High Wind Warning Issued for Central North Dakota and James River Valley
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NOAA issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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The National Weather Service has issued a High Wind Warning for central North Dakota, with gusts up to 70 mph expected to create hazardous travel and potential property damage.
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- Record type
- High Wind Warning
- Affected area
- Central North Dakota
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Bismarck
Wind notices are issued against local thresholds and a defined time window. Confirm both in the original notice before making a current-condition decision.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Central North Dakota.
Alert Details
A High Wind Warning (NWS Alert Type: HWW) has been issued by the National Weather Service in Bismarck, ND. The alert is in effect from Thursday afternoon through early Friday morning.
Affected Areas
The warning covers parts of central North Dakota, including the James River Valley. Specifically, the following counties are affected:
- McHenry
- Sheridan
- Wells
- Foster
- Kidder
- Stutsman
- Logan
- La Moure
- McIntosh
- Dickey
What You Should Do
Residents in the affected areas should secure outdoor items that could be blown around by strong winds. Use extreme caution when traveling, especially those operating high-profile vehicles which may find travel difficult. Be prepared for significantly reduced visibility if winds combine with falling snow.
Expected Conditions
- Wind Speed: Sustained northwest winds around 40 mph.
- Wind Gusts: Potential for gusts up to 70 mph.
- Impacts: Possible damage to roofs, signs, and small outbuildings.
- Visibility: Significant reductions in visibility are possible in areas where strong winds coincide with falling snow.
Timeline
The High Wind Warning is effective starting at 1:00 PM CDT on Thursday, March 12, 2026. The warning is scheduled to remain in effect until 4:00 AM CDT on Friday, March 13, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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