Headline:
High Wind Warning issued March 13 at 12:10AM CDT until March 13 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
Event:
High Wind Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 12, 2026 - 10:10pm
Expires:
March 13, 2026 - 5:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Northwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph.
* WHERE...Portions of central, south central, southwest, and west
central Minnesota.
* WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT this morning.
* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
Widespread power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult,
especially for high profile vehicles.
Instruction:
People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around
or damaged by the wind.
Area Description:
Douglas; Todd; Stevens; Pope; Stearns; Lac Qui Parle; Swift; Chippewa; Kandiyohi; Meeker; Yellow Medicine; Renville; McLeod; Sibley; Redwood; Brown; Nicollet; Watonwan; Blue Earth; Waseca; Martin; Faribault; Freeborn
Forcast Office:
NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov