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Severe Thunderstorm Warning 90, NWS Grand Forks, ND

July 8, 2019Benson County, North Dakota

NWS Grand Forks, ND issued this severe thunderstorm warning at Jul 8, 2019, 4:07 PM CDT for Benson County, North Dakota. It was in force for 53 min. 1 report came from inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The outline as issued, with what was reported inside it.

The facts

Issued: Jul 8, 2019, 4:07 PM CDT (21:07 UTC)
Expired: Jul 8, 2019, 5:00 PM CDT
In force: 53 min
Issued by: NWS Grand Forks, ND
Area: Storm-based polygon
Hail: 1.25 in
Wind: 60.0 mph

County Benson County, ND

The radar

The Minot AFB radar (KMBX), 104 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 21:09 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

Time	Report	Where	Remark
Jul 8, 4:30 PM CDT	TSTM WND DMG	10 Sw Maddock, ND	WIND AND WIND DRIVEN HAIL DID CNSIDERABLE CROP DAMAGE ACROSS SOUTHERN EAST FORK TOWNSHIP. SECTIONS OF CROPLAND WERE LAID FLAT.

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

Did it verify

Verified. The Iowa Environmental Mesonet's Cow matched one storm report to this severe thunderstorm warning; the first came 23 minutes after it went out.

Cow counts a report within 15 km of the polygon while the warning was in force: a tornado for a tornado warning; hail of 1 inch or more, a gust of 58 mph or more or wind damage for a severe thunderstorm warning; a flash flood report for a flash flood warning.

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

Bismarck Municip, ND (KBIS), launched 12:00Z, 9.1 hours before the alert went out and 151 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-p

Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.

Hodograph

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: 1630 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN: -203 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL: 1099 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear: 24 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity: 115 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity: 116 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter: 0.0
Supercell composite: 0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

638 
WUUS53 KFGF 082107
SVRFGF
NDC005-082200-
/O.NEW.KFGF.SV.W.0090.190708T2107Z-190708T2200Z/

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
407 PM CDT Mon Jul 8 2019

The National Weather Service in Grand Forks has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
  Southwestern Benson County in northeastern North Dakota...

* Until 500 PM CDT.

* At 407 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Selz, or 50
  miles west of Devils Lake, moving northeast at 25 mph.

  HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail.

  SOURCE...Radar indicated.

  IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage 
           to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include...
  Maddock and Flora. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

&&

LAT...LON 4795 9981 4805 9941 4785 9940 4785 9981
TIME...MOT...LOC 2107Z 245DEG 23KT 4785 9989 

HAIL...1.25IN
WIND...60MPH
 
$$

Lee

2 follow-up statements

819 
WWUS53 KFGF 082128
SVSFGF

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
428 PM CDT Mon Jul 8 2019

NDC005-082200-
/O.CON.KFGF.SV.W.0090.000000T0000Z-190708T2200Z/
Benson ND-
428 PM CDT Mon Jul 8 2019

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 500 PM CDT
FOR SOUTHWESTERN BENSON COUNTY...

At 428 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Wellsburg, or
41 miles west of Devils Lake, moving northeast at 30 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to 
         roofs, siding, and trees.

Locations impacted include...
Maddock and Flora. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

&&

LAT...LON 4794 9980 4805 9941 4785 9940 4785 9981
      4789 9981
TIME...MOT...LOC 2128Z 243DEG 28KT 4789 9971 

TORNADO...POSSIBLE
HAIL...1.25IN
WIND...60MPH
 
$$

Lee

014 
WWUS53 KFGF 082154
SVSFGF

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
454 PM CDT Mon Jul 8 2019

NDC005-082204-
/O.EXP.KFGF.SV.W.0090.000000T0000Z-190708T2200Z/
Benson ND-
454 PM CDT Mon Jul 8 2019

...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR SOUTHWESTERN BENSON COUNTY
WILL EXPIRE AT 500 PM CDT...
                
The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe
limits, and no longer pose an immediate threat to life or property.
Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM CDT for
northeastern North Dakota.

LAT...LON 4794 9980 4805 9941 4785 9940 4785 9981
      4789 9981
TIME...MOT...LOC 2154Z 245DEG 23KT 4796 9949 

$$

Lee

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, 2:50 PM CDT, 1 hour 17 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Jul 8, 2:50 PM CDT, 1 hour 17 minutes before

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
250 PM CDT Mon Jul 8 2019

.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 18Z TAFS through 18Z Tuesday afternoon)
Issued at 107 PM CDT Mon Jul 8 2019

High confidence that thunderstorms will affect most TAF sites at
some point during the period. Did go with predominant thunder
where confidence was highest, and VCTS where confidence is
somewhat lower (and timing is later). Otherwise, expect gusty
southerly winds in some areas this afternoon. Cigs mainly VFR, but
there is the potential for IFR/MVFR in during the thunderstorms,
and more widespread on Tuesday.

&&

.FGF WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
ND...Flash Flood Watch until 9 PM CDT this evening for NDZ006>008-
     014>016-024-026-054.

MN...None.
&&

SHORT TERM...TG/Lee
LONG TERM...Hopkins
AVIATION...TG

Hazardous weather outlook, Jul 8, 10:35 AM CDT, 5 hours 32 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.

In the hours before

Special weather statement, Jul 8, 11:44 AM CDT, 4 hours 23 minutes before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
1144 AM CDT Mon Jul 8 2019

MNZ001-081715-
West Polk MN-
1144 AM CDT Mon Jul 8 2019

...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR NORTHWESTERN POLK COUNTY UNTIL
1215 PM CDT...

At 1143 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Key West, or 9 miles northeast of Grand Forks, moving east at 25 mph.

Half inch hail and winds in excess of 40 mph will be possible with
this storm.

Locations impacted include...
Euclid, Angus, Key West and Sherack.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm, and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

&&

LAT...LON 4817 9651 4812 9650 4803 9650 4802 9648
      4793 9648 4793 9695 4803 9699
TIME...MOT...LOC 1643Z 257DEG 22KT 4798 9689

Lee

Special weather statement, Jul 8, 3:09 PM CDT, 58 minutes before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
309 PM CDT Mon Jul 8 2019

NDZ006-007-082100-
Towner ND-Cavalier ND-
309 PM CDT Mon Jul 8 2019

...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR SOUTHEASTERN TOWNER AND
SOUTHWESTERN CAVALIER COUNTIES UNTIL 400 PM CDT...

At 309 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Cando, or 33 miles northwest of Devils Lake, moving northeast at 15
mph.

Penny size hail and wind gusts up to 50 mph will be possible with
this storm.

Locations impacted include...
Munich, Clyde, Alsen, Egeland, Calio, Arndt and Considine.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm, and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.

&&

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM CDT for
northeastern North Dakota.

LAT...LON 4885 9879 4856 9867 4854 9883 4854 9897
      4853 9897 4849 9927 4866 9933
TIME...MOT...LOC 2009Z 240DEG 13KT 4856 9916

Lee

Special weather statement, Jul 8, 3:13 PM CDT, 54 minutes before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
313 PM CDT Mon Jul 8 2019

NDZ006-007-082115-
Towner ND-Cavalier ND-
313 PM CDT Mon Jul 8 2019

...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR NORTHEASTERN TOWNER AND
NORTHWESTERN CAVALIER COUNTIES UNTIL 415 PM CDT...

At 313 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Rocklake, or 34 miles west of Langdon, moving northeast at 15 mph.

Penny size hail and wind gusts up to 50 mph will be possible with
this storm.

Locations impacted include...
Rocklake, Sarles, Calvin and Hannah.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm, and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.

&&

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM CDT for
northeastern North Dakota.

LAT...LON 4900 9840 4870 9919 4879 9926 4900 9892
TIME...MOT...LOC 2013Z 240DEG 13KT 4880 9912

Lee

The office that day

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

Issued	Product	Office	Counties	Lasted
Jul 8, 2:41 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	FGF	Cavalier, Towner	34 min
Jul 8, 2:53 PM CDT	Flash Flood Watch	FGF	Benson, Cavalier, Eddy, Nelson, Pembina, Ramsey and 2 more	5 hr
Jul 8, 3:09 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	FGF	Towner	51 min
Jul 8, 3:13 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	FGF	Cavalier	62 min
Jul 8, 3:22 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	FGF	Cavalier, Ramsey, Towner	53 min
Jul 8, 4:04 PM CDT	Areal Flood Advisory	FGF	Towner	4 hr
Jul 8, 4:11 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	FGF	Cavalier, Ramsey, Towner	49 min
Jul 8, 4:22 PM CDT	Tornado Warning	FGF	Cavalier, Ramsey	38 min
Jul 8, 5:02 PM CDT	Areal Flood Advisory	FGF	Cavalier, Ramsey, Towner	5 hr
Jul 8, 5:11 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	FGF	Cavalier	49 min
Jul 8, 5:39 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	FGF	Eddy	66 min
Jul 8, 5:41 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	FGF	Nelson, Ramsey, Walsh	49 min
Jul 8, 5:49 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	FGF	Benson, Eddy	56 min
Jul 8, 6:15 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	FGF	Griggs, Nelson	60 min
Jul 8, 6:19 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	FGF	Pembina	56 min
Jul 8, 6:29 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	FGF	Grand Forks, Griggs, Nelson, Steele	61 min
Jul 8, 6:52 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	FGF	Barnes, Cass, Griggs, Steele, Traill	38 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; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.