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High Wind Warning 1, NWS Grand Forks, ND

March 7, 201716 counties in North Dakota; 6 counties in Minnesota

NWS Grand Forks, ND issued this high wind warning at Mar 7, 2017, 3:40 AM CST for 16 counties in North Dakota; 6 counties in Minnesota. It was in force for 17 hr. 27 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named, with what was reported inside it.

The facts

Issued
Mar 7, 2017, 3:40 AM CST (09:40 UTC)
Expired
Mar 7, 2017, 9:00 PM CST
In force
17 hr
Issued by
NWS Grand Forks, ND
All 22 counties

Clay County, MN, Kittson County, MN, Marshall County, MN, Norman County, MN, Polk County, MN, Wilkin County, MN, Barnes County, ND, Benson County, ND, Cass County, ND, Cavalier County, ND, Eddy County, ND, Grand Forks County, ND, Griggs County, ND, Nelson County, ND, Pembina County, ND, Ramsey County, ND, Ransom County, ND, Richland County, ND, Sargent County, ND, Steele County, ND, Traill County, ND, Walsh County, ND

The radar

The Fargo/Grand Forks radar (KMVX), 17 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 09:42 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.

What was reported inside it

TimeReportWhereRemark
Mar 7, 10:30 AM CSTTSTM WND DMG5 S Finley, NDSEMI TRUCK BLOWN OF ND HIGHWAY 32 SOUTH OF FINLEY.
Mar 7, 10:30 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND DMG5 S Finley, NDSEMI TRUCK BLOWN OFF ND HIGHWAY 32 SOUTH OF FINLEY.
Mar 7, 11:00 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND DMGDrayton, NDA SEMI TRUCK WAS BLOWN OFF OF INTERSTATE 29. TIME ESTIMATED, NOT EXACT.
Mar 7, 11:00 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND DMGHillsboro, NDA SEMI TRUCK WAS BLOWN OFF OF INTERSTATE 29. TIME ESTIMATED, NOT EXACT.
Mar 7, 11:02 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 601 W Devils Lake, ND
Mar 7, 11:17 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND DMGMoorhead, MNTRAFFIC SIGNALS IN THE CITY OF MOORHEAD DAMAGED AND BLOWN OVER.
Mar 7, 11:29 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 64Devils Lake, ND
Mar 7, 11:29 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 64Devils Lake, ND
Mar 7, 12:55 PM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 58Gwinner, ND
Mar 7, 12:55 PM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 61Cooperstown, ND
Mar 7, 12:58 PM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 61Hampden, ND
Mar 7, 1:35 PM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 58Valley City, ND
Mar 7, 1:40 PM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 58Grand Forks, NDGUST TO 58 MPH MEASURED AT NWS GRAND FORKS.
Mar 7, 1:41 PM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 59Grand Forks, ND
Mar 7, 1:43 PM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 59Grand Forks Afb, ND
Mar 7, 2:51 PM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 59Fargo, ND
Mar 7, 4:15 PM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 66Gwinner, ND
Mar 7, 5:00 PM CSTNON-TSTM WND DMGFargo, NDA METAL LIGHT WAS BLOWN DOWN AT THE VA IN NORTH FARGO.
Mar 7, 5:05 PM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 59East Grand Forks, MN
Mar 7, 5:11 PM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 61Grand Forks, ND
Mar 7, 5:37 PM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 62Fargo, ND
Mar 7, 5:37 PM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 62Rothsay, MN
Mar 7, 6:15 PM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 61Wahpeton, ND
Mar 7, 7:00 PM CSTNON-TSTM WND DMG1 S Larimore, NDA SEMI TRUCK WAS BLOWN OFF ND HIGHWAY 18. TIME ESTIMATED, NOT EXACT.
Mar 7, 7:00 PM CSTNON-TSTM WND DMGGrand Forks, NDA PORTION OF THE ROOF OF AN RV REPAIR BUSINESS WAS BLOWN OFF. TIME IS ESTIMATED, NOT EXACT.
Mar 7, 8:35 PM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 60Cooperstown, ND
Mar 7, 8:55 PM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 61Grafton, ND

Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.

The nearest sounding before it

Bismarck Municip, ND (KBIS), launched 00:00Z, 9.7 hours before the alert went out and 254 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, Bismarck Municip, ND at 00:00Z on 2017-03-07Temperature 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, Bismarck Municip, ND at 00:00Z on 2017-03-07The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -184 square meters per square second.19395878Sfc1 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
812 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
33 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-184 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
10 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

686 
WWUS73 KFGF 070940
NPWFGF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
340 AM CST Tue Mar 7 2017

NDZ026-028-038-049-052-054-080100-
/O.UPG.KFGF.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-170308T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KFGF.HW.W.0001.170307T0940Z-170308T0100Z/
Nelson-Griggs-Barnes-Ransom-Sargent-Western Walsh County-
Including the cities of Lakota, Mcville, Aneta, Tolna, 
Cooperstown, Valley City, Lisbon, Enderlin, Gwinner, Milnor, 
Forman, Rutland, Edinburg, Adams, and Lankin
340 AM CST Tue Mar 7 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CST THIS EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Grand Forks has issued a High
Wind Warning...which is in effect until 7 PM CST this evening.
The Wind Advisory is no longer in effect.

* WINDS...West 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* TIMING...Strong west winds will increase this morning and
  continue through the day. Scattered snow showers combined with
  the wind will at times reduce visibility. 

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines. 
Travel will be difficult...especially for high profile vehicles.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts
of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage.

&&

$$

NDZ007-014-015-024-080100-
/O.NEW.KFGF.HW.W.0001.170307T0940Z-170308T0100Z/
Cavalier-Benson-Ramsey-Eddy-
Including the cities of Langdon, Fort Totten, Maddock, Leeds, 
Minnewaukan, Devils Lake, and New Rockford
340 AM CST Tue Mar 7 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CST THIS EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Grand Forks has issued a High
Wind Warning...which is in effect until 7 PM CST this evening.

* WINDS...West 35 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* TIMING...Strong winds will increase in speed this morning
  continuing through the day. The strong winds combined with areas
  of light snow will reduce visibility in open country. 

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


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts
of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage.

&&

$$

MNZ001>005-007-008-013>017-022>024-027>032-040-NDZ008-016-027-029-
030-039-053-080100-
/O.EXT.KFGF.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-170308T0100Z/
West Polk-Norman-Clay-Kittson-Roseau-West Marshall-East Marshall-
Pennington-Red Lake-East Polk-North Clearwater-South Beltrami-
Mahnomen-South Clearwater-Hubbard-West Becker-East Becker-Wilkin-
West Otter Tail-East Otter Tail-Wadena-Grant-Pembina-
Eastern Walsh County-Grand Forks-Steele-Traill-Cass-Richland-
Including the cities of Crookston, East Grand Forks, Ada, 
Twin Valley, Halstad, Moorhead, Hallock, Karlstad, Lancaster, 
Roseau, Warroad, Greenbush, Warren, Stephen, Argyle, Newfolden, 
Middle River, Grygla, Thief River Falls, Red Lake Falls, Fosston,
Fertile, McIntosh, Erskine, Bagley, Clearbrook, Bemidji, 
Mahnomen, Naytahwaush, Waubun, Alida, Ebro, Lake Itasca, 
Long Lost Lake, Lower Rice Lake, Roy Lake, Upper Rice Lake, 
Park Rapids, Detroit Lakes, Wolf Lake, Breckenridge, 
Fergus Falls, Perham, New York Mills, Parkers Prairie, Henning, 
Battle Lake, Wadena, Menahga, Elbow Lake, Hoffman, Ashby, Herman,
Barrett, Cavalier, Walhalla, Drayton, Pembina, Neche, St. Thomas,
Grafton, Park River, Grand Forks, Finley, Hope, Mayville, 
Hillsboro, Hatton, Portland, Fargo, and Wahpeton
340 AM CST Tue Mar 7 2017

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CST THIS EVENING...

* WINDS...West 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.

* TIMING...Winds will increase this morning and continue through
  the day.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down limbs...trees...and power
  lines.  

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that winds of 35 mph are expected. Winds
this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$
4 follow-up statements
040 
WWUS73 KFGF 071552
NPWFGF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
952 AM CST Tue Mar 7 2017

MNZ001>004-007-029-NDZ008-016-027-029-030-039-053-080100-
/O.UPG.KFGF.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-170308T0100Z/
/O.EXA.KFGF.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-170308T0100Z/
West Polk-Norman-Clay-Kittson-West Marshall-Wilkin-Pembina-
Eastern Walsh County-Grand Forks-Steele-Traill-Cass-Richland-
Including the cities of Crookston, East Grand Forks, Ada, 
Twin Valley, Halstad, Moorhead, Hallock, Karlstad, Lancaster, 
Warren, Stephen, Argyle, Breckenridge, Cavalier, Walhalla, 
Drayton, Pembina, Neche, St. Thomas, Grafton, Park River, 
Grand Forks, Finley, Hope, Mayville, Hillsboro, Hatton, Portland,
Fargo, and Wahpeton
952 AM CST Tue Mar 7 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CST THIS EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Grand Forks has issued a High
Wind Warning...which is in effect until 7 PM CST this evening.
The Wind Advisory is no longer in effect.

* WINDS...West 35 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* TIMING...Winds will increase even more late this morning and
  continue through the day. Scattered snow showers combined with
  the wind will produce reduced visibilities at times.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be 
  difficult...especially for high profile vehicles. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts
of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage.

&&

$$

NDZ007-014-015-024-026-028-038-049-052-054-080100-
/O.CON.KFGF.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-170308T0100Z/
Cavalier-Benson-Ramsey-Eddy-Nelson-Griggs-Barnes-Ransom-Sargent-
Western Walsh County-
Including the cities of Langdon, Fort Totten, Maddock, Leeds, 
Minnewaukan, Devils Lake, New Rockford, Lakota, Mcville, Aneta, 
Tolna, Cooperstown, Valley City, Lisbon, Enderlin, Gwinner, 
Milnor, Forman, Rutland, Edinburg, Adams, and Lankin
952 AM CST Tue Mar 7 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CST THIS
EVENING...

* WINDS...West 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* TIMING...Strong winds will increase even more late this morning
  and continue throughout the afternoon. The strong winds will
  continue to reduce visibility in blowing snow, especially in 
  open country.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be 
  difficult...especially for high profile vehicles. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts
of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage.

&&

$$

MNZ005-008-013>017-022>024-027-028-030>032-040-080100-
/O.CON.KFGF.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-170308T0100Z/
Roseau-East Marshall-Pennington-Red Lake-East Polk-
North Clearwater-South Beltrami-Mahnomen-South Clearwater-Hubbard-
West Becker-East Becker-West Otter Tail-East Otter Tail-Wadena-
Grant-
Including the cities of Roseau, Warroad, Greenbush, Newfolden, 
Middle River, Grygla, Thief River Falls, Red Lake Falls, Fosston,
Fertile, McIntosh, Erskine, Bagley, Clearbrook, Bemidji, 
Mahnomen, Naytahwaush, Waubun, Alida, Ebro, Lake Itasca, 
Long Lost Lake, Lower Rice Lake, Roy Lake, Upper Rice Lake, 
Park Rapids, Detroit Lakes, Wolf Lake, Fergus Falls, Perham, 
New York Mills, Parkers Prairie, Henning, Battle Lake, Wadena, 
Menahga, Elbow Lake, Hoffman, Ashby, Herman, and Barrett
952 AM CST Tue Mar 7 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CST THIS EVENING...

* WINDS...West 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.

* TIMING...Winds will increase this morning and continue through 
  the day.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down limbs...trees...and power
  lines. Scattered power outages are possible. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that winds of 35 mph are expected. Winds
this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

Lee
362 
WWUS73 KFGF 072027
NPWFGF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
227 PM CST Tue Mar 7 2017

MNZ001>004-007-029-NDZ007-008-014>016-024-026>030-038-039-049-
052>054-080100-
/O.CON.KFGF.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-170308T0100Z/
West Polk-Norman-Clay-Kittson-West Marshall-Wilkin-Cavalier-
Pembina-Benson-Ramsey-Eastern Walsh County-Eddy-Nelson-
Grand Forks-Griggs-Steele-Traill-Barnes-Cass-Ransom-Sargent-
Richland-Western Walsh County-
Including the cities of Crookston, East Grand Forks, Ada, 
Twin Valley, Halstad, Moorhead, Hallock, Karlstad, Lancaster, 
Warren, Stephen, Argyle, Breckenridge, Langdon, Cavalier, 
Walhalla, Drayton, Pembina, Neche, St. Thomas, Fort Totten, 
Maddock, Leeds, Minnewaukan, Devils Lake, Grafton, Park River, 
New Rockford, Lakota, Mcville, Aneta, Tolna, Grand Forks, 
Cooperstown, Finley, Hope, Mayville, Hillsboro, Hatton, Portland,
Valley City, Fargo, Lisbon, Enderlin, Gwinner, Milnor, Forman, 
Rutland, Wahpeton, Edinburg, Adams, and Lankin
227 PM CST Tue Mar 7 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CST THIS
EVENING...

* WINDS...West 40 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* TIMING...Winds will stay strong through the remainder of the
  afternoon. Scattered snow showers combined with the wind will 
produce reduced visibilities at times.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be 
  difficult...especially for high profile vehicles. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts
of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage.

&&

$$

MNZ005-008-013>017-022>024-027-028-030>032-040-080100-
/O.CON.KFGF.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-170308T0100Z/
Roseau-East Marshall-Pennington-Red Lake-East Polk-
North Clearwater-South Beltrami-Mahnomen-South Clearwater-Hubbard-
West Becker-East Becker-West Otter Tail-East Otter Tail-Wadena-
Grant-
Including the cities of Roseau, Warroad, Greenbush, Newfolden, 
Middle River, Grygla, Thief River Falls, Red Lake Falls, Fosston,
Fertile, McIntosh, Erskine, Bagley, Clearbrook, Bemidji, 
Mahnomen, Naytahwaush, Waubun, Alida, Ebro, Lake Itasca, 
Long Lost Lake, Lower Rice Lake, Roy Lake, Upper Rice Lake, 
Park Rapids, Detroit Lakes, Wolf Lake, Fergus Falls, Perham, 
New York Mills, Parkers Prairie, Henning, Battle Lake, Wadena, 
Menahga, Elbow Lake, Hoffman, Ashby, Herman, and Barrett
227 PM CST Tue Mar 7 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CST THIS EVENING...

* WINDS...West 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.

* TIMING...Winds will stay strong through the afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down limbs...trees...and power 
  lines. Scattered power outages are expected. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that winds of 35 mph are expected. Winds
this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$
lee/anderson
930 
WWUS73 KFGF 080014
NPWFGF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
614 PM CST Tue Mar 7 2017

MNZ001>004-007-029-NDZ007-008-014>016-024-026>030-038-039-049-
052>054-081500-
/O.NEW.KFGF.WI.Y.0003.170308T0300Z-170308T1500Z/
/O.EXT.KFGF.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-170308T0300Z/
West Polk-Norman-Clay-Kittson-West Marshall-Wilkin-Cavalier-
Pembina-Benson-Ramsey-Eastern Walsh County-Eddy-Nelson-
Grand Forks-Griggs-Steele-Traill-Barnes-Cass-Ransom-Sargent-
Richland-Western Walsh County-
Including the cities of Crookston, East Grand Forks, Ada, 
Twin Valley, Halstad, Moorhead, Hallock, Karlstad, Lancaster, 
Warren, Stephen, Argyle, Breckenridge, Langdon, Cavalier, 
Walhalla, Drayton, Pembina, Neche, St. Thomas, Fort Totten, 
Maddock, Leeds, Minnewaukan, Devils Lake, Grafton, Park River, 
New Rockford, Lakota, Mcville, Aneta, Tolna, Grand Forks, 
Cooperstown, Finley, Hope, Mayville, Hillsboro, Hatton, Portland,
Valley City, Fargo, Lisbon, Enderlin, Gwinner, Milnor, Forman, 
Rutland, Wahpeton, Edinburg, Adams, and Lankin
614 PM CST Tue Mar 7 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS EVENING...
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST WEDNESDAY...

The National Weather Service in Grand Forks has issued a Wind
Advisory...which is in effect until 9 AM CST Wednesday.

* WINDS...Winds near 40 mph with gusts over 55 mph will continue
  through mid-evening. Then overnight northwest 30 to 40 mph with
  gusts up to 50 mph.

* TIMING...Winds will stay strong through the remainder of the 
  afternoon. Scattered snow showers combined with the wind will 
  produce reduced visibilities at times.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down limbs...trees...and power 
  lines. Scattered power outages are expected. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts
of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage.

A Wind Advisory means that winds of 35 mph are expected. Winds
this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

NDZ006-081500-
/O.NEW.KFGF.WI.Y.0003.170308T0300Z-170308T1500Z/
Towner-
Including the city of Cando
614 PM CST Tue Mar 7 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST WEDNESDAY...

The National Weather Service in Grand Forks has issued a Wind
Advisory...which is in effect until 9 AM CST Wednesday.

* WINDS...Northwest 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.

* TIMING...Winds will stay strong overnight. Scattered snow
  showers combined with the wind will produce reduced visibilities
  at times.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that winds of 35 mph are expected. Winds
this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

MNZ005-008-013>017-022>024-027-028-030>032-040-081500-
/O.EXT.KFGF.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-170308T1500Z/
Roseau-East Marshall-Pennington-Red Lake-East Polk-
North Clearwater-South Beltrami-Mahnomen-South Clearwater-Hubbard-
West Becker-East Becker-West Otter Tail-East Otter Tail-Wadena-
Grant-
Including the cities of Roseau, Warroad, Greenbush, Newfolden, 
Middle River, Grygla, Thief River Falls, Red Lake Falls, Fosston,
Fertile, McIntosh, Erskine, Bagley, Clearbrook, Bemidji, 
Mahnomen, Naytahwaush, Waubun, Alida, Ebro, Lake Itasca, 
Long Lost Lake, Lower Rice Lake, Roy Lake, Upper Rice Lake, 
Park Rapids, Detroit Lakes, Wolf Lake, Fergus Falls, Perham, 
New York Mills, Parkers Prairie, Henning, Battle Lake, Wadena, 
Menahga, Elbow Lake, Hoffman, Ashby, Herman, and Barrett
614 PM CST Tue Mar 7 2017

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST WEDNESDAY...

* WINDS...West 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* TIMING...Winds will stay strong overnight and into Wednesday
  morning.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down limbs...trees...and power 
  lines. Scattered power outages are expected. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that winds of 35 mph are expected. Winds
this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$
444 
WWUS73 KFGF 080312
NPWFGF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
912 PM CST Tue Mar 7 2017

MNZ004-007-NDZ007-008-014>016-024-054-080415-
/O.CAN.KFGF.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-170308T1500Z/
/O.EXP.KFGF.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-170308T0300Z/
Kittson-West Marshall-Cavalier-Pembina-Benson-Ramsey-
Eastern Walsh County-Eddy-Western Walsh County-
Including the cities of Hallock, Karlstad, Lancaster, Warren, 
Stephen, Argyle, Langdon, Cavalier, Walhalla, Drayton, Pembina, 
Neche, St. Thomas, Fort Totten, Maddock, Leeds, Minnewaukan, 
Devils Lake, Grafton, Park River, New Rockford, Edinburg, Adams, 
and Lankin
912 PM CST Tue Mar 7 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...
...HIGH WIND WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

The National Weather Service in Grand Forks has cancelled the
Wind Advisory.

A winter weather advisory is in effect for some blowing snow
across the area. 

$$

MNZ001>003-029-NDZ026>030-038-039-049-052-053-081500-
/O.EXP.KFGF.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-170308T0300Z/
/O.CON.KFGF.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-170308T1500Z/
West Polk-Norman-Clay-Wilkin-Nelson-Grand Forks-Griggs-Steele-
Traill-Barnes-Cass-Ransom-Sargent-Richland-
Including the cities of Crookston, East Grand Forks, Ada, 
Twin Valley, Halstad, Moorhead, Breckenridge, Lakota, Mcville, 
Aneta, Tolna, Grand Forks, Cooperstown, Finley, Hope, Mayville, 
Hillsboro, Hatton, Portland, Valley City, Fargo, Lisbon, 
Enderlin, Gwinner, Milnor, Forman, Rutland, and Wahpeton
912 PM CST Tue Mar 7 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST WEDNESDAY...
...HIGH WIND WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

* WINDS...Northwest 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.

* TIMING...Winds will stay strong through the remainder of the
  night. Scattered snow showers combined with the wind will 
  produce reduced visibilities at times.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will create some blowing snow in isolated
  spots and travel difficulties for high profile vehicles. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that winds of 35 mph are expected. Winds
this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

NDZ006-080415-
/O.CAN.KFGF.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-170308T1500Z/
Towner-
Including the city of Cando
912 PM CST Tue Mar 7 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Grand Forks has cancelled the
Wind Advisory.

A winter weather advisory for blowing snow is now in effect for
the area. 

$$

MNZ005-008-013>017-022>024-027-028-030>032-040-081500-
/O.CON.KFGF.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-170308T1500Z/
Roseau-East Marshall-Pennington-Red Lake-East Polk-
North Clearwater-South Beltrami-Mahnomen-South Clearwater-Hubbard-
West Becker-East Becker-West Otter Tail-East Otter Tail-Wadena-
Grant-
Including the cities of Roseau, Warroad, Greenbush, Newfolden, 
Middle River, Grygla, Thief River Falls, Red Lake Falls, Fosston,
Fertile, McIntosh, Erskine, Bagley, Clearbrook, Bemidji, 
Mahnomen, Naytahwaush, Waubun, Alida, Ebro, Lake Itasca, 
Long Lost Lake, Lower Rice Lake, Roy Lake, Upper Rice Lake, 
Park Rapids, Detroit Lakes, Wolf Lake, Fergus Falls, Perham, 
New York Mills, Parkers Prairie, Henning, Battle Lake, Wadena, 
Menahga, Elbow Lake, Hoffman, Ashby, Herman, and Barrett
912 PM CST Tue Mar 7 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST WEDNESDAY...

* WINDS...West 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* TIMING...Winds will stay strong overnight and into Wednesday 
  morning.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds may create driving difficulty for high
  profile vehicles. A few snow showers moving through could bring
  brief reduced visibility. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that winds of 35 mph are expected. Winds
this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

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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; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.