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Wind Advisory 15, NWS Bismarck, ND

October 12, 202119 counties in North Dakota

NWS Bismarck, ND issued this wind advisory at Oct 12, 2021, 2:07 PM MDT for 19 counties in North Dakota. It took effect at Oct 13, 2021, 6:00 AM MDT. It was in force for 14 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Oct 12, 2021, 2:07 PM MDT (20:07 UTC)
In effect from
Oct 13, 2021, 6:00 AM MDT
Expired
Oct 13, 2021, 8:13 PM MDT
In force
14 hr
Issued by
NWS Bismarck, ND

Counties Adams County, ND, Billings County, ND, Bowman County, ND, Burke County, ND, Burleigh County, ND, Divide County, ND, Dunn County, ND, Emmons County, ND, Golden Valley County, ND, Grant County, ND, Hettinger County, ND, McKenzie County, ND, Mercer County, ND, Mountrail County, ND, Oliver County, ND, Renville County, ND, Slope County, ND, Stark County, ND, Williams County, ND

The radar

The Bismarck radar (KBIS), 140 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:11 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, 8.1 hours before the alert went out and 144 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 12:00Z on 2021-10-12Temperature 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 12:00Z on 2021-10-12The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 78 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
1576 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
35 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
78 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
282 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

978 
WWUS73 KBIS 122007
NPWBIS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
307 PM CDT Tue Oct 12 2021

NDZ001>003-009>011-017>021-031>035-040>046-130415-
/O.NEW.KBIS.WI.Y.0015.211013T1200Z-211014T0300Z/
Divide-Burke-Renville-Williams-Mountrail-Ward-McKenzie-Dunn-
Mercer-Oliver-McLean-Golden Valley-Billings-Stark-Morton-Burleigh-
Slope-Hettinger-Grant-Bowman-Adams-Sioux-Emmons-
Including the cities of Parshall, Hettinger, Bismarck, Wilton,
Marmarth, Glenburn, Linton, Sherwood, Killdeer, Dickinson, Minot,
Mandan, Beach, New Leipzig, New Town, Watford City, Columbus,
Solen, Hazen, New England, Underwood, Portal, Lignite, Mott,
Beulah, Center, Bowman, Selfridge, Mohall, Garrison, Medora,
Washburn, Bowbells, Carson, Elgin, Fort Yates, Halliday, Crosby,
Strasburg, Powers Lake, Stanley, Williston, and Turtle Lake
307 PM CDT Tue Oct 12 2021 /207 PM MDT Tue Oct 12 2021/

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM CDT /6 AM MDT/ TO 10 PM CDT /9 
PM MDT/ WEDNESDAY...

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

* WHERE...Western and much of central North Dakota.

* WHEN...From 7 AM CDT /6 AM MDT/ to 10 PM CDT /9 PM MDT/ Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

Edwards
6 follow-up statements
358 
WWUS73 KBIS 122326
NPWBIS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
626 PM CDT Tue Oct 12 2021

NDZ001>003-009>011-017>021-031>035-040>046-130930-
/O.CON.KBIS.WI.Y.0015.211013T1200Z-211014T0300Z/
Divide-Burke-Renville-Williams-Mountrail-Ward-McKenzie-Dunn-
Mercer-Oliver-McLean-Golden Valley-Billings-Stark-Morton-Burleigh-
Slope-Hettinger-Grant-Bowman-Adams-Sioux-Emmons-
Including the cities of Parshall, Hettinger, Bismarck, Wilton,
Marmarth, Glenburn, Linton, Sherwood, Killdeer, Dickinson, Minot,
Mandan, Beach, New Leipzig, New Town, Watford City, Columbus,
Solen, Hazen, New England, Underwood, Portal, Lignite, Mott,
Beulah, Center, Bowman, Selfridge, Mohall, Garrison, Medora,
Washburn, Bowbells, Carson, Elgin, Fort Yates, Halliday, Crosby,
Strasburg, Powers Lake, Stanley, Williston, and Turtle Lake
626 PM CDT Tue Oct 12 2021 /526 PM MDT Tue Oct 12 2021/

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM CDT /6 AM MDT/ TO 10 PM 
CDT /9 PM MDT/ WEDNESDAY...

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

* WHERE...Western and much of central North Dakota.

* WHEN...From 7 AM CDT /6 AM MDT/ to 10 PM CDT /9 PM MDT/ Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

Heinert
216 
WWUS73 KBIS 130551
NPWBIS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
1251 AM CDT Wed Oct 13 2021

NDZ001>003-009>011-017>021-031>035-040>046-131400-
/O.CON.KBIS.WI.Y.0015.211013T1200Z-211014T0300Z/
Divide-Burke-Renville-Williams-Mountrail-Ward-McKenzie-Dunn-
Mercer-Oliver-McLean-Golden Valley-Billings-Stark-Morton-Burleigh-
Slope-Hettinger-Grant-Bowman-Adams-Sioux-Emmons-
Including the cities of Parshall, Hettinger, Bismarck, Wilton,
Marmarth, Glenburn, Linton, Sherwood, Killdeer, Dickinson, Minot,
Mandan, Beach, New Leipzig, New Town, Watford City, Columbus,
Solen, Hazen, New England, Underwood, Portal, Lignite, Mott,
Beulah, Center, Bowman, Selfridge, Mohall, Garrison, Medora,
Washburn, Bowbells, Carson, Elgin, Fort Yates, Halliday, Crosby,
Strasburg, Powers Lake, Stanley, Williston, and Turtle Lake
1251 AM CDT Wed Oct 13 2021 /1151 PM MDT Tue Oct 12 2021/

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM CDT /6 AM MDT/ THIS 
MORNING TO 10 PM CDT /9 PM MDT/ THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northeast to north winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 
  mph expected.

* WHERE...Western and much of central North Dakota.

* WHEN...From 7 AM CDT /6 AM MDT/ this morning to 10 PM CDT /9 PM 
  MDT/ this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

Hamilton
578 
WWUS73 KBIS 131000
NPWBIS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
500 AM CDT Wed Oct 13 2021

NDZ001>003-009>011-017>021-031>035-040>046-131800-
/O.CON.KBIS.WI.Y.0015.211013T1200Z-211014T0300Z/
Divide-Burke-Renville-Williams-Mountrail-Ward-McKenzie-Dunn-
Mercer-Oliver-McLean-Golden Valley-Billings-Stark-Morton-Burleigh-
Slope-Hettinger-Grant-Bowman-Adams-Sioux-Emmons-
Including the cities of Parshall, Hettinger, Bismarck, Wilton,
Marmarth, Glenburn, Linton, Sherwood, Killdeer, Dickinson, Minot,
Mandan, Beach, New Leipzig, New Town, Watford City, Columbus,
Solen, Hazen, New England, Underwood, Portal, Lignite, Mott,
Beulah, Center, Bowman, Selfridge, Mohall, Garrison, Medora,
Washburn, Bowbells, Carson, Elgin, Fort Yates, Halliday, Crosby,
Strasburg, Powers Lake, Stanley, Williston, and Turtle Lake
500 AM CDT Wed Oct 13 2021 /400 AM MDT Wed Oct 13 2021/

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT/9 PM MDT/ THIS 
EVENING...

* WHAT...Northeast to northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 
  45 mph expected.

* WHERE...Western and much of central North Dakota.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM CDT/9 PM MDT/ this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

Gale
207 
WWUS73 KBIS 131455
NPWBIS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
955 AM CDT Wed Oct 13 2021

NDZ001>003-009>011-017>021-031>035-040>046-132300-
/O.CON.KBIS.WI.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-211014T0300Z/
Divide-Burke-Renville-Williams-Mountrail-Ward-McKenzie-Dunn-
Mercer-Oliver-McLean-Golden Valley-Billings-Stark-Morton-Burleigh-
Slope-Hettinger-Grant-Bowman-Adams-Sioux-Emmons-
Including the cities of Parshall, Hettinger, Bismarck, Wilton,
Marmarth, Glenburn, Linton, Sherwood, Killdeer, Dickinson, Minot,
Mandan, Beach, New Leipzig, New Town, Watford City, Columbus,
Solen, Hazen, New England, Underwood, Portal, Lignite, Mott,
Beulah, Center, Bowman, Selfridge, Mohall, Garrison, Medora,
Washburn, Bowbells, Carson, Elgin, Fort Yates, Halliday, Crosby,
Strasburg, Powers Lake, Stanley, Williston, and Turtle Lake
955 AM CDT Wed Oct 13 2021 /855 AM MDT Wed Oct 13 2021/

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT/9 PM MDT/ THIS 
EVENING...

* WHAT...Northeast to northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 
  45 mph expected.

* WHERE...Western and much of central North Dakota.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM CDT/9 PM MDT/ this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

Edwards
000 
WWUS73 KBIS 131958
NPWBIS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
258 PM CDT Wed Oct 13 2021

NDZ001>003-009>011-017>021-031>035-040>046-140300-
/O.CON.KBIS.WI.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-211014T0300Z/
Divide-Burke-Renville-Williams-Mountrail-Ward-McKenzie-Dunn-
Mercer-Oliver-McLean-Golden Valley-Billings-Stark-Morton-Burleigh-
Slope-Hettinger-Grant-Bowman-Adams-Sioux-Emmons-
Including the cities of Parshall, Hettinger, Bismarck, Wilton,
Marmarth, Glenburn, Linton, Sherwood, Killdeer, Dickinson, Minot,
Mandan, Beach, New Leipzig, New Town, Watford City, Columbus,
Solen, Hazen, New England, Underwood, Portal, Lignite, Mott,
Beulah, Center, Bowman, Selfridge, Mohall, Garrison, Medora,
Washburn, Bowbells, Carson, Elgin, Fort Yates, Halliday, Crosby,
Strasburg, Powers Lake, Stanley, Williston, and Turtle Lake
258 PM CDT Wed Oct 13 2021 /158 PM MDT Wed Oct 13 2021/

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT/9 PM MDT/ THIS 
EVENING...

* WHAT...Northeast to northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 
  45 mph expected.

* WHERE...Western and much of central North Dakota.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM CDT/9 PM MDT/ this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

Edwards
186 
WWUS73 KBIS 140213
NPWBIS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
913 PM CDT Wed Oct 13 2021

NDZ001>003-009>011-017>021-031>035-040>046-140315-
/O.CAN.KBIS.WI.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-211014T0300Z/
Divide-Burke-Renville-Williams-Mountrail-Ward-McKenzie-Dunn-
Mercer-Oliver-McLean-Golden Valley-Billings-Stark-Morton-Burleigh-
Slope-Hettinger-Grant-Bowman-Adams-Sioux-Emmons-
Including the cities of Parshall, Hettinger, Bismarck, Wilton,
Marmarth, Glenburn, Linton, Sherwood, Killdeer, Dickinson, Minot,
Mandan, Beach, New Leipzig, New Town, Watford City, Columbus,
Solen, Hazen, New England, Underwood, Portal, Lignite, Mott,
Beulah, Center, Bowman, Selfridge, Mohall, Garrison, Medora,
Washburn, Bowbells, Carson, Elgin, Fort Yates, Halliday, Crosby,
Strasburg, Powers Lake, Stanley, Williston, and Turtle Lake
913 PM CDT Wed Oct 13 2021 /813 PM MDT Wed Oct 13 2021/

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE...

Breezy northwest winds will continue to slowly diminish tonight. 
Therefore, the wind advisory will be allowed to expire.

$$

Heinert

The office that day

Everything else NWS Bismarck, ND issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Oct 12, 3:01 AM MDTWinter Weather AdvisoryBISBowman, Golden Valley, Slope11 hr
Oct 12, 2:03 PM MDTWinter Storm WarningBISBowman, Golden Valley, Slope30 hr
Oct 12, 2:03 PM MDTWinter Weather AdvisoryBISBillings, Divide, McKenzie, Williams30 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.