High Wind Warning Minnesota, North Dakota | Effective 03/12/2026 18:05

Headline: 
High Wind Warning issued March 12 at 8:05PM CDT until March 13 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND
Event: 
High Wind Warning
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
March 12, 2026 - 6:05pm
Expires: 
March 13, 2026 - 2:15am
Description: 
* WHAT...Northwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...In Minnesota, Clay, East Otter Tail, Grant, West Otter Tail, and Wilkin Counties. In North Dakota, Cass, Richland, and Steele Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Scattered power outages are may occur. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blowing snow may cause scattered whiteout conditions, especially in open country.
Instruction: 
Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive.
Area Description: 
Clay; Wilkin; West Otter Tail; East Otter Tail; Grant; Steele; Cass; Richland
Forcast Office: 
NWS Grand Forks ND
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov