North Dakota, 2022

High Wind in North Dakota, November 6, 2022

November 6, 2022 · NWS FGF · 11 events in 10 counties and zones

A cold front swept through the area, bringing high winds into eastern North Dakota. Stout pressure rises and good mixing up to 750mb lead to good mixing, and high wind warnings.

Where it happened

Every event with a place to put it; 11 filed by county or forecast zone are drawn at its center, in a lighter ring. Tap one for its entry below.

  • Tornadoes
  • Tropical storms and surge
  • Floods
  • Wind
  • Hail
  • Winter weather
  • Heat and drought
  • Cold
  • Fire, smoke and dust
  • Marine and coastal
  • Other

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The toll

Deaths
0
Injuries
0
Property damage
None recorded
Crop damage
None recorded
Events
11

Deaths and injuries are direct and indirect together, as the offices filed them. Damage is property and crops in the dollars of the year, not adjusted for inflation, and only where an office estimated it.

What happened

The episode as NWS FGF wrote it up.

A cold front swept through the area, bringing high winds into eastern North Dakota. Stout pressure rises and good mixing up to 750mb lead to good mixing, and high wind warnings.

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before the first event, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Grand Forks, ND wrote its last area forecast discussion before the first event at Nov 6, 12:27 PM CST, 1 hour 33 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Nov 6, 12:27 PM CST, 1 hour 33 minutes before
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Hazardous weather outlook, Nov 6, 4:48 AM CST, 9 hours 12 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
448 AM CST Sun Nov 6 2022

NDZ006-007-014-015-024-026-028-054-071100-
Towner-Cavalier-Benson-Ramsey-Eddy-Nelson-Griggs-Western Walsh-
448 AM CST Sun Nov 6 2022

This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of eastern North
Dakota.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

Strong winds with gusts up to 60 MPH are possible starting this
morning through this afternoon. These gusts can cause property
damage and power outages. Use caution while driving, especially
high-profile vehicles and secure loose objects. Blowing dust or
dirt may result in localized visibility restrictions, especially
near finely tilled fields. Finally, hunters should think twice
about venturing out on any ponds or lakes.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday

A system later in the workweek may bring impactful winter weather to
the region, including the potential for heavy snow and blowing snow
Thursday into Friday. There is still a lot of uncertainty regarding
many details at this range, so continue to monitor later forecasts
for updates.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not anticipated.

MNZ001>009-013>017-022>024-027>032-NDZ008-016-027-029-030-038-039-
049-052-053-071100-
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-Pembina-Eastern Walsh-
Grand Forks-Steele-Traill-Barnes-Cass-Ransom-Sargent-Richland-
448 AM CST Sun Nov 6 2022

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

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

Strong winds with gusts up to 55 MPH are possible starting this
morning through this afternoon. Use caution while driving,
especially high-profile vehicles and secure loose objects.
Blowing dust or dirt may result in localized visibility
restrictions, especially near finely tilled fields. Finally,
hunters should think twice about venturing out on any ponds or
lakes. Near critical fire weather conditions are possible today
south of I-94.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday

A system later in the workweek may bring impactful winter weather to
the region, including the potential for heavy snow and blowing snow
Thursday into Friday. There is still a lot of uncertainty regarding
many details at this range, so continue to monitor later forecasts
for updates.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not anticipated.

MNZ040-071100-
Grant-
448 AM CST Sun Nov 6 2022

This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of west central
Minnesota.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

Critical fire weather conditions are expected today. Strong winds
with gusts up to 55 MPH are possible starting this morning through this
afternoon. Use caution while driving, especially high-profile
vehicles and secure loose objects. Blowing dust or dirt may result
in localized visibility restrictions, especially near finely
tilled fields. Finally, hunters should think twice about venturing
out on any ponds or lakes.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday

A system later in the workweek may bring impactful winter weather to
the region, including the potential for heavy snow and blowing snow
Thursday into Friday. There is still a lot of uncertainty regarding
many details at this range, so continue to monitor later forecasts
for updates.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not anticipated.

In the hours before

Local storm report, Nov 6, 11:44 AM CST, 2 hours 16 minutes before
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Local storm report, Nov 6, 12:15 PM CST, 1 hour 45 minutes before
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Local storm report, Nov 6, 1:16 PM CST, 44 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GRAND FORKS ND
116 PM CST SUN NOV 6 2022

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

0109 PM     NON-TSTM WND GST 1 SSW NORTH RIVER       46.93N 96.82W
11/06/2022  M58 MPH          CASS               ND   ASOS

            ASOS STATION KFAR FARGO AP ND.

&&
Local storm report, Nov 6, 1:41 PM CST, 19 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GRAND FORKS ND
141 PM CST SUN NOV 6 2022

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

0126 PM     NON-TSTM WND GST 3 SW MOORETON           46.24N 96.92W
11/06/2022  M60 MPH          RICHLAND           ND   MESONET

            NDAWN 10M WIND GUST.

&&
Local storm report, Nov 6, 1:46 PM CST, 14 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GRAND FORKS ND
146 PM CST SUN NOV 6 2022

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

0143 PM     NON-TSTM WND GST 2 E LOGAN CENTER        47.80N 97.78W
11/06/2022  M58 MPH          GRAND FORKS        ND   MESONET

            NDAWN 10M WIND GUST.

&&
Local storm report, Nov 6, 1:47 PM CST, 13 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GRAND FORKS ND
147 PM CST SUN NOV 6 2022

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

1237 PM     NON-TSTM WND GST 2 NE PEKIN              47.81N 98.30W
11/06/2022  M58 MPH          NELSON             ND   MESONET

            NDAWN 10M WIND GUST.

&&

The radar

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Event by event

11 high wind. Local standard time, as filed.

High Wind, Benson

When
November 6, 2:00 PM CST to 2:05 PM CST
Where
Benson forecast zone
Measured
51 kt (59 mph) measured gust
Reported by
Department of Highways
Coordinates
48.069, -99.366 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

NDDOT remote weather information system 7 miles east of Leeds reports a 59 MPH gust.

High Wind, Griggs

When
November 6, 3:15 PM CST to 3:20 PM CST
Where
Griggs forecast zone
Measured
52 kt (60 mph) measured gust
Reported by
AWOS
Coordinates
47.457, -98.237 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Cooperstown AWOS reports a 60 MPH wind gust.

High Wind, Ramsey

When
November 6, 4:30 PM CST to 4:35 PM CST
Where
Ramsey forecast zone
Measured
54 kt (62 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Department of Highways
Coordinates
48.269, -98.720 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

NDDOT RWIS measured a 62 mph gust at the station on North Dakota 20, mile marker 97.6.

High Wind, Cass

When
November 6, 4:32 PM CST to 4:37 PM CST
Where
Cass forecast zone
Measured
54 kt (62 mph) measured gust
Reported by
Mesonet
Coordinates
46.933, -97.248 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Peak 10-meter wind gust measured at Ayr NDAWN.

High Wind, Barnes

When
November 6, 5:35 PM CST to 5:40 PM CST
Where
Barnes forecast zone
Measured
51 kt (59 mph) measured gust
Reported by
AWOS
Coordinates
46.936, -98.072 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

AWOS station at Valley City Airport reports a 59 mph wind gust.

High Wind, Sargent

When
November 6, 5:55 PM CST to 6:00 PM CST
Where
Sargent forecast zone
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) measured gust
Reported by
AWOS
Coordinates
46.108, -97.631 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Gwinner Airport AWOS reports a 58 MPH wind gust.

High Wind, Nelson

When
November 6, 6:37 PM CST to 6:42 PM CST
Where
Nelson forecast zone
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) measured gust
Reported by
Mesonet
Coordinates
47.922, -98.192 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

NDAWN station 2 NE Pekin reports a 10-meter wind gust of 58mph.

High Wind, Richland

When
November 6, 7:26 PM CST to 7:31 PM CST
Where
Richland forecast zone
Measured
52 kt (60 mph) measured gust
Reported by
Mesonet
Coordinates
46.265, -96.948 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

NDAWN Station at 3 SW Mooreton reports a 60mph 10-meter gust.

High Wind, Grand Forks

When
November 6, 7:43 PM CST to 7:48 PM CST
Where
Grand Forks forecast zone
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) measured gust
Reported by
Mesonet
Coordinates
47.922, -97.457 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

NDAWN station 2E Logan Center reports a 58mph 10-meter wind gust.

High Wind, Cavalier

When
November 6, 7:55 PM CST to 8:00 PM CST
Where
Cavalier forecast zone
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) measured gust
Reported by
AWOS
Coordinates
48.772, -98.465 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Langdon airport reports 58mph wind gust.

High Wind, Cass

When
November 6, 8:00 PM CST to 8:05 PM CST
Where
Cass forecast zone
Measured
55 kt (63 mph) measured gust
Reported by
ASOS
Coordinates
46.933, -97.248 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Fargo airport ASOS reports 63mph wind gust.

What these are

High Wind
Sustained non-thunderstorm winds of 40 mph or more for an hour, or gusts of 58 mph or more.

After NWS Directive 10-1605, the rules offices file Storm Data by.

The same day elsewhere

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Sources

NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database, compiled from the National Weather Service’s monthly Storm Data. Complete through 2026-06; NCEI adds each month about 75 days after it ends and revises past years a few times a year. Rebuilt 2026-09-30. Each event’s entry at NCEI: 1059694, 1059695, 1059696, 1059697, 1059698, 1059699, 1059700, 1059702, 1059703, 1059704, 1059701.