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High Wind Warning 2, NWS Grand Forks, ND

February 27, 20255 counties in Minnesota; 6 counties in North Dakota

NWS Grand Forks, ND issued this high wind warning at Feb 27, 2025, 12:50 PM CST for 5 counties in Minnesota; 6 counties in North Dakota. It took effect at Feb 28, 2025, 12:00 AM CST. It was in force for 12 hr. 47 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
Feb 27, 2025, 12:50 PM CST (18:50 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 28, 2025, 12:00 AM CST
Expired
Feb 28, 2025, 12:19 PM CST
In force
12 hr
Issued by
NWS Grand Forks, ND

Counties Clay County, MN, Kittson County, MN, Marshall County, MN, Norman County, MN, Polk County, MN, Cass County, ND, Grand Forks County, ND, Pembina County, ND, Steele County, ND, Traill County, ND, Walsh County, ND

The radar

The Fargo/Grand Forks radar (KMVX), 39 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 18:51 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
Feb 28, 2:15 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 563 Ene Gatzke, MNMesonet station MN056 Gatzke MN DOT.
Feb 28, 5:15 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 492 Wsw Saint Thomas, NDMesonet station 328269 St Thomas ND NDAWN.
Feb 28, 5:35 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 59Bowesmont, NDND DOT RWIS Bowesmont I29 MP 196.
Feb 28, 5:35 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 59Bowesmont, NDND DOT RWIS Bowesmont I29 MP 196.
Feb 28, 5:45 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 504 Sw Humboldt, MNMesonet station 213879 Humboldt MN NDAWN.
Feb 28, 6:10 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 571 W Donaldson, MNMesonet station MN024 Donaldson MN DOT.
Feb 28, 6:25 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 506 W Kennedy, MNMesonet station 214249 Kennedy MN NDAWN.
Feb 28, 6:30 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND DMGUlen, MNShingles ripped off roof before 7am by strong winds. Time estimated.
Feb 28, 6:44 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 484 Nnw Emerado, NDASOS station KRDR Grand Forks ND AFB.
Feb 28, 6:55 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 474 Nne Tabor, MNMesonet station 218649 Warren MN NDAWN.
Feb 28, 7:12 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 526 Wnw Grand Forks, NDASOS station KGFK Grand Forks AP ND.
Feb 28, 7:14 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND DMG9 Nne Warsaw, NDSemi overturned due to high winds on ND 17 near the MN state line. Relayed by NDDOT.
Feb 28, 7:15 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 461 Sse Hallock, MNAWOS station KHCO Hallock AP MN.
Feb 28, 7:15 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 611 Ene Saint Vincent, MNMesonet station MN057 St Vincent MN DOT.
Feb 28, 7:15 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 611 Ene Saint Vincent, MNMesonet station MN057 St Vincent MN DOT.
Feb 28, 7:30 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 473 S Waukon, MNMesonet station 215012 Waukon MN NDAWN.
Feb 28, 7:30 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 57March, MNMesonet station MN168 Warren MN DOT.
Feb 28, 7:35 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 455 N Mallory, MNMesonet station DVI02117 E Grand Forks MN 5 ENE.
Feb 28, 7:35 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 561 Ssw Cavalier, NDAWOS station K2C8 Cavalier AP ND.
Feb 28, 7:39 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 593 N Crookston, MNMeasured at 10 meter wind sensor Crookston NDAWN.
Feb 28, 7:39 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 593 N Crookston, MNMeasured at 10 meter wind sensor Crookston NDAWN.
Feb 28, 7:42 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 595 N Crookston, MNAWOS station KCKN Crookston AP MN.
Feb 28, 7:42 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 595 N Crookston, MNAWOS station KCKN Crookston AP MN.
Feb 28, 7:45 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND DMGCrookston, MNShingles blown off roof.
Feb 28, 7:55 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 464 Nnw Cavalier, NDMesonet station 321439 Cavalier ND NDAWN.
Feb 28, 7:55 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 496 N Leonard, NDMesonet station 324969 Leonard ND NDAWN.
Feb 28, 8:00 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 461 Nnw Finley, NDMesonet station 327986 Finley ND NDAWN.
Feb 28, 8:00 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND DMGGrand Forks, NDSiding caught and blew off house at some point before Noon. Time estimated.
Feb 28, 8:25 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 462 Se Dilworth, MNMesonet station MN013 Dilworth MN DOT.
Feb 28, 8:30 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 451 N Ada, MNMesonet station 210019 Ada MN NDAWN.
Feb 28, 8:35 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 511 Nne Walhalla, NDAWOS station K96D Walhalla AP ND.
Feb 28, 8:35 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 592 N Beltrami, MNMesonet station MN114 Beltrami MN DOT.
Feb 28, 8:35 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 592 N Beltrami, MNMesonet station MN114 Beltrami MN DOT.
Feb 28, 8:55 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 463 Sse Dilworth, MNAWOS station KJKJ Moorhead AP MN.
Feb 28, 8:55 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 472 W Eldred, MNMesonet station 211549 Eldred MN NDAWN.
Feb 28, 9:31 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 494 Nnw Fargo, NDASOS station KFAR Fargo AP ND.
Feb 28, 9:45 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 461 W Mayville, NDMesonet station DVI06914 Mayville ND 1 W.
Feb 28, 9:50 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND DMG1 Ne Grand Forks, NDWind gusts have been strong/consistent enough to rip shingles off, photo provided.
Feb 28, 9:50 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND DMG1 Ne Grand Forks, NDWind gusts have been strong/consistent enough to rip shingles off, photo provided.
Feb 28, 9:50 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND DMG1 Ne Grand Forks, NDWind gusts have been strong/consistent enough to rip shingles off, photo provided.
Feb 28, 10:00 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 494 Ene Hendrum, MNMesonet station MN058 Halstad MN DOT.
Feb 28, 10:05 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 59Mallory, MNMesonet station MN060 E Grand Forks MN DOT.
Feb 28, 10:28 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND DMGCrookston, MNRoof Damage from sustained/gusty winds... Shingles ripped off.
Feb 28, 10:28 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND DMGCrookston, MNRoof Damage from sustained/gusty winds... Shingles ripped off.
Feb 28, 10:28 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND DMGCrookston, MNRoof Damage from sustained/gusty winds... Shingles ripped off.
Feb 28, 10:50 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 59Mallory, MNMesonet station MN060 E Grand Forks MN DOT.
Feb 28, 10:50 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 59Mallory, MNMesonet station MN060 E Grand Forks MN DOT.

Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.

The nearest sounding before it

International Fa, MN (KINL), launched 12:00Z, 6.8 hours before the alert went out and 289 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, International Fa, MN at 12:00Z on 2025-02-27Temperature 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, International Fa, MN at 12:00Z on 2025-02-27The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 138 square meters per square second.1939587897117136156Sfc1 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
833 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
93 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
138 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
216 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

208 
WWUS73 KFGF 271850
NPWFGF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
1250 PM CST Thu Feb 27 2025

MNZ001>003-NDZ027-029-030-039-280300-
/O.UPG.KFGF.HW.A.0001.250228T0900Z-250228T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KFGF.HW.W.0002.250228T0600Z-250228T2300Z/
West Polk-Norman-Clay-Grand Forks-Steele-Traill-Cass-
Including the cities of Hope, Fargo, Hatton, Syre, Ada, Twin
Valley, Hadler, Grand Forks, Crookston, Hillsboro, Finley,
Flaming, Roseville, Mayville, Faith, Moorhead, Kelso, Portland,
East Grand Forks, and Halstad
1250 PM CST Thu Feb 27 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 5 PM CST 
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...In Minnesota, Norman, West Polk, and Clay Counties. In 
  North Dakota, Grand Forks, Cass, Steele, and Traill Counties.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 5 PM CST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

MNZ029-NDZ026-028-038-049-052-053-280300-
/O.UPG.KFGF.HW.A.0001.250228T0900Z-250228T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KFGF.WI.Y.0002.250228T0600Z-250228T2100Z/
Wilkin-Nelson-Griggs-Barnes-Ransom-Sargent-Richland-
Including the cities of Lawndale, Forman, Cooperstown, Valley
City, McLeod, Mcville, Lisbon, Aneta, Enderlin, Gwinner, Milnor,
Rutland, Wahpeton, Breckenridge, Tolna, and Lakota
1250 PM CST Thu Feb 27 2025

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 3 PM CST 
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...In Minnesota, Wilkin County. In North Dakota, Nelson, 
  Barnes, Griggs, Ransom, Richland, and Sargent Counties.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 3 PM CST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

MNZ004-005-007-008-013>015-022-027-030-031-040-NDZ006>008-014>016-
024-054-280300-
/O.NEW.KFGF.WI.Y.0002.250228T0600Z-250228T2100Z/
Kittson-Roseau-West Marshall-East Marshall-Pennington-Red Lake-
East Polk-Mahnomen-West Becker-West Otter Tail-East Otter Tail-
Grant-Towner-Cavalier-Pembina-Benson-Ramsey-Eastern Walsh-Eddy-
Western Walsh-
Including the cities of Drayton, Casperson, Malung, Mahnomen,
Vang, Stephen, Nash, Henning, Leroy, Waubun, Shoreham, Hayes Lake
State Park, Karlstad, Minnewaukan, Erdahl, Fosston, Argyle, Fort
Totten, Leeds, Newfolden, Naytahwaush, Langdon, Devils Lake,
Mount Carmel, Grafton, Fairdale, Perham, Florian, Dakota
Junction, Maida, Oakwood, Grygla, Fertile, Considine, Walhalla,
Salol, Elbow Lake, Thief River Falls, Dresden, Maddock, Backoo,
New Rockford, Bowesmont, Hoffman, Herman, Espelie, Pencer,
Roseau, Fergus Falls, Parkers Prairie, Battle Lake, Hallock,
Cando, Middle River, Adams, Radium, Englund, New York Mills,
McIntosh, Lancaster, Rosewood, Detroit Lakes, Cavalier, Warren,
Akra, Park River, Gatzke, Ashby, Barrett, Lankin, Fox, Red Lake
Falls, and Erskine
1250 PM CST Thu Feb 27 2025

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 3 PM CST 
FRIDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 3 PM CST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

Thomas
4 follow-up statements
542 
WWUS73 KFGF 280254
NPWFGF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
854 PM CST Thu Feb 27 2025

MNZ004-007-NDZ008-016-281100-
/O.UPG.KFGF.WI.Y.0002.250228T0600Z-250228T2100Z/
/O.EXA.KFGF.HW.W.0002.250228T0600Z-250228T2300Z/
Kittson-West Marshall-Pembina-Eastern Walsh-
Including the cities of Drayton, Stephen, Florian, Bowesmont,
Lancaster, Akra, Hallock, Warren, Englund, Grafton, Oakwood,
Backoo, Park River, Radium, Walhalla, Karlstad, Leroy, Nash,
Cavalier, and Argyle
854 PM CST Thu Feb 27 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 5 PM CST 
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...In Minnesota, Kittson and West Marshall Counties. In North 
  Dakota, Eastern Walsh and Pembina Counties.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 5 PM CST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

MNZ001>003-NDZ027-029-030-039-281100-
/O.CON.KFGF.HW.W.0002.250228T0600Z-250228T2300Z/
West Polk-Norman-Clay-Grand Forks-Steele-Traill-Cass-
Including the cities of Ada, Kelso, Finley, Faith, Halstad, Grand
Forks, Hope, Hillsboro, Twin Valley, East Grand Forks, Portland,
Hatton, Roseville, Mayville, Fargo, Crookston, Syre, Moorhead,
Hadler, and Flaming
854 PM CST Thu Feb 27 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 5 PM 
CST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...In Minnesota, Norman, West Polk, and Clay Counties. In 
  North Dakota, Grand Forks, Cass, Steele, and Traill Counties.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 5 PM CST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

MNZ005-008-013>015-022-027-029>031-040-NDZ006-007-014-015-024-026-
028-038-049-052>054-281100-
/O.EXT.KFGF.WI.Y.0002.250228T0600Z-250228T2300Z/
Roseau-East Marshall-Pennington-Red Lake-East Polk-Mahnomen-West
Becker-Wilkin-West Otter Tail-East Otter Tail-Grant-Towner-
Cavalier-Benson-Ramsey-Eddy-Nelson-Griggs-Barnes-Ransom-Sargent-
Richland-Western Walsh-
Including the cities of Roseau, Perham, Erskine, Ashby, Wahpeton,
Langdon, Fergus Falls, Thief River Falls, Middle River, Waubun,
Leeds, Mount Carmel, Maddock, Elbow Lake, Fosston, Fairdale,
Lisbon, McLeod, Battle Lake, Gatzke, Hayes Lake State Park,
Aneta, Cooperstown, Adams, Espelie, Pencer, Dakota Junction,
Malung, Barrett, Fort Totten, New York Mills, Lawndale, Salol,
Enderlin, Detroit Lakes, Tolna, Hoffman, Considine, Rutland, New
Rockford, Red Lake Falls, Devils Lake, Erdahl, Shoreham, Dresden,
Fertile, Vang, Rosewood, Cando, Parkers Prairie, Breckenridge,
Herman, McIntosh, Minnewaukan, Naytahwaush, Newfolden, Casperson,
Maida, Lakota, Milnor, Valley City, Henning, Forman, Gwinner,
Lankin, Grygla, Mahnomen, Fox, and Mcville
854 PM CST Thu Feb 27 2025

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 5 PM CST 
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest 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...From midnight tonight to 5 PM CST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

DJR
760 
WWUS73 KFGF 280903
NPWFGF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
303 AM CST Fri Feb 28 2025

MNZ001>004-007-NDZ008-016-027-029-030-039-281715-
/O.CON.KFGF.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-250228T2300Z/
West Polk-Norman-Clay-Kittson-West Marshall-Pembina-Eastern Walsh-
Grand Forks-Steele-Traill-Cass-
Including the cities of Mayville, Englund, Leroy, Stephen,
Roseville, Hillsboro, Florian, Crookston, East Grand Forks,
Grafton, Oakwood, Bowesmont, Moorhead, Faith, Finley, Lancaster,
Kelso, Syre, Radium, Halstad, Hatton, Akra, Park River, Cavalier,
Hallock, Portland, Walhalla, Twin Valley, Hadler, Warren,
Karlstad, Flaming, Grand Forks, Nash, Argyle, Drayton, Fargo,
Hope, Ada, and Backoo
303 AM CST Fri Feb 28 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM CST THIS 
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 5 PM CST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

MNZ005-008-013>015-022-027-029>031-040-NDZ006-007-014-015-024-026-
028-038-049-052>054-281715-
/O.CON.KFGF.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-250228T2300Z/
Roseau-East Marshall-Pennington-Red Lake-East Polk-Mahnomen-West
Becker-Wilkin-West Otter Tail-East Otter Tail-Grant-Towner-
Cavalier-Benson-Ramsey-Eddy-Nelson-Griggs-Barnes-Ransom-Sargent-
Richland-Western Walsh-
Including the cities of Roseau, Dresden, Dakota Junction, Vang,
Malung, Elbow Lake, Cooperstown, Grygla, Milnor, Breckenridge,
Newfolden, Maida, Lisbon, Gwinner, Naytahwaush, Forman, Red Lake
Falls, Lankin, Thief River Falls, Fergus Falls, New Rockford,
Enderlin, Minnewaukan, Adams, Fox, Detroit Lakes, Pencer, Battle
Lake, Henning, Mcville, Tolna, Rosewood, Fosston, Gatzke, Parkers
Prairie, Fort Totten, Ashby, Langdon, Devils Lake, Fairdale,
Barrett, Erdahl, New York Mills, Wahpeton, McIntosh, Espelie,
Herman, Erskine, Hayes Lake State Park, Shoreham, Middle River,
Considine, Aneta, Lakota, Rutland, McLeod, Waubun, Hoffman,
Maddock, Mount Carmel, Mahnomen, Perham, Leeds, Casperson,
Lawndale, Cando, Fertile, Valley City, and Salol
303 AM CST Fri Feb 28 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM CST THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 5 PM CST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

Spender
658 
WWUS73 KFGF 281346
NPWFGF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
746 AM CST Fri Feb 28 2025

MNZ001>004-007-NDZ008-016-027-029-030-039-282200-
/O.CON.KFGF.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-250228T2300Z/
West Polk-Norman-Clay-Kittson-West Marshall-Pembina-Eastern Walsh-
Grand Forks-Steele-Traill-Cass-
Including the cities of Roseville, Moorhead, Bowesmont, Ada,
Karlstad, Finley, Grafton, Park River, Flaming, Mayville, Grand
Forks, Syre, Lancaster, East Grand Forks, Hadler, Englund, Fargo,
Twin Valley, Hallock, Backoo, Walhalla, Portland, Radium,
Drayton, Halstad, Warren, Cavalier, Florian, Nash, Hillsboro,
Crookston, Faith, Hope, Oakwood, Hatton, Leroy, Kelso, Argyle,
Akra, and Stephen
746 AM CST Fri Feb 28 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM CST THIS 
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...North winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

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

* WHEN...Until 5 PM CST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and 
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution 
if you must drive.

&&

$$

MNZ016-017-023-024-028-032-281900-
/O.EXB.KFGF.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-250228T1900Z/
North Clearwater-South Beltrami-South Clearwater-Hubbard-East
Becker-Wadena-
Including the cities of Wadena, Emmaville, Roy Lake, Bemidji,
Park Rapids, Lower Rice Lake, Ebro, Menahga, Rosby, Long Lost
Lake, Lavinia, Clearbrook, Lake Itasca, Upper Rice Lake, Wolf
Lake, Staples Airport, Alida, Bagley, Nary, and Hubbard
746 AM CST Fri Feb 28 2025

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CST THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* WHERE...Wadena, Hubbard, South Beltrami, East Becker, North 
  Clearwater, and South Clearwater Counties.

* WHEN...Until 1 PM CST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

MNZ005-008-013>015-022-027-029>031-040-NDZ006-007-014-015-024-026-
028-038-049-052>054-282200-
/O.CON.KFGF.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-250228T2300Z/
Roseau-East Marshall-Pennington-Red Lake-East Polk-Mahnomen-West
Becker-Wilkin-West Otter Tail-East Otter Tail-Grant-Towner-
Cavalier-Benson-Ramsey-Eddy-Nelson-Griggs-Barnes-Ransom-Sargent-
Richland-Western Walsh-
Including the cities of Langdon, Casperson, Cando, Ashby, Fox,
Mount Carmel, Rutland, Wahpeton, Minnewaukan, Grygla,
Breckenridge, Herman, Lisbon, Milnor, Cooperstown, Considine,
Lakota, Thief River Falls, Battle Lake, Leeds, Roseau, Barrett,
Henning, Detroit Lakes, Maida, Red Lake Falls, Lawndale, Vang,
McLeod, Forman, Middle River, Adams, Salol, Shoreham, Dresden,
Aneta, Pencer, Enderlin, Fertile, McIntosh, Naytahwaush, Waubun,
Hayes Lake State Park, Hoffman, Fort Totten, Perham, Fosston, New
Rockford, Rosewood, Malung, Fergus Falls, Devils Lake, Espelie,
Gatzke, New York Mills, Parkers Prairie, Lankin, Erdahl, Erskine,
Tolna, Dakota Junction, Mcville, Valley City, Fairdale, Maddock,
Elbow Lake, Mahnomen, Gwinner, and Newfolden
746 AM CST Fri Feb 28 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM CST THIS AFTERNOON...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 5 PM CST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

Thomas
947 
WWUS73 KFGF 281819
NPWFGF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
1219 PM CST Fri Feb 28 2025

MNZ001>004-007-NDZ008-016-027-029-030-039-282300-
/O.CAN.KFGF.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-250228T2300Z/
/O.EXA.KFGF.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-250228T2300Z/
West Polk-Norman-Clay-Kittson-West Marshall-Pembina-Eastern Walsh-
Grand Forks-Steele-Traill-Cass-
Including the cities of Crookston, Karlstad, Grafton, Cavalier,
Warren, Englund, Radium, Roseville, Leroy, Hadler, Hallock,
Florian, Ada, Hatton, Kelso, Finley, Moorhead, Hillsboro,
Oakwood, Faith, Syre, Portland, Hope, Fargo, Stephen, Akra,
Backoo, Halstad, Twin Valley, Lancaster, Mayville, Drayton,
Bowesmont, Grand Forks, Flaming, Nash, Walhalla, Argyle, Park
River, and East Grand Forks
1219 PM CST Fri Feb 28 2025

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM CST THIS AFTERNOON...
...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...North winds 30 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

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

* WHEN...Until 5 PM CST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

NDZ006-007-014-015-281930-
/O.CAN.KFGF.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-250228T2300Z/
Towner-Cavalier-Benson-Ramsey-
Including the cities of Considine, Langdon, Cando, Vang, Dresden,
Devils Lake, Maddock, Fort Totten, Minnewaukan, Mount Carmel,
Leeds, and Maida
1219 PM CST Fri Feb 28 2025

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Winds have decreased across the area. 

$$

MNZ005-008-013>015-022-027-029>031-040-NDZ024-026-028-038-049-
052>054-282300-
/O.CON.KFGF.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-250228T2300Z/
Roseau-East Marshall-Pennington-Red Lake-East Polk-Mahnomen-West
Becker-Wilkin-West Otter Tail-East Otter Tail-Grant-Eddy-Nelson-
Griggs-Barnes-Ransom-Sargent-Richland-Western Walsh-
Including the cities of Forman, Gwinner, Hoffman, Pencer, Ashby,
Milnor, Naytahwaush, Salol, Perham, Fergus Falls, Hayes Lake
State Park, Rutland, Espelie, Mahnomen, Newfolden, Adams, Grygla,
Tolna, Battle Lake, Fertile, Lakota, Herman, Detroit Lakes,
Parkers Prairie, Erdahl, Casperson, Roseau, Rosewood, Dakota
Junction, Waubun, Shoreham, Red Lake Falls, Aneta, McLeod,
Fairdale, Fox, Barrett, New Rockford, Henning, Wahpeton,
McIntosh, Thief River Falls, Fosston, Cooperstown, Lisbon, New
York Mills, Mcville, Malung, Breckenridge, Enderlin, Middle
River, Gatzke, Lankin, Erskine, Lawndale, Valley City, and Elbow
Lake
1219 PM CST Fri Feb 28 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM CST THIS AFTERNOON...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 5 PM CST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

MNZ016-017-023-024-028-032-281930-
/O.CON.KFGF.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-250228T1900Z/
North Clearwater-South Beltrami-South Clearwater-Hubbard-East
Becker-Wadena-
Including the cities of Lower Rice Lake, Staples Airport,
Clearbrook, Wolf Lake, Bemidji, Ebro, Upper Rice Lake, Lavinia,
Roy Lake, Alida, Hubbard, Rosby, Bagley, Emmaville, Long Lost
Lake, Menahga, Wadena, Park Rapids, Nary, and Lake Itasca
1219 PM CST Fri Feb 28 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CST THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* WHERE...Wadena, Hubbard, South Beltrami, East Becker, North 
  Clearwater, and South Clearwater Counties.

* WHEN...Until 1 PM CST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

JR

The office that day

Everything else NWS Grand Forks, ND issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Feb 27, 12:50 PM CSTWind AdvisoryFGFBecker, Beltrami, Clay, Clearwater, Grant, Hubbard and 11 more28 hr

Nearby

High Wind Warnings in North Dakota, 2025High Wind Warnings in Minnesota, 2025Every high wind warning in 2025

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.