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Wind Chill Advisory 6, NWS Bismarck, ND

February 15, 202132 counties in North Dakota

NWS Bismarck, ND issued this wind chill advisory at Feb 15, 2021, 10:47 AM MST for 32 counties in North Dakota. It took effect at Feb 15, 2021, 5:00 PM MST. It was in force for 18 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Feb 15, 2021, 10:47 AM MST (17:47 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 15, 2021, 5:00 PM MST
Expired
Feb 16, 2021, 11:00 AM MST
In force
18 hr
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 17:49 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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The nearest sounding before it

Bismarck Municip, ND (KBIS), launched 12:00Z, 5.8 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 2021-02-15Temperature 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 2021-02-15The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 1 square meters per square second.193958Sfc1 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
1235 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
39 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
1 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
-13 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

793 
WWUS43 KBIS 151747
WSWBIS

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
1147 AM CST Mon Feb 15 2021

NDZ001>005-009>013-017>023-025-031>037-040>048-050-051-160200-
/O.NEW.KBIS.WC.Y.0006.210216T0000Z-210216T1800Z/
Divide-Burke-Renville-Bottineau-Rolette-Williams-Mountrail-Ward-
McHenry-Pierce-McKenzie-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 Carrington, Parshall, Hettinger,
Fessenden, Wilton, Marmarth, Glenburn, Dunseith, Sherwood,
Killdeer, Tappen, Dickinson, Minot, Mcclusky, Mandan, Beach, New
Leipzig, New Town, Watford City, Columbus, Solen, Shell Valley,
Hazen, New England, Wishek, Underwood, Ellendale, St. John,
Bismarck, Portal, Lignite, Harvey, Mott, Lamoure, Napoleon,
Beulah, Rugby, Center, Bowman, Rolette, Selfridge, Drake, Towner,
Ashley, Velva, Linton, Mohall, Edgeley, Jamestown, Garrison,
Medora, Washburn, Bowbells, Carson, Elgin, Fort Yates, Halliday,
Goodrich, Gackle, Steele, Oakes, Rolla, Kulm, Crosby, Strasburg,
Powers Lake, Stanley, Williston, Turtle Lake, and Bottineau
1147 AM CST Mon Feb 15 2021 /1047 AM MST Mon Feb 15 2021/

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ THIS 
EVENING TO NOON CST /11 AM MST/ TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 40 
  below zero.

* WHERE...Western and Central North Dakota.

* WHEN...From 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ this evening to Noon CST /11 AM 
  MST/ Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite 
  on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. Frostbite and 
  hypothermia are possible if precautions are not taken.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Persons are urged to stay indoors until conditions improve. If you 
must go outside, dress in layers. Several layers of clothes will 
keep you warmer than a single heavy coat. Cover exposed skin to 
reduce your risk of frostbite or hypothermia. Gloves, a scarf, and a 
hat will keep you from losing your body heat.

&&

$$

Jones
5 follow-up statements
611 
WWUS43 KBIS 160158
WSWBIS

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
758 PM CST Mon Feb 15 2021

NDZ001>005-009>013-017>023-025-031>037-040>048-050-051-161200-
/O.CON.KBIS.WC.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-210216T1800Z/
Divide-Burke-Renville-Bottineau-Rolette-Williams-Mountrail-Ward-
McHenry-Pierce-McKenzie-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 Carrington, Parshall, Hettinger,
Fessenden, Wilton, Marmarth, Glenburn, Dunseith, Sherwood,
Killdeer, Tappen, Dickinson, Minot, Mcclusky, Mandan, Beach, New
Leipzig, New Town, Watford City, Columbus, Solen, Shell Valley,
Hazen, New England, Wishek, Underwood, Ellendale, St. John,
Bismarck, Portal, Lignite, Harvey, Mott, Lamoure, Napoleon,
Beulah, Rugby, Center, Bowman, Rolette, Selfridge, Drake, Towner,
Ashley, Velva, Linton, Mohall, Edgeley, Jamestown, Garrison,
Medora, Washburn, Bowbells, Carson, Elgin, Fort Yates, Halliday,
Goodrich, Gackle, Steele, Oakes, Rolla, Kulm, Crosby, Strasburg,
Powers Lake, Stanley, Williston, Turtle Lake, and Bottineau
758 PM CST Mon Feb 15 2021 /658 PM MST Mon Feb 15 2021/

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

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 40 
  below zero.

* WHERE...Western and Central North Dakota.

* WHEN...Until Noon CST/11 AM MST/ Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite 
  on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. Frostbite and 
  hypothermia are possible if precautions are not taken.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Persons are urged to stay indoors until conditions improve. If you 
must go outside, dress in layers. Several layers of clothes will 
keep you warmer than a single heavy coat. Cover exposed skin to 
reduce your risk of frostbite or hypothermia. Gloves, a scarf, and a 
hat will keep you from losing your body heat.

&&

$$

Anglin
814 
WWUS43 KBIS 160812
WSWBIS

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
212 AM CST Tue Feb 16 2021

NDZ001>005-009>013-017>023-025-031>037-040>048-050-051-161800-
/O.CON.KBIS.WC.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-210216T1800Z/
Divide-Burke-Renville-Bottineau-Rolette-Williams-Mountrail-Ward-
McHenry-Pierce-McKenzie-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 Crosby, Bowbells, Powers Lake, Lignite, 
Columbus, Portal, Mohall, Glenburn, Sherwood, Bottineau, Rolla, 
Dunseith, Rolette, Shell Valley, St. John, Williston, New Town, 
Stanley, Parshall, Minot, Velva, Towner, Drake, Rugby, 
Watford City, 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
212 AM CST Tue Feb 16 2021 /112 AM MST Tue Feb 16 2021/

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

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 40 below 
  zero.

* WHERE...Western and central North Dakota.

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

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause 
  frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling, and notify others of your travel
plans. Wear appropriate clothing.


&&

$$
499 
WWUS43 KBIS 161250
WSWBIS

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
650 AM CST Tue Feb 16 2021

NDZ001>005-009>013-017>023-025-031>037-040>048-050-051-161800-
/O.CON.KBIS.WC.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-210216T1800Z/
Divide-Burke-Renville-Bottineau-Rolette-Williams-Mountrail-Ward-
McHenry-Pierce-McKenzie-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 Crosby, Bowbells, Powers Lake, Lignite, 
Columbus, Portal, Mohall, Glenburn, Sherwood, Bottineau, Rolla, 
Dunseith, Rolette, Shell Valley, St. John, Williston, New Town, 
Stanley, Parshall, Minot, Velva, Towner, Drake, Rugby, 
Watford City, 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
650 AM CST Tue Feb 16 2021 /550 AM MST Tue Feb 16 2021/

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

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 40 below 
  zero.

* WHERE...Western and central North Dakota.

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

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause 
  frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling, and notify others of your travel
plans. Wear appropriate clothing.

&&

$$
112 
WWUS43 KBIS 161531
WSWBIS

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
931 AM CST Tue Feb 16 2021

NDZ001>005-009>013-017>023-025-031>037-040>048-050-051-161800-
/O.CON.KBIS.WC.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-210216T1800Z/
Divide-Burke-Renville-Bottineau-Rolette-Williams-Mountrail-Ward-
McHenry-Pierce-McKenzie-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 Carrington, Parshall, Hettinger,
Fessenden, Wilton, Marmarth, Glenburn, Dunseith, Sherwood,
Killdeer, Tappen, Dickinson, Minot, Mcclusky, Mandan, Beach, New
Leipzig, New Town, Watford City, Columbus, Solen, Shell Valley,
Hazen, New England, Wishek, Underwood, Ellendale, St. John,
Bismarck, Portal, Lignite, Harvey, Mott, Lamoure, Napoleon,
Beulah, Rugby, Center, Bowman, Rolette, Selfridge, Drake, Towner,
Ashley, Velva, Linton, Mohall, Edgeley, Jamestown, Garrison,
Medora, Washburn, Bowbells, Carson, Elgin, Fort Yates, Halliday,
Goodrich, Gackle, Steele, Oakes, Rolla, Kulm, Crosby, Strasburg,
Powers Lake, Stanley, Williston, Turtle Lake, and Bottineau
931 AM CST Tue Feb 16 2021 /831 AM MST Tue Feb 16 2021/

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

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 35 below zero.

* WHERE...Western and Central North Dakota.

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

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite 
  on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling, and notify others of your travel
plans. Wear appropriate clothing.

&&

$$

Edwards
971 
WWUS43 KBIS 161748
WSWBIS

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
1148 AM CST Tue Feb 16 2021

NDZ001>005-009>013-017>023-025-031>037-040>048-050-051-161900-
/O.EXP.KBIS.WC.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-210216T1800Z/
Divide-Burke-Renville-Bottineau-Rolette-Williams-Mountrail-Ward-
McHenry-Pierce-McKenzie-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 Carrington, Parshall, Hettinger,
Fessenden, Wilton, Marmarth, Glenburn, Dunseith, Sherwood,
Killdeer, Tappen, Dickinson, Minot, Mcclusky, Mandan, Beach, New
Leipzig, New Town, Watford City, Columbus, Solen, Shell Valley,
Hazen, New England, Wishek, Underwood, Ellendale, St. John,
Bismarck, Portal, Lignite, Harvey, Mott, Lamoure, Napoleon,
Beulah, Rugby, Center, Bowman, Rolette, Selfridge, Drake, Towner,
Ashley, Velva, Linton, Mohall, Edgeley, Jamestown, Garrison,
Medora, Washburn, Bowbells, Carson, Elgin, Fort Yates, Halliday,
Goodrich, Gackle, Steele, Oakes, Rolla, Kulm, Crosby, Strasburg,
Powers Lake, Stanley, Williston, Turtle Lake, and Bottineau
1148 AM CST Tue Feb 16 2021 /1048 AM MST Tue Feb 16 2021/

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT NOON CST/11 AM MST/ TODAY...

Wind chills continue to rise and will be above advisory criteria 
today. Therefore, the Wind Chill Advisory will be allowed to expire.

$$

Edwards

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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.