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High Wind Warning 1, NWS Twin Cities, MN
NWS Twin Cities, MN issued this high wind warning at Apr 14, 2022, 3:41 AM CDT for 14 counties in Minnesota. It was in force for 15 hr. 9 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 14, 2022, 3:41 AM CDT (08:41 UTC)
- Expired
- Apr 14, 2022, 7:01 PM CDT
- In force
- 15 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Twin Cities, MN
Counties Blue Earth County, MN, Brown County, MN, Chippewa County, MN, Douglas County, MN, Faribault County, MN, Freeborn County, MN, Lac qui Parle County, MN, Martin County, MN, Pope County, MN, Redwood County, MN, Stevens County, MN, Swift County, MN, Watonwan County, MN, Yellow Medicine County, MN
The radar
The Minneapolis radar (KMPX), 120 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 08:42 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
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What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 14, 10:36 AM CDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 54 | Fairmont Airport, MN | |
| Apr 14, 11:35 AM CDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 52 | Granite Falls Airport, MN | |
| Apr 14, 11:35 AM CDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 52 | New Ulm Airport, MN | |
| Apr 14, 11:36 AM CDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 54 | St. James Airport, MN | |
| Apr 14, 1:09 PM CDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 59 | Redwood Falls Airport, MN | |
| Apr 14, 1:55 PM CDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 52 | Canby Airport, MN | |
| Apr 14, 1:55 PM CDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 53 | Madison Airport, MN | |
| Apr 14, 4:10 PM CDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 56 | 1 Ssw Alexandria, MN | |
| Apr 14, 4:20 PM CDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 53 | Mndot, MN |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
The nearest sounding before it
Minneapolis, MN (KMPX), launched 00:00Z, 8.7 hours before the alert went out and 117 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
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1283 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 73 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- -108 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- -142 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
703 WWUS73 KMPX 140841 NPWMPX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 341 AM CDT Thu Apr 14 2022 MNZ041-047-048-054>056-064-141700- /O.UPG.KMPX.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-220415T0400Z/ /O.NEW.KMPX.HW.W.0001.220414T0841Z-220415T0400Z/ Douglas-Stevens-Pope-Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-Yellow Medicine- Including the cities of Alexandria, Morris, Glenwood, Madison, Benson, Montevideo, and Granite Falls 341 AM CDT Thu Apr 14 2022 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM CDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * WHERE...Douglas, Stevens, Pope, Lac Qui Parle, Swift, Chippewa and Yellow Medicine Counties. * WHEN...Until 11 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Scattered snow showers during times of high winds could produce rapid drops in visibility. 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. && $$ MNZ042-043-049>051-057>059-065>068-073>075-082-083-091-092-141700- /O.CON.KMPX.WI.Y.0009.220414T1200Z-220415T0000Z/ Todd-Morrison-Stearns-Benton-Sherburne-Kandiyohi-Meeker-Wright- Renville-McLeod-Sibley-Carver-Redwood-Brown-Nicollet-Watonwan- Blue Earth-Martin-Faribault- Including the cities of Long Prairie, Little Falls, St Cloud, Sauk Rapids, Elk River, Willmar, Litchfield, Monticello, Olivia, Hutchinson, Gaylord, Chanhassen, Chaska, Victoria, Redwood Falls, New Ulm, St Peter, St James, Mankato, Fairmont, and Blue Earth 341 AM CDT Thu Apr 14 2022 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, south central and southwest Minnesota. * WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 7 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Scattered snow showers during times of strong winds could produce rapid drops in visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ MNZ060>063-069-070-076>078-084-085-093-WIZ023>028-141700- /O.CON.KMPX.WI.Y.0009.220414T1500Z-220415T0000Z/ Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-Washington-Scott-Dakota-Le Sueur-Rice- Goodhue-Waseca-Steele-Freeborn-St. Croix-Pierce-Dunn-Pepin- Chippewa-Eau Claire- Including the cities of Minneapolis, Blaine, St Paul, Stillwater, Shakopee, Hastings, Le Sueur, Faribault, Red Wing, Waseca, Owatonna, Albert Lea, Hudson, River Falls, Menomonie, Durand, Chippewa Falls, and Eau Claire 341 AM CDT Thu Apr 14 2022 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of west central Wisconsin and east central, south central and southeast Minnesota. * WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Scattered snow showers during times of strong winds could produce rapid drops in visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$
2 follow-up statements
842 WWUS73 KMPX 141546 NPWMPX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 1046 AM CDT Thu Apr 14 2022 MNZ073-074-082-083-091>093-150000- /O.UPG.KMPX.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-220415T0000Z/ /O.EXA.KMPX.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-220415T0400Z/ Redwood-Brown-Watonwan-Blue Earth-Martin-Faribault-Freeborn- Including the cities of Redwood Falls, New Ulm, St James, Mankato, Fairmont, Blue Earth, and Albert Lea 1046 AM CDT Thu Apr 14 2022 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM CDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * WHERE...Redwood, Brown, Watonwan, Blue Earth, Martin, Faribault and Freeborn Counties. * WHEN...Until 11 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ MNZ041-047-048-054>056-064-150000- /O.CON.KMPX.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-220415T0400Z/ Douglas-Stevens-Pope-Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-Yellow Medicine- Including the cities of Alexandria, Morris, Glenwood, Madison, Benson, Montevideo, and Granite Falls 1046 AM CDT Thu Apr 14 2022 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM CDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * WHERE...Douglas, Stevens, Pope, Lac Qui Parle, Swift, Chippewa and Yellow Medicine Counties. * WHEN...Until 11 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. && $$ MNZ042-043-049>051-057>059-065>068-075-150000- /O.CON.KMPX.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-220415T0000Z/ Todd-Morrison-Stearns-Benton-Sherburne-Kandiyohi-Meeker-Wright- Renville-McLeod-Sibley-Carver-Nicollet- Including the cities of Long Prairie, Little Falls, St Cloud, Sauk Rapids, Elk River, Willmar, Litchfield, Monticello, Olivia, Hutchinson, Gaylord, Chanhassen, Chaska, Victoria, and St Peter 1046 AM CDT Thu Apr 14 2022 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, south central and southwest Minnesota. * WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 7 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ MNZ060>063-069-070-076>078-084-085-WIZ023>028-150000- /O.CON.KMPX.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-220415T0000Z/ Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-Washington-Scott-Dakota-Le Sueur-Rice- Goodhue-Waseca-Steele-St. Croix-Pierce-Dunn-Pepin-Chippewa- Eau Claire- Including the cities of Minneapolis, Blaine, St Paul, Stillwater, Shakopee, Hastings, Le Sueur, Faribault, Red Wing, Waseca, Owatonna, Hudson, River Falls, Menomonie, Durand, Chippewa Falls, and Eau Claire 1046 AM CDT Thu Apr 14 2022 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of west central Wisconsin and east central, south central and southeast Minnesota. * WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 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. && $$ BPH
364 WWUS73 KMPX 150001 NPWMPX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 701 PM CDT Thu Apr 14 2022 MNZ041-047-048-054>056-064-073-074-082-083-091>093-150115- /O.CAN.KMPX.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-220415T0400Z/ Douglas-Stevens-Pope-Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-Yellow Medicine- Redwood-Brown-Watonwan-Blue Earth-Martin-Faribault-Freeborn- Including the cities of Alexandria, Morris, Glenwood, Madison, Benson, Montevideo, Granite Falls, Redwood Falls, New Ulm, St James, Mankato, Fairmont, Blue Earth, and Albert Lea 701 PM CDT Thu Apr 14 2022 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED... The strongest winds have ended across the region, but breezy conditions will continue overnight and into Friday. $$ MNZ042-043-049>051-057>063-065>070-075>078-084-085-WIZ023>028- 150115- /O.EXP.KMPX.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-220415T0000Z/ Todd-Morrison-Stearns-Benton-Sherburne-Kandiyohi-Meeker-Wright- Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-Washington-Renville-McLeod-Sibley-Carver- Scott-Dakota-Nicollet-Le Sueur-Rice-Goodhue-Waseca-Steele- St. Croix-Pierce-Dunn-Pepin-Chippewa-Eau Claire- Including the cities of Long Prairie, Little Falls, St Cloud, Sauk Rapids, Elk River, Willmar, Litchfield, Monticello, Minneapolis, Blaine, St Paul, Stillwater, Olivia, Hutchinson, Gaylord, Chanhassen, Chaska, Victoria, Shakopee, Hastings, St Peter, Le Sueur, Faribault, Red Wing, Waseca, Owatonna, Hudson, River Falls, Menomonie, Durand, Chippewa Falls, and Eau Claire 701 PM CDT Thu Apr 14 2022 ...WIND ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED... The strongest winds have ended across the region, but breezy conditions will continue overnight and into Friday. $$ jrb
The office that day
Everything else NWS Twin Cities, MN issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 14, 8:12 AM CDT | Winter Weather Advisory | MPX | Douglas, Todd | 11 hr |
Nearby
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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.