A strong low pressure system and jet stream moving across the region created a tight pressure gradient over western and central North Dakota. This resulted in high winds during the morning and afternoon hours of Tuesday, November 13th. Mesonet data showed the highest wind gusts in excess of 65 mph across parts of Mclean County. Sustained winds greater than 40 mph were common over the entire warned area throughout the day.

High Wind in BOWMAN, NORTH DAKOTA
From 13-NOV-07 09:00:00 to 13-NOV-07 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 38.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

This report is a Bowman (BPP) ASOS observation.

High Wind in BURKE, NORTH DAKOTA
From 13-NOV-07 13:00:00 to 13-NOV-07 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 36.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

This report is from remote automated weather station BLLN8.

High Wind in MOUNTRAIL, NORTH DAKOTA
From 13-NOV-07 10:00:00 to 13-NOV-07 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

This report is from the remote automated weather station near New Town.

High Wind in MCLEAN, NORTH DAKOTA
From 13-NOV-07 10:00:00 to 13-NOV-07 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 57.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

This report is from the remote automated weather station near Roseglen.

High Wind in STARK, NORTH DAKOTA
From 13-NOV-07 11:00:00 to 13-NOV-07 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 35.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

This report is from the Automated Surface Observing System at Dickinson.

High Wind in ROLETTE, NORTH DAKOTA
From 13-NOV-07 15:00:00 to 13-NOV-07 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 35.00 ES
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

High Wind in MCHENRY, NORTH DAKOTA
From 13-NOV-07 20:00:00 to 13-NOV-07 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 35.00 ES
Property damage: 1.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Three (3) inch diameter tree branches were broken and a fence was blown down.

High Wind in WELLS, NORTH DAKOTA
From 13-NOV-07 15:00:00 to 13-NOV-07 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 35.00 ES
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

High Wind in FOSTER, NORTH DAKOTA
From 13-NOV-07 15:00:00 to 13-NOV-07 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 35.00 ES
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

High Wind in DIVIDE, NORTH DAKOTA
From 13-NOV-07 12:00:00 to 13-NOV-07 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 36.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

This report was from 11 miles west-northwest of Fortuna, sustained wind 42 mph with gusts to 57 mph.

High Wind in MERCER, NORTH DAKOTA
From 13-NOV-07 20:00:00 to 13-NOV-07 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 35.00 ES
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Down spouts were torn from a home.

High Wind in WARD, NORTH DAKOTA
From 13-NOV-07 10:00:00 to 13-NOV-07 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 35.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Minot ASOS (MOT) observation. It also had a peak wind gust of 52 knots at 2154Z.

High Wind in MORTON, NORTH DAKOTA
From 13-NOV-07 10:00:00 to 13-NOV-07 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 50.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Observation in New Salem recorded 58 mph sustained winds.  Another report 6 ESE Saint Anthony (APRS) recorded sustained winds of 41 mph with 55 mph gusts.

High Wind in GOLDEN VALLEY, NORTH DAKOTA
From 13-NOV-07 10:00:00 to 13-NOV-07 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 35.00 ES
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Beach, Golden Valley County.

High Wind in OLIVER, NORTH DAKOTA
From 13-NOV-07 10:00:00 to 13-NOV-07 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 35.00 ES
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

High Wind in RENVILLE, NORTH DAKOTA
From 13-NOV-07 10:00:00 to 13-NOV-07 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 35.00 ES
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

High Wind in BOTTINEAU, NORTH DAKOTA
From 13-NOV-07 20:00:00 to 13-NOV-07 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 35.00 ES
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

High Wind in SHERIDAN, NORTH DAKOTA
From 13-NOV-07 10:00:00 to 13-NOV-07 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 35.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

North Dakota DOT site at Denhoff observation.

High Wind in PIERCE, NORTH DAKOTA
From 13-NOV-07 15:00:00 to 13-NOV-07 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 36.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

North Dakota DOT site at Rugby observation.

High Wind in ADAMS, NORTH DAKOTA
From 13-NOV-07 11:39:00 to 13-NOV-07 12:39:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 35.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Hettinger (HEI) ASOS reported sustained winds of 40 mph with 53 mph gusts.

High Wind in BILLINGS, NORTH DAKOTA
From 13-NOV-07 10:00:00 to 13-NOV-07 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 35.00 ES
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Medora, Billings County.

High Wind in SLOPE, NORTH DAKOTA
From 13-NOV-07 09:00:00 to 13-NOV-07 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 35.00 ES
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Amidon, Slope County.

High Wind in WILLIAMS, NORTH DAKOTA
From 13-NOV-07 14:00:00 to 13-NOV-07 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 36.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Observation from North Dakota DOT observing site in Ray.

High Wind in HETTINGER, NORTH DAKOTA
From 13-NOV-07 11:00:00 to 13-NOV-07 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 35.00 ES
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Mott, Hettinger County.

High Wind in DUNN, NORTH DAKOTA
From 13-NOV-07 10:00:00 to 13-NOV-07 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 35.00 ES
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Killdeer, Dunn County.

High Wind in MCKENZIE, NORTH DAKOTA
From 13-NOV-07 08:00:00 to 13-NOV-07 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 36.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Observation from North Dakota DOT observing site in Grassy Butte.

High Wind in GRANT, NORTH DAKOTA
From 13-NOV-07 10:00:00 to 13-NOV-07 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 35.00 ES
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet