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Wind Advisory 3, NWS Grand Forks, ND

February 1, 202012 counties in Minnesota; 12 counties in North Dakota

NWS Grand Forks, ND issued this wind advisory at Feb 1, 2020, 1:34 PM CST for 12 counties in Minnesota; 12 counties in North Dakota. It took effect at Feb 1, 2020, 10:00 PM CST. It was in force for 12 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Feb 1, 2020, 1:34 PM CST (19:34 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 1, 2020, 10:00 PM CST
Expired
Feb 2, 2020, 10:07 AM CST
In force
12 hr
Issued by
NWS Grand Forks, ND
All 24 counties

Becker County, MN, Beltrami County, MN, Clearwater County, MN, Hubbard County, MN, Kittson County, MN, Mahnomen County, MN, Marshall County, MN, Norman County, MN, Pennington County, MN, Polk County, MN, Red Lake County, MN, Wadena County, MN, Benson County, ND, Cavalier County, ND, Eddy County, ND, Grand Forks County, ND, Griggs County, ND, Nelson County, ND, Pembina County, ND, Ramsey County, ND, Steele County, ND, Towner County, ND, Traill County, ND, Walsh County, ND

The radar

The Fargo/Grand Forks radar (KMVX), 43 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 19:35 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 12:00Z, 7.6 hours before the alert went out and 287 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 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, International Fa, MN at 12:00Z on 2020-02-01The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 289 square meters per square second.1939587897117136156Sfc1 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
791 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
97 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
289 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
278 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

418 
WWUS73 KFGF 011934
NPWFGF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
134 PM CST Sat Feb 1 2020

MNZ001-004-007-NDZ006>008-014>016-024-026>030-054-021500-
/O.NEW.KFGF.WI.Y.0003.200202T0400Z-200202T1500Z/
West Polk-Kittson-West Marshall-Towner-Cavalier-Pembina-Benson-
Ramsey-Eastern Walsh-Eddy-Nelson-Grand Forks-Griggs-Steele-Traill-
Western Walsh-
Including the cities of Crookston, East Grand Forks, Hallock, 
Karlstad, Lancaster, Warren, Stephen, Argyle, 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, Edinburg, Adams, and Lankin
134 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...The Devils Lake region and portions of the northern and
  central Red River Valley.

* 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.

&&

$$
4 follow-up statements
041 
WWUS73 KFGF 020348
NPWFGF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
948 PM CST Sat Feb 1 2020

MNZ002-008-013>017-022>024-027-028-032-021800-
/O.EXB.KFGF.WI.Y.0003.200202T1100Z-200202T1800Z/
Norman-East Marshall-Pennington-Red Lake-East Polk-
North Clearwater-South Beltrami-Mahnomen-South Clearwater-Hubbard-
West Becker-East Becker-Wadena-
Including the cities of Ada, Twin Valley, Halstad, Newfolden, 
Middle River, Grygla, 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, Wadena, and Menahga
948 PM CST Sat Feb 1 2020

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO NOON CST SUNDAY...

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

* WHERE...Portions of central, north central and northwest 
  Minnesota.

* WHEN...From 5 AM to noon CST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

MNZ001-004-007-NDZ006>008-014>016-024-026>030-054-021500-
/O.CON.KFGF.WI.Y.0003.200202T0400Z-200202T1500Z/
West Polk-Kittson-West Marshall-Towner-Cavalier-Pembina-Benson-
Ramsey-Eastern Walsh-Eddy-Nelson-Grand Forks-Griggs-Steele-Traill-
Western Walsh-
Including the cities of Crookston, East Grand Forks, Hallock, 
Karlstad, Lancaster, Warren, Stephen, Argyle, 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, Edinburg, Adams, and Lankin
948 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 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of northwest Minnesota and northeast and 
  southeast North Dakota.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM CST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
675 
WWUS73 KFGF 020920
NPWFGF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
320 AM CST Sun Feb 2 2020

MNZ001-004-007-NDZ006>008-014>016-024-026>030-054-021500-
/O.CON.KFGF.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-200202T1500Z/
West Polk-Kittson-West Marshall-Towner-Cavalier-Pembina-Benson-
Ramsey-Eastern Walsh-Eddy-Nelson-Grand Forks-Griggs-Steele-Traill-
Western Walsh-
Including the cities of Crookston, East Grand Forks, Hallock, 
Karlstad, Lancaster, Warren, Stephen, Argyle, 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, Edinburg, Adams, and Lankin
320 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 brief gusts up to 50
  mph. Timing of the strongest winds is Devils Lake region until 6
  am and the Red River valley 6 am to 9 am. 

* WHERE...Portions of northwest Minnesota and northeast and 
  southeast 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.

&&

$$

MNZ002-008-013>017-022>024-027-028-032-021800-
/O.CON.KFGF.WI.Y.0003.200202T1100Z-200202T1800Z/
Norman-East Marshall-Pennington-Red Lake-East Polk-
North Clearwater-South Beltrami-Mahnomen-South Clearwater-Hubbard-
West Becker-East Becker-Wadena-
Including the cities of Ada, Twin Valley, Halstad, Newfolden, 
Middle River, Grygla, 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, Wadena, and Menahga
320 AM CST Sun Feb 2 2020

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

* WHAT...West winds will increase after daybreak into the 20 to 30
  mph range with gusts up to 40 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of central, north central and northwest 
  Minnesota.

* WHEN...Until noon CST today.

* 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.

&&

$$

DTR
467 
WWUS73 KFGF 021448
NPWFGF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
848 AM CST Sun Feb 2 2020

MNZ001-004-007-NDZ006>008-014>016-024-026>030-054-021800-
/O.EXT.KFGF.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-200202T1800Z/
West Polk-Kittson-West Marshall-Towner-Cavalier-Pembina-Benson-
Ramsey-Eastern Walsh-Eddy-Nelson-Grand Forks-Griggs-Steele-Traill-
Western Walsh-
Including the cities of Crookston, East Grand Forks, Hallock, 
Karlstad, Lancaster, Warren, Stephen, Argyle, 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, Edinburg, Adams, and Lankin
848 AM CST Sun Feb 2 2020

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY...

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

* WHERE...The Devils Lake region into the central and northern Red
  River Valley.

* WHEN...Until noon CST today.

* 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.

&&

$$

MNZ002-008-013>017-022>024-027-028-032-021800-
/O.CON.KFGF.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-200202T1800Z/
Norman-East Marshall-Pennington-Red Lake-East Polk-
North Clearwater-South Beltrami-Mahnomen-South Clearwater-Hubbard-
West Becker-East Becker-Wadena-
Including the cities of Ada, Twin Valley, Halstad, Newfolden, 
Middle River, Grygla, 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, Wadena, and Menahga
848 AM CST Sun Feb 2 2020

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

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of northwest Minnesota.

* WHEN...Until noon CST today.

* 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.

&&

$$
880 
WWUS73 KFGF 021607
NPWFGF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
1007 AM CST Sun Feb 2 2020

MNZ001-002-004-007-008-013>017-022>024-027-028-032-NDZ006>008-
014>016-024-026>030-054-021715-
/O.CAN.KFGF.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-200202T1800Z/
West Polk-Norman-Kittson-West Marshall-East Marshall-Pennington-
Red Lake-East Polk-North Clearwater-South Beltrami-Mahnomen-
South Clearwater-Hubbard-West Becker-East Becker-Wadena-Towner-
Cavalier-Pembina-Benson-Ramsey-Eastern Walsh-Eddy-Nelson-
Grand Forks-Griggs-Steele-Traill-Western Walsh-
Including the cities of Crookston, East Grand Forks, Ada, 
Twin Valley, Halstad, Hallock, Karlstad, Lancaster, Warren, 
Stephen, Argyle, Newfolden, Middle River, Grygla, 
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, Wadena, Menahga, 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, Edinburg, Adams, and Lankin
1007 AM CST Sun Feb 2 2020

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Wind speeds will continue to slowly decrease through the day.

$$

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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.