Alert archive / North Dakota / Wind Advisories in 2020
Wind Advisory 13, NWS Grand Forks, ND
NWS Grand Forks, ND issued this wind advisory at Sep 2, 2020, 2:53 PM CDT for 17 counties in North Dakota; 13 counties in Minnesota. It took effect at Sep 2, 2020, 7:45 PM CDT. It was in force for 7 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Sep 2, 2020, 2:53 PM CDT (19:53 UTC)
- In effect from
- Sep 2, 2020, 7:45 PM CDT
- Expired
- Sep 3, 2020, 2:51 AM CDT
- In force
- 7 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Grand Forks, ND
All 30 counties
Becker County, MN, Clay County, MN, Grant County, MN, Kittson 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, 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), 9 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 19:55 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, 7.9 hours before the alert went out and 277 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.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 2401 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 61 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 70 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 191 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
389 WWUS73 KFGF 021953 NPWFGF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Grand Forks ND 253 PM CDT Wed Sep 2 2020 NDZ006-007-014-015-024-026-028-029-038-039-049-052>054-031000- /O.NEW.KFGF.WI.Y.0013.200903T0300Z-200903T1000Z/ Towner-Cavalier-Benson-Ramsey-Eddy-Nelson-Griggs-Steele-Barnes- Cass-Ransom-Sargent-Richland-Western Walsh- Including the cities of Cando, Langdon, Fort Totten, Maddock, Leeds, Minnewaukan, Devils Lake, New Rockford, Lakota, Mcville, Aneta, Tolna, Cooperstown, Finley, Hope, Valley City, Fargo, Lisbon, Enderlin, Gwinner, Milnor, Forman, Rutland, Wahpeton, Edinburg, Adams, and Lankin 253 PM CDT Wed Sep 2 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 AM CDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of northeast and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 5 AM CDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Travel could be difficult especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$
3 follow-up statements
053 WWUS73 KFGF 030006 NPWFGF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Grand Forks ND 706 PM CDT Wed Sep 2 2020 MNZ001>005-007-008-013>015-022-027-029-030-040-NDZ008-016-027-030- 031100- /O.EXB.KFGF.WI.Y.0013.200903T0600Z-200903T1100Z/ West Polk-Norman-Clay-Kittson-Roseau-West Marshall-East Marshall- Pennington-Red Lake-East Polk-Mahnomen-West Becker-Wilkin- West Otter Tail-Grant-Pembina-Eastern Walsh-Grand Forks-Traill- Including the cities of Crookston, East Grand Forks, Ada, Twin Valley, Halstad, Moorhead, Hallock, Karlstad, Lancaster, Roseau, Warroad, Greenbush, Warren, Stephen, Argyle, Newfolden, Middle River, Grygla, Thief River Falls, Red Lake Falls, Fosston, Fertile, McIntosh, Erskine, Mahnomen, Naytahwaush, Waubun, Detroit Lakes, Breckenridge, Fergus Falls, Elbow Lake, Hoffman, Ashby, Herman, Barrett, Cavalier, Walhalla, Drayton, Pembina, Neche, St. Thomas, Grafton, Park River, Grand Forks, Mayville, Hillsboro, Hatton, and Portland 706 PM CDT Wed Sep 2 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 6 AM CDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Minnesota and northeast and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 6 AM CDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Travel could be difficult especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ NDZ006-007-014-015-024-026-028-029-038-039-049-052>054-031000- /O.CON.KFGF.WI.Y.0013.200903T0300Z-200903T1000Z/ Towner-Cavalier-Benson-Ramsey-Eddy-Nelson-Griggs-Steele-Barnes- Cass-Ransom-Sargent-Richland-Western Walsh- Including the cities of Cando, Langdon, Fort Totten, Maddock, Leeds, Minnewaukan, Devils Lake, New Rockford, Lakota, Mcville, Aneta, Tolna, Cooperstown, Finley, Hope, Valley City, Fargo, Lisbon, Enderlin, Gwinner, Milnor, Forman, Rutland, Wahpeton, Edinburg, Adams, and Lankin 706 PM CDT Wed Sep 2 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM CDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of northeast and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 5 AM CDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Travel could be difficult especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$
503 WWUS73 KFGF 030045 NPWFGF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Grand Forks ND 745 PM CDT Wed Sep 2 2020 NDZ006-007-014-015-024-026-028-029-038-039-049-052>054-031000- /O.EXT.KFGF.WI.Y.0013.200903T0045Z-200903T1000Z/ Towner-Cavalier-Benson-Ramsey-Eddy-Nelson-Griggs-Steele-Barnes- Cass-Ransom-Sargent-Richland-Western Walsh- Including the cities of Cando, Langdon, Fort Totten, Maddock, Leeds, Minnewaukan, Devils Lake, New Rockford, Lakota, Mcville, Aneta, Tolna, Cooperstown, Finley, Hope, Valley City, Fargo, Lisbon, Enderlin, Gwinner, Milnor, Forman, Rutland, Wahpeton, Edinburg, Adams, and Lankin 745 PM CDT Wed Sep 2 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM CDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of northeast and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN...Until 5 AM CDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Travel could be difficult especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ MNZ001>005-007-008-013>015-022-027-029-030-040-NDZ008-016-027-030- 031100- /O.CON.KFGF.WI.Y.0013.200903T0600Z-200903T1100Z/ West Polk-Norman-Clay-Kittson-Roseau-West Marshall-East Marshall- Pennington-Red Lake-East Polk-Mahnomen-West Becker-Wilkin- West Otter Tail-Grant-Pembina-Eastern Walsh-Grand Forks-Traill- Including the cities of Crookston, East Grand Forks, Ada, Twin Valley, Halstad, Moorhead, Hallock, Karlstad, Lancaster, Roseau, Warroad, Greenbush, Warren, Stephen, Argyle, Newfolden, Middle River, Grygla, Thief River Falls, Red Lake Falls, Fosston, Fertile, McIntosh, Erskine, Mahnomen, Naytahwaush, Waubun, Detroit Lakes, Breckenridge, Fergus Falls, Elbow Lake, Hoffman, Ashby, Herman, Barrett, Cavalier, Walhalla, Drayton, Pembina, Neche, St. Thomas, Grafton, Park River, Grand Forks, Mayville, Hillsboro, Hatton, and Portland 745 PM CDT Wed Sep 2 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 6 AM CDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Minnesota and northeast and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 6 AM CDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Travel could be difficult especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$
243 WWUS73 KFGF 030751 NPWFGF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Grand Forks ND 251 AM CDT Thu Sep 3 2020 MNZ001>005-007-008-013>015-022-027-029-030-040-NDZ008-016-027-030- 030900- /O.CAN.KFGF.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-200903T1100Z/ West Polk-Norman-Clay-Kittson-Roseau-West Marshall-East Marshall- Pennington-Red Lake-East Polk-Mahnomen-West Becker-Wilkin- West Otter Tail-Grant-Pembina-Eastern Walsh-Grand Forks-Traill- Including the cities of Crookston, East Grand Forks, Ada, Twin Valley, Halstad, Moorhead, Hallock, Karlstad, Lancaster, Roseau, Warroad, Greenbush, Warren, Stephen, Argyle, Newfolden, Middle River, Grygla, Thief River Falls, Red Lake Falls, Fosston, Fertile, McIntosh, Erskine, Mahnomen, Naytahwaush, Waubun, Detroit Lakes, Breckenridge, Fergus Falls, Elbow Lake, Hoffman, Ashby, Herman, Barrett, Cavalier, Walhalla, Drayton, Pembina, Neche, St. Thomas, Grafton, Park River, Grand Forks, Mayville, Hillsboro, Hatton, and Portland 251 AM CDT Thu Sep 3 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... $$ NDZ006-007-014-015-024-026-028-029-038-039-049-052>054-030900- /O.CAN.KFGF.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-200903T1000Z/ Towner-Cavalier-Benson-Ramsey-Eddy-Nelson-Griggs-Steele-Barnes- Cass-Ransom-Sargent-Richland-Western Walsh- Including the cities of Cando, Langdon, Fort Totten, Maddock, Leeds, Minnewaukan, Devils Lake, New Rockford, Lakota, Mcville, Aneta, Tolna, Cooperstown, Finley, Hope, Valley City, Fargo, Lisbon, Enderlin, Gwinner, Milnor, Forman, Rutland, Wahpeton, Edinburg, Adams, and Lankin 251 AM CDT Thu Sep 3 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS Grand Forks, ND issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2, 6:29 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | FGF | Benson, Cavalier, Ramsey, Towner | 46 min |
| Sep 1, 7:37 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | FGF | Clearwater | 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; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.