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Wind Chill Advisory 4, NWS Grand Forks, ND

January 17, 201917 counties in North Dakota; 18 counties in Minnesota

NWS Grand Forks, ND issued this wind chill advisory at Jan 17, 2019, 3:36 AM CST for 17 counties in North Dakota; 18 counties in Minnesota. It took effect at Jan 17, 2019, 9:00 PM CST. It was in force for 39 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jan 17, 2019, 3:36 AM CST (09:36 UTC)
In effect from
Jan 17, 2019, 9:00 PM CST
Expired
Jan 19, 2019, 12:00 PM CST
In force
39 hr
Issued by
NWS Grand Forks, ND
All 35 counties

Becker County, MN, Beltrami County, MN, Clay County, MN, Clearwater County, MN, Grant County, MN, Hubbard County, MN, Kittson County, MN, Lake of the Woods 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, Roseau County, MN, Wadena 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, Towner County, ND, Traill County, ND, Walsh County, ND

The radar

The Fargo/Grand Forks radar (KMVX), 32 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 09:36 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

International Fa, MN (KINL), launched 00:00Z, 9.6 hours before the alert went out and 290 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, International Fa, MN at 00:00Z on 2019-01-17Temperature 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, International Fa, MN at 00:00Z on 2019-01-17The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 96 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
1462 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
62 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
96 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
265 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

514 
WWUS43 KFGF 170936
WSWFGF

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
336 AM CST Thu Jan 17 2019

MNZ001>009-013>017-022>024-027-028-NDZ006>008-014>016-024-026>030-
039-054-181800-
/O.NEW.KFGF.WC.Y.0004.190118T0300Z-190118T1800Z/
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-Towner-Cavalier-
Pembina-Benson-Ramsey-Eastern Walsh County-Eddy-Nelson-
Grand Forks-Griggs-Steele-Traill-Cass-Western Walsh County-
Including the cities of Crookston, East Grand Forks, Ada, 
Twin Valley, Halstad, Moorhead, Hallock, Karlstad, Lancaster, 
Roseau, Warroad, Greenbush, Baudette, Warren, Stephen, Argyle, 
Newfolden, Middle River, Grygla, Red Lake, Redby, Ponemah, 
Thief River Falls, Red Lake Falls, Fosston, Fertile, McIntosh, 
Erskine, Bagley, Clearbrook, Bemidji, Mahnomen, Naytahwaush, 
Waubun, Alida, Ebro, Lake Itasca, Long Lost Lake, 
Lower Rice Lake, Roy Lake, Upper Rice Lake, Park Rapids, 
Detroit Lakes, Wolf Lake, Cando, 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, Fargo, Edinburg, 
Adams, and Lankin
336 AM CST Thu Jan 17 2019

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON
CST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills 25 below to
  35 below zero expected. Actual winds will be northwest at 5 to 8
  mph overnight and Friday morning.

* WHERE...Northeastern North Dakota, much of the Red River valley
  and into northwestern Minnesota.

* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to noon CST Friday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The dangerously cold wind chills could 
  cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
8 follow-up statements
575 
WWUS43 KFGF 172029
WSWFGF

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
229 PM CST Thu Jan 17 2019

MNZ001>009-013>017-022>024-027-028-NDZ006>008-014>016-024-026>030-
039-054-181800-
/O.CON.KFGF.WC.Y.0004.190118T0300Z-190118T1800Z/
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-Towner-Cavalier-
Pembina-Benson-Ramsey-Eastern Walsh County-Eddy-Nelson-
Grand Forks-Griggs-Steele-Traill-Cass-Western Walsh County-
Including the cities of Crookston, East Grand Forks, Ada, 
Twin Valley, Halstad, Moorhead, Hallock, Karlstad, Lancaster, 
Roseau, Warroad, Greenbush, Baudette, Warren, Stephen, Argyle, 
Newfolden, Middle River, Grygla, Red Lake, Redby, Ponemah, 
Thief River Falls, Red Lake Falls, Fosston, Fertile, McIntosh, 
Erskine, Bagley, Clearbrook, Bemidji, Mahnomen, Naytahwaush, 
Waubun, Alida, Ebro, Lake Itasca, Long Lost Lake, 
Lower Rice Lake, Roy Lake, Upper Rice Lake, Park Rapids, 
Detroit Lakes, Wolf Lake, Cando, 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, Fargo, Edinburg, 
Adams, and Lankin
229 PM CST Thu Jan 17 2019

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING
TO NOON CST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills 25 below to 
  35 below zero expected. Actual winds will be northwest at 5 to 
  8 mph overnight and Friday morning.

* WHERE...Northeastern North Dakota, much of the Red River 
  valley and into northwestern Minnesota.

* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to noon CST Friday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The dangerously cold wind chills could 
  cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
370 
WWUS43 KFGF 180320
WSWFGF

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
920 PM CST Thu Jan 17 2019

MNZ001>009-013>017-022>024-027-028-NDZ006>008-014>016-024-026>030-
039-054-181800-
/O.CON.KFGF.WC.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-190118T1800Z/
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-Towner-Cavalier-
Pembina-Benson-Ramsey-Eastern Walsh County-Eddy-Nelson-
Grand Forks-Griggs-Steele-Traill-Cass-Western Walsh County-
Including the cities of Crookston, East Grand Forks, Ada, 
Twin Valley, Halstad, Moorhead, Hallock, Karlstad, Lancaster, 
Roseau, Warroad, Greenbush, Baudette, Warren, Stephen, Argyle, 
Newfolden, Middle River, Grygla, Red Lake, Redby, Ponemah, 
Thief River Falls, Red Lake Falls, Fosston, Fertile, McIntosh, 
Erskine, Bagley, Clearbrook, Bemidji, Mahnomen, Naytahwaush, 
Waubun, Alida, Ebro, Lake Itasca, Long Lost Lake, 
Lower Rice Lake, Roy Lake, Upper Rice Lake, Park Rapids, 
Detroit Lakes, Wolf Lake, Cando, 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, Fargo, Edinburg, 
Adams, and Lankin
920 PM CST Thu Jan 17 2019

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills. Wind chills 25 to 35 below zero.
  Winds will generally range from 5 to 8 mph tonight and Friday
  morning.

* WHERE...Northeastern North Dakota, much of the Red River valley
  and into northwestern Minnesota.

* WHEN...Until noon CST Friday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The dangerously cold wind chills could 
  cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
864 
WWUS43 KFGF 181030
WSWFGF

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
430 AM CST Fri Jan 18 2019

MNZ001>009-013>017-022>024-027-028-NDZ006>008-014>016-024-026>030-
039-054-181800-
/O.CON.KFGF.WC.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-190118T1800Z/
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-Towner-Cavalier-
Pembina-Benson-Ramsey-Eastern Walsh County-Eddy-Nelson-
Grand Forks-Griggs-Steele-Traill-Cass-Western Walsh County-
Including the cities of Crookston, East Grand Forks, Ada, 
Twin Valley, Halstad, Moorhead, Hallock, Karlstad, Lancaster, 
Roseau, Warroad, Greenbush, Baudette, Warren, Stephen, Argyle, 
Newfolden, Middle River, Grygla, Red Lake, Redby, Ponemah, 
Thief River Falls, Red Lake Falls, Fosston, Fertile, McIntosh, 
Erskine, Bagley, Clearbrook, Bemidji, Mahnomen, Naytahwaush, 
Waubun, Alida, Ebro, Lake Itasca, Long Lost Lake, 
Lower Rice Lake, Roy Lake, Upper Rice Lake, Park Rapids, 
Detroit Lakes, Wolf Lake, Cando, 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, Fargo, Edinburg, 
Adams, and Lankin
430 AM CST Fri Jan 18 2019

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

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills. Wind chills 25 to 35 below zero.
  Winds will generally range from 5 to 8 mph this morning.

* WHERE...Northeastern North Dakota, and northwestern Minnesota 
  roughly north of highway 10 and highway 34 in Minnesota.

* WHEN...Until noon CST Friday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The dangerously cold wind chills could 
  cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

JH
590 
WWUS43 KFGF 181747
WSWFGF

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
1147 AM CST Fri Jan 18 2019

MNZ002-003-006-009-016-017-022>024-027-028-NDZ006-014-015-024-026-
028>030-039-181900-
/O.CAN.KFGF.WC.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-190118T1800Z/
Norman-Clay-Lake Of The Woods-North Beltrami-North Clearwater-
South Beltrami-Mahnomen-South Clearwater-Hubbard-West Becker-
East Becker-Towner-Benson-Ramsey-Eddy-Nelson-Griggs-Steele-Traill-
Cass-
Including the cities of Ada, Twin Valley, Halstad, Moorhead, 
Baudette, Red Lake, Redby, Ponemah, Bagley, Clearbrook, Bemidji, 
Mahnomen, Naytahwaush, Waubun, Alida, Ebro, Lake Itasca, 
Long Lost Lake, Lower Rice Lake, Roy Lake, Upper Rice Lake, 
Park Rapids, Detroit Lakes, Wolf Lake, Cando, Fort Totten, 
Maddock, Leeds, Minnewaukan, Devils Lake, New Rockford, Lakota, 
Mcville, Aneta, Tolna, Cooperstown, Finley, Hope, Mayville, 
Hillsboro, Hatton, Portland, and Fargo
1147 AM CST Fri Jan 18 2019

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Temperatures have warmed early this afternoon allowing the
advisory to expire.

$$

MNZ001-004-005-007-008-013>015-NDZ007-008-016-027-054-191800-
/O.EXT.KFGF.WC.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-190119T1800Z/
West Polk-Kittson-Roseau-West Marshall-East Marshall-Pennington-
Red Lake-East Polk-Cavalier-Pembina-Eastern Walsh County-
Grand Forks-Western Walsh County-
Including the cities of Crookston, East Grand Forks, Hallock, 
Karlstad, Lancaster, Roseau, Warroad, Greenbush, Warren, Stephen,
Argyle, Newfolden, Middle River, Grygla, Thief River Falls, 
Red Lake Falls, Fosston, Fertile, McIntosh, Erskine, Langdon, 
Cavalier, Walhalla, Drayton, Pembina, Neche, St. Thomas, Grafton,
Park River, Grand Forks, Edinburg, Adams, and Lankin
1147 AM CST Fri Jan 18 2019

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills. Wind chills 25 to 35 below zero. 

* WHERE...Far northeastern North Dakota and northwestern 
  Minnesota. 

* WHEN...Until noon CST Saturday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The dangerously cold wind chills could 
  cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

Lee/JK
431 
WWUS43 KFGF 182044
WSWFGF

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
244 PM CST Fri Jan 18 2019

MNZ002-003-006-009-016-017-022>024-027>032-040-NDZ006-014-015-024-
026-028>030-038-039-049-052-053-191800-
/O.EXB.KFGF.WC.Y.0004.190119T0200Z-190119T1800Z/
Norman-Clay-Lake Of The Woods-North Beltrami-North Clearwater-
South Beltrami-Mahnomen-South Clearwater-Hubbard-West Becker-
East Becker-Wilkin-West Otter Tail-East Otter Tail-Wadena-Grant-
Towner-Benson-Ramsey-Eddy-Nelson-Griggs-Steele-Traill-Barnes-Cass-
Ransom-Sargent-Richland-
Including the cities of Ada, Twin Valley, Halstad, Moorhead, 
Baudette, Red Lake, Redby, Ponemah, Bagley, Clearbrook, Bemidji, 
Mahnomen, Naytahwaush, Waubun, Alida, Ebro, Lake Itasca, 
Long Lost Lake, Lower Rice Lake, Roy Lake, Upper Rice Lake, 
Park Rapids, Detroit Lakes, Wolf Lake, Breckenridge, 
Fergus Falls, Perham, New York Mills, Parkers Prairie, Henning, 
Battle Lake, Wadena, Menahga, Elbow Lake, Hoffman, Ashby, Herman,
Barrett, Cando, Fort Totten, Maddock, Leeds, Minnewaukan, 
Devils Lake, New Rockford, Lakota, Mcville, Aneta, Tolna, 
Cooperstown, Finley, Hope, Mayville, Hillsboro, Hatton, Portland,
Valley City, Fargo, Lisbon, Enderlin, Gwinner, Milnor, Forman, 
Rutland, and Wahpeton
244 PM CST Fri Jan 18 2019

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON
CST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chill values of 30 to 35 below zero with 
  light winds.

* WHERE...Portions of northwestern Minnesota and eastern North 
  Dakota.

* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to noon CST Saturday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The dangerously cold wind chills could 
  cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

MNZ001-004-005-007-008-013>015-NDZ007-008-016-027-054-191800-
/O.CON.KFGF.WC.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-190119T1800Z/
West Polk-Kittson-Roseau-West Marshall-East Marshall-Pennington-
Red Lake-East Polk-Cavalier-Pembina-Eastern Walsh County-
Grand Forks-Western Walsh County-
Including the cities of Crookston, East Grand Forks, Hallock, 
Karlstad, Lancaster, Roseau, Warroad, Greenbush, Warren, Stephen,
Argyle, Newfolden, Middle River, Grygla, Thief River Falls, 
Red Lake Falls, Fosston, Fertile, McIntosh, Erskine, Langdon, 
Cavalier, Walhalla, Drayton, Pembina, Neche, St. Thomas, Grafton,
Park River, Grand Forks, Edinburg, Adams, and Lankin
244 PM CST Fri Jan 18 2019

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

* WHAT...Very cold wind chill values of 30 to 40 below zero with
  light winds.

* WHERE...Far northeastern North Dakota and northwestern 
  Minnesota.

* WHEN...Until noon CST Saturday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The dangerously cold wind chills could 
  cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

Lee
524 
WWUS43 KFGF 190221
WSWFGF

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
821 PM CST Fri Jan 18 2019

MNZ001-004-005-007-008-013>015-NDZ007-008-016-027-054-191800-
/O.CON.KFGF.WC.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-190119T1800Z/
West Polk-Kittson-Roseau-West Marshall-East Marshall-Pennington-
Red Lake-East Polk-Cavalier-Pembina-Eastern Walsh County-
Grand Forks-Western Walsh County-
Including the cities of Crookston, East Grand Forks, Hallock, 
Karlstad, Lancaster, Roseau, Warroad, Greenbush, Warren, Stephen,
Argyle, Newfolden, Middle River, Grygla, Thief River Falls, 
Red Lake Falls, Fosston, Fertile, McIntosh, Erskine, Langdon, 
Cavalier, Walhalla, Drayton, Pembina, Neche, St. Thomas, Grafton,
Park River, Grand Forks, Edinburg, Adams, and Lankin
821 PM CST Fri Jan 18 2019

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

* WHAT...Very cold wind chill values of 25 to 40 below zero with 
  light winds.

* WHERE...Far northeastern North Dakota and northwestern 
  Minnesota.

* WHEN...Until noon CST Saturday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The dangerously cold wind chills could 
  cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

MNZ002-003-006-009-016-017-022>024-027>032-040-NDZ006-014-015-024-
026-028>030-038-039-049-052-053-191800-
/O.CON.KFGF.WC.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-190119T1800Z/
Norman-Clay-Lake Of The Woods-North Beltrami-North Clearwater-
South Beltrami-Mahnomen-South Clearwater-Hubbard-West Becker-
East Becker-Wilkin-West Otter Tail-East Otter Tail-Wadena-Grant-
Towner-Benson-Ramsey-Eddy-Nelson-Griggs-Steele-Traill-Barnes-Cass-
Ransom-Sargent-Richland-
Including the cities of Ada, Twin Valley, Halstad, Moorhead, 
Baudette, Red Lake, Redby, Ponemah, Bagley, Clearbrook, Bemidji, 
Mahnomen, Naytahwaush, Waubun, Alida, Ebro, Lake Itasca, 
Long Lost Lake, Lower Rice Lake, Roy Lake, Upper Rice Lake, 
Park Rapids, Detroit Lakes, Wolf Lake, Breckenridge, 
Fergus Falls, Perham, New York Mills, Parkers Prairie, Henning, 
Battle Lake, Wadena, Menahga, Elbow Lake, Hoffman, Ashby, Herman,
Barrett, Cando, Fort Totten, Maddock, Leeds, Minnewaukan, 
Devils Lake, New Rockford, Lakota, Mcville, Aneta, Tolna, 
Cooperstown, Finley, Hope, Mayville, Hillsboro, Hatton, Portland,
Valley City, Fargo, Lisbon, Enderlin, Gwinner, Milnor, Forman, 
Rutland, and Wahpeton
821 PM CST Fri Jan 18 2019

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

* WHAT...Very cold wind chill values of 25 to 35 below zero with 
  light winds.

* WHERE...Portions of northwestern Minnesota and eastern North 
  Dakota.

* WHEN...Until noon CST Saturday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The dangerously cold wind chills could 
  cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
468 
WWUS43 KFGF 190852
WSWFGF

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
252 AM CST Sat Jan 19 2019

MNZ001-004-005-007-008-013>015-NDZ007-008-016-027-054-191800-
/O.CON.KFGF.WC.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-190119T1800Z/
West Polk-Kittson-Roseau-West Marshall-East Marshall-Pennington-
Red Lake-East Polk-Cavalier-Pembina-Eastern Walsh County-
Grand Forks-Western Walsh County-
Including the cities of Crookston, East Grand Forks, Hallock, 
Karlstad, Lancaster, Roseau, Warroad, Greenbush, Warren, Stephen,
Argyle, Newfolden, Middle River, Grygla, Thief River Falls, 
Red Lake Falls, Fosston, Fertile, McIntosh, Erskine, Langdon, 
Cavalier, Walhalla, Drayton, Pembina, Neche, St. Thomas, Grafton,
Park River, Grand Forks, Edinburg, Adams, and Lankin
252 AM CST Sat Jan 19 2019

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

* WHAT...Wind chill values of 25 below to 40 below zero.

* WHERE...Northeast North Dakota and northwest Minnesota.

* WHEN...Until noon CST today.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

MNZ002-003-006-009-016-017-022>024-027>032-040-NDZ006-014-015-024-
026-028>030-038-039-049-052-053-191800-
/O.CON.KFGF.WC.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-190119T1800Z/
Norman-Clay-Lake Of The Woods-North Beltrami-North Clearwater-
South Beltrami-Mahnomen-South Clearwater-Hubbard-West Becker-
East Becker-Wilkin-West Otter Tail-East Otter Tail-Wadena-Grant-
Towner-Benson-Ramsey-Eddy-Nelson-Griggs-Steele-Traill-Barnes-Cass-
Ransom-Sargent-Richland-
Including the cities of Ada, Twin Valley, Halstad, Moorhead, 
Baudette, Red Lake, Redby, Ponemah, Bagley, Clearbrook, Bemidji, 
Mahnomen, Naytahwaush, Waubun, Alida, Ebro, Lake Itasca, 
Long Lost Lake, Lower Rice Lake, Roy Lake, Upper Rice Lake, 
Park Rapids, Detroit Lakes, Wolf Lake, Breckenridge, 
Fergus Falls, Perham, New York Mills, Parkers Prairie, Henning, 
Battle Lake, Wadena, Menahga, Elbow Lake, Hoffman, Ashby, Herman,
Barrett, Cando, Fort Totten, Maddock, Leeds, Minnewaukan, 
Devils Lake, New Rockford, Lakota, Mcville, Aneta, Tolna, 
Cooperstown, Finley, Hope, Mayville, Hillsboro, Hatton, Portland,
Valley City, Fargo, Lisbon, Enderlin, Gwinner, Milnor, Forman, 
Rutland, and Wahpeton
252 AM CST Sat Jan 19 2019

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

* WHAT...Wind chill values of 25 below to 35 below zero.

* WHERE...The Devils Lake area, the Baudette to Bemidji corridor
  and areas south of highway 2.

* WHEN...Until noon CST Saturday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
529 
WWUS43 KFGF 191749
WSWFGF

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
1149 AM CST Sat Jan 19 2019

MNZ001-004-005-007-008-013>015-NDZ007-008-016-027-054-191900-
/O.EXP.KFGF.WC.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-190119T1800Z/
West Polk-Kittson-Roseau-West Marshall-East Marshall-Pennington-
Red Lake-East Polk-Cavalier-Pembina-Eastern Walsh County-
Grand Forks-Western Walsh County-
Including the cities of Crookston, East Grand Forks, Hallock, 
Karlstad, Lancaster, Roseau, Warroad, Greenbush, Warren, Stephen,
Argyle, Newfolden, Middle River, Grygla, Thief River Falls, 
Red Lake Falls, Fosston, Fertile, McIntosh, Erskine, Langdon, 
Cavalier, Walhalla, Drayton, Pembina, Neche, St. Thomas, Grafton,
Park River, Grand Forks, Edinburg, Adams, and Lankin
1149 AM CST Sat Jan 19 2019

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT NOON CST TODAY...

Temperatures have warmed slightly and winds diminished, therefore
the wind chill threat has diminished for the day.

$$

MNZ002-003-006-009-016-017-022>024-027>032-040-NDZ006-014-015-024-
026-028>030-038-039-049-052-053-191900-
/O.EXP.KFGF.WC.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-190119T1800Z/
Norman-Clay-Lake Of The Woods-North Beltrami-North Clearwater-
South Beltrami-Mahnomen-South Clearwater-Hubbard-West Becker-
East Becker-Wilkin-West Otter Tail-East Otter Tail-Wadena-Grant-
Towner-Benson-Ramsey-Eddy-Nelson-Griggs-Steele-Traill-Barnes-Cass-
Ransom-Sargent-Richland-
Including the cities of Ada, Twin Valley, Halstad, Moorhead, 
Baudette, Red Lake, Redby, Ponemah, Bagley, Clearbrook, Bemidji, 
Mahnomen, Naytahwaush, Waubun, Alida, Ebro, Lake Itasca, 
Long Lost Lake, Lower Rice Lake, Roy Lake, Upper Rice Lake, 
Park Rapids, Detroit Lakes, Wolf Lake, Breckenridge, 
Fergus Falls, Perham, New York Mills, Parkers Prairie, Henning, 
Battle Lake, Wadena, Menahga, Elbow Lake, Hoffman, Ashby, Herman,
Barrett, Cando, Fort Totten, Maddock, Leeds, Minnewaukan, 
Devils Lake, New Rockford, Lakota, Mcville, Aneta, Tolna, 
Cooperstown, Finley, Hope, Mayville, Hillsboro, Hatton, Portland,
Valley City, Fargo, Lisbon, Enderlin, Gwinner, Milnor, Forman, 
Rutland, and Wahpeton
1149 AM CST Sat Jan 19 2019

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT NOON CST TODAY...

Temperatures have warmed slightly and winds diminished, therefore
the wind chill threat has diminished for the day.

$$
Gust

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this wind chill advisory 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 wind chill advisory went out at Jan 16, 11:18 PM CST, 4 hours 18 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Jan 16, 11:18 PM CST, 4 hours 18 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
1118 PM CST Wed Jan 16 2019

.UPDATE...
Issued at 1010 PM CST Wed Jan 16 2019

Flurries have moved in to Devils Lake Basin, while sky cover has
been filling int north of Hwy 2 across our CWA. This is matches
trends from previous update, so no major changes necessary at this
time.

UPDATE Issued at 647 PM CST Wed Jan 16 2019

Area of flurries have nosed into the western part of the Devils
Lake Basin a little quicker than previously expected, but isn't
making much progress eastward. I made adjustments to timing of
flurries/slight chance PoPs and sky cover, otherwise forecast
appears to be on track. Late RAP not showing as much of a low
level saturated layer (beyond stratus potential) and appears much
colder lower confidence in fog or freezing drizzle. Still can't
rule it out, but held off on introducing to weather grids for now.
Will need to monitor.

&&

.SHORT TERM...(This evening through Thursday)
Issued at 222 PM CST Wed Jan 16 2019

High pressure currently over the area slides east tonight before
a cold front moves through from the northwest on Thursday. Aloft,
a couple of small shortwave troughs embedded within the
northwesterly upper flow moves across the region. This will allow
some low level moisture return mostly in the form of a stratus
deck into the area from the west and south. Energy aloft
associated with the shortwaves, slight low level WAA, and the
surface cold front may be enough to squeeze out some areas of
fog/mist, freezing drizzle, and/or light snow tonight into
Thursday morning. There is still some question on fog/mist and
freezing drizzle potential given weak forcing and cold
temperatures near -10 C, although looking upstream into western
North Dakota there has been enough freezing drizzle to create some
scattered icy spots according to the NDDOT. Areas that have
better chances of seeing fog/mist or freezing drizzle reside in
southeastern North Dakota.

As the cold front moves through on Thursday, another cold push
moves into the region along with some breezy northerly winds,
although much less in magnitude compared to Tuesday's wind. This
will set up reinforcing colder air going into the weekend.

.LONG TERM...(Thursday night through Wednesday)
Issued at 222 PM CST Wed Jan 16 2019

Friday through Sunday...More frigid air as there is good agreement
between the models on a 1040ish mb high pressure center building
into the area. Shortwave passing by to the south Friday will bring
snow to SD, have some low POPs in the south to blend with neighbors
but think the high will win out and not much snow for our area.
Arctic air in place will keep temps cold with highs not much or at
all above zero through the weekend. Lows will be in the teens to 20s
below and with winds picking up on Saturday night as the surface
high begins to move east, wind chills will be well within advisory
criteria, if not colder.

Monday through Wednesday...Quote, unquote, "warmer" air begins to
push back into the Northern Plains beginning Sunday night. Some
light snow chances will come back into the CWA with the arrival more
mild temperatures, although there is still a lot of variation
between the models on exact timing of various weak shortwaves. There
is some agreement on another cold front for Monday night/Tuesday,
but not on the strength of the surge. Will continue to keep things
pretty close to the blended solution, with periodic 20-30 POPs and
temps around to slightly below seasonal averages.

&&

.AVIATION...(For the 06Z TAFS through 06Z Thursday night)
Issued at 1117 PM CST Wed Jan 16 2019

Flurries/very light snow and 3500-4000 FT AGL CIGs at DVL are
spreading east along/north of Highway 2 and will eventually impact
KGFK and KTVF. eventually MVFR CIGs are still expected to
overspread all terminals with lowest CIGs 1500 FT AGL 10-15Z (most
likely at KDVL). I still can't rule out patchy fog during the
10-15Z period, but confidence is still low enough to keep out of
TAFs. VFR should return with clearing conditions by the late
afternoon/evening. Winds will remain light through Friday morning,
with northerly winds 10-11kt possible by the afternoon as a cold
front moves through the region.

&&

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

UPDATE...DJR
SHORT TERM...CJ
LONG TERM...JR
AVIATION...DJR
Hazardous weather outlook, Jan 16, 9:30 AM CST, 18 hours 6 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
930 AM CST Wed Jan 16 2019

MNZ001>009-013>017-022>024-027>032-040-NDZ006>008-014>016-024-
026>030-038-039-049-052>054-171530-
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-
930 AM CST Wed Jan 16 2019

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

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

Areas of fog, freezing drizzle, or snow flurries may be possible
tonight, although no hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday

Wind Chill Advisories may be needed overnight for Thursday,
Friday, and Saturday nights for much of eastern North Dakota and
northwest and west central Minnesota. Expect wind chills of 25 to
40 below.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not anticipated.

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.