Sat-Sun, March 5-6th High Wind Episode

(9:45PM Thursday - 3/3/22) A storm system moving through the region will bring a period of high winds to portions of the state and region, Saturday afternoon through Sunday morning.

Summary...
A strengthening storm system will move from the Plains Saturday morning, through the Midwest Saturday night, and then through the Great Lakes by Sunday morning. This storm system will bring a period of high winds to portions of the state and region, Saturday afternoon through Sunday morning.

​Forecast...
A strengthening storm system the region will bring a period of high winds to the state, Saturday afternoon through Sunday morning. High winds aloft, characterized by a low level jet (850MB) of upwards to 50-70KT and 925MB winds of 40-50KT, will be in place. Adequate mixing is anticipated at least up to 900MB, along with strong warm air advection ahead of the storm system and cold air advection behind the storm system, which will aide in transporting higher winds to the surface. During this period, wind gusts of 35-50MPH are expected across much of the state, Saturday afternoon through Sunday morning. Winds Saturday afternoon into Sunday night will be southerly, winds from overnight Saturday night through Sunday morning will be westerly.

​Below is the high wind forecast for this event

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