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High Wind Warning 2, NWS Grand Forks, ND

March 29, 20219 counties in North Dakota

NWS Grand Forks, ND issued this high wind warning at Mar 29, 2021, 3:53 AM CDT for 9 counties in North Dakota. It took effect at Mar 29, 2021, 1:00 PM CDT. It was in force for 18 hr. 7 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
Mar 29, 2021, 3:53 AM CDT (08:53 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 29, 2021, 1:00 PM CDT
Expired
Mar 30, 2021, 6:45 AM CDT
In force
18 hr
Issued by
NWS Grand Forks, ND

Counties Barnes County, ND, Benson County, ND, Cavalier County, ND, Eddy County, ND, Griggs County, ND, Nelson County, ND, Ramsey County, ND, Towner County, ND, Walsh County, ND

The radar

The Fargo/Grand Forks radar (KMVX), 107 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 08:53 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

TimeReportWhereRemark
Mar 29, 3:11 PM CDTNON-TSTM WND GST 58Cooperstown, ND
Mar 29, 7:19 PM CDTNON-TSTM WND GST 60Cooperstown, NDS32 COOPERSTORWN APT REPORTED A 52 KNOT GUST AT 719 PM
Mar 29, 11:42 PM CDTNON-TSTM WND GST 58Cando, ND
Mar 29, 11:44 PM CDTNON-TSTM WND GST 61Cooperstown, ND
Mar 29, 11:45 PM CDTNON-TSTM WND GST 59Valley City, ND
Mar 29, 11:46 PM CDTNON-TSTM WND GST 58Devils Lake, ND
Mar 29, 11:52 PM CDTNON-TSTM WND GST 62Langdon, ND

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, 8.9 hours before the alert went out and 214 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 2021-03-29Temperature 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 2021-03-29The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 111 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
2702 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
46 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
111 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
163 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

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245 
WWUS73 KFGF 290853
NPWFGF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
353 AM CDT Mon Mar 29 2021

NDZ006-007-014-015-024-026-028-054-301200-
/O.UPG.KFGF.WI.Y.0004.210329T1700Z-210330T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KFGF.HW.W.0002.210329T1800Z-210330T1200Z/
Towner-Cavalier-Benson-Ramsey-Eddy-Nelson-Griggs-Western Walsh-
Including the cities of Cando, Langdon, Fort Totten, Maddock, 
Leeds, Minnewaukan, Devils Lake, New Rockford, Lakota, Mcville, 
Aneta, Tolna, Cooperstown, Edinburg, Adams, and Lankin
353 AM CDT Mon Mar 29 2021

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

* WHAT...South winds will shift to the west early this afternoon 
  and increase to 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible 
  Strong winds are expected to continue into tonight.

* WHERE...Towner, Cavalier, Benson, Ramsey, Eddy, Nelson, Griggs 
  and Western Walsh Counties.

* WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 7 AM CDT Tuesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

MNZ001-002-004-005-007-008-013>015-022-NDZ008-016-027-029-030-
301200-
/O.EXT.KFGF.WI.Y.0004.210329T1700Z-210330T1200Z/
West Polk-Norman-Kittson-Roseau-West Marshall-East Marshall-
Pennington-Red Lake-East Polk-Mahnomen-Pembina-Eastern Walsh-
Grand Forks-Steele-Traill-
Including the cities of Crookston, East Grand Forks, Ada, 
Twin Valley, Halstad, 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, 
Cavalier, Walhalla, Drayton, Pembina, Neche, St. Thomas, Grafton,
Park River, Grand Forks, Finley, Hope, Mayville, Hillsboro, 
Hatton, and Portland
353 AM CDT Mon Mar 29 2021

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

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 35 mph this morning will shift to the
  west and increase to 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 50 mph
  expected mid to late afternoon into tonight. 

* WHERE...Portions of northwest Minnesota and northeast and 
  southeast North Dakota.

* WHEN...From noon today to 7 AM CDT Tuesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

MNZ027-030-031-040-300300-
/O.EXT.KFGF.WI.Y.0004.210329T1700Z-210330T0300Z/
West Becker-West Otter Tail-East Otter Tail-Grant-
Including the cities of Detroit Lakes, Fergus Falls, Perham, 
New York Mills, Parkers Prairie, Henning, Battle Lake, 
Elbow Lake, Hoffman, Ashby, Herman, and Barrett
353 AM CDT Mon Mar 29 2021

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 10 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...South winds will increase to 20 to 35 mph by noon and
  then shift to the west at 25 to 40 mph with gusts to 50 mph late
  this afternoon and evening. 

* WHERE...West Becker, Grant, West Otter Tail and East Otter 
  Tail Counties.

* WHEN...From noon today to 10 PM CDT 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.

&&

$$

MNZ003-029-NDZ038-039-049-052-053-301200-
/O.EXT.KFGF.WI.Y.0004.210329T1700Z-210330T1200Z/
Clay-Wilkin-Barnes-Cass-Ransom-Sargent-Richland-
Including the cities of Moorhead, Breckenridge, Valley City, 
Fargo, Lisbon, Enderlin, Gwinner, Milnor, Forman, Rutland, 
and Wahpeton
353 AM CDT Mon Mar 29 2021

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

* WHAT...South winds will increase to 20 to 35 mph by noon and
  then shift to the west at 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 50 mph
  mid to late this afternoon and tonight. 

* WHERE...In Minnesota, Wilkin and Clay Counties. In North 
  Dakota, Cass, Barnes, Sargent, Ransom and Richland Counties.

* WHEN...From noon today to 7 AM CDT Tuesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

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6 follow-up statements
768 
WWUS73 KFGF 291843
NPWFGF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
143 PM CDT Mon Mar 29 2021

NDZ006-007-014-015-024-026-028-054-301200-
/O.CON.KFGF.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210330T1200Z/
Towner-Cavalier-Benson-Ramsey-Eddy-Nelson-Griggs-Western Walsh-
Including the cities of Cando, Langdon, Fort Totten, Maddock, 
Leeds, Minnewaukan, Devils Lake, New Rockford, Lakota, Mcville, 
Aneta, Tolna, Cooperstown, Edinburg, Adams, and Lankin
143 PM CDT Mon Mar 29 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* WHERE...Ramsey, Benson, Western Walsh, Towner, Cavalier, Eddy, 
  Nelson and Griggs Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and
  cause power outages. Travel will be difficult especially for
  high profile vehicles. There may some ice action on the east
  side of lakes that have ice remaining.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown
around or damaged by the wind.

&&

$$

MNZ001-002-004-005-007-008-013>015-022-NDZ008-016-027-029-030-
301200-
/O.CON.KFGF.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-210330T1200Z/
West Polk-Norman-Kittson-Roseau-West Marshall-East Marshall-
Pennington-Red Lake-East Polk-Mahnomen-Pembina-Eastern Walsh-
Grand Forks-Steele-Traill-
Including the cities of Crookston, East Grand Forks, Ada, 
Twin Valley, Halstad, 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, 
Cavalier, Walhalla, Drayton, Pembina, Neche, St. Thomas, Grafton,
Park River, Grand Forks, Finley, Hope, Mayville, Hillsboro, 
Hatton, and Portland
143 PM CDT Mon Mar 29 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT TUESDAY...

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

* WHERE...Portions of northwest Minnesota and northeast North 
  Dakota.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. A few
  power outages are possible. There may some ice action on the
  east side of lakes that have ice remaining.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

MNZ027-030-031-040-300300-
/O.CON.KFGF.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-210330T0300Z/
West Becker-West Otter Tail-East Otter Tail-Grant-
Including the cities of Detroit Lakes, Fergus Falls, Perham, 
New York Mills, Parkers Prairie, Henning, Battle Lake, 
Elbow Lake, Hoffman, Ashby, Herman, and Barrett
143 PM CDT Mon Mar 29 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* WHERE...West Becker, Grant, West Otter Tail and East Otter 
  Tail Counties.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM CDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. A few
  power outages are possible. There may some ice action on the 
  east side of lakes that have ice remaining.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

MNZ003-029-NDZ038-039-049-052-053-301200-
/O.CON.KFGF.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-210330T1200Z/
Clay-Wilkin-Barnes-Cass-Ransom-Sargent-Richland-
Including the cities of Moorhead, Breckenridge, Valley City, 
Fargo, Lisbon, Enderlin, Gwinner, Milnor, Forman, Rutland, 
and Wahpeton
143 PM CDT Mon Mar 29 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT TUESDAY...

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

* WHERE...In Minnesota, Wilkin and Clay Counties. In North 
  Dakota, Cass, Barnes, Sargent, Ransom and Richland Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. A few
  power outages are possible. There may some ice action on the
  east side of lakes that have ice remaining.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
061 
WWUS73 KFGF 291918
NPWFGF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
218 PM CDT Mon Mar 29 2021

NDZ006-007-014-015-024-026-028-054-301200-
/O.CON.KFGF.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210330T1200Z/
Towner-Cavalier-Benson-Ramsey-Eddy-Nelson-Griggs-Western Walsh-
Including the cities of Cando, Langdon, Fort Totten, Maddock, 
Leeds, Minnewaukan, Devils Lake, New Rockford, Lakota, Mcville, 
Aneta, Tolna, Cooperstown, Edinburg, Adams, and Lankin
218 PM CDT Mon Mar 29 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* WHERE...Ramsey, Benson, Western Walsh, Towner, Cavalier, Eddy, 
  Nelson and Griggs Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and
  cause power outages. Travel will be difficult especially for
  high profile vehicles. There may some ice action on the east
  side of lakes that have ice remaining. Localized visibilities
  less than a quarter mile due to blowing dust are possible 
  downwind of finely tilled fields.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown
around or damaged by the wind.

&&

$$

MNZ001-002-004-005-007-008-013>015-022-NDZ008-016-027-029-030-
301200-
/O.CON.KFGF.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-210330T1200Z/
West Polk-Norman-Kittson-Roseau-West Marshall-East Marshall-
Pennington-Red Lake-East Polk-Mahnomen-Pembina-Eastern Walsh-
Grand Forks-Steele-Traill-
Including the cities of Crookston, East Grand Forks, Ada, 
Twin Valley, Halstad, 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, 
Cavalier, Walhalla, Drayton, Pembina, Neche, St. Thomas, Grafton,
Park River, Grand Forks, Finley, Hope, Mayville, Hillsboro, 
Hatton, and Portland
218 PM CDT Mon Mar 29 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT TUESDAY...

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

* WHERE...Portions of northwest Minnesota and northeast North 
  Dakota.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. A few
  power outages are possible. There may some ice action on the
  east side of lakes that have ice remaining. Localized
  visibilities less than a quarter mile due to blowing dust are
  possible downwind of finely tilled fields.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

MNZ027-030-031-040-300300-
/O.CON.KFGF.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-210330T0300Z/
West Becker-West Otter Tail-East Otter Tail-Grant-
Including the cities of Detroit Lakes, Fergus Falls, Perham, 
New York Mills, Parkers Prairie, Henning, Battle Lake, 
Elbow Lake, Hoffman, Ashby, Herman, and Barrett
218 PM CDT Mon Mar 29 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* WHERE...West Becker, Grant, West Otter Tail and East Otter 
  Tail Counties.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM CDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. A few
  power outages are possible. There may some ice action on the
  east side of lakes that have ice remaining. Localized
  visibilities less than a quarter mile due to blowing dust are
  possible downwind of finely tilled fields.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

MNZ003-029-NDZ038-039-049-052-053-301200-
/O.CON.KFGF.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-210330T1200Z/
Clay-Wilkin-Barnes-Cass-Ransom-Sargent-Richland-
Including the cities of Moorhead, Breckenridge, Valley City, 
Fargo, Lisbon, Enderlin, Gwinner, Milnor, Forman, Rutland, 
and Wahpeton
218 PM CDT Mon Mar 29 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT TUESDAY...

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

* WHERE...In Minnesota, Wilkin and Clay Counties. In North 
  Dakota, Cass, Barnes, Sargent, Ransom and Richland Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. A few
  power outages are possible. There may some ice action on the
  east side of lakes that have ice remaining. Localized
  visibilities less than a quarter mile due to blowing dust are
  possible downwind of finely tilled fields.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
738 
WWUS73 KFGF 292023
NPWFGF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
323 PM CDT Mon Mar 29 2021

NDZ038-301200-
/O.UPG.KFGF.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-210330T1200Z/
/O.EXA.KFGF.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210330T1200Z/
Barnes-
Including the city of Valley City
323 PM CDT Mon Mar 29 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* WHERE...Barnes County.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. A few
  power outages are possible. There may some ice action on the
  east side of lakes that have ice remaining. Localized
  visibilities less than a quarter mile due to blowing dust are
  possible downwind of finely tilled fields.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown
around or damaged by the wind.

&&

$$

NDZ006-007-014-015-024-026-028-054-301200-
/O.CON.KFGF.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210330T1200Z/
Towner-Cavalier-Benson-Ramsey-Eddy-Nelson-Griggs-Western Walsh-
Including the cities of Cando, Langdon, Fort Totten, Maddock, 
Leeds, Minnewaukan, Devils Lake, New Rockford, Lakota, Mcville, 
Aneta, Tolna, Cooperstown, Edinburg, Adams, and Lankin
323 PM CDT Mon Mar 29 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* WHERE...Ramsey, Benson, Western Walsh, Towner, Cavalier, Eddy, 
  Nelson and Griggs Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property 
  and cause power outages. Travel will be difficult especially 
  for high profile vehicles. There may some ice action on the 
  east side of lakes that have ice remaining. Localized 
  visibilities less than a quarter mile due to blowing dust are 
  possible downwind of finely tilled fields.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown
around or damaged by the wind.

&&

$$

MNZ001-002-004-005-007-008-013>015-022-NDZ008-016-027-029-030-
301200-
/O.CON.KFGF.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-210330T1200Z/
West Polk-Norman-Kittson-Roseau-West Marshall-East Marshall-
Pennington-Red Lake-East Polk-Mahnomen-Pembina-Eastern Walsh-
Grand Forks-Steele-Traill-
Including the cities of Crookston, East Grand Forks, Ada, 
Twin Valley, Halstad, 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, 
Cavalier, Walhalla, Drayton, Pembina, Neche, St. Thomas, Grafton,
Park River, Grand Forks, Finley, Hope, Mayville, Hillsboro, 
Hatton, and Portland
323 PM CDT Mon Mar 29 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT TUESDAY...

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

* WHERE...Portions of northwest Minnesota and northeast North 
  Dakota.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. A 
  few power outages are possible. There may some ice action on 
  the east side of lakes that have ice remaining. Localized 
  visibilities less than a quarter mile due to blowing dust are 
  possible downwind of finely tilled fields.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

MNZ027-030-031-040-300300-
/O.CON.KFGF.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-210330T0300Z/
West Becker-West Otter Tail-East Otter Tail-Grant-
Including the cities of Detroit Lakes, Fergus Falls, Perham, 
New York Mills, Parkers Prairie, Henning, Battle Lake, 
Elbow Lake, Hoffman, Ashby, Herman, and Barrett
323 PM CDT Mon Mar 29 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* WHERE...West Becker, Grant, West Otter Tail and East Otter 
  Tail Counties.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM CDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. A 
  few power outages are possible. There may some ice action on 
  the east side of lakes that have ice remaining. Localized 
  visibilities less than a quarter mile due to blowing dust are 
  possible downwind of finely tilled fields.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

MNZ003-029-NDZ039-049-052-053-301200-
/O.CON.KFGF.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-210330T1200Z/
Clay-Wilkin-Cass-Ransom-Sargent-Richland-
Including the cities of Moorhead, Breckenridge, Fargo, Lisbon, 
Enderlin, Gwinner, Milnor, Forman, Rutland, and Wahpeton
323 PM CDT Mon Mar 29 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT TUESDAY...

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

* WHERE...In Minnesota, Wilkin and Clay Counties. In North 
  Dakota, Cass, Barnes, Sargent, Ransom and Richland Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. A 
  few power outages are possible. There may some ice action on 
  the east side of lakes that have ice remaining. Localized 
  visibilities less than a quarter mile due to blowing dust are 
  possible downwind of finely tilled fields.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
147 
WWUS73 KFGF 300115
NPWFGF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
815 PM CDT Mon Mar 29 2021

NDZ006-007-014-015-024-026-028-038-054-301200-
/O.CON.KFGF.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210330T1200Z/
Towner-Cavalier-Benson-Ramsey-Eddy-Nelson-Griggs-Barnes-
Western Walsh-
Including the cities of Cando, Langdon, Fort Totten, Maddock, 
Leeds, Minnewaukan, Devils Lake, New Rockford, Lakota, Mcville, 
Aneta, Tolna, Cooperstown, Valley City, Edinburg, Adams, 
and Lankin
815 PM CDT Mon Mar 29 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* WHERE...Ramsey, Benson, Western Walsh, Towner, Cavalier, Eddy, 
  Nelson and Griggs Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. A few
  power outages are possible. There may some ice action on the
  east side of lakes that have ice remaining. Localized
  visibilities less than a quarter mile due to blowing dust are
  possible downwind of finely tilled fields.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown
around or damaged by the wind.

&&

$$

MNZ027-030-031-040-301200-
/O.EXT.KFGF.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-210330T1200Z/
West Becker-West Otter Tail-East Otter Tail-Grant-
Including the cities of Detroit Lakes, Fergus Falls, Perham, 
New York Mills, Parkers Prairie, Henning, Battle Lake, 
Elbow Lake, Hoffman, Ashby, Herman, and Barrett
815 PM CDT Mon Mar 29 2021

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* WHERE...West Becker, Grant, West Otter Tail and East Otter 
  Tail Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. A 
  few power outages are possible. There may some ice action on 
  the east side of lakes that have ice remaining. Localized 
  visibilities less than a quarter mile due to blowing dust are 
  possible downwind of finely tilled fields.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

MNZ001-002-004-005-007-008-013>015-022-NDZ008-016-027-029-030-
301200-
/O.CON.KFGF.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-210330T1200Z/
West Polk-Norman-Kittson-Roseau-West Marshall-East Marshall-
Pennington-Red Lake-East Polk-Mahnomen-Pembina-Eastern Walsh-
Grand Forks-Steele-Traill-
Including the cities of Crookston, East Grand Forks, Ada, 
Twin Valley, Halstad, 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, 
Cavalier, Walhalla, Drayton, Pembina, Neche, St. Thomas, Grafton,
Park River, Grand Forks, Finley, Hope, Mayville, Hillsboro, 
Hatton, and Portland
815 PM CDT Mon Mar 29 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT TUESDAY...

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

* WHERE...Portions of northwest Minnesota and northeast North 
  Dakota.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. A 
  few power outages are possible. There may some ice action on 
  the east side of lakes that have ice remaining. Localized 
  visibilities less than a quarter mile due to blowing dust are 
  possible downwind of finely tilled fields.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

MNZ003-029-NDZ039-049-052-053-301200-
/O.CON.KFGF.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-210330T1200Z/
Clay-Wilkin-Cass-Ransom-Sargent-Richland-
Including the cities of Moorhead, Breckenridge, Fargo, Lisbon, 
Enderlin, Gwinner, Milnor, Forman, Rutland, and Wahpeton
815 PM CDT Mon Mar 29 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT TUESDAY...

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

* WHERE...In Minnesota, Wilkin and Clay Counties. In North 
  Dakota, Cass, Barnes, Sargent, Ransom and Richland Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. A 
  few power outages are possible. There may some ice action on 
  the east side of lakes that have ice remaining. Localized 
  visibilities less than a quarter mile due to blowing dust are 
  possible downwind of finely tilled fields.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
179 
WWUS73 KFGF 300851
NPWFGF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
351 AM CDT Tue Mar 30 2021

MNZ031-301000-
/O.CAN.KFGF.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-210330T1200Z/
East Otter Tail-
Including the cities of Perham, New York Mills, Parkers Prairie, 
Henning, and Battle Lake
351 AM CDT Tue Mar 30 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

West winds will continue today and become northwest this
afternoon. But overall speeds will be in the 20 to 25 mph
sustained with gusts to 40 mph, which is below advisory levels. 

$$

NDZ006-007-014-015-024-026-028-038-054-310000-
/O.EXB.KFGF.WI.Y.0004.210330T1200Z-210331T0000Z/
/O.CON.KFGF.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210330T1200Z/
Towner-Cavalier-Benson-Ramsey-Eddy-Nelson-Griggs-Barnes-
Western Walsh-
Including the cities of Cando, Langdon, Fort Totten, Maddock, 
Leeds, Minnewaukan, Devils Lake, New Rockford, Lakota, Mcville, 
Aneta, Tolna, Cooperstown, Valley City, Edinburg, Adams, 
and Lankin
351 AM CDT Tue Mar 30 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT THIS
MORNING...
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM CDT
THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds will continue at 30 to 45 mph with gusts to 60
  mph still possible through 7 am. During the day, west to
  northwest winds still be in the 25 to 35 mph sustained range 
  with gusts to 50 mph thru late afternoon. 

* WHERE...Towner, Cavalier, Benson, Ramsey, Eddy, Nelson, 
  Griggs, Barnes and Western Walsh Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 7 AM CDT this morning. 
  For the Wind Advisory, from 7 AM this morning to 7 PM CDT 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-NDZ008-016-027-029-
030-039-049-052-053-310000-
/O.EXT.KFGF.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-210331T0000Z/
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-Grand Forks-Steele-
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, Cavalier, Walhalla, Drayton, Pembina, 
Neche, St. Thomas, Grafton, Park River, Grand Forks, Finley, 
Hope, Mayville, Hillsboro, Hatton, Portland, Fargo, Lisbon, 
Enderlin, Gwinner, Milnor, Forman, Rutland, and Wahpeton
351 AM CDT Tue Mar 30 2021

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. Winds
  direction will turn more northwest in the afternoon.  

* WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Minnesota and 
  northeast and southeast North Dakota.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT 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.

&&

$$

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774 
WWUS73 KFGF 301145
NPWFGF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
645 AM CDT Tue Mar 30 2021

NDZ006-007-014-015-024-026-028-038-054-310000-
/O.CAN.KFGF.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210330T1200Z/
/O.CON.KFGF.WI.Y.0004.210330T1200Z-210331T0000Z/
Towner-Cavalier-Benson-Ramsey-Eddy-Nelson-Griggs-Barnes-
Western Walsh-
Including the cities of Cando, Langdon, Fort Totten, Maddock, 
Leeds, Minnewaukan, Devils Lake, New Rockford, Lakota, Mcville, 
Aneta, Tolna, Cooperstown, Valley City, Edinburg, Adams, 
and Lankin
645 AM CDT Tue Mar 30 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

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

* WHERE...Ramsey, Benson, Barnes, Western Walsh, Towner, 
  Cavalier, Eddy, Nelson and Griggs Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT 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.

&&

$$

MNZ001>005-007-008-013>015-022-027-029-030-040-NDZ008-016-027-029-
030-039-049-052-053-310000-
/O.CON.KFGF.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-210331T0000Z/
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-Grand Forks-Steele-
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, Cavalier, Walhalla, Drayton, Pembina, 
Neche, St. Thomas, Grafton, Park River, Grand Forks, Finley, 
Hope, Mayville, Hillsboro, Hatton, Portland, Fargo, Lisbon, 
Enderlin, Gwinner, Milnor, Forman, Rutland, and Wahpeton
645 AM CDT Tue Mar 30 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Minnesota and 
  northeast and southeast North Dakota.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT 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.

&&

$$

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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.