Wayne Byers Show – Evening – Oct 18

CSi Weather…

.FRIDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy in the evening then clearing. Lows in the upper 30s. West winds 10 to 15 mph.

.SATURDAY…Sunny. Highs in the mid 50s. West winds 10 to 15 mph

with gusts to around 30 mph.

.SATURDAY NIGHT…Mostly clear in the evening, then mostly cloudy

with a 20 percent chance of rain after midnight. Lows in the

upper 30s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph shifting to the south

after midnight.

.SUNDAY…Cloudy. Chance of rain in the morning, then rain likely

in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 40s. East winds 5 to 10 mph

increasing to around 15 mph in the afternoon. Chance of rain

70 percent.

.SUNDAY NIGHT…Rain likely. Lows in the upper 30s. Chance of

rain 70 percent.

.MONDAY…Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of rain. Windy.

Highs in the mid 40s.

.MONDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain

and snow in the evening, then partly cloudy after midnight. Lows

around 30.

.TUESDAY…Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 40s.

.TUESDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain and snow in

the evening, then slight chance of snow after midnight. Lows in

the lower 30s. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.

.WEDNESDAY…Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain and snow in the

morning, then chance of rain in the afternoon. Highs in the lower

40s. Chance of precipitation 40 percent.

.WEDNESDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain possibly mixed

with snow in the evening, then chance of snow after midnight.

Lows in the lower 30s. Chance of precipitation 40 percent.

.THURSDAY…Mostly cloudy. Chance of snow in the morning, then

slight chance of rain and snow in the afternoon. Highs in the mid

30s. Chance of precipitation 30 percent.

 

On Sunday,  a broad area of precipitation will develop.

The southern and eastern portions of the area have the greatest chances for seeing rainfall. A little snow may mix in in the early morning and overnight, but accumulations will be limited.

 

On Monday, most of the precipitation from this system should be

off to the east, with a little possibly lingering over central

North Dakota. Gusty winds are expected primarily over eastern

portions of the area.

 

The next system dives into the plains towards the middle of the

week but still a lot of question as to which areas my be affected

by this.

 

Update…

…The flood warning continues for the following rivers in North
Dakota…

James River at Lamoure affecting LaMoure County
For the James River Basin including LaMoure…Minor flooding is
forecast.

. The James River continues its rise in the LaMoure area. Water
levels should peak from late Sunday through late Tuesday before
beginning a steady fall later in the week. Incoming rain on
Sunday and Monday is more likely to lengthen the period of high
water rather than substantially adding to the overall peak.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

Safety message…Do not drive into areas where water tops the
roadway. Turn around…Don`t drown. Avoid driving on flooded roads.

 

123 PM CDT Fri Oct 18 2019

The Flood Warning continues for
The James River at Lamoure.
* until Wednesday afternoon.
* At 10:15 AM Friday the stage was 13.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast…Rise above flood stage by early tomorrow and continue to
rise to near 14.6 feet by early Monday morning.the river will fall
below flood stage by early Wednesday morning.
* Impact…At 15.0 feet…Water starts to threaten the northwest side
of town near the John Deere dealer.

FLD OBSERVED FORECASTS (7AM)
LOCATION STG STG DAY/TIME Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed

James River Basin
Lamoure 14 13.2 Fri 10 AM 14.1 14.5 14.6 14.4 13.9

 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

Safety message…Do not drive into areas where water tops the

roadway. Turn around…Don`t drown. Avoid driving on flooded roads.

Valley City Friday Morning..

The U.S Army Corps of Engineers on Friday (Oct 18,2019) upped the Baldhill Dam release another 400 cfs, raising the Sheyenne River level through Valley City, by one foot to around 15 feet, which is minor flood stage.

Scott Tichy at Baldhill Dam reports that the plan is to hold the present updated release through this coming weekend, with an eye on the Sunday and Monday rain event amounts.

Sheyenne River Level Through Valley City

Lake Ashtabula Level

Earlier Friday, the Sheyenne River level was 14 and a half feet, expected to rise to 15 feet Friday afternoon.

Sandbagging in Valley City is not expected at this time.

Flood updates and water level updates  for the …

Sheyenne River Level Through Valley City

Lake Ashtabula Level

James River level through Jamestown.

Jamestown Dam

National Weather Service 

Water amounts in the snow pack

The Latest Flood Warnings from The National Weather Service

https://ndresponse.gov/flood-region

Fire Danger Map for North Dakota

 

Jamestown  (CSi)  The City of Jamestown is asking for volunteers to assist with filling and placing sandbags starting at 9:30 a.m. Friday, October 18, 2019 and continuing throughout the day Friday as well as Saturday, October 19, 2019.
Volunteers are asked to report during this period to the west side parking lot of the Jamestown Civic Center.
If City property owners have concerns or questions, please contact City Hall at 701-252-5900 or email at info@jamestownnd.gov.

 

From Valley City….

Water Watch Update, meeting from Friday Oct. 18, 2019.

(Beginning Monday October 21-Friday October 25, CSi Cable 68 will provide updated information from City Hall at 9-a.m.)

This weekend, will only call for meeting if downpour rain event occurs.

General Update:

Protecting to 16’ with 2 feet of freeboard. Public seeing water in basements. NOAA projections to just under 15’ but based on correspondence with Corp protecting to 16’. Schelkoph expects lower local inflows are lessening from the snow event. Projections for lake inflows over the next 2-3 weeks: Army Corp predicts lake to be within 1’ of capacity.

Contractors: No contractors to be hired at this point. Can be re-evaluated after rainfall this weekend. Working to identify available contractors/equipment should they be needed (only if needed projection changes to 16’ flood prep.). Hatcher inquired if farmers able to help with trucks & pay loaders. Andersen stated needs licensed & insured trucks. Andersen expects between 15-20 trucks and drivers available.
VCPW:
18 pumps have been placed to move storm sewer system to river. If there is water on street, please contact VCPW or 911 emergency.

Dikes in progress:
• Chautauqua Blvd/Monte Johnson location – will take to 18’ (to ensure 2’ of freeboard). Clay is being installed now.

Dikes/Locations requiring follow-up:
• Skate park – about 1’ low & needs clay as cement at park is 17’.
• West side of Viking Bridge & to north – grass is 1’ lower than 18’. 50’ stretch of clay needed (across from Duane Magnuson home). Schelkoph directed fix before end of business today.
• Viking Bridge/Reflective Closures
• Bullpen opening – shot at 17.5’. Heath recommend plug hole at opening. One/two loads of clay needed.
• 4th Street SW – For Riverside Apartments.  Width of dike to be reviewed as it is thinner than rest of dike. Heath will review. Schelkoph asked for base and mark 18’ and only fill to needed amount.

• Interstate ROW ditch by Woodland Park– A lot of water indicated.  In past, this had been county area to maintain. A pump will be placed.

Goal to keep roadway open.
• 15th Avenue SW – Draining fine.   Close Friday and installing pump.
• West of Foss Hall (VCSU) –  Reviewing if the gate is still in place and/or status.
• Harvey Lerud Bridge –  No observed issues on Thursday.  A review is recommended. Gage instructions to review at 14’.
• Main Street/Walk Bridge – Good to 17.5’.

Areas Reviewed; No follow-up now:
• Burchill on Riverview Drive – Ground opening for cement is at 16’. Steel gate is installed to elevation to 19’. No threat to rest of neighborhood,  No review of structural integrity.
• Woodland Park & Morehouse Home – The cutout to river has been reviewed, and good to 20’. City is installing a pump to reduce the water level along Interstate and Woodland Park.

Notes for future events:
• Floodwalls installation –
To review if shorter floodwalls can be installed.
Purchase tool to help install planks
Need to create “spare parts” kits (extra bolts, etc.) – current system only has what is needed for each site.

Watch basements; City is prepared to 16’.  Reminder: no sump pumps pumping into sanitary sewer. The public needs to be extra diligent to basement issues due to length of theevent.

Barnes County Update:
Possible declaration for flood emergency for state from governor’s office next week. If no federal emergency declared, local responsible for bills due to state agencies. City share 85% if federal emergency declared.

Old 10 by Hobart is closed and Sheriff’s Department is issuing tickets.

Upcoming Meetings:
Monitoring via on-call + daytime monitoring.

Over weekend, will only call for meeting if downpour event. If pump fails, call 845-0380.

Next meeting: Monday at 9:00 AM, and will meet Monday – Friday week of October 21

Jamestown  (Arts Center)  The Jamestown Arts Center reports that the North Dakota Governor’s Photo Contest recognizes one of their favorite local Photographers, with congratulations going out to Lisa Lang.

Lisa was a contest winner in the North Dakota Governor’s photo contest for her picture of Elia at The Hansen Arts Park in the “Fun with Family and Friends” section. She also received an honorable mention in the “Communities and Events” section for her photo of the Fort Seward Wagon Train.

The Arts Center points out that Lisa is a beloved photographer for many around town, a long-time supporter of The Arts Center, a contributor to the Buffalo City Photography Club, and much more. AND she will be teaching an Arts After School session here this coming Spring.

Click here to learn more about the Governor’s Photo Contest and the other winners.

Jamestown  NDFUI)  (Fargo, N.D.) – Video Arts Studios received the 2019 Upper Midwest Emmy Ⓡ Award for a Farmers Union Insurance Image Campaign at the 20th Anniversary Gala held on Oct. 5 at Mystic Center in Prior Lake, Minn.

The campaign included two 30-second spots called “Beat Up Old Cap” and “Every Town is a Sports Town.” The award-winning commercials can be seen on statewide television broadcasts as well as local markets.

Kevin Ressler, chief sales, marketing and brand officer for Farmers Union Insurance, said the Emmy was an honor and displays the excellence of service offered. “We were humbled our commercials were nominated for an Upper Midwest Emmy and actually receiving this award shows that everybody’s hard work pays off,” Ressler said. “The commercials display exactly what we’re proud of and invest in, paired with the professional, creative work that Video Arts Studios
exemplifies. Our commercials were judged against regional markets including Minneapolis.”

The Emmy Award included Jim Kirwan as writer/producer, Marty Halgrimson as director of photography, Scott Tostenrud as editor, Anthony Chaput as co-writer, Mark Huesman as co-producer, and Harley Danielson of Danielson & Associates, Inc., as co-producer.

Additional credit for the creative work is extended to the Farmers Union Insurance team of Kevin Ressler, Dave Murphy and Lance Boyer. They provided insight on script development, visual representations and shooting locations to help tell the story.

Bismarck  (NDHP)  The North Dakota Highway Patrol reports that Highway 200 is now open from Bowdon to US 52. Flood waters have receded in this area. Motorists are advised to check the North Dakota Travel Information map prior to traveling in this area to see if conditions change.

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — A Wyoming company is seeking permits and landowner permission to expand its pipeline network to carry crude from that state and North Dakota to a hub in Oklahoma.

The Bismarck Tribune reports Casper-based Bridger Pipeline LLC launched a website this week with information for landowners and others.

The proposed Bridger Expansion project included two separate oil pipelines. One straddles North Dakota and Montana and another is in Wyoming.

The 137-mile North Dakota-Montana “South Bend” line will carry up to 150,000 barrels of oil per day from in McKenzie County in North Dakota to Baker, Montana.

The 191-mile Wyoming “Equality” will transport up to 200,000 barrels of oil per day from Hulett to Guernsey, Wyoming.

The company says it hopes to have both lines in service by late 2021.

 

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Law enforcement officers say they’ve intercepted a supply of oxycodone headed for the Berthold Indian Reservation.

Police arrested two men Wednesday in Bismarck during a traffic stop said they had more than 200 oxycodone pills in their possession. Authorities say each pill can sell for $80 on the reservation.

Thirty-two-year-old Michael Ellington and 31-year-old Byron Cooper made initial appearances in South Central District Court on charges of possession with intent to deliver and conspiracy to deliver drugs. The Bismarck Tribune says bail has been set at $250,000 each.

They were being held in the Burleigh Morton Detention Center. Court documents do not list defense attorneys.

 

FARGO, N.D. (AP) — Police are investigating the discovery of a body near a Fargo hospital.

KFGO reports authorities say the body was found Thursday evening between a fence and Dike East park in a low spot filled with water. First responders used generator-powered pumps to remove water and gain access to the body near Prairie St. John’s Hospital.

No other details were released.

 

FARGO, N.D. (AP) — Many farmers in the Midwest and South whose planting this year was besieged by wet weather are getting a reprieve, though a few Northern states have seen their harvest prospects go from bad to worse.

Minnesota and the Dakotas have seen snow and rain in recent weeks that have hampered an already difficult harvest. But much of the Corn Belt has somewhat recovered from heavy rains in the spring and summer, with experts predicting good yields from what did get planted. Still, it’s a far from a stellar year for most farmers.

Steve Nicholson, a grains and oilseeds analyst with Rabobank in St. Louis, says that even though many farmers are still struggling, he believes the markets would be a lot more unsettled if a total disaster was looming.

Nicholson calls some dire predictions “a bit overblown.”

In sports…

Sioux City, Iowa  (GPAC) – Morningside totaled 98 points and is the preseason coaches’ selection to win the 2019-20 Great Plains Athletic Conference (GPAC) Men’s Basketball Championship.

The Mustangs tallied nine first place votes. Dakota Wesleyan, with 91 points and the final two first place votes, is picked second. Jamestown was third in the balloting with 78.

GPAC Women’s Preseason Basketball Poll

Concordia totaled 121 points in the preseason coaches’ poll and is picked to win the 2019-20 Great Plains Athletic Conference (GPAC) Women’s Basketball Championship. The Bulldogs tallied all eleven (11) possible first place votes while Dordt was picked second with 107 points and the final first place vote. Dakota Wesleyan was tabbed third with 105 points in the balloting

In world and national news..

WASHINGTON (AP) — The shifting White House explanations for President Donald Trump’s decision to withhold military aid from Ukraine are drawing alarm from Republicans.

Republican Rep. Francis Rooney of Florida tells reporters that he and others are concerned about remarks from the acting White House chief of staff, Mick Mulvaney. At a Thursday news conference, Mulvaney essentially acknowledged a quid pro quo with Ukraine that Trump has long denied.

The comments undermined the White House defense in the impeachment probe.

House GOP leader Kevin McCarthy says Mulvaney clarified later that there was no quid pro quo. But Rooney says Mulvaney’s comments cannot simply undone by a follow-up statement.

In remarks at the White House, Trump stood by Mulvaney.

 

ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — President Donald Trump says Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is offering assurances that the cease-fire he agreed to has not already broken down.

Trump says on Twitter on Friday that Erdogan told him that “there was minor sniper and mortar fire that was quickly eliminated” and that he “very much wants the cease-fire, or pause, to work.”

An Associated Press journalist and activists in the region witnessed Turkish shelling and other activity in and around Ras al-Ayn on Friday morning.

Trump also says he has “just been notified that some European Nations are now willing, for the first time, to take the (Islamic State group) Fighters that came from their nations” as he has demanded.

The White House did not immediately respond to questions about which countries he’d heard from and exactly what they had agreed to.

 

LONDON (AP) — Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar has applied more pressure to British lawmakers to pass Boris Johnson’s new Brexit deal, saying there is no guarantee European Union leaders would grant a further extension to the Oct. 31 deadline for Britain to leave the bloc.

Speaking after an EU summit in Brussels, Varadkar said that if the U.K. were to ask for more time, which could happen if British lawmakers reject Johnson’s deal on Saturday, then European Council President Donald Tusk would put the request to all 27 EU leaders.

Varadkar says, “bear in mind that request would have to be agreed unanimously by all 27 leaders, so I don’t think MPs voting tomorrow should make the assumption there would be unanimity for an extension.”

 

CULIACAN, Mexico (AP) — Mexican officials say eight people were killed in gunbattles in the Sinaloa state capital of Culiacan in what is being described as a failed operation to detain the son of convicted Sinaloa cartel boss Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán.

Federal security officials said in a news conference Friday that those killed include one civilian, one member of the National Guard, one prisoner and five attackers.

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — The world’s first female spacewalking team is making history high above Earth.

NASA astronauts Christina Koch and Jessica Meir exited the International Space Station on Friday, the first time in a half-century of spacewalking that a woman floated out without a male crewmate. Their job is to fix a broken part of the station’s solar power network.

America’s first female spacewalker from 35 years ago, Kathy Sullivan, is delighted. She says it’s good to finally have enough women in the astronaut corps and trained for spacewalking for this to happen.

NASA originally wanted to conduct an all-female spacewalk last spring, but did not have enough medium-size suits ready to go.