Headline:
High Wind Watch issued March 11 at 12:47PM CDT until March 13 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
Event:
High Wind Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
March 11, 2026 - 10:47am
Expires:
March 11, 2026 - 11:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph
possible.
* WHERE...Portions of central, south central, southwest, and west
central Minnesota.
* WHEN...From Thursday evening through Friday morning.
* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines.
Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult,
especially for high profile vehicles.
Instruction:
Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.
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