Headline:
Wind Advisory issued May 14 at 2:57PM CDT until May 15 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND
Event:
Wind Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 14, 2026 - 12:57pm
Expires:
May 14, 2026 - 9:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Warning, widespread blowing dust. For
the Wind Advisory, southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to
50 mph.
* WHERE...Norman, West Polk, and Clay Counties.
* WHEN...For the Blowing Dust Warning, until 7 PM CDT this evening.
For the first Wind Advisory until 9 PM CDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...Severely limited visibilities are expected. Travel will
be dangerous and possibly life-threatening. 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:
West Polk; Norman; Clay
Forcast Office:
NWS Grand Forks ND
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov