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Wind Advisory 14, NWS Grand Forks, ND

November 28, 201718 counties in Minnesota; 14 counties in North Dakota

NWS Grand Forks, ND issued this wind advisory at Nov 28, 2017, 3:23 AM CST for 18 counties in Minnesota; 14 counties in North Dakota. It took effect at Nov 28, 2017, 8:00 AM CST. It was in force for 10 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Nov 28, 2017, 3:23 AM CST (09:23 UTC)
In effect from
Nov 28, 2017, 8:00 AM CST
Expired
Nov 28, 2017, 6:00 PM CST
In force
10 hr
Issued by
NWS Grand Forks, ND
All 32 counties

Becker County, MN, Beltrami County, MN, Clay County, MN, Clearwater County, MN, Grant County, MN, Hubbard County, MN, Kittson County, MN, Lake of the Woods County, MN, Mahnomen County, MN, Marshall County, MN, Norman County, MN, Otter Tail County, MN, Pennington County, MN, Polk County, MN, Red Lake County, MN, Roseau County, MN, Wadena 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, Steele County, ND, Towner County, ND, Traill County, ND, Walsh County, ND

The radar

The Fargo/Grand Forks radar (KMVX), 39 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 09:29 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

International Fa, MN (KINL), launched 00:00Z, 9.4 hours before the alert went out and 282 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, International Fa, MN at 00:00Z on 2017-11-28Temperature 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, International Fa, MN at 00:00Z on 2017-11-28The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 677 square meters per square second.1939587897117136Sfc1 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
1099 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
51 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
677 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
669 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

828 
WWUS73 KFGF 280923
NPWFGF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
323 AM CST Tue Nov 28 2017

NDZ006>008-014>016-024-026>030-038-039-054-282100-
/O.NEW.KFGF.WI.Y.0014.171128T1400Z-171128T2100Z/
Towner-Cavalier-Pembina-Benson-Ramsey-Eastern Walsh County-Eddy-
Nelson-Grand Forks-Griggs-Steele-Traill-Barnes-Cass-
Western Walsh County-
Including the cities of Cando, 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, 
Edinburg, Adams, and Lankin
323 AM CST Tue Nov 28 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 3 PM CST
THIS AFTERNOON...

The National Weather Service in Grand Forks has issued a Wind
Advisory...which is in effect from 8 AM this morning to 3 PM CST
this afternoon.

* WINDS...Northwest 30 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* TIMING...The strongest winds will be from late morning into the
  early afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. 

* ADDITIONAL IMPACTS...Waves of 4 to 6 feet may be generated in 
  the Devils Lake basin and result in roadbed erosion in 
  susceptible areas.

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.

&&

$$
5 follow-up statements
591 
WWUS73 KFGF 281339
NPWFGF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
739 AM CST Tue Nov 28 2017

MNZ001>004-007-282100-
/O.EXA.KFGF.WI.Y.0014.171128T1400Z-171128T2100Z/
West Polk-Norman-Clay-Kittson-West Marshall-
Including the cities of Crookston, East Grand Forks, Ada, 
Twin Valley, Halstad, Moorhead, Hallock, Karlstad, Lancaster, 
Warren, Stephen, and Argyle
739 AM CST Tue Nov 28 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CST THIS AFTERNOON...

The National Weather Service in Grand Forks has issued a Wind
Advisory...which is in effect until 3 PM CST this afternoon.

* WINDS...West northwest 30 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* TIMING...The strongest winds will be from late morning into 
  the early afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. 

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>008-014>016-024-026>030-038-039-054-282100-
/O.CON.KFGF.WI.Y.0014.171128T1400Z-171128T2100Z/
Towner-Cavalier-Pembina-Benson-Ramsey-Eastern Walsh County-Eddy-
Nelson-Grand Forks-Griggs-Steele-Traill-Barnes-Cass-
Western Walsh County-
Including the cities of Cando, 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, 
Edinburg, Adams, and Lankin
739 AM CST Tue Nov 28 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WINDS...Northwest 30 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* TIMING...The strongest winds will be from late morning into 
  the early afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. 

* ADDITIONAL IMPACTS...Waves of 4 to 6 feet may be generated in 
  the Devils Lake basin and result in roadbed erosion in 
  susceptible areas.

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.

&&

$$
949 
WWUS73 KFGF 281850
NPWFGF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
1250 PM CST Tue Nov 28 2017

MNZ001>004-007-NDZ006>008-014>016-024-026>030-038-039-054-282100-
/O.CON.KFGF.WI.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-171128T2100Z/
West Polk-Norman-Clay-Kittson-West Marshall-Towner-Cavalier-
Pembina-Benson-Ramsey-Eastern Walsh County-Eddy-Nelson-
Grand Forks-Griggs-Steele-Traill-Barnes-Cass-Western Walsh County-
Including the cities of Crookston, East Grand Forks, Ada, 
Twin Valley, Halstad, Moorhead, Hallock, Karlstad, Lancaster, 
Warren, Stephen, Argyle, Cando, 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, 
Edinburg, Adams, and Lankin
1250 PM CST Tue Nov 28 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WINDS...Northwest 30 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* TIMING...Strong winds will into the early afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

* ADDITIONAL IMPACTS...Waves of 4 to 6 feet may be generated in 
  the Devils Lake basin and result in roadbed erosion in 
  susceptible areas.

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.

&&

$$
126 
WWUS73 KFGF 281947
NPWFGF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
147 PM CST Tue Nov 28 2017

MNZ005-006-008-009-013>017-022>024-027>032-040-290000-
/O.EXB.KFGF.WI.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-171129T0000Z/
Roseau-Lake Of The Woods-East Marshall-North Beltrami-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-
Including the cities of Roseau, Warroad, Greenbush, Baudette, 
Newfolden, Middle River, Grygla, Red Lake, Redby, Ponemah, 
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, and Barrett
147 PM CST Tue Nov 28 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Grand Forks has issued a Wind
Advisory...which is in effect until 6 PM CST this evening.

* WINDS...Northwest 30 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* TIMING...Strong winds through the afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

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.

&&

$$

MNZ001>004-007-NDZ006>008-014>016-024-026>030-038-039-054-282100-
/O.CON.KFGF.WI.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-171128T2100Z/
West Polk-Norman-Clay-Kittson-West Marshall-Towner-Cavalier-
Pembina-Benson-Ramsey-Eastern Walsh County-Eddy-Nelson-
Grand Forks-Griggs-Steele-Traill-Barnes-Cass-Western Walsh County-
Including the cities of Crookston, East Grand Forks, Ada, 
Twin Valley, Halstad, Moorhead, Hallock, Karlstad, Lancaster, 
Warren, Stephen, Argyle, Cando, 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, 
Edinburg, Adams, and Lankin
147 PM CST Tue Nov 28 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WINDS...Northwest 30 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* TIMING...Strong winds will into the early afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

* ADDITIONAL IMPACTS...Waves of 4 to 6 feet may be generated in
  the Devils Lake basin and result in roadbed erosion in
  susceptible areas.

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.

&&

$$
753 
WWUS73 KFGF 282104
NPWFGF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
304 PM CST Tue Nov 28 2017

MNZ001>004-007-NDZ006>008-014>016-024-026>030-038-039-054-282215-
/O.EXP.KFGF.WI.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-171128T2100Z/
West Polk-Norman-Clay-Kittson-West Marshall-Towner-Cavalier-
Pembina-Benson-Ramsey-Eastern Walsh County-Eddy-Nelson-
Grand Forks-Griggs-Steele-Traill-Barnes-Cass-Western Walsh County-
Including the cities of Crookston, East Grand Forks, Ada, 
Twin Valley, Halstad, Moorhead, Hallock, Karlstad, Lancaster, 
Warren, Stephen, Argyle, Cando, 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, 
Edinburg, Adams, and Lankin
304 PM CST Tue Nov 28 2017

...WIND ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

The wind have decreased and so the wind advisory was allowed to 
expire at 3 PM CST. 

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.

&&

$$

MNZ005-006-008-009-013>017-022>024-027>032-040-290000-
/O.CON.KFGF.WI.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-171129T0000Z/
Roseau-Lake Of The Woods-East Marshall-North Beltrami-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-
Including the cities of Roseau, Warroad, Greenbush, Baudette, 
Newfolden, Middle River, Grygla, Red Lake, Redby, Ponemah, 
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, and Barrett
304 PM CST Tue Nov 28 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING...

* WINDS...Northwest 30 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* TIMING...Strong winds through the afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

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.

&&

$$
308 
WWUS73 KFGF 282358
NPWFGF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
558 PM CST Tue Nov 28 2017

MNZ005-006-008-009-013>017-022>024-027>032-040-290100-
/O.EXP.KFGF.WI.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-171129T0000Z/
Roseau-Lake Of The Woods-East Marshall-North Beltrami-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-
Including the cities of Roseau, Warroad, Greenbush, Baudette, 
Newfolden, Middle River, Grygla, Red Lake, Redby, Ponemah, 
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, and Barrett
558 PM CST Tue Nov 28 2017

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM CST THIS EVENING...

Northwest winds will continue to diminish early this evening. 

$$

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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.