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Wind Advisory 2, NWS Bismarck, ND

January 15, 202125 counties in North Dakota

NWS Bismarck, ND issued this wind advisory at Jan 15, 2021, 1:26 AM MST for 25 counties in North Dakota. It was in force for 14 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jan 15, 2021, 1:26 AM MST (08:26 UTC)
Expired
Jan 15, 2021, 3:14 PM MST
In force
14 hr
Issued by
NWS Bismarck, ND
All 25 counties

Adams County, ND, Billings County, ND, Bowman County, ND, Burleigh County, ND, Dickey 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, Mercer County, ND, Oliver County, ND, Pierce County, ND, Rolette County, ND, Sheridan County, ND, Slope County, ND, Stark County, ND, Stutsman County, ND, Wells County, ND

The radar

The Bismarck radar (KBIS), 27 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 08:30 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, 8.4 hours before the alert went out and 30 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 2021-01-15Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCLEL10008507005003002001001 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 2021-01-15The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -60 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
1172 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
2 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-60 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
27 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

961 
WWUS73 KBIS 150826
NPWBIS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
226 AM CST Fri Jan 15 2021

NDZ005-012-013-018>023-025-031>037-040>048-050-051-151630-
/O.CAN.KBIS.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210115T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KBIS.WI.Y.0002.210115T0826Z-210115T1800Z/
Rolette-McHenry-Pierce-Dunn-Mercer-Oliver-McLean-Sheridan-Wells-
Foster-Golden Valley-Billings-Stark-Morton-Burleigh-Kidder-
Stutsman-Slope-Hettinger-Grant-Bowman-Adams-Sioux-Emmons-Logan-
La Moure-McIntosh-Dickey-
Including the cities of Rolla, Dunseith, Rolette, Shell Valley, 
St. John, Velva, Towner, Drake, Rugby, Killdeer, Halliday, 
Beulah, Hazen, Center, Garrison, Washburn, Underwood, Wilton, 
Turtle Lake, Mcclusky, Goodrich, Harvey, Fessenden, Carrington, 
Beach, Medora, Dickinson, Mandan, Bismarck, Steele, Tappen, 
Jamestown, Marmarth, Mott, New England, Elgin, Carson, 
New Leipzig, Bowman, Hettinger, Fort Yates, Selfridge, Solen, 
Linton, Strasburg, Napoleon, Gackle, Lamoure, Edgeley, Kulm, 
Wishek, Ashley, Oakes, and Ellendale
226 AM CST Fri Jan 15 2021 /126 AM MST Fri Jan 15 2021/

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST /11 AM MST/ TODAY...
...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Northwest winds to 35 mph with gusts to 45 mph.

* WHERE...Southwest and much of central North Dakota including the
  James River Valley

* WHEN...Until noon CST /11 AM MST/ today.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

NDZ001>004-009>011-017-150930-
/O.CAN.KBIS.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210115T1200Z/
Divide-Burke-Renville-Bottineau-Williams-Mountrail-Ward-McKenzie-
Including the cities of Crosby, Bowbells, Powers Lake, Lignite, 
Columbus, Portal, Mohall, Glenburn, Sherwood, Bottineau, 
Williston, New Town, Stanley, Parshall, Minot, and Watford City
226 AM CST Fri Jan 15 2021 /126 AM MST Fri Jan 15 2021/

...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

Northwest winds will continue to gradually decrease through the
morning hours.

$$
5 follow-up statements
209 
WWUS73 KBIS 151226
NPWBIS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
626 AM CST Fri Jan 15 2021

NDZ005-012-013-018>023-025-031>037-040>048-050-051-151800-
/O.CON.KBIS.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210115T1800Z/
Rolette-McHenry-Pierce-Dunn-Mercer-Oliver-McLean-Sheridan-Wells-
Foster-Golden Valley-Billings-Stark-Morton-Burleigh-Kidder-
Stutsman-Slope-Hettinger-Grant-Bowman-Adams-Sioux-Emmons-Logan-
La Moure-McIntosh-Dickey-
Including the cities of Rolla, Dunseith, Rolette, Shell Valley, 
St. John, Velva, Towner, Drake, Rugby, Killdeer, Halliday, 
Beulah, Hazen, Center, Garrison, Washburn, Underwood, Wilton, 
Turtle Lake, Mcclusky, Goodrich, Harvey, Fessenden, Carrington, 
Beach, Medora, Dickinson, Mandan, Bismarck, Steele, Tappen, 
Jamestown, Marmarth, Mott, New England, Elgin, Carson, 
New Leipzig, Bowman, Hettinger, Fort Yates, Selfridge, Solen, 
Linton, Strasburg, Napoleon, Gackle, Lamoure, Edgeley, Kulm, 
Wishek, Ashley, Oakes, and Ellendale
626 AM CST Fri Jan 15 2021 /526 AM MST Fri Jan 15 2021/

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST /11 AM MST/
TODAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds gusting to 45 mph.

* WHERE...Southwest and much of central North Dakota including the
  James River Valley.

* WHEN...Until noon CST /11 AM MST/ today.

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

  PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$
802 
WWUS73 KBIS 151638
NPWBIS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
1038 AM CST Fri Jan 15 2021

NDZ018-031>033-040-041-043-044-151745-
/O.CAN.KBIS.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210115T1800Z/
Dunn-Golden Valley-Billings-Stark-Slope-Hettinger-Bowman-Adams-
Including the cities of Killdeer, Halliday, Beach, Medora, 
Dickinson, Marmarth, Mott, New England, Bowman, and Hettinger
1038 AM CST Fri Jan 15 2021 /938 AM MST Fri Jan 15 2021/

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Although some breezy northwest winds may linger into this
afternoon, strong winds have diminished across western North
Dakota. Thus the Wind Advisory is now cancelled for these areas. 

$$

NDZ005-012-013-019>023-025-034>037-042-045>048-050-051-151800-
/O.CON.KBIS.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210115T1800Z/
Rolette-McHenry-Pierce-Mercer-Oliver-McLean-Sheridan-Wells-Foster-
Morton-Burleigh-Kidder-Stutsman-Grant-Sioux-Emmons-Logan-La Moure-
McIntosh-Dickey-
Including the cities of Rolla, Dunseith, Rolette, Shell Valley, 
St. John, Velva, Towner, Drake, Rugby, Beulah, Hazen, Center, 
Garrison, Washburn, Underwood, Wilton, Turtle Lake, Mcclusky, 
Goodrich, Harvey, Fessenden, Carrington, Mandan, Bismarck, 
Steele, Tappen, Jamestown, Elgin, Carson, New Leipzig, 
Fort Yates, Selfridge, Solen, Linton, Strasburg, Napoleon, 
Gackle, Lamoure, Edgeley, Kulm, Wishek, Ashley, Oakes, 
and Ellendale
1038 AM CST Fri Jan 15 2021 /938 AM MST Fri Jan 15 2021/

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST /11 AM MST/
TODAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

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

* WHEN...Until noon CST /11 AM MST/ today.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$
351 
WWUS73 KBIS 151751
NPWBIS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
1151 AM CST Fri Jan 15 2021

NDZ012-019>022-034-035-042-045-046-151900-
/O.CAN.KBIS.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210115T1800Z/
McHenry-Mercer-Oliver-McLean-Sheridan-Morton-Burleigh-Grant-Sioux-
Emmons-
Including the cities of Velva, Towner, Drake, Beulah, Hazen, 
Center, Garrison, Washburn, Underwood, Wilton, Turtle Lake, 
Mcclusky, Goodrich, Mandan, Bismarck, Elgin, Carson, New Leipzig,
Fort Yates, Selfridge, Solen, Linton, and Strasburg
1151 AM CST Fri Jan 15 2021 /1051 AM MST Fri Jan 15 2021/

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Although some breezy northwest winds may linger into this
afternoon, strong winds have diminished across portions of central 
North Dakota. Thus the Wind Advisory is now expired for these 
areas.


$$

NDZ005-013-023-025-036-037-047-048-050-051-160000-
/O.EXT.KBIS.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210116T0000Z/
Rolette-Pierce-Wells-Foster-Kidder-Stutsman-Logan-La Moure-
McIntosh-Dickey-
Including the cities of Rolla, Dunseith, Rolette, Shell Valley, 
St. John, Rugby, Harvey, Fessenden, Carrington, Steele, Tappen, 
Jamestown, Napoleon, Gackle, Lamoure, Edgeley, Kulm, Wishek, 
Ashley, Oakes, and Ellendale
1151 AM CST Fri Jan 15 2021

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* WHERE...La Moure, Rolette, Foster, Pierce, Stutsman, Kidder, 
  Logan, Dickey, Wells and McIntosh Counties.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$
717 
WWUS73 KBIS 152048
NPWBIS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
248 PM CST Fri Jan 15 2021

NDZ005-013-023-025-036-047-050-152200-
/O.CAN.KBIS.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210116T0000Z/
Rolette-Pierce-Wells-Foster-Kidder-Logan-McIntosh-
Including the cities of Rolla, Dunseith, Rolette, Shell Valley, 
St. John, Rugby, Harvey, Fessenden, Carrington, Steele, Tappen, 
Napoleon, Gackle, Wishek, and Ashley
248 PM CST Fri Jan 15 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Although some breezy northwest winds may linger into this evening,
strong winds have diminished across portions of central North 
Dakota. Thus the Wind Advisory is now cancelled for these areas.

$$

NDZ037-048-051-160000-
/O.CON.KBIS.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210116T0000Z/
Stutsman-La Moure-Dickey-
Including the cities of Jamestown, Lamoure, Edgeley, Kulm, Oakes,
and Ellendale
248 PM CST Fri Jan 15 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* WHERE...La Moure, Stutsman and Dickey Counties.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$
362 
WWUS73 KBIS 152214
NPWBIS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
414 PM CST Fri Jan 15 2021

NDZ037-048-051-152315-
/O.CAN.KBIS.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210116T0000Z/
Stutsman-La Moure-Dickey-
Including the cities of Jamestown, Lamoure, Edgeley, Kulm, Oakes,
and Ellendale
414 PM CST Fri Jan 15 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Wind speeds have diminished, therefore, the Wind Advisory has been
cancelled. 

$$

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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.