Alert archive / North Dakota / Wind Advisories in 2017
Wind Advisory 7, NWS Grand Forks, ND
NWS Grand Forks, ND issued this wind advisory at Oct 17, 2017, 2:23 PM CDT for 12 counties in North Dakota; Kittson County, Marshall County, Polk County, Minnesota. It took effect at Oct 18, 2017, 7:00 AM CDT. It was in force for 12 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Oct 17, 2017, 2:23 PM CDT (19:23 UTC)
- In effect from
- Oct 18, 2017, 7:00 AM CDT
- Expired
- Oct 18, 2017, 7:00 PM CDT
- In force
- 12 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Grand Forks, ND
Counties Kittson County, MN, Marshall County, MN, Polk County, MN, Benson 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), 78 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 19:23 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 12:00Z, 7.4 hours before the alert went out and 259 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
- 2597 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 38 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 196 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 249 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
077 WWUS73 KFGF 171923 NPWFGF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Grand Forks ND 223 PM CDT Tue Oct 17 2017 NDZ006-007-014-015-024-190000- /O.NEW.KFGF.WI.Y.0007.171018T1200Z-171019T0000Z/ Towner-Cavalier-Benson-Ramsey-Eddy- Including the cities of Cando, Langdon, Fort Totten, Maddock, Leeds, Minnewaukan, Devils Lake, and New Rockford 223 PM CDT Tue Oct 17 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 7 PM CDT WEDNESDAY... The National Weather Service in Grand Forks has issued a Wind Advisory...which is in effect from 7 AM to 7 PM CDT Wednesday. * WINDS...West 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * 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 winds of 35 mph are expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ MNZ004-007-NDZ008-016-026>028-054-190000- /O.NEW.KFGF.WI.Y.0007.171018T1500Z-171019T0000Z/ Kittson-West Marshall-Pembina-Eastern Walsh County-Nelson- Grand Forks-Griggs-Western Walsh County- Including the cities of Hallock, Karlstad, Lancaster, Warren, Stephen, Argyle, Cavalier, Walhalla, Drayton, Pembina, Neche, St. Thomas, Grafton, Park River, Lakota, Mcville, Aneta, Tolna, Grand Forks, Cooperstown, Edinburg, Adams, and Lankin 223 PM CDT Tue Oct 17 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 7 PM CDT WEDNESDAY... The National Weather Service in Grand Forks has issued a Wind Advisory...which is in effect from 10 AM to 7 PM CDT Wednesday. * WINDS...West 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL IMPACTS...Waves of 4 to 6 feet may be generated in the devils lake basin and result in roadbed erosion in susceptible areas. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means that winds of 35 mph are expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$
4 follow-up statements
450 WWUS73 KFGF 180854 NPWFGF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Grand Forks ND 354 AM CDT Wed Oct 18 2017 MNZ001-NDZ029-030-190000- /O.EXA.KFGF.WI.Y.0007.171018T1500Z-171019T0000Z/ West Polk-Steele-Traill- Including the cities of Crookston, East Grand Forks, Finley, Hope, Mayville, Hillsboro, Hatton, and Portland 354 AM CDT Wed Oct 18 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING... The National Weather Service in Grand Forks has issued a Wind Advisory...which is in effect from 10 AM this morning to 7 PM CDT this evening. * WINDS...West 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * TIMING... * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down. Visibility may be briefly reduced due to blowing dust. 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. && $$ NDZ006-007-014-015-024-190000- /O.CON.KFGF.WI.Y.0007.171018T1200Z-171019T0000Z/ Towner-Cavalier-Benson-Ramsey-Eddy- Including the cities of Cando, Langdon, Fort Totten, Maddock, Leeds, Minnewaukan, Devils Lake, and New Rockford 354 AM CDT Wed Oct 18 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING... * WINDS...West 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down limbs...trees...and power lines. Scattered power outages are expected. Visibility may be briefly reduced due to blowing dust. * ADDITIONAL IMPACTS...Waves of 4 to 6 feet may be generated in the devils lake basin and result in roadbed erosion in susceptible areas. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means that winds of 35 mph are expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ MNZ004-007-NDZ008-016-026>028-054-190000- /O.CON.KFGF.WI.Y.0007.171018T1500Z-171019T0000Z/ Kittson-West Marshall-Pembina-Eastern Walsh County-Nelson- Grand Forks-Griggs-Western Walsh County- Including the cities of Hallock, Karlstad, Lancaster, Warren, Stephen, Argyle, Cavalier, Walhalla, Drayton, Pembina, Neche, St. Thomas, Grafton, Park River, Lakota, Mcville, Aneta, Tolna, Grand Forks, Cooperstown, Edinburg, Adams, and Lankin 354 AM CDT Wed Oct 18 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING... * WINDS...West 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down limbs...trees...and power lines. Scattered power outages are expected. Visibility may be briefly reduced due to blowing dust. 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. && $$ AM/DR
531 WWUS73 KFGF 181508 NPWFGF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Grand Forks ND 1008 AM CDT Wed Oct 18 2017 MNZ001-004-007-NDZ006>008-014>016-024-026>030-054-190000- /O.CON.KFGF.WI.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-171019T0000Z/ West Polk-Kittson-West Marshall-Towner-Cavalier-Pembina-Benson- Ramsey-Eastern Walsh County-Eddy-Nelson-Grand Forks-Griggs-Steele- Traill-Western Walsh County- Including the cities of Crookston, East Grand Forks, Hallock, Karlstad, Lancaster, Warren, Stephen, Argyle, Cando, Langdon, Cavalier, Walhalla, Drayton, Pembina, Neche, St. Thomas, Fort Totten, Maddock, Leeds, Minnewaukan, Devils Lake, Grafton, Park River, New Rockford, Lakota, Mcville, Aneta, Tolna, Grand Forks, Cooperstown, Finley, Hope, Mayville, Hillsboro, Hatton, Portland, Edinburg, Adams, and Lankin 1008 AM CDT Wed Oct 18 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING... * WINDS...West 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down limbs...trees...and power lines. Scattered power outages are expected. * ADDITIONAL IMPACTS...Waves of 4 to 6 feet may be generated in the devils lake basin and result in roadbed erosion in susceptible areas. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means that winds of 35 mph are expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$
223 WWUS73 KFGF 182013 NPWFGF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Grand Forks ND 313 PM CDT Wed Oct 18 2017 MNZ001-004-007-NDZ006>008-014>016-024-026>030-054-190000- /O.CON.KFGF.WI.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-171019T0000Z/ West Polk-Kittson-West Marshall-Towner-Cavalier-Pembina-Benson- Ramsey-Eastern Walsh County-Eddy-Nelson-Grand Forks-Griggs-Steele- Traill-Western Walsh County- Including the cities of Crookston, East Grand Forks, 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, Edinburg, Adams, and Lankin 313 PM CDT Wed Oct 18 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING... * WINDS...West 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down small limbs and unsecured lawn furniture around. The winds will also make driving high profile vehicles difficult. * 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 winds of 35 mph are expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$
755 WWUS73 KFGF 182357 NPWFGF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Grand Forks ND 657 PM CDT Wed Oct 18 2017 MNZ001-004-007-NDZ006>008-014>016-024-026>030-054-190100- /O.EXP.KFGF.WI.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-171019T0000Z/ West Polk-Kittson-West Marshall-Towner-Cavalier-Pembina-Benson- Ramsey-Eastern Walsh County-Eddy-Nelson-Grand Forks-Griggs-Steele- Traill-Western Walsh County- Including the cities of Crookston, East Grand Forks, Hallock, Karlstad, Lancaster, Warren, Stephen, Argyle, Cando, Langdon, Cavalier, Walhalla, Drayton, Pembina, Neche, St. Thomas, Fort Totten, Maddock, Leeds, Minnewaukan, Devils Lake, Grafton, Park River, New Rockford, Lakota, Mcville, Aneta, Tolna, Grand Forks, Cooperstown, Finley, Hope, Mayville, Hillsboro, Hatton, Portland, Edinburg, Adams, and Lankin 657 PM CDT Wed Oct 18 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING... Winds have decreased across the region this evening. As a result, the wind advisory will be allowed to expire. $$ Knutsvig
The office that day
Everything else NWS Grand Forks, ND issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 17, 2:32 PM CDT | Fire Weather Watch | FGF | Barnes, Benson, Cass, Cavalier, Eddy, Grand Forks and 8 more | 13 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.