High Wind Warning Issued for Wadena County, 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 Wadena County, with wind gusts up to 60 mph expected to cause power outages and hazardous travel conditions.
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- Record type
- High Wind Warning
- Affected area
- Wadena County, Minnesota
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Grand Forks ND
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 Wadena County, Minnesota.
Alert Details
A High Wind Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service in Grand Forks, ND. This alert indicates that damaging winds are likely within the specified timeframe.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers Wadena County in Minnesota.
What You Should Do
Residents are advised to remain in the lower levels of their homes during the windstorm and stay away from windows. Be vigilant for falling debris and tree limbs. If you must drive, use extreme caution, particularly if operating a high-profile vehicle.
Expected Conditions
West winds are forecast to reach speeds of 20 to 30 mph, with powerful gusts of up to 60 mph. These conditions are expected to blow down trees and power lines, leading to widespread power outages. Travel will be difficult due to the intensity of the wind.
Timeline
The High Wind Warning is effective from 7:00 PM this evening, March 12, until 7:00 AM CDT Friday, March 13.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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