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Tornado Warning 13, NWS Grand Forks, ND
NWS Grand Forks, ND issued this tornado warning at Jun 20, 2025, 9:21 PM CDT for Barnes County, North Dakota. It was in force for 39 min. 3 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The outline as issued, with what was reported inside it.
The facts
- Issued
- Jun 20, 2025, 9:21 PM CDT (02:21 UTC)
- Expired
- Jun 20, 2025, 10:00 PM CDT
- In force
- 39 min
- Issued by
- NWS Grand Forks, ND
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Observed
- Hail
- 1.5 in
County Barnes County, ND
The radar
The Fargo/Grand Forks radar (KMVX), 91 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 02:23 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 20, 9:21 PM CDT | TORNADO | 2 S Sanborn, ND | A tornado was reported just SW of the Sandborn exit. |
| Jun 20, 9:25 PM CDT | TORNADO | 2 S Sanborn, ND | A funnel cloud was observed just south of Sandborn. |
| Jun 20, 9:58 PM CDT | TORNADO | 2 W Valley City, ND | A tornado was reported 2 miles west of Valley City. |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
The watch it was issued in
The SPC watch in force over the same counties when this warning went out.
| Issued | Product | Office | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 20, 7:54 PM CDT | Tornado Watch | SPC | 7 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Bismarck Municip, ND (KBIS), launched 00:00Z, 2.4 hours before the alert went out and 194 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
- 1726 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -39 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1897 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 52 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 180 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 480 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.5
- Supercell composite
- 26.8
The text
As transmitted.
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WFUS53 KFGF 210221
TORFGF
NDC003-210300-
/O.NEW.KFGF.TO.W.0013.250621T0221Z-250621T0300Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
921 PM CDT Fri Jun 20 2025
The National Weather Service in Grand Forks has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Central Barnes County in southeastern North Dakota...
* Until 1000 PM CDT.
* At 920 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located near Sanborn, or 11
miles west of Valley City, moving east at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Damaging tornado and ping pong ball size hail.
SOURCE...Weather spotters confirmed tornado.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed.
Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree
damage is likely.
* Locations impacted include...
Valley City, Sanborn, Eckelson, and Bald Hill Dam.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 94 in North Dakota between mile markers 276 and 298.
Interstate 94 in Minnesota between mile markers 276 and 298.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a
basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy
building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in
a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect
yourself from flying debris.
Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
&&
LAT...LON 4685 9835 4705 9835 4709 9786 4681 9787
TIME...MOT...LOC 0220Z 254DEG 18KT 4696 9824
TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.50 IN
$$
CJ2 follow-up statements
398
WWUS53 KFGF 210243
SVSFGF
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
943 PM CDT Fri Jun 20 2025
NDC003-210300-
/O.CON.KFGF.TO.W.0013.000000T0000Z-250621T0300Z/
Barnes ND-
943 PM CDT Fri Jun 20 2025
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1000 PM CDT FOR CENTRAL
BARNES COUNTY...
At 942 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located southwest of Valley
City near Highway 1 south of Interstate 94, or near Valley City,
moving east at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Damaging tornado and ping pong ball size hail.
SOURCE...Weather spotters confirmed tornado.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations impacted include...
Valley City and Bald Hill Dam.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 94 in North Dakota between mile markers 283 and 298.
Interstate 94 in Minnesota between mile markers 283 and 298.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a
basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy
building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in
a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect
yourself from flying debris.
Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
&&
LAT...LON 4684 9821 4706 9822 4709 9786 4681 9787
TIME...MOT...LOC 0242Z 254DEG 18KT 4699 9808
TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.50 IN
$$
CJ651
WWUS53 KFGF 210249 CCA
SVSFGF
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
949 PM CDT Fri Jun 20 2025
NDC003-210300-
/O.COR.KFGF.TO.W.0013.000000T0000Z-250621T0300Z/
Barnes ND-
949 PM CDT Fri Jun 20 2025
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1000 PM CDT FOR CENTRAL
BARNES COUNTY...
At 942 PM CDT, a large and extremely dangerous tornado was reported
southwest of Valley City near Highway 1 south of Interstate 94, or
near Valley City, moving east at 20 mph.
This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!
HAZARD...Damaging tornado and ping pong ball size hail.
SOURCE...Weather spotters confirmed tornado.
IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris may
be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes
will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes,
businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction
is possible.
Locations impacted include...
Valley City and Bald Hill Dam.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 94 in North Dakota between mile markers 283 and 298.
Interstate 94 in Minnesota between mile markers 283 and 298.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is on the ground. To protect your life, TAKE COVER NOW! Move
to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy
building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in
a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect
yourself from flying debris.
Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
&&
LAT...LON 4684 9821 4706 9822 4709 9786 4681 9787
TIME...MOT...LOC 0242Z 254DEG 18KT 4699 9808
TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.50 IN
$$
CJThe office that day
Everything else NWS Grand Forks, ND issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 20, 7:15 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | FGF | Cavalier | 15 min |
| Jun 20, 8:33 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | FGF | Barnes | 27 min |
| Jun 20, 8:56 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | FGF | Barnes | 34 min |
| Jun 20, 9:06 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | FGF | Steele, Traill | 54 min |
| Jun 20, 9:25 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | FGF | Barnes, Ransom | 35 min |
| Jun 20, 9:56 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | FGF | Barnes, Cass | 49 min |
| Jun 20, 9:58 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | FGF | Barnes, Ransom | 47 min |
| Jun 20, 10:01 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | FGF | Traill | 59 min |
| Jun 20, 10:33 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | FGF | Benson, Eddy, Griggs, Nelson, Steele | 57 min |
| Jun 20, 10:37 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | FGF | Barnes, Griggs, Steele | 53 min |
| Jun 20, 10:41 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | FGF | Barnes, Cass, Ransom | 64 min |
| Jun 20, 10:42 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | FGF | Barnes, Cass, Ransom | 48 min |
| Jun 20, 10:47 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | FGF | Eddy, Griggs, Nelson | 28 min |
| Jun 20, 11:04 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | FGF | Benson, Grand Forks, Nelson, Ramsey, Walsh | 56 min |
| Jun 20, 11:13 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | FGF | Eddy, Grand Forks, Griggs, Nelson, Steele | 32 min |
| Jun 20, 11:17 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | FGF | Barnes, Cass, Grand Forks, Nelson, Steele, Traill | 43 min |
| Jun 20, 11:20 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | FGF | Barnes, Cass | 25 min |
| Jun 20, 11:24 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | FGF | Barnes, Cass, Ransom, Richland | 36 min |
| Jun 20, 11:25 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | FGF | Cass, Ransom, Richland | 35 min |
| Jun 20, 11:29 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | FGF | Barnes, Benson, Eddy, Griggs, Nelson, Steele | 61 min |
| Jun 20, 11:48 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | FGF | Cavalier, Grand Forks, Nelson, Pembina, Ramsey, Walsh | 57 min |
| Jun 20, 11:49 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | FGF | Cass, Grand Forks, Traill | 56 min |
| Jun 20, 11:49 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | FGF | Cass, Richland | 11 min |
| Jun 20, 11:52 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | FGF | Cass, Ransom, Richland, Sargent | 53 min |
| Jun 21, 12:16 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | FGF | Barnes, Cass, Griggs, Steele | 59 min |
| Jun 21, 12:32 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | FGF | Cass | 3 hr |
| Jun 21, 12:45 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | FGF | Richland | 60 min |
| Jun 21, 12:51 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | FGF | Cass, Grand Forks, Steele, Traill | 54 min |
| Jun 21, 1:07 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | FGF | Barnes, Cass, Ransom | 53 min |
| Jun 21, 1:12 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | FGF | Barnes, Cass, Grand Forks, Griggs, Steele, Traill | 48 min |
| Jun 21, 1:43 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | FGF | Barnes, Cass, Grand Forks, Griggs, Steele, Traill | 62 min |
| Jun 21, 1:56 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | FGF | Barnes, Cass | 34 min |
| Jun 21, 2:07 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | FGF | Traill | 53 min |
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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.