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Wind Advisory 7, NWS Twin Cities, MN

March 24, 202240 counties in Minnesota

NWS Twin Cities, MN issued this wind advisory at Mar 24, 2022, 4:00 PM CDT for 40 counties in Minnesota. It took effect at Mar 25, 2022, 7:00 AM CDT. It was in force for 15 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Mar 24, 2022, 4:00 PM CDT (21:00 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 25, 2022, 7:00 AM CDT
Expired
Mar 25, 2022, 10:00 PM CDT
In force
15 hr
Issued by
NWS Twin Cities, MN
All 40 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

The radar

The Minneapolis radar (KMPX), 54 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 21:01 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, 9.0 hours before the alert went out and 51 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 2022-03-24Temperature 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 2022-03-24The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 121 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
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
760 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
27 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
121 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
154 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

198 
WWUS73 KMPX 242100
NPWMPX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
400 PM CDT Thu Mar 24 2022

MNZ041-042-047>049-054>058-064>067-073>076-082>084-091>093-250500-
/O.NEW.KMPX.WI.Y.0007.220325T1500Z-220326T0000Z/
Douglas-Todd-Stevens-Pope-Stearns-Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-
Kandiyohi-Meeker-Yellow Medicine-Renville-McLeod-Sibley-Redwood-
Brown-Nicollet-Le Sueur-Watonwan-Blue Earth-Waseca-Martin-
Faribault-Freeborn-
Including the cities of Alexandria, Long Prairie, Morris, 
Glenwood, St Cloud, Madison, Benson, Montevideo, Willmar, 
Litchfield, Granite Falls, Olivia, Hutchinson, Gaylord, 
Redwood Falls, New Ulm, St Peter, Le Sueur, St James, Mankato, 
Waseca, Fairmont, Blue Earth, and Albert Lea
400 PM CDT Thu Mar 24 2022

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 7 PM CDT FRIDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 10 AM to 7 PM CDT Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$
6 follow-up statements
747 
WWUS73 KMPX 250133
NPWMPX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
833 PM CDT Thu Mar 24 2022

MNZ043-044-050>052-059>063-068>070-077-078-085-251000-
/O.EXA.KMPX.WI.Y.0007.220325T1500Z-220326T0000Z/
Morrison-Mille Lacs-Benton-Sherburne-Isanti-Wright-Hennepin-Anoka-
Ramsey-Washington-Carver-Scott-Dakota-Rice-Goodhue-Steele-
Including the cities of Little Falls, Princeton, Sauk Rapids, 
Elk River, Cambridge, Monticello, Minneapolis, Blaine, St Paul, 
Stillwater, Chanhassen, Chaska, Victoria, Shakopee, Hastings, 
Faribault, Red Wing, and Owatonna
833 PM CDT Thu Mar 24 2022

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 7 PM CDT FRIDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 10 AM to 7 PM CDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Scattered to numerous snow showers are
  expected to develop Friday afternoon. Some of these snow showers
  may become snow squalls capable of even stronger wind gusts and
  significantly reduced visibilities for short periods. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

MNZ041-047-048-054>056-064-251000-
/O.EXT.KMPX.WI.Y.0007.220325T1200Z-220326T0000Z/
Douglas-Stevens-Pope-Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-Yellow Medicine-
Including the cities of Alexandria, Morris, Glenwood, Madison, 
Benson, Montevideo, and Granite Falls
833 PM CDT Thu Mar 24 2022

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 7 PM CDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Douglas, Stevens, Pope, Yellow Medicine, Chippewa, Lac 
  Qui Parle and Swift Counties.

* WHEN...From 7 AM to 7 PM CDT Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

MNZ042-049-057-058-065>067-073>076-082>084-091>093-251000-
/O.CON.KMPX.WI.Y.0007.220325T1500Z-220326T0000Z/
Todd-Stearns-Kandiyohi-Meeker-Renville-McLeod-Sibley-Redwood-
Brown-Nicollet-Le Sueur-Watonwan-Blue Earth-Waseca-Martin-
Faribault-Freeborn-
Including the cities of Long Prairie, St Cloud, Willmar, 
Litchfield, Olivia, Hutchinson, Gaylord, Redwood Falls, New Ulm, 
St Peter, Le Sueur, St James, Mankato, Waseca, Fairmont, 
Blue Earth, and Albert Lea
833 PM CDT Thu Mar 24 2022

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 7 PM CDT
FRIDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 10 AM to 7 PM CDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Scattered to numerous snow showers are
  expected to develop Friday afternoon across eastern Minnesota.
  Some of these snow showers may become snow squalls capable of
  even stronger wind gusts and significantly reduced visibilities
  for short periods. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

Borghoff
057 
WWUS73 KMPX 250754
NPWMPX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
254 AM CDT Fri Mar 25 2022

MNZ041-047-048-054>056-064-251700-
/O.CON.KMPX.WI.Y.0007.220325T1200Z-220326T0000Z/
Douglas-Stevens-Pope-Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-Yellow Medicine-
Including the cities of Alexandria, Morris, Glenwood, Madison, 
Benson, Montevideo, and Granite Falls
254 AM CDT Fri Mar 25 2022

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM
CDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Douglas, Stevens, Pope, Yellow Medicine, Chippewa, Lac 
  Qui Parle and Swift Counties.

* WHEN...From 7 AM to 7 PM CDT Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

MNZ042>044-049>052-057>063-065>070-073>078-082>085-091>093-251700-
/O.CON.KMPX.WI.Y.0007.220325T1500Z-220326T0000Z/
Todd-Morrison-Mille Lacs-Stearns-Benton-Sherburne-Isanti-
Kandiyohi-Meeker-Wright-Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-Washington-Renville-
McLeod-Sibley-Carver-Scott-Dakota-Redwood-Brown-Nicollet-Le Sueur-
Rice-Goodhue-Watonwan-Blue Earth-Waseca-Steele-Martin-Faribault-
Freeborn-
Including the cities of Long Prairie, Little Falls, Princeton, 
St Cloud, Sauk Rapids, Elk River, Cambridge, Willmar, Litchfield,
Monticello, Minneapolis, Blaine, St Paul, Stillwater, Olivia, 
Hutchinson, Gaylord, Chanhassen, Chaska, Victoria, Shakopee, 
Hastings, Redwood Falls, New Ulm, St Peter, Le Sueur, Faribault, 
Red Wing, St James, Mankato, Waseca, Owatonna, Fairmont, 
Blue Earth, and Albert Lea
254 AM CDT Fri Mar 25 2022

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO
7 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

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

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

* WHEN...From 10 AM to 7 PM CDT Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$
309 
WWUS73 KMPX 251544
NPWMPX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
1044 AM CDT Fri Mar 25 2022

MNZ041-047-048-054>056-064-260000-
/O.CON.KMPX.WI.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-220326T0000Z/
Douglas-Stevens-Pope-Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-Yellow Medicine-
Including the cities of Alexandria, Morris, Glenwood, Madison, 
Benson, Montevideo, and Granite Falls
1044 AM CDT Fri Mar 25 2022

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.

* WHERE...Douglas, Stevens, Pope, Yellow Medicine, Chippewa, Lac 
  Qui Parle and Swift Counties.

* 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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Scattered snow showers are expected to
  develop today. The strong winds during times of these snow
  showers may combine to produce brief periods of significantly 
  reduced visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

MNZ042>044-049>052-057>063-065>070-073>078-082>085-091>093-260000-
/O.CON.KMPX.WI.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-220326T0000Z/
Todd-Morrison-Mille Lacs-Stearns-Benton-Sherburne-Isanti-
Kandiyohi-Meeker-Wright-Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-Washington-Renville-
McLeod-Sibley-Carver-Scott-Dakota-Redwood-Brown-Nicollet-Le Sueur-
Rice-Goodhue-Watonwan-Blue Earth-Waseca-Steele-Martin-Faribault-
Freeborn-
Including the cities of Long Prairie, Little Falls, Princeton, 
St Cloud, Sauk Rapids, Elk River, Cambridge, Willmar, Litchfield,
Monticello, Minneapolis, Blaine, St Paul, Stillwater, Olivia, 
Hutchinson, Gaylord, Chanhassen, Chaska, Victoria, Shakopee, 
Hastings, Redwood Falls, New Ulm, St Peter, Le Sueur, Faribault, 
Red Wing, St James, Mankato, Waseca, Owatonna, Fairmont, 
Blue Earth, and Albert Lea
1044 AM CDT Fri Mar 25 2022

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

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

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

* 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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Scattered snow showers are expected to
  develop today. The strong winds during times of these snow
  showers may combine to produce brief periods of significantly 
  reduced visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
125 
WWUS73 KMPX 251944
NPWMPX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
244 PM CDT Fri Mar 25 2022

MNZ041-047-048-054>056-064-260000-
/O.CON.KMPX.WI.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-220326T0000Z/
Douglas-Stevens-Pope-Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-Yellow Medicine-
Including the cities of Alexandria, Morris, Glenwood, Madison, 
Benson, Montevideo, and Granite Falls
244 PM CDT Fri Mar 25 2022

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.

* WHERE...Douglas, Stevens, Pope, Yellow Medicine, Chippewa, Lac 
  Qui Parle and Swift Counties.

* 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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Scattered snow showers are expected to 
  develop today. The strong winds during times of these snow 
  showers may combine to produce brief periods of significantly 
  reduced visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

MNZ042>044-049>052-057>063-065>070-073>078-082>085-091>093-260000-
/O.CON.KMPX.WI.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-220326T0000Z/
Todd-Morrison-Mille Lacs-Stearns-Benton-Sherburne-Isanti-
Kandiyohi-Meeker-Wright-Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-Washington-Renville-
McLeod-Sibley-Carver-Scott-Dakota-Redwood-Brown-Nicollet-Le Sueur-
Rice-Goodhue-Watonwan-Blue Earth-Waseca-Steele-Martin-Faribault-
Freeborn-
Including the cities of Long Prairie, Little Falls, Princeton, 
St Cloud, Sauk Rapids, Elk River, Cambridge, Willmar, Litchfield,
Monticello, Minneapolis, Blaine, St Paul, Stillwater, Olivia, 
Hutchinson, Gaylord, Chanhassen, Chaska, Victoria, Shakopee, 
Hastings, Redwood Falls, New Ulm, St Peter, Le Sueur, Faribault, 
Red Wing, St James, Mankato, Waseca, Owatonna, Fairmont, 
Blue Earth, and Albert Lea
244 PM CDT Fri Mar 25 2022

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

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

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

* 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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Scattered snow showers are expected to 
  develop today. The strong winds during times of these snow 
  showers may combine to produce brief periods of significantly 
  reduced visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
815 
WWUS73 KMPX 252341
NPWMPX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
641 PM CDT Fri Mar 25 2022

MNZ041>044-047>052-054>070-073>078-082>085-091>093-260300-
/O.EXT.KMPX.WI.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-220326T0300Z/
Douglas-Todd-Morrison-Mille Lacs-Stevens-Pope-Stearns-Benton-
Sherburne-Isanti-Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-Kandiyohi-Meeker-
Wright-Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-Washington-Yellow Medicine-Renville-
McLeod-Sibley-Carver-Scott-Dakota-Redwood-Brown-Nicollet-Le Sueur-
Rice-Goodhue-Watonwan-Blue Earth-Waseca-Steele-Martin-Faribault-
Freeborn-
Including the cities of Alexandria, Long Prairie, Little Falls, 
Princeton, Morris, Glenwood, St Cloud, Sauk Rapids, Elk River, 
Cambridge, Madison, Benson, Montevideo, Willmar, Litchfield, 
Monticello, Minneapolis, Blaine, St Paul, Stillwater, 
Granite Falls, Olivia, Hutchinson, Gaylord, Chanhassen, Chaska, 
Victoria, Shakopee, Hastings, Redwood Falls, New Ulm, St Peter, 
Le Sueur, Faribault, Red Wing, St James, Mankato, Waseca, 
Owatonna, Fairmont, Blue Earth, and Albert Lea
641 PM CDT Fri Mar 25 2022

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 10 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.

&&

$$

Borghoff
096 
WWUS73 KMPX 260244
NPWMPX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
944 PM CDT Fri Mar 25 2022

MNZ041>044-047>052-054>070-073>078-082>085-091>093-260345-
/O.EXP.KMPX.WI.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-220326T0300Z/
Douglas-Todd-Morrison-Mille Lacs-Stevens-Pope-Stearns-Benton-
Sherburne-Isanti-Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-Kandiyohi-Meeker-
Wright-Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-Washington-Yellow Medicine-Renville-
McLeod-Sibley-Carver-Scott-Dakota-Redwood-Brown-Nicollet-Le Sueur-
Rice-Goodhue-Watonwan-Blue Earth-Waseca-Steele-Martin-Faribault-
Freeborn-
Including the cities of Alexandria, Long Prairie, Little Falls, 
Princeton, Morris, Glenwood, St Cloud, Sauk Rapids, Elk River, 
Cambridge, Madison, Benson, Montevideo, Willmar, Litchfield, 
Monticello, Minneapolis, Blaine, St Paul, Stillwater, 
Granite Falls, Olivia, Hutchinson, Gaylord, Chanhassen, Chaska, 
Victoria, Shakopee, Hastings, Redwood Falls, New Ulm, St Peter, 
Le Sueur, Faribault, Red Wing, St James, Mankato, Waseca, 
Owatonna, Fairmont, Blue Earth, and Albert Lea
944 PM CDT Fri Mar 25 2022

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 10 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

$$

Borghoff

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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.