High Wind Warning for Minot Area and Western North Dakota
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A High Wind Warning is in effect for much of western into parts of north central North Dakota from noon CDT today to midnight CDT tonight.
The weather record, at a glance
- Record type
- High Wind Warning
- Affected area
- Western and North Central North Dakota
- Issued
- September 14, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Bismarck ND
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Alert Details
High Wind Warning issued by NWS Bismarck ND effective from 4:40 AM CDT September 14, 2026, with onset at noon CDT September 14 and ending at midnight CDT September 15.
Affected Areas
Divide; Burke; Renville; Williams; Mountrail; McKenzie; Dunn; Mercer; Golden Valley; Billings; Stark; Slope; Hettinger; Bowman; Adams; Northwest Ward; Central and Southern Ward/Minot Area; Western McLean.
What You Should Do
Secure objects that could be blown around. Be careful when traveling.
Expected Conditions
West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. The high winds may damage roofs, small outbuildings and signs. Tree branches may be broken. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
Timeline
From noon CDT /11 AM MDT/ today to midnight CDT /11 PM MDT/ tonight.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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