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Wind Advisory 2, NWS Grand Forks, ND

March 6, 201717 counties in Minnesota; 12 counties in North Dakota

NWS Grand Forks, ND issued this wind advisory at Mar 6, 2017, 3:33 PM CST for 17 counties in Minnesota; 12 counties in North Dakota. It took effect at Mar 6, 2017, 4:00 PM CST. It was in force for 41 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Mar 6, 2017, 3:33 PM CST (21:33 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 6, 2017, 4:00 PM CST
Expired
Mar 8, 2017, 9:00 AM CST
In force
41 hr
Issued by
NWS Grand Forks, ND
All 29 counties

Becker County, MN, Beltrami County, MN, Clay County, MN, Clearwater County, MN, Grant County, MN, Hubbard 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, Wadena County, MN, Wilkin County, MN, Barnes County, ND, Cass County, ND, Grand Forks County, ND, Griggs County, ND, Nelson 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), 56 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 21:34 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 12:00Z, 9.6 hours before the alert went out and 280 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 12:00Z on 2017-03-06Temperature 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 12:00Z on 2017-03-06The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 114 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
546 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
27 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
114 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
79 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

319 
WWUS73 KFGF 062133
NPWFGF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
333 PM CST Mon Mar 6 2017

NDZ008-016-054-080000-
/O.CAN.KFGF.FG.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-170306T2200Z/
/O.NEW.KFGF.FG.Y.0011.170306T2200Z-170307T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KFGF.WI.Y.0002.170306T2200Z-170308T0000Z/
Pembina-Eastern Walsh County-Western Walsh County-
Including the cities of Cavalier, Walhalla, Drayton, Pembina, 
Neche, St. Thomas, Grafton, Park River, Edinburg, Adams, 
and Lankin
333 PM CST Mon Mar 6 2017

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING...
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST TUESDAY...

The National Weather Service in Grand Forks has issued a Dense
Fog Advisory...which is in effect until 6 PM CST this evening. a
Wind Advisory has also been issued. This Wind Advisory is in
effect until 6 PM CST Tuesday.

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

* TIMING...Through the mid afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down limbs...trees...and power 
  lines. Scattered power outages are expected. Limited 
  visibilities will make travel very difficult. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Dense Fog Advisory means visibilities will frequently be
reduced to less than one quarter mile. If driving, slow down, use
your headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you.

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.

&&

$$

NDZ026-028-080000-
/O.CAN.KFGF.FG.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-170306T2200Z/
/O.NEW.KFGF.WI.Y.0002.170306T2200Z-170308T0000Z/
Nelson-Griggs-
Including the cities of Lakota, Mcville, Aneta, Tolna, 
and Cooperstown
333 PM CST Mon Mar 6 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST TUESDAY...
...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Grand Forks has issued a Wind
Advisory...which is in effect until 6 PM CST Tuesday. The Dense
Fog Advisory has been cancelled.

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

* TIMING...Fog to persist through the late afternoon. Winds to
  remain strong into the overnight and during the day Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...When winds combine with snow showers reduced
  visibilities can be expected tonight and throughout the day on
  Tuesday. Strong winds may blow down limbs...trees...and power 
  lines. Scattered power outages are expected. Limited 
  visibilities will make travel very difficult. 

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.

&&

$$

NDZ006-007-014-015-024-062245-
/O.CAN.KFGF.FG.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-170306T2200Z/
Towner-Cavalier-Benson-Ramsey-Eddy-
Including the cities of Cando, Langdon, Fort Totten, Maddock, 
Leeds, Minnewaukan, Devils Lake, and New Rockford
333 PM CST Mon Mar 6 2017

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

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

Visibilities will be reduced from winter weather or have improved
and the fog advisory has been cancelled.

$$

MNZ001>005-007-008-013>017-022>024-027>032-040-NDZ027-029-030-038-
039-049-052-053-080000-
/O.NEW.KFGF.WI.Y.0002.170306T2200Z-170308T0000Z/
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-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, 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, Grand Forks, Finley, Hope, Mayville, Hillsboro, Hatton, 
Portland, Valley City, Fargo, Lisbon, Enderlin, Gwinner, Milnor, 
Forman, Rutland, and Wahpeton
333 PM CST Mon Mar 6 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST TUESDAY...

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

* WINDS...West 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* TIMING...Cold front will bring strong winds from west to east
  late this afternoon into the evening. Strong winds will be
  present all day Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...When winds combine with snow showers reduced
  visibilities can be expected tonight and throughout the day on
  Tuesday. Strong winds may blow down limbs...trees...and power 
  lines. Scattered power outages are expected. Limited 
  visibilities will make travel difficult. 

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.

&&

$$
8 follow-up statements
870 
WWUS73 KFGF 070012
NPWFGF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
612 PM CST Mon Mar 6 2017

NDZ008-016-054-080000-
/O.EXP.KFGF.FG.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-170307T0000Z/
/O.CON.KFGF.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-170308T0000Z/
Pembina-Eastern Walsh County-Western Walsh County-
Including the cities of Cavalier, Walhalla, Drayton, Pembina, 
Neche, St. Thomas, Grafton, Park River, Edinburg, Adams, 
and Lankin
612 PM CST Mon Mar 6 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST TUESDAY...
...DENSE FOG ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

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

* TIMING...Through the mid afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down limbs...trees...and power 
  lines. Scattered power outages are expected. Limited 
  visibilities will make travel very difficult. 

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.

&&

$$

MNZ001>005-007-008-013>017-022>024-027>032-040-NDZ026>030-038-039-
049-052-053-080000-
/O.CON.KFGF.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-170308T0000Z/
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-Nelson-Grand Forks-
Griggs-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, 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, Lakota, Mcville, Aneta, Tolna, Grand Forks, Cooperstown,
Finley, Hope, Mayville, Hillsboro, Hatton, Portland, Valley City,
Fargo, Lisbon, Enderlin, Gwinner, Milnor, Forman, Rutland, 
and Wahpeton
612 PM CST Mon Mar 6 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST TUESDAY...

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

* TIMING...Cold front will bring strong winds from west to east 
  late this afternoon into the evening. Strong winds will be 
  present all day Tuesday.

* 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.

&&

$$
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.

&&

$$
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.

&&

$$
036 
WWUS73 KFGF 080930
NPWFGF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
330 AM CST Wed Mar 8 2017

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
330 AM CST Wed Mar 8 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST THIS MORNING...

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

* TIMING...Winds will stay strong into mid morning.

* IMPACTS...High profile vehicles will continue to have travel
  difficulties. Isolated snow showers will cause reduced
  visibility in open areas.  

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.

&&

$$

MNZ001>003-029-NDZ026>030-038-039-049-052-053-081500-
/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
330 AM CST Wed Mar 8 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST THIS MORNING...

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

&&

$$
061 
WWUS73 KFGF 081507
NPWFGF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
907 AM CST Wed Mar 8 2017

MNZ005-008-013>017-022>024-027-028-030>032-040-081615-
/O.EXP.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
907 AM CST Wed Mar 8 2017

...WIND ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

Although wind speeds will hover around wind advisory criteria for
a few more hours this morning, the general trend is for decreasing
winds. Therefore the wind advisory was allowed to expire.

$$

MNZ001>003-029-NDZ026>030-038-039-049-052-053-081615-
/O.EXP.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
907 AM CST Wed Mar 8 2017

...WIND ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

Although wind speeds will hover around wind advisory criteria for
a few more hours this morning, the general trend is for decreasing
winds. Therefore the wind advisory was allowed to expire.

$$

The office that day

Everything else NWS Grand Forks, ND issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 6, 6:34 AM CSTDense Fog AdvisoryFGFKittson, Marshall, Roseau4 hr
Mar 6, 11:19 AM CSTDense Fog AdvisoryFGFBenson, Cavalier, Eddy, Griggs, Nelson, Pembina and 3 more4 hr
Mar 6, 3:28 PM CSTBlizzard WarningFGFTowner27 hr
Mar 6, 3:28 PM CSTWinter Weather AdvisoryFGFBenson, Cavalier, Eddy, Ramsey12 hr
Mar 6, 3:33 PM CSTDense Fog AdvisoryFGFPembina, Walsh2 hr

Nearby

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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.