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Wind Advisory 6, NWS Bismarck, ND

March 28, 202132 counties in North Dakota

NWS Bismarck, ND issued this wind advisory at Mar 28, 2021, 2:19 PM MDT for 32 counties in North Dakota. It took effect at Mar 29, 2021, 6:00 AM MDT. It was in force for .

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Mar 28, 2021, 2:19 PM MDT (20:19 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 29, 2021, 6:00 AM MDT
Expired
Mar 28, 2021, 5:44 PM MDT
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 20:22 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, 8.3 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 12:00Z on 2021-03-28Temperature 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 2021-03-28The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 47 square meters per square second.1939587897117Sfc1 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
1836 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
57 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
47 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
183 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

461 
WWUS73 KBIS 282019
NPWBIS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
319 PM CDT Sun Mar 28 2021

NDZ001-002-009-010-017>020-031>034-040>045-290500-
/O.NEW.KBIS.WI.Y.0006.210329T1200Z-210330T1200Z/
Divide-Burke-Williams-Mountrail-McKenzie-Dunn-Mercer-Oliver-
Golden Valley-Billings-Stark-Morton-Slope-Hettinger-Grant-Bowman-
Adams-Sioux-
Including the cities of Parshall, Hettinger, Killdeer, Dickinson,
Mandan, Marmarth, New Leipzig, New Town, Watford City, Columbus,
Solen, Hazen, New England, Portal, Lignite, Mott, Beach, Beulah,
Center, Bowman, Medora, Selfridge, Bowbells, Carson, Elgin, Fort
Yates, Halliday, Crosby, Powers Lake, Stanley, and Williston
319 PM CDT Sun Mar 28 2021 /219 PM MDT Sun Mar 28 2021/

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM CDT /6 AM MDT/ MONDAY TO 7 AM 
CDT /6 AM MDT/ TUESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. 
  Some areas may gust over 60 mph at times.

* WHERE...Portions of western North Dakota.

* WHEN...From 7 AM CDT /6 AM MDT/ Monday to 7 AM CDT /6 AM MDT/ 
  Tuesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

NDZ003-004-011-012-021-022-035-036-046-047-050-290500-
/O.NEW.KBIS.WI.Y.0006.210329T1500Z-210330T1200Z/
Renville-Bottineau-Ward-McHenry-McLean-Sheridan-Burleigh-Kidder-
Emmons-Logan-McIntosh-
Including the cities of Bismarck, Wilton, Glenburn, Linton,
Sherwood, Tappen, Minot, Mcclusky, Wishek, Underwood, Napoleon,
Ashley, Drake, Towner, Velva, Mohall, Garrison, Goodrich, Gackle,
Steele, Strasburg, Washburn, Turtle Lake, and Bottineau
319 PM CDT Sun Mar 28 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM MONDAY TO 7 AM CDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected.

* WHERE...Portions of central North Dakota.

* WHEN...From 10 AM Monday to 7 AM CDT Tuesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

NDZ005-013-023-025-037-048-051-290500-
/O.NEW.KBIS.WI.Y.0006.210329T1700Z-210330T1200Z/
Rolette-Pierce-Wells-Foster-Stutsman-La Moure-Dickey-
Including the cities of Ellendale, Rugby, Shell Valley,
Fessenden, Harvey, Rolette, Dunseith, Rolla, St. John, Kulm,
Oakes, Carrington, Jamestown, Edgeley, and Lamoure
319 PM CDT Sun Mar 28 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON MONDAY TO 7 AM CDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected.

* WHERE...Portions of east central North Dakota.

* WHEN...From Noon Monday to 7 AM CDT Tuesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

Anglin
1 follow-up statement
476 
WWUS73 KBIS 282344
NPWBIS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
644 PM CDT Sun Mar 28 2021

NDZ001-002-009-010-017-018-031>033-040-041-043-044-290745-
/O.UPG.KBIS.WI.Y.0006.210329T1200Z-210330T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KBIS.HW.W.0004.210329T1200Z-210330T1200Z/
Divide-Burke-Williams-Mountrail-McKenzie-Dunn-Golden Valley-
Billings-Stark-Slope-Hettinger-Bowman-Adams-
Including the cities of Watford City, Parshall, Columbus,
Halliday, Bowman, New Town, Hettinger, Medora, Marmarth,
Dickinson, Killdeer, Portal, Lignite, Stanley, Powers Lake,
Crosby, Williston, Beach, Mott, Bowbells, and New England
644 PM CDT Sun Mar 28 2021 /544 PM MDT Sun Mar 28 2021/

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM CDT /6 AM MDT/ MONDAY TO 7 
AM CDT /6 AM MDT/ TUESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. 
  Some areas may gust over 60 mph at times.

* WHERE...Portions of western North Dakota.

* WHEN...From 7 AM CDT /6 AM MDT/ Monday to 7 AM CDT /6 AM MDT/ 
  Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Unsecured items will be blown away. Working on elevated 
  surfaces will be hazardous. Travel will be difficult, especially 
  for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Driving will become very difficult. Use extra caution. People 
traveling in high profile vehicles should strongly consider delaying 
travel through this area, or consider an alternate route.

&&

$$

NDZ019-020-034-042-045-290745-
/O.UPG.KBIS.WI.Y.0006.210329T1200Z-210330T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KBIS.HW.W.0004.210329T1500Z-210330T1200Z/
Mercer-Oliver-Morton-Grant-Sioux-
Including the cities of Elgin, Fort Yates, Center, Solen, Hazen,
Carson, Beulah, Selfridge, Mandan, and New Leipzig
544 PM MDT Sun Mar 28 2021 /644 PM CDT Sun Mar 28 2021/

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM MDT /10 AM CDT/ MONDAY TO 6 
AM MDT /7 AM CDT/ TUESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. 
  Some areas may gust over 60 mph at times.

* WHERE...Portions of west central North Dakota.

* WHEN...From 9 AM MDT /10 AM CDT/ Monday to 6 AM MDT /7 AM CDT/ 
  Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Unsecured items will be blown away. Working on elevated 
  surfaces will be hazardous. Travel will be difficult, especially 
  for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Driving will become very difficult. Use extra caution. People 
traveling in high profile vehicles should strongly consider delaying 
travel through this area, or consider an alternate route.

&&

$$

NDZ003-004-011-012-021-022-035-046-290745-
/O.UPG.KBIS.WI.Y.0006.210329T1500Z-210330T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KBIS.HW.W.0004.210329T1500Z-210330T1200Z/
Renville-Bottineau-Ward-McHenry-McLean-Sheridan-Burleigh-Emmons-
Including the cities of Garrison, Goodrich, Bismarck, Wilton,
Glenburn, Underwood, Drake, Sherwood, Velva, Linton, Strasburg,
Mohall, Minot, Mcclusky, Washburn, Towner, Turtle Lake, and
Bottineau
644 PM CDT Sun Mar 28 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM MONDAY TO 7 AM CDT 
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected.

* WHERE...Portions of central North Dakota.

* WHEN...From 10 AM Monday to 7 AM CDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Unsecured items will be blown away. Working on elevated 
  surfaces will be hazardous. Travel will be difficult, especially 
  for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Driving will become very difficult. Use extra caution. People 
traveling in high profile vehicles should strongly consider delaying 
travel through this area, or consider an alternate route.

&&

$$

NDZ036-047-050-290745-
/O.UPG.KBIS.WI.Y.0006.210329T1500Z-210330T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KBIS.HW.W.0004.210329T1800Z-210330T1200Z/
Kidder-Logan-McIntosh-
Including the cities of Ashley, Gackle, Wishek, Steele, Tappen,
and Napoleon
644 PM CDT Sun Mar 28 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM MONDAY TO 7 AM CDT 
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected.

* WHERE...Portions of central North Dakota.

* WHEN...From 1 PM Monday to 7 AM CDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Unsecured items will be blown away. Working on elevated 
  surfaces will be hazardous. Travel will be difficult, especially 
  for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Driving will become very difficult. Use extra caution. People 
traveling in high profile vehicles should strongly consider delaying 
travel through this area, or consider an alternate route.

&&

$$

NDZ005-013-023-025-037-048-051-290745-
/O.UPG.KBIS.WI.Y.0006.210329T1700Z-210330T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KBIS.HW.W.0004.210329T1800Z-210330T1200Z/
Rolette-Pierce-Wells-Foster-Stutsman-La Moure-Dickey-
Including the cities of Ellendale, Rugby, Shell Valley,
Fessenden, Harvey, Rolette, Dunseith, Rolla, St. John, Kulm,
Oakes, Carrington, Jamestown, Edgeley, and Lamoure
644 PM CDT Sun Mar 28 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM MONDAY TO 7 AM CDT 
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected.

* WHERE...Portions of east central North Dakota.

* WHEN...From 1 PM Monday to 7 AM CDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Unsecured items will be blown away. Working on elevated 
  surfaces will be hazardous. Travel will be difficult, especially 
  for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Driving will become very difficult. Use extra caution. People 
traveling in high profile vehicles should strongly consider delaying 
travel through this area, or consider an alternate route.

&&

$$

Jones

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 28, 5:44 PM MDTHigh Wind WarningBISAdams, Billings, Bottineau, Bowman, Burke, Burleigh and 26 more36 hr

Nearby

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.