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High Wind Warning 3, NWS Grand Forks, ND

May 13, 2022Kittson County, Marshall County, Polk County, Minnesota; 16 counties in North Dakota

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

TimeReportWhereRemark
May 13, 8:42 AM CDTNON-TSTM WND GST 58Gwinner, NDIRIS IS REPORTING WIND GUST AT 58 MPH VALIDATING OUR HIGH WIND WARNING.
May 13, 1:30 PM CDTNON-TSTM WND GST 603.7 Nnw Hope, NDPUBLIC RECORDED 60 MPH GUST FROM HIS DAVIS WEATHER SYSTEM AND REPORTED IT VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
May 13, 3:06 PM CDTNON-TSTM WND GST 66Hampden, NDRAWS SENSOR IS MEASURING A WIND GUST OF 66 MPH.
May 13, 3:13 PM CDTNON-TSTM WND GST 60Cavalier, NDAWOS IS REPORTING GUST UP TO 60 MPH IN CAVALIER.
May 13, 3:14 PM CDTNON-TSTM WND GST 60Bowesmont, NDNDDOT IS REPORTING WIND GUST UP TO 60 MPH.
May 13, 3:16 PM CDTNON-TSTM WND GST 59Grand Forks, NDOBSERVATIONS OF WIND GUST UP TO 59 MPH AT THE AIRPORT ARE BEING MADE.
May 13, 3:18 PM CDTNON-TSTM WND GST 58Langdon, NDTHE 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.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Bismarck Municip, ND at 00:00Z on 2022-05-13Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 2 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 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 2022-05-13The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 405 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
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

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

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.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
May 12, 7:07 PM CDTTornado WarningFGFGrant, Otter Tail, Wilkin23 min
May 12, 7:21 PM CDTTornado WarningFGFGrant, Otter Tail16 min
May 12, 7:22 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementFGFBeltrami38 min
May 12, 7:39 PM CDTTornado WarningFGFOtter Tail36 min
May 12, 7:47 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threatFGFBecker, Clay, Clearwater, Hubbard, Mahnomen, Norman and 3 more58 min
May 12, 7:50 PM CDTTornado WarningFGFOtter Tail, Wadena28 min
May 12, 7:58 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementFGFKittson, Marshall, Roseau47 min
May 12, 7:59 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementFGFKittson, Marshall, Roseau46 min
May 13, 2:30 AM CDTWind AdvisoryFGFBecker, Clay, Mahnomen, Marshall, Norman, Otter Tail and 5 more18 hr
May 12, 10:12 PM CDTRiver Flood WarningFGFWalsh14 hr
May 12, 10:12 PM CDTRiver Flood WarningFGFTraill59 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.