High Wind Warning Issued for Parts of Minnesota and South Dakota
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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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A High Wind Warning is in effect for several counties in Minnesota and South Dakota starting Thursday evening, with wind gusts reaching up to 60 mph.
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- Record type
- High Wind Warning
- Affected area
- Minnesota and South Dakota
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Aberdeen SD
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 South Dakota.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Aberdeen, SD, has issued a High Wind Warning for portions of Minnesota and South Dakota. The alert was issued on March 11 and covers a specific window of hazardous wind conditions expected later in the week.
Affected Areas
The following geographic regions are included in the warning area:
- Minnesota: Big Stone and Traverse Counties.
- South Dakota: Clark, Codington, Day, Deuel, Grant, Hamlin, Marshall, and Roberts Counties.
What You Should Do
Residents in the warning area are urged to take the following precautions:
- Secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind.
- Exercise caution while traveling, as high winds can make driving difficult, particularly for high-profile vehicles.
- Be prepared for potential power outages and property damage caused by moving debris.
Expected Conditions
According to the National Weather Service, the following conditions are forecast:
- Wind Speed: Northwest winds between 25 to 35 mph.
- Wind Gusts: Peak gusts are expected to reach up to 60 mph.
- Hazards: High winds may move loose debris, damage property, and cause power outages.
Timeline
The High Wind Warning is scheduled to be in effect during the following window:
- Onset: 7:00 PM CDT on Thursday, March 12.
- Expiration: 7:00 AM CDT on Friday, March 13.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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