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Severe Thunderstorm Warning 195, NWS Bismarck, ND
NWS Bismarck, ND issued this severe thunderstorm warning at Jul 9, 2018, 11:43 PM MDT for Dunn County, McKenzie County, Mountrail County, North Dakota. It was in force for 62 min. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Jul 9, 2018, 11:43 PM MDT (05:43 UTC)
- Expired
- Jul 10, 2018, 12:45 AM MDT
- In force
- 62 min
- Issued by
- NWS Bismarck, ND
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Hail
- 2.0 in
- Wind
- 70.0 mph
Counties Dunn County, ND, McKenzie County, ND, Mountrail County, ND
The radar
The Minot AFB radar (KMBX), 159 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 05:43 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The watch it was issued in
The SPC watch in force over the same counties when this warning went out.
| Issued | Product | Office | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 9, 6:01 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Watch | SPC | 8 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Bismarck Municip, ND (KBIS), launched 00:00Z, 5.7 hours before the alert went out and 193 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
- 628 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -242 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1392 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 53 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 168 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 362 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.3
What forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this severe thunderstorm warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.
NWS Bismarck, ND wrote its last area forecast discussion before this severe thunderstorm warning went out at Jul 9, 11:26 PM MDT, 17 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Jul 9, 11:26 PM MDT, 17 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Bismarck ND 1226 AM CDT Tue Jul 10 2018 .UPDATE... Issued at 1201 AM CDT Tue Jul 10 2018 Severe storms across northwest North Dakota continue. Latest guidance indicates these storms will maintain intensity and continue shifting off to the southeast for the next couple of hours at least. UPDATE Issued at 849 PM CDT Mon Jul 9 2018 Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1 am CDT for northwest and parts of north central ND. Discrete supercells moving southeast out of Saskatchewan, along with expected development ahead of the cells with time this evening are the main concerns tonight - as well as a severe thunderstorm watch in effect until 1 am CDT for all of northwest and parts of north central North Dakota. There is an upper level impulse moving along the apex of the upper level ridge, mainly along the US/Canada border. A strong southeasterly low level jet at h925/h850 feeding plenty of low level moisture over the western Dakotas into Saskatchewan and more westerly flow at h700 and above...plenty of low level and 0-6km bulk shear. The discrete supercells have held together for quite some time as they move southeast out of Saskatchewan. History of tornado warnings in Saskatchewan as well as in Sheridan County, Montana. Large hail and straight line wind damage as well. Short term high res models continue to show discrete cells entering the watch area through the evening hours. Then scattered showers and thunderstorms developing in central ND with the strengthening low level jet and more upper level impulses over Wyoming/southeast Montana moving into western and central ND...east of the main h700 thermal ridge (where the thermal cap is weaker). UPDATE Issued at 621 PM CDT Mon Jul 9 2018 Storm Prediction Center has issued a Mesoscale Discussion regarding severe potential for northwestern North Dakota. Supercells in Saskatchewan likely headed southeast and we may see more development in addition. Tornado threat possible as well...with tornado warnings in Saskatchewan. Watch possible at this point. UPDATE Issued at 514 PM CDT Mon Jul 9 2018 Raised chances of thunderstorms this evening beginning around 10 pm CDT in northwestern ND. Supercells in Saskatchewan seem well-handled by the high res HRRR, bringing the scattered to isolated thunderstorms into the northwest, expanding eastward overnight. Also, the latest iterations of the high res models agree on convection developing across much of central North Dakota after midnight. Thus expanded the area of chance/slight chance of thunderstorms to include all of central North Dakota late tonight into Tuesday morning. && .SHORT TERM...(This evening through Tuesday) Issued at 309 PM CDT Mon Jul 9 2018 Forecast highlights in the short term period will be thunderstorm chances tonight and hot and humid conditions returning for Tuesday. Currently, broad upper level ridge across the central United States with sfc high pressure to our east and developing low pressure to our west. Embedded S/WV moving through the ridge has resulted in an area of showers and isolated thunderstorms moving east across the I94 corridor the past several hours. This activity will continue east and eventually south before moving out of my area within the next few hours. For tonight, another embedded impulse or two will move across the Northern Plains. Models somewhat inconsistent for this evening, but seem in agreement developing convection over central ND overnight as the low level jet ramps up a combines with forcing aloft with the mid level waves. Instability is not too impressive, but 0-6km bulk shear is on the order of 40-50 kts so there is a marginal threat for severe weather overnight to around or even a bit after sunrise Tues morning. With the marginal threat will leave T+ out of the grids, but will put in the state and HWO. Still on track for mid/upper 90s across western and south central ND for Tuesday afternoon. Heat index values are sub-advisory so no plans on heat headlines at this time. Dry and capped tomorrow daytime so will keep the late morning-afternoon dry. .LONG TERM...(Tuesday night through Monday) Issued at 309 PM CDT Mon Jul 9 2018 The main concern for the extended period remains the threat for severe storms across northern ND Tuesday evening and night. Afternoon/evening convection will fire off across Montana Tuesday, with models suggesting a line of strong to severe storms then moving east/northeast with a surface cold front Tuesday evening. Some models take all the storms into Canada, while some still impact northwest and north central ND. Will maintain T+ and severe wording in the other products for this. If these storms materialize and the environmental setup becomes more favorable, there could be a significant damaging wind threat. Expect quiet weather behind the departing cold front/upper low for mid to late week as weak ridging and a slightly drier air mass build in. A return to active weather may be in store for the upcoming weekend as a deepening trough moves down from Canada, but there are model differences on the timing and placement of this feature. There are also hints of a significant cool-down for the weekend, with highs returning to the 70s. && .AVIATION...(For the 06Z TAFS through 06Z Tuesday night) Issued at 1201 AM CDT Tue Jul 10 2018 Mainly VFR conditions expected, though in and near thunderstorms brief MVFR cigs and vsbys with strong gusty winds and heavy rain are likely.Thunderstorms will end are expected to develop further across central North Dakota, mainly affecting KMOT, KBIS, KJMS. Again, mainly VFR cigs except some MVFR cigs and vsbys in and near thunderstorms with brief heavy rain and gusty winds. && .BIS WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... NONE. && UPDATE...AJ SHORT TERM...NH LONG TERM...NH AVIATION...AJ
Hazardous weather outlook, Jul 9, 2:11 PM MDT, 9 hours 32 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Bismarck ND 311 PM CDT Mon Jul 9 2018 NDZ001>003-009>011-017>021-031>035-040>046-102015- Divide-Burke-Renville-Williams-Mountrail-Ward-McKenzie-Dunn- Mercer-Oliver-McLean-Golden Valley-Billings-Stark-Morton-Burleigh- Slope-Hettinger-Grant-Bowman-Adams-Sioux-Emmons- 311 PM CDT Mon Jul 9 2018 /211 PM MDT Mon Jul 9 2018/ This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of north central North Dakota, northwest North Dakota, south central North Dakota, and southwest North Dakota. .DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight There is a chance of strong to severe thunderstorms this evening and overnight across all of western and much of central North Dakota. Large hail up to quarter size, damaging wind gusts to 60 mph, and heavy rainfall will be the main threats. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday There is a chance of thunderstorms Tuesday night into Wednesday morning across all of western and central North Dakota. Some of these storms may be strong to severe. The most favorable area for severe weather is across northwest and north central North Dakota, with damaging winds the main threat. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation will not be needed. NDZ004-005-012-013-022-023-025-036-037-047-048-050-051-102015- Bottineau-Rolette-McHenry-Pierce-Sheridan-Wells-Foster-Kidder- Stutsman-Logan-La Moure-McIntosh-Dickey- 311 PM CDT Mon Jul 9 2018 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of north central North Dakota, south central North Dakota, and southeast North Dakota. .DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday There is a chance of thunderstorms Tuesday night into Wednesday morning across all of western and central North Dakota. Some of these storms may be strong to severe. The most favorable area for severe weather is across northwest and north central North Dakota, with damaging winds the main threat. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation will not be needed.
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PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
1231 AM CDT TUE JUL 10 2018
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
1230 AM HAIL ALEXANDER 47.85N 103.64W
07/10/2018 E1.00 INCH MCKENZIE ND PUBLIC
RELAYED THROUGH BROADCAST MEDIA.
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JVLocal storm report, Jul 9, 11:34 PM MDT, 9 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
1234 AM CDT TUE JUL 10 2018
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
1234 AM TSTM WND GST ARNEGARD 47.81N 103.44W
07/10/2018 E60 MPH MCKENZIE ND LAW ENFORCEMENT
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JVThe office that day
Everything else NWS Bismarck, ND issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 9, 6:30 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | BIS | Divide, Williams | 45 min |
| Jul 9, 7:38 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BIS | Divide, Williams | 67 min |
| Jul 9, 8:42 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BIS | McKenzie, Williams | 63 min |
| Jul 9, 9:04 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BIS | Williams | 56 min |
| Jul 9, 9:41 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BIS | McKenzie, Williams | 64 min |
| Jul 9, 10:42 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BIS | McKenzie, Williams | 63 min |
| Jul 9, 11:18 PM MDT | Areal Flood Advisory | BIS | Williams | 3 hr |
| Jul 10, 12:08 AM MDT | Special Weather Statement | BIS | Burke | 52 min |
| Jul 10, 12:37 AM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BIS | Dunn, McKenzie, McLean, Mountrail | 53 min |
| Jul 10, 12:48 AM MDT | Special Weather Statement | BIS | Dickey, Kidder, Logan | 42 min |
| Jul 10, 1:18 AM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BIS | Dunn, McLean, Mercer | 57 min |
| Jul 10, 1:29 AM MDT | Special Weather Statement | BIS | Dickey, Kidder, LaMoure, Logan, Sheridan | 46 min |
| Jul 10, 1:46 AM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BIS | McLean, Mercer, Oliver | 59 min |
| Jul 10, 2:16 AM MDT | Special Weather Statement | BIS | Dickey, Kidder, LaMoure, Stutsman | 44 min |
| Jul 10, 2:42 AM MDT | Special Weather Statement | BIS | Burleigh | 48 min |
| Jul 10, 3:02 AM MDT | Special Weather Statement | BIS | Dickey, Kidder, LaMoure, Stutsman | 43 min |
| Jul 10, 3:37 AM MDT | Areal Flood Advisory | BIS | Burleigh, Kidder, Stutsman | 3 hr |
| Jul 10, 4:47 AM MDT | Special Weather Statement | BIS | Dickey, LaMoure, McIntosh | 43 min |
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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.