High Wind Warning Issued for Twin Cities Metro and Central Minnesota Through Friday Morning
This alert is no longer in effect.
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 and southern Minnesota, including the Twin Cities, with gusts up to 60 mph expected to cause potential power outages.
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- Record type
- High Wind Warning
- Affected area
- Central and Southern Minnesota
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Twin Cities
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 and Southern Minnesota.
Alert Details
A High Wind Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service in Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN. This alert is currently in effect and remains active until 10:00 AM CDT on Friday, March 13, 2026.
Affected Areas
The warning impacts the following counties in Minnesota:
- Morrison
- Benton
- Sherburne
- Wright
- Hennepin
- Anoka
- Ramsey
- Washington
- Carver
- Scott
- Dakota
- Le Sueur
- Rice
- Goodhue
- Steele
What You Should Do
Residents in the warning area are urged to take the following actions:
- Secure loose outdoor objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind.
- Exercise caution while traveling, particularly if operating high-profile vehicles, as the wind will make driving difficult.
- Prepare for the possibility of power outages due to downed lines.
Expected Conditions
- Wind Speed: Sustained northwest winds of 25 to 35 mph are expected.
- Wind Gusts: Peak gusts may reach up to 60 mph.
- Hazardous Impacts: Damaging winds are capable of blowing down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible across the affected region.
Timeline
The High Wind Warning is effective immediately and is expected to conclude at 10:00 AM CDT on Friday, March 13, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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