Alert archive / North Dakota / High Wind Warnings in 2021
High Wind Warning 1, NWS Grand Forks, ND
NWS Grand Forks, ND issued this high wind warning at Jan 20, 2021, 3:30 AM CST for 5 counties in North Dakota. It took effect at Jan 20, 2021, 12:00 PM CST. It was in force for 7 hr. 6 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The counties it named, with what was reported inside it.
The facts
- Issued
- Jan 20, 2021, 3:30 AM CST (09:30 UTC)
- In effect from
- Jan 20, 2021, 12:00 PM CST
- Expired
- Jan 20, 2021, 7:04 PM CST
- In force
- 7 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Grand Forks, ND
Counties Benson County, ND, Cavalier County, ND, Eddy County, ND, Ramsey County, ND, Towner County, ND
The radar
The Minot AFB radar (KMBX), 143 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 09:29 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.
What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 20, 12:41 PM CST | TSTM WND GST 61 | 7 Ese Leeds, ND | PEAK WINDS AT THE LEEDS RWIS STATION ND028. |
| Jan 20, 12:41 PM CST | NON-TSTM WND GST 61 | 7 E Leeds, ND | LEEDS ND DOT RWIS ND028. |
| Jan 20, 12:56 PM CST | NON-TSTM WND GST 63 | 5 S Devils Lake, ND | DEVILS LAKE ND DOT RWIS ND016. |
| Jan 20, 12:56 PM CST | NON-TSTM WND GST 63 | 5 S Devils Lake, ND | PEAK WIND MEASURED AT THE DEVILS LAKE RWIS STATION ND016. |
| Jan 20, 12:57 PM CST | NON-TSTM WND GST 61 | 2 N Maddock, ND | PEAK WINDS MEASURED AT AN NDAWN STATION, AT 10 METERS. |
| Jan 20, 2:09 PM CST | NON-TSTM WND GST 58 | 4 Wsw Churchs Ferry, ND | PEAK WINDS MEASURED AT AN NDAWN STATION, 3 SE NILES, AT 10 METERS. |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
The nearest sounding before it
Bismarck Municip, ND (KBIS), launched 00:00Z, 9.5 hours before the alert went out and 216 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.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1225 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 61 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 219 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 329 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
645 WWUS73 KFGF 200930 NPWFGF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Grand Forks ND 330 AM CST Wed Jan 20 2021 NDZ006-007-014-015-024-210300- /O.NEW.KFGF.HW.W.0001.210120T1800Z-210121T0300Z/ /O.NEW.KFGF.WI.Y.0003.210120T1500Z-210120T1800Z/ Towner-Cavalier-Benson-Ramsey-Eddy- Including the cities of Cando, Langdon, Fort Totten, Maddock, Leeds, Minnewaukan, Devils Lake, and New Rockford 330 AM CST Wed Jan 20 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO NOON CST TODAY... ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 9 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. For the Wind Advisory, west winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Towner, Cavalier, Benson, Ramsey and Eddy Counties. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, from noon today to 9 PM CST this evening. For the Wind Advisory, from 9 AM this morning to noon CST today. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel will be difficult especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. && $$ NDZ008-016-026>029-038-054-210300- /O.NEW.KFGF.WI.Y.0003.210120T1500Z-210121T0300Z/ Pembina-Eastern Walsh-Nelson-Grand Forks-Griggs-Steele-Barnes- Western Walsh- Including the cities of Cavalier, Walhalla, Drayton, Pembina, Neche, St. Thomas, Grafton, Park River, Lakota, Mcville, Aneta, Tolna, Grand Forks, Cooperstown, Finley, Hope, Valley City, Edinburg, Adams, and Lankin 330 AM CST Wed Jan 20 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 9 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Pembina, Eastern Walsh, Nelson, Grand Forks, Griggs, Steele, Barnes and Western Walsh Counties. * WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 9 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. A few power outages are possible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$
3 follow-up statements
599 WWUS73 KFGF 201517 NPWFGF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Grand Forks ND 917 AM CST Wed Jan 20 2021 NDZ006-007-014-015-024-210300- /O.CON.KFGF.HW.W.0001.210120T1800Z-210121T0300Z/ /O.CON.KFGF.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210120T1800Z/ Towner-Cavalier-Benson-Ramsey-Eddy- Including the cities of Cando, Langdon, Fort Totten, Maddock, Leeds, Minnewaukan, Devils Lake, and New Rockford 917 AM CST Wed Jan 20 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY... ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. For the Wind Advisory, west winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * WHERE...Ramsey, Benson, Towner, Cavalier and Eddy Counties. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 9 PM CST this evening. For the Wind Advisory, until noon CST today. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel will be difficult especially for high profile vehicles. Patchy blowing and drifting snow is possible. Minor travel impacts area possible, especially in open areas. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. && $$ MNZ001>005-007-008-013>015-022-027-029-030-040-NDZ030-039-049-052- 053-210300- /O.EXA.KFGF.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210121T0300Z/ West Polk-Norman-Clay-Kittson-Roseau-West Marshall-East Marshall- Pennington-Red Lake-East Polk-Mahnomen-West Becker-Wilkin- West Otter Tail-Grant-Traill-Cass-Ransom-Sargent-Richland- Including the cities of Crookston, East Grand Forks, Ada, Twin Valley, Halstad, Moorhead, Hallock, Karlstad, Lancaster, Roseau, Warroad, Greenbush, Warren, Stephen, Argyle, Newfolden, Middle River, Grygla, Thief River Falls, Red Lake Falls, Fosston, Fertile, McIntosh, Erskine, Mahnomen, Naytahwaush, Waubun, Detroit Lakes, Breckenridge, Fergus Falls, Elbow Lake, Hoffman, Ashby, Herman, Barrett, Mayville, Hillsboro, Hatton, Portland, Fargo, Lisbon, Enderlin, Gwinner, Milnor, Forman, Rutland, and Wahpeton 917 AM CST Wed Jan 20 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Minnesota and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN...Until 9 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. A few power outages are possible.Travel will be difficult especially for high profile vehicles. Patchy blowing and drifting snow is possible. Minor travel impacts area possible, especially in open areas. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ NDZ008-016-026>029-038-054-210300- /O.CON.KFGF.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210121T0300Z/ Pembina-Eastern Walsh-Nelson-Grand Forks-Griggs-Steele-Barnes- Western Walsh- Including the cities of Cavalier, Walhalla, Drayton, Pembina, Neche, St. Thomas, Grafton, Park River, Lakota, Mcville, Aneta, Tolna, Grand Forks, Cooperstown, Finley, Hope, Valley City, Edinburg, Adams, and Lankin 917 AM CST Wed Jan 20 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Eastern Walsh, Barnes, Western Walsh, Nelson, Grand Forks, Steele, Pembina and Griggs Counties. * WHEN...Until 9 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. A few power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult especially for high profile vehicles. Patchy blowing and drifting snow is possible. Minor travel impacts area possible, especially in open areas. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$
501 WWUS73 KFGF 202105 NPWFGF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Grand Forks ND 305 PM CST Wed Jan 20 2021 NDZ006-007-014-015-024-210300- /O.CON.KFGF.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210121T0300Z/ Towner-Cavalier-Benson-Ramsey-Eddy- Including the cities of Cando, Langdon, Fort Totten, Maddock, Leeds, Minnewaukan, Devils Lake, and New Rockford 305 PM CST Wed Jan 20 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * WHERE...Ramsey, Benson, Towner, Cavalier and Eddy Counties. * WHEN...Until 9 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel will be difficult especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. && $$ MNZ001>005-007-008-013>015-022-027-029-030-040-NDZ008-016-026>030- 038-039-049-052>054-210300- /O.CON.KFGF.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210121T0300Z/ West Polk-Norman-Clay-Kittson-Roseau-West Marshall-East Marshall- Pennington-Red Lake-East Polk-Mahnomen-West Becker-Wilkin- West Otter Tail-Grant-Pembina-Eastern Walsh-Nelson-Grand Forks- Griggs-Steele-Traill-Barnes-Cass-Ransom-Sargent-Richland- Western Walsh- Including the cities of Crookston, East Grand Forks, Ada, Twin Valley, Halstad, Moorhead, Hallock, Karlstad, Lancaster, Roseau, Warroad, Greenbush, Warren, Stephen, Argyle, Newfolden, Middle River, Grygla, Thief River Falls, Red Lake Falls, Fosston, Fertile, McIntosh, Erskine, Mahnomen, Naytahwaush, Waubun, Detroit Lakes, Breckenridge, Fergus Falls, Elbow Lake, Hoffman, Ashby, Herman, Barrett, Cavalier, Walhalla, Drayton, Pembina, Neche, St. Thomas, Grafton, Park River, Lakota, Mcville, Aneta, Tolna, Grand Forks, Cooperstown, Finley, Hope, Mayville, Hillsboro, Hatton, Portland, Valley City, Fargo, Lisbon, Enderlin, Gwinner, Milnor, Forman, Rutland, Wahpeton, Edinburg, Adams, and Lankin 305 PM CST Wed Jan 20 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Minnesota and northeast and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN...Until 9 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. A few power outages are possible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$
154 WWUS73 KFGF 210104 NPWFGF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Grand Forks ND 704 PM CST Wed Jan 20 2021 NDZ006-007-014-015-024-210215- /O.CAN.KFGF.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210121T0300Z/ Towner-Cavalier-Benson-Ramsey-Eddy- Including the cities of Cando, Langdon, Fort Totten, Maddock, Leeds, Minnewaukan, Devils Lake, and New Rockford 704 PM CST Wed Jan 20 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED... Windy conditions may continue to be possible through the night, however strong winds are no longer expected. The High Wind Warning has been cancelled. $$ MNZ001>005-007-008-013>015-022-027-029-030-040-NDZ008-016-026>030- 038-039-049-052>054-210215- /O.CAN.KFGF.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210121T0300Z/ West Polk-Norman-Clay-Kittson-Roseau-West Marshall-East Marshall- Pennington-Red Lake-East Polk-Mahnomen-West Becker-Wilkin- West Otter Tail-Grant-Pembina-Eastern Walsh-Nelson-Grand Forks- Griggs-Steele-Traill-Barnes-Cass-Ransom-Sargent-Richland- Western Walsh- Including the cities of Crookston, East Grand Forks, Ada, Twin Valley, Halstad, Moorhead, Hallock, Karlstad, Lancaster, Roseau, Warroad, Greenbush, Warren, Stephen, Argyle, Newfolden, Middle River, Grygla, Thief River Falls, Red Lake Falls, Fosston, Fertile, McIntosh, Erskine, Mahnomen, Naytahwaush, Waubun, Detroit Lakes, Breckenridge, Fergus Falls, Elbow Lake, Hoffman, Ashby, Herman, Barrett, Cavalier, Walhalla, Drayton, Pembina, Neche, St. Thomas, Grafton, Park River, Lakota, Mcville, Aneta, Tolna, Grand Forks, Cooperstown, Finley, Hope, Mayville, Hillsboro, Hatton, Portland, Valley City, Fargo, Lisbon, Enderlin, Gwinner, Milnor, Forman, Rutland, Wahpeton, Edinburg, Adams, and Lankin 704 PM CST Wed Jan 20 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... Windy conditions may continue to be possible through the night, however strong winds are no longer expected. The Wind Advisory has been cancelled. $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS Grand Forks, ND issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 20, 3:30 AM CST | Wind Advisory | FGF | Barnes, Benson, Cass, Cavalier, Eddy, Grand Forks and 11 more | 16 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; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.