Headline:
Wind Advisory issued May 15 at 2:26PM CDT until May 15 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND
Event:
Wind Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 15, 2026 - 12:26pm
Expires:
May 15, 2026 - 7:00pm
Description:
* 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 50 mph.
* WHERE...Portions of northwest Minnesota and northeast North Dakota.
* WHEN...Until 9 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 in open country.
If you encounter heavy blowing dust or dirt on the roadway, be
prepared for sudden drop in visibility, possibly to near zero. If
you find yourself unable to drive out near zero visibility, pull off
the road as far as possible and put your vehicle in park until
visibility improves. 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:
West Polk; Kittson; Roseau; West Marshall; East Marshall; Pennington; Red Lake; Towner; Cavalier; Pembina; Ramsey; Eastern Walsh County; Nelson; Grand Forks; Western Walsh County
Forcast Office:
NWS Grand Forks ND
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov