Alert archive / North Dakota / High Wind Warnings in 2022
High Wind Warning 3, NWS Grand Forks, ND
NWS Grand Forks, ND issued this high wind warning at May 13, 2022, 2:30 AM CDT for Kittson County, Marshall County, Polk County, Minnesota; 16 counties in North Dakota. It took effect at May 13, 2022, 7:00 AM CDT. It was in force for 13 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
- May 13, 2022, 2:30 AM CDT (07:30 UTC)
- In effect from
- May 13, 2022, 7:00 AM CDT
- Expired
- May 13, 2022, 8:00 PM CDT
- In force
- 13 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Grand Forks, ND
Counties Kittson County, MN, Marshall County, MN, Polk 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, Sargent County, ND, Steele County, ND, Towner County, ND, Traill County, ND, Walsh County, ND
The radar
The Fargo/Grand Forks radar (KMVX), 49 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 07:30 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 13, 8:42 AM CDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 58 | Gwinner, ND | IRIS IS REPORTING WIND GUST AT 58 MPH VALIDATING OUR HIGH WIND WARNING. |
| May 13, 1:30 PM CDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 60 | 3.7 Nnw Hope, ND | PUBLIC RECORDED 60 MPH GUST FROM HIS DAVIS WEATHER SYSTEM AND REPORTED IT VIA SOCIAL MEDIA. |
| May 13, 3:06 PM CDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 66 | Hampden, ND | RAWS SENSOR IS MEASURING A WIND GUST OF 66 MPH. |
| May 13, 3:13 PM CDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 60 | Cavalier, ND | AWOS IS REPORTING GUST UP TO 60 MPH IN CAVALIER. |
| May 13, 3:14 PM CDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 60 | Bowesmont, ND | NDDOT IS REPORTING WIND GUST UP TO 60 MPH. |
| May 13, 3:16 PM CDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 59 | Grand Forks, ND | OBSERVATIONS OF WIND GUST UP TO 59 MPH AT THE AIRPORT ARE BEING MADE. |
| May 13, 3:18 PM CDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 58 | Langdon, ND | THE AIRPORT AT LANGDON IS OBSERVING WIND GUST UP TO 58 MPH. |
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, 7.5 hours before the alert went out and 244 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
- 2 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -381 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 607 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 70 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 405 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 601 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 12.5
The text
As transmitted.
017 WWUS73 KFGF 130730 NPWFGF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Grand Forks ND 230 AM CDT Fri May 13 2022 NDZ006-007-014-015-024-026-028-038-054-140200- /O.UPG.KFGF.HW.A.0001.220513T1200Z-220514T0200Z/ /O.NEW.KFGF.HW.W.0003.220513T1200Z-220514T0100Z/ 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 230 AM CDT Fri May 13 2022 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...Towner, Cavalier, Benson, Ramsey, Eddy, Nelson, Griggs, Barnes and Western Walsh Counties. * WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 8 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest winds are expected from 1 PM to 6 PM. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. && $$ MNZ001-004-007-NDZ008-016-027-029-030-140100- /O.NEW.KFGF.HW.W.0003.220513T1200Z-220514T0100Z/ West Polk-Kittson-West Marshall-Pembina-Eastern Walsh-Grand Forks- Steele-Traill- Including the cities of Crookston, East Grand Forks, Hallock, Karlstad, Lancaster, Warren, Stephen, Argyle, Cavalier, Walhalla, Drayton, Pembina, Neche, St. Thomas, Grafton, Park River, Grand Forks, Finley, Hope, Mayville, Hillsboro, Hatton, and Portland 230 AM CDT Fri May 13 2022 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...In Minnesota, West Polk, Kittson and West Marshall Counties. In North Dakota, Pembina, Eastern Walsh, Grand Forks, Steele and Traill Counties. * WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 8 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel will be difficult especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest winds are expected from 1 PM to 6 PM. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. && $$ MNZ002-003-005-008-013>015-022-027-029-030-NDZ039-049-052-053- 140100- /O.NEW.KFGF.WI.Y.0012.220513T1200Z-220514T0100Z/ Norman-Clay-Roseau-East Marshall-Pennington-Red Lake-East Polk- Mahnomen-West Becker-Wilkin-West Otter Tail-Cass-Ransom-Sargent- Richland- Including the cities of Ada, Twin Valley, Halstad, Moorhead, Roseau, Warroad, Greenbush, Newfolden, Middle River, Grygla, Thief River Falls, Red Lake Falls, Fosston, Fertile, McIntosh, Erskine, Mahnomen, Naytahwaush, Waubun, Detroit Lakes, Breckenridge, Fergus Falls, Fargo, Lisbon, Enderlin, Gwinner, Milnor, Forman, Rutland, and Wahpeton 230 AM CDT Fri May 13 2022 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Minnesota and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 8 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. A few power outages are possible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest winds are expected from 1 PM to 6 PM. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$
2 follow-up statements
031 WWUS73 KFGF 131332 NPWFGF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Grand Forks ND 832 AM CDT Fri May 13 2022 NDZ039-049-052-140100- /O.UPG.KFGF.WI.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-220514T0100Z/ /O.EXA.KFGF.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-220514T0100Z/ Cass-Ransom-Sargent- Including the cities of Fargo, Lisbon, Enderlin, Gwinner, Milnor, Forman, and Rutland 832 AM CDT Fri May 13 2022 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * WHERE...Cass, Ransom and Sargent Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel will be difficult especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. && $$ MNZ001-004-007-NDZ006>008-014>016-024-026>030-038-054-140100- /O.CON.KFGF.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-220514T0100Z/ West Polk-Kittson-West Marshall-Towner-Cavalier-Pembina-Benson- Ramsey-Eastern Walsh-Eddy-Nelson-Grand Forks-Griggs-Steele-Traill- Barnes-Western Walsh- Including the cities of Crookston, East Grand Forks, Hallock, Karlstad, Lancaster, Warren, Stephen, Argyle, 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, Edinburg, Adams, and Lankin 832 AM CDT Fri May 13 2022 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northwest Minnesota and northeast and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN...Until 8 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. && $$ MNZ002-003-005-008-013>015-022-027-029-030-NDZ053-140100- /O.CON.KFGF.WI.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-220514T0100Z/ Norman-Clay-Roseau-East Marshall-Pennington-Red Lake-East Polk- Mahnomen-West Becker-Wilkin-West Otter Tail-Richland- Including the cities of Ada, Twin Valley, Halstad, Moorhead, Roseau, Warroad, Greenbush, Newfolden, Middle River, Grygla, Thief River Falls, Red Lake Falls, Fosston, Fertile, McIntosh, Erskine, Mahnomen, Naytahwaush, Waubun, Detroit Lakes, Breckenridge, Fergus Falls, and Wahpeton 832 AM CDT Fri May 13 2022 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Minnesota and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. A few power outages are possible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$
726 WWUS73 KFGF 140055 NPWFGF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Grand Forks ND 755 PM CDT Fri May 13 2022 MNZ001-004-007-NDZ006>008-014>016-024-026>030-038-039-049-052-054- 140200- /O.EXP.KFGF.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-220514T0100Z/ West Polk-Kittson-West Marshall-Towner-Cavalier-Pembina-Benson- Ramsey-Eastern Walsh-Eddy-Nelson-Grand Forks-Griggs-Steele-Traill- Barnes-Cass-Ransom-Sargent-Western Walsh- Including the cities of Crookston, East Grand Forks, Hallock, Karlstad, Lancaster, Warren, Stephen, Argyle, 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, Edinburg, Adams, and Lankin 755 PM CDT Fri May 13 2022 ...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING... Winds have fallen below criteria for the evening. $$ MNZ002-003-005-008-013>015-022-027-029-030-NDZ053-140200- /O.EXP.KFGF.WI.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-220514T0100Z/ Norman-Clay-Roseau-East Marshall-Pennington-Red Lake-East Polk- Mahnomen-West Becker-Wilkin-West Otter Tail-Richland- Including the cities of Ada, Twin Valley, Halstad, Moorhead, Roseau, Warroad, Greenbush, Newfolden, Middle River, Grygla, Thief River Falls, Red Lake Falls, Fosston, Fertile, McIntosh, Erskine, Mahnomen, Naytahwaush, Waubun, Detroit Lakes, Breckenridge, Fergus Falls, and Wahpeton 755 PM CDT Fri May 13 2022 ...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING... Winds have fallen below criteria this evening. $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS Grand Forks, ND issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 12, 7:07 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | FGF | Grant, Otter Tail, Wilkin | 23 min |
| May 12, 7:21 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | FGF | Grant, Otter Tail | 16 min |
| May 12, 7:22 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | FGF | Beltrami | 38 min |
| May 12, 7:39 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | FGF | Otter Tail | 36 min |
| May 12, 7:47 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | FGF | Becker, Clay, Clearwater, Hubbard, Mahnomen, Norman and 3 more | 58 min |
| May 12, 7:50 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | FGF | Otter Tail, Wadena | 28 min |
| May 12, 7:58 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | FGF | Kittson, Marshall, Roseau | 47 min |
| May 12, 7:59 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | FGF | Kittson, Marshall, Roseau | 46 min |
| May 13, 2:30 AM CDT | Wind Advisory | FGF | Becker, Clay, Mahnomen, Marshall, Norman, Otter Tail and 5 more | 18 hr |
| May 12, 10:12 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | FGF | Walsh | 14 hr |
| May 12, 10:12 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | FGF | Traill | 59 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.