Headline:
Wind Advisory issued May 14 at 4:56PM CDT until May 14 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND
Event:
Wind Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 14, 2026 - 2:56pm
Expires:
May 14, 2026 - 8:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between
one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust. For the Wind Advisory,
southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
* WHERE...In Minnesota, East Otter Tail, Grant, West Otter Tail, and
Wilkin Counties. In North Dakota, Richland County.
* WHEN...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, until 7 PM CDT this evening.
For the Wind Advisory, until 10 PM CDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility.
Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could
be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Instruction:
Persons with respiratory problems should make preparations to stay
indoors until the storm passes. Be ready for a sudden drop in
visibility to near zero. If you encounter blowing dust or blowing
sand on the roadway or see it approaching, pull off the road as far
as possible and put your vehicle in park. Turn the lights all the
way off and keep foot off the brake pedal. Remember, 'Pull Aside,
Stay Alive'.
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
Area Description:
Wilkin; West Otter Tail; East Otter Tail; Grant; Richland
Forcast Office:
NWS Grand Forks ND
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov