North Dakota High Wind Watch | Effective 05/12/2026 23:39

Headline: 
High Wind Watch issued May 13 at 1:39AM CDT until May 15 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Bismarck ND
Event: 
High Wind Watch
Urgency: 
Future
Effective: 
May 12, 2026 - 11:39pm
Expires: 
May 13, 2026 - 1:00pm
Description: 
* WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible. * WHERE...Much of northwest North Dakota. * WHEN...From Thursday morning through Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...There could be some damage to roofs, small outbuildings, and signs. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
Instruction: 
Secure objects that could be blown around. Be careful when traveling.
Area Description: 
Divide; Burke; Renville; Williams; Mountrail; McKenzie; Northwest Ward; Central and Southern Ward/Minot Area
Forcast Office: 
NWS Bismarck ND
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov