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High Wind Watch 1, NWS Bismarck, ND

January 12, 202132 counties in North Dakota

NWS Bismarck, ND issued this high wind watch at Jan 12, 2021, 3:03 AM MST for 32 counties in North Dakota. It took effect at Jan 13, 2021, 5:00 PM MST. It was in force for .

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jan 12, 2021, 3:03 AM MST (10:03 UTC)
In effect from
Jan 13, 2021, 5:00 PM MST
Expired
Jan 13, 2021, 12:13 PM MST
In force
Issued by
NWS Bismarck, ND
All 32 counties

Adams County, ND, Billings County, ND, Bottineau County, ND, Bowman County, ND, Burke County, ND, Burleigh County, ND, Dickey County, ND, Divide County, ND, Dunn County, ND, Emmons County, ND, Foster County, ND, Golden Valley County, ND, Grant County, ND, Hettinger County, ND, Kidder County, ND, LaMoure County, ND, Logan County, ND, McHenry County, ND, McIntosh County, ND, McKenzie County, ND, Mercer County, ND, Mountrail County, ND, Oliver County, ND, Pierce County, ND, Renville County, ND, Rolette County, ND, Sheridan County, ND, Slope County, ND, Stark County, ND, Stutsman County, ND, Wells County, ND, Williams County, ND

The radar

The Bismarck radar (KBIS), 72 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 10:07 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 00:00Z, 10.1 hours before the alert went out and 75 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 00:00Z on 2021-01-12Temperature 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, Bismarck Municip, ND at 00:00Z on 2021-01-12The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 101 square meters per square second.19395878Sfc1 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
2182 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
33 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
101 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
92 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

155 
WWUS73 KBIS 121003
NPWBIS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
403 AM CST Tue Jan 12 2021

NDZ001-009-017-018-031>033-040-041-043-044-130000-
/O.NEW.KBIS.HW.A.0001.210114T0000Z-210115T1200Z/
Divide-Williams-McKenzie-Dunn-Golden Valley-Billings-Stark-Slope-
Hettinger-Bowman-Adams-
Including the cities of Crosby, Williston, Watford City, 
Killdeer, Halliday, Beach, Medora, Dickinson, Marmarth, Mott, 
New England, Bowman, and Hettinger
403 AM CST Tue Jan 12 2021 /303 AM MST Tue Jan 12 2021/

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING THROUGH LATE
THURSDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  possible.

* WHERE...Much of western North Dakota.

* WHEN...From Wednesday evening through late Thursday night.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult, especially for high 
  profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Light snow is possible Wednesday night into
  early Thursday. If snow does occur, it could combine with the 
  high winds to significantly impact visibility at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this
situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe
location prior to the onset of winds.

&&

$$
7 follow-up statements
274 
WWUS73 KBIS 121827
NPWBIS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
1227 PM CST Tue Jan 12 2021

NDZ003-011-019>021-034-042-045-130230-
/O.EXB.KBIS.HW.A.0001.210114T0300Z-210115T1200Z/
Renville-Ward-Mercer-Oliver-McLean-Morton-Grant-Sioux-
Including the cities of Mohall, Glenburn, Sherwood, Minot, 
Beulah, Hazen, Center, Garrison, Washburn, Underwood, Wilton, 
Turtle Lake, Mandan, Elgin, Carson, New Leipzig, Fort Yates, 
Selfridge, and Solen
1227 PM CST Tue Jan 12 2021 /1127 AM MST Tue Jan 12 2021/

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING THROUGH LATE
THURSDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Northwest winds to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  possible.

* WHERE...Renville, Ward, Mercer, Oliver, McLean, Morton, Grant 
  and Sioux Counties.

* WHEN...From Wednesday evening through late Thursday night.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult, especially for high 
  profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Light snow is possible Wednesday night 
  into early Thursday. If snow does occur, it could combine with 
  the high winds to significantly impact visibility at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this
situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe
location prior to the onset of winds.

&&

$$

NDZ004-005-012-013-022-023-025-035>037-046>048-050-051-130230-
/O.EXB.KBIS.HW.A.0001.210114T0600Z-210115T1200Z/
Bottineau-Rolette-McHenry-Pierce-Sheridan-Wells-Foster-Burleigh-
Kidder-Stutsman-Emmons-Logan-La Moure-McIntosh-Dickey-
Including the cities of Bottineau, Rolla, Dunseith, Rolette, 
Shell Valley, St. John, Velva, Towner, Drake, Rugby, Mcclusky, 
Goodrich, Harvey, Fessenden, Carrington, Bismarck, Steele, 
Tappen, Jamestown, Linton, Strasburg, Napoleon, Gackle, Lamoure, 
Edgeley, Kulm, Wishek, Ashley, Oakes, and Ellendale
1227 PM CST Tue Jan 12 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH
LATE THURSDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Northwest winds to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  possible.

* WHERE...Central North Dakota including the James River Valley.

* WHEN...From Wednesday night through late Thursday night.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult, especially for high 
  profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Light snow is possible Wednesday night
  through Thursday. If snow does occur, it could combine with the
  high winds to significantly impact visibility at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this
situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe
location prior to the onset of winds.

&&

$$

NDZ002-010-130230-
/O.EXA.KBIS.HW.A.0001.210114T0000Z-210115T1200Z/
Burke-Mountrail-
Including the cities of Bowbells, Powers Lake, Lignite, Columbus,
Portal, New Town, Stanley, and Parshall
1227 PM CST Tue Jan 12 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING THROUGH LATE
THURSDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Northwest winds to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  possible.

* WHERE...Burke and Mountrail Counties.

* WHEN...From Wednesday evening through late Thursday night.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult, especially for high 
  profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Light snow is possible Wednesday night 
  into early Thursday. If snow does occur, it could combine with 
  the high winds to significantly impact visibility at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this
situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe
location prior to the onset of winds.

&&

$$

NDZ001-009-017-018-031>033-040-041-043-044-130230-
/O.CON.KBIS.HW.A.0001.210114T0000Z-210115T1200Z/
Divide-Williams-McKenzie-Dunn-Golden Valley-Billings-Stark-Slope-
Hettinger-Bowman-Adams-
Including the cities of Crosby, Williston, Watford City, 
Killdeer, Halliday, Beach, Medora, Dickinson, Marmarth, Mott, 
New England, Bowman, and Hettinger
1227 PM CST Tue Jan 12 2021 /1127 AM MST Tue Jan 12 2021/

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING
THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Northwest winds to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  possible.

* WHERE...Western North Dakota.

* WHEN...From Wednesday evening through late Thursday night.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult, especially for high 
  profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Light snow is possible Wednesday night 
  into early Thursday. If snow does occur, it could combine with 
  the high winds to significantly impact visibility at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this
situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe
location prior to the onset of winds.

&&

$$

Heinert
325 
WWUS73 KBIS 122041
NPWBIS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
241 PM CST Tue Jan 12 2021

NDZ001-002-009-010-017-018-031>033-040-041-043-044-130445-
/O.CON.KBIS.HW.A.0001.210114T0000Z-210115T1200Z/
Divide-Burke-Williams-Mountrail-McKenzie-Dunn-Golden Valley-
Billings-Stark-Slope-Hettinger-Bowman-Adams-
Including the cities of Crosby, Bowbells, Powers Lake, Lignite, 
Columbus, Portal, Williston, New Town, Stanley, Parshall, 
Watford City, Killdeer, Halliday, Beach, Medora, Dickinson, 
Marmarth, Mott, New England, Bowman, and Hettinger
241 PM CST Tue Jan 12 2021 /141 PM MST Tue Jan 12 2021/

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING
THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Northwest winds to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  possible.

* WHERE...Western North Dakota.

* WHEN...From Wednesday evening through late Thursday night.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult, especially for high 
  profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Light snow is possible Wednesday night 
  into Thursday. If snow does occur, it could combine with the 
  high winds to significantly impact visibility at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this
situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe
location prior to the onset of winds.

&&

$$

NDZ003-011-019>021-034-042-045-130445-
/O.CON.KBIS.HW.A.0001.210114T0300Z-210115T1200Z/
Renville-Ward-Mercer-Oliver-McLean-Morton-Grant-Sioux-
Including the cities of Mohall, Glenburn, Sherwood, Minot, 
Beulah, Hazen, Center, Garrison, Washburn, Underwood, Wilton, 
Turtle Lake, Mandan, Elgin, Carson, New Leipzig, Fort Yates, 
Selfridge, and Solen
241 PM CST Tue Jan 12 2021 /141 PM MST Tue Jan 12 2021/

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING
THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Northwest winds to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  possible.

* WHERE...Renville, Ward, Mercer, Oliver, McLean, Morton, Grant 
  and Sioux Counties.

* WHEN...From Wednesday evening through late Thursday night.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult, especially for high 
  profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Light snow is possible Wednesday night 
  into Thursday. If snow does occur, it could combine with the 
  high winds to significantly impact visibility at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this
situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe
location prior to the onset of winds.

&&

$$

NDZ004-005-012-013-022-023-025-035>037-046>048-050-051-130445-
/O.CON.KBIS.HW.A.0001.210114T0600Z-210115T1200Z/
Bottineau-Rolette-McHenry-Pierce-Sheridan-Wells-Foster-Burleigh-
Kidder-Stutsman-Emmons-Logan-La Moure-McIntosh-Dickey-
Including the cities of Bottineau, Rolla, Dunseith, Rolette, 
Shell Valley, St. John, Velva, Towner, Drake, Rugby, Mcclusky, 
Goodrich, Harvey, Fessenden, Carrington, Bismarck, Steele, 
Tappen, Jamestown, Linton, Strasburg, Napoleon, Gackle, Lamoure, 
Edgeley, Kulm, Wishek, Ashley, Oakes, and Ellendale
241 PM CST Tue Jan 12 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT
THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Northwest winds to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  possible.

* WHERE...Central North Dakota including the James River Valley.

* WHEN...From late Wednesday night through late Thursday night.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult, especially for high 
  profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Light snow is possible Wednesday night 
  into Thursday. If snow does occur, it could combine with the 
  high winds to significantly impact visibility at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this
situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe
location prior to the onset of winds.

&&

$$

Heinert
500 
WWUS73 KBIS 130007
NPWBIS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
607 PM CST Tue Jan 12 2021

NDZ001-002-009-010-017-018-031>033-040-041-043-044-130815-
/O.CON.KBIS.HW.A.0001.210114T0000Z-210115T1200Z/
Divide-Burke-Williams-Mountrail-McKenzie-Dunn-Golden Valley-
Billings-Stark-Slope-Hettinger-Bowman-Adams-
Including the cities of Crosby, Bowbells, Powers Lake, Lignite, 
Columbus, Portal, Williston, New Town, Stanley, Parshall, 
Watford City, Killdeer, Halliday, Beach, Medora, Dickinson, 
Marmarth, Mott, New England, Bowman, and Hettinger
607 PM CST Tue Jan 12 2021 /507 PM MST Tue Jan 12 2021/

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING
THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Northwest winds to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  possible.

* WHERE...Western North Dakota.

* WHEN...From Wednesday evening through late Thursday night.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult, especially for high 
  profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Light snow is possible Wednesday night 
  into Thursday. If snow does occur, it could combine with the 
  high winds to significantly impact visibility at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this
situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe
location prior to the onset of winds.

&&

$$

NDZ003-011-019>021-034-042-045-130815-
/O.CON.KBIS.HW.A.0001.210114T0300Z-210115T1200Z/
Renville-Ward-Mercer-Oliver-McLean-Morton-Grant-Sioux-
Including the cities of Mohall, Glenburn, Sherwood, Minot, 
Beulah, Hazen, Center, Garrison, Washburn, Underwood, Wilton, 
Turtle Lake, Mandan, Elgin, Carson, New Leipzig, Fort Yates, 
Selfridge, and Solen
607 PM CST Tue Jan 12 2021 /507 PM MST Tue Jan 12 2021/

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING
THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Northwest winds to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  possible.

* WHERE...Renville, Ward, Mercer, Oliver, McLean, Morton, Grant 
  and Sioux Counties.

* WHEN...From Wednesday evening through late Thursday night.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult, especially for high 
  profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Light snow is possible Wednesday night 
  into Thursday. If snow does occur, it could combine with the 
  high winds to significantly impact visibility at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this
situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe
location prior to the onset of winds.

&&

$$

NDZ004-005-012-013-022-023-025-035>037-046>048-050-051-130815-
/O.CON.KBIS.HW.A.0001.210114T0600Z-210115T1200Z/
Bottineau-Rolette-McHenry-Pierce-Sheridan-Wells-Foster-Burleigh-
Kidder-Stutsman-Emmons-Logan-La Moure-McIntosh-Dickey-
Including the cities of Bottineau, Rolla, Dunseith, Rolette, 
Shell Valley, St. John, Velva, Towner, Drake, Rugby, Mcclusky, 
Goodrich, Harvey, Fessenden, Carrington, Bismarck, Steele, 
Tappen, Jamestown, Linton, Strasburg, Napoleon, Gackle, Lamoure, 
Edgeley, Kulm, Wishek, Ashley, Oakes, and Ellendale
607 PM CST Tue Jan 12 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT
THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Northwest winds to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  possible.

* WHERE...Central North Dakota including the James River Valley.

* WHEN...From late Wednesday night through late Thursday night.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult, especially for high 
  profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Light snow is possible Wednesday night 
  into Thursday. If snow does occur, it could combine with the 
  high winds to significantly impact visibility at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this
situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe
location prior to the onset of winds.

&&

$$

ZH
428 
WWUS73 KBIS 130336
NPWBIS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
936 PM CST Tue Jan 12 2021

NDZ001-002-009-010-017-018-031>033-040-041-043-044-131145-
/O.CON.KBIS.HW.A.0001.210114T0000Z-210115T1200Z/
Divide-Burke-Williams-Mountrail-McKenzie-Dunn-Golden Valley-
Billings-Stark-Slope-Hettinger-Bowman-Adams-
Including the cities of Crosby, Bowbells, Powers Lake, Lignite, 
Columbus, Portal, Williston, New Town, Stanley, Parshall, 
Watford City, Killdeer, Halliday, Beach, Medora, Dickinson, 
Marmarth, Mott, New England, Bowman, and Hettinger
936 PM CST Tue Jan 12 2021 /836 PM MST Tue Jan 12 2021/

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING
THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Northwest winds to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  possible.

* WHERE...Western North Dakota.

* WHEN...From Wednesday evening through late Thursday night.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult, especially for high 
  profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Light snow is possible Wednesday night 
  into Thursday. If snow does occur, it could combine with the 
  high winds to significantly impact visibility at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this
situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe
location prior to the onset of winds.

&&

$$

NDZ003-011-019>021-034-042-045-131145-
/O.CON.KBIS.HW.A.0001.210114T0300Z-210115T1200Z/
Renville-Ward-Mercer-Oliver-McLean-Morton-Grant-Sioux-
Including the cities of Mohall, Glenburn, Sherwood, Minot, 
Beulah, Hazen, Center, Garrison, Washburn, Underwood, Wilton, 
Turtle Lake, Mandan, Elgin, Carson, New Leipzig, Fort Yates, 
Selfridge, and Solen
936 PM CST Tue Jan 12 2021 /836 PM MST Tue Jan 12 2021/

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING
THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Northwest winds to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  possible.

* WHERE...Renville, Ward, Mercer, Oliver, McLean, Morton, Grant 
  and Sioux Counties.

* WHEN...From Wednesday evening through late Thursday night.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult, especially for high 
  profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Light snow is possible Wednesday night 
  into Thursday. If snow does occur, it could combine with the 
  high winds to significantly impact visibility at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this
situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe
location prior to the onset of winds.

&&

$$

NDZ004-005-012-013-022-023-025-035>037-046>048-050-051-131145-
/O.CON.KBIS.HW.A.0001.210114T0600Z-210115T1200Z/
Bottineau-Rolette-McHenry-Pierce-Sheridan-Wells-Foster-Burleigh-
Kidder-Stutsman-Emmons-Logan-La Moure-McIntosh-Dickey-
Including the cities of Bottineau, Rolla, Dunseith, Rolette, 
Shell Valley, St. John, Velva, Towner, Drake, Rugby, Mcclusky, 
Goodrich, Harvey, Fessenden, Carrington, Bismarck, Steele, 
Tappen, Jamestown, Linton, Strasburg, Napoleon, Gackle, Lamoure, 
Edgeley, Kulm, Wishek, Ashley, Oakes, and Ellendale
936 PM CST Tue Jan 12 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT
THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Northwest winds to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  possible.

* WHERE...Central North Dakota including the James River Valley.

* WHEN...From late Wednesday night through late Thursday night.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult, especially for high 
  profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Light snow is possible Wednesday night 
  into Thursday. If snow does occur, it could combine with the 
  high winds to significantly impact visibility at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this
situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe
location prior to the onset of winds.

&&

$$

ZH
837 
WWUS73 KBIS 130853
NPWBIS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
253 AM CST Wed Jan 13 2021

NDZ001-002-009-010-017-018-031>033-040-041-043-044-140000-
/O.UPG.KBIS.HW.A.0001.210114T0000Z-210115T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KBIS.HW.W.0001.210114T0000Z-210115T1200Z/
Divide-Burke-Williams-Mountrail-McKenzie-Dunn-Golden Valley-
Billings-Stark-Slope-Hettinger-Bowman-Adams-
Including the cities of Crosby, Bowbells, Powers Lake, Lignite, 
Columbus, Portal, Williston, New Town, Stanley, Parshall, 
Watford City, Killdeer, Halliday, Beach, Medora, Dickinson, 
Marmarth, Mott, New England, Bowman, and Hettinger
253 AM CST Wed Jan 13 2021 /153 AM MST Wed Jan 13 2021/

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ THIS
EVENING TO 6 AM CST /5 AM MST/ FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds to 40 mph with gusts to 60 mph expected.

* WHERE...Western North Dakota.

* WHEN...From 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ this evening to 6 AM CST /5 AM 
  MST/ Friday.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile
  vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Light snow is possible tonight into
  Thursday morning. If snow does occur, it could combine with the
  high winds to significantly impact visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior 
to the onset of winds. Use caution if you must drive.

&&

$$

NDZ003-011-019>021-034-042-045-140000-
/O.UPG.KBIS.HW.A.0001.210114T0300Z-210115T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KBIS.HW.W.0001.210114T0300Z-210115T1200Z/
Renville-Ward-Mercer-Oliver-McLean-Morton-Grant-Sioux-
Including the cities of Mohall, Glenburn, Sherwood, Minot, 
Beulah, Hazen, Center, Garrison, Washburn, Underwood, Wilton, 
Turtle Lake, Mandan, Elgin, Carson, New Leipzig, Fort Yates, 
Selfridge, and Solen
253 AM CST Wed Jan 13 2021 /153 AM MST Wed Jan 13 2021/

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM CST /8 PM MST/ THIS
EVENING TO 6 AM CST /5 AM MST/ FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds to 40 mph with gusts to 60 mph expected.

* WHERE...Renville, Ward, Mercer, Oliver, McLean, Morton, Grant 
  and Sioux Counties.

* WHEN...From 9 PM CST /8 PM MST/ this evening to 6 AM CST /5 AM 
  MST/ Friday.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile
  vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Light snow is possible tonight into
  Thursday. If snow does occur, it could combine with the high
  winds to significantly impact visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior 
to the onset of winds. Use caution if you must drive.

&&

$$

NDZ004-005-012-013-022-023-025-035>037-046>048-050-051-140000-
/O.CON.KBIS.HW.A.0001.210114T0600Z-210115T1200Z/
Bottineau-Rolette-McHenry-Pierce-Sheridan-Wells-Foster-Burleigh-
Kidder-Stutsman-Emmons-Logan-La Moure-McIntosh-Dickey-
Including the cities of Bottineau, Rolla, Dunseith, Rolette, 
Shell Valley, St. John, Velva, Towner, Drake, Rugby, Mcclusky, 
Goodrich, Harvey, Fessenden, Carrington, Bismarck, Steele, 
Tappen, Jamestown, Linton, Strasburg, Napoleon, Gackle, Lamoure, 
Edgeley, Kulm, Wishek, Ashley, Oakes, and Ellendale
253 AM CST Wed Jan 13 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH
LATE THURSDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Northwest winds to 40 mph with gusts to 60 mph possible.

* WHERE...Much of central North Dakota including the James River
  Valley.

* WHEN...From late tonight through late Thursday night.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult, especially for high 
  profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Light snow is possible late tonight into
  Thursday. If snow does occur, it could combine with the high
  winds to significantly impact visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this
situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe
location prior to the onset of winds.

&&

$$
324 
WWUS73 KBIS 131632
NPWBIS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
1032 AM CST Wed Jan 13 2021

NDZ004-012-022-035-036-046-047-050-140045-
/O.UPG.KBIS.HW.A.0001.210114T0600Z-210115T1200Z/
/O.EXB.KBIS.HW.W.0001.210114T0600Z-210115T1200Z/
Bottineau-McHenry-Sheridan-Burleigh-Kidder-Emmons-Logan-McIntosh-
Including the cities of Bottineau, Velva, Towner, Drake, 
Mcclusky, Goodrich, Bismarck, Steele, Tappen, Linton, Strasburg, 
Napoleon, Gackle, Wishek, and Ashley
1032 AM CST Wed Jan 13 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 6 AM CST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Bottineau, McHenry, Sheridan, Burleigh, Kidder, 
  Emmons, Logan and McIntosh Counties.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight through Thursday night.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile
  vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Light snow is forecast late tonight into
  Thursday. If snow does occur, it could combine with the high
  winds to significantly impact visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior 
to the onset of the strong winds. Use caution if you must drive.

&&

$$

NDZ001-002-009-010-017-018-031>033-040-041-043-044-140045-
/O.CON.KBIS.HW.W.0001.210114T0000Z-210115T1200Z/
Divide-Burke-Williams-Mountrail-McKenzie-Dunn-Golden Valley-
Billings-Stark-Slope-Hettinger-Bowman-Adams-
Including the cities of Crosby, Bowbells, Powers Lake, Lignite, 
Columbus, Portal, Williston, New Town, Stanley, Parshall, 
Watford City, Killdeer, Halliday, Beach, Medora, Dickinson, 
Marmarth, Mott, New England, Bowman, and Hettinger
1032 AM CST Wed Jan 13 2021 /932 AM MST Wed Jan 13 2021/

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/
THIS EVENING TO 6 AM CST /5 AM MST/ FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts to 65 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Western North Dakota.

* WHEN...From this evening through Thursday night.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially for high 
  profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Light snow is possible tonight into 
  Thursday morning. If snow does occur, it could combine with 
  the high winds to significantly impact visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior 
to the onset of the strong winds. Use caution if you must drive.

&&

$$

NDZ003-011-019>021-034-042-045-140045-
/O.CON.KBIS.HW.W.0001.210114T0300Z-210115T1200Z/
Renville-Ward-Mercer-Oliver-McLean-Morton-Grant-Sioux-
Including the cities of Mohall, Glenburn, Sherwood, Minot, 
Beulah, Hazen, Center, Garrison, Washburn, Underwood, Wilton, 
Turtle Lake, Mandan, Elgin, Carson, New Leipzig, Fort Yates, 
Selfridge, and Solen
1032 AM CST Wed Jan 13 2021 /932 AM MST Wed Jan 13 2021/

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM CST /8 PM MST/
THIS EVENING TO 6 AM CST /5 AM MST/ FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts to 65 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Renville, Ward, Mercer, Oliver, McLean, Morton, Grant 
  and Sioux Counties.

* WHEN...From 9 PM CST this evening through Thursday night.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially for high 
  profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Light snow is forecast tonight into 
  Thursday. If snow does occur, it could combine with the high 
  winds to significantly impact visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior 
to the onset of the strong winds. Use caution if you must drive.

&&

$$

NDZ005-013-023-025-037-048-051-140045-
/O.CON.KBIS.HW.A.0001.210114T0600Z-210115T1200Z/
Rolette-Pierce-Wells-Foster-Stutsman-La Moure-Dickey-
Including the cities of Rolla, Dunseith, Rolette, Shell Valley, 
St. John, Rugby, Harvey, Fessenden, Carrington, Jamestown, 
Lamoure, Edgeley, Kulm, Oakes, and Ellendale
1032 AM CST Wed Jan 13 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH
LATE THURSDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts to 60 mph 
  possible.

* WHERE...Turtle Mountains south through the James River Valley.

* WHEN...From late tonight through Thursday night.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult, especially for high 
  profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Light snow is expected late tonight into 
  Thursday. If snow does occur, it could combine with the high 
  winds to significantly impact visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this
situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe
location prior to the onset of winds.

&&

$$

Heinert
447 
WWUS73 KBIS 131913
NPWBIS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
113 PM CST Wed Jan 13 2021

NDZ005-013-023-025-037-048-051-132015-
/O.CAN.KBIS.HW.A.0001.210114T0600Z-210115T1200Z/
Rolette-Pierce-Wells-Foster-Stutsman-La Moure-Dickey-
Including the cities of Rolla, Dunseith, Rolette, Shell Valley, 
St. John, Rugby, Harvey, Fessenden, Carrington, Jamestown, 
Lamoure, Edgeley, Kulm, Oakes, and Ellendale
113 PM CST Wed Jan 13 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH IS CANCELLED...

The high wind watch has been replaced with a winter weather
advisory, for the combination of gusty winds, snow, and the 
potential for blowing snow creating travel hazards. 

$$

NDZ004-012-022-035-036-046-047-050-140315-
/O.CON.KBIS.HW.W.0001.210114T0600Z-210115T1200Z/
Bottineau-McHenry-Sheridan-Burleigh-Kidder-Emmons-Logan-McIntosh-
Including the cities of Bottineau, Velva, Towner, Drake, 
Mcclusky, Goodrich, Bismarck, Steele, Tappen, Linton, Strasburg, 
Napoleon, Gackle, Wishek, and Ashley
113 PM CST Wed Jan 13 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO
6 AM CST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 70 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Bottineau, McHenry, Sheridan, Burleigh, Kidder, 
  Emmons, Logan and McIntosh Counties.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight through Thursday night.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially for high 
  profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Periods of light snow will accompany the
  high winds late tonight into Thursday. The combination of the
  high winds and falling snow could lead to significantly reduced  
  visibility at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior
to the onset of the strong winds. Use caution if you must travel. 

&&

$$

NDZ001-002-009-010-017-018-031>033-040-041-043-044-140315-
/O.CON.KBIS.HW.W.0001.210114T0000Z-210115T1200Z/
Divide-Burke-Williams-Mountrail-McKenzie-Dunn-Golden Valley-
Billings-Stark-Slope-Hettinger-Bowman-Adams-
Including the cities of Crosby, Bowbells, Powers Lake, Lignite, 
Columbus, Portal, Williston, New Town, Stanley, Parshall, 
Watford City, Killdeer, Halliday, Beach, Medora, Dickinson, 
Marmarth, Mott, New England, Bowman, and Hettinger
113 PM CST Wed Jan 13 2021 /1213 PM MST Wed Jan 13 2021/

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/
THIS EVENING TO 6 AM CST /5 AM MST/ FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts to 70 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Western North Dakota.

* WHEN...From this evening through Thursday night.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially for high 
  profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Periods of light snow will accompany the
  high winds tonight into early Thursday. The combination of the 
  high winds and falling snow could lead to significantly reduced 
  visibility at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior
to the onset of the strong winds. Use caution if you must travel.

&&

$$

NDZ003-011-019>021-034-042-045-140315-
/O.CON.KBIS.HW.W.0001.210114T0300Z-210115T1200Z/
Renville-Ward-Mercer-Oliver-McLean-Morton-Grant-Sioux-
Including the cities of Mohall, Glenburn, Sherwood, Minot, 
Beulah, Hazen, Center, Garrison, Washburn, Underwood, Wilton, 
Turtle Lake, Mandan, Elgin, Carson, New Leipzig, Fort Yates, 
Selfridge, and Solen
113 PM CST Wed Jan 13 2021 /1213 PM MST Wed Jan 13 2021/

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM CST /8 PM MST/
THIS EVENING TO 6 AM CST /5 AM MST/ FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts to 70 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Renville, Ward, Mercer, Oliver, McLean, Morton, Grant 
  and Sioux Counties.

* WHEN...From 9 PM CST this evening through Thursday night.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially for high 
  profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Periods of light snow will accompany the
  high winds tonight into Thursday. The combination of the high 
  winds and falling snow could lead to significantly reduced 
  visibility at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior
to the onset of the strong winds. Use caution if you must travel.

&&

$$

Heinert

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High Wind Watches in North Dakota, 2021Every high wind watch in 2021

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.