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Lava fountaining episode 47 of the ongoing Halemaumau Crater eruption began this afternoon at 3:27pm HST. Web cams, satellite imagery, and radar data indicate that occasional small bursts of volcanic ash are emanating from Halemaumau Crater up to about 15,000 feet as of 4:30pm HST. Low level trade winds will likely push ash toward the southwest or west, and any ash fallout will likely occur over the Kau and South Kona Districts. Of note,

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Minnesota and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN...Until 9 PM CDT Friday * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

* WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust. For the Wind Advisory, west winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of northwest Minnesota and northeast and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, until midnight tonight. For the Wind Advisory, until 9 PM CDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could

Winds have dropped below advisory criteria, therefore the advisory will be allowed to expire on time at 10 PM CDT.

* WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust. For the Wind Advisory, west winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of northwest Minnesota and northeast and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, until midnight tonight. For the Wind Advisory, until 9 PM CDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could

* WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility as low as one mile in blowing dust. For the Wind Advisory, west winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...McLean, Sheridan, and Wells Counties. * WHEN...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, until midnight CDT tonight. For the Wind Advisory, until 9 PM CDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility. Items left unsecured outside will be blown around. Persons with respiratory problems should make preparations to stay

* WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility as low as one mile in blowing dust. For the Wind Advisory, west winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...McKenzie County. * WHEN...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, until midnight CDT /11 PM MDT/ tonight. For the Wind Advisory, until 7 PM CDT /6 PM MDT/ Friday. * IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility. Items left unsecured outside will be blown around. Persons with respiratory problems should make preparations to stay

* WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility as low as one mile in blowing dust. For the Wind Advisory, west winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Foster County. * WHEN...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, until midnight CDT tonight. For the Wind Advisory, until 9 PM CDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility. Items left unsecured outside will be blown around. Persons with respiratory problems should make preparations to stay

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Much of southwest North Dakota. * WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT /6 PM MDT/ Friday. * IMPACTS...Objects left unsecured outside will be blown around. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

* WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility as low as one mile in blowing dust. For the High Wind Warning, west winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. * WHERE...Much of northwest and north central North Dakota. * WHEN...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, until midnight CDT tonight. For the High Wind Warning, until 7 PM CDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility. The high winds may damage roofs, small outbuildings, and signs.