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Wind Chill Advisory 8, NWS Bismarck, ND

December 15, 20219 counties in North Dakota

NWS Bismarck, ND issued this wind chill advisory at Dec 15, 2021, 9:49 PM CST for 9 counties in North Dakota. It took effect at Dec 16, 2021, 12:00 AM CST. It was in force for 9 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Dec 15, 2021, 9:49 PM CST (03:49 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 16, 2021, 12:00 AM CST
Expired
Dec 16, 2021, 9:00 AM CST
In force
9 hr
Issued by
NWS Bismarck, ND

Counties Bottineau County, ND, Burke County, ND, Divide County, ND, McHenry County, ND, Mountrail County, ND, Pierce County, ND, Renville County, ND, Rolette County, ND, Williams County, ND

The radar

The Minot AFB radar (KMBX), 60 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 03:50 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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The nearest sounding before it

Bismarck Municip, ND (KBIS), launched 00:00Z, 3.8 hours before the alert went out and 210 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 2021-12-16Temperature 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 2021-12-16The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 101 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
697 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
32 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
101 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
204 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

138 
WWUS43 KBIS 160349
WSWBIS

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
949 PM CST Wed Dec 15 2021

NDZ003-004-011-161200-
/O.CAN.KBIS.WW.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-211216T0900Z/
/O.NEW.KBIS.WC.Y.0008.211216T0600Z-211216T1500Z/
Renville-Bottineau-Ward-
Including the cities of Sherwood, Minot, Glenburn, Bottineau, and
Mohall
949 PM CST Wed Dec 15 2021

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST THURSDAY...
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 30 
  below zero.

* WHERE...Northwest and parts of north central North Dakota.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM CST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite 
  on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing.

&&

$$

NDZ012-019>021-160500-
/O.CAN.KBIS.WW.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-211216T0900Z/
McHenry-Mercer-Oliver-McLean-
Including the cities of Center, Hazen, Underwood, Drake, Towner,
Velva, Beulah, Wilton, Washburn, Garrison, and Turtle Lake
949 PM CST Wed Dec 15 2021 /849 PM MST Wed Dec 15 2021/

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Snow will continue to diminish through the remainder of this evening.

$$

NDZ001-002-009-010-161200-
/O.NEW.KBIS.WC.Y.0008.211216T0600Z-211216T1500Z/
Divide-Burke-Williams-Mountrail-
Including the cities of Parshall, Columbus, New Town, Portal,
Lignite, Stanley, Powers Lake, Crosby, Williston, and Bowbells
949 PM CST Wed Dec 15 2021

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 30 
  below zero.

* WHERE...Northwest and parts of north central North Dakota.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM CST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite 
  on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing.

&&

$$

NDZ005-013-022-023-025-034>037-042-045>048-050-051-160900-
/O.CON.KBIS.WW.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-211216T0900Z/
Rolette-Pierce-Sheridan-Wells-Foster-Morton-Burleigh-Kidder-
Stutsman-Grant-Sioux-Emmons-Logan-La Moure-McIntosh-Dickey-
Including the cities of Fessenden, Harvey, Lamoure, Dunseith,
Carson, Tappen, Jamestown, Mcclusky, Mandan, New Leipzig, Solen,
Shell Valley, Wishek, St. John, Bismarck, Carrington, Napoleon,
Rugby, Rolette, Ashley, Linton, Kulm, Ellendale, Elgin, Fort
Yates, Edgeley, Goodrich, Gackle, Steele, Oakes, Rolla,
Strasburg, and Selfridge
949 PM CST Wed Dec 15 2021 /849 PM MST Wed Dec 15 2021/

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM CST/2 AM 
MST/ THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow. Total snow accumulations up to two 
  inches with locally higher amounts possible. Winds gusting as high 
  as 50 mph creating areas of blowing and drifting snow.

* WHERE...South central and parts of north central North Dakota, 
  along with the James River Valley.

* WHEN...Until 3 AM CST/2 AM MST/ Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow 
  could significantly reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road 
conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

Schild
3 follow-up statements
820 
WWUS43 KBIS 160858
WSWBIS

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
258 AM CST Thu Dec 16 2021

NDZ005-013-022-023-025-034>037-042-045>048-050-051-161000-
/O.EXP.KBIS.WW.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-211216T0900Z/
Rolette-Pierce-Sheridan-Wells-Foster-Morton-Burleigh-Kidder-
Stutsman-Grant-Sioux-Emmons-Logan-La Moure-McIntosh-Dickey-
Including the cities of Fessenden, Harvey, Lamoure, Dunseith,
Carson, Tappen, Jamestown, Mcclusky, Mandan, New Leipzig, Solen,
Shell Valley, Wishek, St. John, Bismarck, Carrington, Napoleon,
Rugby, Rolette, Ashley, Linton, Kulm, Ellendale, Elgin, Fort
Yates, Edgeley, Goodrich, Gackle, Steele, Oakes, Rolla,
Strasburg, and Selfridge
258 AM CST Thu Dec 16 2021 /158 AM MST Thu Dec 16 2021/

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 3 AM CST/2 AM MST/ EARLY 
THIS MORNING...

With snow diminishing, and blowing snow becoming more scattered, the 
Winter Weather Advisory will be allowed to expire at 3 AM CST. Some 
lingering gusty winds could bring some patchy blowing snow through 
this morning. Those traveling should use caution when encountering 
any blowing snow.

$$

NDZ001>004-009>011-161500-
/O.CON.KBIS.WC.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-211216T1500Z/
Divide-Burke-Renville-Bottineau-Williams-Mountrail-Ward-
Including the cities of Parshall, Columbus, New Town, Stanley,
Glenburn, Sherwood, Bottineau, Portal, Lignite, Minot, Mohall,
Powers Lake, Crosby, Williston, and Bowbells
258 AM CST Thu Dec 16 2021

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST THIS 
MORNING...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 30 below zero.

* WHERE...Northwest and parts of north central North Dakota.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM CST this morning.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite 
  on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a 
hat, and gloves.

&&

$$

Anglin
534 
WWUS43 KBIS 161112
WSWBIS

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
512 AM CST Thu Dec 16 2021

NDZ005-012-013-161500-
/O.EXA.KBIS.WC.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-211216T1500Z/
Rolette-McHenry-Pierce-
Including the cities of Rugby, Shell Valley, Rolette, Dunseith,
Rolla, St. John, Velva, Drake, and Towner
512 AM CST Thu Dec 16 2021

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 30 below zero.

* WHERE...McHenry, Pierce and Rolette Counties.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM CST this morning.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite 
  on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and 
gloves.

&&

$$

NDZ001>004-009>011-161500-
/O.CON.KBIS.WC.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-211216T1500Z/
Divide-Burke-Renville-Bottineau-Williams-Mountrail-Ward-
Including the cities of Parshall, Columbus, New Town, Stanley,
Glenburn, Sherwood, Bottineau, Portal, Lignite, Minot, Mohall,
Powers Lake, Crosby, Williston, and Bowbells
512 AM CST Thu Dec 16 2021

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST THIS 
MORNING...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 30 
  below zero.

* WHERE...Northwest and parts of north central North Dakota.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM CST this morning.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite 
  on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and 
gloves.

&&

$$

Anglin
164 
WWUS43 KBIS 161456
WSWBIS

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
856 AM CST Thu Dec 16 2021

NDZ001>005-009>013-161600-
/O.EXP.KBIS.WC.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-211216T1500Z/
Divide-Burke-Renville-Bottineau-Rolette-Williams-Mountrail-Ward-
McHenry-Pierce-
Including the cities of Parshall, Glenburn, Dunseith, Sherwood,
Minot, New Town, Columbus, Shell Valley, St. John, Portal,
Lignite, Rugby, Rolette, Drake, Towner, Velva, Mohall, Bowbells,
Rolla, Crosby, Powers Lake, Stanley, Williston, and Bottineau
856 AM CST Thu Dec 16 2021

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 9 AM CST THIS MORNING...

Wind chill values will increase as temperatures warm up and winds 
decrease through the morning, therefore the advisory will be allowed 
to expire.

$$

Jones

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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.