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Wind Advisory 10, NWS Grand Forks, ND

November 16, 202117 counties in North Dakota; 6 counties in Minnesota

NWS Grand Forks, ND issued this wind advisory at Nov 16, 2021, 2:59 AM CST for 17 counties in North Dakota; 6 counties in Minnesota. It took effect at Nov 16, 2021, 11:21 PM CST. It was in force for 23 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Nov 16, 2021, 2:59 AM CST (08:59 UTC)
In effect from
Nov 16, 2021, 11:21 PM CST
Expired
Nov 17, 2021, 10:00 PM CST
In force
23 hr
Issued by
NWS Grand Forks, ND
All 23 counties

Clay County, MN, Kittson County, MN, Marshall County, MN, Norman County, MN, Polk County, MN, Wilkin County, MN, Barnes County, ND, Benson County, ND, Cass County, ND, Cavalier County, ND, Eddy County, ND, Grand Forks County, ND, Griggs County, ND, Nelson County, ND, Pembina County, ND, Ramsey County, ND, Ransom County, ND, Richland County, ND, Sargent County, ND, Steele County, ND, Towner County, ND, Traill County, ND, Walsh County, ND

The radar

The Fargo/Grand Forks radar (KMVX), 24 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 09:00 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 00:00Z, 9.0 hours before the alert went out and 251 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 2021-11-16Temperature 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 2021-11-16The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 159 square meters per square second.1939587897Sfc1 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
893 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
68 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
159 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
195 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

252 
WWUS73 KFGF 160859
NPWFGF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
259 AM CST Tue Nov 16 2021

NDZ006-007-014-015-024-026-028-038-054-180000-
/O.NEW.KFGF.WI.Y.0010.211117T0600Z-211118T0000Z/
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
259 AM CST Tue Nov 16 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 6 PM CST
WEDNESDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 6 PM CST Wednesday.

* 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.

&&

$$
7 follow-up statements
000 
WWUS73 KFGF 162028
NPWFGF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
228 PM CST Tue Nov 16 2021

MNZ001>004-007-029-NDZ008-016-027-029-030-039-049-052-053-180000-
/O.EXB.KFGF.WI.Y.0010.211117T1800Z-211118T0000Z/
West Polk-Norman-Clay-Kittson-West Marshall-Wilkin-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,
Warren, Stephen, Argyle, Breckenridge, 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
228 PM CST Tue Nov 16 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 6 PM CST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph
  expected.

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

* WHEN...From noon to 6 PM CST Wednesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

NDZ006-007-014-015-024-026-028-038-054-180000-
/O.CON.KFGF.WI.Y.0010.211117T0600Z-211118T0000Z/
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
228 PM CST Tue Nov 16 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 6 PM
CST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...West 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...From midnight tonight to 6 PM CST Wednesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

Spender/DJR
295 
WWUS73 KFGF 162104
NPWFGF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
304 PM CST Tue Nov 16 2021

NDZ006-007-014-015-024-026-028-038-054-180000-
/O.CON.KFGF.WI.Y.0010.211117T0600Z-211118T0000Z/
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
304 PM CST Tue Nov 16 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 6 PM
CST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...West 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...From midnight tonight to 6 PM CST Wednesday.

* 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>004-007-029-NDZ008-016-027-029-030-039-049-052-053-180000-
/O.CON.KFGF.WI.Y.0010.211117T1800Z-211118T0000Z/
West Polk-Norman-Clay-Kittson-West Marshall-Wilkin-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, 
Warren, Stephen, Argyle, Breckenridge, 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
304 PM CST Tue Nov 16 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 6 PM CST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...From noon to 6 PM CST Wednesday.

* 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.

&&

$$
628 
WWUS73 KFGF 170521
NPWFGF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
1121 PM CST Tue Nov 16 2021

NDZ006-007-014-015-024-026-028-038-054-180000-
/O.EXT.KFGF.WI.Y.0010.211117T0521Z-211118T0000Z/
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
1121 PM CST Tue Nov 16 2021

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.

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

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST Wednesday.

* 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>004-007-029-NDZ008-016-027-029-030-039-049-052-053-180000-
/O.CON.KFGF.WI.Y.0010.211117T1800Z-211118T0000Z/
West Polk-Norman-Clay-Kittson-West Marshall-Wilkin-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, 
Warren, Stephen, Argyle, Breckenridge, 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
1121 PM CST Tue Nov 16 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 6 PM CST
WEDNESDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From noon to 6 PM CST Wednesday.

* 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.

&&

$$
067 
WWUS73 KFGF 170956
NPWFGF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
356 AM CST Wed Nov 17 2021

MNZ001>004-007-029-NDZ008-016-027-029-030-039-049-052-053-180000-
/O.EXT.KFGF.WI.Y.0010.211117T1200Z-211118T0000Z/
West Polk-Norman-Clay-Kittson-West Marshall-Wilkin-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, 
Warren, Stephen, Argyle, Breckenridge, 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
356 AM CST Wed Nov 17 2021

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 6 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.

&&

$$

NDZ006-007-014-015-024-026-028-038-054-180000-
/O.CON.KFGF.WI.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-211118T0000Z/
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
356 AM CST Wed Nov 17 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.

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

* WHEN...Until 6 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.

&&

$$
769 
WWUS73 KFGF 171616
NPWFGF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
1016 AM CST Wed Nov 17 2021

MNZ001>004-007-029-NDZ006>008-014>016-024-026>030-038-039-049-
052>054-180000-
/O.CON.KFGF.WI.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-211118T0000Z/
West Polk-Norman-Clay-Kittson-West Marshall-Wilkin-Towner-
Cavalier-Pembina-Benson-Ramsey-Eastern Walsh-Eddy-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, 
Warren, Stephen, Argyle, Breckenridge, Cando, Langdon, Cavalier, 
Walhalla, Drayton, Pembina, Neche, St. Thomas, Fort Totten, 
Maddock, Leeds, Minnewaukan, Devils Lake, Grafton, Park River, 
New Rockford, 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
1016 AM CST Wed Nov 17 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West-northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 
  mph. When combined with scattered snow showers, brief visibility
  reductions below a mile are also possible.

* WHERE...Eastern North Dakota and the Red River Valley of
  northwest Minnesota.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will 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.

&&

$$
766 
WWUS73 KFGF 172356
NPWFGF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
556 PM CST Wed Nov 17 2021

MNZ001>004-007-029-NDZ008-016-027-029-030-039-049-052-053-180100-
/O.CAN.KFGF.WI.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-211118T0000Z/
West Polk-Norman-Clay-Kittson-West Marshall-Wilkin-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, 
Warren, Stephen, Argyle, Breckenridge, 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
556 PM CST Wed Nov 17 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Breezy northwest winds will continue into tonight, but wind speeds
and gusts will continue to drop off this evening.

$$

NDZ006-007-014-015-024-026-028-038-054-180400-
/O.EXT.KFGF.WI.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-211118T0400Z/
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
556 PM CST Wed Nov 17 2021

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CST THIS EVENING...

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

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

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

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Wind
  with scattered snow showers will bring visibility below a mile
  at times for brief periods.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
425 
WWUS73 KFGF 180407
NPWFGF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
1007 PM CST Wed Nov 17 2021

NDZ006-007-014-015-024-026-028-038-054-180515-
/O.EXP.KFGF.WI.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-211118T0400Z/
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
1007 PM CST Wed Nov 17 2021

...WIND ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

Winds continue to diminish across the area.

$$

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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.