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Wind Advisory 4, NWS Grand Forks, ND

April 29, 201812 counties in Minnesota; 16 counties in North Dakota

NWS Grand Forks, ND issued this wind advisory at Apr 29, 2018, 4:06 AM CDT for 12 counties in Minnesota; 16 counties in North Dakota. It took effect at Apr 29, 2018, 10:00 AM CDT. It was in force for 10 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Apr 29, 2018, 4:06 AM CDT (09:06 UTC)
In effect from
Apr 29, 2018, 10:00 AM CDT
Expired
Apr 29, 2018, 8:00 PM CDT
In force
10 hr
Issued by
NWS Grand Forks, ND
All 28 counties

Becker County, MN, Clay County, MN, Grant County, MN, Kittson County, MN, Mahnomen County, MN, Marshall County, MN, Norman County, MN, Otter Tail County, MN, Pennington County, MN, Polk County, MN, Red Lake 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, Traill County, ND, Walsh County, ND

The radar

The Fargo/Grand Forks radar (KMVX), 13 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 09:07 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, 9.1 hours before the alert went out and 276 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 2018-04-29Temperature 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 2018-04-29The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 14 square meters per square second.1939Sfc1 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
2952 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
29 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
14 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
174 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

773 
WWUS73 KFGF 290906
NPWFGF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
406 AM CDT Sun Apr 29 2018

MNZ001>004-007-008-013>015-022-027-029-030-040-NDZ007-008-014>016-
024-026>030-038-039-049-052>054-300100-
/O.NEW.KFGF.WI.Y.0004.180429T1600Z-180430T0100Z/
West Polk-Norman-Clay-Kittson-West Marshall-East Marshall-
Pennington-Red Lake-East Polk-Mahnomen-West Becker-Wilkin-
West Otter Tail-Grant-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, Newfolden, Middle River, Grygla, 
Thief River Falls, Red Lake Falls, Fosston, Fertile, McIntosh, 
Erskine, Mahnomen, Naytahwaush, Waubun, Detroit Lakes, 
Breckenridge, Fergus Falls, Elbow Lake, Hoffman, Ashby, Herman, 
Barrett, 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
406 AM CDT Sun Apr 29 2018

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM CDT
THIS EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Grand Forks has issued a Wind
Advisory...which is in effect from 11 AM this morning to 8 PM CDT
this evening.

* WINDS...South 25 to 35 mph with gusts around 45 mph.

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

* IMPACTS...Difficult travel, especially for those driving high
  profile vehicles. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
3 follow-up statements
675 
WWUS73 KFGF 291419
NPWFGF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
919 AM CDT Sun Apr 29 2018

MNZ001>004-007-008-013>015-022-027-029-030-040-NDZ007-008-014>016-
024-026>030-038-039-049-052>054-300100-
/O.EXT.KFGF.WI.Y.0004.180429T1500Z-180430T0100Z/
West Polk-Norman-Clay-Kittson-West Marshall-East Marshall-
Pennington-Red Lake-East Polk-Mahnomen-West Becker-Wilkin-
West Otter Tail-Grant-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, Newfolden, Middle River, Grygla, 
Thief River Falls, Red Lake Falls, Fosston, Fertile, McIntosh, 
Erskine, Mahnomen, Naytahwaush, Waubun, Detroit Lakes, 
Breckenridge, Fergus Falls, Elbow Lake, Hoffman, Ashby, Herman, 
Barrett, 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
919 AM CDT Sun Apr 29 2018

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

* WINDS...South 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* TIMING...This morning through the early evening.

* IMPACTS...Difficult travel, especially for those driving high
  profile vehicles. Strong winds may blow down limbs, trees, and
  power lines.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

Lee
824 
WWUS73 KFGF 292049
NPWFGF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
349 PM CDT Sun Apr 29 2018

MNZ001>004-007-008-013>015-022-027-029-030-040-NDZ007-008-014>016-
024-026>030-038-039-049-052>054-300100-
/O.CON.KFGF.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-180430T0100Z/
West Polk-Norman-Clay-Kittson-West Marshall-East Marshall-
Pennington-Red Lake-East Polk-Mahnomen-West Becker-Wilkin-
West Otter Tail-Grant-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, Newfolden, Middle River, Grygla, 
Thief River Falls, Red Lake Falls, Fosston, Fertile, McIntosh, 
Erskine, Mahnomen, Naytahwaush, Waubun, Detroit Lakes, 
Breckenridge, Fergus Falls, Elbow Lake, Hoffman, Ashby, Herman, 
Barrett, 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
349 PM CDT Sun Apr 29 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* WINDS...South 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* TIMING...Late this afternoon through the early evening.

* IMPACTS...Difficult travel, especially for those driving high
  profile vehicles. Strong winds may blow down limbs, trees, and
  power lines.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

Lee
050 
WWUS73 KFGF 300048
NPWFGF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
748 PM CDT Sun Apr 29 2018

MNZ001>004-007-008-013>015-022-027-029-030-040-NDZ007-008-014>016-
024-026>030-038-039-049-052>054-300200-
/O.EXP.KFGF.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-180430T0100Z/
West Polk-Norman-Clay-Kittson-West Marshall-East Marshall-
Pennington-Red Lake-East Polk-Mahnomen-West Becker-Wilkin-
West Otter Tail-Grant-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, Newfolden, Middle River, Grygla, 
Thief River Falls, Red Lake Falls, Fosston, Fertile, McIntosh, 
Erskine, Mahnomen, Naytahwaush, Waubun, Detroit Lakes, 
Breckenridge, Fergus Falls, Elbow Lake, Hoffman, Ashby, Herman, 
Barrett, 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
748 PM CDT Sun Apr 29 2018

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

Winds will continue to gust at 25 to 35 mph until late evening.

&&

$$

NC

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Apr 29, 4:12 AM CDTFire Weather WatchFGFBecker, Clay, Clearwater, Grant, Kittson, Mahnomen and 8 more16 hr
Apr 29, 4:12 AM CDTRed Flag WarningFGFBeltrami, Hubbard, Lake of the Woods, Wadena16 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.