High Wind Warning Issued for Parts of Minnesota and North Dakota Through Friday Morning
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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 several counties in Minnesota and North Dakota, with gusts up to 60 mph and blowing snow expected.
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- Record type
- High Wind Warning
- Affected area
- Minnesota and North Dakota
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Grand Forks
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 Minnesota and North Dakota.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Grand Forks, ND, has issued a High Wind Warning for portions of west-central Minnesota and southeast North Dakota. The warning was issued at 8:05 PM CDT on Thursday and remains in effect until Friday morning.
Affected Areas
The following counties are included in the warning area:
- Minnesota: Clay, Wilkin, West Otter Tail, East Otter Tail, and Grant.
- North Dakota: Steele, Cass, and Richland.
Expected Conditions
Weather officials expect sustained northwest winds between 35 and 45 mph, with gusts reaching up to 60 mph. In addition to the wind, blowing snow may cause scattered whiteout conditions, particularly in open country.
Impacts include potentially difficult travel conditions, especially for high-profile vehicles. Residents should also be prepared for the possibility of scattered power outages throughout the affected region.
What You Should Do
The National Weather Service advises residents to remain in the lower levels of their homes during the windstorm and to stay away from windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs that may be downed by the gusts. If you must travel, use extreme caution while driving.
Timeline
The High Wind Warning is effective immediately and is scheduled to expire at 7:00 AM CDT on Friday, March 13.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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