Alert archive / North Dakota / Wind Advisories in 2017
Wind Advisory 18, NWS Grand Forks, ND
NWS Grand Forks, ND issued this wind advisory at Dec 11, 2017, 5:41 AM CST for 11 counties in North Dakota; 8 counties in Minnesota. It was in force for 9 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Dec 11, 2017, 5:41 AM CST (11:41 UTC)
- Expired
- Dec 11, 2017, 3:00 PM CST
- In force
- 9 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Grand Forks, ND
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, Cass County, ND, Grand Forks County, ND, Griggs County, ND, Pembina 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), 36 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 11:41 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, 11.7 hours before the alert went out and 281 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
- 1870 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 56 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 68 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 78 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
944 WWUS73 KFGF 111141 NPWFGF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Grand Forks ND 541 AM CST Mon Dec 11 2017 MNZ001>004-007-029-NDZ008-016-027-029-030-039-053-112100- /O.NEW.KFGF.WI.Y.0018.171211T1141Z-171211T2100Z/ 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 541 AM CST Mon Dec 11 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...North 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down limbs...trees...and power lines. 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. && $$ NDZ028-038-049-052-111800- /O.NEW.KFGF.WI.Y.0018.171211T1141Z-171211T1800Z/ Griggs-Barnes-Ransom-Sargent- Including the cities of Cooperstown, Valley City, Lisbon, Enderlin, Gwinner, Milnor, Forman, and Rutland 541 AM CST Mon Dec 11 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY... The National Weather Service in Grand Forks has issued a Wind Advisory...which is in effect until noon CST today. * WINDS...North 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down limbs...trees...and power lines. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 30 mph or gusts over 45 mph are expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$
5 follow-up statements
241 WWUS73 KFGF 111300 NPWFGF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Grand Forks ND 700 AM CST Mon Dec 11 2017 MNZ003-029-NDZ029-039-053-112100- /O.CON.KFGF.WI.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-171211T2100Z/ Clay-Wilkin-Steele-Cass-Richland- Including the cities of Moorhead, Breckenridge, Finley, Hope, Fargo, and Wahpeton 700 AM CST Mon Dec 11 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CST THIS AFTERNOON... * WINDS...North 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down limbs...trees...and power lines. 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. && $$ NDZ028-038-049-052-111800- /O.CON.KFGF.WI.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-171211T1800Z/ Griggs-Barnes-Ransom-Sargent- Including the cities of Cooperstown, Valley City, Lisbon, Enderlin, Gwinner, Milnor, Forman, and Rutland 700 AM CST Mon Dec 11 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY... * WINDS...North 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down limbs...trees...and power lines. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 30 mph or gusts over 45 mph are expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ MNZ001-002-004-007-NDZ008-016-027-030-112100- /O.CON.KFGF.WI.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-171211T2100Z/ West Polk-Norman-Kittson-West Marshall-Pembina- Eastern Walsh County-Grand Forks-Traill- Including the cities of Crookston, East Grand Forks, Ada, Twin Valley, Halstad, Hallock, Karlstad, Lancaster, Warren, Stephen, Argyle, Cavalier, Walhalla, Drayton, Pembina, Neche, St. Thomas, Grafton, Park River, Grand Forks, Mayville, Hillsboro, Hatton, and Portland 700 AM CST Mon Dec 11 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CST THIS AFTERNOON... * WINDS...North 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down limbs...trees...and power lines. Strong winds will cause localized areas of blowing snow across the northern Red River Valley. These conditions will be limited to roads orientated west to east in wide open 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. && $$
107 WWUS73 KFGF 111451 NPWFGF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Grand Forks ND 851 AM CST Mon Dec 11 2017 MNZ030-040-112100- /O.EXB.KFGF.WI.Y.0018.171211T1500Z-171211T2100Z/ West Otter Tail-Grant- Including the cities of Fergus Falls, Elbow Lake, Hoffman, Ashby, Herman, and Barrett 851 AM CST Mon Dec 11 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CST THIS AFTERNOON... The National Weather Service in Grand Forks has issued a Wind Advisory...which is in effect until 3 PM CST this afternoon. * WINDS...North 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down limbs...trees...and power lines. Scattered power outages are expected. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 30 mph or gusts over 45 mph are expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ MNZ003-029-NDZ029-039-053-112100- /O.CON.KFGF.WI.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-171211T2100Z/ Clay-Wilkin-Steele-Cass-Richland- Including the cities of Moorhead, Breckenridge, Finley, Hope, Fargo, and Wahpeton 851 AM CST Mon Dec 11 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CST THIS AFTERNOON... * WINDS...North 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down limbs...trees...and power lines. Scattered power outages are expected. 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. && $$ NDZ028-038-049-052-111800- /O.CON.KFGF.WI.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-171211T1800Z/ Griggs-Barnes-Ransom-Sargent- Including the cities of Cooperstown, Valley City, Lisbon, Enderlin, Gwinner, Milnor, Forman, and Rutland 851 AM CST Mon Dec 11 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY... * WINDS...North 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down limbs...trees...and power lines. Scattered power outages are expected. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 30 mph or gusts over 45 mph are expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ MNZ001-002-004-007-NDZ008-016-027-030-112100- /O.CON.KFGF.WI.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-171211T2100Z/ West Polk-Norman-Kittson-West Marshall-Pembina- Eastern Walsh County-Grand Forks-Traill- Including the cities of Crookston, East Grand Forks, Ada, Twin Valley, Halstad, Hallock, Karlstad, Lancaster, Warren, Stephen, Argyle, Cavalier, Walhalla, Drayton, Pembina, Neche, St. Thomas, Grafton, Park River, Grand Forks, Mayville, Hillsboro, Hatton, and Portland 851 AM CST Mon Dec 11 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CST THIS AFTERNOON... * WINDS...North 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down limbs...trees...and power lines. Scattered power outages are expected. 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. && $$
534 WWUS73 KFGF 111657 NPWFGF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Grand Forks ND 1057 AM CST Mon Dec 11 2017 MNZ003-029-030-040-NDZ029-039-053-112100- /O.CON.KFGF.WI.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-171211T2100Z/ Clay-Wilkin-West Otter Tail-Grant-Steele-Cass-Richland- Including the cities of Moorhead, Breckenridge, Fergus Falls, Elbow Lake, Hoffman, Ashby, Herman, Barrett, Finley, Hope, Fargo, and Wahpeton 1057 AM CST Mon Dec 11 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CST THIS AFTERNOON... * WINDS...North 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down limbs...trees...and power lines. Scattered power outages are expected. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 30 mph or gusts over 45 mph are expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ NDZ028-038-049-052-111800- /O.CON.KFGF.WI.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-171211T1800Z/ Griggs-Barnes-Ransom-Sargent- Including the cities of Cooperstown, Valley City, Lisbon, Enderlin, Gwinner, Milnor, Forman, and Rutland 1057 AM CST Mon Dec 11 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY... * WINDS...North 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down limbs...trees...and power lines. Scattered power outages are expected. 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. && $$ MNZ001-002-004-007-NDZ008-016-027-030-112100- /O.CON.KFGF.WI.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-171211T2100Z/ West Polk-Norman-Kittson-West Marshall-Pembina- Eastern Walsh County-Grand Forks-Traill- Including the cities of Crookston, East Grand Forks, Ada, Twin Valley, Halstad, Hallock, Karlstad, Lancaster, Warren, Stephen, Argyle, Cavalier, Walhalla, Drayton, Pembina, Neche, St. Thomas, Grafton, Park River, Grand Forks, Mayville, Hillsboro, Hatton, and Portland 1057 AM CST Mon Dec 11 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CST THIS AFTERNOON... * WINDS...North 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down limbs...trees...and power lines. Scattered power outages are expected. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 30 mph or gusts over 45 mph are expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$
711 WWUS73 KFGF 111706 NPWFGF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Grand Forks ND 1106 AM CST Mon Dec 11 2017 NDZ028-038-049-052-111815- /O.CAN.KFGF.WI.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-171211T1800Z/ Griggs-Barnes-Ransom-Sargent- Including the cities of Cooperstown, Valley City, Lisbon, Enderlin, Gwinner, Milnor, Forman, and Rutland 1106 AM CST Mon Dec 11 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... The National Weather Service in Grand Forks has cancelled the Wind Advisory. Winds are decreasing below advisory criteria and visibility is improving across portions of the area. Therefore...the advisory is canceled. $$ MNZ003-029-030-040-NDZ029-039-053-112100- /O.CON.KFGF.WI.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-171211T2100Z/ Clay-Wilkin-West Otter Tail-Grant-Steele-Cass-Richland- Including the cities of Moorhead, Breckenridge, Fergus Falls, Elbow Lake, Hoffman, Ashby, Herman, Barrett, Finley, Hope, Fargo, and Wahpeton 1106 AM CST Mon Dec 11 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CST THIS AFTERNOON... * WINDS...North 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down limbs...trees...and power lines. Scattered power outages are expected. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 30 mph or gusts over 45 mph are expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ MNZ001-002-004-007-NDZ008-016-027-030-112100- /O.CON.KFGF.WI.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-171211T2100Z/ West Polk-Norman-Kittson-West Marshall-Pembina- Eastern Walsh County-Grand Forks-Traill- Including the cities of Crookston, East Grand Forks, Ada, Twin Valley, Halstad, Hallock, Karlstad, Lancaster, Warren, Stephen, Argyle, Cavalier, Walhalla, Drayton, Pembina, Neche, St. Thomas, Grafton, Park River, Grand Forks, Mayville, Hillsboro, Hatton, and Portland 1106 AM CST Mon Dec 11 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CST THIS AFTERNOON... * WINDS...North 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down limbs...trees...and power lines. Scattered power outages are expected. 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. && $$
954 WWUS73 KFGF 112054 NPWFGF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Grand Forks ND 254 PM CST Mon Dec 11 2017 MNZ003-029-030-040-NDZ029-039-053-112200- /O.EXP.KFGF.WI.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-171211T2100Z/ Clay-Wilkin-West Otter Tail-Grant-Steele-Cass-Richland- Including the cities of Moorhead, Breckenridge, Fergus Falls, Elbow Lake, Hoffman, Ashby, Herman, Barrett, Finley, Hope, Fargo, and Wahpeton 254 PM CST Mon Dec 11 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 3 PM CST THIS AFTERNOON... Northwest winds will slowly diminish across the area through the late afternoon and early evening. $$ MNZ001-002-004-007-NDZ008-016-027-030-112200- /O.EXP.KFGF.WI.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-171211T2100Z/ West Polk-Norman-Kittson-West Marshall-Pembina- Eastern Walsh County-Grand Forks-Traill- Including the cities of Crookston, East Grand Forks, Ada, Twin Valley, Halstad, Hallock, Karlstad, Lancaster, Warren, Stephen, Argyle, Cavalier, Walhalla, Drayton, Pembina, Neche, St. Thomas, Grafton, Park River, Grand Forks, Mayville, Hillsboro, Hatton, and Portland 254 PM CST Mon Dec 11 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 3 PM CST THIS AFTERNOON... Northwest winds will slowly diminish across the area through the late afternoon and early evening. $$ Gust
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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.