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Wind Advisory 16, NWS Twin Cities, MN

December 1, 202240 counties in Minnesota; Pepin County, Pierce County, Saint Croix County, Wisconsin

NWS Twin Cities, MN issued this wind advisory at Dec 1, 2022, 1:50 PM CST for 40 counties in Minnesota; Pepin County, Pierce County, Saint Croix County, Wisconsin. It took effect at Dec 2, 2022, 3:00 PM CST. It was in force for 10 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Dec 1, 2022, 1:50 PM CST (19:50 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 2, 2022, 3:00 PM CST
Expired
Dec 3, 2022, 1:29 AM CST
In force
10 hr
Issued by
NWS Twin Cities, MN
All 43 counties

Anoka County, MN, Benton County, MN, Blue Earth County, MN, Brown County, MN, Carver County, MN, Chippewa County, MN, Dakota County, MN, Douglas County, MN, Faribault County, MN, Freeborn County, MN, Goodhue County, MN, Hennepin County, MN, Isanti County, MN, Kandiyohi County, MN, Lac qui Parle County, MN, Le Sueur County, MN, Martin County, MN, McLeod County, MN, Meeker County, MN, Mille Lacs County, MN, Morrison County, MN, Nicollet County, MN, Pope County, MN, Ramsey County, MN, Redwood County, MN, Renville County, MN, Rice County, MN, Scott County, MN, Sherburne County, MN, Sibley County, MN, Stearns County, MN, Steele County, MN, Stevens County, MN, Swift County, MN, Todd County, MN, Waseca County, MN, Washington County, MN, Watonwan County, MN, Wright County, MN, Yellow Medicine County, MN, Pepin County, WI, Pierce County, WI, Saint Croix County, WI

The radar

The Minneapolis radar (KMPX), 44 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 19:48 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

Minneapolis, MN (KMPX), launched 12:00Z, 7.8 hours before the alert went out and 41 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, Minneapolis, MN at 12:00Z on 2022-12-01Temperature 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, Minneapolis, MN at 12:00Z on 2022-12-01The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 256 square meters per square second.1939587897Sfc1 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
1399 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
57 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
256 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
339 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

624 
WWUS73 KMPX 011950
NPWMPX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
150 PM CST Thu Dec 1 2022

MNZ041>044-047>051-054>059-064>067-073>075-082-091-020400-
/O.NEW.KMPX.WI.Y.0016.221202T2100Z-221203T0900Z/
Douglas-Todd-Morrison-Mille Lacs-Stevens-Pope-Stearns-Benton-
Sherburne-Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-Kandiyohi-Meeker-Wright-
Yellow Medicine-Renville-McLeod-Sibley-Redwood-Brown-Nicollet-
Watonwan-Martin-
Including the cities of Alexandria, Long Prairie, Little Falls, 
Princeton, Morris, Glenwood, St Cloud, Sauk Rapids, Elk River, 
Madison, Benson, Montevideo, Willmar, Litchfield, Monticello, 
Granite Falls, Olivia, Hutchinson, Gaylord, Redwood Falls, 
New Ulm, St Peter, St James, and Fairmont
150 PM CST Thu Dec 1 2022

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM FRIDAY TO 3 AM CST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, south central, 
  southwest and west central Minnesota.

* WHEN...From 3 PM Friday to 3 AM CST Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$
5 follow-up statements
969 
WWUS73 KMPX 020319
NPWMPX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
919 PM CST Thu Dec 1 2022

MNZ041>044-047>051-054>059-064>067-073>075-082-091-021130-
/O.CON.KMPX.WI.Y.0016.221202T2100Z-221203T0900Z/
Douglas-Todd-Morrison-Mille Lacs-Stevens-Pope-Stearns-Benton-
Sherburne-Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-Kandiyohi-Meeker-Wright-
Yellow Medicine-Renville-McLeod-Sibley-Redwood-Brown-Nicollet-
Watonwan-Martin-
Including the cities of Alexandria, Long Prairie, Little Falls, 
Princeton, Morris, Glenwood, St Cloud, Sauk Rapids, Elk River, 
Madison, Benson, Montevideo, Willmar, Litchfield, Monticello, 
Granite Falls, Olivia, Hutchinson, Gaylord, Redwood Falls, 
New Ulm, St Peter, St James, and Fairmont
919 PM CST Thu Dec 1 2022

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM FRIDAY TO 3 AM CST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, south central, 
  southwest and west central Minnesota.

* WHEN...From 3 PM Friday to 3 AM CST Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$
695 
WWUS73 KMPX 020911
NPWMPX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
311 AM CST Fri Dec 2 2022

MNZ093-022100-
/O.EXB.KMPX.WI.Y.0016.221203T0000Z-221203T0900Z/
Freeborn-
Including the city of Albert Lea
311 AM CST Fri Dec 2 2022

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 3 AM CST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Freeborn County.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 3 AM CST Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$

MNZ052-060>063-068>070-076>078-083>085-092-WIZ023-024-026-022100-
/O.EXB.KMPX.WI.Y.0016.221203T0000Z-221203T0900Z/
Isanti-Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-Washington-Carver-Scott-Dakota-
Le Sueur-Rice-Goodhue-Blue Earth-Waseca-Steele-Faribault-
St. Croix-Pierce-Pepin-
Including the cities of Cambridge, Minneapolis, Blaine, St Paul, 
Stillwater, Chanhassen, Chaska, Victoria, Shakopee, Hastings, 
Le Sueur, Faribault, Red Wing, Mankato, Waseca, Owatonna, 
Blue Earth, Hudson, River Falls, and Durand
311 AM CST Fri Dec 2 2022

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 3 AM CST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of east central, south central and southeast 
  Minnesota and west central Wisconsin.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 3 AM CST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Patchy blowing snow could impact travel. 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.

&&

$$

MNZ043-044-050-051-058-059-066-022100-
/O.EXT.KMPX.WI.Y.0016.221203T0000Z-221203T0900Z/
Morrison-Mille Lacs-Benton-Sherburne-Meeker-Wright-McLeod-
Including the cities of Little Falls, Princeton, Sauk Rapids, 
Elk River, Litchfield, Monticello, and Hutchinson
311 AM CST Fri Dec 2 2022

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 3 AM CST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Morrison, Mille Lacs, Benton, Sherburne, Meeker, 
  Wright and McLeod Counties.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 3 AM CST Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$

MNZ067-075-022100-
/O.EXT.KMPX.WI.Y.0016.221203T0000Z-221203T0900Z/
Sibley-Nicollet-
Including the cities of Gaylord and St Peter
311 AM CST Fri Dec 2 2022

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 3 AM CST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Sibley and Nicollet Counties.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 3 AM CST Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$

MNZ041-042-047>049-054>057-064-065-073-074-082-091-022100-
/O.CON.KMPX.WI.Y.0016.221202T2100Z-221203T0900Z/
Douglas-Todd-Stevens-Pope-Stearns-Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-
Kandiyohi-Yellow Medicine-Renville-Redwood-Brown-Watonwan-Martin-
Including the cities of Alexandria, Long Prairie, Morris, 
Glenwood, St Cloud, Madison, Benson, Montevideo, Willmar, 
Granite Falls, Olivia, Redwood Falls, New Ulm, St James, 
and Fairmont
311 AM CST Fri Dec 2 2022

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
3 AM CST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of central, south central, southwest and west 
  central Minnesota.

* WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 3 AM CST Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$

Borghoff
873 
WWUS73 KMPX 021943
NPWMPX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
143 PM CST Fri Dec 2 2022

MNZ058-066>070-075>077-083-084-022045-
/O.CAN.KMPX.WI.Y.0016.221203T0000Z-221203T0900Z/
Meeker-McLeod-Sibley-Carver-Scott-Dakota-Nicollet-Le Sueur-Rice-
Blue Earth-Waseca-
Including the cities of Litchfield, Hutchinson, Gaylord, 
Chanhassen, Chaska, Victoria, Shakopee, Hastings, St Peter, 
Le Sueur, Faribault, Mankato, and Waseca
143 PM CST Fri Dec 2 2022

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

This has been replaced by a Winter Weather Advisory. Very gusty
winds are still expected.

$$

MNZ041-042-047>049-054>057-064-065-073-074-082-022045-
/O.CAN.KMPX.WI.Y.0016.221202T2100Z-221203T0900Z/
Douglas-Todd-Stevens-Pope-Stearns-Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-
Kandiyohi-Yellow Medicine-Renville-Redwood-Brown-Watonwan-
Including the cities of Alexandria, Long Prairie, Morris, 
Glenwood, St Cloud, Madison, Benson, Montevideo, Willmar, 
Granite Falls, Olivia, Redwood Falls, New Ulm, and St James
143 PM CST Fri Dec 2 2022

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

This has been replaced by a Winter Weather Advisory. Very gusty
winds are still expected.

$$

MNZ091-030345-
/O.CON.KMPX.WI.Y.0016.221202T2100Z-221203T0900Z/
Martin-
Including the city of Fairmont
143 PM CST Fri Dec 2 2022

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM CST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of central, south central, southwest and west 
  central Minnesota.

* WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 3 AM CST Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$

MNZ043-044-050>052-059>063-078-085-092-093-WIZ023-024-026-030345-
/O.CON.KMPX.WI.Y.0016.221203T0000Z-221203T0900Z/
Morrison-Mille Lacs-Benton-Sherburne-Isanti-Wright-Hennepin-Anoka-
Ramsey-Washington-Goodhue-Steele-Faribault-Freeborn-St. Croix-
Pierce-Pepin-
Including the cities of Little Falls, Princeton, Sauk Rapids, 
Elk River, Cambridge, Monticello, Minneapolis, Blaine, St Paul, 
Stillwater, Red Wing, Owatonna, Blue Earth, Albert Lea, Hudson, 
River Falls, and Durand
143 PM CST Fri Dec 2 2022

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 3 AM
CST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Morrison, Mille Lacs, Benton, Sherburne, Meeker, 
  Wright and McLeod Counties.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 3 AM CST Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$
199 
WWUS73 KMPX 030332
NPWMPX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
932 PM CST Fri Dec 2 2022

MNZ091-030900-
/O.CON.KMPX.WI.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-221203T0900Z/
Martin-
Including the city of Fairmont
932 PM CST Fri Dec 2 2022

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM CST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* WHERE...Martin County.

* WHEN...Until 3 AM CST Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$

MNZ043-044-050>052-059>063-078-085-092-093-WIZ023-024-026-030900-
/O.CON.KMPX.WI.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-221203T0900Z/
Morrison-Mille Lacs-Benton-Sherburne-Isanti-Wright-Hennepin-Anoka-
Ramsey-Washington-Goodhue-Steele-Faribault-Freeborn-St. Croix-
Pierce-Pepin-
Including the cities of Little Falls, Princeton, Sauk Rapids, 
Elk River, Cambridge, Monticello, Minneapolis, Blaine, St Paul, 
Stillwater, Red Wing, Owatonna, Blue Earth, Albert Lea, Hudson, 
River Falls, and Durand
932 PM CST Fri Dec 2 2022

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM CST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, south central and 
  southeast Minnesota and west central Wisconsin.

* WHEN...Until 3 AM CST Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$
354 
WWUS73 KMPX 030729
NPWMPX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
129 AM CST Sat Dec 3 2022

MNZ043-044-050>052-059>063-078-085-091>093-WIZ023-024-026-030830-
/O.CAN.KMPX.WI.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-221203T0900Z/
Morrison-Mille Lacs-Benton-Sherburne-Isanti-Wright-Hennepin-Anoka-
Ramsey-Washington-Goodhue-Steele-Martin-Faribault-Freeborn-
St. Croix-Pierce-Pepin-
Including the cities of Little Falls, Princeton, Sauk Rapids, 
Elk River, Cambridge, Monticello, Minneapolis, Blaine, St Paul, 
Stillwater, Red Wing, Owatonna, Fairmont, Blue Earth, Albert Lea,
Hudson, River Falls, and Durand
129 AM CST Sat Dec 3 2022

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

$$

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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.