Headline:
Blowing Dust Warning issued May 14 at 5:53PM CDT until May 14 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Bismarck ND
Event:
Blowing Dust Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 14, 2026 - 3:53pm
Expires:
May 15, 2026 - 12:00am
Description:
* WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Warning, widespread blowing dust with
visibility as low as a quarter mile. For the High Wind Warning,
west winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph.
* WHERE...Much of northwest and north central North Dakota.
* WHEN...For the Blowing Dust Warning, until 9 PM CDT /8 PM MDT/ this
evening. For the High Wind Warning, until 7 PM CDT /6 PM MDT/
Friday.
* IMPACTS...Severely limited visibilities are expected. Travel will
be dangerous and possibly life-threatening. The high winds may
damage roofs, small outbuildings and signs. Travel will be
difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
Instruction:
Persons with respiratory problems should make preparations to stay
indoors until the winds subside. Be ready for a sudden drop in
visibility to near zero at times. Secure items that could be blown
around. Use extreme caution when traveling.
Area Description:
Divide; Burke; Renville; Bottineau; Rolette; Williams; Mountrail; McHenry; Pierce; McKenzie; Northwest Ward; Central and Southern Ward/Minot Area
Forcast Office:
NWS Bismarck ND
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov