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High Wind Warning 2, NWS Northern Indiana

April 1, 20237 counties in Indiana; 4 counties in Ohio

NWS Northern Indiana issued this high wind warning at Apr 1, 2023, 10:44 AM EDT for 7 counties in Indiana; 4 counties in Ohio. It was in force for 6 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, 10:44 AM EDT (14:44 UTC)
Expired
Apr 1, 2023, 4:53 PM EDT
In force
6 hr
Issued by
NWS Northern Indiana

Counties Adams County, IN, Allen County, IN, Blackford County, IN, Grant County, IN, Huntington County, IN, Jay County, IN, Wells County, IN, Allen County, OH, Paulding County, OH, Putnam County, OH, Van Wert County, OH

The radar

The Northern Indiana radar (KIWX), 92 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 14:46 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

Cncnati-Daytn, OH (KILN), launched 12:00Z, 2.7 hours before the alert went out and 178 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, Cncnati-Daytn, OH 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, Cncnati-Daytn, OH at 12:00Z on 2023-04-01The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 247 square meters per square second.1939587897117136156Sfc1 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
1978 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
119 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
247 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
191 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

883 
WWUS73 KIWX 011444
NPWIWX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
1044 AM EDT Sat Apr 1 2023

INZ018-025>027-032>034-OHZ015-016-024-025-012200-
/O.UPG.KIWX.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-230401T2200Z/
/O.NEW.KIWX.HW.W.0002.230401T1444Z-230401T2200Z/
Allen IN-Huntington-Wells-Adams-Grant-Blackford-Jay-Paulding-
Putnam-Van Wert-Allen OH-
Including the cities of Fort Wayne, New Haven, Huntington, 
Roanoke, Bluffton, Ossian, Decatur, Berne, Marion, Gas City, 
Upland, Hartford City, Montpelier, Portland, Dunkirk, Paulding, 
Antwerp, Payne, Ottawa, Leipsic, Columbus Grove, Continental, 
Pandora, Van Wert, Ohio City, Lima, and Spencerville
1044 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 up to 60 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of northern Indiana and northwest Ohio.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will negatively impact clean up efforts
  from last nights storms. Additional trees and powerlines may be
  downed. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile 
  vehicles.w

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A 58 mph wind gust has been recorded at
  Muncie and a wind gust of 52 mph has been recorded at 
  Indianapolis airport. Ingredients responsible for these wind 
  gusts will move over the warning area within the next few hours.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. Use caution if you must drive.

&&

$$

INZ005>009-012>015-017-020-022>024-103-104-116-203-204-216-
MIZ078>081-177-277-OHZ001-002-004-005-012200-
/O.CON.KIWX.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-230401T2200Z/
Elkhart-Lagrange-Steuben-Noble-De Kalb-Starke-Pulaski-Marshall-
Fulton IN-Whitley-White-Cass IN-Miami-Wabash-Northern La Porte-
Eastern St. Joseph IN-Northern Kosciusko-Southern La Porte-
Western St. Joseph IN-Southern Kosciusko-Cass MI-St. Joseph MI-
Branch-Hillsdale-Northern Berrien-Southern Berrien-Williams-
Fulton OH-Defiance-Henry-
Including the cities of Elkhart, Goshen, Nappanee, Lagrange, 
Topeka, Shipshewana, Angola, Fremont, Kendallville, Ligonier, 
Albion, Auburn, Garrett, Knox, North Judson, Bass Lake, Winamac, 
Francesville, Medaryville, Plymouth, Bremen, Culver, Rochester, 
Akron, Columbia City, Tri-Lakes, South Whitley, Monticello, 
Monon, Brookston, Logansport, Royal Center, Peru, Grissom AFB, 
Mexico, Wabash, North Manchester, Michigan City, La Porte, 
Kingsbury, Fish Lake, South Bend, Mishawaka, Lakeville, Granger, 
Syracuse, Milford, North Webster, Leesburg, Wanatah, La Crosse, 
Union Mills, North Liberty, New Carlisle, Walkerton, Warsaw, 
Winona Lake, Silver Lake, Mentone, Dowagiac, Cassopolis, 
Edwardsburg, Marcellus, Sturgis, Three Rivers, White Pigeon, 
Mendon, Coldwater, Bronson, Hillsdale, Jonesville, Litchfield, 
Benton Harbor, St. Joseph, Paw Paw Lake, Niles, New Buffalo, 
Stevensville, Berrien Springs, Bryan, Montpelier, Edgerton, 
Wauseon, Archbold, Swanton, Delta, Defiance, Sherwood, 
Hicksville, Napoleon, Deshler, and Liberty Center
1044 AM EDT Sat Apr 1 2023 /944 AM CDT Sat Apr 1 2023/

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT /5 PM CDT/ THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...West wind around 30 mph, with gusts to between 40 to 50 
  mph. Winds will shift northwest and then diminish by evening.

* WHERE...Portions of northern Indiana, southwest Michigan and 
  northwest Ohio.

* WHEN...From 6 AM EDT /5 AM CDT/ to 6 PM EDT /5 PM CDT/ 
  Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds could blow around unsecured objects and
  blow down tree limbs causing a few power outages.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
3 follow-up statements
055 
WWUS73 KIWX 011514
NPWIWX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
1114 AM EDT Sat Apr 1 2023

INZ018-025>027-032>034-OHZ015-016-024-025-012200-
/O.CON.KIWX.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-230401T2200Z/
Allen IN-Huntington-Wells-Adams-Grant-Blackford-Jay-Paulding-
Putnam-Van Wert-Allen OH-
Including the cities of Fort Wayne, New Haven, Huntington, 
Roanoke, Bluffton, Ossian, Decatur, Berne, Marion, Gas City, 
Upland, Hartford City, Montpelier, Portland, Dunkirk, Paulding, 
Antwerp, Payne, Ottawa, Leipsic, Columbus Grove, Continental, 
Pandora, Van Wert, Ohio City, Lima, and Spencerville
1114 AM EDT Sat Apr 1 2023

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

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

* WHERE...Portions of northern Indiana and northwest Ohio.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will negatively impact clean up efforts
  from last nights storms. Additional trees and powerlines may be
  downed. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile
  vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A 58 mph wind gust has been recorded at
  Muncie and a wind gust of 52 mph has been recorded at 
  Indianapolis airport. Ingredients responsible for these wind 
  gusts will move over the warning area within the next few hours.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. Use caution if you must drive.

&&

$$

INZ005>009-012>015-017-020-022>024-103-104-116-203-204-216-
MIZ078>081-177-277-OHZ001-002-004-005-012200-
/O.CON.KIWX.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-230401T2200Z/
Elkhart-Lagrange-Steuben-Noble-De Kalb-Starke-Pulaski-Marshall-
Fulton IN-Whitley-White-Cass IN-Miami-Wabash-Northern La Porte-
Eastern St. Joseph IN-Northern Kosciusko-Southern La Porte-
Western St. Joseph IN-Southern Kosciusko-Cass MI-St. Joseph MI-
Branch-Hillsdale-Northern Berrien-Southern Berrien-Williams-
Fulton OH-Defiance-Henry-
Including the cities of Elkhart, Goshen, Nappanee, Lagrange, 
Topeka, Shipshewana, Angola, Fremont, Kendallville, Ligonier, 
Albion, Auburn, Garrett, Knox, North Judson, Bass Lake, Winamac, 
Francesville, Medaryville, Plymouth, Bremen, Culver, Rochester, 
Akron, Columbia City, Tri-Lakes, South Whitley, Monticello, 
Monon, Brookston, Logansport, Royal Center, Peru, Grissom AFB, 
Mexico, Wabash, North Manchester, Michigan City, La Porte, 
Kingsbury, Fish Lake, South Bend, Mishawaka, Lakeville, Granger, 
Syracuse, Milford, North Webster, Leesburg, Wanatah, La Crosse, 
Union Mills, North Liberty, New Carlisle, Walkerton, Warsaw, 
Winona Lake, Silver Lake, Mentone, Dowagiac, Cassopolis, 
Edwardsburg, Marcellus, Sturgis, Three Rivers, White Pigeon, 
Mendon, Coldwater, Bronson, Hillsdale, Jonesville, Litchfield, 
Benton Harbor, St. Joseph, Paw Paw Lake, Niles, New Buffalo, 
Stevensville, Berrien Springs, Bryan, Montpelier, Edgerton, 
Wauseon, Archbold, Swanton, Delta, Defiance, Sherwood, 
Hicksville, Napoleon, Deshler, and Liberty Center
1114 AM EDT Sat Apr 1 2023 /1014 AM CDT Sat Apr 1 2023/

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT /5 PM CDT/ THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...West wind around 30 mph, with gusts to between 40 to 50 
  mph. Winds will shift northwest and then diminish by evening.

* WHERE...Portions of northern Indiana, southwest Michigan and 
  northwest Ohio.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM EDT /5 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.

&&

$$
989 
WWUS73 KIWX 011938
NPWIWX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
338 PM EDT Sat Apr 1 2023

INZ018-025>027-032>034-OHZ015-016-024-025-012200-
/O.CON.KIWX.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-230401T2200Z/
Allen IN-Huntington-Wells-Adams-Grant-Blackford-Jay-Paulding-
Putnam-Van Wert-Allen OH-
Including the cities of Fort Wayne, New Haven, Huntington, 
Roanoke, Bluffton, Ossian, Decatur, Berne, Marion, Gas City, 
Upland, Hartford City, Montpelier, Portland, Dunkirk, Paulding, 
Antwerp, Payne, Ottawa, Leipsic, Columbus Grove, Continental, 
Pandora, Van Wert, Ohio City, Lima, and Spencerville
338 PM EDT Sat Apr 1 2023

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

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

* WHERE...Portions of northern Indiana and northwest Ohio.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile
  vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest wind is likely done for the
  day. However, Lima, Ohio continues to report wind gusts near 50
  mph. These wind gusts will diminish within the next one to three
  hours.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution if you must drive.

&&

$$

INZ005>009-012>015-017-020-022>024-103-104-116-203-204-216-
MIZ078>081-177-277-OHZ001-002-004-005-012200-
/O.CON.KIWX.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-230401T2200Z/
Elkhart-Lagrange-Steuben-Noble-De Kalb-Starke-Pulaski-Marshall-
Fulton IN-Whitley-White-Cass IN-Miami-Wabash-Northern La Porte-
Eastern St. Joseph IN-Northern Kosciusko-Southern La Porte-
Western St. Joseph IN-Southern Kosciusko-Cass MI-St. Joseph MI-
Branch-Hillsdale-Northern Berrien-Southern Berrien-Williams-
Fulton OH-Defiance-Henry-
Including the cities of Elkhart, Goshen, Nappanee, Lagrange, 
Topeka, Shipshewana, Angola, Fremont, Kendallville, Ligonier, 
Albion, Auburn, Garrett, Knox, North Judson, Bass Lake, Winamac, 
Francesville, Medaryville, Plymouth, Bremen, Culver, Rochester, 
Akron, Columbia City, Tri-Lakes, South Whitley, Monticello, 
Monon, Brookston, Logansport, Royal Center, Peru, Grissom AFB, 
Mexico, Wabash, North Manchester, Michigan City, La Porte, 
Kingsbury, Fish Lake, South Bend, Mishawaka, Lakeville, Granger, 
Syracuse, Milford, North Webster, Leesburg, Wanatah, La Crosse, 
Union Mills, North Liberty, New Carlisle, Walkerton, Warsaw, 
Winona Lake, Silver Lake, Mentone, Dowagiac, Cassopolis, 
Edwardsburg, Marcellus, Sturgis, Three Rivers, White Pigeon, 
Mendon, Coldwater, Bronson, Hillsdale, Jonesville, Litchfield, 
Benton Harbor, St. Joseph, Paw Paw Lake, Niles, New Buffalo, 
Stevensville, Berrien Springs, Bryan, Montpelier, Edgerton, 
Wauseon, Archbold, Swanton, Delta, Defiance, Sherwood, 
Hicksville, Napoleon, Deshler, and Liberty Center
338 PM EDT Sat Apr 1 2023 /238 PM CDT Sat Apr 1 2023/

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT /5 PM CDT/ THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts to between 40 to
  50 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of northern Indiana, southwest Michigan and 
  northwest Ohio.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM EDT /5 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...The strongest wind is likely done for the
  day. However, a few automated stations continue to report wind
  gusts of about 40 to 45 mph. These wind gusts will diminish 
  within the next one to three hours.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
001 
WWUS73 KIWX 012053
NPWIWX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
453 PM EDT Sat Apr 1 2023

INZ018-025>027-032>034-OHZ015-016-024-025-012200-
/O.CAN.KIWX.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-230401T2200Z/
Allen IN-Huntington-Wells-Adams-Grant-Blackford-Jay-Paulding-
Putnam-Van Wert-Allen OH-
Including the cities of Fort Wayne, New Haven, Huntington, 
Roanoke, Bluffton, Ossian, Decatur, Berne, Marion, Gas City, 
Upland, Hartford City, Montpelier, Portland, Dunkirk, Paulding, 
Antwerp, Payne, Ottawa, Leipsic, Columbus Grove, Continental, 
Pandora, Van Wert, Ohio City, Lima, and Spencerville
453 PM EDT Sat Apr 1 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

Wind gusts will continue to dimininsh this evening. The high wind
warning has been cancelled.

$$

INZ005>009-012>015-017-020-022>024-103-104-116-203-204-216-
MIZ078>081-177-277-OHZ001-002-004-005-012200-
/O.CAN.KIWX.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-230401T2200Z/
Elkhart-Lagrange-Steuben-Noble-De Kalb-Starke-Pulaski-Marshall-
Fulton IN-Whitley-White-Cass IN-Miami-Wabash-Northern La Porte-
Eastern St. Joseph IN-Northern Kosciusko-Southern La Porte-
Western St. Joseph IN-Southern Kosciusko-Cass MI-St. Joseph MI-
Branch-Hillsdale-Northern Berrien-Southern Berrien-Williams-
Fulton OH-Defiance-Henry-
Including the cities of Elkhart, Goshen, Nappanee, Lagrange, 
Topeka, Shipshewana, Angola, Fremont, Kendallville, Ligonier, 
Albion, Auburn, Garrett, Knox, North Judson, Bass Lake, Winamac, 
Francesville, Medaryville, Plymouth, Bremen, Culver, Rochester, 
Akron, Columbia City, Tri-Lakes, South Whitley, Monticello, 
Monon, Brookston, Logansport, Royal Center, Peru, Grissom AFB, 
Mexico, Wabash, North Manchester, Michigan City, La Porte, 
Kingsbury, Fish Lake, South Bend, Mishawaka, Lakeville, Granger, 
Syracuse, Milford, North Webster, Leesburg, Wanatah, La Crosse, 
Union Mills, North Liberty, New Carlisle, Walkerton, Warsaw, 
Winona Lake, Silver Lake, Mentone, Dowagiac, Cassopolis, 
Edwardsburg, Marcellus, Sturgis, Three Rivers, White Pigeon, 
Mendon, Coldwater, Bronson, Hillsdale, Jonesville, Litchfield, 
Benton Harbor, St. Joseph, Paw Paw Lake, Niles, New Buffalo, 
Stevensville, Berrien Springs, Bryan, Montpelier, Edgerton, 
Wauseon, Archbold, Swanton, Delta, Defiance, Sherwood, 
Hicksville, Napoleon, Deshler, and Liberty Center
453 PM EDT Sat Apr 1 2023 /353 PM CDT Sat Apr 1 2023/

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Wind gusts will continue to dimininsh this evening. The wind
advisory has been cancelled.

$$

The office that day

Everything else NWS Northern Indiana issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 31, 9:24 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningIWX2 hr
Mar 31, 9:33 PM EDTTornado WarningIWXWhite42 min
Mar 31, 9:40 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningIWXLaPorte, Saint Joseph50 min
Mar 31, 9:52 PM EDTTornado WarningIWXPulaski, White38 min
Mar 31, 10:00 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threatIWXLaPorte, Marshall, Saint Joseph, Starke45 min
Mar 31, 10:06 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningIWXCass, Fulton, Miami, Wabash, White39 min
Mar 31, 10:07 PM EDTTornado WarningIWXLaPorte, Starke23 min
Mar 31, 10:23 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threatIWXCass, Fulton, Marshall, Pulaski, Starke, White52 min
Mar 31, 10:29 PM EDTTornado WarningIWXLaPorte, Marshall, Saint Joseph31 min
Mar 31, 10:43 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threatIWXElkhart, Kosciusko, Marshall, Saint Joseph, Starke32 min
Mar 31, 10:45 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningIWXAllen, Cass, Grant, Huntington, Miami, Wabash and 1 more45 min
Mar 31, 10:52 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryIWXLaPorte, Marshall, Saint Joseph, Starke3 hr
Mar 31, 11:13 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningIWXAllen, Huntington, Whitley47 min
Mar 31, 11:18 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningIWXAdams, Allen, Huntington, Wabash, Wells57 min
Mar 31, 11:18 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threatIWXAllen, DeKalb, Elkhart, Kosciusko, LaGrange, Noble and 2 more42 min
Mar 31, 11:20 PM EDTTornado WarningIWXGrant, Huntington, Miami, Wabash, Wells25 min
Mar 31, 11:31 PM EDTTornado WarningIWXAllen29 min
Mar 31, 11:41 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningIWXAdams, Blackford, Grant, Huntington, Jay, Wells34 min
Mar 31, 11:41 PM EDTTornado WarningIWXAllen34 min
Mar 31, 11:49 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningIWXDeKalb56 min
Apr 1, 12:03 AM EDTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threatIWXAdams, Allen57 min
Apr 1, 12:05 AM EDTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threatIWXAllen55 min
Apr 1, 12:14 AM EDTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threatIWXAdams, Jay16 min
Apr 1, 12:11 AM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningIWXWilliams23 min
Apr 1, 12:52 AM EDTTornado WarningIWXAllen, Van Wert23 min
Apr 1, 12:58 AM EDTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threatIWXAllen, Putnam15 min

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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.