 23, 2:53 PM CDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 58 | 2 Wnw Gruver, IA | PEAK WIND GUST REPORT VIA BOT. |
| Apr 23, 5:27 PM CDT | TSTM WND DMG | 4 Nnw Lohrville, IA | GRAIN BIN DESTROYED AT RANDS CO-OP. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR. |
| Apr 23, 5:43 PM CDT | TSTM WND GST 60 | 1 Sw Wiota, IA | ESTIMATE 60MPH WINDS, ZERO VISIBILITY VIA EM. |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
The nearest sounding before it
Omaha, NE (KOAX), launched 12:00Z, 3.7 hours before the alert went out and 168 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
- 12 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -305 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1065 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 48 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 292 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 348 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.1
The text
As transmitted.
750 WWUS73 KDMX 231541 NPWDMX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Des Moines IA 1041 AM CDT Sat Apr 23 2022 IAZ033-044-045-057-070-232345- /O.UPG.KDMX.WI.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-220424T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KDMX.HW.W.0002.220423T1541Z-220424T0000Z/ Sac-Crawford-Carroll-Audubon-Cass- Including the cities of Sac City, Lake View, Odebolt, Wall Lake, Schaller, Early, Denison, Carroll, Audubon, Exira, and Atlantic 1041 AM CDT Sat Apr 23 2022 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...South winds 30 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * WHERE...Portions of West Central Iowa. * WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this evening. * 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. && $$ IAZ004>007-015>017-023>028-034>039-046>050-058>062-071>075- 081>086-092>097-232345- /O.CON.KDMX.WI.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-220424T0000Z/ Emmet-Kossuth-Winnebago-Worth-Palo Alto-Hancock-Cerro Gordo- Pocahontas-Humboldt-Wright-Franklin-Butler-Bremer-Calhoun-Webster- Hamilton-Hardin-Grundy-Black Hawk-Greene-Boone-Story-Marshall- Tama-Guthrie-Dallas-Polk-Jasper-Poweshiek-Adair-Madison-Warren- Marion-Mahaska-Adams-Union-Clarke-Lucas-Monroe-Wapello-Taylor- Ringgold-Decatur-Wayne-Appanoose-Davis- Including the cities of Estherville, Algona, Forest City, Lake Mills, Northwood, Manly, Emmetsburg, Garner, Britt, Kanawha, Mason City, Clear Lake, Pocahontas, Laurens, Rolfe, Fonda, Gilmore City, Humboldt, Eagle Grove, Clarion, Belmond, Hampton, Parkersburg, Clarksville, Shell Rock, Greene, Aplington, Allison, Dumont, Waverly, Rockwell City, Manson, Lake City, Pomeroy, Fort Dodge, Webster City, Iowa Falls, Eldora, Ackley, Grundy Center, Reinbeck, Conrad, Dike, Wellsburg, Waterloo, Cedar Falls, Jefferson, Boone, Ames, Marshalltown, Tama, Toledo, Traer, Dysart, Gladbrook, Guthrie Center, Panora, Bayard, Casey, Perry, Waukee, Adel, Des Moines, Newton, Grinnell, Greenfield, Stuart, Adair, Fontanelle, Winterset, Earlham, Indianola, Norwalk, Carlisle, Pella, Knoxville, Oskaloosa, Corning, Creston, Osceola, Chariton, Albia, Ottumwa, Bedford, Lenox, New Market, Mount Ayr, Lamoni, Leon, Corydon, Seymour, Allerton, Humeston, Centerville, and Bloomfield 1041 AM CDT Sat Apr 23 2022 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * WHERE...Much of Central Iowa. * WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/desmoines
2 follow-up statements
197 WWUS73 KDMX 231913 NPWDMX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Des Moines IA 213 PM CDT Sat Apr 23 2022 IAZ004-015-023-034-240000- /O.UPG.KDMX.WI.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-220424T0000Z/ /O.EXA.KDMX.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-220424T0000Z/ Emmet-Palo Alto-Pocahontas-Calhoun- Including the cities of Estherville, Emmetsburg, Pocahontas, Laurens, Rolfe, Fonda, Gilmore City, Rockwell City, Manson, Lake City, and Pomeroy 213 PM CDT Sat Apr 23 2022 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * WHERE...Portions of western Iowa. * WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this evening. * 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. && $$ IAZ033-044-045-057-070-240000- /O.CON.KDMX.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-220424T0000Z/ Sac-Crawford-Carroll-Audubon-Cass- Including the cities of Sac City, Lake View, Odebolt, Wall Lake, Schaller, Early, Denison, Carroll, Audubon, Exira, and Atlantic 213 PM CDT Sat Apr 23 2022 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...South winds 30 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * WHERE...Portions of Western Iowa. * WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ IAZ005>007-016-017-024>028-035>039-046>050-058>062-071>075- 081>086-092>097-240000- /O.CON.KDMX.WI.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-220424T0000Z/ Kossuth-Winnebago-Worth-Hancock-Cerro Gordo-Humboldt-Wright- Franklin-Butler-Bremer-Webster-Hamilton-Hardin-Grundy-Black Hawk- Greene-Boone-Story-Marshall-Tama-Guthrie-Dallas-Polk-Jasper- Poweshiek-Adair-Madison-Warren-Marion-Mahaska-Adams-Union-Clarke- Lucas-Monroe-Wapello-Taylor-Ringgold-Decatur-Wayne-Appanoose- Davis- Including the cities of Algona, Forest City, Lake Mills, Northwood, Manly, Garner, Britt, Kanawha, Mason City, Clear Lake, Humboldt, Eagle Grove, Clarion, Belmond, Hampton, Parkersburg, Clarksville, Shell Rock, Greene, Aplington, Allison, Dumont, Waverly, Fort Dodge, Webster City, Iowa Falls, Eldora, Ackley, Grundy Center, Reinbeck, Conrad, Dike, Wellsburg, Waterloo, Cedar Falls, Jefferson, Boone, Ames, Marshalltown, Tama, Toledo, Traer, Dysart, Gladbrook, Guthrie Center, Panora, Bayard, Casey, Perry, Waukee, Adel, Des Moines, Newton, Grinnell, Greenfield, Stuart, Adair, Fontanelle, Winterset, Earlham, Indianola, Norwalk, Carlisle, Pella, Knoxville, Oskaloosa, Corning, Creston, Osceola, Chariton, Albia, Ottumwa, Bedford, Lenox, New Market, Mount Ayr, Lamoni, Leon, Corydon, Seymour, Allerton, Humeston, Centerville, and Bloomfield 213 PM CDT Sat Apr 23 2022 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * WHERE...Much of Central Iowa. * WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/desmoines
045 WWUS73 KDMX 240009 NPWDMX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Des Moines IA 709 PM CDT Sat Apr 23 2022 IAZ004-015-023-033-034-044-045-057-070-240115- /O.EXP.KDMX.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-220424T0000Z/ Emmet-Palo Alto-Pocahontas-Sac-Calhoun-Crawford-Carroll-Audubon- Cass- Including the cities of Estherville, Emmetsburg, Pocahontas, Laurens, Rolfe, Fonda, Gilmore City, Sac City, Lake View, Odebolt, Wall Lake, Schaller, Early, Rockwell City, Manson, Lake City, Pomeroy, Denison, Carroll, Audubon, Exira, and Atlantic 709 PM CDT Sat Apr 23 2022 ...HIGH WIND WARNING HAS EXPIRED... Winds have weakened somewhat this evening, however south to southwest winds at 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 40 mph will continue into the evening. $$ IAZ005>007-016-017-024>028-035>039-046>050-058>062-071>075- 081>086-092>097-240115- /O.EXP.KDMX.WI.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-220424T0000Z/ Kossuth-Winnebago-Worth-Hancock-Cerro Gordo-Humboldt-Wright- Franklin-Butler-Bremer-Webster-Hamilton-Hardin-Grundy-Black Hawk- Greene-Boone-Story-Marshall-Tama-Guthrie-Dallas-Polk-Jasper- Poweshiek-Adair-Madison-Warren-Marion-Mahaska-Adams-Union-Clarke- Lucas-Monroe-Wapello-Taylor-Ringgold-Decatur-Wayne-Appanoose- Davis- Including the cities of Algona, Forest City, Lake Mills, Northwood, Manly, Garner, Britt, Kanawha, Mason City, Clear Lake, Humboldt, Eagle Grove, Clarion, Belmond, Hampton, Parkersburg, Clarksville, Shell Rock, Greene, Aplington, Allison, Dumont, Waverly, Fort Dodge, Webster City, Iowa Falls, Eldora, Ackley, Grundy Center, Reinbeck, Conrad, Dike, Wellsburg, Waterloo, Cedar Falls, Jefferson, Boone, Ames, Marshalltown, Tama, Toledo, Traer, Dysart, Gladbrook, Guthrie Center, Panora, Bayard, Casey, Perry, Waukee, Adel, Des Moines, Newton, Grinnell, Greenfield, Stuart, Adair, Fontanelle, Winterset, Earlham, Indianola, Norwalk, Carlisle, Pella, Knoxville, Oskaloosa, Corning, Creston, Osceola, Chariton, Albia, Ottumwa, Bedford, Lenox, New Market, Mount Ayr, Lamoni, Leon, Corydon, Seymour, Allerton, Humeston, Centerville, and Bloomfield 709 PM CDT Sat Apr 23 2022 ...WIND ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED... Winds have weakened somewhat this evening, however south to southwest winds at 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 40 mph will continue into the evening. $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/desmoines
The office that day
Everything else NWS Des Moines, IA issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 23, 5:36 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | DMX | Crawford | 39 min |
| Apr 23, 5:57 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | DMX | Audubon, Cass | 33 min |
| Apr 23, 6:54 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | DMX | Dallas, Guthrie | 33 min |
| Apr 23, 7:41 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | DMX | Boone, Dallas, Madison | 64 min |
| Apr 23, 8:10 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | DMX | Hardin, Jasper, Marshall, Polk, Story | 50 min |
| Apr 23, 8:26 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | DMX | Franklin, Hamilton | 34 min |
| Apr 23, 4:55 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | DMX | Adair, Adams, Cass | 35 min |
| Apr 23, 5:04 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | DMX | Adair, Adams, Ringgold, Taylor, Union | 41 min |
| Apr 23, 5:17 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | DMX | Adair, Audubon, Calhoun, Carroll, Cass, Greene and 2 more | 58 min |
| Apr 23, 5:20 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | DMX | Hancock, Humboldt, Kossuth, Palo Alto, Pocahontas, Webster and 2 more | 55 min |
| Apr 23, 5:24 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | DMX | Adair, Adams, Dallas, Guthrie, Madison | 36 min |
| Apr 23, 5:48 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | DMX | Adair, Boone, Dallas, Guthrie, Madison | 27 min |
| Apr 23, 5:56 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | DMX | Boone, Dallas, Greene, Guthrie, Hamilton, Humboldt and 2 more | 64 min |
| Apr 23, 6:07 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | DMX | Boone, Dallas, Madison, Polk, Story, Warren | 38 min |
| Apr 23, 6:16 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | DMX | Hancock, Humboldt, Kossuth, Winnebago, Wright | 59 min |
| Apr 23, 6:22 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | DMX | Polk | 23 min |
| Apr 23, 6:22 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | DMX | Hancock, Humboldt, Kossuth, Wright | 23 min |
| Apr 23, 6:31 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | DMX | Boone, Hardin, Jasper, Marshall, Polk, Story and 1 more | 44 min |
| Apr 23, 6:34 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | DMX | Boone, Story | 26 min |
| Apr 23, 6:41 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | DMX | Adair, Adams, Clarke, Madison, Ringgold, Taylor and 1 more | 49 min |
| Apr 23, 6:49 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | DMX | Cerro Gordo, Franklin, Hamilton, Hancock, Hardin, Wright | 41 min |
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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.