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Wind Advisory 19, NWS Grand Forks, ND

November 7, 202016 counties in North Dakota; 7 counties in Minnesota

NWS Grand Forks, ND issued this wind advisory at Nov 7, 2020, 2:14 PM CST for 16 counties in North Dakota; 7 counties in Minnesota. It took effect at Nov 8, 2020, 8:00 AM CST. It was in force for 14 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Nov 7, 2020, 2:14 PM CST (20:14 UTC)
In effect from
Nov 8, 2020, 8:00 AM CST
Expired
Nov 8, 2020, 10:25 PM CST
In force
14 hr
Issued by
NWS Grand Forks, ND
All 23 counties

Becker County, MN, Clay County, MN, Grant County, MN, Norman County, MN, Otter Tail County, MN, Polk 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, 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), 26 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:15 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, 8.2 hours before the alert went out and 252 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 2020-11-07Temperature 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, Bismarck Municip, ND at 12:00Z on 2020-11-07The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 143 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
757 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
55 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
143 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
245 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

889 
WWUS73 KFGF 072014
NPWFGF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
214 PM CST Sat Nov 7 2020

MNZ029>031-040-090000-
/O.NEW.KFGF.WI.Y.0019.201108T1400Z-201109T0000Z/
Wilkin-West Otter Tail-East Otter Tail-Grant-
Including the cities of Breckenridge, Fergus Falls, Perham, 
New York Mills, Parkers Prairie, Henning, Battle Lake, 
Elbow Lake, Hoffman, Ashby, Herman, and Barrett
214 PM CST Sat Nov 7 2020

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 6 PM CST SUNDAY...

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

* WHERE...Wilkin, West Otter Tail, East Otter Tail and Grant 
  Counties.

* WHEN...From 8 AM to 6 PM 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.

&&

$$

MNZ001>003-027-NDZ027>030-038-039-049-052-053-090000-
/O.NEW.KFGF.WI.Y.0019.201108T1700Z-201109T0000Z/
West Polk-Norman-Clay-West Becker-Grand Forks-Griggs-Steele-
Traill-Barnes-Cass-Ransom-Sargent-Richland-
Including the cities of Crookston, East Grand Forks, Ada, 
Twin Valley, Halstad, Moorhead, Detroit Lakes, Grand Forks, 
Cooperstown, Finley, Hope, Mayville, Hillsboro, Hatton, Portland,
Valley City, Fargo, Lisbon, Enderlin, Gwinner, Milnor, Forman, 
Rutland, and Wahpeton
214 PM CST Sat Nov 7 2020

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 6 PM CST SUNDAY...

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

* WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast North Dakota into
  adjacent areas of northwest and west central Minnesota.

* WHEN...From 11 AM to 6 PM 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.

&&

$$

NDZ006-007-014-015-024-026-054-090700-
/O.NEW.KFGF.WI.Y.0019.201109T0000Z-201109T0700Z/
Towner-Cavalier-Benson-Ramsey-Eddy-Nelson-Western Walsh-
Including the cities of Cando, Langdon, Fort Totten, Maddock, 
Leeds, Minnewaukan, Devils Lake, New Rockford, Lakota, Mcville, 
Aneta, Tolna, Edinburg, Adams, and Lankin
214 PM CST Sat Nov 7 2020

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM SUNDAY TO 1 AM CST MONDAY...

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

* WHERE...Towner, Cavalier, Benson, Ramsey, Eddy, Nelson and 
  Western Walsh Counties.

* WHEN...From 6 PM Sunday to 1 AM CST Monday.

* 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.

&&

$$
7 follow-up statements
353 
WWUS73 KFGF 080309
NPWFGF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
909 PM CST Sat Nov 7 2020

NDZ014-024-081115-
/O.NEW.KFGF.FG.Y.0021.201108T0309Z-201108T1500Z/
/O.CON.KFGF.WI.Y.0019.201109T0000Z-201109T0700Z/
Benson-Eddy-
Including the cities of Fort Totten, Maddock, Leeds, Minnewaukan,
and New Rockford
909 PM CST Sat Nov 7 2020

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST SUNDAY...
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM SUNDAY TO 1 AM CST
MONDAY...

The National Weather Service in Grand Forks has issued a Dense
Fog Advisory, which is in effect until 9 AM CST Sunday. 

* WHAT...Dense fog. 

* WHERE...Benson and Eddy Counties. 

* WHEN...Through 9 AM CST Sunday.

* VISIBILITY...One-quarter mile or less.

* Impacts...Motorists are advised to be alert to rapidly changing
  visibilities and travel conditions.

A Wind Advisory also remains in effect from 6 PM Sunday until 1 
AM CST Monday.

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

* WHERE...Towner, Cavalier, Benson, Ramsey, Eddy, Nelson and 
  Western Walsh Counties. 

* WHEN...From 6 PM Sunday to 1 AM CST Monday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Dense Fog Advisory means visibilities will frequently be
reduced to less than one quarter mile. If driving, slow down, use
your headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you.

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

&&

$$

MNZ029>031-040-081115-
/O.CON.KFGF.WI.Y.0019.201108T1400Z-201109T0000Z/
Wilkin-West Otter Tail-East Otter Tail-Grant-
Including the cities of Breckenridge, Fergus Falls, Perham, 
New York Mills, Parkers Prairie, Henning, Battle Lake, 
Elbow Lake, Hoffman, Ashby, Herman, and Barrett
909 PM CST Sat Nov 7 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 6 PM CST SUNDAY...

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

* WHERE...Wilkin, West Otter Tail, East Otter Tail and Grant 
  Counties. 

* WHEN...From 8 AM to 6 PM 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.

&&

$$

MNZ001>003-027-NDZ027>030-038-039-049-052-053-081115-
/O.CON.KFGF.WI.Y.0019.201108T1700Z-201109T0000Z/
West Polk-Norman-Clay-West Becker-Grand Forks-Griggs-Steele-
Traill-Barnes-Cass-Ransom-Sargent-Richland-
Including the cities of Crookston, East Grand Forks, Ada, 
Twin Valley, Halstad, Moorhead, Detroit Lakes, Grand Forks, 
Cooperstown, Finley, Hope, Mayville, Hillsboro, Hatton, Portland,
Valley City, Fargo, Lisbon, Enderlin, Gwinner, Milnor, Forman, 
Rutland, and Wahpeton
909 PM CST Sat Nov 7 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 6 PM CST
SUNDAY...

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

* WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast North Dakota 
  into adjacent areas of northwest and west central Minnesota. 

* WHEN...From 11 AM to 6 PM 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.

&&

$$

NDZ006-007-015-026-054-081115-
/O.CON.KFGF.WI.Y.0019.201109T0000Z-201109T0700Z/
Towner-Cavalier-Ramsey-Nelson-Western Walsh-
Including the cities of Cando, Langdon, Devils Lake, Lakota, 
Mcville, Aneta, Tolna, Edinburg, Adams, and Lankin
909 PM CST Sat Nov 7 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM SUNDAY TO 1 AM CST
MONDAY...

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

* WHERE...Towner, Cavalier, Ramsey, Nelson and Western Walsh 
  Counties. 

* WHEN...From 6 PM Sunday to 1 AM CST Monday.

* 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.

&&

$$

Knutsvig
001 
WWUS73 KFGF 080313 CCA
NPWFGF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE...CORRECTED
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
913 PM CST Sat Nov 7 2020

NDZ014-024-081115-
/O.COR.KFGF.FG.Y.0021.201108T0312Z-201108T1500Z/
/O.COR.KFGF.WI.Y.0019.201109T0000Z-201109T0700Z/
Benson-Eddy-
Including the cities of Fort Totten, Maddock, Leeds, Minnewaukan,
and New Rockford
913 PM CST Sat Nov 7 2020

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST SUNDAY...
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM SUNDAY TO 1 AM CST
MONDAY...

The National Weather Service in Grand Forks has issued a Dense
Fog Advisory, which is in effect until 9 AM CST Sunday. 

* WHAT...Dense fog. 

* WHERE...Benson and Eddy Counties. 

* WHEN...Through 9 AM CST Sunday.

* VISIBILITY...One-quarter mile or less.

* Impacts...Motorists are advised to be alert to rapidly changing
  visibilities and travel conditions.

A Wind Advisory also remains in effect from 6 PM Sunday until 1 
AM CST Monday.

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

* WHERE...Benson and Eddy Counties. 

* WHEN...From 6 PM Sunday to 1 AM CST Monday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Dense Fog Advisory means visibilities will frequently be
reduced to less than one quarter mile. If driving, slow down, use
your headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you.

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

&&

$$

MNZ029>031-040-081115-
/O.CON.KFGF.WI.Y.0019.201108T1400Z-201109T0000Z/
Wilkin-West Otter Tail-East Otter Tail-Grant-
Including the cities of Breckenridge, Fergus Falls, Perham, 
New York Mills, Parkers Prairie, Henning, Battle Lake, 
Elbow Lake, Hoffman, Ashby, Herman, and Barrett
913 PM CST Sat Nov 7 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 6 PM CST SUNDAY...

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

* WHERE...Wilkin, West Otter Tail, East Otter Tail and Grant 
  Counties. 

* WHEN...From 8 AM to 6 PM 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.

&&

$$

MNZ001>003-027-NDZ027>030-038-039-049-052-053-081115-
/O.CON.KFGF.WI.Y.0019.201108T1700Z-201109T0000Z/
West Polk-Norman-Clay-West Becker-Grand Forks-Griggs-Steele-
Traill-Barnes-Cass-Ransom-Sargent-Richland-
Including the cities of Crookston, East Grand Forks, Ada, 
Twin Valley, Halstad, Moorhead, Detroit Lakes, Grand Forks, 
Cooperstown, Finley, Hope, Mayville, Hillsboro, Hatton, Portland,
Valley City, Fargo, Lisbon, Enderlin, Gwinner, Milnor, Forman, 
Rutland, and Wahpeton
913 PM CST Sat Nov 7 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 6 PM CST
SUNDAY...

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

* WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast North Dakota 
  into adjacent areas of northwest and west central Minnesota. 

* WHEN...From 11 AM to 6 PM 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.

&&

$$

NDZ006-007-015-026-054-081115-
/O.CON.KFGF.WI.Y.0019.201109T0000Z-201109T0700Z/
Towner-Cavalier-Ramsey-Nelson-Western Walsh-
Including the cities of Cando, Langdon, Devils Lake, Lakota, 
Mcville, Aneta, Tolna, Edinburg, Adams, and Lankin
913 PM CST Sat Nov 7 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM SUNDAY TO 1 AM CST
MONDAY...

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

* WHERE...Towner, Cavalier, Ramsey, Nelson and Western Walsh 
  Counties. 

* WHEN...From 6 PM Sunday to 1 AM CST Monday.

* 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.

&&

$$

Knutsvig
412 
WWUS73 KFGF 080446
NPWFGF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
1046 PM CST Sat Nov 7 2020

NDZ006-007-015-090700-
/O.EXA.KFGF.FG.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-201108T1500Z/
/O.CON.KFGF.WI.Y.0019.201109T0000Z-201109T0700Z/
Towner-Cavalier-Ramsey-
Including the cities of Cando, Langdon, and Devils Lake
1046 PM CST Sat Nov 7 2020

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST SUNDAY...
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM SUNDAY TO 1 AM CST
MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, visibility one quarter mile
  or less in dense fog. 

* WHERE...Towner, Cavalier and Ramsey Counties.

* WHEN...Through 9 AM CST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Motorists are advised to be alert to rapidly 
  changing visibilities and travel conditions.

A Wind Advisory also remains in effect from 6 PM Sunday until 1 
AM CST Monday.

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with
  gusts up to 45 mph expected.

* WHERE...Towner, Cavalier and Ramsey Counties.

* WHEN...From 6 PM Sunday to 1 AM CST Monday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If driving tonight, slow down, use your headlights, and leave 
plenty of distance ahead of you.

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

&&

$$

NDZ014-024-090700-
/O.CON.KFGF.FG.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-201108T1500Z/
/O.CON.KFGF.WI.Y.0019.201109T0000Z-201109T0700Z/
Benson-Eddy-
Including the cities of Fort Totten, Maddock, Leeds, Minnewaukan,
and New Rockford
1046 PM CST Sat Nov 7 2020

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST SUNDAY...
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM SUNDAY TO 1 AM CST
MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, visibility one quarter mile
  or less in dense fog. 

* WHERE...Benson and Eddy Counties.

* WHEN...Through 9 AM CST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Motorists are advised to be alert to rapidly 
  changing visibilities and travel conditions.

A Wind Advisory also remains in effect from 6 PM Sunday until 1 
AM CST Monday.

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with
  gusts up to 45 mph expected.

* WHERE...Benson and Eddy Counties.

* WHEN...From 6 PM Sunday to 1 AM CST Monday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If driving tonight, slow down, use your headlights, and leave 
plenty of distance ahead of you.

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

&&

$$

MNZ029>031-040-090000-
/O.CON.KFGF.WI.Y.0019.201108T1400Z-201109T0000Z/
Wilkin-West Otter Tail-East Otter Tail-Grant-
Including the cities of Breckenridge, Fergus Falls, Perham, 
New York Mills, Parkers Prairie, Henning, Battle Lake, 
Elbow Lake, Hoffman, Ashby, Herman, and Barrett
1046 PM CST Sat Nov 7 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 6 PM CST SUNDAY...

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

* WHERE...Wilkin, Otter Tail and Grant Counties.

* WHEN...From 8 AM to 6 PM 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.

&&

$$

MNZ001>003-027-NDZ027>030-038-039-049-052-053-090000-
/O.CON.KFGF.WI.Y.0019.201108T1700Z-201109T0000Z/
West Polk-Norman-Clay-West Becker-Grand Forks-Griggs-Steele-
Traill-Barnes-Cass-Ransom-Sargent-Richland-
Including the cities of Crookston, East Grand Forks, Ada, 
Twin Valley, Halstad, Moorhead, Detroit Lakes, Grand Forks, 
Cooperstown, Finley, Hope, Mayville, Hillsboro, Hatton, Portland,
Valley City, Fargo, Lisbon, Enderlin, Gwinner, Milnor, Forman, 
Rutland, and Wahpeton
1046 PM CST Sat Nov 7 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 6 PM CST
SUNDAY...

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

* WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast North Dakota 
  into adjacent areas of northwest and west central Minnesota.

* WHEN...From 11 AM to 6 PM 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.

&&

$$

NDZ026-054-090700-
/O.CON.KFGF.WI.Y.0019.201109T0000Z-201109T0700Z/
Nelson-Western Walsh-
Including the cities of Lakota, Mcville, Aneta, Tolna, Edinburg, 
Adams, and Lankin
1046 PM CST Sat Nov 7 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM SUNDAY TO 1 AM CST
MONDAY...

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

* WHERE...Nelson and Western Walsh Counties.

* WHEN...From 6 PM Sunday to 1 AM CST Monday.

* 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.

&&

$$

Knutsvig
502 
WWUS73 KFGF 080920
NPWFGF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
320 AM CST Sun Nov 8 2020

NDZ006-007-014-015-024-090700-
/O.CAN.KFGF.FG.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-201108T1500Z/
/O.CON.KFGF.WI.Y.0019.201109T0000Z-201109T0700Z/
Towner-Cavalier-Benson-Ramsey-Eddy-
Including the cities of Cando, Langdon, Fort Totten, Maddock, 
Leeds, Minnewaukan, Devils Lake, and New Rockford
320 AM CST Sun Nov 8 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 AM
CST MONDAY...
...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Ramsey, Benson, Towner, Cavalier and Eddy Counties.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 1 AM CST Monday.

* 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.

&&

$$

MNZ003-NDZ038-039-049-052-053-090000-
/O.EXT.KFGF.WI.Y.0019.201108T1400Z-201109T0000Z/
Clay-Barnes-Cass-Ransom-Sargent-Richland-
Including the cities of Moorhead, Valley City, Fargo, Lisbon, 
Enderlin, Gwinner, Milnor, Forman, Rutland, and Wahpeton
320 AM CST Sun Nov 8 2020

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM CST
THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...In North Dakota, Cass, Barnes, Richland, Sargent and 
  Ransom Counties. In Minnesota, Clay County.

* WHEN...From 8 AM this morning to 6 PM CST this evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

MNZ029>031-040-090000-
/O.CON.KFGF.WI.Y.0019.201108T1400Z-201109T0000Z/
Wilkin-West Otter Tail-East Otter Tail-Grant-
Including the cities of Breckenridge, Fergus Falls, Perham, 
New York Mills, Parkers Prairie, Henning, Battle Lake, 
Elbow Lake, Hoffman, Ashby, Herman, and Barrett
320 AM CST Sun Nov 8 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM
CST THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Grant, Wilkin, West Otter Tail and East Otter Tail 
  Counties.

* WHEN...From 8 AM this morning to 6 PM CST this evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

MNZ001-002-027-NDZ027>030-090000-
/O.CON.KFGF.WI.Y.0019.201108T1700Z-201109T0000Z/
West Polk-Norman-West Becker-Grand Forks-Griggs-Steele-Traill-
Including the cities of Crookston, East Grand Forks, Ada, 
Twin Valley, Halstad, Detroit Lakes, Grand Forks, Cooperstown, 
Finley, Hope, Mayville, Hillsboro, Hatton, and Portland
320 AM CST Sun Nov 8 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO
6 PM CST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...South winds 30 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...In Minnesota, West Becker, Norman and West Polk 
  Counties. In North Dakota, Traill, Grand Forks, Griggs and 
  Steele Counties.

* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 6 PM CST this evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

NDZ026-054-090700-
/O.CON.KFGF.WI.Y.0019.201109T0000Z-201109T0700Z/
Nelson-Western Walsh-
Including the cities of Lakota, Mcville, Aneta, Tolna, Edinburg, 
Adams, and Lankin
320 AM CST Sun Nov 8 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 AM
CST MONDAY...

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

* WHERE...Western Walsh and Nelson Counties.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 1 AM CST Monday.

* 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.

&&

$$

dtr
965 
WWUS73 KFGF 081900
NPWFGF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
100 PM CST Sun Nov 8 2020

MNZ003-029>031-040-NDZ038-039-049-052-053-090000-
/O.CON.KFGF.WI.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-201109T0000Z/
Clay-Wilkin-West Otter Tail-East Otter Tail-Grant-Barnes-Cass-
Ransom-Sargent-Richland-
Including the cities of Moorhead, Breckenridge, Fergus Falls, 
Perham, New York Mills, Parkers Prairie, Henning, Battle Lake, 
Elbow Lake, Hoffman, Ashby, Herman, Barrett, Valley City, Fargo, 
Lisbon, Enderlin, Gwinner, Milnor, Forman, Rutland, and Wahpeton
100 PM CST Sun Nov 8 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...In Minnesota, Grant, Wilkin, Clay, West Otter Tail and 
  East Otter Tail Counties. In North Dakota, Cass, Barnes, 
  Richland, Sargent and Ransom Counties.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

MNZ001-002-027-NDZ027>030-090000-
/O.CON.KFGF.WI.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-201109T0000Z/
West Polk-Norman-West Becker-Grand Forks-Griggs-Steele-Traill-
Including the cities of Crookston, East Grand Forks, Ada, 
Twin Valley, Halstad, Detroit Lakes, Grand Forks, Cooperstown, 
Finley, Hope, Mayville, Hillsboro, Hatton, and Portland
100 PM CST Sun Nov 8 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...In Minnesota, West Becker, Norman and West Polk 
  Counties. In North Dakota, Traill, Grand Forks, Griggs and 
  Steele Counties.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

NDZ006-007-014-015-024-026-054-090700-
/O.CON.KFGF.WI.Y.0019.201109T0000Z-201109T0700Z/
Towner-Cavalier-Benson-Ramsey-Eddy-Nelson-Western Walsh-
Including the cities of Cando, Langdon, Fort Totten, Maddock, 
Leeds, Minnewaukan, Devils Lake, New Rockford, Lakota, Mcville, 
Aneta, Tolna, Edinburg, Adams, and Lankin
100 PM CST Sun Nov 8 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 AM
CST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Ramsey, Benson, Western Walsh, Towner, Cavalier, Eddy 
  and Nelson Counties.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 1 AM CST Monday.

* 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.

&&

$$
715 
WWUS73 KFGF 082357
NPWFGF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
557 PM CST Sun Nov 8 2020

MNZ003-029>031-040-NDZ038-039-049-052-053-090100-
/O.EXP.KFGF.WI.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-201109T0000Z/
Clay-Wilkin-West Otter Tail-East Otter Tail-Grant-Barnes-Cass-
Ransom-Sargent-Richland-
Including the cities of Moorhead, Breckenridge, Fergus Falls, 
Perham, New York Mills, Parkers Prairie, Henning, Battle Lake, 
Elbow Lake, Hoffman, Ashby, Herman, Barrett, Valley City, Fargo, 
Lisbon, Enderlin, Gwinner, Milnor, Forman, Rutland, and Wahpeton
557 PM CST Sun Nov 8 2020

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM CST THIS EVENING...

Strongest wind gusts are no longer within advisory criteria and
continue to decrease, so the advisory will be allowed to expire.

$$

MNZ001-002-027-NDZ027>030-090100-
/O.EXP.KFGF.WI.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-201109T0000Z/
West Polk-Norman-West Becker-Grand Forks-Griggs-Steele-Traill-
Including the cities of Crookston, East Grand Forks, Ada, 
Twin Valley, Halstad, Detroit Lakes, Grand Forks, Cooperstown, 
Finley, Hope, Mayville, Hillsboro, Hatton, and Portland
557 PM CST Sun Nov 8 2020

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM CST THIS EVENING...

Strongest wind gusts are no longer within advisory criteria and
continue to decrease, so the advisory will be allowed to expire.

$$

NDZ006-007-014-015-024-026-054-090700-
/O.CON.KFGF.WI.Y.0019.201109T0000Z-201109T0700Z/
Towner-Cavalier-Benson-Ramsey-Eddy-Nelson-Western Walsh-
Including the cities of Cando, Langdon, Fort Totten, Maddock, 
Leeds, Minnewaukan, Devils Lake, New Rockford, Lakota, Mcville, 
Aneta, Tolna, Edinburg, Adams, and Lankin
557 PM CST Sun Nov 8 2020

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Ramsey, Benson, Western Walsh, Towner, Cavalier, Eddy 
  and Nelson Counties.

* WHEN...Until 1 AM CST Monday.

* 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.

&&

$$
841 
WWUS73 KFGF 090425
NPWFGF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
1025 PM CST Sun Nov 8 2020

NDZ006-007-014-015-024-026-054-090530-
/O.CAN.KFGF.WI.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-201109T0700Z/
Towner-Cavalier-Benson-Ramsey-Eddy-Nelson-Western Walsh-
Including the cities of Cando, Langdon, Fort Totten, Maddock, 
Leeds, Minnewaukan, Devils Lake, New Rockford, Lakota, Mcville, 
Aneta, Tolna, Edinburg, Adams, and Lankin
1025 PM CST Sun Nov 8 2020

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Wind gusts are not longer expected to reach advisory criteria
through tonight, so the advisory is being cancelled.

$$

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this wind 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 advisory went out at Nov 7, 11:45 AM CST, 2 hours 29 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Nov 7, 11:45 AM CST, 2 hours 29 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
1145 AM CST Sat Nov 7 2020

.UPDATE...
Issued at 1145 AM CST Sat Nov 7 2020

Fog is finally starting to lift up in the Langdon area. However,
most of the FA remains cloudy, or has filtered sun. The warm spot
is around the Staples airport, where it is 64 degrees. Don't
anticipate much change overall to the cloud cover, with minimal
warming for most areas through the rest of the afternoon. The
exception will be over west central Minnesota.

UPDATE Issued at 1021 AM CST Sat Nov 7 2020

Cloud trends and temperatures will be a major challenge today.
Most confident about northeast North Dakota, where cloudy and cold
conditions will likely remain in place all day. Locations like
Langdon may struggle to reach 30-32 degrees by afternoon. Least
confident about the far south/southeast, where it is currently
cloudy with lighter surface winds. If this area can get some
clearing, or the boundary pushes a little further north,
temperatures could rocket up. Currently, Elbow Lake is 38 and
Alexandria is 59. Where that boundary moves, there is a potential
for 20+ degrees of temperature difference. Not planning any
changes to the temperature forecast yet, but do plan on adding fog
to the Langdon to Cando corridor for a few more hours. NDAWN
webcams in this area are showing some accretion on their lenses
from the fog. Made a call to the Cavalier County Sheriff's Office,
who said the roads up there were fine, it was just foggy.

UPDATE Issued at 634 AM CST Sat Nov 7 2020

Morning lows will range from the mid twenties in the Devils Lake
basin to near 50 in west-central MN. Low clouds will also continue
filtering south through the morning. Clouds are getting low enough
in the northern Devils Lake basin to produce some patchy fog.

Recent HRRR runs are suggesting temperature recovery this
afternoon, although this seems to be an outlier with temps in
Grant Co reaching 75 and temps in the eastern RRV in the 50s. Not
buying into this just yet with the HRRRX much more reasonable.
Still, temps will be a challenge today given the stationary front
retreating back north into the CWA.

&&

.SHORT TERM...(Today through Sunday)
Issued at 300 AM CST Sat Nov 7 2020

Hazardous weather is not expected today and Sunday excluding
perhaps some impacts from gusty winds Sunday afternoon. Also of
note will be Sunday's warm temps marking the last day of the
recent warm spell.

Currently a cold front has pushed south through the majority of
the CWA, although is getting hung up on the higher elevations of
west-central MN with the shallow nature of the surface air mass
exhibiting cold air damming scenario. As the front continues
south, it is expected to eventual stall within east-central SD
into central MN before trying to migrate back northward ahead of
a developing surface low in the High Plains of the WY/MT. However,
steady northerly flow through the heart of the CWA should
reinforce post frontal colder air perhaps shunting steady progress
of the front back northward through at least midday. This along
with expected widespread cloud cover should keep those outside of
west-central MN on the cool side today with highs in the 40s and
50s, although still near normal to slightly above normal for this
time of year. Warmest locations today that have best chance for
exceeding 60 reside in west-central Minnesota south of US Hwy 2.

The now warm front is expected to eventually move north Saturday
overnight into Sunday pushed by strengthening southerly flow
aloft ahead of a now well developed cyclone moving through MT into
western ND and southern SK/MB. Anomalously warm air ahead of the
cyclone will advect over the area Sunday allowing for one last
day of unusually warm temps well into the 60s, breaking 70 for
some in the southern Valley, despite another day of clouds.

Ahead of the strong cyclone nearing the area will be strong winds
just above the surface and a tightening pressure gradient. This
will allow winds generally 20-30 mph gusting near or higher than
40 mph out of the south-southeast. Some guidance try to harness
winds over 50 mph after mixing to near 850 mb Sunday afternoon,
especially within the RRV and along the I-94 corridor. There is
some validity with this thought as dry, warm conditions should
help mixing as well as the chance for clouds to clear by the
afternoon. Should this happen, wind advisory criteria may be met.

Lastly, as the cold front assoc withe the cyclone moves west
across the area, some guidance hints at some convection along the
front which may house some rumbles of thunder; although overall moisture
is greatly lacking along with shallow lapse rates. Some additional
rain showers near the center of the low will be possible near the
Devils Lake basin late Sunday.

.LONG TERM...(Sunday night through Friday)
Issued at 300 AM CST Sat Nov 7 2020

Sunday night will see the chance for rain showers move more into
northwestern and west central Minnesota.  What instability there was
weakens considerably after 00z so based on other offices did keep
thunder out of fcst past 00z Mon.  Look for windy west winds behind
the front into Monday.  Another vort max will move quickly northeast
on the east side of the upper trough/low that is over Manitoba. This
wave will increase chances for rain along the frontal boundary which
Monday will be from Duluth to Sioux Falls.  NAM does bring low
pressure northeast along the stalled frontal boundary and thus does
have more precipitation farther west into far SE ND into NW MN than
GFS/GEM/ECMWF which all keep precip chances confined to Bemidji-
Fergus Falls and east.  NBM pops with NAM influence does have
chances for precip back to around Fargo and Thief River Falls
Monday, albeit low.  See no reason to alter this.  Temperatures
would suggest if precipitation falls farther west it would be light
snow with rain/snow mix closer into central MN.  Amounts look quite
light for any snow if it would occur as heaviest qpf is aligned
closer to the front from NE into SW Minnesota.  Thus any impacts
from this system would be minimal for our forecast area.

Tuesday and Tuesday night will see another short wave move northeast
and this one will be a tad farther east as the sfc front moves east.
ECMWF maintains a bit stronger 500 mb system and higher
precipitation chances over the southeastern fcst area (Park Rapids
to Wadena and Elbow Lake MN) Tuesday evening. Looking at GEFS
plumes, it would indicate ECMWF to be an outlier and therefore
model blend pops remain low.

Wednesday into Friday will give dry conditions, though area remains
in the upper trough and some weak short waves may give slight
precipitation chances.  But any waves are too ill defined at this
stage and therefore dry fcst mid to late week.  Temperatures will be
seasonably cold with highs mid 20s to upper 30s across the area
in this period.

&&

.AVIATION...(For the 18Z TAFS through 18Z Sunday afternoon)
Issued at 1145 AM CST Sat Nov 7 2020

Guidance still shows slowly improving conditions this afternoon,
with all TAF sites rising into VFR by mid to late afternoon. By
tonight, south winds will begin increasing, especially across west
central Minnesota. This should prevent fog formation in the Devils
Lake region. However, there may be more MVFR clouds developing
overnight, in the Devils Lake region and around KBJI. KGFK/KTVF
may also see some, but they may be on the fringe of them as well.
The south winds will continue to increase on Sunday, becoming
strongest just after this TAF period.

&&

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

UPDATE...Godon
SHORT TERM...CJ
LONG TERM...Riddle
AVIATION...Godon
Hazardous weather outlook, Nov 7, 2:56 AM CST, 11 hours 18 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
256 AM CST Sat Nov 7 2020

MNZ001>009-013>017-022>024-027>032-040-NDZ006>008-014>016-024-
026>030-038-039-049-052>054-080900-
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-Eddy-Nelson-Grand Forks-
Griggs-Steele-Traill-Barnes-Cass-Ransom-Sargent-Richland-
Western Walsh-
256 AM CST Sat Nov 7 2020

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

.DAY ONE...Tonight

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not anticipated.

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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.