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Severe Thunderstorm Warning 133, NWS Grand Forks, ND

July 15, 2019Beltrami County, Clearwater County, Minnesota

NWS Grand Forks, ND issued this severe thunderstorm warning at Jul 15, 2019, 12:02 PM CDT for Beltrami County, Clearwater County, Minnesota. It was in force for 28 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 15, 2019, 12:02 PM CDT (17:02 UTC)
Expired
Jul 15, 2019, 12:30 PM CDT
In force
28 min
Issued by
NWS Grand Forks, ND
Area
Storm-based polygon
Hail
1.0 in
Wind
60.0 mph

Counties Beltrami County, MN, Clearwater County, MN

The radar

The Fargo/Grand Forks radar (KMVX), 165 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 17:04 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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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

Minneapolis, MN (KMPX), launched 12:00Z, 5.0 hours before the alert went out and 347 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, Minneapolis, MN at 12:00Z on 2019-07-15Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 1021 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 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, Minneapolis, MN at 12:00Z on 2019-07-15The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 59 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
1021 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-144 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
1307 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
11 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
59 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
87 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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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 15, 9:54 AM CDT, 2 hours 8 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Jul 15, 9:54 AM CDT, 2 hours 8 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
954 AM CDT Mon Jul 15 2019

.UPDATE...
Issued at 954 AM CDT Mon Jul 15 2019

Storms have been firing along a boundary in the northern Red River
Valley. Most of the CAPE is elevated and shear is not impressive
at 20 kts. However, will have to continue to watch as the boundary
moves eastward and the environment improves. Bumped up POPs in the
north and northeastern counties during the next few hours for the
elevated non-severe storms moving through.

&&

.SHORT TERM...(Today through Tuesday)
Issued at 353 AM CDT Mon Jul 15 2019

Water vapor loop indicated a short wave trough over central MT into
SASK. The short wave will move across the forecast area late morning
or early afternoon. Radar indicated thunderstorms north of BIS and
was moving to the east about 40 mph. System has stayed together so
far this morning. Will add low pops for the morning over eastern ND.

Another weak short wave was located over eastern OR. Short will move
cross the forecast area this afternoon and evening and produce a
threat for storms

Another short wave is forecast to approach the area Tue afternoon.

.LONG TERM...(Tuesday night through Sunday)
Issued at 353 AM CDT Mon Jul 15 2019

Not seeing a whole lot of change in the long term at this point. The
near zonal pattern over the Northern Plains looks to remain in
place. As the forecast has mentioned for days, periodic disturbances
will move through the flow, bringing with them chances for showers
and thunderstorms. Pretty hard to time these, and although most days
mention a chance of thunder, it will not be constantly wet.
Available moisture has been pretty deep lately, so any storms that
do form have the potential to drop heavy rain. WPC coordinated a
large marginal risk area for excessive rainfall Wednesday into
Wednesday night, that includes this FA.

Temperatures throughout the period look to remain near to just a bit
above normal. The rich moisture in place continues to result in very
warm overnight lows as well. The 00Z operational models are hinting
at a closed 500mb low moving eastward along the Canadian border late
in the period, although agreement between them is poor. If this does
happen, it would bring a pattern change toward the upcoming weekend.
Will have to see what later model runs show.

&&

.AVIATION...(For the 12Z TAFS through 12Z Tuesday morning)
Issued at 655 AM CDT Mon Jul 15 2019

Mostly VFR conditions were across the area. Patchy fog was at
Cavalier and Valley City ND. The light fog should dissipate
shortly.VFR conditions are expected for today and tonight across
the area except near thunderstorms.

&&

.FGF WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
ND...None.
MN...None.
&&

UPDATE...JR
SHORT TERM...JH
LONG TERM...Godon
AVIATION...JH
Hazardous weather outlook, Jul 15, 6:37 AM CDT, 5 hours 25 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
637 AM CDT Mon Jul 15 2019

MNZ001>009-013>017-022>024-027>032-040-NDZ039-049-052-053-161145-
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-Cass-Ransom-Sargent-
Richland-
637 AM CDT Mon Jul 15 2019

This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of eastern North
Dakota, west central and northwest Minnesota.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

Scattered severe thunderstorms are possible across northwest
Minnesota. The best area for severe weather will be over north
central Minnesota. The main hazards over north central Minnesota
will be large hail up to ping pong ball size and damaging wind
gusts up to 75 mph. Isolated tornadoes are also possible. Very
heavy rainfall is also possible with the storms. Expect storms to
develop after 3 pm CDT and should end by late evening.

The Maple River near Mapleton, the Sheyenne River near Harwood,
and several points along the Red River mainstem between Fargo and
Grand Forks remain high due to the recent rainfall.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday

Periodic thunderstorms are possible throughout the rest of the
week.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters may be needed.

NDZ006>008-014>016-024-026>030-038-054-161145-
Towner-Cavalier-Pembina-Benson-Ramsey-Eastern Walsh County-Eddy-
Nelson-Grand Forks-Griggs-Steele-Traill-Barnes-
Western Walsh County-
637 AM CDT Mon Jul 15 2019

This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of eastern North
Dakota.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

Scattered thunderstorms can be expected for today.

The Maple River near Mapleton, the Sheyenne River near Harwood,
and several points along the Red River mainstem between Fargo and
Grand Forks remain high due to the recent rainfall.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday

Periodic thunderstorms are possible throughout the rest of the
week.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation will not be needed.

JH

In the hours before

Local storm report, Jul 15, 8:56 AM CDT, 3 hours 6 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EASTERN ND/GRAND FORKS ND
856 AM CDT MON JUL 15 2019

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

1005 AM     HAIL             3 W EDINBURG            48.50N 97.93W
07/14/2019  E0.88 INCH       Walsh              ND   PUBLIC

&&

JR
Special weather statement, Jul 15, 9:20 AM CDT, 2 hours 42 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
920 AM CDT Mon Jul 15 2019

MNZ001-004-007-008-013-NDZ016-027-151445-
East Marshall MN-Pennington MN-Kittson MN-West Polk MN-
West Marshall MN-Eastern Walsh County ND-Grand Forks ND-
920 AM CDT Mon Jul 15 2019

...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR WESTERN MARSHALL...NORTHWESTERN
POLK...NORTHWESTERN PENNINGTON...NORTHEASTERN GRAND FORKS AND
SOUTHEASTERN WALSH COUNTIES UNTIL 945 AM CDT...

At 919 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Donaldson to near Manvel. Movement was
east at 45 mph.

Nickel size hail and winds in excess of 40 mph will be possible with
these storms.

Locations impacted include...
Warren, Stephen, Argyle, Newfolden, Alvarado, Manvel and Oslo.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service
office in Grand Forks.

&&

LAT...LON 4854 9617 4796 9645 4796 9648 4790 9648
      4786 9650 4801 9735 4855 9708
TIME...MOT...LOC 1419Z 282DEG 40KT 4853 9693 4800 9721

Lee
Special weather statement, Jul 15, 9:43 AM CDT, 2 hours 19 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
943 AM CDT Mon Jul 15 2019

MNZ001-007-008-013-151515-
East Marshall MN-Pennington MN-West Polk MN-West Marshall MN-
943 AM CDT Mon Jul 15 2019

...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR MARSHALL...NORTHWESTERN POLK AND
WESTERN PENNINGTON COUNTIES UNTIL 1015 AM CDT...

At 943 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Englund to near Tabor. Movement was east
at 45 mph.

Nickel size hail and winds in excess of 40 mph will be possible with
these storms.

Locations impacted include...
Thief River Falls, Warren, Argyle, Newfolden, Middle River, St.
Hilaire and Viking.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service
office in Grand Forks.

&&

LAT...LON 4854 9590 4796 9611 4796 9625 4802 9707
      4854 9682
TIME...MOT...LOC 1443Z 264DEG 40KT 4852 9668 4803 9691

Lee
Special weather statement, Jul 15, 10:14 AM CDT, 1 hour 48 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
1014 AM CDT Mon Jul 15 2019

MNZ001-004-005-007-008-013-151600-
East Marshall MN-Pennington MN-Kittson MN-West Polk MN-Roseau MN-
West Marshall MN-
1014 AM CDT Mon Jul 15 2019

...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR MARSHALL...NORTH CENTRAL POLK...
SOUTHEASTERN KITTSON...SOUTHWESTERN ROSEAU AND PENNINGTON COUNTIES
UNTIL 1100 AM CDT...

At 1013 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 7 miles southwest of Leo to 6 miles south of
Carpenters Corner. Movement was east at 40 mph.

Nickel size hail and wind gusts up to 50 mph will be possible with
these storms.

Locations impacted include...
Thief River Falls, Karlstad, Greenbush, Newfolden, Middle River, St.
Hilaire and Grygla.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service
office in Grand Forks.

&&

LAT...LON 4872 9558 4854 9558 4854 9560 4841 9561
      4836 9559 4793 9559 4794 9571 4796 9571
      4796 9590 4805 9669 4873 9658
TIME...MOT...LOC 1513Z 271DEG 35KT 4871 9639 4806 9648

Lee
Special weather statement, Jul 15, 10:52 AM CDT, 1 hour 10 minutes before
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The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jul 15, 9:20 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementFGFMarshall25 min
Jul 15, 9:43 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementFGFMarshall32 min
Jul 15, 10:14 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementFGFMarshall, Pennington46 min
Jul 15, 10:52 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementFGFLake of the Woods, Roseau38 min
Jul 15, 11:00 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningFGFBeltrami, Lake of the Woods, Marshall, Pennington, Roseau45 min
Jul 15, 11:43 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningFGFBeltrami, Lake of the Woods, Roseau47 min
Jul 15, 12:28 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningFGFBeltrami32 min
Jul 15, 12:58 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningFGFBeltrami17 min
Jul 15, 1:39 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementFGFOtter Tail36 min
Jul 15, 2:14 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementFGFOtter Tail31 min
Jul 15, 2:44 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementFGFOtter Tail31 min
Jul 15, 3:12 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningFGFOtter Tail48 min

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.