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Wind Chill Warning 1, NWS Bismarck, ND

January 12, 201816 counties in North Dakota

NWS Bismarck, ND issued this wind chill warning at Jan 12, 2018, 3:24 AM CST for 16 counties in North Dakota. It was in force for 32 hr. 11 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named, with what was reported inside it.

The facts

Issued
Jan 12, 2018, 3:24 AM CST (09:24 UTC)
Expired
Jan 13, 2018, 11:49 AM CST
In force
32 hr
Issued by
NWS Bismarck, ND

Counties Bottineau County, ND, Burke County, ND, Divide County, ND, Foster County, ND, Kidder County, ND, LaMoure County, ND, Logan County, ND, McHenry County, ND, Mountrail County, ND, Pierce County, ND, Renville County, ND, Rolette County, ND, Sheridan County, ND, Stutsman County, ND, Wells County, ND, Williams County, ND

The radar

The Minot AFB radar (KMBX), 57 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 09:22 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.

What was reported inside it

TimeReportWhereRemark
Jan 12, 11:35 PM CSTEXTR WIND CHILL -441 Sw Stanley, NDAWOS STATION 08D, 1 SW STANLEY.
Jan 13, 12:11 AM CSTEXTR WIND CHILL -401 Se Medina, NDMESONET STATION ND005, 1 SE MEDINA.
Jan 13, 12:55 AM CSTEXTR WIND CHILL -431 Nnw Crosby, NDAWOS STATION D50, 1 NNW CROSBY.
Jan 13, 3:46 AM CSTEXTR WIND CHILL -412 N Upham, NDMESONET STATION JCSN8, 2 N UPHAM.
Jan 13, 4:15 AM CSTEXTR WIND CHILL -41Carrington Airport (K46, NDAWOS STATION 46D, CARRINGTON AIRPORT (K46D).
Jan 13, 4:35 AM CSTEXTR WIND CHILL -47Harvey Airport (K5h4), NDAWOS STATION 5H4, HARVEY AIRPORT (K5H4).
Jan 13, 4:57 AM CSTEXTR WIND CHILL -40Lostwood, NDMESONET STATION LWDN8, LOSTWOOD.
Jan 13, 5:41 AM CSTEXTR WIND CHILL -50Dunseith, NDMESONET STATION ND029, DUNSEITH.
Jan 13, 5:55 AM CSTEXTR WIND CHILL -492 Ese Tioga, NDAWOS STATION D60, 2 ESE TIOGA.
Jan 13, 8:55 AM CSTEXTR WIND CHILL -49Rugby Airport (Krug), NDAWOS STATION RUG, RUGBY AIRPORT (KRUG).
Jan 13, 9:11 AM CSTEXTR WIND CHILL -42Denhoff, NDMESONET STATION ND022, DENHOFF.

Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.

The nearest sounding before it

Bismarck Municip, ND (KBIS), launched 00:00Z, 9.4 hours before the alert went out and 126 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 2018-01-12Temperature 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°0°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Bismarck Municip, ND at 00:00Z on 2018-01-12The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -4 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
926 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
53 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-4 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
50 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

378 
WWUS43 KBIS 120924
WSWBIS

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
324 AM CST Fri Jan 12 2018

NDZ001>005-009>013-021-022-121730-
/O.UPG.KBIS.WC.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-180112T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KBIS.WC.W.0001.180112T0924Z-180113T1800Z/
Divide-Burke-Renville-Bottineau-Rolette-Williams-Mountrail-Ward-
McHenry-Pierce-McLean-Sheridan-
Including the cities of Crosby, Bowbells, Powers Lake, Lignite, 
Columbus, Portal, Mohall, Glenburn, Sherwood, Bottineau, Rolla, 
Dunseith, Rolette, Shell Valley, St. John, Williston, New Town, 
Stanley, Parshall, Minot, Velva, Towner, Drake, Rugby, Garrison, 
Washburn, Underwood, Wilton, Turtle Lake, Mcclusky, and Goodrich
324 AM CST Fri Jan 12 2018

...WIND CHILL WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills expected. The dangerously
  cold wind chills will cause frostbite in as little as 10 minutes
  to exposed skin. Expect wind chills to 45 below zero.

* WHERE...Northwest and north central North Dakota and across Lake
  Sakakawea.

* WHEN...Now to noon CST Saturday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Chill Warning means the combination of very cold air and
the wind will create dangerously low wind chill values. Frost
bite can occur quickly and even hypothermia or death if
precautions are not taken. If traveling, carry extra layers of 
clothes and a winter survival kit. Stay with your vehicle if you 
become stranded. 

$$

NDZ017>020-023-025-031>037-040>048-050-051-121730-
/O.EXT.KBIS.WC.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-180113T1800Z/
McKenzie-Dunn-Mercer-Oliver-Wells-Foster-Golden Valley-Billings-
Stark-Morton-Burleigh-Kidder-Stutsman-Slope-Hettinger-Grant-
Bowman-Adams-Sioux-Emmons-Logan-La Moure-McIntosh-Dickey-
Including the cities of Watford City, Killdeer, Halliday, Beulah,
Hazen, Center, Harvey, Fessenden, Carrington, Beach, Medora, 
Dickinson, Mandan, Bismarck, Steele, Tappen, Jamestown, Marmarth,
Mott, New England, Elgin, Carson, New Leipzig, Bowman, Hettinger,
Fort Yates, Selfridge, Solen, Linton, Strasburg, Napoleon, 
Gackle, Lamoure, Edgeley, Kulm, Wishek, Ashley, Oakes, 
and Ellendale
324 AM CST Fri Jan 12 2018 /224 AM MST Fri Jan 12 2018/

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST /11 AM MST/
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. The cold wind chills will
  cause frostbite in as little as 30 minutes to exposed skin.
  Expect wind chills to range from 25 below zero to 40 below 
  zero.

* WHERE...Most of southwest and south central North Dakota. 

* WHEN...Now to noon CST Saturday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will
combine to create low wind chills. Frost bite and hypothermia can
occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and
gloves. If traveling, carry extra layers of clothes and a winter
survival kit. Stay with your vehicle if you become stranded. 

$$

PA
8 follow-up statements
933 
WWUS43 KBIS 121806
WSWBIS

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
1206 PM CST Fri Jan 12 2018

NDZ001>005-009>013-021-022-130215-
/O.CON.KBIS.WC.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180113T1800Z/
Divide-Burke-Renville-Bottineau-Rolette-Williams-Mountrail-Ward-
McHenry-Pierce-McLean-Sheridan-
Including the cities of Crosby, Bowbells, Powers Lake, Lignite, 
Columbus, Portal, Mohall, Glenburn, Sherwood, Bottineau, Rolla, 
Dunseith, Rolette, Shell Valley, St. John, Williston, New Town, 
Stanley, Parshall, Minot, Velva, Towner, Drake, Rugby, Garrison, 
Washburn, Underwood, Wilton, Turtle Lake, Mcclusky, and Goodrich
1206 PM CST Fri Jan 12 2018

...WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills expected. The dangerously 
  cold wind chills will cause frostbite in as little as 10 
  minutes to exposed skin. Expect wind chills to 45 below zero.

* WHERE...Northwest and north central North Dakota and across 
  Lake Sakakawea.

* WHEN...Now to noon CST Saturday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Chill Warning means the combination of very cold air and
the wind will create dangerously low wind chill values. Frost
bite can occur quickly and even hypothermia or death if
precautions are not taken.

$$

NDZ017>020-023-025-031>037-040>048-050-051-130215-
/O.CON.KBIS.WC.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-180113T1800Z/
McKenzie-Dunn-Mercer-Oliver-Wells-Foster-Golden Valley-Billings-
Stark-Morton-Burleigh-Kidder-Stutsman-Slope-Hettinger-Grant-
Bowman-Adams-Sioux-Emmons-Logan-La Moure-McIntosh-Dickey-
Including the cities of Watford City, Killdeer, Halliday, Beulah,
Hazen, Center, Harvey, Fessenden, Carrington, Beach, Medora, 
Dickinson, Mandan, Bismarck, Steele, Tappen, Jamestown, Marmarth,
Mott, New England, Elgin, Carson, New Leipzig, Bowman, Hettinger,
Fort Yates, Selfridge, Solen, Linton, Strasburg, Napoleon, 
Gackle, Lamoure, Edgeley, Kulm, Wishek, Ashley, Oakes, 
and Ellendale
1206 PM CST Fri Jan 12 2018 /1106 AM MST Fri Jan 12 2018/

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST /11 AM
MST/ SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. The cold wind chills 
  will cause frostbite in as little as 30 minutes to exposed 
  skin. Expect wind chills to range from 25 below zero to 40 
  below zero.

* WHERE...Most of southwest and south central North Dakota.

* WHEN...Now to noon CST Saturday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will
combine to create low wind chills. Frost bite and hypothermia can
occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure to dress and layers
and cover exposed skin. 

$$

Heinert
911 
WWUS43 KBIS 122007
WSWBIS

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
207 PM CST Fri Jan 12 2018

NDZ023-025-036-037-047-048-130730-
/O.UPG.KBIS.WC.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-180113T1800Z/
/O.EXA.KBIS.WC.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180113T1800Z/
Wells-Foster-Kidder-Stutsman-Logan-La Moure-
Including the cities of Harvey, Fessenden, Carrington, Steele, 
Tappen, Jamestown, Napoleon, Gackle, Lamoure, Edgeley, and Kulm
207 PM CST Fri Jan 12 2018

...WIND CHILL WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills expected. The dangerously 
  cold wind chills will cause frostbite in as little as 10 
  minutes to exposed skin. Expect wind chills to 45 below zero.

* WHERE...Portions of south central North Dakota and southeast 
  North Dakota.

* WHEN...Now to noon CST Saturday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Chill Warning means the combination of very cold air and 
the wind will create dangerously low wind chill values. Frost bite
can occur quickly and even hypothermia or death if precautions 
are not taken. If traveling, inform others of your travel plans  
and carry extra clothes and a winter survival kit. Stay with your 
vehicle if you become stranded. 

$$

NDZ001>005-009>013-021-022-130730-
/O.CON.KBIS.WC.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180113T1800Z/
Divide-Burke-Renville-Bottineau-Rolette-Williams-Mountrail-Ward-
McHenry-Pierce-McLean-Sheridan-
Including the cities of Crosby, Bowbells, Powers Lake, Lignite, 
Columbus, Portal, Mohall, Glenburn, Sherwood, Bottineau, Rolla, 
Dunseith, Rolette, Shell Valley, St. John, Williston, New Town, 
Stanley, Parshall, Minot, Velva, Towner, Drake, Rugby, Garrison, 
Washburn, Underwood, Wilton, Turtle Lake, Mcclusky, and Goodrich
207 PM CST Fri Jan 12 2018

...WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills expected. The dangerously 
  cold wind chills will cause frostbite in as little as 10 
  minutes to exposed skin. Expect wind chills to 45 below zero.

* WHERE...Northwest and north central North Dakota and across 
  Lake Sakakawea.

* WHEN...Now to noon CST Saturday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Chill Warning means the combination of very cold air and 
the wind will create dangerously low wind chill values. Frost bite
can occur quickly and even hypothermia or death if precautions 
are not taken. If traveling, inform others of your travel plans  
and carry extra clothes and a winter survival kit. Stay with your 
vehicle if you become stranded. 

$$

NDZ017>020-031>035-040>046-050-051-130730-
/O.CON.KBIS.WC.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-180113T1800Z/
McKenzie-Dunn-Mercer-Oliver-Golden Valley-Billings-Stark-Morton-
Burleigh-Slope-Hettinger-Grant-Bowman-Adams-Sioux-Emmons-McIntosh-
Dickey-
Including the cities of Watford City, Killdeer, Halliday, Beulah,
Hazen, Center, Beach, Medora, Dickinson, Mandan, Bismarck, 
Marmarth, Mott, New England, Elgin, Carson, New Leipzig, Bowman, 
Hettinger, Fort Yates, Selfridge, Solen, Linton, Strasburg, 
Wishek, Ashley, Oakes, and Ellendale
207 PM CST Fri Jan 12 2018 /107 PM MST Fri Jan 12 2018/

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST /11 AM
MST/ SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. The cold wind chills 
  will cause frostbite in as little as 30 minutes to exposed 
  skin. Expect wind chills to range from 25 below zero to 40 
  below zero.

* WHERE...Most of southwest and parts of south central North 
  Dakota.

* WHEN...Now to noon CST Saturday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will
combine to create low wind chills. Frost bite and hypothermia can
occur if precautions are not taken. If traveling, inform others 
of your travel plans and carry extra clothes and a winter survival
kit. Stay with your vehicle if you become stranded. 

$$

Heinert
408 
WWUS43 KBIS 130039
WSWBIS

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
639 PM CST Fri Jan 12 2018

NDZ001>005-009>013-021>023-025-036-037-047-048-130845-
/O.CON.KBIS.WC.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180113T1800Z/
Divide-Burke-Renville-Bottineau-Rolette-Williams-Mountrail-Ward-
McHenry-Pierce-McLean-Sheridan-Wells-Foster-Kidder-Stutsman-Logan-
La Moure-
Including the cities of Crosby, Bowbells, Powers Lake, Lignite, 
Columbus, Portal, Mohall, Glenburn, Sherwood, Bottineau, Rolla, 
Dunseith, Rolette, Shell Valley, St. John, Williston, New Town, 
Stanley, Parshall, Minot, Velva, Towner, Drake, Rugby, Garrison, 
Washburn, Underwood, Wilton, Turtle Lake, Mcclusky, Goodrich, 
Harvey, Fessenden, Carrington, Steele, Tappen, Jamestown, 
Napoleon, Gackle, Lamoure, Edgeley, and Kulm
639 PM CST Fri Jan 12 2018

...WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills expected. The dangerously 
  cold wind chills will cause frostbite in as little as 10 
  minutes to exposed skin. Expect wind chills to 45 below zero.

* WHERE...Northwest and north central North Dakota and across 
  Lake Sakakawea.

* WHEN...Now to noon CST Saturday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Chill Warning means the combination of very cold air and
the wind will create dangerously low wind chill values. Frost
bite can occur quickly and even hypothermia or death if
precautions are not taken.

$$

NDZ017>020-031>035-040>046-050-051-130845-
/O.CON.KBIS.WC.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-180113T1800Z/
McKenzie-Dunn-Mercer-Oliver-Golden Valley-Billings-Stark-Morton-
Burleigh-Slope-Hettinger-Grant-Bowman-Adams-Sioux-Emmons-McIntosh-
Dickey-
Including the cities of Watford City, Killdeer, Halliday, Beulah,
Hazen, Center, Beach, Medora, Dickinson, Mandan, Bismarck, 
Marmarth, Mott, New England, Elgin, Carson, New Leipzig, Bowman, 
Hettinger, Fort Yates, Selfridge, Solen, Linton, Strasburg, 
Wishek, Ashley, Oakes, and Ellendale
639 PM CST Fri Jan 12 2018 /539 PM MST Fri Jan 12 2018/

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST /11 AM
MST/ SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. The cold wind chills 
  will cause frostbite in as little as 30 minutes to exposed 
  skin. Expect wind chills to range from 25 below zero to 40 
  below zero.

* WHERE...Most of southwest and parts of south central North 
  Dakota.

* WHEN...Now to noon CST Saturday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will
combine to create low wind chills. Frost bite and hypothermia can
occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and
gloves.

$$
TWH
558 
WWUS43 KBIS 130349
WSWBIS

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
949 PM CST Fri Jan 12 2018

NDZ001>005-009>013-021>023-025-036-037-047-048-131200-
/O.CON.KBIS.WC.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180113T1800Z/
Divide-Burke-Renville-Bottineau-Rolette-Williams-Mountrail-Ward-
McHenry-Pierce-McLean-Sheridan-Wells-Foster-Kidder-Stutsman-Logan-
La Moure-
Including the cities of Crosby, Bowbells, Powers Lake, Lignite, 
Columbus, Portal, Mohall, Glenburn, Sherwood, Bottineau, Rolla, 
Dunseith, Rolette, Shell Valley, St. John, Williston, New Town, 
Stanley, Parshall, Minot, Velva, Towner, Drake, Rugby, Garrison, 
Washburn, Underwood, Wilton, Turtle Lake, Mcclusky, Goodrich, 
Harvey, Fessenden, Carrington, Steele, Tappen, Jamestown, 
Napoleon, Gackle, Lamoure, Edgeley, and Kulm
949 PM CST Fri Jan 12 2018

...WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills expected. The dangerously 
  cold wind chills will cause frostbite in as little as 10 
  minutes to exposed skin. Expect wind chills to 45 below zero.

* WHERE...Northwest and north central North Dakota and across 
  Lake Sakakawea.

* WHEN...Now to noon CST Saturday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Chill Warning means the combination of very cold air and
the wind will create dangerously low wind chill values. Frost
bite can occur quickly and even hypothermia or death if
precautions are not taken.

$$

NDZ017>020-031>035-040>046-050-051-131200-
/O.CON.KBIS.WC.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-180113T1800Z/
McKenzie-Dunn-Mercer-Oliver-Golden Valley-Billings-Stark-Morton-
Burleigh-Slope-Hettinger-Grant-Bowman-Adams-Sioux-Emmons-McIntosh-
Dickey-
Including the cities of Watford City, Killdeer, Halliday, Beulah,
Hazen, Center, Beach, Medora, Dickinson, Mandan, Bismarck, 
Marmarth, Mott, New England, Elgin, Carson, New Leipzig, Bowman, 
Hettinger, Fort Yates, Selfridge, Solen, Linton, Strasburg, 
Wishek, Ashley, Oakes, and Ellendale
949 PM CST Fri Jan 12 2018 /849 PM MST Fri Jan 12 2018/

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST /11 AM
MST/ SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. The cold wind chills 
  will cause frostbite in as little as 30 minutes to exposed 
  skin. Expect wind chills to range from 25 below zero to 40 
  below zero.

* WHERE...Most of southwest and parts of south central North 
  Dakota.

* WHEN...Now to noon CST Saturday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will
combine to create low wind chills. Frost bite and hypothermia can
occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and
gloves.

$$
twh
702 
WWUS43 KBIS 130725
WSWBIS

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
125 AM CST Sat Jan 13 2018

NDZ001>005-009>013-021>023-025-036-037-047-048-131530-
/O.CON.KBIS.WC.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180113T1800Z/
Divide-Burke-Renville-Bottineau-Rolette-Williams-Mountrail-Ward-
McHenry-Pierce-McLean-Sheridan-Wells-Foster-Kidder-Stutsman-Logan-
La Moure-
Including the cities of Crosby, Bowbells, Powers Lake, Lignite, 
Columbus, Portal, Mohall, Glenburn, Sherwood, Bottineau, Rolla, 
Dunseith, Rolette, Shell Valley, St. John, Williston, New Town, 
Stanley, Parshall, Minot, Velva, Towner, Drake, Rugby, Garrison, 
Washburn, Underwood, Wilton, Turtle Lake, Mcclusky, Goodrich, 
Harvey, Fessenden, Carrington, Steele, Tappen, Jamestown, 
Napoleon, Gackle, Lamoure, Edgeley, and Kulm
125 AM CST Sat Jan 13 2018

...WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills expected. The dangerously 
  cold wind chills will cause frostbite in as little as 10 
  minutes to exposed skin. Expect wind chills to 45 below zero.

* WHERE...Northwest and north central North Dakota and across 
  Lake Sakakawea.

* WHEN...Now to noon CST Saturday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Chill Warning means the combination of very cold air and
the wind will create dangerously low wind chill values. Frost
bite can occur quickly and even hypothermia or death if
precautions are not taken.  If traveling, carry extra layers of 
clothes and a winter survival kit. Stay with your vehicle if you 
become stranded. 


$$

NDZ017>020-031>035-040>046-050-051-131530-
/O.CON.KBIS.WC.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-180113T1800Z/
McKenzie-Dunn-Mercer-Oliver-Golden Valley-Billings-Stark-Morton-
Burleigh-Slope-Hettinger-Grant-Bowman-Adams-Sioux-Emmons-McIntosh-
Dickey-
Including the cities of Watford City, Killdeer, Halliday, Beulah,
Hazen, Center, Beach, Medora, Dickinson, Mandan, Bismarck, 
Marmarth, Mott, New England, Elgin, Carson, New Leipzig, Bowman, 
Hettinger, Fort Yates, Selfridge, Solen, Linton, Strasburg, 
Wishek, Ashley, Oakes, and Ellendale
125 AM CST Sat Jan 13 2018 /1225 AM MST Sat Jan 13 2018/

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST /11 AM
MST/ TODAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. The cold wind chills 
  will cause frostbite in as little as 30 minutes to exposed 
  skin. Expect wind chills to range from 25 below zero to 40 
  below zero.

* WHERE...Most of southwest and parts of south central North 
  Dakota.

* WHEN...Now to noon CST Saturday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will
combine to create low wind chills. Frost bite and hypothermia can
occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and
gloves. If traveling, carry extra layers of clothes and a winter 
survival kit. Stay with your vehicle if you become stranded. 


$$

PA
249 
WWUS43 KBIS 130905
WSWBIS

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
305 AM CST Sat Jan 13 2018

NDZ001>005-009>013-021>023-025-036-037-047-048-131715-
/O.CON.KBIS.WC.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180113T1800Z/
Divide-Burke-Renville-Bottineau-Rolette-Williams-Mountrail-Ward-
McHenry-Pierce-McLean-Sheridan-Wells-Foster-Kidder-Stutsman-Logan-
La Moure-
Including the cities of Crosby, Bowbells, Powers Lake, Lignite, 
Columbus, Portal, Mohall, Glenburn, Sherwood, Bottineau, Rolla, 
Dunseith, Rolette, Shell Valley, St. John, Williston, New Town, 
Stanley, Parshall, Minot, Velva, Towner, Drake, Rugby, Garrison, 
Washburn, Underwood, Wilton, Turtle Lake, Mcclusky, Goodrich, 
Harvey, Fessenden, Carrington, Steele, Tappen, Jamestown, 
Napoleon, Gackle, Lamoure, Edgeley, and Kulm
305 AM CST Sat Jan 13 2018

...WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills expected. The dangerously 
  cold wind chills will cause frostbite in as little as 10 
  minutes to exposed skin. Expect wind chills to 45 below zero.

* WHERE...Northwest and north central North Dakota through Lake 
  Sakakawea.

* WHEN...Now to noon CST Saturday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Chill Warning means the combination of very cold air and
the wind will create dangerously low wind chill values. Frost
bite can occur quickly and even hypothermia or death if
precautions are not taken. If traveling, have extra layers of 
clothing and a winter survival kit. Stay with your vehicle if you
become stranded. 


$$

NDZ017>020-031>035-040>046-050-051-131715-
/O.CON.KBIS.WC.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-180113T1800Z/
McKenzie-Dunn-Mercer-Oliver-Golden Valley-Billings-Stark-Morton-
Burleigh-Slope-Hettinger-Grant-Bowman-Adams-Sioux-Emmons-McIntosh-
Dickey-
Including the cities of Watford City, Killdeer, Halliday, Beulah,
Hazen, Center, Beach, Medora, Dickinson, Mandan, Bismarck, 
Marmarth, Mott, New England, Elgin, Carson, New Leipzig, Bowman, 
Hettinger, Fort Yates, Selfridge, Solen, Linton, Strasburg, 
Wishek, Ashley, Oakes, and Ellendale
305 AM CST Sat Jan 13 2018 /205 AM MST Sat Jan 13 2018/

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST /11 AM
MST/ TODAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. The cold wind chills 
  will cause frostbite in as little as 30 minutes to exposed 
  skin. Expect wind chills to range from 25 below zero to 40 
  below zero.

* WHERE...Most of southwest and parts of south central North 
  Dakota.

* WHEN...Now to noon CST Saturday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will
combine to create low wind chills. Frost bite and hypothermia can
occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and
gloves. If traveling, have extra layers of clothing and a winter 
survival kit. Stay with your vehicle if you become stranded. 

$$

PA
184 
WWUS43 KBIS 131248
WSWBIS

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
648 AM CST Sat Jan 13 2018

NDZ001>005-009>013-021>023-025-036-037-047-048-131800-
/O.CON.KBIS.WC.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180113T1800Z/
Divide-Burke-Renville-Bottineau-Rolette-Williams-Mountrail-Ward-
McHenry-Pierce-McLean-Sheridan-Wells-Foster-Kidder-Stutsman-Logan-
La Moure-
Including the cities of Crosby, Bowbells, Powers Lake, Lignite, 
Columbus, Portal, Mohall, Glenburn, Sherwood, Bottineau, Rolla, 
Dunseith, Rolette, Shell Valley, St. John, Williston, New Town, 
Stanley, Parshall, Minot, Velva, Towner, Drake, Rugby, Garrison, 
Washburn, Underwood, Wilton, Turtle Lake, Mcclusky, Goodrich, 
Harvey, Fessenden, Carrington, Steele, Tappen, Jamestown, 
Napoleon, Gackle, Lamoure, Edgeley, and Kulm
648 AM CST Sat Jan 13 2018

...WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills expected. The dangerously 
  cold wind chills will cause frostbite in as little as 10 
  minutes to exposed skin. Expect wind chills to 45 below zero.

* WHERE...Northwest and north central North Dakota through Lake 
  Sakakawea.

* WHEN...Now to noon CST Saturday.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Chill Warning means the combination of very cold air and
the wind will create dangerously low wind chill values. Frost
bite can occur quickly and even hypothermia or death if
precautions are not taken. If traveling, have extra layers of 
clothing and a winter survival kit. Stay with your vehicle if you
become stranded. 

$$

NDZ017>020-031>035-040>046-050-051-131800-
/O.CON.KBIS.WC.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-180113T1800Z/
McKenzie-Dunn-Mercer-Oliver-Golden Valley-Billings-Stark-Morton-
Burleigh-Slope-Hettinger-Grant-Bowman-Adams-Sioux-Emmons-McIntosh-
Dickey-
Including the cities of Watford City, Killdeer, Halliday, Beulah,
Hazen, Center, Beach, Medora, Dickinson, Mandan, Bismarck, 
Marmarth, Mott, New England, Elgin, Carson, New Leipzig, Bowman, 
Hettinger, Fort Yates, Selfridge, Solen, Linton, Strasburg, 
Wishek, Ashley, Oakes, and Ellendale
648 AM CST Sat Jan 13 2018 /548 AM MST Sat Jan 13 2018/

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST /11 AM
MST/ TODAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. The cold wind chills 
  will cause frostbite in as little as 30 minutes to exposed 
  skin. Expect wind chills to range from 25 below zero to 40 
  below zero.

* WHERE...Most of southwest and parts of south central North 
  Dakota.

* WHEN...Now to noon CST Saturday.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will
combine to create low wind chills. Frost bite and hypothermia can
occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and
gloves. If traveling, have extra layers of clothing and a winter 
survival kit. Stay with your vehicle if you become stranded. 

$$

PA
017 
WWUS43 KBIS 131749
WSWBIS

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
1149 AM CST Sat Jan 13 2018

NDZ001>005-009>013-021>023-025-036-037-047-048-131900-
/O.CAN.KBIS.WC.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180113T1800Z/
Divide-Burke-Renville-Bottineau-Rolette-Williams-Mountrail-Ward-
McHenry-Pierce-McLean-Sheridan-Wells-Foster-Kidder-Stutsman-Logan-
La Moure-
Including the cities of Crosby, Bowbells, Powers Lake, Lignite, 
Columbus, Portal, Mohall, Glenburn, Sherwood, Bottineau, Rolla, 
Dunseith, Rolette, Shell Valley, St. John, Williston, New Town, 
Stanley, Parshall, Minot, Velva, Towner, Drake, Rugby, Garrison, 
Washburn, Underwood, Wilton, Turtle Lake, Mcclusky, Goodrich, 
Harvey, Fessenden, Carrington, Steele, Tappen, Jamestown, 
Napoleon, Gackle, Lamoure, Edgeley, and Kulm
1149 AM CST Sat Jan 13 2018

...WIND CHILL WARNING IS CANCELLED...

Temperatures will continue to warm into the afternoon with 
improving wind chill conditions. However, wind chills today will 
still be below zero, so if outdoors or planning travel, plan 
accordingly for the cold. 


$$

NDZ017>020-031>035-040>046-050-051-131900-
/O.CAN.KBIS.WC.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-180113T1800Z/
McKenzie-Dunn-Mercer-Oliver-Golden Valley-Billings-Stark-Morton-
Burleigh-Slope-Hettinger-Grant-Bowman-Adams-Sioux-Emmons-McIntosh-
Dickey-
Including the cities of Watford City, Killdeer, Halliday, Beulah,
Hazen, Center, Beach, Medora, Dickinson, Mandan, Bismarck, 
Marmarth, Mott, New England, Elgin, Carson, New Leipzig, Bowman, 
Hettinger, Fort Yates, Selfridge, Solen, Linton, Strasburg, 
Wishek, Ashley, Oakes, and Ellendale
1149 AM CST Sat Jan 13 2018 /1049 AM MST Sat Jan 13 2018/

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Temperatures will continue to warm into the afternoon with 
improving wind chill conditions. However, wind chills today will 
still be below zero, so if outdoors or planning travel, plan 
accordingly for the cold. 

$$

Heinert

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this wind chill 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 wind chill warning went out at Jan 12, 12:17 AM CST, 3 hours 7 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Jan 12, 12:17 AM CST, 3 hours 7 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
1217 AM CST Fri Jan 12 2018

.UPDATE...
Issued at 1211 AM CST Fri Jan 12 2018

Temperatures have plummeted across most of western and central
North Dakota with clear skies and fresh snow cover, with readings
as of 06 UTC of 20 to 25 below for most areas. Widespread lows of
25 to 30 below are expected outside of the southwest where skies
will remain clear. Certainly could not rule out some lows in the
-30s for a few spots this morning.

Across the southwest with cloud cover and occasional light snow,
lows will be warmer in the -8 to-15 range.

An upgrade to a Wind Chill Warning may be needed across portions
of the area tonight. Given the temperature trend tonight, lowered
highs for Friday, and decreased lows for Friday night into
Saturday morning to be as cold if not colder than expectations
for this morning.

UPDATE Issued at 941 PM CST Thu Jan 11 2018

Surface high pressure is situated along Lake Sakakawea and east
into the northern James River Valley. Temperatures already
dropping into the 20 to 25 below range in some areas along and
north of the lake. In the far southwest temperatures have begun to
rise with increasing clouds. Made some minor adjustments to
with coldest temperatures in central and northern ND.

Light snow remains just to the south and west of the state over
southeast MT into northwest SD. Precipitation is expected to move
into the southwest around midnight. Latest iterations of short
term models and latest run of global models suppress pops farther
south than previous runs. Used a blend of models to trend this way
with lighter amounts (under an inch) as well.

No changes to current Wind Chill Advisory. Updated text products
will be sent out shortly.

UPDATE Issued at 633 PM CST Thu Jan 11 2018

Arctic high pressure is situated from southern Saskatchewan south
into western and central ND this evening with mostly clear skies
across the forecast area. There is some dissipating cloud cover
over the southern James River Valley, and an area of increasing
clouds over the southwest associated with the next wave bringing
some light snow to the southwest late tonight into Friday morning.

Latest observations have been keeping up with or exceeding the
downward temperature trend this evening. Winds around 5 to 10 mph
could hamper overall temperature drop, and clouds in the
southwest will have an affect. But in general bumped forecast low
temperatures down a few degrees most areas. Overall good
radiational cooling setup, and a fresh new snowcover will help.
Wind chills 25 to 40 below through the night. Will continue the
Wind Chill Advisory.

&&

.SHORT TERM...(This evening through Friday)
Issued at 303 PM CST Thu Jan 11 2018

Current surface analysis places low over the Great Lakes while
high starts to settle over the northern plains. Upper level
analysis places trough stretching from near the Red River Valley
southward through the southern plains. Breezy winds continue ahead
of the approaching high over the James River Valley resulting in a
little blowing snow, but these winds should be diminishing by
later this afternoon/early evening.

For tonight...a weak wave over British Columbia/Alberta dives down
towards the region late tonight, which will bring a chance of
light snow to southwestern areas after midnight. Otherwise,
surface high pressure settling over the area will result in a very
cold night with frigid wind chills.

On Friday, some light snow may linger over southwestern and
portions of south central North Dakota as the aforementioned wave
continues its advance. A very cold day is on tap as high
temperatures remain below zero while surface high remains over the
area. Overnight lows below 20 below zero will be common Friday
night with dangerous wind chill values.

.LONG TERM...(Saturday through Thursday)
Issued at 303 PM CST Thu Jan 11 2018

The next little wave zips through the area on Saturday/Saturday
evening bringing the next low chance for precipitation.
Temperatures will be a bit milder, but still well below average.
Another clipper slides in Sunday bringing light snow chances with
a very cold airmass following. Frigid wind chills remain Sunday
night through Monday night. Models are hinting at a warming trend
finally arriving over the area towards mid-week.

&&

.AVIATION...(For the 06Z TAFS through 06Z Friday night)
Issued at 1211 AM CST Fri Jan 12 2018

VFR conditions expected through the forecast period at all sites
except KDIK. Light snow will spread into southwest ND aft 06z and
reach KDIK area around 12z with occasional MVFR cigs in light snow
through around 16z, becoming VFR before 18z.

&&

.BIS WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
Wind Chill Advisory until noon CST /11 AM MST/ today for
NDZ001>005-009>013-017>023-025-031>037-040>048-050-051.

&&

UPDATE...PA
SHORT TERM...JJS
LONG TERM...JJS
AVIATION...PA
Hazardous weather outlook, Jan 12, 12:05 AM CST, 3 hours 19 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
1205 AM CST Fri Jan 12 2018

NDZ001>005-009>013-017>023-025-031>037-040>048-050-051-130615-
Divide-Burke-Renville-Bottineau-Rolette-Williams-Mountrail-Ward-
McHenry-Pierce-McKenzie-Dunn-Mercer-Oliver-McLean-Sheridan-Wells-
Foster-Golden Valley-Billings-Stark-Morton-Burleigh-Kidder-
Stutsman-Slope-Hettinger-Grant-Bowman-Adams-Sioux-Emmons-Logan-
La Moure-McIntosh-Dickey-
1205 AM CST Fri Jan 12 2018 /1105 PM MST Thu Jan 11 2018/

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of north central
North Dakota, northwest North Dakota, south central North Dakota,
southeast North Dakota, and southwest North Dakota.

.DAY ONE...Tonight

A Wind Chill Advisory is in effect. Expect dangerous wind chills
of 25 below to 40 below zero. See www.weather.gov/bis for
details.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday

Dangerous wind chills to 40 below zero are forecast nearly each
night and early morning through Tuesday morning.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation will not be needed.

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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; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.