{"id":194555,"date":"2020-03-19T07:04:18","date_gmt":"2020-03-19T12:04:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/?p=194555"},"modified":"2020-03-19T15:35:03","modified_gmt":"2020-03-19T20:35:03","slug":"wayne-byers-show-morning-mar-19-6","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/?p=194555","title":{"rendered":"Wayne Byers Show – Morning – Mar 19"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"CSi Weather…<\/p>\n

\u2026WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 10 PM CDT
\nTHIS EVENING\u2026<\/p>\n

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* WHAT\u2026North winds of 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph
\nexpected.<\/p>\n

* WHERE\u2026Stutsman, Logan, La Moure, McIntosh and Dickey
\nCounties.<\/p>\n

* WHEN\u2026From 1 PM this afternoon to 10 PM CDT this evening.<\/p>\n

* IMPACTS\u2026Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects.<\/p>\n

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS\u2026Patchy blowing and drifting snow is
\npossible, mainly along west-to-east oriented roads.<\/p>\n

PRECAUTIONARY\/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS\u2026<\/p>\n

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
\nprofile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Forecast…<\/p>\n

.REST OF TODAY…Mostly sunny in the afternoon.<\/p>\n

Windy, colder. Highs 15 to 20.\u00a0 Temperature falling through the afternoon.<\/p>\n

North winds 20 to 30 mph. Gusts up to 45 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation 60 percent in the Jamestown area 50 percent in the Valley City area.<\/p>\n

.TONIGHT…Mostly clear. Windy. Lows zero to 5 above. North winds<\/p>\n

20 to 30 mph becoming northwest around 15 mph after midnight.<\/p>\n

.FRIDAY…Sunny. Highs 15 to 20. North winds 5 to 15 mph.<\/p>\n

.FRIDAY NIGHT…Increasing clouds. Lows zero to 5 above.<\/p>\n

Southeast winds around 5 mph.<\/p>\n

.SATURDAY…Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid 20s. Southeast winds<\/p>\n

5 to 15 mph.<\/p>\n

.SATURDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy. Lows 15 to 20.<\/p>\n

.SUNDAY…Mostly cloudy. Highs in the upper 30s.<\/p>\n

.SUNDAY NIGHT…Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 20s.<\/p>\n

.MONDAY…Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 30s.<\/p>\n

.MONDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 20s.<\/p>\n

.TUESDAY…Cloudy. A 20 percent chance of rain in the afternoon.<\/p>\n

Highs around 40.<\/p>\n

.TUESDAY NIGHT…Cloudy. Slight chance of rain and snow in the<\/p>\n

evening, then chance of snow after midnight. Lows in the mid 20s.<\/p>\n

Chance of precipitation 30 percent.<\/p>\n

.WEDNESDAY…Mostly cloudy. Chance of snow in the morning, then<\/p>\n

chance of snow possibly mixed with rain in the afternoon. Highs<\/p>\n

in the mid 30s. Chance of precipitation 40 percent.<\/p>\n

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All wintry precipitation is expected to end by early this afternoon.<\/p>\n
The strongest winds are expected during the afternoon from the James River Valley into far south central North Dakota, where \u00a0wind gusts will be to 45 mph. A Wind Advisory has been issued for these areas this afternoon and early evening. Patchy blowing snow<\/a> is also possible through this evening, especially where the greatest snowfall occurred last night.<\/p>\n
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Temperatures will be quite chilly for this time of year, with highs<\/p>\n
today struggling to make it above 20. High pressure begins to settle<\/p>\n
over the region tonight. Expect low temperatures below zero across<\/p>\n
much of northern North Dakota, with overnight wind chills as cold as<\/p>\n
20 below near the Turtle Mountains.<\/p>\n
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\"\"Valley City\u00a0 <\/strong>(VCPS) \u2014<\/strong><\/span> Valley City Public Schools has made the decision Wednesday evening to cancel school for the week of March 23rd-March 27th due to the ongoing spread of COVID-19 in the state of North Dakota. Any decisions beyond the week of March 23rd-27th will be made at a later date and shared with our community.<\/p>\n
Superintendent Josh Johnson said, \u201cWe believe that is our responsibility as school and community leaders to make decisions that are in the best interest for our students, staff, and community. During these unprecedented times in our country, we cannot wait for the decisions of others that may adversely affect our students and citizens in Valley City. Throughout this pandemic, we have been in constant communication with our local health officials and they support this decision 100%. We know that a decision by the Governor of North Dakota is likely to happen on Thursday afternoon or Friday. We have been planning and preparing for this possible event for the past two weeks and we owe it to our stakeholders to inform them as early as possible.\u201d<\/p>\n
Valley City Public Schools will continue with our plans for our \u201cResource Blitz\u201d Thursday, March 19th and specific information regarding this has been shared to your emails and is located on our social media pages. If you have any questions regarding this event, or this important decision, or any other related services we are providing in our District with regard to the COVID-19 District Plan, please contact us at the district office 701.845.0483.<\/p>\n
Thank you for your continued support and understanding how much we care about the safety of our students, staff, and community.<\/p>\n
Mr. Josh Johnson<\/p>\n
Valley City\u00a0 (VCPS)\u00a0\u00a0 Valley City Public Schools announces that there will be a \u201cResource Blitz,\u201d on essential items and personal belongings \u201cPick-up\u201d plan for students in the Valley City Public School District.<\/p>\n
Superintendent Josh Johnson says on Thursday, March 19<\/strong> parents and students of VCPS will have the opportunity to stop at schools to pick up personal belongings and necessary supplies to continue their educational opportunities at home, in the event that school closures continue past March 20th.<\/p>\n
In order to help alleviate large crowds,the following times\u00a0 have been announced and divided up families by last name.<\/p>\n
Please utilize your assigned time slot. Also, we are envisioning a very quick collection while at school. No loitering will be encouraged.<\/p>\n
For those of you that need transportation services to the school. Please contact Dietrich Busing on Wednesday, March 18 at 845-1590 to schedule your pick-up.<\/p>\n
Times and Last Names that start with:
\n9:00 \u2013 11:00 \u2013 Last Names that begin with A \u2013 I
\n11:00 \u2013 1:00 \u2013 Last Names that begin with J \u2013 R
\n1:00 \u2013 3:00 \u2013 Last Names that begin with S \u2013 Z<\/p>\n
If you are unable to make these times work, please contact your
\nbuilding administrator to make arrangements.<\/p>\n
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Update\u2026<\/p>\n
\"\"Bismarck\u00a0 (State Health Dept., Mar 18, 2020) \u2013 The North Dakota Department of Health (NDDoH) Wednesday confirmed two new cases of COVID-19 both are confirmed cases of community spread of the disease in North Dakota, in Morton County.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n
The additional confirmations bring the total to 7 confirmed cases in North Dakota, of 362 individuals tested, as of Wednesday.<\/strong><\/p>\n
Community spread means the spread of an illness for which the source of infection is unknown. In the Morton County the patients are female, one in her 30\u2019s the other in the 10-19 years old range. \u00a0\u00a0They are not hospitalized and are self-isolating at home.\u00a0\u00a0Neither had a history of traveling, and contracted the virus inside of North Dakota.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n
The\u00a0NDDoH\u00a0is working to identify other individuals who may have come into close contact with the patients while they were symptomatic. These individuals will be contacted directly by the\u00a0NDDoH. These individuals will be monitored by public health for fever and respiratory symptoms.<\/p>\n
Burgum said, \u201cThese are first confirmed cases of community transmission in North Dakota, and it reinforces the importance for all North Dakotans to practice social distancing and stay home when you\u2019re sick, even if it\u2019s minor.\u201d<\/p>\n
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One of the Ward County men confirmed to have COVID-19, the disease caused by coronavirus, is on the Minot Air Force Base, military officials said Wednesday, March 18.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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The man, who is in his 60s, is not a member of the military and was confirmed to have coronavirus on Tuesday, according to a base spokesperson. The case was first announced by state officials, who said the man had a history of travel to an area with a high concentration of cases.<\/p>\n
With evidence of community spread now in North Dakota, Burgum strongly recommended that movie theaters, gyms and similar types of businesses where the public congregates consider closing, and that restaurants and bars consider closing or switching to food takeout or delivery options only. Burgum said the potential for mandatory closures will be evaluated on a day-by-day basis, with a focus on whether people are exercising personal responsibility and practicing social distancing.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\u201cIf you are sick, you need to stay home. If you are being tested for COVID-19 or a family member is, you need to stay home until your test results are in,\u201d said\u00a0Mylynn\u00a0Tufte, North Dakota State Health Officer. \u201cSelf-isolating, washing your hands and keeping six feet away from other individuals is the best way to prevent the spread of COVID-19.\u201d<\/p>\n
Burgum, Tufte and state health officials strongly recommend that North Dakotans follow the\u00a0guidelines<\/a>\u00a0released by the White House on Monday to slow the spread of coronavirus, including:<\/p>\n