High Wind Warning Issued for South Cass and Crow Wing Counties Through Friday Morning

Source: NOAA · Central Minnesota

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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 South Cass and Crow Wing counties, with 60 mph gusts and blowing snow expected to create hazardous conditions.

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Record type
High Wind Warning
Affected area
Central Minnesota
Issued
April 6, 2026
Issuing authority
NWS Duluth MN

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 Minnesota.

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Duluth has issued a High Wind Warning for portions of central Minnesota. This alert (NWS code: HWW) indicates that severe wind conditions are expected to impact the region, posing a threat to property and travel safety.

Affected Areas

The warning covers the following geographic regions:

  • South Cass County
  • Crow Wing County

What You Should Do

Residents in the affected areas are advised to remain in the lower levels of their homes during the windstorm and stay away from windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs that may be downed by the wind. If you must drive, use extreme caution, as travel will be difficult, especially for high-profile vehicles.

Expected Conditions

  • Wind Speed: Northwest winds of 20 to 30 mph with gusts reaching up to 60 mph.
  • Visibility: Blowing snow will accompany the high winds, dropping visibilities to less than one-half of a mile.
  • Impacts: Damaging winds are expected to blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are anticipated across the warning area.

Timeline

The High Wind Warning is effective starting at midnight tonight and is scheduled to remain in place until 7:00 AM CDT Friday, March 13.

Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗

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The National Weather Service has issued a High Wind Warning for South Cass and Crow Wing counties, with 60 mph gusts and blowing snow expected to create hazardous conditions.
Which agency issued this alert?
This alert was issued by NOAA. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
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This alert is classified as "high" severity. Take precautions and monitor for updates.
What area is affected?
This alert affects Central Minnesota. Check with NOAA for the most current geographic scope.
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