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Wind Advisory 2, NWS Melbourne, FL

January 29, 2022Volusia County, Florida

NWS Melbourne, FL issued this wind advisory at Jan 29, 2022, 3:47 AM EST for Volusia County, Florida. It was in force for 12 hr.

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The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jan 29, 2022, 3:47 AM EST (08:47 UTC)
Expired
Jan 29, 2022, 4:00 PM EST
In force
12 hr
Issued by
NWS Melbourne, FL

County Volusia County, FL

The radar

The Melbourne radar (KMLB), 116 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 08:46 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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The nearest sounding before it

Cape Canaveral, FL (KXMR), launched 00:00Z, 8.8 hours before the alert went out and 91 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, Cape Canaveral, FL at 00:00Z on 2022-01-29Temperature 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, Cape Canaveral, FL at 00:00Z on 2022-01-29The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 12 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
931 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
58 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
12 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
7 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

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008 
WWUS72 KMLB 290847
NPWMLB

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
347 AM EST Sat Jan 29 2022

FLZ047-054-059-064-141-147-292200-
/O.NEW.KMLB.WI.Y.0002.220129T0847Z-220129T2200Z/
/O.CON.KMLB.FZ.W.0002.220130T0600Z-220130T1400Z/
Southern Brevard-Indian River-St. Lucie-Martin-Coastal Volusia-
Northern Brevard-
Including the cities of Melbourne, Palm Bay, Rockledge, 
Sebastian, Vero Beach, Port Saint Lucie, Fort Pierce, Hobe Sound,
Jensen Beach, Port Salerno, Stuart, Daytona Beach, 
New Smyrna Beach, Ormond Beach, Cocoa, and Titusville
347 AM EST Sat Jan 29 2022

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON...
...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 9 AM SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low
  as 28 expected. For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 20 to 25
  mph with gusts up to 40 mph.

* WHERE...Southern Brevard, Indian River, St. Lucie, Martin, 
  Coastal Volusia and Northern Brevard Counties.

* WHEN...For the Freeze Warning, from 1 AM to 9 AM Sunday. For the
  Wind Advisory, until 5 PM this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result. Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other 
  sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor 
  plumbing.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent
freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should
be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have
in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-
ground pipes to protect them from freezing.

&&

$$

FLZ041-044-292200-
/O.CON.KMLB.HZ.W.0001.220130T0600Z-220130T1400Z/
Inland Volusia-Northern Lake-
Including the cities of Debary, Deland, Deltona, Eustis, 
Mount Dora, Leesburg, and Tavares
347 AM EST Sat Jan 29 2022

...HARD FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 9 AM SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 25 expected.

* WHERE...Inland Volusia and Northern Lake Counties.

* WHEN...From 1 AM to 9 AM Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other 
  sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor 
  plumbing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent
freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should
be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have
in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-
ground pipes to protect them from freezing.

&&

$$

FLZ045-046-053-058-144-292200-
/O.CON.KMLB.FZ.W.0002.220130T0600Z-220130T1400Z/
Orange-Seminole-Osceola-Okeechobee-Southern Lake-
Including the cities of Apopka, Maitland, Orlando, Winter Park, 
Union Park, Altamonte Springs, Casselberry, Oviedo, Sanford, 
Winter Springs, Celebration, Kissimmee, Saint Cloud, Basinger, 
Fort Drum, Okeechobee, Clermont, Mascotte, and Groveland
347 AM EST Sat Jan 29 2022

...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 9 AM SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 26 expected.

* WHERE...Orange, Seminole, Southern Brevard, Osceola, Indian 
  River, Okeechobee, St. Lucie, Martin, Coastal Volusia, 
  Southern Lake and Northern Brevard Counties.

* WHEN...From 1 AM to 9 AM Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other 
  sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor 
  plumbing.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent
freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should
be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have
in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-
ground pipes to protect them from freezing.

&&

$$
2 follow-up statements
469 
WWUS72 KMLB 291732
NPWMLB

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
1232 PM EST Sat Jan 29 2022

FLZ053-058-144-301400-
/O.CAN.KMLB.FZ.W.0002.220130T0600Z-220130T1400Z/
/O.EXA.KMLB.HZ.W.0001.220130T0600Z-220130T1400Z/
Osceola-Okeechobee-Southern Lake-
Including the cities of Celebration, Kissimmee, Saint Cloud, 
Basinger, Fort Drum, Okeechobee, Clermont, Mascotte, 
and Groveland
1232 PM EST Sat Jan 29 2022

...HARD FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 9 AM EST SUNDAY...
...FREEZE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Minimum temperatures as low as 26 expected, mainly in 
  colder outlying and rural areas. Widespread sub freezing 
  temperatures are expected otherwise.

* WHERE...Osceola, Okeechobee and Southern Lake Counties.

* WHEN...From 1 AM to 9 AM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other
  sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor
  plumbing. Small animals not normally conditioned to the cold
  temperatures should be adequately cared for. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent
freezing of outdoor water pipes they should be wrapped, drained, 
or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have in- ground sprinkler 
systems should drain them and cover above- ground pipes to protect
them from freezing.

&&

$$

FLZ047-054-059-064-141-147-301400-
/O.CON.KMLB.FZ.W.0002.220130T0600Z-220130T1400Z/
/O.CON.KMLB.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-220129T2200Z/
Southern Brevard-Indian River-St. Lucie-Martin-Coastal Volusia-
Northern Brevard-
Including the cities of Melbourne, Palm Bay, Rockledge, 
Sebastian, Vero Beach, Port Saint Lucie, Fort Pierce, Hobe Sound,
Jensen Beach, Port Salerno, Stuart, Daytona Beach, 
New Smyrna Beach, Ormond Beach, Cocoa, and Titusville
1232 PM EST Sat Jan 29 2022

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 9 AM EST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low
  as 28 expected. For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 20 to 25
  mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

* WHERE...Southern Brevard, Indian River, St. Lucie, Martin,
  Coastal Volusia and Northern Brevard Counties inland from the
  Indian River. 

* WHEN...For the Freeze Warning, from 1 AM to 9 AM Sunday. For 
  the Wind Advisory, until 5 PM this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result. Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other 
  sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor 
  plumbing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. Small 
animals not normally conditioned to the cold temperatures should 
be adequately cared for.

&&

$$

FLZ041-044-301400-
/O.CON.KMLB.HZ.W.0001.220130T0600Z-220130T1400Z/
Inland Volusia-Northern Lake-
Including the cities of Debary, Deland, Deltona, Eustis, 
Mount Dora, Leesburg, and Tavares
1232 PM EST Sat Jan 29 2022

...HARD FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 9 AM EST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 25 expected.

* WHERE...Inland Volusia and Northern Lake Counties.

* WHEN...From 1 AM to 9 AM Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other 
  sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor 
  plumbing. Small animals not normally conditioned to the cold
  temperatures should be adequately cared for. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent
freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should
be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have
in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-
ground pipes to protect them from freezing.

&&

$$

FLZ045-046-301400-
/O.CON.KMLB.FZ.W.0002.220130T0600Z-220130T1400Z/
Orange-Seminole-
Including the cities of Apopka, Maitland, Orlando, Winter Park, 
Union Park, Altamonte Springs, Casselberry, Oviedo, Sanford, 
and Winter Springs
1232 PM EST Sat Jan 29 2022

...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 9 AM EST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Minimum temperatures as low as 28 expected, mainly in 
  colder outlying and rural areas. Widespread sub freezing 
  temperatures are expected otherwise.

* WHERE...Orange, Seminole, Southern Brevard, Osceola, Indian 
  River, Okeechobee, St. Lucie, Martin, Coastal Volusia, 
  Southern Lake and Northern Brevard Counties.

* WHEN...From 1 AM to 9 AM Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other 
  sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor 
  plumbing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. Small 
animals not normally conditioned to the cold temperatures should 
be adequately cared for. 

&&

$$
152 
WWUS72 KMLB 291920
NPWMLB

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
220 PM EST Sat Jan 29 2022

FLZ047-054-059-064-141-147-301400-
/O.EXT.KMLB.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-220129T2100Z/
/O.CON.KMLB.FZ.W.0002.220130T0600Z-220130T1400Z/
Southern Brevard-Indian River-St. Lucie-Martin-Coastal Volusia-
Northern Brevard-
Including the cities of Melbourne, Palm Bay, Rockledge, 
Sebastian, Vero Beach, Port Saint Lucie, Fort Pierce, Hobe Sound,
Jensen Beach, Port Salerno, Stuart, Daytona Beach, 
New Smyrna Beach, Ormond Beach, Cocoa, and Titusville
220 PM EST Sat Jan 29 2022

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...
...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 9 AM EST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as 
  low as 28 expected. For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 20 
  to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

* WHERE...Southern Brevard, Indian River, St. Lucie, Martin, 
  Coastal Volusia and Northern Brevard Counties inland from the 
  Indian River.

* WHEN...For the Freeze Warning, from 1 AM to 9 AM EST Sunday. 
  For the Wind Advisory, until 4 PM EST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result. Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other 
  sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor 
  plumbing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. Small
animals not normally conditioned to the cold temperatures should
be adequately cared for.

&&

$$

FLZ041-044-053-058-144-301400-
/O.CON.KMLB.HZ.W.0001.220130T0600Z-220130T1400Z/
Inland Volusia-Northern Lake-Osceola-Okeechobee-Southern Lake-
Including the cities of Debary, Deland, Deltona, Eustis, 
Mount Dora, Leesburg, Tavares, Celebration, Kissimmee, 
Saint Cloud, Basinger, Fort Drum, Okeechobee, Clermont, Mascotte,
and Groveland
220 PM EST Sat Jan 29 2022

...HARD FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 9 AM EST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Minimum temperatures as low as 26 expected, mainly in 
  colder outlying and rural areas. Widespread sub freezing 
  temperatures are expected otherwise.

* WHERE...Osceola, Okeechobee and Southern Lake Counties.

* WHEN...From 1 AM to 9 AM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other 
  sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor 
  plumbing. Small animals not normally conditioned to the cold 
  temperatures should be adequately cared for.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent
freezing of outdoor water pipes they should be wrapped, drained,
or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have in- ground sprinkler
systems should drain them and cover above- ground pipes to
protect them from freezing.

&&

$$

FLZ045-046-301400-
/O.CON.KMLB.FZ.W.0002.220130T0600Z-220130T1400Z/
Orange-Seminole-
Including the cities of Apopka, Maitland, Orlando, Winter Park, 
Union Park, Altamonte Springs, Casselberry, Oviedo, Sanford, 
and Winter Springs
220 PM EST Sat Jan 29 2022

...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 9 AM EST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Minimum temperatures as low as 28 expected, mainly in 
  colder outlying and rural areas. Widespread sub freezing 
  temperatures are expected otherwise.

* WHERE...Orange, Seminole, Southern Brevard, Osceola, Indian 
  River, Okeechobee, St. Lucie, Martin, Coastal Volusia, 
  Southern Lake and Northern Brevard Counties.

* WHEN...From 1 AM to 9 AM Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other 
  sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor 
  plumbing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. Small
animals not normally conditioned to the cold temperatures should
be adequately cared for.

&&

$$

The office that day

Everything else NWS Melbourne, FL issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jan 29, 1:17 AM ESTSmall Craft AdvisoryMLB33 hr
Jan 29, 2:19 AM ESTFreeze WarningMLBLake, Okeechobee, Orange, Osceola, Seminole, Volusia31 hr
Jan 29, 2:19 AM ESTHard Freeze WarningMLBLake, Okeechobee, Osceola, Volusia31 hr
Jan 29, 10:12 AM ESTWind Chill AdvisoryMLBVolusia23 hr

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