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High Wind Warning 2, NWS Des Moines, IA

April 23, 20229 counties in Iowa

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

TimeReportWhereRemark
Apr 23, 11:20 AM CDTNON-TSTM WND DMG4 Sw Brayton, IAVEHICLE TIPPED ON SIDE BY HIGH WINDS VIA BROADCAST MEDIA.
Apr 23, 11:35 AM CDTNON-TSTM WND GST 602 Wnw Atlantic, IAATLANTIC, IA AWOS REPORT OF 60 MPH RELAYED THROUGH NWSCHAT BOT.
Apr 23, 12:35 PM CDTNON-TSTM WND GST 593 Wsw Glidden, IACARROLL, IA REPORT OF 59 MPH WIND GUST VIA NWSCHAT BOT.
Apr 23, 2:13 PM CDTNON-TSTM WND GST 622 Wnw Gruver, IAPEAK WIND GUST REPORT VIA BOT.
Apr 23, 2:53 PM CDTNON-TSTM WND GST 582 Wnw Gruver, IAPEAK WIND GUST REPORT VIA BOT.
Apr 23, 5:27 PM CDTTSTM WND DMG4 Nnw Lohrville, IAGRAIN BIN DESTROYED AT RANDS CO-OP. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
Apr 23, 5:43 PM CDTTSTM WND GST 601 Sw Wiota, IAESTIMATE 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.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Omaha, NE at 12:00Z on 2022-04-23Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 12 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 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, Omaha, NE at 12:00Z on 2022-04-23The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 292 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
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

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

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.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Apr 23, 5:36 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningDMXCrawford39 min
Apr 23, 5:57 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningDMXAudubon, Cass33 min
Apr 23, 6:54 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningDMXDallas, Guthrie33 min
Apr 23, 7:41 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementDMXBoone, Dallas, Madison64 min
Apr 23, 8:10 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementDMXHardin, Jasper, Marshall, Polk, Story50 min
Apr 23, 8:26 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementDMXFranklin, Hamilton34 min
Apr 23, 4:55 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningDMXAdair, Adams, Cass35 min
Apr 23, 5:04 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningDMXAdair, Adams, Ringgold, Taylor, Union41 min
Apr 23, 5:17 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningDMXAdair, Audubon, Calhoun, Carroll, Cass, Greene and 2 more58 min
Apr 23, 5:20 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningDMXHancock, Humboldt, Kossuth, Palo Alto, Pocahontas, Webster and 2 more55 min
Apr 23, 5:24 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningDMXAdair, Adams, Dallas, Guthrie, Madison36 min
Apr 23, 5:48 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threatDMXAdair, Boone, Dallas, Guthrie, Madison27 min
Apr 23, 5:56 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningDMXBoone, Dallas, Greene, Guthrie, Hamilton, Humboldt and 2 more64 min
Apr 23, 6:07 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threatDMXBoone, Dallas, Madison, Polk, Story, Warren38 min
Apr 23, 6:16 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningDMXHancock, Humboldt, Kossuth, Winnebago, Wright59 min
Apr 23, 6:22 PM CDTTornado WarningDMXPolk23 min
Apr 23, 6:22 PM CDTTornado WarningDMXHancock, Humboldt, Kossuth, Wright23 min
Apr 23, 6:31 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threatDMXBoone, Hardin, Jasper, Marshall, Polk, Story and 1 more44 min
Apr 23, 6:34 PM CDTTornado WarningDMXBoone, Story26 min
Apr 23, 6:41 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningDMXAdair, Adams, Clarke, Madison, Ringgold, Taylor and 1 more49 min
Apr 23, 6:49 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningDMXCerro Gordo, Franklin, Hamilton, Hancock, Hardin, Wright41 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.