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High Wind Warning 3, NWS Indianapolis, IN

April 1, 202334 counties in Indiana

NWS Indianapolis, IN issued this high wind warning at Apr 1, 2023, 10:36 AM EDT for 34 counties in Indiana. It was in force for 5 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Apr 1, 2023, 10:36 AM EDT (14:36 UTC)
Expired
Apr 1, 2023, 3:12 PM EDT
In force
5 hr
Issued by
NWS Indianapolis, IN
All 34 counties

Bartholomew County, IN, Boone County, IN, Brown County, IN, Clay County, IN, Clinton County, IN, Daviess County, IN, Decatur County, IN, Delaware County, IN, Greene County, IN, Hamilton County, IN, Hancock County, IN, Hendricks County, IN, Henry County, IN, Howard County, IN, Jackson County, IN, Jennings County, IN, Johnson County, IN, Knox County, IN, Lawrence County, IN, Madison County, IN, Marion County, IN, Martin County, IN, Monroe County, IN, Montgomery County, IN, Morgan County, IN, Owen County, IN, Parke County, IN, Putnam County, IN, Randolph County, IN, Rush County, IN, Shelby County, IN, Sullivan County, IN, Tipton County, IN, Vigo County, IN

The radar

The Indianapolis radar (KIND), 18 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 14:37 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

Lincoln, IL (KILX), launched 12:00Z, 2.6 hours before the alert went out and 205 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, Lincoln, IL at 12:00Z on 2023-04-01Temperature 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, Lincoln, IL at 12:00Z on 2023-04-01The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 60 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
1171 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
73 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
60 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
166 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

600 
WWUS73 KIND 011436
NPWIND

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
1036 AM EDT Sat Apr 1 2023

INZ030-031-036>042-044>049-051>057-060>065-067>072-012200-
/O.UPG.KIND.WI.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-230401T2200Z/
/O.NEW.KIND.HW.W.0003.230401T1436Z-230401T2200Z/
Clinton-Howard-Montgomery-Boone-Tipton-Hamilton-Madison-Delaware-
Randolph-Parke-Putnam-Hendricks-Marion-Hancock-Henry-Vigo-Clay-
Owen-Morgan-Johnson-Shelby-Rush-Sullivan-Greene-Monroe-Brown-
Bartholomew-Decatur-Knox-Daviess-Martin-Lawrence-Jackson-Jennings-
Including the cities of Frankfort, Kokomo, Crawfordsville, 
Lebanon, Zionsville, Tipton, Fishers, Carmel, Noblesville, 
Anderson, Muncie, Winchester, Union City, Farmland, Parker City, 
Rockville, Montezuma, Rosedale, Greencastle, Plainfield, 
Brownsburg, Danville, Indianapolis, Greenfield, New Castle, 
Terre Haute, Brazil, Spencer, Gosport, Martinsville, Mooresville,
Greenwood, Franklin, Shelbyville, Rushville, Sullivan, Carlisle, 
Shelburn, Farmersburg, Linton, Bloomfield, Jasonville, 
Worthington, Bloomington, Nashville, Columbus, Greensburg, 
Vincennes, Washington, Loogootee, Shoals, Bedford, Mitchell, 
Seymour, and North Vernon
1036 AM EDT Sat Apr 1 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts of 50 to 60 mph.

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

* WHEN...Until 6 PM EDT 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...The highest wind gusts are expected from 10
  am through 1 pm.

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.

&&

$$

INZ021-028-029-035-043-012200-
/O.CON.KIND.WI.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-230401T2200Z/
Carroll-Warren-Tippecanoe-Fountain-Vermillion-
Including the cities of Delphi, Flora, Williamsport, 
West Lebanon, Lafayette, West Lafayette, Attica, Covington, 
Veedersburg, Clinton, and Fairview Park
1036 AM EDT Sat Apr 1 2023

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Carroll, Warren, Tippecanoe, Fountain and Vermillion 
  Counties.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM EDT 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/ind
1 follow-up statement
236 
WWUS73 KIND 011912
NPWIND

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
312 PM EDT Sat Apr 1 2023

INZ030-031-036>042-044>049-051>057-060>065-067>072-012200-
/O.CAN.KIND.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-230401T2200Z/
/O.EXA.KIND.WI.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-230401T2200Z/
Clinton-Howard-Montgomery-Boone-Tipton-Hamilton-Madison-Delaware-
Randolph-Parke-Putnam-Hendricks-Marion-Hancock-Henry-Vigo-Clay-
Owen-Morgan-Johnson-Shelby-Rush-Sullivan-Greene-Monroe-Brown-
Bartholomew-Decatur-Knox-Daviess-Martin-Lawrence-Jackson-Jennings-
Including the cities of Frankfort, Kokomo, Crawfordsville, 
Lebanon, Zionsville, Tipton, Fishers, Carmel, Noblesville, 
Anderson, Muncie, Winchester, Union City, Farmland, Parker City, 
Rockville, Montezuma, Rosedale, Greencastle, Plainfield, 
Brownsburg, Danville, Indianapolis, Greenfield, New Castle, 
Terre Haute, Brazil, Spencer, Gosport, Martinsville, Mooresville,
Greenwood, Franklin, Shelbyville, Rushville, Sullivan, Carlisle, 
Shelburn, Farmersburg, Linton, Bloomfield, Jasonville, 
Worthington, Bloomington, Nashville, Columbus, Greensburg, 
Vincennes, Washington, Loogootee, Shoals, Bedford, Mitchell, 
Seymour, and North Vernon
312 PM EDT Sat Apr 1 2023

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to around 45 mph.

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

* WHEN...Until 6 PM EDT 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.

&&

$$

INZ021-028-029-035-043-012200-
/O.CON.KIND.WI.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-230401T2200Z/
Carroll-Warren-Tippecanoe-Fountain-Vermillion-
Including the cities of Delphi, Flora, Williamsport, 
West Lebanon, Lafayette, West Lafayette, Attica, Covington, 
Veedersburg, Clinton, and Fairview Park
312 PM EDT Sat Apr 1 2023

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to around 45 
  mph.

* WHERE...Carroll, Warren, Tippecanoe, Fountain and Vermillion 
  Counties.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM EDT 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/ind

The office that day

Everything else NWS Indianapolis, IN issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 31, 9:12 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningINDWarren33 min
Mar 31, 9:38 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningINDCarroll, Tippecanoe52 min
Mar 31, 9:58 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementINDSullivan32 min
Mar 31, 10:00 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningINDFountain, Parke, Vermillion, Warren45 min
Mar 31, 10:08 PM EDTTornado WarningINDClay, Greene, Sullivan52 min
Mar 31, 10:19 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningINDFountain, Montgomery, Parke, Tippecanoe26 min
Mar 31, 10:27 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningINDClay, Montgomery, Parke, Putnam, Vermillion, Vigo33 min
Mar 31, 10:37 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningINDClay, Greene, Knox, Owen, Sullivan, Vigo23 min
Mar 31, 10:37 PM EDTTornado Warning Tornado observedINDClay, Greene, Owen, Sullivan38 min
Mar 31, 10:40 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningINDBoone, Clinton, Hamilton, Howard, Montgomery, Tippecanoe and 1 more35 min
Mar 31, 10:42 PM EDTTornado WarningINDBoone, Clinton, Hamilton, Howard, Montgomery, Tipton33 min
Mar 31, 10:55 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threatINDBoone, Clay, Hendricks, Montgomery, Morgan, Owen and 3 more50 min
Mar 31, 10:56 PM EDTTornado WarningINDCarroll, Clinton, Howard19 min
Mar 31, 10:57 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threatINDClay, Greene, Monroe, Morgan, Owen, Sullivan and 1 more33 min
Mar 31, 11:00 PM EDTTornado WarningINDBrown, Monroe, Morgan, Owen30 min
Mar 31, 11:11 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningINDBoone, Clinton, Delaware, Hamilton, Howard, Madison and 1 more34 min
Mar 31, 11:12 PM EDTTornado WarningINDClinton, Howard, Tipton33 min
Mar 31, 11:16 PM EDTTornado WarningINDJohnson, Morgan, Shelby44 min
Mar 31, 11:22 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threatINDBartholomew, Brown, Johnson, Monroe, Morgan, Owen and 1 more23 min
Mar 31, 11:24 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threatINDBoone, Hamilton, Hancock, Hendricks, Johnson, Madison and 4 more36 min
Mar 31, 11:42 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threatINDDelaware, Henry, Madison, Randolph48 min
Mar 31, 11:42 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threatINDBrown, Decatur, Hancock, Henry, Johnson, Marion and 2 more33 min
Mar 31, 11:55 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threatINDDecatur, Hancock, Henry, Johnson, Madison, Marion and 2 more50 min
Apr 1, 12:08 AM EDTTornado WarningINDRush9 min
Apr 1, 2:44 AM EDTWind AdvisoryINDBartholomew, Boone, Brown, Carroll, Clay, Clinton and 33 more15 hr
Apr 1, 11:05 AM EDTRiver Flood WarningINDFountain, Parke, Tippecanoe, Vermillion, Warren72 hr
Apr 1, 11:05 AM EDTRiver Flood WarningINDFountain, Parke, Vermillion, Warren4 days

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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.