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Wind Advisory 2, NWS La Crosse, WI
NWS La Crosse, WI issued this wind advisory at Feb 27, 2025, 1:17 PM CST for 8 counties in Iowa; 7 counties in Minnesota; 12 counties in Wisconsin. It took effect at Feb 28, 2025, 10:00 AM CST. It was in force for 8 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Feb 27, 2025, 1:17 PM CST (19:17 UTC)
- In effect from
- Feb 28, 2025, 10:00 AM CST
- Expired
- Feb 28, 2025, 6:00 PM CST
- In force
- 8 hr
- Issued by
- NWS La Crosse, WI
All 27 counties
Allamakee County, IA, Chickasaw County, IA, Clayton County, IA, Fayette County, IA, Floyd County, IA, Howard County, IA, Mitchell County, IA, Winneshiek County, IA, Dodge County, MN, Fillmore County, MN, Houston County, MN, Mower County, MN, Olmsted County, MN, Wabasha County, MN, Winona County, MN, Adams County, WI, Buffalo County, WI, Clark County, WI, Crawford County, WI, Grant County, WI, Jackson County, WI, Juneau County, WI, La Crosse County, WI, Monroe County, WI, Richland County, WI, Trempealeau County, WI, Vernon County, WI
The radar
The La Crosse radar (KARX), 32 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 19:18 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, 7.3 hours before the alert went out and 211 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
- 967 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 83 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 157 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 245 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
016 WWUS73 KARX 271917 NPWARX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service La Crosse WI 117 PM CST Thu Feb 27 2025 IAZ008>011-018-019-029-030-MNZ079-086>088-094>096-WIZ029-032>034- 041>044-053>055-061-010000- /O.NEW.KARX.WI.Y.0002.250228T1600Z-250301T0000Z/ Mitchell-Howard-Winneshiek-Allamakee-Floyd-Chickasaw-Fayette- Clayton-Wabasha-Dodge-Olmsted-Winona-Mower-Fillmore-Houston-Clark- Buffalo-Trempealeau-Jackson-La Crosse-Monroe-Juneau-Adams-Vernon- Crawford-Richland-Grant- Including the cities of New Hampton, Prairie Du Chien, Charles City, Wabasha, Decorah, Dodge Center, Friendship, Elkader, Oelwein, Whitehall, Cresco, Waukon, Mauston, Arcadia, Platteville, Caledonia, La Crosse, Tomah, Sparta, Winona, Rochester, Osage, Alma, Neillsville, Black River Falls, Richland Center, Austin, Viroqua, and Preston 117 PM CST Thu Feb 27 2025 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 6 PM CST FRIDAY... * WHAT...West and northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. The highest sustained winds and wind gusts will be in northeast Iowa and southeast Minnesota. * WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Iowa, southeast Minnesota, and central, southwest, and west central Wisconsin. * WHEN...From 10 AM to 6 PM CST Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ JSB
5 follow-up statements
228 WWUS73 KARX 280936 NPWARX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service La Crosse WI 336 AM CST Fri Feb 28 2025 IAZ008>011-018-019-029-030-MNZ079-086>088-094>096-WIZ029-032>034- 041>044-053>055-061-282100- /O.CON.KARX.WI.Y.0002.250228T1600Z-250301T0000Z/ Mitchell-Howard-Winneshiek-Allamakee-Floyd-Chickasaw-Fayette- Clayton-Wabasha-Dodge-Olmsted-Winona-Mower-Fillmore-Houston-Clark- Buffalo-Trempealeau-Jackson-La Crosse-Monroe-Juneau-Adams-Vernon- Crawford-Richland-Grant- Including the cities of Dodge Center, Oelwein, Mauston, Tomah, Caledonia, Osage, La Crosse, Black River Falls, Whitehall, Neillsville, Platteville, Sparta, Alma, Charles City, New Hampton, Wabasha, Waukon, Winona, Viroqua, Elkader, Prairie Du Chien, Rochester, Richland Center, Preston, Austin, Arcadia, Cresco, Decorah, and Friendship 336 AM CST Fri Feb 28 2025 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West to northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. strongest across portions of southeast Minnesota and northeast Iowa. * WHERE...Portions of northeast Iowa, southeast Minnesota, and southwest into central Wisconsin. * WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 6 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ Rieck
843 WWUS73 KARX 281618 NPWARX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service La Crosse WI 1018 AM CST Fri Feb 28 2025 IAZ008>011-018-019-029-030-MNZ079-086>088-094>096-WIZ029-032>034- 041>044-053>055-061-010000- /O.CON.KARX.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-250301T0000Z/ Mitchell-Howard-Winneshiek-Allamakee-Floyd-Chickasaw-Fayette- Clayton-Wabasha-Dodge-Olmsted-Winona-Mower-Fillmore-Houston-Clark- Buffalo-Trempealeau-Jackson-La Crosse-Monroe-Juneau-Adams-Vernon- Crawford-Richland-Grant- Including the cities of Arcadia, Prairie Du Chien, Preston, New Hampton, Cresco, Sparta, Tomah, Alma, Neillsville, Charles City, Dodge Center, Osage, Mauston, Waukon, Oelwein, Richland Center, Austin, Winona, Wabasha, Rochester, Viroqua, Friendship, Elkader, La Crosse, Platteville, Decorah, Caledonia, Black River Falls, and Whitehall 1018 AM CST Fri Feb 28 2025 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. Strongest winds and gusts will be in northeast Iowa and southeast Minnesota. * WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Iowa, southeast Minnesota, and central, southwest, and west central Wisconsin. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ JSB
048 WWUS73 KARX 281812 NPWARX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service La Crosse WI 1212 PM CST Fri Feb 28 2025 IAZ008>011-018-019-029-030-MNZ079-086>088-094>096-WIZ029-032>034- 041>044-053>055-061-010000- /O.CON.KARX.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-250301T0000Z/ Mitchell-Howard-Winneshiek-Allamakee-Floyd-Chickasaw-Fayette- Clayton-Wabasha-Dodge-Olmsted-Winona-Mower-Fillmore-Houston-Clark- Buffalo-Trempealeau-Jackson-La Crosse-Monroe-Juneau-Adams-Vernon- Crawford-Richland-Grant- Including the cities of Arcadia, Prairie Du Chien, Preston, New Hampton, Cresco, Sparta, Tomah, Alma, Neillsville, Charles City, Dodge Center, Osage, Mauston, Waukon, Oelwein, Richland Center, Austin, Winona, Wabasha, Rochester, Viroqua, Friendship, Elkader, La Crosse, Platteville, Decorah, Caledonia, Black River Falls, and Whitehall 1212 PM CST Fri Feb 28 2025 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. Strongest winds and gusts will be in northeast Iowa and southeast Minnesota. * WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Iowa, southeast Minnesota, and central, southwest, and west central Wisconsin. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ JSB
258 WWUS73 KARX 282038 NPWARX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service La Crosse WI 238 PM CST Fri Feb 28 2025 IAZ008>011-018-019-029-030-MNZ079-086>088-094>096-WIZ029-032>034- 041>044-053>055-061-010000- /O.CON.KARX.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-250301T0000Z/ Mitchell-Howard-Winneshiek-Allamakee-Floyd-Chickasaw-Fayette- Clayton-Wabasha-Dodge-Olmsted-Winona-Mower-Fillmore-Houston-Clark- Buffalo-Trempealeau-Jackson-La Crosse-Monroe-Juneau-Adams-Vernon- Crawford-Richland-Grant- Including the cities of Arcadia, Prairie Du Chien, Preston, New Hampton, Cresco, Sparta, Tomah, Alma, Neillsville, Charles City, Dodge Center, Osage, Mauston, Waukon, Oelwein, Richland Center, Austin, Winona, Wabasha, Rochester, Viroqua, Friendship, Elkader, La Crosse, Platteville, Decorah, Caledonia, Black River Falls, and Whitehall 238 PM CST Fri Feb 28 2025 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts of 40 to 60 mph. Strongest winds and gusts will be in northeast Iowa and southeast Minnesota. * WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Iowa, southeast Minnesota, and central, southwest, and west central Wisconsin. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ JSB
542 WWUS73 KARX 282358 NPWARX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service La Crosse WI 558 PM CST Fri Feb 28 2025 IAZ008>011-018-019-029-030-MNZ079-086>088-094>096-WIZ029-032>034- 041>044-053>055-061-010100- /O.EXP.KARX.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-250301T0000Z/ Mitchell-Howard-Winneshiek-Allamakee-Floyd-Chickasaw-Fayette- Clayton-Wabasha-Dodge-Olmsted-Winona-Mower-Fillmore-Houston-Clark- Buffalo-Trempealeau-Jackson-La Crosse-Monroe-Juneau-Adams-Vernon- Crawford-Richland-Grant- Including the cities of Alma, Rochester, New Hampton, Mauston, Neillsville, Whitehall, Richland Center, Caledonia, Preston, Viroqua, Elkader, Dodge Center, Cresco, Osage, Charles City, Waukon, Winona, Tomah, Oelwein, Platteville, Friendship, Arcadia, Austin, Sparta, Prairie Du Chien, La Crosse, Wabasha, Decorah, and Black River Falls 558 PM CST Fri Feb 28 2025 ...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... Wind speeds are and should continue decreasing across southeast Minnesota, northeast Iowa, and west central and southwestern Wisconsin Friday evening. Therefore, the Wind Advisory will be allowed to expire at 6 PM CST. $$ Ferguson
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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.