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High Wind Warning 4, NWS Grand Forks, ND

October 25, 20178 counties in Minnesota; 17 counties in North Dakota

NWS Grand Forks, ND issued this high wind warning at Oct 25, 2017, 3:15 PM CDT for 8 counties in Minnesota; 17 counties in North Dakota. It took effect at Oct 26, 2017, 4:20 AM CDT. It was in force for 18 hr. 30 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
Oct 25, 2017, 3:15 PM CDT (20:15 UTC)
In effect from
Oct 26, 2017, 4:20 AM CDT
Expired
Oct 26, 2017, 10:00 PM CDT
In force
18 hr
Issued by
NWS Grand Forks, ND
All 25 counties

Clay County, MN, Grant County, MN, Kittson County, MN, Marshall County, MN, Norman County, MN, Otter Tail 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, Towner County, ND, Traill County, ND, Walsh County, ND

The radar

The Fargo/Grand Forks radar (KMVX), 12 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:20 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
Oct 26, 11:08 AM CDTNON-TSTM WND GST 49Emerado, ND
Oct 26, 11:35 AM CDTNON-TSTM WND GST 51Gwinner, ND
Oct 26, 12:08 PM CDTNON-TSTM WND GST 58Leeds, NDDOT EQUIPMENT MEASURED GUST.
Oct 26, 12:15 PM CDTNON-TSTM WND GST 48Walhalla, ND
Oct 26, 12:23 PM CDTNON-TSTM WND GST 68Bowesmont, ND
Oct 26, 1:15 PM CDTNON-TSTM WND GST 48Langdon, ND
Oct 26, 1:15 PM CDTNON-TSTM WND GST 52Cavalier, ND
Oct 26, 1:35 PM CDTNON-TSTM WND GST 59Cooperstown, NDCOOPERSTOWN APT. AWOS GUST.
Oct 26, 1:42 PM CDTNON-TSTM WND GST 52Devils Lake, ND
Oct 26, 1:47 PM CDTNON-TSTM WND GST 643 W Grand Forks, NDGFK ASOS GUST.
Oct 26, 1:55 PM CDTNON-TSTM WND GST 53Cando, ND
Oct 26, 2:48 PM CDTNON-TSTM WND GST 52Grand Forks Afb, ND
Oct 26, 3:00 PM CDTNON-TSTM WND GST 51Donaldson, MN
Oct 26, 3:08 PM CDTNON-TSTM WND GST 59Devils Lake, ND
Oct 26, 3:25 PM CDTNON-TSTM WND GST 59Fargo, NDPEAK WIND GUST AT FARGO HECTOR INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT.
Oct 26, 3:30 PM CDTNON-TSTM WND GST 52Dilworth, MN
Oct 26, 3:35 PM CDTNON-TSTM WND GST 48Crookston, MN
Oct 26, 3:53 PM CDTNON-TSTM WND GST 51Moorhead, MN
Oct 26, 3:55 PM CDTNON-TSTM WND GST 47Elbow Lake, MN
Oct 26, 4:15 PM CDTNON-TSTM WND GST 55East Grand Forks, MN
Oct 26, 4:55 PM CDTNON-TSTM WND GST 54Grafton, ND
Oct 26, 5:38 PM CDTNON-TSTM WND GST 584 S Buxton, ND
Oct 26, 5:54 PM CDTNON-TSTM WND GST 48Fergus Falls, MN
Oct 26, 6:15 PM CDTSNOW 0.5Karlstad, MNVERY LIGHT SNOW CONTINUES
Oct 26, 7:00 PM CDTSNOW 1.5East Grand Forks, MNSTORM TOTAL. SOCIAL MEDIA REPORT.
Oct 26, 7:19 PM CDTNON-TSTM WND GST 57Hendrum, MN
Oct 26, 7:40 PM CDTNON-TSTM WND GST 53Rothsay, MN
Oct 26, 8:38 PM CDTNON-TSTM WND GST 50Wahpeton, ND
Oct 26, 8:54 PM CDTNON-TSTM WND GST 46Fosston, MN
Oct 26, 10:02 PM CDTSNOW 2.5Holt, MNSTORM TOTAL. SOCIAL MEDIA REPORT.

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 12:00Z, 8.3 hours before the alert went out and 257 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 12:00Z on 2017-10-25Temperature 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 12:00Z on 2017-10-25The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 20 square meters per square second.1939587897Sfc1 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
2253 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
77 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
20 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
133 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

886 
WWUS73 KFGF 252015
NPWFGF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
315 PM CDT Wed Oct 25 2017

NDZ006-014-024-028-038-049-052-270300-
/O.NEW.KFGF.HW.W.0004.171026T1100Z-171027T0300Z/
Towner-Benson-Eddy-Griggs-Barnes-Ransom-Sargent-
Including the cities of Cando, Fort Totten, Maddock, Leeds, 
Minnewaukan, New Rockford, Cooperstown, Valley City, Lisbon, 
Enderlin, Gwinner, Milnor, Forman, and Rutland
315 PM CDT Wed Oct 25 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 10 PM CDT THURSDAY...

The National Weather Service in Grand Forks has issued a High
Wind Warning...which is in effect from 6 AM to 10 PM CDT
Thursday.

* WINDS...North 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be
  difficult...especially for high profile vehicles. Brief periods
  of blowing snow and reduced visibility are possible.

* ADDITIONAL IMPACTS...Waves of 6 to 8 feet may be generated in 
  the devils lake basin and result in severe roadbed erosion in 
  susceptible areas.

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.

&&

$$
6 follow-up statements
635 
WWUS73 KFGF 260203
NPWFGF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
903 PM CDT Wed Oct 25 2017

NDZ006-014-024-028-038-049-052-270300-
/O.CON.KFGF.HW.W.0004.171026T1100Z-171027T0300Z/
Towner-Benson-Eddy-Griggs-Barnes-Ransom-Sargent-
Including the cities of Cando, Fort Totten, Maddock, Leeds, 
Minnewaukan, New Rockford, Cooperstown, Valley City, Lisbon, 
Enderlin, Gwinner, Milnor, Forman, and Rutland
903 PM CDT Wed Oct 25 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 10 PM CDT
THURSDAY...

* WINDS...North 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

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

* ADDITIONAL IMPACTS...Waves of 6 to 8 feet may be generated in 
  the devils lake basin and result in severe roadbed erosion in 
  susceptible areas.


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.

&&

$$

dtr
807 
WWUS73 KFGF 260920
NPWFGF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
420 AM CDT Thu Oct 26 2017

MNZ001>004-007-029-030-040-NDZ007-008-015-016-026-027-029-030-039-
053-054-270300-
/O.EXB.KFGF.HW.W.0004.171026T1200Z-171027T0300Z/
West Polk-Norman-Clay-Kittson-West Marshall-Wilkin-
West Otter Tail-Grant-Cavalier-Pembina-Ramsey-
Eastern Walsh County-Nelson-Grand Forks-Steele-Traill-Cass-
Richland-Western Walsh County-
Including the cities of Crookston, East Grand Forks, Ada, 
Twin Valley, Halstad, Moorhead, Hallock, Karlstad, Lancaster, 
Warren, Stephen, Argyle, Breckenridge, Fergus Falls, Elbow Lake, 
Hoffman, Ashby, Herman, Barrett, Langdon, Cavalier, Walhalla, 
Drayton, Pembina, Neche, St. Thomas, Devils Lake, Grafton, 
Park River, Lakota, Mcville, Aneta, Tolna, Grand Forks, Finley, 
Hope, Mayville, Hillsboro, Hatton, Portland, Fargo, Wahpeton, 
Edinburg, Adams, and Lankin
420 AM CDT Thu Oct 26 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 10 PM
CDT THIS EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Grand Forks has issued a High
Wind Warning...which is in effect from 7 AM this morning to 10 PM
CDT this evening.

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

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

* ADDITIONAL IMPACTS...Waves of 6 to 8 feet may be generated in 
  the devils lake basin and result in severe roadbed erosion in 
  susceptible areas.

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.

&&

$$

NDZ006-014-024-028-038-049-052-270300-
/O.EXT.KFGF.HW.W.0004.171026T0920Z-171027T0300Z/
Towner-Benson-Eddy-Griggs-Barnes-Ransom-Sargent-
Including the cities of Cando, Fort Totten, Maddock, Leeds, 
Minnewaukan, New Rockford, Cooperstown, Valley City, Lisbon, 
Enderlin, Gwinner, Milnor, Forman, and Rutland
420 AM CDT Thu Oct 26 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* WINDS...North 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

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

* ADDITIONAL IMPACTS...Waves of 6 to 8 feet may be generated in 
  the devils lake basin and result in severe roadbed erosion in 
  susceptible areas.

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.

&&

$$
265 
WWUS73 KFGF 261517
NPWFGF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
1017 AM CDT Thu Oct 26 2017

NDZ006-014-024-028-038-049-052-270300-
/O.CON.KFGF.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-171027T0300Z/
Towner-Benson-Eddy-Griggs-Barnes-Ransom-Sargent-
Including the cities of Cando, Fort Totten, Maddock, Leeds, 
Minnewaukan, New Rockford, Cooperstown, Valley City, Lisbon, 
Enderlin, Gwinner, Milnor, Forman, and Rutland
1017 AM CDT Thu Oct 26 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...

* WINDS...North 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
  Travel will be difficult...especially for high profile vehicles.
  There will also be reduced visibilities where light snowfall is
  falling...as well as the potential for freezing road surfaces as
  colder air moves into the region.

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>004-007-029-030-040-NDZ007-008-015-016-026-027-029-030-039-
053-054-270300-
/O.CON.KFGF.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-171027T0300Z/
West Polk-Norman-Clay-Kittson-West Marshall-Wilkin-
West Otter Tail-Grant-Cavalier-Pembina-Ramsey-
Eastern Walsh County-Nelson-Grand Forks-Steele-Traill-Cass-
Richland-Western Walsh County-
Including the cities of Crookston, East Grand Forks, Ada, 
Twin Valley, Halstad, Moorhead, Hallock, Karlstad, Lancaster, 
Warren, Stephen, Argyle, Breckenridge, Fergus Falls, Elbow Lake, 
Hoffman, Ashby, Herman, Barrett, Langdon, Cavalier, Walhalla, 
Drayton, Pembina, Neche, St. Thomas, Devils Lake, Grafton, 
Park River, Lakota, Mcville, Aneta, Tolna, Grand Forks, Finley, 
Hope, Mayville, Hillsboro, Hatton, Portland, Fargo, Wahpeton, 
Edinburg, Adams, and Lankin
1017 AM CDT Thu Oct 26 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...

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

* IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down limbs...trees...and power
  lines. There will also be reduced visibilities where light
  snowfall is falling...as well as the potential for freezing road
  surfaces as colder air moves into the region.

* ADDITIONAL IMPACTS...Waves of 6 to 8 feet may be generated in
  the Devils Lake basin.

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.

&&

$$
Speicher
482 
WWUS73 KFGF 261954
NPWFGF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
254 PM CDT Thu Oct 26 2017

NDZ006-014-024-028-038-049-052-270300-
/O.CON.KFGF.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-171027T0300Z/
Towner-Benson-Eddy-Griggs-Barnes-Ransom-Sargent-
Including the cities of Cando, Fort Totten, Maddock, Leeds, 
Minnewaukan, New Rockford, Cooperstown, Valley City, Lisbon, 
Enderlin, Gwinner, Milnor, Forman, and Rutland
254 PM CDT Thu Oct 26 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...

* WINDS...North 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

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

* ADDITIONAL IMPACTS...Waves of 6 to 8 feet may be generated in
  the Devils Lake basin. Colder air will also filter across the 
  area, causing wet surfaces to freeze as the sun sets. This 
  impact will be more pronounced on overpasses, where road 
  temperatures will fall more rapidly. 

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>004-007-029-030-040-NDZ007-008-015-016-026-027-029-030-039-
053-054-270300-
/O.CON.KFGF.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-171027T0300Z/
West Polk-Norman-Clay-Kittson-West Marshall-Wilkin-
West Otter Tail-Grant-Cavalier-Pembina-Ramsey-
Eastern Walsh County-Nelson-Grand Forks-Steele-Traill-Cass-
Richland-Western Walsh County-
Including the cities of Crookston, East Grand Forks, Ada, 
Twin Valley, Halstad, Moorhead, Hallock, Karlstad, Lancaster, 
Warren, Stephen, Argyle, Breckenridge, Fergus Falls, Elbow Lake, 
Hoffman, Ashby, Herman, Barrett, Langdon, Cavalier, Walhalla, 
Drayton, Pembina, Neche, St. Thomas, Devils Lake, Grafton, 
Park River, Lakota, Mcville, Aneta, Tolna, Grand Forks, Finley, 
Hope, Mayville, Hillsboro, Hatton, Portland, Fargo, Wahpeton, 
Edinburg, Adams, and Lankin
254 PM CDT Thu Oct 26 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...

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

* IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down old trees. Travel will be
  difficult...especially for high profile vehicles. There will be
  areas of reduced visibility this evening as snowfall increases
  in west central Minnesota. 

* ADDITIONAL IMPACTS...Waves of 6 to 8 feet may be generated in 
  the Devils Lake basin. Colder air will also filter across 
  the area, causing wet surfaces to freeze as the sun sets. This 
  impact will be more pronounced on overpasses, where road 
  temperatures will fall more rapidly.

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.

&&

$$
Speicher
174 
WWUS73 KFGF 270049
NPWFGF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
749 PM CDT Thu Oct 26 2017

NDZ006-014-024-028-038-049-052-270300-
/O.CON.KFGF.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-171027T0300Z/
Towner-Benson-Eddy-Griggs-Barnes-Ransom-Sargent-
Including the cities of Cando, Fort Totten, Maddock, Leeds, 
Minnewaukan, New Rockford, Cooperstown, Valley City, Lisbon, 
Enderlin, Gwinner, Milnor, Forman, and Rutland
749 PM CDT Thu Oct 26 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...

* WINDS...North 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

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

* ADDITIONAL IMPACTS...Waves of 6 to 8 feet may be generated in
  the Devils Lake basin and result in severe roadbed erosion in
  susceptible areas. Wet surfaces will freeze as temperatures
  fall. Watch for bridges and overpasses as they will freeze
  first.

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>004-007-029-030-040-NDZ007-008-015-016-026-027-029-030-039-
053-054-270300-
/O.CON.KFGF.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-171027T0300Z/
West Polk-Norman-Clay-Kittson-West Marshall-Wilkin-
West Otter Tail-Grant-Cavalier-Pembina-Ramsey-
Eastern Walsh County-Nelson-Grand Forks-Steele-Traill-Cass-
Richland-Western Walsh County-
Including the cities of Crookston, East Grand Forks, Ada, 
Twin Valley, Halstad, Moorhead, Hallock, Karlstad, Lancaster, 
Warren, Stephen, Argyle, Breckenridge, Fergus Falls, Elbow Lake, 
Hoffman, Ashby, Herman, Barrett, Langdon, Cavalier, Walhalla, 
Drayton, Pembina, Neche, St. Thomas, Devils Lake, Grafton, 
Park River, Lakota, Mcville, Aneta, Tolna, Grand Forks, Finley, 
Hope, Mayville, Hillsboro, Hatton, Portland, Fargo, Wahpeton, 
Edinburg, Adams, and Lankin
749 PM CDT Thu Oct 26 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...

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

* IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down old trees. Travel will be 
  difficult...especially for high profile vehicles. There will 
  be areas of reduced visibility this evening as snowfall 
  increases in west central Minnesota.

* ADDITIONAL IMPACTS...Wet surfaces will freeze as temperatures 
  fall. Watch for bridges and overpasses as they will freeze 
  first.


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.

&&

$$
299 
WWUS73 KFGF 270307
NPWFGF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
1007 PM CDT Thu Oct 26 2017

MNZ003-029-030-040-NDZ039-053-271200-
/O.EXP.KFGF.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-171027T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KFGF.WI.Y.0009.171027T0307Z-171027T1200Z/
Clay-Wilkin-West Otter Tail-Grant-Cass-Richland-
Including the cities of Moorhead, Breckenridge, Fergus Falls, 
Elbow Lake, Hoffman, Ashby, Herman, Barrett, Fargo, and Wahpeton
1007 PM CDT Thu Oct 26 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT FRIDAY...
...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 10 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Grand Forks has issued a Wind
Advisory...which is in effect until 7 AM CDT Friday.

* WINDS...North 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will slowly subside overnight. Travel will
  be difficult...especially for high profile vehicles. There will
  be areas of reduced visibility overnight as snowfall moves south
  out of the area.

* ADDITIONAL IMPACTS...Wet surfaces will freeze as temperatures 
  fall. Watch for bridges and overpasses as they will freeze 
  first.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 30 mph or gusts
over 45 mph are expected. Winds this strong can make driving
difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra
caution.

&&

$$

NDZ038-049-052-271200-
/O.EXP.KFGF.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-171027T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KFGF.WI.Y.0009.171027T0307Z-171027T1200Z/
Barnes-Ransom-Sargent-
Including the cities of Valley City, Lisbon, Enderlin, Gwinner, 
Milnor, Forman, and Rutland
1007 PM CDT Thu Oct 26 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT FRIDAY...
...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 10 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Grand Forks has issued a Wind
Advisory...which is in effect until 7 AM CDT Friday.

* WINDS...North 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will slowly subside overnight. Travel 
  will be difficult...especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL IMPACTS...Wet surfaces will freeze as temperatures 
  fall. Watch for bridges and overpasses as they will freeze 
  first.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 30 mph or gusts
over 45 mph are expected. Winds this strong can make driving
difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra
caution.

&&

$$

NDZ006-014-024-028-270415-
/O.EXP.KFGF.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-171027T0300Z/
Towner-Benson-Eddy-Griggs-
Including the cities of Cando, Fort Totten, Maddock, Leeds, 
Minnewaukan, New Rockford, and Cooperstown
1007 PM CDT Thu Oct 26 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 10 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* ADDITIONAL IMPACTS...Winds will slowly subside overnight. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Wet surfaces will freeze as temperatures fall. Watch for bridges 
and overpasses as they will freeze first.

&&

$$

MNZ001-002-004-007-NDZ007-008-015-016-026-027-029-030-054-270415-
/O.EXP.KFGF.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-171027T0300Z/
West Polk-Norman-Kittson-West Marshall-Cavalier-Pembina-Ramsey-
Eastern Walsh County-Nelson-Grand Forks-Steele-Traill-
Western Walsh County-
Including the cities of Crookston, East Grand Forks, Ada, 
Twin Valley, Halstad, Hallock, Karlstad, Lancaster, Warren, 
Stephen, Argyle, Langdon, Cavalier, Walhalla, Drayton, Pembina, 
Neche, St. Thomas, Devils Lake, Grafton, Park River, Lakota, 
Mcville, Aneta, Tolna, Grand Forks, Finley, Hope, Mayville, 
Hillsboro, Hatton, Portland, Edinburg, Adams, and Lankin
1007 PM CDT Thu Oct 26 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 10 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* ADDITIONAL IMPACTS...Wet surfaces will freeze as temperatures
  fall. Watch for bridges and overpasses as they will freeze
  first.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and allow more time to reach your destination. 

&&

$$

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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.