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Wind Chill Advisory 13, NWS Grand Forks, ND
NWS Grand Forks, ND issued this wind chill advisory at Feb 12, 2020, 10:35 AM CST for Benson County, Eddy County, Towner County, North Dakota. It took effect at Feb 12, 2020, 3:00 PM CST. It was in force for .
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Feb 12, 2020, 10:35 AM CST (16:35 UTC)
- In effect from
- Feb 12, 2020, 3:00 PM CST
- Expired
- Feb 12, 2020, 2:50 PM CST
- In force
- Issued by
- NWS Grand Forks, ND
Counties Benson County, ND, Eddy County, ND, Towner County, ND
The radar
The Minot AFB radar (KMBX), 128 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 16:40 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
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The nearest sounding before it
Bismarck Municip, ND (KBIS), launched 12:00Z, 4.6 hours before the alert went out and 192 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
- 699 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 35 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- -34 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- -25 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
330 WWUS43 KFGF 121635 WSWFGF URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Grand Forks ND 1035 AM CST Wed Feb 12 2020 NDZ038-131800- /O.CAN.KFGF.BZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-200212T2100Z/ /O.EXB.KFGF.WC.W.0003.200212T1635Z-200213T1800Z/ Barnes- Including the city of Valley City 1035 AM CST Wed Feb 12 2020 ...WIND CHILL WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST THURSDAY... ...BLIZZARD WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 50 below zero. * WHERE...Barnes County. * WHEN...Until noon CST Thursday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. && $$ NDZ026-028-131800- /O.CAN.KFGF.BZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-200212T1700Z/ /O.EXT.KFGF.WC.W.0002.200212T1635Z-200213T1800Z/ Nelson-Griggs- Including the cities of Lakota, Mcville, Aneta, Tolna, and Cooperstown 1035 AM CST Wed Feb 12 2020 ...WIND CHILL WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST THURSDAY... ...BLIZZARD WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 50 below zero. * WHERE...Nelson and Griggs Counties. * WHEN...Until noon CST Thursday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 5 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. && $$ MNZ022-023-131800- /O.CAN.KFGF.WW.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-200212T1700Z/ /O.UPG.KFGF.WC.Y.0011.200212T1700Z-200212T2100Z/ /O.EXB.KFGF.WC.W.0003.200212T1635Z-200213T1800Z/ Mahnomen-South Clearwater- Including the cities of Mahnomen, Naytahwaush, Waubun, Alida, Ebro, Lake Itasca, Long Lost Lake, Lower Rice Lake, Roy Lake, and Upper Rice Lake 1035 AM CST Wed Feb 12 2020 ...WIND CHILL WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST THURSDAY... ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 45 below zero. * WHERE...Mahnomen and South Clearwater Counties. * WHEN...Until noon CST Thursday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. && $$ NDZ014-024-131800- /O.CAN.KFGF.WW.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-200212T1700Z/ /O.NEW.KFGF.WC.Y.0013.200212T2100Z-200213T1800Z/ /O.EXT.KFGF.WC.W.0002.200212T1635Z-200212T2100Z/ Benson-Eddy- Including the cities of Fort Totten, Maddock, Leeds, Minnewaukan, and New Rockford 1035 AM CST Wed Feb 12 2020 ...WIND CHILL WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CST THIS AFTERNOON... ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO NOON CST THURSDAY... ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...For the Wind Chill Warning, dangerously cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 50 below zero through this afternoon. Winds begin to subside this evening with wind chills still expected to be as low as 40 below zero through the Advisory period. * WHERE...Benson and Eddy Counties. * WHEN...For the Wind Chill Warning, until 3 PM CST this afternoon. For the Wind Chill Advisory, from 3 PM this afternoon to noon CST Thursday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. && $$ MNZ005-008-013>016-131800- /O.CAN.KFGF.WW.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-200212T1700Z/ /O.UPG.KFGF.WC.Y.0012.200212T1700Z-200212T2100Z/ /O.EXB.KFGF.WC.W.0003.200212T1635Z-200213T1800Z/ Roseau-East Marshall-Pennington-Red Lake-East Polk- North Clearwater- Including the cities of Roseau, Warroad, Greenbush, Newfolden, Middle River, Grygla, Thief River Falls, Red Lake Falls, Fosston, Fertile, McIntosh, Erskine, Bagley, and Clearbrook 1035 AM CST Wed Feb 12 2020 ...WIND CHILL WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST THURSDAY... ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 45 below zero. * WHERE...Portions of northwest Minnesota. * WHEN...Until noon CST Thursday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. && $$ NDZ006-131800- /O.CAN.KFGF.WW.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-200212T1700Z/ /O.NEW.KFGF.WC.Y.0013.200212T2100Z-200213T1800Z/ /O.EXT.KFGF.WC.W.0003.200212T1635Z-200212T2100Z/ Towner- Including the city of Cando 1035 AM CST Wed Feb 12 2020 ...WIND CHILL WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CST THIS AFTERNOON... ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO NOON CST THURSDAY... ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...For the Wind Chill Warning, dangerously cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 50 below zero through this afternoon. Winds begin to subside this evening with wind chills still expected to be as low as 40 below zero through the Advisory period. * WHERE...Towner County. * WHEN...For the Wind Chill Warning, until 3 PM CST this afternoon. For the Wind Chill Advisory, from 3 PM this afternoon to noon CST Thursday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. && $$ MNZ027-028-031-131800- /O.CAN.KFGF.WW.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-200212T2100Z/ /O.EXB.KFGF.WC.W.0003.200212T1635Z-200213T1800Z/ West Becker-East Becker-East Otter Tail- Including the cities of Detroit Lakes, Wolf Lake, Perham, New York Mills, Parkers Prairie, Henning, and Battle Lake 1035 AM CST Wed Feb 12 2020 ...WIND CHILL WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST THURSDAY... ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 45 below zero. * WHERE...West Becker, East Becker and East Otter Tail Counties. * WHEN...Until noon CST Thursday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. && $$ MNZ004-NDZ007-008-015-054-131800- /O.CAN.KFGF.WW.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-200212T1700Z/ /O.EXT.KFGF.WC.W.0003.200212T1635Z-200213T1800Z/ Kittson-Cavalier-Pembina-Ramsey-Western Walsh- Including the cities of Hallock, Karlstad, Lancaster, Langdon, Cavalier, Walhalla, Drayton, Pembina, Neche, St. Thomas, Devils Lake, Edinburg, Adams, and Lankin 1035 AM CST Wed Feb 12 2020 ...WIND CHILL WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST THURSDAY... ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 50 below zero. * WHERE...In North Dakota, Ramsey, Western Walsh, Cavalier and Pembina Counties. In Minnesota, Kittson County. * WHEN...Until noon CST Thursday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 5 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. && $$ MNZ003-029-030-040-NDZ039-049-052-053-131800- /O.EXB.KFGF.WC.W.0003.200212T1635Z-200213T1800Z/ /O.EXT.KFGF.BZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-200212T2200Z/ Clay-Wilkin-West Otter Tail-Grant-Cass-Ransom-Sargent-Richland- Including the cities of Moorhead, Breckenridge, Fergus Falls, Elbow Lake, Hoffman, Ashby, Herman, Barrett, Fargo, Lisbon, Enderlin, Gwinner, Milnor, Forman, Rutland, and Wahpeton 1035 AM CST Wed Feb 12 2020 ...WIND CHILL WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST THURSDAY... ...BLIZZARD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM CST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the Wind Chill Warning, dangerously cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 45 below zero. For the Blizzard Warning, blizzard conditions. No additional snow accumulations expected. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Portions of west central Minnesota and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN...For the Wind Chill Warning, until noon CST Thursday. For the Blizzard Warning, until 4 PM CST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for North Dakota can be found at dot.nd.gov/travel and for Minnesota at 511mn.org, or by calling 5 1 1 in either state. && $$ MNZ006-009-017-131800- /O.UPG.KFGF.WC.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-200212T2100Z/ /O.EXB.KFGF.WC.W.0003.200212T1635Z-200213T1800Z/ Lake Of The Woods-North Beltrami-South Beltrami- Including the cities of Baudette, Red Lake, Redby, Ponemah, and Bemidji 1035 AM CST Wed Feb 12 2020 ...WIND CHILL WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 45 below zero. * WHERE...Lake Of The Woods, North Beltrami and South Beltrami Counties. * WHEN...Until noon CST Thursday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. && $$ MNZ024-032-131800- /O.EXB.KFGF.WC.W.0003.200212T1635Z-200213T1800Z/ Hubbard-Wadena- Including the cities of Park Rapids, Wadena, and Menahga 1035 AM CST Wed Feb 12 2020 ...WIND CHILL WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 45 below zero. * WHERE...Hubbard and Wadena Counties. * WHEN...Until noon CST Thursday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. && $$ MNZ001-002-007-NDZ016-027-029-030-131800- /O.EXT.KFGF.BZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-200212T2000Z/ /O.EXT.KFGF.WC.W.0002.200212T1635Z-200213T1800Z/ West Polk-Norman-West Marshall-Eastern Walsh-Grand Forks-Steele- Traill- Including the cities of Crookston, East Grand Forks, Ada, Twin Valley, Halstad, Warren, Stephen, Argyle, Grafton, Park River, Grand Forks, Finley, Hope, Mayville, Hillsboro, Hatton, and Portland 1035 AM CST Wed Feb 12 2020 ...BLIZZARD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM CST THIS AFTERNOON... ...WIND CHILL WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST THURSDAY... * WHAT...For the Wind Chill Warning, dangerously cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 50 below zero. For the Blizzard Warning, blizzard conditions. No additional snow accumulations expected. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northwest Minnesota and northeast and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN...For the Wind Chill Warning, until noon CST Thursday. For the Blizzard Warning, until 2 PM CST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 5 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for North Dakota can be found at dot.nd.gov/travel and for Minnesota at 511mn.org, or by calling 5 1 1 in either state. && $$
2 follow-up statements
030 WWUS43 KFGF 121912 WSWFGF URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Grand Forks ND 112 PM CST Wed Feb 12 2020 MNZ001-002-007-NDZ016-027-029-030-131800- /O.CAN.KFGF.BZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-200212T2000Z/ /O.CON.KFGF.WC.W.0002.000000T0000Z-200213T1800Z/ West Polk-Norman-West Marshall-Eastern Walsh-Grand Forks-Steele- Traill- Including the cities of Crookston, East Grand Forks, Ada, Twin Valley, Halstad, Warren, Stephen, Argyle, Grafton, Park River, Grand Forks, Finley, Hope, Mayville, Hillsboro, Hatton, and Portland 112 PM CST Wed Feb 12 2020 ...WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST THURSDAY... ...BLIZZARD WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 50 below zero. * WHERE...Portions of northwest Minnesota and northeast and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN...Until noon CST Thursday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. && $$ NDZ049-052-131800- /O.CAN.KFGF.BZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-200212T2200Z/ /O.CON.KFGF.WC.W.0003.000000T0000Z-200213T1800Z/ Ransom-Sargent- Including the cities of Lisbon, Enderlin, Gwinner, Milnor, Forman, and Rutland 112 PM CST Wed Feb 12 2020 ...WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST THURSDAY... ...BLIZZARD WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 45 below zero. * WHERE...Sargent and Ransom Counties. * WHEN...Until noon CST Thursday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. && $$ MNZ003-029-030-040-NDZ039-053-131800- /O.CON.KFGF.BZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-200212T2200Z/ /O.CON.KFGF.WC.W.0003.000000T0000Z-200213T1800Z/ Clay-Wilkin-West Otter Tail-Grant-Cass-Richland- Including the cities of Moorhead, Breckenridge, Fergus Falls, Elbow Lake, Hoffman, Ashby, Herman, Barrett, Fargo, and Wahpeton 112 PM CST Wed Feb 12 2020 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM CST THIS AFTERNOON... ...WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST THURSDAY... * WHAT...For the Wind Chill Warning, dangerously cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 45 below zero. For the Blizzard Warning, blizzard conditions. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Portions of west central Minnesota and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN...For the Wind Chill Warning, until noon CST Thursday. For the Blizzard Warning, until 4 PM CST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for North Dakota can be found at dot.nd.gov/travel and for Minnesota at 511mn.org, or by calling 5 1 1 in either state. && $$ NDZ014-024-131800- /O.CON.KFGF.WC.W.0002.000000T0000Z-200212T2100Z/ /O.CON.KFGF.WC.Y.0013.200212T2100Z-200213T1800Z/ Benson-Eddy- Including the cities of Fort Totten, Maddock, Leeds, Minnewaukan, and New Rockford 112 PM CST Wed Feb 12 2020 ...WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CST THIS AFTERNOON... ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST THURSDAY... * WHAT...For the Wind Chill Warning, dangerously cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 45 below zero. For the Wind Chill Advisory, very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 45 below zero. * WHERE...Benson and Eddy Counties. * WHEN...For the Wind Chill Warning, until 3 PM CST this afternoon. For the Wind Chill Advisory, until noon CST Thursday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. && $$ NDZ006-131800- /O.CON.KFGF.WC.W.0003.000000T0000Z-200212T2100Z/ /O.CON.KFGF.WC.Y.0013.200212T2100Z-200213T1800Z/ Towner- Including the city of Cando 112 PM CST Wed Feb 12 2020 ...WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CST THIS AFTERNOON... ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST THURSDAY... * WHAT...For the Wind Chill Warning, dangerously cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 45 below zero. For the Wind Chill Advisory, very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 40 below zero. * WHERE...Towner County. * WHEN...For the Wind Chill Warning, until 3 PM CST this afternoon. For the Wind Chill Advisory, until noon CST Thursday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. && $$ MNZ004>006-008-009-013>017-022>024-027-028-031-032-NDZ007-008-015- 038-054-131800- /O.CON.KFGF.WC.W.0003.000000T0000Z-200213T1800Z/ Kittson-Roseau-Lake Of The Woods-East Marshall-North Beltrami- Pennington-Red Lake-East Polk-North Clearwater-South Beltrami- Mahnomen-South Clearwater-Hubbard-West Becker-East Becker- East Otter Tail-Wadena-Cavalier-Pembina-Ramsey-Barnes- Western Walsh- Including the cities of Hallock, Karlstad, Lancaster, Roseau, Warroad, Greenbush, Baudette, Newfolden, Middle River, Grygla, Red Lake, Redby, Ponemah, Thief River Falls, Red Lake Falls, Fosston, Fertile, McIntosh, Erskine, Bagley, Clearbrook, Bemidji, Mahnomen, Naytahwaush, Waubun, Alida, Ebro, Lake Itasca, Long Lost Lake, Lower Rice Lake, Roy Lake, Upper Rice Lake, Park Rapids, Detroit Lakes, Wolf Lake, Perham, New York Mills, Parkers Prairie, Henning, Battle Lake, Wadena, Menahga, Langdon, Cavalier, Walhalla, Drayton, Pembina, Neche, St. Thomas, Devils Lake, Valley City, Edinburg, Adams, and Lankin 112 PM CST Wed Feb 12 2020 ...WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 45 below zero. * WHERE...Portions of central, north central, northwest and west central Minnesota and northeast and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN...Until noon CST Thursday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. && $$ NDZ026-028-131800- /O.CON.KFGF.WC.W.0002.000000T0000Z-200213T1800Z/ Nelson-Griggs- Including the cities of Lakota, Mcville, Aneta, Tolna, and Cooperstown 112 PM CST Wed Feb 12 2020 ...WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 45 below zero. * WHERE...Nelson and Griggs Counties. * WHEN...Until noon CST Thursday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. && $$
051 WWUS43 KFGF 122050 WSWFGF URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Grand Forks ND 250 PM CST Wed Feb 12 2020 MNZ003-029-030-040-NDZ039-053-131800- /O.CAN.KFGF.BZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-200212T2200Z/ /O.CON.KFGF.WC.W.0003.000000T0000Z-200213T1800Z/ Clay-Wilkin-West Otter Tail-Grant-Cass-Richland- Including the cities of Moorhead, Breckenridge, Fergus Falls, Elbow Lake, Hoffman, Ashby, Herman, Barrett, Fargo, and Wahpeton 250 PM CST Wed Feb 12 2020 ...WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST THURSDAY... ...BLIZZARD WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 50 below zero. * WHERE...Portions of west central Minnesota and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN...Until noon CST Thursday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. && $$ NDZ014-024-131800- /O.CAN.KFGF.WC.Y.0013.200212T2100Z-200213T1800Z/ /O.EXT.KFGF.WC.W.0002.000000T0000Z-200213T1800Z/ Benson-Eddy- Including the cities of Fort Totten, Maddock, Leeds, Minnewaukan, and New Rockford 250 PM CST Wed Feb 12 2020 ...WIND CHILL WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST THURSDAY... ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 45 below zero. * WHERE...Benson and Eddy Counties. * WHEN...Until noon CST Thursday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. && $$ NDZ006-131800- /O.CAN.KFGF.WC.Y.0013.200212T2100Z-200213T1800Z/ /O.EXT.KFGF.WC.W.0003.000000T0000Z-200213T1800Z/ Towner- Including the city of Cando 250 PM CST Wed Feb 12 2020 ...WIND CHILL WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST THURSDAY... ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 45 below zero. * WHERE...Towner County. * WHEN...Until noon CST Thursday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. && $$ MNZ004>006-008-009-013>017-022>024-027-028-031-032-NDZ007-008-015- 038-049-052-054-131800- /O.CON.KFGF.WC.W.0003.000000T0000Z-200213T1800Z/ Kittson-Roseau-Lake Of The Woods-East Marshall-North Beltrami- Pennington-Red Lake-East Polk-North Clearwater-South Beltrami- Mahnomen-South Clearwater-Hubbard-West Becker-East Becker- East Otter Tail-Wadena-Cavalier-Pembina-Ramsey-Barnes-Ransom- Sargent-Western Walsh- Including the cities of Hallock, Karlstad, Lancaster, Roseau, Warroad, Greenbush, Baudette, Newfolden, Middle River, Grygla, Red Lake, Redby, Ponemah, 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, Perham, New York Mills, Parkers Prairie, Henning, Battle Lake, Wadena, Menahga, Langdon, Cavalier, Walhalla, Drayton, Pembina, Neche, St. Thomas, Devils Lake, Valley City, Lisbon, Enderlin, Gwinner, Milnor, Forman, Rutland, Edinburg, Adams, and Lankin 250 PM CST Wed Feb 12 2020 ...WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 45 below zero. * WHERE...Portions of central, north central, northwest and west central Minnesota and northeast and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN...Until noon CST Thursday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. && $$ MNZ001-002-007-NDZ016-026>030-131800- /O.CON.KFGF.WC.W.0002.000000T0000Z-200213T1800Z/ West Polk-Norman-West Marshall-Eastern Walsh-Nelson-Grand Forks- Griggs-Steele-Traill- Including the cities of Crookston, East Grand Forks, Ada, Twin Valley, Halstad, Warren, Stephen, Argyle, Grafton, Park River, Lakota, Mcville, Aneta, Tolna, Grand Forks, Cooperstown, Finley, Hope, Mayville, Hillsboro, Hatton, and Portland 250 PM CST Wed Feb 12 2020 ...WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 50 below zero. * WHERE...Portions of northwest Minnesota and northeast and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN...Until noon CST Thursday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. && $$
What forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this wind chill 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 chill advisory went out at Feb 12, 6:55 AM CST, 3 hours 40 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Feb 12, 6:55 AM CST, 3 hours 40 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
655 AM CST Wed Feb 12 2020
.UPDATE...
Issued at 654 AM CST Wed Feb 12 2020
Low visibilities remain across the Red river Valley proper with 1/4
mile or less visibility. Visibility was a little better outside the
valley. Arctic air continues to move south across the area. Wind
chills ranged from 25 to 40 below over northeast ND and adjacent
parts of northwest MN. Blizzard warning continues until 9 am CST for
the northern valley and for the southern valley until 3 pm CST.
Going forecast looks good.
&&
.SHORT TERM...(Today through Thursday)
Issued at 332 AM CST Wed Feb 12 2020
Upper level trough extended from Hudson Bay to southern SASK. Upper
trough will rotate south and east through Thu. Arctic cold front
preceded the upper trough and will move across the forecast area by
sunrise this morning. Temperatures were already below zero over the
Devils Lake basin and parts of northeast ND.
Model soundings indicate sustained winds of better than 30 knots
continues for about 8 hours then slowly settles down. Both radar and
satellite indicate frontal boundary was moving south at 30-35 knots.
Radar indicated light snow accumulations generally an inch or less.
Visibilities have generally been 1/4 mile or less and some wind
gusts in the 50 mph range post frontal.
High impacts will continue this morning with ongoing blizzard
conditions. Have extended blizzard warning into eastern Walsh and
western Marshall counties until 9 am CST.
After today impacts will continue low wind chills for tonight and
Thu morning. Wind chill advisories and warnings will probably be
needed.
.LONG TERM...(Thursday night through Tuesday)
Issued at 332 AM CST Wed Feb 12 2020
Short discussion due to the ongoing blizzard. Cold wind chills
anticipated Thursday night into Friday morning, due to steady south
winds and cold temperatures. Could also be some patching blowing and
drifting snow. Looks like another weak clipper system Friday night
into early Saturday, with minimal snowfall accumulations. Confidence
for Sunday through Tuesday is quite low, with a large spread in
model solutions.
&&
.AVIATION...(For the 12Z TAFS through 12Z Thursday morning)
Issued at 548 AM CST Wed Feb 12 2020
A clearing line was moving across the International border. IFR
conditions were across much of the area due to either low cigs or
low visibility. Expect IFR conditions to shift south today. A clear
sky will move across the forecast by 19Z this afternoon. However SE
visibility restrictions may remain with blowing snow into the early
to mid afternoon. Expect VFr conditions for tonight and Thu.
&&
.FGF WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
ND...Blizzard Warning until 3 PM CST this afternoon for NDZ038-039-
049-052-053.
Winter Weather Advisory until 9 AM CST this morning for
NDZ006>008-014-015-024-054.
Wind Chill Warning until 3 PM CST this afternoon for NDZ006>008-
014>016-024-026>030-054.
Blizzard Warning until 9 AM CST this morning for NDZ016-026>030.
MN...Blizzard Warning until 3 PM CST this afternoon for MNZ003-029-
030-040.
Winter Weather Advisory until 3 PM CST this afternoon for MNZ027-
028-031.
Winter Weather Advisory until 9 AM CST this morning for MNZ004-
005-008-013>016-022-023.
Wind Chill Advisory until 3 PM CST this afternoon for MNZ005-008-
013>017-022-023.
Wind Chill Warning until 3 PM CST this afternoon for MNZ001-002-
004-007.
Blizzard Warning until 9 AM CST this morning for MNZ001-002-007.
Wind Chill Advisory until 3 PM CST this afternoon for MNZ006-009.
&&
UPDATE...JH
SHORT TERM...JH
LONG TERM...Godon
AVIATION...JHHazardous weather outlook, Feb 12, 6:47 AM CST, 3 hours 48 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Grand Forks ND 647 AM CST Wed Feb 12 2020 MNZ001>003-007-029-030-040-NDZ016-026>030-038-039-049-052-053- 131300- West Polk-Norman-Clay-West Marshall-Wilkin-West Otter Tail-Grant- Eastern Walsh-Nelson-Grand Forks-Griggs-Steele-Traill-Barnes-Cass- Ransom-Sargent-Richland- 647 AM CST Wed Feb 12 2020 This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of eastern North Dakota, west central and northwest Minnesota. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight A cold front has moved across the region this morning and brought blizzard conditions to the area. Light snow fell overnight with an inch or less. The combination of light snow and high winds will bring blizzard conditions this morning especially in open country. Also wind chill warnings or advisories will likely be need for this afternoon and tonight with expected wind chills of 25 to 45 below zero. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday Wind chill advisories will probably be needed for Thursday morning with wind chills of 25 to 45 below zero. Wind chills advisories will probably be needed with wind chills of 25 to 35 below zero are expected for Thursday night and Friday morning. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation will not be needed. MNZ004-NDZ006>008-014-015-024-054-131300- Kittson-Towner-Cavalier-Pembina-Benson-Ramsey-Eddy-Western Walsh- 647 AM CST Wed Feb 12 2020 This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of eastern North Dakota and northwest Minnesota. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight Gusty winds this morning will produce brief periods of white-out conditions in open country. Also wind chill warnings or advisories will likely be need for this afternoon and tonight with expected wind chills of 25 to 45 below zero. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday Wind chill advisories will probably be needed for Thursday morning with wind chills of 25 to 45 below zero. Wind chills advisories will probably be needed with wind chills of 25 to 35 below zero are expected for Thursday night and Friday morning. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation will not be needed. MNZ005-006-008-009-013>017-022-023-027-028-031-131300- Roseau-Lake Of The Woods-East Marshall-North Beltrami-Pennington- Red Lake-East Polk-North Clearwater-South Beltrami-Mahnomen- South Clearwater-West Becker-East Becker-East Otter Tail- 647 AM CST Wed Feb 12 2020 This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of west central and northwest Minnesota. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight Gusty winds this morning will produce brief periods of white-out conditions in open country. Also low wind chills of 25 to 40 below zero are expected. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday Wind chill advisories will probably be needed for Thursday morning with wind chills of 25 to 45 below zero. Wind chills advisories will probably be needed with wind chills of 25 to 35 below zero are expected for Thursday night and Friday morning. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation will not be needed. MNZ024-032-131300- Hubbard-Wadena- 647 AM CST Wed Feb 12 2020 This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of west central and northwest Minnesota. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight Low wind chills of 25 to 40 below zero are expected for tonight. Wind chill advisories will likely be needed for tonight. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday Wind chill advisories will probably be needed for Thursday morning with wind chills of 25 to 40 below zero. Wind chills advisories will probably be needed with wind chills of 25 to 35 below zero are expected for Thursday night and Friday morning. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation will not be needed.
In the hours before
Local storm report, Feb 12, 8:36 AM CST, 1 hour 59 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GRAND FORKS ND
836 AM CST WED FEB 12 2020
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0713 AM BLIZZARD 1 SE GWINNER 46.22N 97.65W
02/12/2020 Sargent ND AWOS
BLIZZARD CONDITIONS OBSERVED AT KGWR SINCE 435 AM CST.
CONDITIONS STILL ONGOING.
0713 AM BLIZZARD 2 SSE COOPERSTOWN 47.42N 98.10W
02/12/2020 Griggs ND AWOS
BLIZZARD CONDITIONS OBSERVED AT KS32 FROM 235 AM TO 535
AM CST.
0713 AM BLIZZARD 2 ESE GRAFTON 48.40N 97.37W
02/12/2020 Walsh ND AWOS
BLIZZARD CONDITIONS OBSERVED AT KGAF SINCE 1235 AM CST.
CONDITIONS STILL ONGOING.
&&
CJONESLocal storm report, Feb 12, 8:57 AM CST, 1 hour 38 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GRAND FORKS ND
857 AM CST WED FEB 12 2020
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0842 AM BLIZZARD 4 N FARGO 46.93N 96.82W
02/12/2020 Cass ND ASOS
BLIZZARD CONDITIONS OBSERVED AT KFAR SINCE 415 AM CST.
CONDITIONS STILL ONGOING.
0842 AM BLIZZARD 6 WNW GRAND FORKS 47.95N 97.18W
02/12/2020 Grand Forks ND ASOS
BLIZZARD CONDITIONS OBSERVED AT KGFK SINCE 125 AM CST.
CONDITIONS STILL ONGOING.
0842 AM BLIZZARD 5 N CROOKSTON 47.85N 96.62W
02/12/2020 Polk MN AWOS
BLIZZARD CONDITIONS OBSERVED AT KCKN SINCE 235 AM CST.
CONDITIONS STILL ONGOING.
&&
CJONESLocal storm report, Feb 12, 9:15 AM CST, 1 hour 20 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GRAND FORKS ND
915 AM CST WED FEB 12 2020
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0409 AM BLIZZARD ADA 47.30N 96.51W
02/12/2020 Norman MN DEPT OF HIGHWAYS
PORTIONS OF MINNESOTA HIGHWAY 200 AND U S HIGHWAY 2
CLOSED DUE TO BLIZZARD CONDITIONS. TRAVEL IS NOT ADVISED
FOR PORTIONS OF NORTHWEST MINNESOTA. VIA MNDOT.
0902 AM BLIZZARD 1 W HILLSBORO 47.40N 97.07W
02/12/2020 Traill ND DEPT OF HIGHWAYS
INTERSTATE 29 CLOSED WITHIN NORTH DAKOTA FROM CANADIAN
BORDER TO SOUTH DAKOTA BORDER DUE TO BLIZZARD CONDITIONS.
TRAVEL IS NOT ADVISED WITHIN PORTIONS OF EASTERN NORTH
DAKOTA. VIA NDDOT.
&&
CJONESThe office that day
Everything else NWS Grand Forks, ND issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 11, 7:01 PM CST | Wind Chill Warning | FGF | Benson, Cavalier, Eddy, Grand Forks, Griggs, Nelson and 6 more | 41 hr |
| Feb 12, 6:08 AM CST | Wind Chill Warning | FGF | Barnes, Cass, Cavalier, Pembina, Ramsey, Ransom and 4 more | 30 hr |
| Feb 12, 6:08 AM CST | Winter Weather Advisory | FGF | Cavalier, Pembina, Ramsey, Towner, Walsh | 4 hr |
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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.