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Wind Advisory 3, NWS Grand Forks, ND

March 7, 20176 counties in Minnesota; 17 counties in North Dakota

NWS Grand Forks, ND issued this wind advisory at Mar 7, 2017, 6:14 PM CST for 6 counties in Minnesota; 17 counties in North Dakota. It took effect at Mar 7, 2017, 9:00 PM CST. It was in force for 12 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Mar 7, 2017, 6:14 PM CST (00:14 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 7, 2017, 9:00 PM CST
Expired
Mar 8, 2017, 9:00 AM CST
In force
12 hr
Issued by
NWS Grand Forks, ND
All 23 counties

Clay County, MN, Kittson County, MN, Marshall County, MN, Norman 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), 24 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 00:19 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, 0.2 hours before the alert went out and 251 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 00:00Z on 2017-03-08Temperature 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 00:00Z on 2017-03-08The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 92 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
1515 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
12 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
92 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
126 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

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.

&&

$$
3 follow-up statements
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 7, 9:02 PM CSTWinter Weather AdvisoryFGFKittson, Marshall12 hr
Mar 7, 6:09 PM CSTBlizzard WarningFGFTowner3 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.