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High Wind Warning 2, NWS Bismarck, ND

February 1, 20207 counties in North Dakota

NWS Bismarck, ND issued this high wind warning at Feb 1, 2020, 1:28 PM CST for 7 counties in North Dakota. It took effect at Feb 1, 2020, 10:00 PM CST. It was in force for 8 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Feb 1, 2020, 1:28 PM CST (19:28 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 1, 2020, 10:00 PM CST
Expired
Feb 2, 2020, 5:52 AM CST
In force
8 hr
Issued by
NWS Bismarck, ND

Counties Bottineau County, ND, Burke County, ND, McHenry County, ND, Mountrail County, ND, Pierce County, ND, Renville County, ND, Rolette County, ND

The radar

The Minot AFB radar (KMBX), 25 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 19:29 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 12:00Z, 7.5 hours before the alert went out and 199 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 12:00Z on 2020-02-01Temperature 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 12:00Z on 2020-02-01The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 295 square meters per square second.1939587897117Sfc1 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
1742 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
80 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
295 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
446 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

496 
WWUS73 KBIS 011928
NPWBIS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
128 PM CST Sat Feb 1 2020

NDZ002>005-010>013-020330-
/O.NEW.KBIS.HW.W.0002.200202T0400Z-200202T1500Z/
Burke-Renville-Bottineau-Rolette-Mountrail-Ward-McHenry-Pierce-
Including the cities of Bowbells, Powers Lake, Lignite, Columbus,
Portal, Mohall, Glenburn, Sherwood, Bottineau, Rolla, Dunseith, 
Rolette, Shell Valley, St. John, New Town, Stanley, Parshall, 
Minot, Velva, Towner, Drake, and Rugby
128 PM CST Sat Feb 1 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM
CST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected.

* WHERE...Burke, Renville, Bottineau, Rolette, Mountrail, Ward,
  McHenry and Pierce Counties.

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 9 AM CST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and
  cause power outages. Travel will be difficult especially for
  high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown
around or damaged by the wind.

&&

$$

NDZ001-009-020330-
/O.NEW.KBIS.WI.Y.0005.200202T0400Z-200202T1200Z/
Divide-Williams-
Including the cities of Crosby and Williston
128 PM CST Sat Feb 1 2020

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM CST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Divide and Williams Counties.

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 6 AM CST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. A few
  power outages are possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

NDZ021>023-025-020330-
/O.NEW.KBIS.WI.Y.0005.200202T0400Z-200202T1500Z/
McLean-Sheridan-Wells-Foster-
Including the cities of Garrison, Washburn, Underwood, Wilton, 
Turtle Lake, Mcclusky, Goodrich, Harvey, Fessenden, 
and Carrington
128 PM CST Sat Feb 1 2020

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM CST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...McLean, Sheridan, Wells and Foster Counties.

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 9 AM CST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. A 
  few power outages are possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

NDZ031>033-040-041-043-044-020000-
/O.CON.KBIS.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-200202T0000Z/
Golden Valley-Billings-Stark-Slope-Hettinger-Bowman-Adams-
Including the cities of Beach, Medora, Dickinson, Marmarth, Mott,
New England, Bowman, and Hettinger
1228 PM MST Sat Feb 1 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* WHERE...Golden Valley, Billings, Stark, Slope, Hettinger, 
  Bowman and Adams Counties.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM MST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. A 
  few power outages are possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

KS
3 follow-up statements
943 
WWUS73 KBIS 012341
NPWBIS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
541 PM CST Sat Feb 1 2020

NDZ031>033-040-041-043-044-020045-
/O.EXP.KBIS.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-200202T0000Z/
Golden Valley-Billings-Stark-Slope-Hettinger-Bowman-Adams-
Including the cities of Beach, Medora, Dickinson, Marmarth, Mott,
New England, Bowman, and Hettinger
441 PM MST Sat Feb 1 2020

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 5 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON...

It will remain breezy across southwest North Dakota this evening.
But sustained winds are expected to remain below 30 mph, and gusts
below 45 mph. Therefore the Wind Advisory will be allowed to
expire.

$$

NDZ002>005-010>013-020745-
/O.CON.KBIS.HW.W.0002.200202T0400Z-200202T1500Z/
Burke-Renville-Bottineau-Rolette-Mountrail-Ward-McHenry-Pierce-
Including the cities of Bowbells, Powers Lake, Lignite, Columbus,
Portal, Mohall, Glenburn, Sherwood, Bottineau, Rolla, Dunseith, 
Rolette, Shell Valley, St. John, New Town, Stanley, Parshall, 
Minot, Velva, Towner, Drake, and Rugby
541 PM CST Sat Feb 1 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO
9 AM CST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected.

* WHERE...Burke, Renville, Bottineau, Rolette, Mountrail, Ward,
  McHenry and Pierce Counties.

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 9 AM CST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property 
  and cause power outages. Travel will be difficult especially 
  for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown
around or damaged by the wind.

&&

$$

NDZ017-020745-
/O.EXB.KBIS.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-200202T1200Z/
McKenzie-
Including the city of Watford City
541 PM CST Sat Feb 1 2020 /441 PM MST Sat Feb 1 2020/

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST /5 AM MST/ SUNDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...McKenzie County.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM CST /5 AM MST/ Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

NDZ001-009-020745-
/O.EXT.KBIS.WI.Y.0005.200201T2341Z-200202T1200Z/
Divide-Williams-
Including the cities of Crosby and Williston
541 PM CST Sat Feb 1 2020

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Divide and Williams Counties.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

NDZ021>023-025-020745-
/O.CON.KBIS.WI.Y.0005.200202T0400Z-200202T1500Z/
McLean-Sheridan-Wells-Foster-
Including the cities of Garrison, Washburn, Underwood, Wilton, 
Turtle Lake, Mcclusky, Goodrich, Harvey, Fessenden, 
and Carrington
541 PM CST Sat Feb 1 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO
9 AM CST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Sheridan, Foster, McLean and Wells Counties.

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 9 AM CST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

Hollan
883 
WWUS73 KBIS 020336
NPWBIS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
936 PM CST Sat Feb 1 2020

NDZ002>005-010>013-021145-
/O.CON.KBIS.HW.W.0002.200202T0400Z-200202T1500Z/
Burke-Renville-Bottineau-Rolette-Mountrail-Ward-McHenry-Pierce-
Including the cities of Bowbells, Powers Lake, Lignite, Columbus,
Portal, Mohall, Glenburn, Sherwood, Bottineau, Rolla, Dunseith, 
Rolette, Shell Valley, St. John, New Town, Stanley, Parshall, 
Minot, Velva, Towner, Drake, and Rugby
936 PM CST Sat Feb 1 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected.

* WHERE...Portions of north central and northwest North Dakota.

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 9 AM CST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property 
  and cause power outages. Travel will be difficult especially 
  for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown
around or damaged by the wind.

&&

$$

NDZ001-009-021145-
/O.CON.KBIS.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-200202T1200Z/
Divide-Williams-
Including the cities of Crosby and Williston
936 PM CST Sat Feb 1 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Divide and Williams Counties.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

NDZ017-021145-
/O.CON.KBIS.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-200202T1200Z/
McKenzie-
Including the city of Watford City
936 PM CST Sat Feb 1 2020 /836 PM MST Sat Feb 1 2020/

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST /5 AM MST/
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...McKenzie County.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM CST /5 AM MST/ Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

NDZ021>023-025-021145-
/O.CON.KBIS.WI.Y.0005.200202T0400Z-200202T1500Z/
McLean-Sheridan-Wells-Foster-
Including the cities of Garrison, Washburn, Underwood, Wilton, 
Turtle Lake, Mcclusky, Goodrich, Harvey, Fessenden, 
and Carrington
936 PM CST Sat Feb 1 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...McLean, Sheridan, Wells and Foster Counties.

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 9 AM CST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

Hollan
019 
WWUS73 KBIS 021152
NPWBIS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
552 AM CST Sun Feb 2 2020

NDZ003>005-011>013-021500-
/O.CAN.KBIS.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-200202T1500Z/
/O.EXA.KBIS.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-200202T1500Z/
Renville-Bottineau-Rolette-Ward-McHenry-Pierce-
Including the cities of Mohall, Glenburn, Sherwood, Bottineau, 
Rolla, Dunseith, Rolette, Shell Valley, St. John, Minot, Velva, 
Towner, Drake, and Rugby
552 AM CST Sun Feb 2 2020

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST THIS MORNING...
...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* WHERE...North central North Dakota.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM CST this morning.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

NDZ002-010-021300-
/O.CAN.KBIS.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-200202T1500Z/
Burke-Mountrail-
Including the cities of Bowbells, Powers Lake, Lignite, Columbus,
Portal, New Town, Stanley, and Parshall
552 AM CST Sun Feb 2 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

Winds will continue to slowly diminish through the morning hours.

$$

NDZ001-009-021300-
/O.CAN.KBIS.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-200202T1200Z/
Divide-Williams-
Including the cities of Crosby and Williston
552 AM CST Sun Feb 2 2020

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Winds will continue to slowly diminish through the morning hours.

$$

NDZ021-021300-
/O.CAN.KBIS.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-200202T1500Z/
McLean-
Including the cities of Garrison, Washburn, Underwood, Wilton, 
and Turtle Lake
552 AM CST Sun Feb 2 2020

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Winds will continue to slowly diminish through the morning hours.

$$

NDZ017-021300-
/O.CAN.KBIS.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-200202T1200Z/
McKenzie-
Including the city of Watford City
552 AM CST Sun Feb 2 2020 /452 AM MST Sun Feb 2 2020/

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Winds will continue to slowly diminish through the morning hours.

$$

NDZ022-023-025-021500-
/O.CON.KBIS.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-200202T1500Z/
Sheridan-Wells-Foster-
Including the cities of Mcclusky, Goodrich, Harvey, Fessenden, 
and Carrington
552 AM CST Sun Feb 2 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* WHERE...Sheridan, Wells and Foster Counties.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM CST this morning.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Feb 1, 2:49 AM CSTWind AdvisoryBISAdams, Billings, Bowman, Golden Valley, Hettinger, McKenzie and 2 more27 hr
Feb 1, 1:28 PM CSTWind AdvisoryBISBottineau, Divide, Foster, McHenry, Pierce, Renville and 4 more21 hr

Nearby

High Wind Warnings in North Dakota, 2020Every high wind warning in 2020

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.