Flash Flood Warning 4, NWS Grand Forks, ND

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
131 PM CDT Sat Apr 23 2022

.UPDATE...
Issued at 130 PM CDT Sat Apr 23 2022

Have issued a wind advisory for the far south with strong and
gusty winds expected behind the warm front. Mixed layer winds on
sounding indicating 30-40kts in spots, with a deep mixed layer.
Some isolated gusts above 50 mph are possible especially with
developing showers or storms. Severe gusts possible with the
stronger thunderstorm activity. Winds should begin to subside
across the southern Valley area toward sunset.

. Previous Update...
Issued at 651 AM CDT Sat Apr 23 2022

Most of the thunderstorm activity has now shifted along and north
of highway 2 and is moving quickly northward. The rainfall
intensity has been up and down, but when it has been heavier, it
is accumulating quickly. Have been issuing areal flood warnings
along these heavier bands lifting northward. With around 1 inch of
rain falling over the course of an hour or so, the ground just
doesn't have any ability to soak it in. Therefore it is running
off into the ditches and low areas. This band is lifting northward
at a pretty decent rate now, so think the heaviest rain should
end in the next few hours. After that there should be somewhat of
a break until the next severe potential this afternoon.

&&

.SHORT TERM...(Today through Sunday)
Issued at 335 AM CDT Sat Apr 23 2022

The main short term issues remain the same as they have been the
past few days...heavy rainfall early this morning, severe weather
this afternoon, and then gusty northwest winds and snowfall late
tonight and Sunday.

As of early this morning, the Colorado Low was located over south
central South Dakota. A warm front extended out to the east of the
low, where Huron and Watertown were both about 70 degrees with a
dewpoint around 60. As this mild and moist air has been pushing
further northward, it is encountering colder air. This has been
producing some fog across the southern Red River Valley into
adjacent areas of west central Minnesota. An inverted trough also
extended north of the low, up toward the Minot area. This has kept
winds from the east-northeast across the FA. Outside of any
thunder activity, winds have been much lower than other areas to
the west and south. Areas with showers and storms have been able
to mix down some stronger wind gusts at times. As for the heavy
rainfall potential yet tonight, will be watching urban areas like
Fargo-Moorhead-West Fargo and Grand Forks-East Grand Forks. Could
see some puddles start to develop if stronger echoes hold over any
of these areas for a longer period of time. The threat is there
too for the rural areas along and north of highway 200, which had
the heavier snow not too long ago.

Moving into the severe weather threat today, it will likely depend
on the fog/low clouds clearing out. As it stands right now, there
is fairly widespread coverage of both. The surface low is expected
to track north-northeast and should be located over north central
or northeast South Dakota by 18z, then somewhere near Fargo by 00z
Sun. This track continues to be slower and slightly further west.
This shift is reflected in the update to the SPC Day 1 Convective
Outlook graphic, which has shunted the slight risk for severe
weather further west...which now includes southeast and east
central North Dakota, as well as the Minnesota areas it had
before. Timing from the previous graphics still looks good, the
afternoon hours being the prime time, and the full spectrum of
hazards still look possible. The latest high resolution models
show a full spectrum of possibilities, so overall confidence in
how this afternoon may develop is not that high. More confident
in the timing, with initiation likely in the early afternoon, and
cells racing eastward out of the FA by late afternoon or early
evening.

As for the flooding threat with this afternoon/evening convection,
it will have to be watched. The coverage of storms should be
lower, but storms can dump heavy amounts of rain quickly. These
storms should also be moving quickly. Training could occur in some
areas, but again, confidence is lower there. The extreme
temperature gradient from northwest to southeast will occur, but
exactly how warm it gets will depend on the clearing. The forecast
currently shows around 70F at Fergus Falls to the mid 30s around
Cando. These warmer temperatures will push out quickly tonight
into Sunday. Gusty northwest winds will move in along with some
snow. Areas along and north of the I94 corridor should see a
dusting of snow late tonight, Sunday, into Sunday evening. The
Devils Lake region could still see up to 2 inches or so.

.LONG TERM...(Sunday night through Friday)
Issued at 335 AM CDT Sat Apr 23 2022

Impacts across the extended period look to be minimal as the H5
Colorado Low moves out of the area. Snow chances come to an end
prior to sunrise Monday morning, with partial clearing during the
afternoon. Monday's temperatures will be well below average, with
highs only reaching the upper 20s to middle 30s. After a cold night
Monday into Tuesday, return flow brings slightly warmer air back
into the area, with highs in the middle 30s to middle 40s.

The warmup continues into Wednesday and Thursday as highs climb into
the 40s and 50s under a developing, but progressive, H5 ridge. This
will push to the east late next week, giving way for another chance
for showers and possibly a thunderstorm or two. At this time, the
temperature profile looks to keep most or all or the precipitation
liquid.

&&

.AVIATION...(For the 18Z TAFS through 18Z Sunday afternoon)
Issued at 130 PM CDT Sat Apr 23 2022

Main TAF concerns center around varied CIGS with IFR/LIFR CIGS
north of the warm front and MVFR/VFR CIGS south of the front. Some
VSBY reduction in localized fog, and also expected in showers and
thunderstorms through the afternoon/evening. Winds to remain gusty
most locations initially from the ENE possibly shifting to the SE,
then as the low moves east of the area into Sunday shifting to the
NW and gusty.

&&

.FGF WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
ND...Wind Advisory until 7 PM CDT this evening for NDZ039-049-052-053.

MN...Wind Advisory until 7 PM CDT this evening for MNZ003-029-030-040.

UPDATE...MJB
SHORT TERM...Godon
LONG TERM...Lynch
AVIATION...MJB

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
606 AM CDT Sat Apr 23 2022

MNZ001>009-013>017-022>024-027>032-040-NDZ006>008-014>016-024-
026>030-038-039-049-052>054-241115-
West Polk-Norman-Clay-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-West Becker-East Becker-Wilkin-
West Otter Tail-East Otter Tail-Wadena-Grant-Towner-Cavalier-
Pembina-Benson-Ramsey-Eastern Walsh-Eddy-Nelson-Grand Forks-
Griggs-Steele-Traill-Barnes-Cass-Ransom-Sargent-Richland-
Western Walsh-
606 AM CDT Sat Apr 23 2022

This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of eastern North
Dakota, west central and northwest Minnesota.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

Scattered thunderstorms will continue across the area this
morning. If these storms linger or train across any area, minor
overland flooding or flash flooding are possible.

Scattered severe thunderstorms are possible this afternoon into
the early evening, mainly across east central and southeast North
Dakota into areas along and south of highway 2 in Minnesota. Hail
up to 1.50 inches, wind gusts to 60 mph, and an isolated tornado
are possible. Minor overland flooding or flash flooding could also
occur.

More light snow will spread into areas west of Devils Lake late
tonight.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday

Light snow will continue Sunday into Sunday evening. Most areas
can expect a dusting, but the Devils Lake region could see around
2 inches. Northwest wind gusts up to 50 mph are also possible
along and west of the Red River Valley Sunday into Sunday evening.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation may be needed this afternoon.

PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GRAND FORKS ND
225 PM CDT SAT APR 23 2022

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0223 PM     FLOOD            4 SE RED LAKE FALLS     47.84N 96.21W
04/23/2022                   RED LAKE           MN   PUBLIC

            OVERLAND FLOODING AND MOVING WATER OVER ROAD
            NEAR BEAUX GALLOT RIVER STREAM.

&&

PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GRAND FORKS ND
226 PM CDT SAT APR 23 2022

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0220 PM     FLOOD            4 ESE BALD HILL DAM     47.01N 98.00W
04/23/2022                   BARNES             ND   PUBLIC

            RIVER/CREEK OVERFLOWING;
            CROPLAND/YARD/BASEMENT FLOODING.

&&

PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GRAND FORKS ND
243 PM CDT SAT APR 23 2022

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0241 PM     FLOOD            MENTOR                  47.70N 96.14W
04/23/2022                   POLK               MN   PUBLIC

            REPORT OF RURAL ROAD BEING PARTIALLY
            COLLAPSED/WASHED OUT PREVENTING TRAVEL.

&&

PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GRAND FORKS ND
255 PM CDT SAT APR 23 2022

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0243 PM     FLOOD            CROOKSTON               47.77N 96.61W
04/23/2022                   POLK               MN   PUBLIC

            CITY MANAGERS ARE REQUESTING PERSONS 16 AND
            OVER FOR SANDBAGGING ALONG DIKES AND WALK
            PATHS.

&&

PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GRAND FORKS ND
352 PM CDT SAT APR 23 2022

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0349 PM     TSTM WND DMG     3 SSW GARDNER           47.10N 96.99W
04/23/2022                   CASS               ND   PUBLIC

            8-10FT TREES BROKEN AT TRUNKS WITH DIME SIZE
            AND STRONG WIND.

&&

PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GRAND FORKS ND
355 PM CDT SAT APR 23 2022

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0315 PM     TSTM WND DMG     3 SSW GARDNER           47.10N 96.99W
04/23/2022                   CASS               ND   PUBLIC

            CORRECTS PREVIOUS TSTM WND DMG REPORT FROM 3
            SSW GARDNER. 8-10FT TREES BROKEN AT TRUNKS
            WITH DIME SIZE AND STRONG WIND.

&&