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Wind Advisory 15, NWS Grand Forks, ND
NWS Grand Forks, ND issued this wind advisory at Nov 29, 2017, 3:07 AM CST for 17 counties in North Dakota; 13 counties in Minnesota. It took effect at Nov 29, 2017, 10:00 AM CST. It was in force for 7 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Nov 29, 2017, 3:07 AM CST (09:07 UTC)
- In effect from
- Nov 29, 2017, 10:00 AM CST
- Expired
- Nov 29, 2017, 5:03 PM CST
- In force
- 7 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Grand Forks, ND
All 30 counties
Becker County, MN, Clay County, MN, Grant County, MN, Kittson 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, 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), 9 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 09:06 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
Bismarck Municip, ND (KBIS), launched 00:00Z, 9.1 hours before the alert went out and 277 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.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 2238 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 59 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 77 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 74 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
087 WWUS73 KFGF 290907 NPWFGF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Grand Forks ND 307 AM CST Wed Nov 29 2017 MNZ001>005-007-008-013>015-022-027-029-030-040-NDZ008-016-027-029- 030-038-039-049-052-053-292200- /O.NEW.KFGF.WI.Y.0015.171129T1600Z-171129T2200Z/ West Polk-Norman-Clay-Kittson-Roseau-West Marshall-East Marshall- Pennington-Red Lake-East Polk-Mahnomen-West Becker-Wilkin- West Otter Tail-Grant-Pembina-Eastern Walsh County-Grand Forks- Steele-Traill-Barnes-Cass-Ransom-Sargent-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, Mahnomen, Naytahwaush, Waubun, Detroit Lakes, Breckenridge, Fergus Falls, Elbow Lake, Hoffman, Ashby, Herman, Barrett, Cavalier, Walhalla, Drayton, Pembina, Neche, St. Thomas, Grafton, Park River, Grand Forks, Finley, Hope, Mayville, Hillsboro, Hatton, Portland, Valley City, Fargo, Lisbon, Enderlin, Gwinner, Milnor, Forman, Rutland, and Wahpeton 307 AM CST Wed Nov 29 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 4 PM CST THIS AFTERNOON... The National Weather Service in Grand Forks has issued a Wind Advisory...which is in effect from 10 AM this morning to 4 PM CST this afternoon. * WINDS...South 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * TIMING...Late this morning into the late 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. && $$
3 follow-up statements
105 WWUS73 KFGF 291828 NPWFGF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Grand Forks ND 1228 PM CST Wed Nov 29 2017 NDZ026-028-292200- /O.EXA.KFGF.WI.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-171129T2200Z/ Nelson-Griggs- Including the cities of Lakota, Mcville, Aneta, Tolna, and Cooperstown 1228 PM CST Wed Nov 29 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM CST THIS AFTERNOON... The National Weather Service in Grand Forks has issued a Wind Advisory...which is in effect until 4 PM CST this afternoon. * WINDS...South to southwest at 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * TIMING...Late this morning into the late afternoon. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 30 mph or gusts over 45 mph are expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ MNZ001>005-007-008-013>015-022-027-029-030-040-NDZ008-016-027-029- 030-038-039-049-052-053-292200- /O.CON.KFGF.WI.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-171129T2200Z/ West Polk-Norman-Clay-Kittson-Roseau-West Marshall-East Marshall- Pennington-Red Lake-East Polk-Mahnomen-West Becker-Wilkin- West Otter Tail-Grant-Pembina-Eastern Walsh County-Grand Forks- Steele-Traill-Barnes-Cass-Ransom-Sargent-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, Mahnomen, Naytahwaush, Waubun, Detroit Lakes, Breckenridge, Fergus Falls, Elbow Lake, Hoffman, Ashby, Herman, Barrett, Cavalier, Walhalla, Drayton, Pembina, Neche, St. Thomas, Grafton, Park River, Grand Forks, Finley, Hope, Mayville, Hillsboro, Hatton, Portland, Valley City, Fargo, Lisbon, Enderlin, Gwinner, Milnor, Forman, Rutland, and Wahpeton 1228 PM CST Wed Nov 29 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM CST THIS AFTERNOON... * WINDS...South at 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * TIMING...Through late this 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. && $$ Knutsvig
416 WWUS73 KFGF 292128 NPWFGF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Grand Forks ND 328 PM CST Wed Nov 29 2017 MNZ004-005-007-008-040-NDZ008-016-292230- /O.CAN.KFGF.WI.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-171129T2200Z/ Kittson-Roseau-West Marshall-East Marshall-Grant-Pembina- Eastern Walsh County- Including the cities of Hallock, Karlstad, Lancaster, Roseau, Warroad, Greenbush, Warren, Stephen, Argyle, Newfolden, Middle River, Grygla, Elbow Lake, Hoffman, Ashby, Herman, Barrett, Cavalier, Walhalla, Drayton, Pembina, Neche, St. Thomas, Grafton, and Park River 328 PM CST Wed Nov 29 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... The National Weather Service in Grand Forks has cancelled the Wind Advisory. Winds have decreased across the area. As a result, the Wind Advisory has been cancelled. $$ NDZ006-007-014-015-024-054-300600- /O.EXB.KFGF.WI.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-171130T0600Z/ Towner-Cavalier-Benson-Ramsey-Eddy-Western Walsh County- Including the cities of Cando, Langdon, Fort Totten, Maddock, Leeds, Minnewaukan, Devils Lake, New Rockford, Edinburg, Adams, and Lankin 328 PM CST Wed Nov 29 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT... The National Weather Service in Grand Forks has issued a Wind Advisory...which is in effect until midnight CST tonight. * WINDS...West 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * TIMING...Through midnight tonight with the strongest winds around 9 PM. * IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down limbs...trees...and power lines. Scattered power outages are expected. * 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. && $$ NDZ026-028-038-300600- /O.EXT.KFGF.WI.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-171130T0600Z/ Nelson-Griggs-Barnes- Including the cities of Lakota, Mcville, Aneta, Tolna, Cooperstown, and Valley City 328 PM CST Wed Nov 29 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT... * WINDS...West 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * TIMING...Through midnight tonight. * IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down limbs...trees...and power lines. Scattered power outages are expected. * ADDITIONAL IMPACTS...Waves of 4 to 6 feet may be generated in the Devils Lake basin and result in roadbed erosion in susceptible areas. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 30 mph or gusts over 45 mph are expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ MNZ001>003-013>015-022-027-029-030-NDZ027-029-030-039-049-052-053- 300000- /O.EXT.KFGF.WI.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-171130T0000Z/ West Polk-Norman-Clay-Pennington-Red Lake-East Polk-Mahnomen- West Becker-Wilkin-West Otter Tail-Grand Forks-Steele-Traill-Cass- Ransom-Sargent-Richland- Including the cities of Crookston, East Grand Forks, Ada, Twin Valley, Halstad, Moorhead, Thief River Falls, Red Lake Falls, Fosston, Fertile, McIntosh, Erskine, Mahnomen, Naytahwaush, Waubun, Detroit Lakes, Breckenridge, Fergus Falls, Grand Forks, Finley, Hope, Mayville, Hillsboro, Hatton, Portland, Fargo, Lisbon, Enderlin, Gwinner, Milnor, Forman, Rutland, and Wahpeton 328 PM CST Wed Nov 29 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WINDS...Southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * TIMING...Through late this 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. && $$ Knutsvig
191 WWUS73 KFGF 292303 NPWFGF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Grand Forks ND 503 PM CST Wed Nov 29 2017 NDZ006-007-014-015-024-026-028-038-054-300600- /O.CAN.KFGF.WI.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-171130T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KFGF.WI.Y.0016.171130T0000Z-171130T0600Z/ Towner-Cavalier-Benson-Ramsey-Eddy-Nelson-Griggs-Barnes- Western Walsh County- Including the cities of Cando, Langdon, Fort Totten, Maddock, Leeds, Minnewaukan, Devils Lake, New Rockford, Lakota, Mcville, Aneta, Tolna, Cooperstown, Valley City, Edinburg, Adams, and Lankin 503 PM CST Wed Nov 29 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT... The National Weather Service in Grand Forks has issued a Wind Advisory...which is in effect until midnight CST tonight. * WINDS...West 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * TIMING...Through midnight tonight with the strongest winds around 9 PM. * IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down limbs...trees...and power lines. Scattered power outages are expected. * ADDITIONAL IMPACTS...Waves of 4 to 6 feet may be generated in the Devils Lake basin and result in roadbed erosion in susceptible areas. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 30 mph or gusts over 45 mph are expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ MNZ001>003-013>015-022-027-029-030-NDZ027-029-030-039-049-052-053- 300015- /O.CAN.KFGF.WI.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-171130T0000Z/ West Polk-Norman-Clay-Pennington-Red Lake-East Polk-Mahnomen- West Becker-Wilkin-West Otter Tail-Grand Forks-Steele-Traill-Cass- Ransom-Sargent-Richland- Including the cities of Crookston, East Grand Forks, Ada, Twin Valley, Halstad, Moorhead, Thief River Falls, Red Lake Falls, Fosston, Fertile, McIntosh, Erskine, Mahnomen, Naytahwaush, Waubun, Detroit Lakes, Breckenridge, Fergus Falls, Grand Forks, Finley, Hope, Mayville, Hillsboro, Hatton, Portland, Fargo, Lisbon, Enderlin, Gwinner, Milnor, Forman, Rutland, and Wahpeton 503 PM CST Wed Nov 29 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... The National Weather Service in Grand Forks has cancelled the Wind Advisory. Winds have diminished enough so that they are below advisory criteria. $$ dtr
The office that day
Everything else NWS Grand Forks, ND issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 29, 10:03 AM CST | Red Flag Warning | FGF | Barnes, Cass, Ransom, Richland, Sargent, Steele and 1 more | 7 hr |
| Nov 29, 5:03 PM CST | Wind Advisory | FGF | Barnes, Benson, Cass, Cavalier, Eddy, Griggs and 7 more | 7 hr |
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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.