Alert archive / North Dakota / Wind Advisories in 2020
Wind Advisory 4, NWS Grand Forks, ND
NWS Grand Forks, ND issued this wind advisory at Feb 29, 2020, 2:46 PM CST for 17 counties in North Dakota; 6 counties in Minnesota. It took effect at Mar 1, 2020, 9:00 AM CST. It was in force for 9 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Feb 29, 2020, 2:46 PM CST (20:46 UTC)
- In effect from
- Mar 1, 2020, 9:00 AM CST
- Expired
- Mar 1, 2020, 6:00 PM CST
- In force
- 9 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Grand Forks, ND
All 23 counties
Clay County, MN, Kittson County, MN, Marshall County, MN, Norman 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, 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), 24 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:45 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, 8.8 hours before the alert went out and 251 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
- 1934 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 49 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 208 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 256 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
090 WWUS73 KFGF 292046 NPWFGF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Grand Forks ND 246 PM CST Sat Feb 29 2020 NDZ006-007-014-015-024-026-028-029-038-049-054-020000- /O.NEW.KFGF.WI.Y.0004.200301T1500Z-200302T0000Z/ Towner-Cavalier-Benson-Ramsey-Eddy-Nelson-Griggs-Steele-Barnes- Ransom-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, Lisbon, Enderlin, Edinburg, Adams, and Lankin 246 PM CST Sat Feb 29 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 6 PM CST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of northeast and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN...From 9 AM to 6 PM CST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blowing and drifting snow could lead to minor travel impacts. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$
5 follow-up statements
713 WWUS73 KFGF 010249 NPWFGF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Grand Forks ND 849 PM CST Sat Feb 29 2020 NDZ006-007-014-015-024-026-028-029-038-049-054-020000- /O.CON.KFGF.WI.Y.0004.200301T1500Z-200302T0000Z/ Towner-Cavalier-Benson-Ramsey-Eddy-Nelson-Griggs-Steele-Barnes- Ransom-Western Walsh- Including the cities of Cando, Langdon, Fort Totten, Maddock, Leeds, Minnewaukan, Devils Lake, New Rockford, Lakota, Mcville, Aneta, Tolna, Cooperstown, Finley, Hope, Valley City, Lisbon, Enderlin, Edinburg, Adams, and Lankin 849 PM CST Sat Feb 29 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 6 PM CST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of northeast and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN...From 9 AM to 6 PM CST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$
165 WWUS73 KFGF 010852 NPWFGF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Grand Forks ND 252 AM CST Sun Mar 1 2020 MNZ001>004-007-029-NDZ008-016-027-030-039-052-053-020000- /O.EXB.KFGF.WI.Y.0004.200301T1700Z-200302T0000Z/ West Polk-Norman-Clay-Kittson-West Marshall-Wilkin-Pembina- Eastern Walsh-Grand Forks-Traill-Cass-Sargent-Richland- Including the cities of Crookston, East Grand Forks, Ada, Twin Valley, Halstad, Moorhead, Hallock, Karlstad, Lancaster, Warren, Stephen, Argyle, Breckenridge, Cavalier, Walhalla, Drayton, Pembina, Neche, St. Thomas, Grafton, Park River, Grand Forks, Mayville, Hillsboro, Hatton, Portland, Fargo, Gwinner, Milnor, Forman, Rutland, and Wahpeton 252 AM CST Sun Mar 1 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... * 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 11 AM this morning to 6 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blowing and drifting snow could lead to minor travel impacts. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ NDZ006-007-014-015-024-026-028-029-038-049-054-020000- /O.CON.KFGF.WI.Y.0004.200301T1500Z-200302T0000Z/ Towner-Cavalier-Benson-Ramsey-Eddy-Nelson-Griggs-Steele-Barnes- Ransom-Western Walsh- Including the cities of Cando, Langdon, Fort Totten, Maddock, Leeds, Minnewaukan, Devils Lake, New Rockford, Lakota, Mcville, Aneta, Tolna, Cooperstown, Finley, Hope, Valley City, Lisbon, Enderlin, Edinburg, Adams, and Lankin 252 AM CST Sun Mar 1 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of northeast and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 6 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blowing and drifting snow could lead to minor travel impacts. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$
740 WWUS73 KFGF 011721 NPWFGF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Grand Forks ND 1121 AM CST Sun Mar 1 2020 MNZ001>004-007-029-NDZ006>008-014>016-024-026>030-038-039-049- 052>054-020000- /O.CON.KFGF.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-200302T0000Z/ West Polk-Norman-Clay-Kittson-West Marshall-Wilkin-Towner- Cavalier-Pembina-Benson-Ramsey-Eastern Walsh-Eddy-Nelson- Grand Forks-Griggs-Steele-Traill-Barnes-Cass-Ransom-Sargent- Richland-Western Walsh- Including the cities of Crookston, East Grand Forks, Ada, Twin Valley, Halstad, Moorhead, Hallock, Karlstad, Lancaster, Warren, Stephen, Argyle, Breckenridge, 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, Valley City, Fargo, Lisbon, Enderlin, Gwinner, Milnor, Forman, Rutland, Wahpeton, Edinburg, Adams, and Lankin 1121 AM CST Sun Mar 1 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of northwest Minnesota and eastern North Dakota. * WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 6 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blowing and drifting snow could lead to minor travel impacts. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ Speicher
117 WWUS73 KFGF 012106 NPWFGF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Grand Forks ND 306 PM CST Sun Mar 1 2020 MNZ001>004-007-029-NDZ006>008-014>016-024-026>030-038-039-049- 052>054-020000- /O.CON.KFGF.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-200302T0000Z/ West Polk-Norman-Clay-Kittson-West Marshall-Wilkin-Towner- Cavalier-Pembina-Benson-Ramsey-Eastern Walsh-Eddy-Nelson- Grand Forks-Griggs-Steele-Traill-Barnes-Cass-Ransom-Sargent- Richland-Western Walsh- Including the cities of Crookston, East Grand Forks, Ada, Twin Valley, Halstad, Moorhead, Hallock, Karlstad, Lancaster, Warren, Stephen, Argyle, Breckenridge, Cando, Langdon, Cavalier, Walhalla, Drayton, Pembina, Neche, St. Thomas, Fort Totten, Maddock, Leeds, Minnewaukan, Devils Lake, Grafton, Park River, New Rockford, Lakota, Mcville, Aneta, Tolna, Grand Forks, Cooperstown, Finley, Hope, Mayville, Hillsboro, Hatton, Portland, Valley City, Fargo, Lisbon, Enderlin, Gwinner, Milnor, Forman, Rutland, Wahpeton, Edinburg, Adams, and Lankin 306 PM CST Sun Mar 1 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of northwest Minnesota and eastern North Dakota. * WHEN...From 3 PM to 6 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. High profile impacts traveling on north-south oriented roads may be impacted. Falling temperatures could result in slippery conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ Speicher
197 WWUS73 KFGF 012346 NPWFGF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Grand Forks ND 546 PM CST Sun Mar 1 2020 MNZ001>004-007-029-NDZ006>008-014>016-024-026>030-038-039-049- 052>054-020100- /O.EXP.KFGF.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-200302T0000Z/ West Polk-Norman-Clay-Kittson-West Marshall-Wilkin-Towner- Cavalier-Pembina-Benson-Ramsey-Eastern Walsh-Eddy-Nelson- Grand Forks-Griggs-Steele-Traill-Barnes-Cass-Ransom-Sargent- Richland-Western Walsh- Including the cities of Crookston, East Grand Forks, Ada, Twin Valley, Halstad, Moorhead, Hallock, Karlstad, Lancaster, Warren, Stephen, Argyle, Breckenridge, 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, Valley City, Fargo, Lisbon, Enderlin, Gwinner, Milnor, Forman, Rutland, Wahpeton, Edinburg, Adams, and Lankin 546 PM CST Sun Mar 1 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... While some breezy winds will continue this evening, the highest winds have come to an end so the wind advisory will be allowed to expire. $$ NC
The office that day
Everything else NWS Grand Forks, ND issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 29, 12:22 AM CST | Dense Fog Advisory | FGF | Barnes, Griggs, Ransom, Sargent, Steele | 9 hr |
Nearby
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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.