High Wind Warning Issued for Wadena County 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 Wadena County, with gusts up to 60 mph and blowing snow expected through Friday morning.
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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. The alert is currently in effect as severe wind conditions are expected to impact the region.
Affected Areas
This warning specifically covers Wadena County. Residents in this geographic area should prepare for hazardous conditions throughout the duration of the alert.
What You Should Do
Safety officials recommend that residents remain in the lower levels of their homes during the windstorm and avoid standing near 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
Northwest winds are forecast to reach speeds of 20 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 60 mph. In addition to the wind, blowing snow may cause scattered whiteout conditions, particularly in open country areas. These conditions may lead to scattered power outages across the affected region.
Timeline
The High Wind Warning is effective immediately and is scheduled to remain in place until 7:00 AM CDT on Friday, March 13, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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