Headline:
High Wind Warning issued May 15 at 5:46PM CDT until May 15 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND
Event:
High Wind Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 15, 2026 - 3:46pm
Expires:
May 15, 2026 - 7:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 30 to 40 mph with
localized and sporadic gusts up to 60 mph under rain showers.
* WHERE...Benson County.
* WHEN...Until 9 PM CDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages
may result. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile
vehicles.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Very gusty winds under rain showers may
create locally heavy blowing dust or dirt, creating near zero
visibility.
Instruction:
Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must
drive.
Be ready for a sudden drop in visibility to near zero in open
country from localized blowing dust or dirt.
Area Description:
Benson
Forcast Office:
NWS Grand Forks ND
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov