Headline:
Wind Advisory issued May 14 at 2:00PM CDT until May 15 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Bismarck ND
Event:
Wind Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 14, 2026 - 12:00pm
Expires:
May 14, 2026 - 8:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Warning, widespread blowing dust with
visibility down to a quarter mile. For the Wind Advisory, west
winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.
* WHERE...Mercer and Western McLean Counties.
* WHEN...For the Blowing Dust Warning, until 9 PM CDT /8 PM MDT/ this
evening. For the Wind Advisory, until 9 PM CDT /8 PM MDT/ Friday.
* IMPACTS...Severely limited visibilities are expected. Travel will
be dangerous and possibly life-threatening. Objects left unsecured
outside will be blown around.
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 at times. Winds this strong can make driving
difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
Area Description:
Mercer; Western McLean
Forcast Office:
NWS Bismarck ND
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov