Headline:
Wind Advisory issued May 14 at 5:53PM CDT until May 15 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Bismarck ND
Event:
Wind Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 14, 2026 - 3:53pm
Expires:
May 15, 2026 - 12:00am
Description:
* WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Warning, widespread blowing dust with
visibility as low as a quarter mile. For the Wind Advisory, west
winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.
* WHERE...McLean, Mercer, Sheridan, and Wells 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. Items left unsecured
outside will be blown around.
Instruction:
Persons with respiratory problems should make preparations to stay
indoors until the winds subside. 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.
Area Description:
Mercer; Sheridan; Wells; Western McLean; Eastern McLean
Forcast Office:
NWS Bismarck ND
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov