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Wind Advisory 7, NWS Bismarck, ND

June 2, 201828 counties in North Dakota

NWS Bismarck, ND issued this wind advisory at Jun 2, 2018, 2:10 AM MDT for 28 counties in North Dakota. It took effect at Jun 2, 2018, 6:00 AM MDT. It was in force for 14 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jun 2, 2018, 2:10 AM MDT (08:10 UTC)
In effect from
Jun 2, 2018, 6:00 AM MDT
Expired
Jun 2, 2018, 8:00 PM MDT
In force
14 hr
Issued by
NWS Bismarck, ND
All 28 counties

Adams County, ND, Billings County, ND, Bottineau County, ND, Bowman County, ND, Burke County, ND, Burleigh County, ND, Divide County, ND, Dunn County, ND, Emmons County, ND, Foster County, ND, Golden Valley County, ND, Grant County, ND, Hettinger County, ND, Kidder County, ND, McHenry County, ND, McKenzie County, ND, Mercer County, ND, Mountrail County, ND, Oliver County, ND, Pierce County, ND, Renville County, ND, Rolette County, ND, Sheridan County, ND, Slope County, ND, Stark County, ND, Stutsman County, ND, Wells County, ND, Williams County, ND

The radar

The Bismarck radar (KBIS), 100 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 08:10 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

Aberdeen, SD (KABR), launched 00:00Z, 8.2 hours before the alert went out and 377 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, Aberdeen, SD at 00:00Z on 2018-06-02Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 881 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 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, Aberdeen, SD at 00:00Z on 2018-06-02The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 101 square meters per square second.193958Sfc1 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
881 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-7 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
2593 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
35 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
101 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
192 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
3.4

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The text

As transmitted.

994 
WWUS73 KBIS 020810
NPWBIS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
310 AM CDT Sat Jun 2 2018

NDZ001>003-009>011-017-018-031>033-040-041-043-044-021615-
/O.NEW.KBIS.WI.Y.0007.180602T1200Z-180603T0000Z/
Divide-Burke-Renville-Williams-Mountrail-Ward-McKenzie-Dunn-
Golden Valley-Billings-Stark-Slope-Hettinger-Bowman-Adams-
Including the cities of Crosby, Bowbells, Powers Lake, Lignite, 
Columbus, Portal, Mohall, Glenburn, Sherwood, Williston, 
New Town, Stanley, Parshall, Minot, Watford City, Killdeer, 
Halliday, Beach, Medora, Dickinson, Marmarth, Mott, New England, 
Bowman, and Hettinger
310 AM CDT Sat Jun 2 2018 /210 AM MDT Sat Jun 2 2018/

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM CDT /6 AM MDT/ THIS MORNING
TO 7 PM CDT /6 PM MDT/ THIS EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Bismarck has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect from 7 AM CDT /6 AM MDT/ this
morning to 7 PM CDT /6 PM MDT/ this evening. 

* TIMING...This morning through early evening.

* WINDS...Northwest winds 30 mph with gusts to 45 mph.

* IMPACTS...Difficult travel, especially for those driving high 
  profile vehicles. Working outdoors on elevated structures will 
  be hazardous. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that winds of 30 mph are expected. Winds
this strong can make driving difficult...especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

NDZ004-005-012-013-019>023-025-034>037-042-045-046-021615-
/O.NEW.KBIS.WI.Y.0007.180602T1600Z-180603T0000Z/
Bottineau-Rolette-McHenry-Pierce-Mercer-Oliver-McLean-Sheridan-
Wells-Foster-Morton-Burleigh-Kidder-Stutsman-Grant-Sioux-Emmons-
Including the cities of Bottineau, Rolla, Dunseith, Rolette, 
Shell Valley, St. John, Velva, Towner, Drake, Rugby, Beulah, 
Hazen, Center, Garrison, Washburn, Underwood, Wilton, 
Turtle Lake, Mcclusky, Goodrich, Harvey, Fessenden, Carrington, 
Mandan, Bismarck, Steele, Tappen, Jamestown, Elgin, Carson, 
New Leipzig, Fort Yates, Selfridge, Solen, Linton, and Strasburg
310 AM CDT Sat Jun 2 2018 /210 AM MDT Sat Jun 2 2018/

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM CDT /10 AM MDT/ THIS
MORNING TO 7 PM CDT /6 PM MDT/ THIS EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Bismarck has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect from 11 AM CDT /10 AM MDT/ this
morning to 7 PM CDT /6 PM MDT/ this evening. 

* TIMING...Late this morning through early evening.

* WINDS...Northwest winds 30 mph with gusts to 45 mph.

* IMPACTS...Difficult travel, especially for those driving high 
  profile vehicles. Working outdoors on elevated structures will 
  be hazardous. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that winds of 30 mph are expected. Winds
this strong can make driving difficult...especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

KS
4 follow-up statements
769 
WWUS73 KBIS 021139
NPWBIS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
639 AM CDT Sat Jun 2 2018

NDZ001>003-009>011-017-018-031>033-040-041-043-044-021945-
/O.CON.KBIS.WI.Y.0007.180602T1200Z-180603T0000Z/
Divide-Burke-Renville-Williams-Mountrail-Ward-McKenzie-Dunn-
Golden Valley-Billings-Stark-Slope-Hettinger-Bowman-Adams-
Including the cities of Crosby, Bowbells, Powers Lake, Lignite, 
Columbus, Portal, Mohall, Glenburn, Sherwood, Williston, 
New Town, Stanley, Parshall, Minot, Watford City, Killdeer, 
Halliday, Beach, Medora, Dickinson, Marmarth, Mott, New England, 
Bowman, and Hettinger
639 AM CDT Sat Jun 2 2018 /539 AM MDT Sat Jun 2 2018/

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT /6 PM MDT/ THIS
EVENING...

* TIMING...Through early evening.

* WINDS...Northwest winds 35 mph with gusts to 45 mph.

* IMPACTS...Difficult travel, especially for those driving high 
  profile vehicles. Working outdoors on elevated structures will 
  be hazardous. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that winds of 30 mph are expected. Winds
this strong can make driving difficult...especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

NDZ004-005-012-013-019>023-025-034>037-042-045-046-021945-
/O.CON.KBIS.WI.Y.0007.180602T1600Z-180603T0000Z/
Bottineau-Rolette-McHenry-Pierce-Mercer-Oliver-McLean-Sheridan-
Wells-Foster-Morton-Burleigh-Kidder-Stutsman-Grant-Sioux-Emmons-
Including the cities of Bottineau, Rolla, Dunseith, Rolette, 
Shell Valley, St. John, Velva, Towner, Drake, Rugby, Beulah, 
Hazen, Center, Garrison, Washburn, Underwood, Wilton, 
Turtle Lake, Mcclusky, Goodrich, Harvey, Fessenden, Carrington, 
Mandan, Bismarck, Steele, Tappen, Jamestown, Elgin, Carson, 
New Leipzig, Fort Yates, Selfridge, Solen, Linton, and Strasburg
639 AM CDT Sat Jun 2 2018 /539 AM MDT Sat Jun 2 2018/

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM CDT /10 AM MDT/
THIS MORNING TO 7 PM CDT /6 PM MDT/ THIS EVENING...

* TIMING...Late this morning through early evening.

* WINDS...Northwest winds 30 mph with gusts to 45 mph.

* IMPACTS...Difficult travel, especially for those driving high 
  profile vehicles. Working outdoors on elevated structures will 
  be hazardous. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that winds of 30 mph are expected. Winds
this strong can make driving difficult...especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

KS
534 
WWUS73 KBIS 021634
NPWBIS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
1134 AM CDT Sat Jun 2 2018

NDZ001>003-009>011-017-018-031>033-040-041-043-044-030000-
/O.CON.KBIS.WI.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-180603T0000Z/
Divide-Burke-Renville-Williams-Mountrail-Ward-McKenzie-Dunn-
Golden Valley-Billings-Stark-Slope-Hettinger-Bowman-Adams-
Including the cities of Crosby, Bowbells, Powers Lake, Lignite, 
Columbus, Portal, Mohall, Glenburn, Sherwood, Williston, 
New Town, Stanley, Parshall, Minot, Watford City, Killdeer, 
Halliday, Beach, Medora, Dickinson, Marmarth, Mott, New England, 
Bowman, and Hettinger
1134 AM CDT Sat Jun 2 2018 /1034 AM MDT Sat Jun 2 2018/

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT /6 PM MDT/ THIS
EVENING...

* TIMING...Through early evening.

* WINDS...Northwest winds 35 mph with gusts as high as 50 mph.

* IMPACTS...Difficult travel, especially for those driving high 
  profile vehicles. Working outdoors on elevated structures will 
  be hazardous. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 30 mph and gusts to
around 45 mph are expected. Winds this strong can make driving 
difficult...especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra 
caution.

&&

$$

NDZ004-005-012-013-019>023-025-034>037-042-045-046-030000-
/O.CON.KBIS.WI.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-180603T0000Z/
Bottineau-Rolette-McHenry-Pierce-Mercer-Oliver-McLean-Sheridan-
Wells-Foster-Morton-Burleigh-Kidder-Stutsman-Grant-Sioux-Emmons-
Including the cities of Bottineau, Rolla, Dunseith, Rolette, 
Shell Valley, St. John, Velva, Towner, Drake, Rugby, Beulah, 
Hazen, Center, Garrison, Washburn, Underwood, Wilton, 
Turtle Lake, Mcclusky, Goodrich, Harvey, Fessenden, Carrington, 
Mandan, Bismarck, Steele, Tappen, Jamestown, Elgin, Carson, 
New Leipzig, Fort Yates, Selfridge, Solen, Linton, and Strasburg
1134 AM CDT Sat Jun 2 2018 /1034 AM MDT Sat Jun 2 2018/

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT /6 PM MDT/ THIS
EVENING...

* TIMING...Through early evening.

* WINDS...Northwest winds 30 mph with gusts as high as 50 mph.

* IMPACTS...Difficult travel, especially for those driving high 
  profile vehicles. Working outdoors on elevated structures will 
  be hazardous. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 30 mph and gusts to
around 45 mph are expected. Winds this strong can make driving 
difficult...especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra 
caution.

&&

$$

nh
929 
WWUS73 KBIS 022338
NPWBIS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
638 PM CDT Sat Jun 2 2018

NDZ009-017-030045-
/O.CAN.KBIS.WI.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-180603T0000Z/
Williams-McKenzie-
Including the cities of Williston and Watford City
638 PM CDT Sat Jun 2 2018 /538 PM MDT Sat Jun 2 2018/

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Bismarck has cancelled the Wind
Advisory. 

Winds have decreased early this evening below advisory criteria.

$$

NDZ001>003-010-011-018-031>033-040-041-043-044-030200-
/O.EXT.KBIS.WI.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-180603T0200Z/
Divide-Burke-Renville-Mountrail-Ward-Dunn-Golden Valley-Billings-
Stark-Slope-Hettinger-Bowman-Adams-
Including the cities of Crosby, Bowbells, Powers Lake, Lignite, 
Columbus, Portal, Mohall, Glenburn, Sherwood, New Town, Stanley, 
Parshall, Minot, Killdeer, Halliday, Beach, Medora, Dickinson, 
Marmarth, Mott, New England, Bowman, and Hettinger
638 PM CDT Sat Jun 2 2018 /538 PM MDT Sat Jun 2 2018/

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT /8 PM MDT/ THIS
EVENING...

* TIMING...Through early evening.

* WINDS...Northwest winds 35 mph with gusts as high as 50 mph.

* IMPACTS...Difficult travel, especially for those driving high 
  profile vehicles. Working outdoors on elevated structures will 
  be hazardous. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 30 mph and gusts to
around 45 mph are expected. Winds this strong can make driving
difficult...especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra
caution.

&&

$$

NDZ004-005-012-013-019>023-025-034>037-042-045-046-030200-
/O.EXT.KBIS.WI.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-180603T0200Z/
Bottineau-Rolette-McHenry-Pierce-Mercer-Oliver-McLean-Sheridan-
Wells-Foster-Morton-Burleigh-Kidder-Stutsman-Grant-Sioux-Emmons-
Including the cities of Bottineau, Rolla, Dunseith, Rolette, 
Shell Valley, St. John, Velva, Towner, Drake, Rugby, Beulah, 
Hazen, Center, Garrison, Washburn, Underwood, Wilton, 
Turtle Lake, Mcclusky, Goodrich, Harvey, Fessenden, Carrington, 
Mandan, Bismarck, Steele, Tappen, Jamestown, Elgin, Carson, 
New Leipzig, Fort Yates, Selfridge, Solen, Linton, and Strasburg
638 PM CDT Sat Jun 2 2018 /538 PM MDT Sat Jun 2 2018/

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT /8 PM MDT/ THIS
EVENING...

* TIMING...Through early evening.

* WINDS...Northwest winds 30 mph with gusts as high as 50 mph.

* IMPACTS...Difficult travel, especially for those driving high 
  profile vehicles. Working outdoors on elevated structures will 
  be hazardous. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 30 mph and gusts to
around 45 mph are expected. Winds this strong can make driving
difficult...especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra
caution.

&&

$$

jns
328 
WWUS73 KBIS 030155
NPWBIS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
855 PM CDT Sat Jun 2 2018

NDZ001>003-010-011-018-031>033-040-041-043-044-030300-
/O.EXP.KBIS.WI.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-180603T0200Z/
Divide-Burke-Renville-Mountrail-Ward-Dunn-Golden Valley-Billings-
Stark-Slope-Hettinger-Bowman-Adams-
Including the cities of Crosby, Bowbells, Powers Lake, Lignite, 
Columbus, Portal, Mohall, Glenburn, Sherwood, New Town, Stanley, 
Parshall, Minot, Killdeer, Halliday, Beach, Medora, Dickinson, 
Marmarth, Mott, New England, Bowman, and Hettinger
855 PM CDT Sat Jun 2 2018 /755 PM MDT Sat Jun 2 2018/

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 9 PM CDT /8 PM MDT/ THIS
EVENING...

Winds have diminished this evening below advisory criteria.

$$

NDZ004-005-012-013-019>023-025-034>037-042-045-046-030300-
/O.EXP.KBIS.WI.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-180603T0200Z/
Bottineau-Rolette-McHenry-Pierce-Mercer-Oliver-McLean-Sheridan-
Wells-Foster-Morton-Burleigh-Kidder-Stutsman-Grant-Sioux-Emmons-
Including the cities of Bottineau, Rolla, Dunseith, Rolette, 
Shell Valley, St. John, Velva, Towner, Drake, Rugby, Beulah, 
Hazen, Center, Garrison, Washburn, Underwood, Wilton, 
Turtle Lake, Mcclusky, Goodrich, Harvey, Fessenden, Carrington, 
Mandan, Bismarck, Steele, Tappen, Jamestown, Elgin, Carson, 
New Leipzig, Fort Yates, Selfridge, Solen, Linton, and Strasburg
855 PM CDT Sat Jun 2 2018 /755 PM MDT Sat Jun 2 2018/

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 9 PM CDT /8 PM MDT/ THIS
EVENING...

Winds have diminished this evening below advisory criteria.

$$

jns

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jun 1, 6:09 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementBISBurleigh36 min
Jun 1, 6:11 PM MDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningBISMcLean, Mercer, Morton, Oliver41 min
Jun 1, 7:17 PM MDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningBISKidder, Logan, Stutsman58 min
Jun 1, 8:07 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementBISStutsman38 min
Jun 1, 8:40 PM MDTAreal Flood AdvisoryBISFoster, Stutsman4 hr
Jun 1, 8:44 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementBISBarnes46 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.