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Wind Chill Advisory 9, NWS Grand Forks, ND
NWS Grand Forks, ND issued this wind chill advisory at Dec 24, 2021, 2:08 PM CST for 5 counties in North Dakota. It took effect at Dec 24, 2021, 9:00 PM CST. It was in force for 10 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Dec 24, 2021, 2:08 PM CST (20:08 UTC)
- In effect from
- Dec 24, 2021, 9:00 PM CST
- Expired
- Dec 25, 2021, 7:27 AM CST
- In force
- 10 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Grand Forks, ND
Counties Benson County, ND, Cavalier County, ND, Ramsey County, ND, Towner County, ND, Walsh County, ND
The radar
The Fargo/Grand Forks radar (KMVX), 144 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:10 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, 8.1 hours before the alert went out and 238 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
- 1509 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 70 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- -141 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- -81 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
850 WWUS43 KFGF 242008 WSWFGF URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Grand Forks ND 208 PM CST Fri Dec 24 2021 MNZ003-029-NDZ038-039-049-052-053-260000- /O.NEW.KFGF.WW.Y.0016.211225T1200Z-211226T0000Z/ Clay-Wilkin-Barnes-Cass-Ransom-Sargent-Richland- Including the cities of Moorhead, Breckenridge, Valley City, Fargo, Lisbon, Enderlin, Gwinner, Milnor, Forman, Rutland, and Wahpeton 208 PM CST Fri Dec 24 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM CST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches. Localized higher amounts are possible. * WHERE...Portions of west central Minnesota and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN...From 6 AM to 6 PM CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for North Dakota can be found at dot.nd.gov/travel and for Minnesota at 511mn.org, or by calling 5 1 1 in either state. && $$ NDZ006-007-014-015-054-251500- /O.NEW.KFGF.WC.Y.0009.211225T0300Z-211225T1500Z/ Towner-Cavalier-Benson-Ramsey-Western Walsh- Including the cities of Cando, Langdon, Fort Totten, Maddock, Leeds, Minnewaukan, Devils Lake, Edinburg, Adams, and Lankin 208 PM CST Fri Dec 24 2021 ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM CST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero expected. * WHERE...Towner, Cavalier, Benson, Ramsey and Western Walsh Counties. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 9 AM CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use caution while outside. Wear appropriate winter clothing. && $$
2 follow-up statements
060 WWUS43 KFGF 250921 WSWFGF URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Grand Forks ND 321 AM CST Sat Dec 25 2021 MNZ027-030-031-280000- /O.NEW.KFGF.WS.A.0003.211226T2100Z-211228T0000Z/ /O.EXB.KFGF.WW.Y.0016.211225T1500Z-211226T0000Z/ West Becker-West Otter Tail-East Otter Tail- Including the cities of Detroit Lakes, Fergus Falls, Perham, New York Mills, Parkers Prairie, Henning, and Battle Lake 321 AM CST Sat Dec 25 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... ...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches, with localized higher amounts possible. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy snow of greater than 6 inches possible. * WHERE...West Becker, West Otter Tail and East Otter Tail Counties. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, from 9 AM this morning to 6 PM CST this evening. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Sunday afternoon through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. The latest road conditions for North Dakota can be found at dot.nd.gov/travel and for Minnesota at 511mn.org, or by calling 5 1 1 in either state. && $$ MNZ028-280000- /O.NEW.KFGF.WS.A.0003.211227T0300Z-211228T0000Z/ /O.EXB.KFGF.WW.Y.0016.211225T1500Z-211226T0000Z/ East Becker- Including the city of Wolf Lake 321 AM CST Sat Dec 25 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... ...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY EVENING THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches, with localized higher amounts possible. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy snow of greater than 6 inches possible. * WHERE...East Becker County. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, from 9 AM this morning to 6 PM CST this evening. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Sunday evening through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. The latest road conditions for North Dakota can be found at dot.nd.gov/travel and for Minnesota at 511mn.org, or by calling 5 1 1 in either state. && $$ MNZ003-029-NDZ038-039-049-052-053-280000- /O.NEW.KFGF.WS.A.0003.211226T2100Z-211228T0000Z/ /O.CON.KFGF.WW.Y.0016.211225T1200Z-211226T0000Z/ Clay-Wilkin-Barnes-Cass-Ransom-Sargent-Richland- Including the cities of Moorhead, Breckenridge, Valley City, Fargo, Lisbon, Enderlin, Gwinner, Milnor, Forman, Rutland, and Wahpeton 321 AM CST Sat Dec 25 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... ...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches, with localized higher amounts possible. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy snow of greater than 6 inches possible. * WHERE...Portions of west central Minnesota and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 6 PM CST this evening. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Sunday afternoon through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. The latest road conditions for North Dakota can be found at dot.nd.gov/travel and for Minnesota at 511mn.org, or by calling 5 1 1 in either state. && $$ NDZ006-007-014-015-054-280000- /O.NEW.KFGF.WS.A.0003.211226T2100Z-211228T0000Z/ /O.CON.KFGF.WC.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-211225T1500Z/ Towner-Cavalier-Benson-Ramsey-Western Walsh- Including the cities of Cando, Langdon, Fort Totten, Maddock, Leeds, Minnewaukan, Devils Lake, Edinburg, Adams, and Lankin 321 AM CST Sat Dec 25 2021 ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST THIS MORNING... ...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the Wind Chill Advisory, very cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 30 below zero. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy snow of greater than 6 inches possible. * WHERE...Towner, Cavalier, Benson, Ramsey and Western Walsh Counties. * WHEN...For the Wind Chill Advisory, until 9 AM CST this morning. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Sunday afternoon through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use caution while outside. Wear appropriate winter clothing. Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. && $$ MNZ001-002-040-NDZ008-016-024-026>030-280000- /O.NEW.KFGF.WS.A.0003.211226T2100Z-211228T0000Z/ West Polk-Norman-Grant-Pembina-Eastern Walsh-Eddy-Nelson- Grand Forks-Griggs-Steele-Traill- Including the cities of Crookston, East Grand Forks, Ada, Twin Valley, Halstad, Elbow Lake, Hoffman, Ashby, Herman, Barrett, Cavalier, Walhalla, Drayton, Pembina, Neche, St. Thomas, Grafton, Park River, New Rockford, Lakota, Mcville, Aneta, Tolna, Grand Forks, Cooperstown, Finley, Hope, Mayville, Hillsboro, Hatton, and Portland 321 AM CST Sat Dec 25 2021 ...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Heavy snow of greater than 6 inches possible. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Minnesota and northeast and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN...From Sunday afternoon through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. && $$ MNZ004>009-013>017-022>024-032-280000- /O.NEW.KFGF.WS.A.0003.211227T0300Z-211228T0000Z/ Kittson-Roseau-Lake Of The Woods-West Marshall-East Marshall- North Beltrami-Pennington-Red Lake-East Polk-North Clearwater- South Beltrami-Mahnomen-South Clearwater-Hubbard-Wadena- Including the cities of Hallock, Karlstad, Lancaster, Roseau, Warroad, Greenbush, Baudette, Warren, Stephen, Argyle, Newfolden, Middle River, Grygla, Red Lake, Redby, Ponemah, Thief River Falls, Red Lake Falls, Fosston, Fertile, McIntosh, Erskine, Bagley, Clearbrook, Bemidji, Mahnomen, Naytahwaush, Waubun, Alida, Ebro, Lake Itasca, Long Lost Lake, Lower Rice Lake, Roy Lake, Upper Rice Lake, Park Rapids, Wadena, and Menahga 321 AM CST Sat Dec 25 2021 ...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY EVENING THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Heavy snow of greater than 6 inches possible. * WHERE...Portions of central, north central and northwest Minnesota. * WHEN...From Sunday evening through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. && $$
940 WWUS43 KFGF 251327 WSWFGF URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Grand Forks ND 727 AM CST Sat Dec 25 2021 NDZ006-007-014-015-054-280000- /O.CAN.KFGF.WC.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-211225T1500Z/ /O.CON.KFGF.WS.A.0003.211226T2100Z-211228T0000Z/ Towner-Cavalier-Benson-Ramsey-Western Walsh- Including the cities of Cando, Langdon, Fort Totten, Maddock, Leeds, Minnewaukan, Devils Lake, Edinburg, Adams, and Lankin 727 AM CST Sat Dec 25 2021 ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Heavy snow of greater than 6 inches possible. * WHERE...Ramsey, Benson, Western Walsh, Towner and Cavalier Counties. * WHEN...From Sunday afternoon through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. && $$ MNZ027-030-031-280000- /O.CON.KFGF.WW.Y.0016.211225T1500Z-211226T0000Z/ /O.CON.KFGF.WS.A.0003.211226T2100Z-211228T0000Z/ West Becker-West Otter Tail-East Otter Tail- Including the cities of Detroit Lakes, Fergus Falls, Perham, New York Mills, Parkers Prairie, Henning, and Battle Lake 727 AM CST Sat Dec 25 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches, with localized higher amounts possible. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy snow of greater than 6 inches possible. * WHERE...West Becker, West Otter Tail and East Otter Tail Counties. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 6 PM CST this evening. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Sunday afternoon through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. The latest road conditions for North Dakota can be found at dot.nd.gov/travel and for Minnesota at 511mn.org, or by calling 5 1 1 in either state. && $$ MNZ003-029-NDZ038-039-049-052-053-280000- /O.CON.KFGF.WW.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-211226T0000Z/ /O.CON.KFGF.WS.A.0003.211226T2100Z-211228T0000Z/ Clay-Wilkin-Barnes-Cass-Ransom-Sargent-Richland- Including the cities of Moorhead, Breckenridge, Valley City, Fargo, Lisbon, Enderlin, Gwinner, Milnor, Forman, Rutland, and Wahpeton 727 AM CST Sat Dec 25 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches, with localized higher amounts possible. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy snow of greater than 6 inches possible. * WHERE...Portions of west central Minnesota and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 6 PM CST this evening. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Sunday afternoon through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. The latest road conditions for North Dakota can be found at dot.nd.gov/travel and for Minnesota at 511mn.org, or by calling 5 1 1 in either state. && $$ MNZ028-280000- /O.CON.KFGF.WW.Y.0016.211225T1500Z-211226T0000Z/ /O.CON.KFGF.WS.A.0003.211227T0300Z-211228T0000Z/ East Becker- Including the city of Wolf Lake 727 AM CST Sat Dec 25 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY EVENING THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches, with localized higher amounts possible. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy snow of greater than 6 inches possible. * WHERE...East Becker County. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 6 PM CST this evening. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Sunday evening through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. The latest road conditions for North Dakota can be found at dot.nd.gov/travel and for Minnesota at 511mn.org, or by calling 5 1 1 in either state. && $$ MNZ001-002-040-NDZ008-016-024-026>030-280000- /O.CON.KFGF.WS.A.0003.211226T2100Z-211228T0000Z/ West Polk-Norman-Grant-Pembina-Eastern Walsh-Eddy-Nelson- Grand Forks-Griggs-Steele-Traill- Including the cities of Crookston, East Grand Forks, Ada, Twin Valley, Halstad, Elbow Lake, Hoffman, Ashby, Herman, Barrett, Cavalier, Walhalla, Drayton, Pembina, Neche, St. Thomas, Grafton, Park River, New Rockford, Lakota, Mcville, Aneta, Tolna, Grand Forks, Cooperstown, Finley, Hope, Mayville, Hillsboro, Hatton, and Portland 727 AM CST Sat Dec 25 2021 ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Heavy snow of greater than 6 inches possible. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Minnesota and northeast and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN...From Sunday afternoon through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. && $$ MNZ004>009-013>017-022>024-032-280000- /O.CON.KFGF.WS.A.0003.211227T0300Z-211228T0000Z/ Kittson-Roseau-Lake Of The Woods-West Marshall-East Marshall- North Beltrami-Pennington-Red Lake-East Polk-North Clearwater- South Beltrami-Mahnomen-South Clearwater-Hubbard-Wadena- Including the cities of Hallock, Karlstad, Lancaster, Roseau, Warroad, Greenbush, Baudette, Warren, Stephen, Argyle, Newfolden, Middle River, Grygla, Red Lake, Redby, Ponemah, Thief River Falls, Red Lake Falls, Fosston, Fertile, McIntosh, Erskine, Bagley, Clearbrook, Bemidji, Mahnomen, Naytahwaush, Waubun, Alida, Ebro, Lake Itasca, Long Lost Lake, Lower Rice Lake, Roy Lake, Upper Rice Lake, Park Rapids, Wadena, and Menahga 727 AM CST Sat Dec 25 2021 ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY EVENING THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Heavy snow of greater than 6 inches possible. * WHERE...Portions of central, north central and northwest Minnesota. * WHEN...From Sunday evening through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. && $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS Grand Forks, ND issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 24, 1:14 AM CST | Winter Weather Advisory | FGF | Benson, Cavalier, Eddy, Nelson, Pembina, Ramsey and 2 more | 5 hr |
| Dec 24, 2:08 PM CST | Winter Weather Advisory | FGF | Barnes, Cass, Ransom, Richland, Sargent | 28 hr |
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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.