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Severe Thunderstorm Warning 100, NWS Grand Forks, ND
NWS Grand Forks, ND issued this severe thunderstorm warning at Jul 8, 2019, 7:51 PM CDT for 5 counties in Minnesota; 4 counties in North Dakota. It was in force for 54 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 8, 2019, 7:51 PM CDT (00:51 UTC)
- Expired
- Jul 8, 2019, 8:45 PM CDT
- In force
- 54 min
- Issued by
- NWS Grand Forks, ND
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Possible
- Hail
- 0.75 in
- Wind
- 70.0 mph
Counties Clay County, MN, Norman County, MN, Pennington County, MN, Polk County, MN, Red Lake County, MN, Cass County, ND, Grand Forks County, ND, Steele County, ND, Traill County, ND
The radar
The Fargo/Grand Forks radar (KMVX), 40 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 00:52 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 8, 1:43 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Watch | SPC | 7 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
International Fa, MN (KINL), launched 00:00Z, 0.9 hours before the alert went out and 284 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
- 719 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -15 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1585 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 24 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 39 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 103 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.1
- Supercell composite
- 1.6
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 Grand Forks, ND wrote its last area forecast discussion before this severe thunderstorm warning went out at Jul 8, 7:51 PM CDT, 0 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Jul 8, 7:51 PM CDT, 0 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
751 PM CDT Mon Jul 8 2019
.UPDATE...
Issued at 751 PM CDT Mon Jul 8 2019
MCS propagating eastward with multiple reports of severe wind
60mph+. Due to faster propagation now east of previous flood
watch that was cancelled. Some segments in north and far south of
line tending to slow down and with high rain rates localized
flood threat can't be ruled out, but not widespread enough over
or over a large enough part of our CWA to require new flash flood
watch issuance. Will handle with advisories/warnings as needed
when isolated conditions line up. Fast propagation and severe
wind history necessitated issuance of new Severe Thunderstorm
Watch across our MN counties generally north of Highway 200
downstream of previous watch. Wind will be primary threat, though
isolated marginal hail can't be ruled out.
UPDATE Issued at 610 PM CDT Mon Jul 8 2019
Adjustments made to account for current thunderstorm
coverage/timing, which is in line (generally) with HREF and
consensus of CAMs as broken thunderstorm clusters (some showing
linear properties on smaller scale) are beginning to expand and
shift east/southeast. Environment is still highlighted by very
moist/buoyant air mass with borderline shear values ("best" shear
in our west). Severe threat associated with clusters will
continue mainly wind within organized segments (isolated hail
threat) and with instability axis ahead of these clusters
extending further south and east decision was made after
coordination to expand watch in ND and into far northwest MN.
&&
.SHORT TERM...(This evening through Tuesday)
Issued at 250 PM CDT Mon Jul 8 2019
The Mesoscale discussion issued at 205pm covers the severe threat
over the next several hours.
Regarding the excessive rainfall threat...will issue a flash flood
watch for the Devils Lake basin. Storm movement is parallel to
the boundary so will have training of storms. Rainfall rates will
be intense given the high PWAT environment. The boundary is
expected to remain stationary for several hours until the cold
pool becomes sufficiently strong to lead to more forward
propagation of the convection (thus decreasing the flash flood
threat). Limited the flash flood watch to the Devils Lake basin in
effect until 9pm.
Upper low propagates into central North Dakota by Tuesday
afternoon. Anticipate several rounds of thunderstorms through
Tuesday night. Will need to monitor areas for excessive rainfall
given prolonged period of rainfall potential. Also, cold core
tornado setup (along with marginal hail/wind) possible Tuesday
afternoon where narrow axis of instability sets up.
.LONG TERM...(Tuesday night through Monday)
Issued at 250 PM CDT Mon Jul 8 2019
Showers and storms will diminish during the day on Wednesday in
wake of departing surface system...and high pressure builds over
the region. Return flow on Thursday and Friday will bring
increased warmth and moisture. A weak trof will provide enough low
level convergence to trigger convection again on Friday.
Expect some unsettled weather to return over the weekend...with near
normal temperatures...to end the period.
&&
.AVIATION...(For the 00Z TAFS through 00Z Tuesday evening)
Issued at 701 PM CDT Mon Jul 8 2019
Thunderstorm complex organizing in eastern ND and isolated to
scattered activity ahead of this will spread east and southeast
through the evening and overnight. Should see a period of
potential severe wind gusts through mid evening before activity
weakens. Scattered activity then lingers overnight before
reorganizing during the day Tuesday and increasing in coverage
once again. Strong winds gusts with severe storms can't be ruled
out at terminals (gusts 50kt or higher) through mid evening with
at least isolated hail threats. MVFR CIGS and IFR VIS possible
with most intense thunderstorm activity.
&&
.FGF WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
ND...None.
MN...None.
&&
UPDATE...DJR
SHORT TERM...TG/Lee
LONG TERM...Hopkins
AVIATION...DJRHazardous weather outlook, Jul 8, 10:35 AM CDT, 9 hours 16 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Grand Forks ND 1035 AM CDT Mon Jul 8 2019 MNZ001>009-013>017-022>024-027>032-040-NDZ006>008-014>016-024- 026>030-038-039-049-052>054-091200- West Polk-Norman-Clay-Kittson-Roseau-Lake Of The Woods- West Marshall-East Marshall-North Beltrami-Pennington-Red Lake- East Polk-North Clearwater-South Beltrami-Mahnomen- South Clearwater-Hubbard-West Becker-East Becker-Wilkin- West Otter Tail-East Otter Tail-Wadena-Grant-Towner-Cavalier- Pembina-Benson-Ramsey-Eastern Walsh County-Eddy-Nelson- Grand Forks-Griggs-Steele-Traill-Barnes-Cass-Ransom-Sargent- Richland-Western Walsh County- 1035 AM CDT Mon Jul 8 2019 This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of eastern North Dakota, west central and northwest Minnesota. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight Isolated thunderstorms possible over northeastern North Dakota and northwest Minnesota during the late morning and early afternoon period. These storms will remain weaker but could produce lightning and brief heavy rainfall. Stronger thunderstorms are expected to develop during the mid to late afternoon over north central North Dakota between Devils Lake and Minot. These initial scattered storms will bring a threat of hail greater than 2 inches, wind gusts up to 70 mph, and possibly a tornado. By the evening hours, these storms will form into a line and move east and southeast into much of eastern North Dakota and northwest Minnesota. As the storms transition into a line, the main threats will be hail around 1 inch, wind gusts to 70 mph, and excessive rainfall. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday Showers and thunderstorms are expected Tuesday, ending Wednesday. Locally heavy rainfall the main threat. There is also a risk for isolated severe storms Tuesday afternoon with hail, wind, and a tornado potential threats. Periodic thunderstorm chances exist through the late week as well. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation may be required.
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PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GRAND FORKS ND
751 PM CDT MON JUL 8 2019
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0730 PM HEAVY RAIN HALLOCK 48.77N 96.94W
07/08/2019 E4.00 INCH KITTSON MN PUBLIC
FOUR INCHES OF RAIN FELL IN HALLOCK OVER A PERIOD OF
APPROXIMATELY 90 MINUTES FROM 600 PM TO 730 PM CDT.
&&
HOPKINSThe office that day
Everything else NWS Grand Forks, ND issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 8, 7:07 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | FGF | Marshall, Pennington, Polk, Red Lake | 53 min |
| Jul 8, 7:11 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | FGF | Kittson | 4 hr |
| Jul 8, 8:43 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | FGF | Becker, Clay, Clearwater, Mahnomen, Norman, Polk | 62 min |
| Jul 8, 8:59 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | FGF | Clearwater, Pennington, Polk, Red Lake | 46 min |
| Jul 8, 9:35 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | FGF | Beltrami, Clearwater, Polk | 55 min |
| Jul 8, 9:43 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | FGF | Becker, Clay, Norman, Otter Tail, Wilkin | 62 min |
| Jul 8, 9:59 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | FGF | Becker, Beltrami, Clearwater, Hubbard, Mahnomen | 46 min |
| Jul 8, 10:01 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | FGF | Clay | 3 hr |
| Jul 8, 10:25 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | FGF | Beltrami, Clearwater | 50 min |
| Jul 8, 10:36 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | FGF | Becker, Beltrami, Clearwater, Hubbard, Mahnomen | 54 min |
| Jul 8, 10:42 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | FGF | Becker, Clay, Otter Tail, Wilkin | 63 min |
| Jul 8, 11:05 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | FGF | Clay | 5 hr |
| Jul 8, 11:15 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | FGF | Beltrami | 45 min |
| Jul 8, 11:27 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | FGF | Hubbard | 63 min |
| Jul 8, 11:43 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | FGF | Becker, Grant, Otter Tail, Wadena, Wilkin | 62 min |
| Jul 8, 11:53 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | FGF | Becker, Clay | 4 hr |
| Jul 9, 12:44 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | FGF | Douglas, Grant, Hubbard, Wadena | 31 min |
| Jul 9, 1:14 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | FGF | Hubbard, Wadena | 16 min |
| Jul 9, 9:37 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | FGF | Clay | 10 days |
| Jul 9, 9:37 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | FGF | Clay | 8 days |
| Jul 9, 5:22 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | FGF | Clay | 23 min |
| Jul 9, 5:25 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | FGF | Wilkin | 50 min |
| Jul 9, 5:44 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | FGF | Clay, Wilkin | 46 min |
| Jul 9, 5:46 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | FGF | Wilkin | 44 min |
| Jul 9, 6:12 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | FGF | Otter Tail, Wilkin | 48 min |
| Jul 9, 6:22 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | FGF | Becker, Clay | 23 min |
| Jul 9, 6:45 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | FGF | Becker, Clay | 30 min |
| Jul 9, 6:49 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | FGF | Clay | 2 hr |
| Jul 8, 7:24 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | FGF | Barnes, Steele, Traill | 66 min |
| Jul 8, 8:07 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | FGF | Cass | 38 min |
| Jul 9, 2:59 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | FGF | Cass | 8 days |
| Jul 9, 2:59 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | FGF | Cass, Ransom | 11 hr |
| Jul 9, 2:59 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | FGF | Cass | 6 days |
| Jul 9, 5:15 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | FGF | Cass, Richland | 30 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.