High Wind Warning Issued for Central North Dakota with Gusts Up to 70 MPH Possible
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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, effective Thursday afternoon through early Friday morning, with gusts up to 70 mph expected.
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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
The National Weather Service in Bismarck, ND, has issued a High Wind Warning for central North Dakota. This alert is classified as a severe event with a high likelihood of occurrence, indicating that hazardous wind conditions are expected to impact the region.
Affected Areas
The warning covers a significant portion of central North Dakota. Specific counties under the warning include:
- Burke
- Renville
- Mountrail
- Ward
- Mercer
- Oliver
- McLean
- Morton
- Burleigh
- Grant
- Sioux
- Emmons
What You Should Do
Residents in the warning area are advised to take the following precautions:
- Secure outdoor items that could be blown around or damaged by high winds.
- Use extreme caution when traveling, especially if operating high-profile vehicles which are more susceptible to strong crosswinds.
- Prepare for potential property damage and monitor local weather updates.
Expected Conditions
Forecasters expect northwest winds to maintain speeds of around 40 mph, with peak gusts reaching up to 70 mph. These conditions may cause damage to roofs, signs, and small outbuildings. Additionally, the National Weather Service warns that visibility could be significantly reduced in areas where strong winds coincide with falling snow.
Timeline
The High Wind Warning is scheduled to take effect at 1:00 PM CDT (noon MDT) on Thursday, March 12. The alert is expected to remain in place until 1:00 AM CDT (midnight MDT) on Friday, March 13.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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