Thur, April 14th High Wind Event Update #1

​(9:30PM Wednesday - 4/13/22) A storm system moving through the region will bring a a period of high winds to the northern half of the state, Thursday morning through Thursday evening.

Summary...
With this update little to no change was needed, as the previous forecast is on track based on the latest information.

The same storm system that is bringing a severe t'storm risk to the state on Wednesday, will also bring a high wind event to the northern half of the state, Thursday morning through Thursday evening. This storm system will track from the Northern Plains/Canada border to the Northern Great Lakes/Canada border on Thursday.

Forecast...
Thursday Morning - Thursday Evening, April 14th ~ High Wind Event:
As the storm system moves through the region on Thursday, a potent jet streak will round the base of the associated trough through the region. This will bring a period of high winds to the northern half of the state and portions of the region, Thursday morning through Thursday evening. High winds aloft, characterized by 700MB winds of 55-85KT and a low level jet (850MB) of upwards to 40-55KT, will be in place. Deep mixing up to is anticipated at up to around 800MB, along with steep lapse rates and ample sun, which will aide in transporting higher winds to the surface. During this period, westerly/southwesterly wind gusts of upwards of 35-50MPH to 45-60MPH are expected across the northern half of the state, Thursday morning through Thursday evening.

​Impacts...
​-A period of high winds gusts upwards of 35-50MPH to 45-60MPH is expected across the northern half of the state, Thursday morning through Thursday evening.
​-Isolated power outages and isolated tree damage will be possible.

JP