Headline:
High Wind Warning issued May 14 at 2:42PM CDT until May 15 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Bismarck ND
Event:
High Wind Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 14, 2026 - 12:42pm
Expires:
May 14, 2026 - 8:45pm
Description:
* WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Warning, widespread blowing dust with
visibility down to a quarter mile. For the High Wind Warning, west
winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph.
* WHERE...Portions of north central and northwest 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. Tree branches may be
broken and lead to power outages. Travel will be difficult,
especially for high profile vehicles.
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'.
Secure things that could be blown around. Be careful when traveling.
Area Description:
Divide; Burke; Renville; Bottineau; Williams; Mountrail; McKenzie; Northwest Ward; Central and Southern Ward/Minot Area
Forcast Office:
NWS Bismarck ND
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov