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Wind Advisory 3, NWS Grand Forks, ND
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.
- 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
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.