Headline:
High Wind Warning issued May 14 at 7:44PM CDT until May 15 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Bismarck ND
Event:
High Wind Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 14, 2026 - 5:44pm
Expires:
May 15, 2026 - 1:45am
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. 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 prepared for sudden drops 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