Tornado Warning 5, NWS Bismarck, ND

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WWUS53 KBIS 300133
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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
833 PM CDT Mon Jun 29 2020

NDC053-061-300145-
/O.CON.KBIS.TO.W.0005.000000T0000Z-200630T0145Z/
McKenzie ND-Mountrail ND-
833 PM CDT Mon Jun 29 2020

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 845 PM CDT FOR EASTERN
MCKENZIE AND SOUTHERN MOUNTRAIL COUNTIES...

At 833 PM CDT, a severe squall line capable of producing both
tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage was located near
New Town, or 22 miles south of Stanley, moving northeast at 35 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without 
         shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage 
         to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur.  Tree damage is 
         likely.

These dangerous storms will be near...
  Belden around 850 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Parshall Bay Recreation Area.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

This cluster of thunderstorms is capable of producing tornadoes and
widespread significant wind damage. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest
floor of a building.

&&

LAT...LON 4819 10220 4800 10200 4784 10231 4785 10238
      4784 10238 4784 10241 4794 10269 4822 10266
TIME...MOT...LOC 0133Z 217DEG 28KT 4799 10242 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...1.00IN

$$

EDWARDS

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
724 PM CDT Mon Jun 29 2020

.UPDATE...
Issued at 724 PM CDT Mon Jun 29 2020

Changes with this update were focused on updating hourly PoPs with
weighting toward time-lagged HRRR guidance, which appears to be
capturing observational trends well through 00 UTC. Convection is
expanding over western ND and will eventually shift into the
central parts of the state overnight. Otherwise, we will let the
Heat Advisory continue for now, but expect to let it expire at 01
UTC.

MESOSCALE DISCUSSION...Issued at 545 PM CDT Mon Jun 29 2020

Severe thunderstorm potential is rapidly increasing in western ND,
with an attendant risk of very large hail and tornadoes.

As of 2230 UTC, convective initiation is ongoing in the vicinity
of a warm frontal zone from Glendive toward Dickinson. That warm
frontal zone is lifting northward, with surface pressure falls and
low-level warm air advection per surface observations centered on
McKenzie and Dunn Counties late this afternoon. Billow clouds over
northwestern ND in visible satellite imagery provide evidence of
enhanced low-level SRH shown in RAP-based objective analyses, with
0-1-km SRH around 150 m2/s2 along and north of the warm front. The
thermodynamic environment is characterized by MLCAPE of 2000-3000
J/kg, though initial cells may be in an air mass characterized by
MLLCL heights close to 1500 m AGL. Right-moving supercell motion
vectors toward the north-northeast around 25 kt will eventually
take the initial storms, including the supercell in eastern MT,
into McKenzie and Williams Counties through 01 UTC, where MLLCL
heights are lower, while the partially-sheltered boundary layer is
still supportive of enhanced low-level shear in support of a risk
of tornadoes. Very large hail will also be an enhanced risk with
any sustained mesocyclones given steep midlevel lapse rates and
deep-layer shear on the order of 40 kt. Further south, along and
south of I-94 in southwestern ND, agitated cumulus and attempts at
convective initiation marked by orphan anvils are continuing, and
may result in an increasing severe-storm risk by 00 UTC, as well.
This may be further aided by confluence in the wind fields which
has recently been noted in the warm sector in southwestern ND, as
noted by southwest surface winds at Buffalo, SD, and southeast
winds at Hettinger, ND.

&&

.SHORT TERM...(This evening through Tuesday)
Issued at 308 PM CDT Mon Jun 29 2020

Multiple hazards are in effect, the Heat Advisory to cover the
oppressive heat and humidity, and a Flash Flood watch has been
issued for portions of western and north central ND for the
potential for flash flooding this evening through tomorrow
evening.

Currently, surface low pressure was situated over northwest South
Dakota with strong moisture convergence in southwest ND into east
central MT. An area of mid to high level moisture is streaming
into the south central this afternoon, and limiting our heating
potential for the Heat Advisory. Do expect we might see some
thinning of the clouds along the western fringes, plus we have
been as high as 98 degrees for a heat index at Bismarck. We may be
able to let go a little early, but will let it ride for the time
being.

Late this afternoon or early this evening still looks favorable
for thunderstorm initiation in western ND. Although we are not
quite as unstable as yesterday and there may be a larger area of
convective inhibition to overcome, there are still some areas of
strong pressure falls situated over west central ND, along with a
few areas of less CIN over southwest ND and parts of the far
northwest. The CAMs have been pretty consistent all day in
developing a N-S line of convection in western ND. The latest
CAMs may be a little farther west, and a bit later. But
nonetheless, there is a larger area of deep layer shear available
to storms that develop along the frontal zone. There is some
indication that the northern portion of the line may grow upscale
and race eastward into the north central. This was moreso on the
earlier iterations, but there is still some indication that this
could occur. Also, there is also a lot of directional shear over
west central ND, so any storms that fire along the boundary, could
become supercellular with the potential for tornadoes. Very large
hail would also be a possibility. So needless to day, all threats
will be in play today. In addition, areas of very heavy rain will
be possible with any storms that develop. CIPS analogs are pegged
at either the 99.5th percentile, or the Max of all models across
the far northern tier counties through Tuesday evening. WPC has
the northwest and north central within either a marginal or slight
risk of flooding this evening through Tuesday. We decided to
highlight this entire area with one watch through Tuesday evening.

Convection may also continue into the late evening and early
overnight hours, so some areas could see a couple rounds of heavy
rain tonight, and this does not take into account Tuesday and
Tuesday evening.

On Tuesday, the treat for severe weather shifts into central and
eastern North Dakota. Again, very warm and unstable will
atmosphere will remain along and east of wherever the surface
boundary ends up after tonights convection.

.LONG TERM...(Tuesday night through Monday)
Issued at 308 PM CDT Mon Jun 29 2020

We remains warm through the extended period. The main forecast issue
will be timing and placement issues with occasional thunderstorm
chances.

Except for Wednesday, which is a little cooler, Daytime highs
through the extended period will be in the 80s north to 90s south.

It still looks like a bit of a break from severe weather Wednesday
and Thursday with some drier air pushing into the forecast area.
However, we will remain situated along the southern periphery of the
westerlies so you can't rule out a thunderstorm any day. Currently
our given model blend is showing mainly slight chances of
thunderstorms Wednesday daytime through Friday daytime, with chance
pops Friday night and through the weekend. This seems reasonable
and will stick close to our guidance.

&&

.AVIATION...(For the 00Z TAFS through 00Z Tuesday evening)
Issued at 724 PM CDT Mon Jun 29 2020

Thunderstorms initially over western ND at 00 UTC will gradually
shift north and eastward with local IFR conditions along with a
risk of large hail and damaging winds tonight. Initially KXWA and
KDIK will be at the greatest risk of this activity, but eventually
KMOT and KBIS will likely be impacted overnight. Additional
showers and thunderstorms are likely Tuesday. Finally, areas of
stratus and fog are possible late tonight and Tuesday morning, but
the 00 TAFs did not emphasize that given uncertainty in the
timing and location of its development.

&&

.BIS WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
Flash Flood Watch through late Tuesday night for NDZ001>004-
009>012-017>019-021-031-032.

Heat Advisory until 8 PM CDT /7 PM MDT/ this evening for
NDZ011>013-019>023-025-034>037-042-045>048-050-051.

&&

UPDATE...CJS
SHORT TERM...TWH
LONG TERM...TWH
AVIATION...CJS

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
612 PM CDT Mon Jun 29 2020

NDZ001>004-009>012-017>019-021-031-032-302315-
Divide-Burke-Renville-Bottineau-Williams-Mountrail-Ward-McHenry-
McKenzie-Dunn-Mercer-McLean-Golden Valley-Billings-
612 PM CDT Mon Jun 29 2020 /512 PM MDT Mon Jun 29 2020/

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of north central
North Dakota, northwest North Dakota, south central North Dakota,
and southwest North Dakota.

.DAY ONE...Tonight

Severe thunderstorms are likely in western and north central
North Dakota through tonight. Potential hazards include very large
hail up to tennis ball size, damaging wind gusts to 70 mph, and
tornadoes.

A Flash Flood Watch is in effect for west central, northwest, and
north central North Dakota through late Tuesday night. Details can
be found at weather.gov/bis.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday

A few severe thunderstorms are possible in western and central
North Dakota again on Tuesday, but the main risk will be along and
east of Highway 83 in the central part of the state.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters will be needed through tonight.

NDZ005-013-020-022-023-025-034>037-042-045>048-050-051-302315-
Rolette-Pierce-Oliver-Sheridan-Wells-Foster-Morton-Burleigh-
Kidder-Stutsman-Grant-Sioux-Emmons-Logan-La Moure-McIntosh-Dickey-
612 PM CDT Mon Jun 29 2020 /512 PM MDT Mon Jun 29 2020/

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of north central
North Dakota, south central North Dakota, and southeast North
Dakota.

.DAY ONE...Tonight

There is a chance of thunderstorms tonight across central North
Dakota. A few storms may be severe, with the main threat across
central North Dakota being damaging winds up to 70 mph. Large hail
up to the size of balls is also possible.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday

A few severe thunderstorms are possible in western and central
North Dakota again on Tuesday, but the main risk will be along and
east of Highway 83 in the central part of the state.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters may be needed tonight and Tuesday.

NDZ033-040-041-043-044-302315-
Stark-Slope-Hettinger-Bowman-Adams-
512 PM MDT Mon Jun 29 2020

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of southwest North
Dakota.

.DAY ONE...Tonight

Severe thunderstorms are likely in western and north central
North Dakota through tonight. Potential hazards include very large
hail up to tennis ball size, damaging wind gusts to 70 mph, and
tornadoes.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday

Chances for thunderstorms Tuesday through Wednesday and some
could be severe and with heavy rain, but there remains uncertainty
in the timing and location of the greatest risks.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters will likely be needed through tonight.

CJS

PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
737 PM CDT MON JUN 29 2020

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

0720 PM     HAIL             6 WNW FAIRFIELD         47.22N 103.34W
06/29/2020  E0.88 INCH       BILLINGS           ND   TRAINED SPOTTER

&&

PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
747 PM CDT MON JUN 29 2020

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

0732 PM     TSTM WND GST     8 NW OAKDALE            47.56N 102.99W
06/29/2020  M62 MPH          DUNN               ND   MESONET

            NDAWN STATION 9NW MEDICINE HOLE.

&&

MJ

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
707 PM MDT Mon Jun 29 2020

NDZ033-040-041-044-300200-
Hettinger ND-Stark ND-Adams ND-Slope ND-
707 PM MDT Mon Jun 29 2020

...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR WESTERN HETTINGER...EASTERN
SLOPE...CENTRAL STARK AND WESTERN ADAMS COUNTIES UNTIL 800 PM MDT...

At 707 PM MDT, strong thunderstorms were clustered near New England,
or 23 miles west of Mott, moving north at 40 mph.

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

Locations impacted include...
Dickinson, Hettinger, New England, South Heart, Gladstone, Reeder,
Regent, Taylor, Haynes, Bucyrus, Havelock, Lefor, Schefield and
Dickinson Regional Airport.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until midnight MDT for southwestern
North Dakota.

LAT...LON 4595 10297 4698 10307 4698 10253 4701 10252
      4701 10236 4595 10247
TIME...MOT...LOC 0107Z 193DEG 34KT 4649 10279

HARGROVE

PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
815 PM CDT MON JUN 29 2020

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

0716 PM     TSTM WND GST     2 N GRASSY BUTTE        47.42N 103.25W
06/29/2020  E84 MPH          MCKENZIE           ND   MESONET

            NDDOT GRASSY BUTTE STATION.

&&

MJ

PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
816 PM CDT MON JUN 29 2020

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

0813 PM     HEAVY RAIN       5 SW GRASSY BUTTE       47.34N 103.32W
06/29/2020  M1.78 INCH       MCKENZIE           ND   TRAINED SPOTTER

            TOTAL SINCE 5 PM MDT. NEARBY CREEK WAS
            BRIEFLY NEAR FULL, BUT HAS LOWERED SINCE
            THEN.

&&

JNS

PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
820 PM CDT MON JUN 29 2020

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

0812 PM     TORNADO          8 E MANDAREE            47.73N 102.50W
06/29/2020                   DUNN               ND   PUBLIC

            STATE RADIO RELAYED REPORT OF A TORNADO THAT
            SCATTERED THINGS ACROSS SOMEONES YARD AND
            WAS ON THE GROUND WHEN THEY CALLED IT IN AT
            812 PM CDT.

&&

MJ